SEWING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL ®
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after use and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug the machine before changing the light bulb. Replace the bulb with the same type (rated 12 V, 5 W).
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If your embroidery machine is fitted with a 3-pin non-rewireable BS plug, please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, the plug should be cut off and the cable should be fitted with an appropriate three-pin plug. With alternative plugs, an approved fuse must be installed in the plug.
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE PC-6500 COMPUTERIZED SEWING MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced, computerized home-use sewing machine available. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated into it, we suggest that you study this manual. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation: 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the pulley, thread take-up, needle, or other moving parts. 2.
CHAPTER 1 , or ...............................53 Sewing with , or ...............................53 ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) BLIND HEM STITCHING .....................................54 Adjusting the needle position.........................55 BUTTONHOLE STITCHING ................................56 Sewing order of buttonholes ..........................58 Sewing stretch fabrics....................................
......................................76 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE ................................................122 CLEANING.........................................................122 Cleaning the screen.....................................122 Cleaning the machine surface .....................122 Cleaning the shuttle .....................................122 CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB..........................124 ERROR MESSAGES ................................................125 Warning messages ............
CHAPTER 1 PRINCIPAL PARTS 2 1 20 SETTING UP 19 CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING 3 4 18 UTILITY STITCHES 17 5 16 7 14 6 13 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 8 15 EMBROIDERING 12 MAINTENANCE 11 10 Feed dog position switch Bobbin cover Feed dogs Presser foot Needle threader Buttonhole lever Thread cutter Needle threader lever LCD (liquid crystal display) Thread guide for bobbin winding Spool cap SEWING CHART 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ERROR MESSAGES 1 Handle 2 Bobb
CONTENTS FLAT-BED ATTACHMENT Removing the flat-bed attachment SETTING UP With the flat-bed attachment removed, sewing tubular pieces, such as sleeves and pant legs, or hard-to-reach areas of the garment is easier. To remove the flat-bed attachment, pull it straight out to the left of the sewing machine. 1 Flat-bed attachment 1 SEWING I I II 1 II Each presser foot is marked with a letter. 1 Presser foot code III Compartment accessories The location of each accessory is shown in figure III.
1 2 5 7 8 A D E G I J a b L M c M Stabilizer material XA5904-051 Scissors 184783-001 Chalk pen 184944-001 Cleaning brush XA4527-001 Eyelet punch 135793-001 Screwdriver (large) X55467-051 Screwdriver (small) X55468-051 Spool cap (small) 130013-003 Spool cap (large) 130012-003 Extra spool pinb XA3336-051 Spool felt X57045-001 Disc-shaped screwdriver XA2005-051 Spool netd 127610-000 Embroidery set (large) SA423 Screw (for securing adapter) XA4813-051 Foot controller
1 CONTENTS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES No. Part Name 2 SA327 No. 28 Christmas SA328 No. 29 Lace SA329 No. 30 Wildlife animals SA330 No. 31 Large flower II SA331 No. 32 Musical instrument SA332 No. 33 Trees SA333 No. 35 Cats & dogs II SA335 No. 36 Fruits & vegetables SA336 No. 37 Appliqué alphabet SA337 No. 38 Angel SA338 No. 39 Doll face SA339 SA340 No. 41 Renaissance SA341 No. 42 Farm SA342 No. 43 Victorian SA343 No. 44 Lace II SA344 No. 45 Chain Stitch SA345 No.
WARNING – When leaving the machine unattended or when it is not being used, turn off the main power switch on the side of the machine, then remove the plug from the wall outlet. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING 2 SEWING 1. Pull out the power supply cord and insert the plug into a wall outlet.
CONTENTS CONTROLS Selection keys 3 4 5 6 SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 9 ERROR MESSAGES 4 MAINTENANCE 3 EMBROIDERING 2 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 1 1 Thread cutter button Press this button to cut both the upper and the bobbin threads automatically. 2 Needle position button Press this button to raise or lower the needle.
CONTENTS LCD screen 2 3 4 1 5 Note When the machine is turned on, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected. 4 5 EMBROIDERING Other basic LCD keys END key Press this key to stop using the current function. CHECK key If an error message appears, press this key to return to the previous screen. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 6 7 UTILITY STITCHES 1 2 3 SEWING CAUTION Be sure to press the key only with your finger.
At times, changes in the ambient temperature may make all or part of the screen light or darker; this is not the sign of a malfunction. If the screen becomes difficult to read, adjust its density. SETTING UP Note The screen may become dark immediately after the power is turned on. This is a feature of the light that illuminates the screen, and is not the sign of a malfunction. The screen will return to its normal level of brightness after approximately 10 minutes.
CONTENTS Adjusting the density with the Operation Guide 1. Press the OPERATION GUIDE key. SETTING UP 2. Press the NEXT key. 3. Press the BRIGHTNESS OF LCD key. SEWING 2 6. After making the adjustment, press the END key. EMBROIDERING 3 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 1 5. Adjust the density of the LCD. To make the LCD lighter, press the white key. To make the LCD darker, press the black key. The density of the LCD changes each time one of these keys is pressed.
CONTENTS DISPLAY LANGUAGE You can easily change the language of all the keys and messages displayed on the LCD. 1. Press the OPERATION GUIDE key. SETTING UP 2. Press the NEXT key. 3. Press the LANGUAGE SELECTION key. SEWING MAINTENANCE CAUTION – This function should not be used as a translation function. – Even when the sewing machine is turned off, the current language setting will be retained.
Changing the presser foot CONTENTS PRESSER FEET / FEED DOGS It may be necessary to change the presser foot depending on the stitch that is selected. SETTING UP 1. Press the needle position button to raise the needle, and then turn off the sewing machine. 1 2. Raise the presser foot lever. SEWING 2 UTILITY STITCHES 3. Press the black button located at the back of the presser foot holder to release the foot. 1 Presser foot holder 1 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 5.
CONTENTS Installing the presser foot adapter & the walking foot The presser foot adapter is used for attaching screw-on presser feet to this machine. 1 Adapter 2 Screw (for securing adapter) 3 Screw (for securing presser foot) 3 2 SETTING UP 1 The walking foot can only be used to sew the straight stitches ( ( ). and SEWING The walking foot is useful for sewing materials that are hard to feed, such as vinyl cloth, synthetic leather, thin leather, etc.
CONTENTS Installing the optional side cutter 1. Press the needle position button to raise the needle, and then turn off the sewing machine. SETTING UP By installing the side cutter, you can cut the fabric while sewing, for example when sewing an overcasting stitch. To use the side cutter, select a pattern that displays on the LCD, and then press so that it appears as . 3 5 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 5 2 5 appears as so that it .
CONTENTS 1 8. Raise the presser foot lever, and then thread the bobbin thread and the upper thread. SETTING UP 7. Make a cut of about 25/32" (2.0 cm) long in the fabric. 1 25/32" (2.0 cm) SEWING 5 3 2 B 3 11. Lower the presser foot lever. 5 MAINTENANCE When sewing straight stitches, the seam margin will be about 13/64" (5.0 mm).
5 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 3. Remove the currently installed presser foot. SETTING UP 1. Press the needle position button to raise the needle, and then turn off the sewing machine. CONTENTS Installing the presser foot holder SEWING 5 CAUTION Be careful not to touch the tip of the needle, otherwise injuries may occur. Note When the embroidery unit is attached to the sewing machine, the feed dogs are automatically lowered.
CONTENTS FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Select the appropriate thread and needle for the fabric that you are using.
CONTENTS NEEDLE Checking the needle SETTING UP Place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the needle is not bent up, down, or to either side. If the needle is bent, it should be thrown away to prevent damage to your project or to the machine. 1 Flat surface (needle plate, glass, ruler, etc.) 1 SEWING Changing the needle UTILITY STITCHES A 75/11 needle is installed in the machine when you purchase it. 1. Press the needle position button to raise the needle. 2.
CONTENTS BOBBIN WINDING / LOWER THREADING Winding the bobbin 2 4, 5 SETTING UP 3 9 SEWING 7, 8 6 UTILITY STITCHES 1 3 1 Note If using fine thread such as cross-wound thread, leave some space between the spool cap (small) and the spool of thread. 1 Cross-wound thread 2 Spool cap (small) 3 Gap MAINTENANCE 3 1 2. Place the spool on the spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the bottom front of the spool.
CONTENTS (a) 1 SETTING UP 4. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the groove in the top of the bobbin (a). Then, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right (b). 1 Spring on the shaft 2 Groove in the bobbin 2 SEWING (b) (a) UTILITY STITCHES 5. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five times (a), pass the thread through the slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull it as shown to cut it (b).
CONTENTS Installing the bobbin 2 SETTING UP 1. Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right, and then remove the bobbin cover. 1 Bobbin cover latch 2 Bobbin cover 1 SEWING 2. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle so that the thread unrolls as shown in the illustration. UTILITY STITCHES 1 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 3. Guide the thread through the groove, then pull the thread toward you to cut off any excess.
CONTENTS UPPER THREADING Threading the upper thread SETTING UP 3 4 7 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 1. Raise the presser foot lever. (If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly.) UTILITY STITCHES 1 5 2 SEWING 6 EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE 2. Press the needle position button to raise the needle. ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART 3. Place the spool on the spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the bottom front of the spool.
CONTENTS Pull the thread firmly into the guide. Note Incorrect threading may cause damage. SETTING UP 4. While holding the spool thread with your right hand, use your left hand to keep the thread taut while passing it through the guides as shown. SEWING 1 Thread take-up lever 4 UTILITY STITCHES 1 1 7. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot, and then pull about 2" (5.0 cm) of the upper thread out toward the rear of the machine. 1 Upper thread 2 2" (5.0 cm) 1 MAINTENANCE 6.
CONTENTS Needle threader 5 1 SETTING UP 1. Use your left index finger to lower the needle threader lever while gently pulling the thread to the left so that it catches on the large hook. 1 Needle threader lever 2 Large hook 3 2 SEWING 5 2 3. Pull the thread through the guides on each side of the needle so that the thread catches on the hook that passes through the eye of the needle. 2 Guides 2 4. While gently holding the thread, raise the needle threader lever.
CONTENTS Pulling up the bobbin thread At some times, for example when making gathers, you may want to pull up the bobbin thread. 1 2. Remove the bobbin cover, and insert the bobbin into the shuttle so that the thread unrolls as shown in the illustration. 5 5. Pull about 2" (5.0 cm) of the bobbin thread out toward the rear of the machine and reattach the bobbin cover. UTILITY STITCHES 4.
CONTENTS FOOT CONTROLLER 1 2 3 Note – When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing. – The foot controller’s maximum sewing speed is set with the sewing speed controller. 3. Release the foot controller to stop sewing. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) CAUTION Do not allow fabric pieces or dust to collect in the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur. UTILITY STITCHES 2.
CHAPTER 2 STITCH SELECTION CONTENTS SEWING Selecting a utility stitch SETTING UP This sewing machine is equipped with 78 built-in utility stitches. 1. Press the SEWING key. 2. Press the PREV or NEXT key until the desired stitch is displayed. SEWING 3. Press the key for the stitch that you wish to use. For details on sewing using the selected utility stitch, refer to page 43.
CONTENTS UTILITY STITCHES 8. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key. SEWING 7. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key. SETTING UP 6. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 11. Follow the instructions, and then press the NEXT key. ERROR MESSAGES 12. To turn on automatic reverse/reinforcement SEWING CHART so that it appears as To turn on automatic thread cutting, press so that it appears as . .
CONTENTS Stitch width and length reference chart Stitch width [mm (inch)] Stitch length [mm (inch)] Stitch width [mm (inch)] Stitch length [mm (inch)] STITCH Auto 0.0–7.0 (0–9/32) 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/128–13/64) Manual Straight (Middle needle position) – – 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/128–13/64) Triple stretch stitch [0.0 (0)] 0.0–7.0 (0–9/32) 2.5 1.5–3.5 (3/32) (15/256–3/32) Stretch stitch 1.0 (3/64) 1.0–3.0 (5/128–1/8) 2.5 1.0–4.0 (3/32) (5/128–5/32) Basting stitch 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.
Stitch width [mm (inch)] Stitch length [mm (inch)] STITCH Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–9/32) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0–4.0 (5/128–5/32) 7.0 (9/32) 2.5–7.0 (3/32–9/32) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1–1.0 (1/160–5/128) 7.0 (9/32) 2.5–7.0 (3/32–9/32) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1–1.0 (1/160–5/128) 7.0 (9/32) 2.5–7.0 (3/32–9/32) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1–1.0 (1/160–5/128) 5.0 1.5–7.0 (13/64) (15/256–9/32) 1.0 0.2–4.0 (5/128) (1/128–5/32) 4.0 (5/32) 0.0–7.0 (0–9/32) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0–4.0 (5/128–5/32) 4.
CONTENTS STITCH WIDTH & LENGTH Adjusting the needle position (stitch width) 1. Select a stitch, and then press the STITCH ADJUST key. SETTING UP SEWING 2. Adjust the needle position (stitch width). To move the needle toward the right (increase the stitch width), press the STITCH WIDTH key (wider). To move the needle toward the left (decrease the stitch width), press the STITCH WIDTH key (narrower). The stitch length setting changes each time one of these keys is pressed. 3.
CONTENTS THREAD TENSION Correct tension 4 Wrong side of fabric Bobbin thread Upper thread Right side of fabric Note Correct tension is important since too much or too little tension weakens the seams or causes the fabric to pucker. UTILITY STITCHES 1 2 3 4 2 SEWING 3 SETTING UP The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross at about the center of the fabric. If the thread tension is incorrectly set, flat attractive stitches will not be sewn or the fabric will pucker.
This sewing machine is equipped with a convenient guide that displays information and instructions on various operations, such as bobbin winding, upper threading, and LCD adjustment, making this machine easy to use. 1 SETTING UP Example: To display the instructions for installing the bobbin CONTENTS OPERATION GUIDE OPERATION GUIDE 1. Press the OPERATION GUIDE key. 1 OPERATION GUIDE key SEWING 2. Press the SETTING BOBBIN key. 1 Press the NEXT key to display more options. UTILITY STITCHES 1 3.
Before sewing, turn on automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching to sew reverse stitches (stitches sewn in the reverse direction when sewing straight stitches) or reinforcement stitches (three stitches sewn on top of each other when sewing stitches other than straight stitches) automatically at both the beginning and the end of the stitching to secure it. 1. Select a stitch. 2 MAINTENANCE 4.
Before sewing, turn on automatic thread cutting to cut the threads automatically at the end of sewing. This function is convenient when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. 1. Select a stitch. 1 SEWING Note – Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching must also be used when automatic thread cutting is turned on. – Pressing so that it changes back to turns off automatic thread cutting. SETTING UP 2. Turn on automatic thread cutting by pressing so that it appears as .
Sewing using the straight stitch (left needle position) 5 1 2 SEWING 6 4 SETTING UP 3 8 7 CAUTION – Be aware of the needle location at all times while sewing, and keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle, balance wheel and thread take-up lever, otherwise injuries may occur. – Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur. – Never use bent needles. They can easily break, which could result in injury.
CONTENTS 3 3 5 5. Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches, and then press the start/stop button. The machine starts sewing at slow speed. Note – To pause sewing in order to turn or adjust the fabric, press the start/stop button. To restart sewing, press the start/stop button again. – If automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is turned on before you start sewing, pressing just the start/stop button automatically sews reverse/reinforcement stitches before sewing.
CONTENTS USEFUL SEWING SKILLS Sewing corners 6 SETTING UP When you reach the corner, leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric. Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing. SEWING For stitches that are shorter than 13/64" (5.0 mm): UTILITY STITCHES Before you begin sewing, baste the corner. After turning the fabric at the corner, continue sewing while pulling the basting thread out toward the back.
CONTENTS 5 SEWING Note For sharp corners, temporarily stop sewing while keeping the needle in the material, raise the presser foot lever, and then carefully turn the fabric while keeping the fabric edge aligned with the side of the presser foot. Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.
SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 42 Align the edge of the material with a line on the needle plate to sew even seam allowances.
CHAPTER 3 BASIC STITCHING 2 3 1 Straight (Left) [straight stitch (left needle position)]: for normal sewing 2 Straight (Mid) [straight stitch (center needle position)]: for normal sewing 3 Triple stretch stitch: for reinforced stitching 4 Stretch stitch: for sewing stretch fabric 4 SETTING UP 1 J CONTENTS UTILITY STITCHES 1. Baste or pin together the fabric pieces before sewing, attach presser foot J, and lower the presser foot lever. 5 3.
J 1 Straight (Left) [straight stitch (left needle position)] CONTENTS DART SEWING 1 1 2 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 3. Insert the ends of the thread into the dart using a needle. UTILITY STITCHES 2. Press the start/stop button to stop stitching without sewing reverse stitches at the end of the seam, cut the threads, leaving about 2" (5.0 cm) of thread on the ends, and then tie the two threads together at each end.
CONTENTS GATHERING J Create gathers on the waists of skirts or on shirt sleeves. 1 Straight (Left) [straight stitch (left needle position)] 1. Set the stitch length to 5/32" (4.0 mm) and select a weak thread tension. 1 MAINTENANCE 4. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then tie the thread ends together. EMBROIDERING 3.
I 1 Straight (Mid) [straight stitch (center needle position)] CONTENTS ZIPPER INSERTING (CENTER AND SIDE APPLICATIONS) 1 3 SEWING 1. Attach presser foot J, sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening, and then sew reverse stitches. Then, select a basting stitch and continue sewing to the edge of the fabric. 1 End of zipper opening 2 Reverse stitches 3 Basting stitch 4 Wrong side of fabric SETTING UP Inserting a centered zipper 2 (presser foot I).
CONTENTS Inserting a side zipper SETTING UP 1. Attach presser foot J, sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening, and then sew reverse stitches. Then, select a basting stitch and continue sewing to the edge of the fabric. 1 End of zipper opening 2 Reverse stitches 3 Basting stitch 4 Wrong side of fabric SEWING 4 [Straight (Mid)], and then press (presser foot I.
CONTENTS SETTING UP 5. Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and then sew the other side of the zipper to the fabric. 1 Wrong side of fabric SEWING I 7. Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot lever, and then remove the basting stitches. 1 Right side of fabric MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 8. Move the zipper pull tab out of the way and continue sewing to the edge of the fabric. 1 Right side of fabric UTILITY STITCHES 6.
CONTENTS PINTUCK SEWING I 1 Straight (Mid) [straight stitch (center needle position)] 1 SETTING UP 1. Mark the positions of the folds on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 Wrong side of fabric SEWING 2. Fold over the fabric and iron only along the folds. 1 Right side of fabric UTILITY STITCHES [Straight (Mid)], and then press (presser foot I). The thread tension automatically adjusts for presser Note If you pressed automatically adjusted. 4.
J Sew flat-fell seams to reinforce seams and for neatly finishing edges. CONTENTS FLAT-FELL SEAM SEWING 1 Straight (Mid) [straight stitch (center needle position)] 1. Attach presser foot J, sew the seam, and then cut off half of the seam allowance from the one that will lie flat. 1 About 15/32" (1.2 cm) 2 Wrong side of fabric UTILITY STITCHES 2. Spread out the fabric along the seamline.
CONTENTS BASTING J 1 Basting stitch 1 2. Press the reverse/reinforcement button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning of the basting. UTILITY STITCHES 1 SEWING Note – If you will not sew reinforcement stitches, raise the presser foot lever, hold the end of the upper thread, and then turn the balance wheel toward you with your right hand to pull up the bobbin thread. Pull about 2" (5.0 cm) of both the upper and lower threads out toward the rear of the machine.
J 1 Zigzag stitch: for normal zigzag sewing 2 Elastic zigzag: for sewing stretch fabric 3 Elastic zigzag: for sewing stretch fabric 1 2 CONTENTS ZIGZAG STITCHING 3 SETTING UP Overcasting with a zigzag stitch Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric with the needle dropping off the edge of the fabric at the right. 1 Needle drop point 5 SEWING UTILITY STITCHES 5 EMBROIDERING Before sewing an appliqué, attach it to the fabric either with adhesive or by basting it.
2 3 4 Utility stitches that display side cutter, refer to page 16. , can be sewn using the side cutter. For details on installing and using the or 5 G G or MAINTENANCE , EMBROIDERING CAUTION After the stitch width is adjusted, turn the balance wheel toward you by hand and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot and breaks, injuries may occur.
R Blind hem stitch 1 for sewing fabric other than stretch fabric 2 for sewing stretch fabric 2 1 1 4 4 3. With the STITCH WIDTH keys, adjust the needle position so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem, and then sew the fabric. 1 Needle drop point EMBROIDERING ERROR MESSAGES 4. Turn over the fabric and remove the basting stitch.
CONTENTS Adjusting the needle position SETTING UP Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then use the STITCH WIDTH keys and to adjust the needle position so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. SEWING UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE If the needle does not catch enough of the hem fold, press the STITCH WIDTH key to move the needle closer to the fold.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Buttonhole 1 for thin and medium weight fabrics (horizontal holes) 2 for jeans and trousers 3 for thick coats 4 for thin or medium weight fabrics 5 for stretch fabric with coarse weaves 6 for stretch fabrics 7 for making a bound buttonhole 8 for suits and overcoats 9 for jeans and trousers 0 for thick coats SETTING UP 1 A CONTENTS BUTTONHOLE STITCHING 1. Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric.
CONTENTS 3 SEWING Note – 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), press the STITCH LENGTH key to increase the stitch length. SETTING UP 5 7. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. Feed the fabric carefully by hand while the buttonhole is sewn.
CONTENTS Sewing order of buttonholes 1 SETTING UP 1 SEWING 1 5 When sewing on stretch fabric with , sew the buttonhole 1. Hook the gimp thread onto the front end of presser foot A so that it fits into the grooves, and then temporarily tie it there. 5 2. Lower the presser foot lever and start sewing. Note Set the stitch width to the width of the gimp thread. MAINTENANCE 3 EMBROIDERING stitches over a gimp thread.
CONTENTS Odd-shaped buttons that do not fit into the button guide plate 3 1 4 Example: For a button with a diameter of 19/32" (1.5 cm) and a thickness of 25/64" (1.0 cm), the scale should be set at 1" (2.5 cm) 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 SEWING 2 SETTING UP Add together the button diameter and its thickness, and then set the plate to the calculated value. Thickness [25/64" (1.0 cm)] Diameter [19/32" (1.5 cm)] Button guide plate Scale Diameter + thickness [1" (2.5 cm)] 13/64" (0.
A Use bar tacks to reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners, belt loops, or the tops of pleats. CONTENTS BAR TACK STITCHING 1 Bar tack 1 3 Note Bar tacks can be between 13/64" and 1-3/16" (0.5 and 3.0 cm) long, however, the normal bar tack length is between 13/64" and 25/64" (0.5 and 1.0 cm). 2 5 2.
CONTENTS 5 6. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then press the start/stop button to start the machine. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then stops. SEWING Note – 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), press the STITCH LENGTH key to increase the stitch length.
A Darning 1 for medium weight fabric 2 for thick fabric 2 1 3 Note The maximum length of the darning is 1-3/16” (3.0 cm). 2 5 2. Check that the needle drops at the desired position and lower the presser foot lever, making sure that the upper thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot. A 3 5 4. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot.
CONTENTS Adjusting the darning width 2 3 SETTING UP 1 SEWING Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then use the STITCH WIDTH keys and to adjust the width of the darning. 1 Pressing STITCH WIDTH key increases the width of the darning. 2 Standard darning width 3 Pressing STITCH WIDTH key decreases the width of the darning.
J Use this stitch to attach tape to thin or medium weight fabric. CONTENTS TAPE ATTACHING 1 Tape attaching 2 Elastic zigzag 2 1. Attach presser foot J, press [Straight (Left)], set the SETTING UP 1 stitch length to 5/32" (4.0 mm) and select a weak thread tension. UTILITY STITCHES 3. Place the tape on top of the seam that you have just sewn and secure it with pins. SEWING 2. Pull up the bobbin thread (See page 27 for details.
CONTENTS EYELET STITCHING N Use this stitch for making eyelets, such as on belts. 1 Eyelet 1. Press the STITCH ADJUST key, and then select the eyelet SETTING UP 1 size. SEWING UTILITY STITCHES L M MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) L (large): 9/32" (7.0 mm) M (medium): 15/64" (6.0 mm) S (small): 13/64" (5.0 mm) S EMBROIDERING (Shown in actual size.) 2. Attach presser foot N. 4. Make a hole in the center with an eyelet punch.
Use this stitch to attach buttons. CONTENTS M BUTTON SEWING 1 Button sewing SETTING UP 1 Attaching two-hole buttons SEWING 1. Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog position switch to the right to lower the feed dogs. 1 Feed dog position switch 1 UTILITY STITCHES 2. Attach button sewing foot M, place the button into the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. 5.
CONTENTS Attaching four-hole buttons SETTING UP First, sew the two holes which are closest to you. Once they have been sewn, raise the presser foot lever, move the fabric so that the needle goes into the next two holes, and then sew them in the same way. SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) Attaching a shank to the button 1. Pull the shank lever toward you before sewing. 1 Shank lever 2. After sewing is completed, remove the fabric from the sewing machine.
J 1 Zigzag stitch 2 Appliqué 1 CONTENTS APPLIQUÉ STITCHING 2 2. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric as needed to change the sewing direction. ERROR MESSAGES 1. Stop the machine with the needle positioned outside the appliqué. MAINTENANCE Sewing around corners of the appliqué EMBROIDERING 3. Sew reinforcement stitches to finish sewing.
CONTENTS APPLIQUÉ QUILT STITCHING N 1 Appliqué 1 SETTING UP 1. Trace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric, and then cut around it leaving an extra margin of between 3/256" and 5/256" (0.3 and 0.5 mm). 1 Seam margin (3/256" to 5/256" (0.3 to 0.5 mm)) SEWING 5. Attach monogramming foot N, press , and then sew around the edge, while making sure that the needle drops outside of the pattern as close to the edge as possible.
N CONTENTS SCALLOP STITCHING 1 Scallop stitch 5 1. Attach presser foot N, and sew scallop stitches along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. 1 Right side of fabric MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) Note There are products available on the market that will “seal” the trimmed areas. This gives the edges a more finished appearance. UTILITY STITCHES 2. Trim carefully along the stitches, making sure not to cut them.
CONTENTS SMOCKING STITCHING J Use this stitch to create decorative smocking on clothing. 1 Smocking stitch 1. Press [Straight (Left)], set the stitch length to 5/32"(4.0 SETTING UP 1 mm), and select a weak thread tension. SEWING 2. Sew straight stitches at intervals of 25/64" (1.0 cm). 1 About 25/64" (1.0 cm) UTILITY STITCHES 3. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them.
J 1 Patchwork stitch 3 2. Attach presser foot J, center it on the seamline, and then sew over the seam using one of the patchwork stitches shown above. 1 Right side of fabric 2 Seamline UTILITY STITCHES 5 SEWING 1. Align the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and sew them together with a straight stitch. Open up the seam allowances [about 25/64" (1.0 cm)] and press them flat. 1 Straight stitch 2 Seam allowance 3 25/64" (1.
CONTENTS FAGOTING J Use these stitches to sew decorative stitches across an open seam. 1 Fagoting 2 2. Attach presser foot J, center it on the paper between the folded fabric edges and sew the fagoting. 1 Basting stitches UTILITY STITCHES 5 SEWING 3 1. Baste the two pieces of fabric onto thin paper or a watersoluble stabilizer sheet. 1 Basting stitch 2 5/32" (0.
J N 1 Decorative 2 Satin stitch CONTENTS DECORATIVE STITCHING SETTING UP 1 SEWING 2 These stitches can be used to embellish the seams of crazy quilts or to decorate hems. For a more ornamental stitch, use contrasting thread colors or decorative embroidery thread. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) Shell tuck stitching and select a strong thread tension. 1 Right side of fabric Note Use a thin fabric. MAINTENANCE 2. Fold under the edge of the fabric.
N 1 Heirloom SEWING 1 SETTING UP Use these stitches for sewing tablecloths, and for making decorative hems on clothing and decorative stitching on shirt fronts. A more attractive finish can be obtained if a wing needle (130/705H) is used. When a wing needle is used and the stitch width has been set manually, before starting to sew, carefully turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. CONTENTS HEIRLOOM STITCHING Hemstitching with UTILITY STITCHES 1.
CONTENTS Hemstitching with SETTING UP 1. Pull out four threads, leave an unfrayed section of five threads, and then pull out four more threads. The width of the five threads is approximately 5/32" (4.0 mm) or less. 1 Approx. 5/32" (4.0 mm) or less 2 Sections of four threads pulled out 3 Unfrayed section of five threads SEWING 2. Sew the decorative stitch along the center of the unfrayed section so that the stitching appears as shown below. UTILITY STITCHES Note Use of the wing needle is optional.
DESIGNING THE STITCH Grid sheet 14 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 SEWING Note – Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCHTM can be a maximum of 9/32" (7 mm) wide and 1-1/3" (33 mm) long. – Stitches can be designed more easily with MY CUSTOM STITCHTM if you draw the stitch on the enclosed grid sheet first. SETTING UP With the MY CUSTOM STITCH TM function, you can sew designs that you create yourself. CONTENTS MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) CHAPTER 4 1.
CONTENTS 2 12 00 17 41 00 32 47 13 3 18 03 18 43 04 33 50 14 4 22 06 19 40 07 34 54 13 5 23 10 20 41 11 35 56 10 6 21 13 21 38 13 36 55 06 7 17 14 22 35 14 37 51 03 8 14 13 23 32 13 38 45 00 9 12 11 24 30 10 39 70 00 10 09 13 25 32 06 40 11 06 14 26 35 03 41 12 03 13 27 41 00 42 13 01 10 28 45 00 43 14 03 06 29 47 04 44 15 06 03 30 44 07 45 Stitch 1 00 00 Stitch 16 24 10 Stitch 31 16 01 2 30 00 17 18 13 32 19 00 3 32 01 18 13 14 33 23 00 4 32 07 19 12 14 34 22 06 5 32 10 20 13 12 35 17 1
CONTENTS ENTERING STITCH DATA SETTING UP Note Make sure that the embroidery unit is not attached. 1 1. Press the MY CUSTOM STITCH key. 1 MY CUSTOM STITCH key 2 The number beside of 1 9 indicates the y coordinate of the tip , and the number beside coordinate of the tip of indicates the x . within 4 Press this key to display a screen that allows you to change UTILITY STITCHES 3 This number indicates the point indicated by the stitch design. a set point. (Refer to page 81 for more details.
CONTENTS A screen that allows you to see the entered stitch design appears. 1 Press this key so that it appears as to sew the SETTING UP 1 stitch design repeatedly. Press this key so that it appears as 2 Press this key to return to the screen that allows you make changes to the entered data. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) Note If you have entered points that are too close together, the fabric may not feed properly. Edit the stitch data to leave a larger space between points.
CONTENTS EDITING STITCH DATA 1. Press the EDIT key. SETTING UP 1 Press this key to move backward one point. 2 Press this key to move forward one point. page 82 for more details.) 4 Press this key to insert a point. (Refer to page 82 for more UTILITY STITCHES 3 Press this key to move part of or all of the design. (Refer to SEWING A screen that allows you to edit the entered stitch design appears. details.
CONTENTS Moving part or all of the design 1. Press or to move to the first point of the SETTING UP section that you wish to move. SEWING 2. Press . The selected point and all points that come after it are surrounded by a box. (This indicates the area UTILITY STITCHES that is to be moved.) MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 3. Press or to move the selected section to the desired location, and then press the SET key. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE Inserting new points 1.
CONTENTS moves to it. . A new point is inserted and 2. Press SETTING UP SEWING 3. Use the four arrow keys to move the point to the desired position.
CONTENTS STORING A STITCH DESIGN THAT YOU HAVE CREATED Up to five stitch designs can be stored. memory address 1 1. Enter the stitch data. SETTING UP Example: To save the entered stitch design in SEWING 2. Press the MEMORY key. 1 MEMORY key UTILITY STITCHES 1 ERROR MESSAGES CAUTION Do not turn off the power while a pattern is being saved (while the message “Saving” is displayed). Otherwise, the data being stored may be deleted.
CONTENTS RETRIEVING A STITCH DESIGN THAT HAS BEEN SAVED 1 SETTING UP Example: To recall a stitch design that has already been saved in memory address 3 1. Press the MEMORY key. 1 MEMORY key SEWING UTILITY STITCHES 2. Press the NEXT key twice. 1 If the desired pattern is not displayed on the screen, press the NEXT and PREV keys until the desired pattern is shown. 1 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 3. Press the RETRIEVE 3 key.
CHAPTER 5 SETUP CAUTION Be sure to turn off the power before attaching embroidery foot Q. If the power is left on and the start/stop button is accidentally pressed, the machine will start operating, which could result in serious injury. 5 1. Press the needle position button to raise the needle, and then turn off the sewing machine. 3. With the enclosed screwdriver or disc-shaped screwdriver, loosen the screw on the presser foot holder, and then pull the holder downward to remove it.
CONTENTS Installing the embroidery unit 1. Turn off the sewing machine. 2. Open the connecting slot by sliding the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 1 Connecting slot cover Note With the sewing machine on a flat, level surface, slide the embroidery unit towards the machine. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 3. Insert the connector on the embroidery unit firmly into the connecting slot.
CONTENTS Press a key on the screen with your finger to select the pattern or to start the indicated function or operation. 2 3 4 5 SEWING 1 1 Press the key showing the character font that you would like to use. 2 Press this key to embroider a frame. 3 Press this key to embroider a one-point pattern. 4 Press this key to select a pattern from the installed embroidery card. 5 Press this key to position the embroidery arm so that the embroidery unit can be removed.
CONTENTS Creating beautiful embroidery NEEDLE 75/11 (Embroidery) MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) Note Adjust the thread tension if the thread quality is not compatible. UTILITY STITCHES THREAD SEWING Bobbin thread: Embroidery thread #60 SETTING UP Refer to the table below and the FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS table on page 19 when selecting the appropriate fabric, thread and needle for creating attractive embroidery.
CONTENTS Inserting the fabric in the embroidery frame Embroidery frames are available in four sizes: extra-large, large, medium, and small.
CONTENTS SEWING Note Press down firmly until the tops of the outer frame and inner frame are aligned. SETTING UP 6. Insert the fabric and inner frame back into the outer frame without allowing the embroidery sheet or the fabric to move out of place. 1 Outer frame 2 1 2 Inner frame 3 3 Right side of fabric 7. Tighten the screw by hand. 1 Tighten UTILITY STITCHES Note To avoid stripping the screw, do not use a screwdriver to tighten it. 1 EMBROIDERING 8.
1. Raise the presser foot lever to its highest position, and then pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot, making sure that the mounting bracket of the frame is on the left side and the right side of the fabric is facing up. SETTING UP CAUTION Be sure to wait until the embroidery unit has finished initializing before trying to attach the embroidery frame. (Refer to page 87.
CONTENTS EMBROIDERING Simple embroidering SETTING UP 1. After threading the bobbin thread, the upper thread and the needle, pass the thread down through the hole in embroidery foot Q, and then pull about 2" (5 cm) of the upper thread out toward the rear of the machine. 2. Design the embroidery pattern. EMBROIDERING Embroidering multi-color patterns Example: To embroider the floral pattern of the letter “B” (4) Note – Be sure to raise the presser foot before changing the thread.
CONTENTS (2) (3) (4) (5) (5) UTILITY STITCHES (4) (6) (5) (6) (6) EMBROIDERING (5) MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 4. Repeat step 3 to embroider the fourth (4), fifth (5) and sixth (6) parts of the pattern. (4) SEWING 3. Replace the upper thread with the next color and press the start/stop button. The third part of the pattern (3) is embroidered, and then the machine automatically sews the reinforcement stitches and stops. (3) SETTING UP 2.
CONTENTS EMBROIDERY PATTERNS Creating text patterns 1. Press the key of the desired font. Note If the screen shown at the left is not displayed, press the EMBROIDERY key. SETTING UP Text characters are available in three different fonts. In addition to the numbers and the letters of the alphabet, two of the fonts can be used to create words with accents and special punctuation.
CONTENTS 1. Press UTILITY STITCHES MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 96 EMBROIDERING 4. Press the U key. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 3. Press the NEXT key. SEWING 2. Press the B key. . SETTING UP Example: To select characters to create the word “BUS” 5. Press the S key.
CONTENTS Typing uppercase & lowercase characters SETTING UP Two of the fonts can be typed in with both uppercase and lowercase characters. Press to switch between uppercase and lowercase. When this key appears as , uppercase letters can be typed in. When the key appears as , lowercase letters can be typed in. SEWING Example: To type in “Aa” 1. Press the A key. UTILITY STITCHES 2. Press to switch to lowercase. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 3. Press the a key.
CONTENTS Checking the text Press the CHECK key to scroll all of the text across the screen. EMBROIDERING Note If all the text can already be displayed on the screen at one time, the text does not scroll. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) Note When the size of the text starts to exceed the size of the embroidery area of the frame, no more characters can be typed in. To type in more text, select a smaller character size. (Refer to page 88.
CONTENTS Editing text SEWING Example: When “Giel” has been entered instead of “Girl” SETTING UP The last character selected is deleted each time the CLEAR key is pressed. UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERING 2. Press the r key, and then press the l key. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 1. Press the CLEAR key twice to delete “l” then “e”. MAINTENANCE turns off PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) Note Pressing so that it changes back to multi-color embroidering.
CONTENTS Creating frame patterns . Note If the screen shown at the left is not displayed, press the FONT/DECORATIVE key. SEWING 1. Press SETTING UP Frame patterns are created by combining the desired frame shape with the selected stitch. UTILITY STITCHES 2 100 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 3 Press this key to turn on and off automatic thread cutting. (Refer to page 37.) 4 Press this key to return to the screen where the pattern was selected (step 2 above).
CONTENTS Selecting one-point patterns . Note If the screen shown at the left is not displayed, press the EMBROIDERY key. 3 5 6 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 101 SEWING CHART 3 Press this key to turn on and off automatic thread cutting. (Refer to page 37.) 4 Press this key to return to the screen where the pattern was selected (step 2 above). 5 This shows the number of the thread color currently being sewn over the total number of colors that can be used.
CONTENTS Displaying the thread color names SETTING UP After selecting a pattern, press the THREAD COLOR key so that it appears as to display the thread color names instead of each part of the pattern. Note Pressing so that it changes back to re-displays the embroidering order – of each part of the pattern. If the THREAD COLOR key is not displayed, it is not possible to display the color names.
CONTENTS 4. Press MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) . UTILITY STITCHES CAUTION – Do not insert the card in any direction other than that described above, and do not force it into the slot, otherwise the card or the machine may be damaged. – When the card is inserted, it should appear as shown in the illustration at the left. Trying to push the card in any further will damage the connector.
Editing the layout of the pattern Character patterns Frame patterns SEWING 1. Press the SET key. SETTING UP The position for embroidering the pattern can be changed by using the layout screen. This is useful if you want to embroider a pattern somewhere other than the center of the embroidery area of the frame, such as in the corner of the fabric.
CONTENTS 3. Change the position and sewing direction of the pattern. 34 5 6 1 Either the height( )and width( current pattern or its horizontal( 8 vertical( )of the )and )embroidering position from SETTING UP Character & frame patterns the center are displayed here. 1 9 2 0 A 2 One-point patterns 3 B 5 C Changing the embroidering position CAUTION After moving a pattern, check that it fits within the installed embroidery frame. (Refer to page 107 for more details.
CONTENTS Changing the pattern direction ABC Note Some patterns may be too long to be rotated 90°. In such cases, these patterns can only be rotated by 180°. UTILITY STITCHES ABC SEWING ABC SETTING UP ABC ABC Each time is pressed the pattern is rotated in 90˚ steps clockwise as shown in the illustration at the left. The arrow within shows the direction for the top of the pattern.
CONTENTS Embroidering from a specific starting point SEWING 2. Press so that it appears as . The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is at the starting point. SETTING UP 1. Mark the starting point on the fabric within the frame as shown in the illustration. The mark cannot be too close to the edge of the frame as the presser foot prevents the needle from getting very close to the frame. UTILITY STITCHES ABC MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 3.
CONTENTS Changing the size of patterns The sizes of patterns can be changed as desired. SETTING UP Character patterns 1. Press the SET key. SEWING Frame patterns UTILITY STITCHES One-point patterns . MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 2. Press EMBROIDERING 2 3 SEWING CHART 4. After making the desired adjustments, press the END key. ERROR MESSAGES Note – The maximum sizes for frame patterns vary according to the pattern.
CONTENTS The thread density of characters and some frame patterns can be adjusted so that they are either coarser or finer when they are embroidered. EMBROIDERING 1 Coarser (stitches farther apart) 2 Standard thread density 3 Finer (stitches closer together) MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) Note The default thread density setting (STD) is highlighted in black. UTILITY STITCHES 1 1. Press the STITCH ADJUST key. 2. Adjust the thread density.
You can save up to 5 different character patterns that you have created and use them again later. Example: To save the character pattern “Girl” in memory address 1 SETTING UP Saving character combinations in the memory CONTENTS MEMORY 1. Select a font, and then type in the text to create the pattern. SEWING UTILITY STITCHES 2. Press the MEMORY button. 1 MEMORY button 1 ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART Once the pattern has been saved, the display returns to the previous screen.
CONTENTS Retrieving a pattern which has been saved 1 1. Press the MEMORY button. 1 MEMORY button SETTING UP Example: To recall the pattern “Boy” that has already been saved in memory address 2 SEWING UTILITY STITCHES 2. Press the NEXT key. 1 If the desired pattern is not displayed on the screen, press the NEXT and PREV keys until the desired pattern is shown. 1 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 3. Press the RETRIEVE 2 key.
Continuing embroidering UTILITY STITCHES 2. Press the HELP key. SEWING 1. If the upper thread has broken: Stop the sewing machine, raise the needle and the presser foot lever, and then rethread the upper thread. If the bobbin thread has broken or the bobbin has run out of thread: Cut the upper thread above the fabric and remove the embroidery frame. Remove any thread that is tangled under the embroidery. Re-thread the bobbin thread and re-attach the embroidery frame.
CONTENTS Embroidering again from the beginning → 1. Press the HELP key. SETTING UP SEWING 2. Press the HOME key. The embroidery frame moves so that the needle returns to the embroidering starting point. UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 3. Lower the presser foot lever and start embroidering.
Linking characters CONTENTS EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS If all of the characters cannot be sewn at one time, sew them in sections while linking them. 1. Select a font and type in “ABC”. 3. Move the needle to the starting point. (Make sure the button appears as .) 7. Press the SET key, then the LAYOUT key to display the layout screen. 8. Adjust the embroidering position so that the hole in embroidery foot Q aligns with the end point for “ABC”. MAINTENANCE 9.
CONTENTS Using the extra-large embroidery frame (optional) 1 Top installation position 2 Middle installation position 3 Bottom installation position SEWING 11-53/64" (30 cm) SETTING UP By attaching this extra-large embroidery frame at each of its three installation positions, extra-large designs can be embroidered, for example when sewing logos onto sweatshirts.
CONTENTS Connecting patterns 1. Mark the location on the fabric where you wish to embroider the design. SETTING UP Example: To embroider connecting patterns SEWING 5. Before embroidering each of the two patterns shown in the illustration, press the LAYOUT MAINTENANCE 4. Choose a pattern. EMBROIDERING 1 Top installation position MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) 3.
CONTENTS 7. Before embroidering the bottom patterns shown in the illustration, press the LAYOUT key, and position the pattern correctly. SETTING UP two To position the frame so that the correctly, press appears as so that it (refer to page SEWING pattern will be embroidered 98), and then use the arrow keys to align the needle with the center of (refer to page 105).
CONTENTS SEWING 1 Top installation position SETTING UP 3. Stretch the fabric between the inner and outer embroidery frames while making sure that the reference lines on the embroidery sheet remain aligned with reference lines for the design drawn on the fabric. Then, attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery arm at the top installation position. (Refer to pages 90 - 92 for more details on attaching the embroidery frame.) 4. Select a medium size font and type in "ABCDEF".
CONTENTS Combining a frame pattern with a design SETTING UP 1. Create a frame pattern, and then embroider it. A cross (+) is sewn in the center of the frame after it is embroidered. This mark can be used as a guide for positioning characters or other patterns within the frame. SEWING 2. Create the inner design, and then press the SET key, then the LAYOUT key to display the layout screen. 1.
CONTENTS Embroidering appliqués (using a frame pattern) You can easily sew appliqués by adjusting frame patterns to the same shape and size as the appliqué. 2. Select the frame shape to be embroidered and press SETTING UP 1. Select the appliqué material for the project, attach stabilizer material to it, place it in the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery frame to the machine. as the stitch. Embroider the frame onto the appliqué material.
CONTENTS Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or in corners SEWING 1 Case A 1 Fabric 2 Iron on the stabilizer material. (If you do not wish to use an iron, attach the stabilizer material with a basting stitch.) 3 Stabilizer SETTING UP Use stabilizer material to provide extra support while embroidering. After embroidering is completed, carefully remove the stabilizer material. Use stabilizer material which is specially designed for embroidering.
CLEANING CONTENTS MAINTENANCE Cleaning the screen SETTING UP CAUTION Disconnect the power supply cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents. SEWING If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine.
CONTENTS 5 SETTING UP 1. Set the main power switch to “ O ”, and then remove the presser foot holder and the needle. SEWING 2. Loosen the screws with the enclosed screwdriver or disc-shaped screwdriver. 3 5 UTILITY STITCHES 3. Remove the needle plate. 1 Needle plate 2 5. Take out the shuttle. 1 ERROR MESSAGES 6. Remove accumulated lint and thread from the inside of the shuttle and race with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. 1 Race 2 Shuttle 6 MAINTENANCE 5 EMBROIDERING 4.
2. Loosen the screw on the back of the sewing machine head. 3. Remove the end cap. 1 Screw 2 End cap 1 SEWING 2 SETTING UP 1. Set the main power switch to “ O ” and unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet prior. CONTENTS CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB 4. Replace the snap-in light bulb with a new one. 1 Light bulb 5. Re-attach the end cap. 1 2 EMBROIDERING 6. Tighten the screw.
If the machine is not properly set when the start/stop button is pressed, or if a correction of your operating procedure is required, the machine will not start and will instruct you with an alarm and a warning message on the LCD. This message appears when the motor becomes locked, such as when the thread is entangled. SETTING UP Warning messages CONTENTS ERROR MESSAGES SEWING This message appears when the start/stop button is pushed while the foot controller is connected.
CONTENTS EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE This message appears when the FONT/DECORATIVE key or MEMORY key is pressed while the embroidery unit is not installed. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) This message appears when the machine detects that either there is no upper thread or it is cut. If the upper thread is cut, rethread it. UTILITY STITCHES This message appears when the machine detects that the amount of bobbin thread remaining is low.
CONTENTS EMBROIDERING This message appears when the pattern that you tried to store could not be stored. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) This message appears when you try to save a pattern design while using the MY CUSTOM STITCHTM function before the stitch has been completely created and the END key is pressed, or when the start/stop button is pressed before the frame pattern has been completely created.
CONTENTS is pressed while no memory SEWING This message appears when is pressed while a memory card that cannot be read by this machine is inserted. SETTING UP This message appears when card is inserted into the slot. This message appears when trying to retrieve a pattern from one memory card while a different memory card is inserted. UTILITY STITCHES This message appears if an attempt is made to move the embroidery frame while the needle is lowered.
CONTENTS SEWING This message appears while storing a pattern in the memory. SETTING UP This message appears when the sewing machine is turned on while the embroidery unit is installed. UTILITY STITCHES Troubleshooting 1. Press the OPERATION GUIDE button. MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) This sewing machine is equipped with an easy-to-use troubleshooting feature, which provides assistance when there is a problem sewing.
CONTENTS Thread and stitch problems 2. Remove thread ends from race and shuttle. 3. Spool of thread is not correctly set. 3. Set spool of thread correctly. 4. Correct needle is not used. 4. Install proper needle. 5. Shuttle is damaged. 5. Contact service representative. 1. Upper thread is tangled. 1. Remove thread ends from race and inner shuttle and from around spool pin. 2. Bobbin is not threaded properly. 2. Re-thread bobbin thread. 1. Needle is not correctly inserted. 1.
CONTENTS Mechanical problems Probable cause Remedy 1. Fabric is not fed properly 1. Feed dogs are lowered. 1. Raise feed dogs. 2. Combination of selected stitch and presser foot is not correct. 2. Attach correct presser foot. 3. Correct needle is not being used. 3. Install correct needle. 4. Thread is entangled. 4. Remove thread ends from race or inner shuttle. 1. Needle is not correctly inserted. 1. Insert needle correctly. 2. Correct needle is not used. 2. Install proper needle. 3.
★ ★ C T R – ★ C T ★ ★ C T Stretch stitch J Basting stitch Buttonhole ★ ★ C T ★ ★ C T Overcasting G J Reinforcement of skirts R Buttonholes for thick coats Buttonhole Buttonholes for pajamas and shirts Buttonholes for stretch fabrics Buttonholes for stretch fabrics First step in making a bound buttonhole REVERSE/REINFORCEMENT STITCHING STITCH WIDTH ADJUSTMENT STITCH LENGTH ADJUSTMENT AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING AUTOMATIC REVERSE/ REINFORCEMENT STITCHING ★ ★ C T ★ ★ C T ★ ★
C T Decorative stitching ★ ★ C T J UTILITY STITCH ★ ★ C T Decorative stitching ★ ★ C T Decorative stitching of thin to medium stretch fabrics ★ ★ C T Decorative hems ★ ★ C T Decorative hems ★ ★ C T Decorative hems ★ ★ C T Decorative hems ★ ★ C T Decorative hems ★ ★ C T Decorative hems ★ ★ C T Decorative hems ★ ★ C T Decorative hems ★ ★ C T Decorative hems ★ ★ C T Decorative hems ★ ★ C T Decorative hems ★ ★ C T Decorative hems ★
AUTOMATIC REVERSE/REINFORCEMENT STITCHING – C T ONE-POINT PATTERN Patterns – C T MEMORY CARD (SOLD SEPARATELY) Characters – C T STITCH WIDTH ADJUSTMENT USE SELECTION KEY FRAME PATTERN STITCH LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Frame pattern TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT T NAME OF PATTERN C SEWING – SETTING UP AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING CONTENTS Character sewing ALPHABET Q EMBROIDERY UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE R : Sews in reverse when th
CONTENTS PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) Utility stitches SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) Character embroidering EMBROIDERING Sizes: L 30 mm (1-3/16”), M 15 mm (9/16”), S 7.
CONTENTS Frame pattern embroidering Sizes can be enlarged or reduced. SETTING UP Frames SEWING Stitches UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) Floral alphabet EMBROIDERING 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 810 4 ..... 205 5 ..... 612 6 ..... 070 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 205 4 ..... 810 5 ..... 612 6 ..... 070 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 810 4 ..... 070 5 ..... 612 6 ..... 205 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 070 4 ..... 810 5 ..... 205 6 ..... 612 1 .....
CONTENTS SETTING UP 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 612 4 ..... 810 5 ..... 070 6 ..... 205 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 810 4 ..... 070 5 ..... 205 6 ..... 612 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 810 4 ..... 070 5 ..... 205 6 ..... 070 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 612 4 ..... 070 5 ..... 810 6 ..... 205 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 810 4 ..... 612 5 ..... 205 6 ..... 070 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 810 4 ..... 205 5 ..... 612 6 ..... 070 1 ..... 017 2 ..... 513 3 ..... 810 4 ..... 612 5 ...
