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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: “Read all instructions before using.” DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock. 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12V 5 watts.
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY. If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug.
CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced computerized home use this machine available. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated we suggest that you study this booklet. 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.
Setting Up CONTENTS SETTING UP __________________________5 Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 2 Editing Embroidery Patterns TRIAL SEWING _________________________36 Sewing by using “UTILITY STITCH”_______36 Embroidering 1.
Setting Up Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 3 Maintenance RETRIEVING CHARACTERS AND PATTERNS ____________________________156 RETRIEVING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN __157 RETRIEVING AN EDITED PATTERN _______158 DELETING A STORED PATTERN __________159 My Custom Stitch TM 6.
Setting Up ________________________160 STORING THE “ ” WHICH YOU HAVE ENTERED _____________________________167 RETRIEVING A “ ” ______________168 USING THE “OPERATION GUIDE” KEY _____180 Trouble with threads and stitches ________181 Mechanical trouble ___________________182 Utility stitches _______________________186 Character sewing ____________________186 Character embroidering chart ___________190 Frame pattern embroidering chart _______190 4 Patterns (Memory Card) *MY CUSTOM STITCHTM is under ap
CHAPTER 1 Setting Up SETTING UP PRINCIPAL PARTS Sewing 1 2 3 12 Utility Stitches C 4 5 15 7 Retrieving 8 9 Editing Embroidery Patterns E 6 Embroidering 14 Characters and Decorative Stitches 13 D My Custom Stitch TM 11 B 16 A Maintenance 10 17 Error Messages A–Main power switch and connectors B–Accessory compartment C–Selection keys (Refer to page 10) D–L.C.D.
Setting Up 4 1 2 1 III No. A 1 9 4 0 5 7 8 6 Embroidery foot “Q” XA5891-101 3 Overcasting foot “G” X51162-001 4 Monogramming foot “N” X53840-301 5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-051 6 Zigzag foot “J” 137748-101 7 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-001 9 Button fitting foot “M” 130489-001 0 Bobbin 136492-101 A Needle set X58358-001 Always use the plastic bobbin which is supplied with machine or in accessory compartment.
Setting Up OTHER INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 15 19 23 * 26 27 * 29 30 * 32 4 Scissors 184783-001 5 Chalk pen 184944-001 6 Cleaning brush XA4527-001 7 Eyelet punch 135793-001 8 Screwdriver (Large) X55467-051 9 Screwdriver (Small) X55468-051 10 Spool cap (Small) 130013-003 11 Spool cap (Large) 130012-003 12 Extra spool pin* XA3336-051 13 Spool felt X57045-001 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver XA2005-051 15 Walking foot* X81064-001 16 Side cutter 17 Embroidery set (Regular)
Setting Up OPTIONS No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A. Others 1 Brother poly 40 color thread set SA740 X80928-100 Brother poly #60 bobbin thread SA-BTS X81164-001 Backing material (Stabilizer material) SA519 X81185-001 4 Country bag SA152 X80922-002 Grid sheet set SA500 X80948-001 5 Memory card* 6 SA300 X58362-001 No. 6 Moskowitz’s World SA303 X58497-001 No. 7 Country Life SA304 X59322-001 No. 8 Holiday SA305 X59357-001 No. 9 Hobby Craft SA306 X59511-001 No.
Setting Up POWER SUPPLY Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering CAUTION – Do not use this sewing machine with extension cords or multi-plug adaptors, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur. – Do not remove the plug from the wall outlet with wet hands, otherwise an electric shock may occur. – When unplugging the power cord, turn off the main power switch of the machine, then grasp the plug and pull to unplug the cord.
Setting Up SELECTION KEYS Screen messages guide you through each operation CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH EMBROIDERY OPERATION GUIDE 1 “UTILITY STITCH” KEY Use this key when you sew utility stitches such as straight stitches, buttonholes, etc. 2 “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” KEY Use this key to sew alphabetical characters and other decorative stitches. 1 Maintenance 6 “MEMORY RECALL” KEY Use this key to retrieve combined patterns which have been saved in memory.
Setting Up OPERATION BUTTONS Using the operation buttons Sewing D. OPERATION BUTTONS 3 4 * 3 My Custom Stitch TM 2 Sewing continues at low speed while the button is pressed. The needle will drop to its lowest position when the machine is stopped. Retrieving * Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 4 “START/STOP” BUTTON The button illuminates green when the machine is ready to be started and while sewing or embroidering. If starting is not possible, it illuminates red.
Setting Up USING THE SCREEN KEYS Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches CAUTION Be sure to touch the key with your finger only. Never use a pointed instrument such as a sharp pencil or a screwdriver or a hard object to touch the key. Furthermore, do not press down too hard on the screen, otherwise problems may result. Sewing Touch a key on the screen with your finger to select the pattern which appears inside the key or to start the function or operation indicated inside the key.
Setting Up If the LCD is hard to see when the power is turned on The START/STOP button will not illuminate at this time. EMBROIDERY Utility Stitches * UTILITY STITCH CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH Sewing 1. While touching the LCD (anywhere is OK), turn the power off and then back on again. EMBROIDERY EDIT OPERATION GUIDE Characters and Decorative Stitches MEMORY RECALL EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY EDIT OPERATION GUIDE MEMORY RECALL Retrieving 3.
Setting Up HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE SELECTION KEY 1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key. 2. Touch the “ Sewing You can use the “ ” key to easily change the display language for all the keys and messages on the LCD screen to the language you need. ” key. Utility Stitches 3. The language display screen will then appear. Touch the key which corresponds to the desired language. Characters and Decorative Stitches 1. Touch the “ ” key.
Setting Up How to clear the language selection 2. Touch the “ Utility Stitches 1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key. Sewing Example: To change the display language from Spanish back to English ” key. Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns CAUTION – This function should not be used as a translation function. – If the power supply is turned off, the current language setting will be retained and will not be cleared. Characters and Decorative Stitches 3. Touch the “ENGLISH” key.
Setting Up BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread Sewing 3 2 5 Characters and Decorative Stitches 6 1 Embroidering 7 9 Utility Stitches 4, 8 Editing Embroidery Patterns 2. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin. The thread end should come from the bottom front of the spool. The spool cap closest to the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the spool pin.
Setting Up Utility Stitches 1 Spring on the shaft 2 Groove of the bobbin 1 1 Sewing 4. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft and place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft. Then, push the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 2 Characters and Decorative Stitches 2 1 2 Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 Bobbin winder seat Embroidering 5.
Setting Up Setting the bobbin Utility Stitches 1 Bobbin cover 2 Bobbin cover release button Sewing 1. Slide open the bobbin cover. 1 2 Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 2. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle with the thread direction as noted in the diagram. Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving 3. Guide the thread end through the slit, then pull the thread toward you to cut off any excess thread.
Setting Up UPPER THREADING Thread according to number and arrow marks on machine. Sewing 3 Utility Stitches 4 Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 1 5 2 6 Editing Embroidery Patterns * Retrieving 1. Raise the presser foot lever. (If the presser foot is not raised, the upper thread cannot be threaded.) My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages 2. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle to the up position.
Setting Up Utility Stitches 2 4. Steady the spool thread in your right hand, take the end of the thread in your left hand, and keep it taut while passing it through the guides in the order shown by the numbers. Note Incorrect threading may cause damage. Sewing Insert the thread firmly to the bottom of the guide. 1 Characters and Decorative Stitches 4 1 Thread take-up lever 4 1 Editing Embroidery Patterns 5 1 * 20 3.
Setting Up Rotating your right hand slightly to check that the thread is engaged. 3 Utility Stitches 4. While gently holding the thread, raise the needle threader lever. Sewing * 5 Characters and Decorative Stitches 5 6. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm (1-15/16”). Embroidering 5. Pull the thread towards the rear to finish the upper threading.
Setting Up START/STOP “START/STOP” button * Hold down the “START/STOP” button to sew at a slow speed. Utility Stitches Place the fabric under the presser foot, lower the presser foot, and then press the “START/STOP” button. This machine starts sewing. Sewing 1 2. Press the “START/STOP” button to stop this machine. Characters and Decorative Stitches 1. With this machine turned off, insert the foot controller plug into its jack on this machine. 2 2.
Setting Up Mounting and Using the Knee Lifter Sewing Align the knee lifter with the mounting slot and insert. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 23 Embroidering Use your knee to raise the knee lifter to the right in order to free both your hands for other tasks.
Setting Up STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH Stitch width Touch the “ Sewing Increasing the stitch width ” stitch width setting key. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering The stitch width setting value will increase each time you touch the key. Editing Embroidery Patterns Touch the “ Retrieving Decreasing the stitch width ” stitch width setting key. My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages The stitch width setting value will decrease each time you touch the key.
Setting Up Sewing Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitches Utility Stitches Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key from the selection keys in the right side of the machine. Touch the “ ” key on the LCD screen. Characters and Decorative Stitches If you touch the “CLOSE” key, the display will return to the previous screen. Embroidering * Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving Stitch length Touch the “ My Custom Stitch TM Increasing the stitch length ” stitch length setting key.
Setting Up Touch the “ Sewing Decreasing the stitch length ” stitch length setting key. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches * Error Messages If you touch the “CLOSE” key, the display will return to the previous screen. Maintenance * My Custom Stitch TM Press the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key from the selection keys on the right side of the machine. Touch the “ ” key to adjust.
Setting Up Quick adjustment reference chart for stitch width and stitch length Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] STITCH Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Straight (Left) [0.0 (0.0)] 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2–5.0 (1/64–3/16) Straight (Middle) – – 2.5 (3/32) 0.2–5.0 (1/64–3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 3.0–7.0 (1/8–1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3–1.0 (1/64–1/16) [0.0 (0.0)] 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 1.0–3.0 (1/16–1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) 3.5 (1/8) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0–4.
Setting Up Sewing Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] STITCH 1.6 (1/16) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) 3.5 (1/8) 0.0–7.0 (0.0–1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 0.2–4.0 (1/64–1/16) 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0.0–1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2–4.0 (1/64–3/16) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 6.0 (1/4) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5–4.0 (1/16–3/16) 5.0 (3/16) 2.0–7.
Setting Up THREAD TENSION Correct tension * Thread tension is automatically set to the most appropriate point irrespective of the chosen fabric and thread. Correct tension is important because too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker. * 4 Characters and Decorative Stitches Reverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin thread Utility Stitches 1 2 3 4 2 3 Sewing 1 Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Loosen tension by touching “ ” (Weak).
Setting Up Tighten tension by touching “ ” (Strong). Sewing Touch the “ ” thread tension setting key. The thread tension value will increase (become stronger). Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches 3 Upper thread Bobbin thread Reverse side Locks appears on reverse side of fabric. Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 1 2 3 4 Embroidering 4 2 Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM 1. Touch the “TENSION” key. * If you touch the “CLOSE” key, the display will return to the previous screen.
Setting Up CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Change the presser foot according to the LCD message Utility Stitches 2. Raise the presser foot lever. Sewing 1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 1 2 Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 Presser foot holder Embroidering 3. Press the black button located at the back of the presser foot holder to release the foot. 1 Editing Embroidery Patterns My Custom Stitch TM 1 Holder-end 2 Foot pin 1 Maintenance 2 1.
Setting Up CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time, otherwise injury may result. Utility Stitches 4. Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. While pressing the black button to the left of the embroidery foot “Q”, push embroidery foot “Q” upward with both hands as far as it will go to install it. Sewing 5 Characters and Decorative Stitches 1. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 3.
Setting Up 2. While pressing the black button to the left of the presser foot holder, push the presser foot holder upward with both hands as far as it will go to install it. Utility Stitches CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time, otherwise injury may result. Sewing 5 Characters and Decorative Stitches 5 1. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 3. Loosen the screw to remove the embroidery foot “Q”.
Setting Up CHANGING THE NEEDLE Setting the needle securely Sewing 1. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle. 2. Turn off the power and lower the presser foot. 4. Pull out the needle. 1 1 Needle stopper 6. Turn the power on. Editing Embroidery Patterns 6 Embroidering 5. With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the needle as far as it will go up against the needle stopper. Fasten the screw securely with a screwdriver.
Setting Up MACHINE OPERATION KEYS 5 2 6 3 7 Example: If you would like to know how to wind the bobbin thread 9 0 A 1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key. A screen such as left will be displayed. ” key. The procedure for winding the bobbin thread onto the bobbin will be displayed. Retrieving 2. Touch the “ Editing Embroidery Patterns Touch this key to find out how to set the bobbin thread. Touch this key to find out how to replace the presser foot.
CHAPTER 2 Setting Up 1. SEWING TRIAL SEWING Sewing Sewing by using “UTILITY STITCH” 6* 4 2 Embroidering 5 Characters and Decorative Stitches 3 Utility Stitches 1 6 CAUTION – Be aware of the needle 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 injury may result. – Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injury may result. – Never use bent needles.
Setting Up Utility Stitches 1 Upper thread 2 5 cm (1-15/16”) 1 Sewing 2. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm. Characters and Decorative Stitches 2 1 Thread Sewing can begin without pulling out the bobbin thread. 5 Retrieving 4. Lower the presser foot. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reverse stitch, and then press the “START/STOP” button. The machine will start to run at slow speed.
Setting Up AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING This stitch automatically prevents fraying. Sewing 1. Select the stitch pattern. 1 2. Touch the automatic reinforcement stitch key. Utility Stitches 1 Automatic reinforcement stitch key Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering * Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching Trouble shooting Touching the automatic reinforcement stitch key once again, turns off the automatic reinforcement stitch operation.
Setting Up AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING The thread can be cut automatically. * * 4. When sewing is completed, press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread. * Fabric should be placed 3 to 4 stitch lengths behind the presser foot before sewing the reinforcement stitch. My Custom Stitch TM 1 Automatically trims the thread and stops. Retrieving START STOP Editing Embroidery Patterns 3. Press the “START/STOP” button.
Setting Up UTILITY STITCH SELECTION (Example) Buttonholes 2. Touch the “ Sewing 1. Touch the “UTILITY STITCH” key. ” key. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 3. Touch the “BUTTONHOLE” key. Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving 4. Select the desired application. The stitches available and sewing procedure appear on the screen step by step. My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance * Touch the “END” key to return to the original screen. Error Messages 5.
Setting Up Sewing Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 41
Setting Up USEFUL SKILLS The “ ” key ” key is touched ” stitch is selected, the following screen will be Utility Stitches while the “ displayed. ” key. If the “ Sewing 1. Touch the “ Characters and Decorative Stitches * ” key to display the next part of the Touch the “CLOSE” key to return to the original screen. Embroidering 2. Touch the “ procedure.
Setting Up Sewing corners Sewing Keep the needle at the corner of the fabric, then raise the presser foot and turn the fabric. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Before you begin to sew, set a basting thread at the corner point. When you change direction at the corner, start sewing as you pull the basting thread backward. 6 Embroidering For short stitches which are less than 0.
Setting Up 5 Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch * Editing Embroidery Patterns 1. When you raise the presser foot lever further, the presser foot is raised to a higher position to handle thicker fabrics. With the presser foot in the up position, raise the presser foot lever higher to make room for thicker fabrics.
Setting Up 2. UTILITY STITCHES STRAIGHT STITCHES 3 4 3 Normal sewing Normal sewing Reinforced sewing Stretch fabric sewing 1. Baste the fabric or set a pin, sew a reverse stitch at the start, then start sewing. 5 * Place the fabric under presser foot while keeping space from the top edge of the fabric for reverse sewing. Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 Reverse stitch at start Utility Stitches 2 1 2 3 4 Sewing 1 J Embroidering 5 2.
Setting Up For reinforcement stitching on stretch fabric Baste the fabric beforehand and sew along to the basting using a stretch stitch. 5 Do not pull the fabric during sewing. 1 Basting Utility Stitches * Sewing 3 1 Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Changing the stitch length 3 2 1 ” stitch length setting keys to adjust * Maintenance For thin material which is less than 1 mm (1/16”), the stitch length will be set to 4.
Setting Up ADAPTER FOR LOW SHANK ATTACHMENTS Included accessories 1 Adapter 2 Screw (small) * 3 Screw (large) ** 3 2 Utility Stitches 1 Characters and Decorative Stitches Installation of walking foot You can use walking foot only for sewing STRAIGHT STITCH ( · ) and ZIGZAG STITCH ( ). 1. Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder. Editing Embroidery Patterns You can not use this foot for sewing other patterns including horizontal feed (STRAIGHT & ZIGZAG STITCH).
J 1 2 3 Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the right hand side needle drop point is over the edge of the fabric. 5 Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 Needle drop point Utility Stitches Overcasting (using a zigzag stitch) Sewing 1 Zigzag stitch 2 Elastic zigzag stitch 3 Elastic zigzag stitch Setting Up ZIGZAG STITCHES Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Attach the applique using adhesive or basting, then sew it.
2 4 , or 5 6 Thin and medium fabrics Thick fabric Thick and medium stretch fabric Medium stretch fabric Stretch fabric Stretch fabric Utility Stitches When using 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sewing 1 J G stitches 1 Guide When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset, a reinforcement stitch will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing.
Setting Up OVERCASTING (When using the side cutter) 2 3 4 5 By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric. If using the side cutter, select the pattern and then touch the “ ” key. Utility Stitches 1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. Characters and Decorative Stitches 5 Thin and medium fabrics Thick fabric Thick and medium stretch fabric Normal sewing Zigzag stitch Sewing 1 1 2 3 4 5 2. Raise the presser foot lever.
Setting Up Sewing 7. Make a cut of about 2 cm in the fabric. 1 2 cm Utility Stitches 1 Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 8. Place the fabric as shown left figure B. –Right side of cut: on top of the guide plate –Left side of cut: underneath the presser foot 2 A B 5 Retrieving 3 9. Thread the needle, and then pull out a long section of the upper thread, pass it below the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric feed direction.
R 1 2 3 1. Fold the fabric and baste it as illustrated. 5 0.5 cm (3/16”) Surface 0.5 cm (3/16”) Reverse side Basting stitch Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 1 Guide 2 Folded hem Embroidering 2. Attach presser foot “R”. Lower the presser foot so that its guide meets the edge of the folded hem. Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 Utility Stitches 1 Sewing 1 Other fabric 2 Stretch fabric Setting Up BLIND HEM STITCHES Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM 3.
Setting Up Adjusting the needle drop position Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches A– If the needle catches the fold of hem too much. — Touch the “ ” stitch width setting key. This moves the needle away from the fold. B– If the needle does not catch the fold of hem enough. — Touch the “ ” stitch width setting key. This moves the needle closer to the fold.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Suits, overcoat Jeans, trousers Thick coats Thin or medium fabric Stretch fabric with coarse weaves 6 Stretch fabric 7 Thin and medium fabric (for horizontal holes) 8 Jeans, trousers 9 Thick coats 0 The first step in making a bound buttonhole. Utility Stitches 2 1 2 3 4 5 The maximum buttonhole length is 3 cm (1-3/16”) (total of diameter + thickness of button). * Thick thread (#30) cannot be used in with the “ “ ” patterns.
Setting Up 3 * * * Characters and Decorative Stitches * Gently, feed the fabric by hand. The machine will stop with a reinforcement stitch automatically after sewing is completed. If you touch the automatic thread cutting key prior to sewing, the machine cuts both threads automatically after sewing is completed. If the fabric will not feed (for instance, because it is too thick), touch the “ ” stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length. Utility Stitches 5 Sewing 5.
Setting Up Order of one cycle Sewing 1 Utility Stitches 1 Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 Embroidering 1 Reinforcement stitch Editing Embroidery Patterns Sewing stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes onto stretch fabric, insert onto stretch fabric, a gimp thread into the buttonhole seam (“ ” buttonholes only). 1. Hook the gimp thread onto the end of presser foot “A”, insert it into the groove at the front of the presser foot and temporarily tie it there.
Setting Up Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate (Odd-shaped buttons) 1 Example: For a button with a diameter of 1.5 cm (9/16”) and a thickness of 1 cm (3/8”), the scale should be set at 2.5 cm (1”) Utility Stitches 3 Sewing Measure the button diameter + thickness to set the plate. 4 2 1 2 3 4 5 5 Embroidering 6 Characters and Decorative Stitches Thickness [1 cm (3/8”)] Diameter [1.5 cm (9/16”)] Button holder plate Scale Diameter + thickness [2.5 cm (1”)] [0.5 cm (3/16”) in one scale.
A Setting Up BAR TACKING Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc. Sewing 1 2 3 4 Button holder plate Scale 0.5 cm (3/16”) Length of bar tack * 0.5 to 3 cm (3/16” to 1/2”) is suitable for bar tacking. 0.5 to 1 cm (3/16” to 3/18”) is the normal size. 4 3 3 A 3. Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot.
Setting Up 5 * * 1 Presser foot 2 Cardboard Retrieving 2 My Custom Stitch TM Changing the bar tack stitch length 1 2 2 “ ” : Longer 3 “ ” : Shorter If the fabric will not feed (for instance, because it is too thick), touch the “ ” stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length. Trouble shooting Changing the bar tack stitch width 1 2 ” stitch width setting keys to adjust Sewing Chart Touch the “ ” and “ the stitch width.
A 1 Sewing 1 Medium fabric 2 Thick fabric 2 4 4 1 2 3 4 5 Scale on the presser foot Button holder plate 5 mm (3/16”) at “2” on scale Length of darning is equal to scale setting. Width [7 mm (1/4”)] * The maximum stitch length for darning is 3 cm (1-3/16”). Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 Utility Stitches 1. Set the stitch length using the scale on presser foot “A”. 2 Setting Up DARNING 3 Embroidering 5 2. Check the needle drop point and then lower the presser foot.
Setting Up Changing the length of the darning stitch 1 2 2 “ ”: Longer (less dense) 3 “ ”: Shorter (more dense) Changing the bar tack stitch width 2 1 Editing Embroidery Patterns Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch width setting keys to adjust the stitch width. Embroidering If the fabric will not feed (for instance, because it is too thick), touch the “ ” stitch length setting key to increase the stitch length. Characters and Decorative Stitches * Utility Stitches 1 “AUTO”: 2.
J Setting Up TAPE ATTACHING These stitches are used for attaching tape to thin and medium fabric. 1 Sewing 1 Patchwork stitch 2 Elastic zigzag stitch 2 Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns 2. Place the tape on top of the seam which you have just sewn and secure it with pins. Characters and Decorative Stitches Note Before using the basting stitch, rotate the hand wheel and pull up the bobbin thread, grasping the top and bobbin thread pull a length of thread out from the rear of the machine.
N Setting Up EYELET STITCH Stitch for making eyelet on belts, etc. Sewing “ ” and “ ” and “ ” stitch length setting keys and the Utility Stitches 1. Touch the “ ” stitch width setting keys to set the size of Characters and Decorative Stitches the eyelet. Embroidering 1 Needle drop point * Retrieving * The machine stops automatically after sewing a reinforcement stitch. When automatic thread cutting is set, the machine trims both threads automatically after sewing is completed.
Setting Up M BUTTON SEWING This stitch is used for attaching buttons. Utility Stitches 1. Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog adjustment lever to the right to lower the feed dog. Sewing Do not use the automatic thread cutter when attaching buttons, (the threads will become difficult to handle and tying off will not be possible). 1 Feed dog adjustment lever Characters and Decorative Stitches 2.
Setting Up Attaching buttons with four holes Sewing First sew the two holes which are closest to you. Once they have been sewn, raise the presser foot, move the needle to the next two holes and then sew them in the same way. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Attaching a shank to the button 1 Shank lever 6 Retrieving 1. Pull the shank lever toward you and then start sewing. My Custom Stitch TM 3.
J Setting Up BASTING Sewing * 1 5 mm to 30 mm (3/16” to 1-3/16”) Embroidering You can change the length of one stitch to between 5 mm and 30 mm (3/16” to 1-3/16”). Characters and Decorative Stitches Note If you do not want to use a reinforcement stitch at the beginning, you should lift the presser foot, rotate the hand wheel, pull up the bobbin thread and pull a length of top and bobbin thread out from the rear of the machine. Utility Stitches 1. Attach presser foot “J”.
Select the pattern and then touch the “ I Setting Up ZIPPER INSERTION (CENTERED AND SIDE APPLICATION) ” key. Sewing Centered application Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 2 3 4 Utility Stitches 3 1. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the crotch end. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric. Crotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side Embroidering 2 1 Zipper 2 Basting 3 Reverse side Editing Embroidery Patterns 2.
Setting Up Side application Crotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side Utility Stitches 1 2 3 4 Sewing 1. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the crotch end. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric. Characters and Decorative Stitches 4 Reverse side Keep 3 mm (1/8”) for sewing Teeth of zipper Slider on head of zipper Crotch end (Base of zipper) Retrieving 3. Select the “ ” stitch and then touch the “ ” key.
Setting Up Sewing 5. Close the zipper and turn over the fabric. Then attach the other side of the zipper to the fabric. Utility Stitches 1 Reverse side Characters and Decorative Stitches Editing Embroidery Patterns I Embroidering 6. Turn the fabric over to the right side and sew a straight stitch 5 cm from the end, stop the machine, lower the needle, raise the presser foot and then remove the basting stitches. 1 Surface Retrieving 7. Move the zipper pull and sew the remaining part.
J Setting Up DART SEAM Sewing 1 Basting If automatic reinforcement stitching is preset, a reinforcement stitch will automatically be sewn at the sewing start. Embroidering 2. Do not sew a reverse stitch at end. Cut the thread at the end leaving 5 cm (1-15/16”), and then tie both ends together. Characters and Decorative Stitches * Utility Stitches 1 1. Attach presser foot “J”.
J Setting Up GATHERING Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etc. Sewing * Retrieving 2 Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 About 5 cm (1-15/16”) 1 Embroidering 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Pull out the bobbin and upper threads by 5 cm (1-15/16”). Characters and Decorative Stitches If you touch the “GATHERING” key after touching the “ ” key, the stitch length will be set automatically to 4.0 mm (3/16”) and the thread tension will be set automatically to weak.
Setting Up Sewing 5. Smooth the gathers by ironing them. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Pulling out the bobbin thread 1 1 Shuttle * Retrieving 1. Thread the thread along the groove in the direction of the arrow, and leave it there without cutting it. The bobbin cover should still be removed. My Custom Stitch TM 2. While holding the upper thread, press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button twice and then pull out the bobbin thread.
I ” stitch and then touch the “ ” key. Sewing Select the “ Setting Up PINTUCK 1. Mark along the folds on the reverse side of the fabric. Utility Stitches 1 Reverse side Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 2. Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only. 1 Surface Editing Embroidery Patterns ” key. It will not be necessary to adjust the thread tension if pintucking is selected by pressing the “ ” key. My Custom Stitch TM * ” stitch and then touch the “ Retrieving 3.
Setting Up Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 74 Sewing 5. Iron the folds toward the same direction.
J Setting Up FLAT FELL SEAM Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly. Sewing * 2. Spread out the fabric along the finish line. Embroidering When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing. Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 About 1.
Setting Up Finished flat fell seam Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 76 Sewing 1 Surface
J Setting Up APPLIQUES Sewing 1. Attach the applique to the fabric. * Utility Stitches 1 Applique 2 Fabric glue 1 Applique 3. Finish My Custom Stitch TM 1 Applique 2 Needle drop point Retrieving When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing. Press the “REVERSE STITCH” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the finish of sewing.
N Sewing Use a blind hem stitch for applique quilts. Setting Up APPLIQUE QUILTS 1. Trace the pattern onto the applique fabric and then cut around it. Utility Stitches 1 Seam margin (0.3 to 0.5 mm) Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 2. Place a piece of thick paper cut to the finished size onto the fabric, and then fold over the seam margin using an iron.
N Setting Up SCALLOP STITCH Stitch for decorating collars of blouses, edges of table cloths, etc. Sewing 1. Attach presser foot “N”. Sew the remaining edge of the fabric so that the stitch doesn’t go right to the edge of the fabric. * 2. Trim along the stitches carefully so as not to cut the stitches. There are products in the marketplace that will “seal” the trimmed areas. This will give a more finished appearance.
J Setting Up SMOCKING STITCH This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing. Sewing Embroidering 2. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them. Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 About 1 cm (3/8”) Utility Stitches 1. Select the “ ” stitch, set the stitch length to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak setting. Then sew straight stitches at intervals of 1 cm.
J Setting Up PATCHWORK STITCH Sewing 3 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Set the center of the presser foot on the seam lines of the joined fabrics and then sew over the seam, using one of the decorative stitches shown above. Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 Surface 2 Seam Embroidering 5 Straight stitch Seam allowance 1 cm (3/8”) Reverse side Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 2 3 4 Utility Stitches 1. Match the fabric seams right sides together, join together with a straight stitch.
J Setting Up FAGOTING Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etc. Sewing 3 * * Use thick thread. (#30) After sewing, remove the paper. Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 Basting stitch Embroidering 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Center the presser foot on the paper between the folded edges of fabric and begin sewing. Characters and Decorative Stitches 5 1 Basting stitch 2 0.4 cm (3/16”) 3 Thin paper or stabilizer sheet Utility Stitches 1. Baste the fabric onto thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet.
J Setting Up DECORATIVE STITCHING Select the stitch you would like to use. Sewing Utility Stitches Decorative stitching Characters and Decorative Stitches These stitches are used for sewing crazy quilts and for decorating hems. Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Shell tacking ” and set the thread Retrieving 1. Attach presser foot “J”, select “ tension to a strong setting. My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance 2. Fold the fabric in half diagonally. * Use a thin fabric.
“ Utility Stitches A more attractive finish can be obtained if you use the “130/705H Wing” needle when sewing these patterns. If using a wing needle and the stitch width has been set to manually, check that the needle will not touch the presser foot before starting sewing by carefully rotating the balance wheel. Sewing Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems on clothes and decorative stitching on shirt fronts.
Setting Up “ ” hem-stitching Characters and Decorative Stitches Wing needle is a option. Embroidering 2. Sew the decorative stitch on the center of the five threads created above. * Utility Stitches 1 Approx. 4.0 mm (3/16”) or less. 2 Four threads (Pull out) 3 Five threads (Leave) Sewing 1. Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm (3/16”) part which is not yet frayed.
N Setting Up LATERAL SEWING (STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG) Multi-directional sewing on tubular fabrics. Sewing Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches “ ”, “ ”, “ ” and “ ” can also be used to sew diagonally. Slide the flat bed attachment off the machine to create the free arm. Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns 4 3 1 Retrieving 2 ” stitch to the My Custom Stitch TM 1. Attach presser foot “N”. Sew with the “ point required. 1 Start point Maintenance 1 Error Messages 2.
Setting Up Sewing 3. Select the “ ” stitch again, and press the “REVERSE STITCH” button. Utility Stitches 3 Characters and Decorative Stitches ”stitch, and then sew until you reach the 4 * Lateral zigzag sewing should be carried out using the same procedure as lateral straight sewing. Embroidering 4. Select the “ starting point.
Setting Up 3. CHARACTERS AND DECORATIVE STITCHES N 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. 2 6 5 1 7 3 4 2 Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 Block style 2 Alphabet 3 Italic style Embroidering 2. Select the style.
Setting Up Combinations of characters Sewing Try entering “Bus”. 1. Touch “B”. If you select the wrong character by mistake, touch the “CLEAR” key to clear the character selection. Utility Stitches * Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 2. Touch “abc. . .” to switch to lower-case. Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving 3. Touch “u” and “s”. 1 Space key Maintenance 1 Any combination of 70 characters or spaces can be accepted at one time.
Setting Up DECORATIVE STITCHES 2. Touch the “ ” key. The decorative stitch pattern selection screen will be displayed. Sewing 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. Utility Stitches 2 3 4 Editing Embroidery Patterns 6 5 Embroidering 1 1 Pattern selection keys 2 Touch this key to change the thread tension. 3 Touch this key to select single or repeat sewing. (Refer to page 94.) 4 Touch this key to change the pattern size. (Refer to page 94.) 5 Touch this key to move to the next screen.
Setting Up DECORATIVE STITCHES (7 mm) 2. Touch the “ ” key. The decorative stitch pattern selection screen will be displayed. Sewing 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. Utility Stitches 1 9 8 3 4 5 6 7 key to reverse the pattern Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM 6 Touch the key to reverse the pattern vertically. 7 Touch this key to adjust the stitch width and stitch length. 8 Touch this key to move to the next screen. 9 Touch this key to move to the previous screen.
Setting Up SATIN STITCHES 2. Touch the “ ” key. The satin stitch selection screen will be displayed. 1 2 4 5 6 78 Editing Embroidery Patterns 3 Embroidering 0 9 Retrieving 1 Pattern selection keys 2 Touch this key to adjust the stitch width and stitch length settings. 3 Touch this key to change the thread tension. 4 Touch this key to save a pattern combination to memory. (Refer to page 100.) 5 Touch this key to select single or repeat sewing. (Refer to page 89.
Setting Up CROSS STITCHING 2. Touch the “ ” key. The cross stitch selection screen will be displayed. Sewing 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. The different types of patterns available will be displayed. Utility Stitches 1 3 4 * * My Custom Stitch TM If you select the wrong pattern by mistake, touch the “CLEAR” key to clear the pattern selection. Up to 70 different patterns can be combined into a single pattern. Retrieving 3. Touch the pattern that you would like to use.
Touch the “ Sewing Changing the pattern size (Actual size) ” (large/small) key to change the pattern size. Utility Stitches L Setting Up CHARACTER AND DECORATIVE STITCH ADJUSTMENT S Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering S Editing Embroidery Patterns L Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Touch the “ ” (repeat/single) key to sew one stitch pattern only or to repeat same stitch pattern. 2. Touch the “ ” (repeat/single) key. The selected stitch pattern will be single. Error Messages 1.
Setting Up Elongation Sewing For satin stitches, it is possible to use the “ ” key to change the size of the pattern in five steps without changing the stitch width or stitch length. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 1 1 2 3 4 5 Editing Embroidery Patterns 2 Retrieving 1 Actual size 2 Pattern length My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance * ” The number shown in the darkened square indicates the current setting. Error Messages 1.
Setting Up ” key will provide a confirmation of the selected Utility Stitches Note Pressing the stitches. ” and “ Sewing Example: To combine “ Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 1. Select the “ ” stitch. Editing Embroidery Patterns 3. Select the “ ” key twice to switch to “ ”. Retrieving 2. Touch the “ ” stitch.
Setting Up Sewing Customize patterns by combining satin stitches using the “ ” and “ ” keys One touch of the “up” key will move the stitch pattern up half of it’s finished height. Utility Stitches One touch of the “down” key will move the stitch pattern down half of it’s finished height. Characters and Decorative Stitches Note Pressing the stitches. key will provide a confirmation of the selected Embroidering Example: Satin stitch pattern Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving 1.
Setting Up Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Stitch pattern Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 98 key will provide a confirmation of the selected stitches. Note Pressing the Operation Embroidering Making various pattern combinations Sewing 4. Touch the “ ” key. The next pattern will move down half of it’s finished height.
Setting Up Changing Mirror Image [Left and Right (the “ ” key), and Top and Bottom (the “ Sewing 1. Touch the “ ” key)] ” key. Mirror Imaging with the “ ” Key Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Retrieving 1. Touch the “ Editing Embroidery Patterns Normal Mirror Image Horizontally (left to right) ” key. Inverting with the “ Embroidering 2. Patterns selected when this key is activated will be mirror imaged from left to right.
Setting Up Confirming entry of combined stitch patterns Sewing 1. Touch the “CHECK” key. Stitch patterns will appear while moving on the screen. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 2. After checking the patterns, touch the “CLOSE” key. The display will return to the original screen. Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 100 It takes approximately 10 seconds for a pattern to be saved.
Setting Up Utility Stitches To delete a pattern that is already saved in the memory, touch the “DELETE” key; to cancel the saving of a pattern, touch the “CANCEL” key. Sewing If the memory is full and no more patterns can be saved Characters and Decorative Stitches Erasing a pattern 1. Touch the “DELETE” key. 3 Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 This indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. 2 If you touch pockets, the pattern which is saved in that pocket will be displayed.
Setting Up SEWING Sewing attractive finishes N Thin and medium fabrics 75/11 (Embroidery) 3 Editing Embroidery Patterns NEEDLE 2 Embroidering #50 – #60 Characters and Decorative Stitches THREAD Utility Stitches FABRIC 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer 3 Thin paper When sewing thin or stretch fabrics, fabrics with coarse weaves, or characters/decorative stitches stored in the machine attach interfacing to the reverse side.
Setting Up Sewing 2. Draw lines to join the marks as shown in the illustration. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Sewing Retrieving 1. Attach presser foot “N”. 3 5 2. Place the fabric under the presser foot, pull the upper thread out to the side and then lower the presser foot.
Setting Up 4. Once sewing of the character has been completed, the machine will automatically sew a reinforcement stitch and then stop. 6 Editing Embroidery Patterns CAUTION When sewing some patterns, the needle will stop in the raised position while the fabric is fed due to the needle bar separation mechanism which is used in this machine.
N 1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key. Utility Stitches 2. Touch the “FINE ADJUSTMENT OF STITCH” key. Sewing A stitch pattern may get deformed due to the weave of thread or cloth. It is a good idea to first make a trial stitching, and then make adjustments for each stitch pattern if necessary. Setting Up ADJUSTING STITCH PATTERNS Characters and Decorative Stitches * From –9 to +9 Editing Embroidery Patterns 4. Touch the “END” key when the adjustment is finished.
Setting Up 4. EMBROIDERING PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING Q Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns * Utility Stitches NOTES ON THE EMBROIDERY UNIT (1) Always turn off the main power switch when connecting or removing the embroidery unit and embroidery card (memory card). (2) Connect embroidery unit firmly into the plug connector and socket of the machine. (3) Do not touch the connector of embroidery unit.
Setting Up Sewing Utility Stitches 1. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 3. Loosen the set screw to remove the presser foot holder. Characters and Decorative Stitches 4. Attach the embroidery foot “Q”. 5. Set arm of embroidery foot “Q” on needle holder, use the metal disk provided with your machine (accessory #14 on page 7) or a screwdriver to tighten the screw firmly.
Setting Up Removing the embroidery unit CAUTION Make sure that the power is turned off, otherwise damage may result. Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 Embroidering 1 Release button Characters and Decorative Stitches 2. Turn off the power, hold the left side of the embroidery unit, and while pressing the release button, gently slide the embroidery unit away from the machine. Utility Stitches CAUTION If the above procedure is not carried out, the embroidery unit cannot be placed in the case. Sewing 1.
Setting Up Initializing the embroidery unit 2 3 4 5 Alphabetical characters One-point patterns Frame patterns Floral alphabets Patterns found on memory card (optional) Touch to position the embroidery arm for removing unit. 6 Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 My Custom Stitch TM 1 Retrieving The types of patterns available will then be displayed on the LCD. Editing Embroidery Patterns CAUTION Do not place your hands near the embroidery arm, otherwise injury may result.
Setting Up SELECTING AND SEWING PATTERNS Selecting alphabetical characters Sewing How to combine characters 1. Select the character required. If another screen is being displayed, touch the “EMBROIDERY” key before selecting the character. 2 3 Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 Embroidering 4 Retrieving 1 Touch this key to change the thread tension and the stitch density. (Refer to page 29 and page 122.) 2 Touch this key when you want to change the color of each character sewn.
Setting Up Selecting one-point patterns If another screen is being displayed, touch the “EMBROIDERY” key before touching the onepoint pattern key. Utility Stitches * Sewing 1. Touch the “ ” key. The one-point pattern selection screen will be displayed. Characters and Decorative Stitches * 6 7 4 Maintenance 3 My Custom Stitch TM 2 Error Messages 1 The selected pattern will be displayed. 2 This indicates the order of color changes. The color displayed below each pattern is for reference only.
Setting Up Selecting frame patterns * * Retrieving 3. Select the desired type of stitch to form the frame. The combined pattern is then shown on the LCD screen. Editing Embroidery Patterns If you touch the “RETURN” key, the previous screen will be displayed. Embroidering 2. Select the desired shape for the frame. The frame pattern will be selected and the stitch pattern selection screen will be displayed.
Setting Up Sewing The selected pattern can be changed with the options shown on screen. 1 2 3 4 Embroidering 5 Characters and Decorative Stitches 8 Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 Indicates the stitch selected for the frame pattern. 2 This indicates the order of color changes. 3 Touch this key to change the thread tension and the stitch density. (Refer to page 29 and page 122.) 4 Touch this key to move the sewing position. (Refer to page 123.
Setting Up 8 * 4 5 My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting CAUTION – Be sure to insert and remove the memory card only while “ ” is being displayed or while the power is turned off. – 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 slot may become damaged. – Insert so that the card appears as shown in the illustration at left.
Setting Up Sewing 2. Touch the “ ” key. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches If another screen is being displayed, touch the “EMBROIDERY” key before touching the “ ” key. 4. Select the desired pattern. If you touch the “RETURN” key, the previous screen will be displayed. 6 1 7 4 5 Maintenance 3 My Custom Stitch TM 8 2 Error Messages Trouble shooting 1 Indicates the selected pattern. 2 This indicates the order of color changes.
Setting Up MEMORY Saving a pattern combination in memory Example: To save the “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” pattern in memory address 1. * Do not turn off the power while a pattern is being saved (while “Saving” is displayed). It takes approximately 10 seconds for a pattern to be saved. For details on retrieving a pattern which has been saved, refer to page 156. Editing Embroidery Patterns * Embroidering 2. Touch the “ ” key. Once the pattern has been saved, the display will return to the previous screen.
Setting Up EMBROIDERING Embroidering attractive finishes Editing Embroidery Patterns 75/11 (Embroidery) 2 Embroidering NEEDLE Characters and Decorative Stitches THREAD Upper thread Brother poly 40 color thread set (#50) Refer to page 8. Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin thread Refer to page 8. 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer Utility Stitches FABRIC When embroidering fabrics, attach a non-woven type of stabilizer fabric.
Setting Up 1 3 1 2 3 4 Inner frame Outer frame Adjusting screw Loosen * This precautionary step will help reduce pattern distortion while embroidering. Be sure to align the ▲ mark on the inner frame with the ▼ mark on the outer frame. 1 Tighten Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 3. Place the embroidery sheet into the inner frame, while matching lines on the sheet with mark on fabric.
Setting Up Sewing 6. Remove the embroidery sheet before starting to embroider. 1 1 Hole for removing Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches 1. Raise the presser foot to its highest position. Then pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot with the mounting bracket on the left side and the fabric right side up. Editing Embroidery Patterns Be sure to wait until the embroidery unit has finished initializing before fitting the embroidery frame. (Refer to page 109.
Setting Up Embroidering * * Be sure to raise the presser foot lever before threading the needle. Editing Embroidery Patterns 2. Thread the needle for the first color and pass it through embroidery foot “Q”. Hold this thread in your left hand while leaving a certain amount of slack in the thread. Embroidering 5 The color displayed below each pattern is for reference. Some color regions may not have a color displayed below them; you can sew these parts with any color you like.
Setting Up Sewing Utility Stitches 5. Replace the upper thread with the thread for the second region of color, and then start the machine again. After the part indicated by (2) has been embroidered, the machine will once more stop automatically. (2) Characters and Decorative Stitches Editing Embroidery Patterns (3) My Custom Stitch TM 8. Trim any excess thread. Retrieving 7. Replace the upper thread with the thread for the fourth region of color, and then start the machine again.
Setting Up Embroidering a single color pattern when “MULTI COLOR” is displayed * 1. Touch the “TENSION” key. Editing Embroidery Patterns The stitch density adjustment is not available for all patterns. Patterns other than the characters and some frame patterns are not adjustable. Embroidering Changing the stitch density for characters and some frame patterns Characters and Decorative Stitches This pattern is the No. 2 FLOWER pattern from the option card. Utility Stitches 2.
Setting Up MOVING THE LOCATION (LAYOUT) Sewing The position for embroidering the pattern can be changed by touching the “LAYOUT” key. This is useful if you want to embroider a pattern at a location such as in the corner of the fabric or if you want to align a pattern away from the center of the embroidery area of the frame. Utility Stitches B Touch the “LAYOUT” key. The layout screen will be displayed.
Setting Up Moving the embroidery location * Example: To move the embroidering position to the upper right ” key. Retrieving Touch the “ Editing Embroidery Patterns If you touch the “CENTER” key, the embroidering position will return to the center. Use the hole on the embroidery foot as a guide, and never lower the needle while it is moving. Embroidering * Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 Shows the distance from the center position Utility Stitches 1.
Setting Up Embroidering from a specific starting point Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 2. Touch the “ ” key. The needle will move to the starting position. (The embroidery frame will move.) Utility Stitches 1. Make a mark at the starting position on the fabric in 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.
Setting Up Reversing patterns * If the “ ” key appears on the display in reverse mode, it indicates that the pattern has been reversed horizontally showing a mirror image. The “ ” key will not be displayed for some patterns. Utility Stitches * ” key to reverse the pattern horizontally. Sewing 1.
Setting Up Changing the size of characters, frame patterns and pattern Sewing You can change the size of character and frame patterns to any size you wish. [When changing character size] Utility Stitches 1. Touch the “SIZE” key. Characters and Decorative Stitches ” key to reset the size touch the “ ” key. The size will change each time one of these keys is pressed. * The maximum frame pattern size is different for each pattern. Some frame patterns can be enlarged further if they are rotated 90°.
Setting Up Sewing [When changing frame pattern and patterns size] 1. Touch the “SIZE” key. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches reduce the size, touch the “ ” key; to ” key to reset the size * The maximum frame pattern size is different for each pattern. Some frame patterns can be enlarged further if they are rotated 90°. * * Error Messages * There are some patterns that cannot be enlarged or reduced.
Setting Up ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS If the thread breaks during embroidering 3 4 5 6 4. Lower the presser foot lever and start embroidering. The “START/ STOP” button may not function for a few seconds after the “FORWARD SEARCH” or “REVERSE SEARCH” key is touched, however this is not a sign of a malfunction.
Setting Up When sewing again from the beginning Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 130 Utility Stitches 2. Lower the presser foot lever and start embroidering. Sewing 1. Touch the “HOME” key. The needle will return to the embroidery start position.
Setting Up EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Linking characters Sewing Use this feature when the characters cannot be sewn all at once. Example: Embroidering ABC, then linking DE Utility Stitches 1. Touch “A”, “B”, and “C”, touch the “LAYOUT” key to move the needle to the center position, and then touch the “ ” key. Characters and Decorative Stitches * 1 Match the line of embroidery with reference lines on the embroidery sheet that fits the frame you are using.
Setting Up Embroidering appliques (using a frame pattern) Utility Stitches 1. Select the applique material for the project, attach a stabilizer material, place it into the embroidery frame and attach the embroidery frame to the machine. Sewing You can use frame patterns with the same shape and size to sew appliques. Characters and Decorative Stitches the“ ” stitch. Embroider onto the applique material. Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame.
Setting Up Sewing ” 1 Satin stitch “ Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 Embroidering Finished applique on the project Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 133
Setting Up Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Case B 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer Characters and Decorative Stitches 3 Utility Stitches 2 Case A 1 Fabric 2 Attach the stabilizer fabric by ironing. (If you do not wish to iron, attach the stabilizer fabric with a basting stitch.) 3 Stabilizer Sewing 1 Use stabilizer fabric to provide extra support while embroidering. After embroidering is completed, remove the stabilizer fabric carefully.
Setting Up 5. EMBROIDERY EDITING EMBROIDERY EDITING CAPABILITIES Embroidering BEAR Characters and Decorative Stitches Layout (Movement) Patterns can be moved to a desired position within the 18 cm long x 13 cm wide embroidery area by using the edit function and confirming the position on the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen.
Setting Up HOW TO EDIT Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 136 Embroidering 2. Press the “EMBROIDERY EDIT” key to display the following screen. Sewing 1. Attach the embroidery unit and make necessary preparations before Embroidering. * See pages 106 to 108 for details.
Setting Up Character Editing Sewing Example: Editing the Alphabet “ 1. Select character type. ” Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 2. First, designate the character size. (If you select hiragana/katakana, also designate vertical characters or horizontal characters at the same time.) Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving 3. Next, select character configuration. Press the “ ” key. My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance ” key. Error Messages 4. Select configuration type.
Setting Up ” key. Sewing 5. Select character, then press the “ Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 2 3 5 6 7 89 0 Editing Embroidery Patterns 4 Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM 1 Press these keys to move patterns in the direction of the arrows. (See page 139 for details.) 2 Press this key to bring the pattern back to the center of the embroidery area. 3 Press this key to delete the pattern being edited. (See page 141 for details.
Setting Up Sewing Moving Characters Press the key marked with the arrow pointing in the direction you want to move the character. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving Spacing Characters ” key to alter character spacing. Press the “ ” key to open the space between characters. Press the “ ” key to close the space between characters.
Setting Up Sewing Changing Character Size ” key to alter character sizes. Press the “ ” key to increase character size. Press the “ ” key to decrease character size. Utility Stitches Press the “ Characters and Decorative Stitches ” key when Changing of character size Press the “ ” key to revert back to the original character size. Press the “ ” key to rotate patterns. Retrieving Rotating Characters Editing Embroidery Patterns is completed.
Setting Up Sewing Changing Configurations Press the “ ” key to change configuration. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Select the type of Configuration. After selecting configuration type, press the “ ” key. Editing Embroidery Patterns The “ ” key is displayed when curve configuration is Press the “ My Custom Stitch TM selected. Retrieving Changing the Extent of the Curve ” key.
Setting Up Press the “ Sewing Completing Edit Work ” key when editing is completed. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches 2 Retrieving 1 Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 Press this key when you want to correct an edited pattern. (See page 154 for details.) 2 Press this key when editing is completed. Embroidering The edited pattern is displayed on the edit screen. Select pattern type if another pattern is to be edited at this point.
Setting Up One-point Editing Sewing 1. Select the one-point type. Example: Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 2. Select embroidery pattern. Editing Embroidery Patterns * Retrieving 3. Designate size, then press the “ ” key. ” is displayed when there are 2 pattern sizes and “ ” is displayed when there are 3 pattern sizes. Select a size. Error Messages 1 The pattern changes size of the pattern.
Setting Up Press the “ ” key to mirror image patterns to the left or Sometimes the “ pattern selected. ” key is not displayed due to the Utility Stitches right. * Sewing Mirror Imaging Patterns to the Left or Right Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving See pages 139 to 142 for details on other editing methods.
Setting Up Border Pattern Editing Sewing 1. Select border pattern. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 2. Select border shape. Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving 3. Select stitching style. My Custom Stitch TM Sewing Chart 2 Trouble shooting 1 Error Messages 1 Use this key to change the size of the pattern. (See page 140 for details.) 2 Use this key to rotate the pattern. Maintenance 4. The selected border pattern will be displayed on the edit screen.
Setting Up Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards (sold separately) Sewing Note Only insert or remove embroidery cards when " " is displayed. 2. Press the “Embroidery Edit” key followed by the “ ” embroidery card. Editing Embroidery Patterns key to display the pattern selection screen for the Embroidering Note Do not try to insert the card in any other direction than that of the card arrow and do not try to forcefully insert the card as either of these actions may cause damage.
Setting Up Editing Combinations ” alphabet characters with Sewing Example: Editing the “ stitching pattern in one location. Utility Stitches 1. Attach the embroidery unit and carry out pre-embroidery preparations. (See Page 106 to 108 for details.) Characters and Decorative Stitches The available types of stitching patterns will be displayed. 3. Press “ ”. Embroidering 2. Press the "Embroidery Edit" key. Editing Embroidery Patterns Item “ ”, and press “ Retrieving 4. Select “ ”.
Setting Up Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches 7. Specify alphabet character size, then select “ ”. Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 148 ”. 9. Input "BEAR BEAR", then press “ ”. ”, then press “ 8. Select “ ”. Press “ Sewing 6. Select alphabet characters.
Setting Up ” to move the alphabet characters upwards to a position that is well balanced with the “ Sewing 10 Press “ ”. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches ” when you would like to adjust the degree of the alphabet character array curve. Embroidering 11. Press “ Editing Embroidery Patterns ” and “ ” to adjust the degree of the alphabet character array curve, and press “ ” * Press “ My Custom Stitch TM when all adjustments are completed. Retrieving 12.
Setting Up Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches 15. The "SEWING" screen will be displayed. (See page 153 for details on sewing.) Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 150 ”. Press “ Sewing 14. Finish editing.
Setting Up SAVING A PATTERN COMBINATION TO MEMORY 1. Touch the “ Sewing You can save up to 15 different patterns in the memory. However, if some of the patterns contain large amounts of data, it may not be possible to save the whole 15 patterns. ”key. Utility Stitches Retrieving If no more patterns can be saved There are already 15 patterns in the memory. The data currently stored has filled the entire memory area. To delete a pattern that is already saved in the memory, touch the “DELETE” key.
Setting Up Sewing Deleting a stored pattern 1 4 5 6 This indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. This indicates the amount of data in the pattern. This displays the pattern which is saved in that pocket. Touch this key to delete a saved pattern. Touch this key to cancel the deleting of a pattern. This indicates how much data space is needed. then touch the “ ” key. Embroidering 2.
Setting Up Let's Sew Note: Be sure to thoroughly read page 120 and 121 ("Embroidery" and "Sewing") before sewing. Sewing CAUTION Always check the layout screen display (see page 117 for details) before using the medium-size and small-size embroidery frames (sold separately). Misuse will lead to the application of pressure to the embroidery frame, and may cause injuries. Utility Stitches ” alphabet ” and the next screen will be displayed. First, sew the “ ”.
Setting Up CORRECTING EDITED PATTERNS Correcting another stitch pattern during editing tool, press the “ Sewing If you want to correct another pattern while using the editing ” key when the screen on the left is Utility Stitches being displayed to return to the edit screen. Characters and Decorative Stitches 1. Press the “ ” key at the edit screen to enable Press the “ * ” key, then select a character. The selected pattern will appear darker than other patterns.
Setting Up Correcting stitch patterns after editing Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 155 Sewing ” key to make corrections after editing has been Press the “ completed. (See page 154 for details on correction methods.
Setting Up 6. RETRIEVING RETRIEVING CHARACTERS AND PATTERNS * Make sure that the power is turned off before doing this. 2. Touch the “CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH” key. ” symbol indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. Touch the “ ” to display the saved pattern. 1 3. Touch the pocket in order to retrieve the desired patterns, ” key. Error Messages and then touch the “ Maintenance 2 My Custom Stitch TM 1 Touch this key to delete the saved pattern.
Setting Up RETRIEVING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN * Make sure that the power is turned off before doing this. Sewing Preparation: Attach the embroidery unit. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches 1. Touch the “MEMORY RECALL” key. A screen such as the left will be displayed. Embroidering 2. Touch the “EMBROIDERY” key. Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 2 and then touch the “ ” key. Maintenance 3.
Setting Up RETRIEVING AN EDITED PATTERN * Make sure that the power is turned off before doing this. Sewing Preparation: Attach the embroidery unit. Utility Stitches 2. Touch the “EMBROIDERY EDIT” key. EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY EDIT Embroidering CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH Characters and Decorative Stitches 1. Touch the “MEMORY RECALL” key. A screen such as the left will be displayed.
Setting Up DELETING A STORED PATTERN Example: Deleting an embroidery pattern CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH EMBROIDERY Sewing UTILITY STITCH 1. Press the “MEMORY RECALL” button. 2. Touch the “EMBROIDERY” key. Utility Stitches EMBROIDERY EDIT OPERATION GUIDE MEMORY RECALL touch the “ To delete a pattern which is stored inside a pocket on a memory card, that particular memory card must be inserted into the machine at the time. Embroidering * ” key. Characters and Decorative Stitches 3.
You can use the “MY CUSTOM STITCHTM” to sew patterns that you have drawn yourself. * “Grid sheet” 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 1. Draw the illustration onto the grid sheet (SA500, X80948001). 5 0 0mm 1 5mm 10mm 3 2 15mm 20mm * Retrieving Simplify the drawing so that it can be drawn as a continuous line. If sewing continuous patterns, the height of the start point and end point should be the same.
Setting Up 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 10 6 33 12 21 10 11 36 22 06 7 35 11 22 12 10 37 23 00 8 35 08 23 08 09 38 19 00 9 37 12 24 12 08 39 42 00 10 35 14 25 07 06 40 11 32 14 26 12 06 41 12 30 11 27 06 03 42 13 30 05 28 10 02 43 14 29 03 29 05 00 44 15 26 08 30 10
Setting Up GENERATING THE DATA Sewing Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached, remove. * Turn off the power supply before removing the embroidery unit. 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. 1 7 3. To input the stitch which you have drawn on the grid sheet. First, select whether to sew one stitch or three stitches with the “ ” key between each point. To sew one stitch, touch the key so that it appears as “ ”; to sew three stitches, touch the key so that it appears as “ ”.
Setting Up Sewing 7. The sewing screen will then be displayed. * 1 * If you have entered points which are too close together the fabric may not feed properly. Edit the points to make the space between each point larger. Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 Linking stitch Utility Stitches * Touch the “RE-EDIT” key to return to the input screen and make changes to your own stitch.
Setting Up EDITING AN EXISTING “ ” 1. Touch the “EDIT” key. Sewing 2 Touch this key if you would like to insert a point. ” back to the starting 2 1 ” back one point. 5 Touch this key to move the “ ” forward one point. 6 Touch this key to move the “ ” to the last point. 1. Touch the “ “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ” key to move the Retrieving Moving a point Editing Embroidery Patterns 3 4 5 6 4 Touch this key to move the “ Embroidering 3 Touch this key to move the “ position.
Setting Up Moving part or all of a pattern “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ Sewing 1. Touch the “ ” key to move the ” to the start point which you would like to move. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches The points behind the “ ” will be enclosed by a “ (This indicates the area which is to be moved.) ”. Embroidering 2. Touch the “BLOCK MOVE” key. Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving 3. Touch the “ ” or “ ” key to move to the desired position, and then touch the “SET” key.
Setting Up 2. Touch the “INSERT” key. ” will move to this Sewing A new point will be inserted and the “ newly- inserted point. Utility Stitches * Repeat step 1, 2, 3, 4 for additional editing. Retrieving 1. Touch the “END EDIT” key. The display will return to the input screen. You can then continue to enter the pattern. Editing Embroidery Patterns Once you have finished editing Embroidering 4. Touch the “SET” key when you are finished making the changes at this coordinate point.
Setting Up STORING THE “ ” WHICH YOU HAVE ENTERED Characters and Decorative Stitches CAUTION: Do not turn off the power while the word “Saving” is displayed. The data being stored may be deleted. Utility Stitches Refer to the next page for details on how to retrieve a pattern which has been stored. Sewing Up to five patterns can be stored, Touch the “MEMORY” key. (It will take approximately 10 seconds for the pattern to be stored.
Setting Up RETRIEVING A “ ” 1 Release button * 1 2. Touch the “ Characters and Decorative Stitches 1. Touch the “MEMORY RECALL” key. Utility Stitches Turn off the power supply before removing the embroidery unit. Sewing Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it. ” key. Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns The “ ” indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. 1 2 ” to select a saved pattern and have it 1 Touch this key to delete a saved pattern.
Setting Up MAINTENANCE CLEANING Sewing Cleaning the screen Utility Stitches CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen, otherwise injury and electric shocks may result. If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents.
Setting Up Utility Stitches 1. Turn off the power and remove the presser foot holder and the needle. 5 Sewing Always keep the machine clean. Characters and Decorative Stitches 3. Remove the needle plate. Editing Embroidery Patterns 1 Needle plate Embroidering 2. Loosen the screws. Using the metal disk provided. 3 5 1 5. Take out the shuttle. 1 Trouble shooting 1 Race 2 Shuttle Error Messages 6.
Setting Up CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB When replacing the light bulb Sewing 1. Turn the power off. * The power cord plug must be removed from the electric outlet prior to changing the bulb. Utility Stitches 2. Loosen the screw on the reverse side of sewing head. 3. Remove the end cap. 2 Characters and Decorative Stitches 1 1 Screw 2 End cap 4. Replace the snap-in the light bulb with a new one. * Light bulbs are available through your dealer.
Sewing fabrics Taffeta Synthetic mercerized 60-80 Flannel, Gabardine Silk 50-80 Lawn Cotton 60-80 Georgette Synthetic mercerized 60-80 Challis, Satin Silk 50-80 Denim Cotton 30-50 Corduroy Synthetic mercerized 50 Tweed Silk 50 11-14 9-11 14-16 Stretch Golden needle 11-14 Thread for knit My Custom Stitch TM Jersey Retrieving 60-80 Editing Embroidery Patterns Cotton Embroidering Thick Broad cloth Characters and Decorative Stitches Thin Size Utility Stitches Medium
Setting Up ERROR MESSAGES Sewing If the machine is not properly set and the “START/STOP” button is pressed, or a correction of your operating procedure is required, the machine will not start and it will instruct you with an alarm and warning message on the LCD. Warning messages Utility Stitches This message is displayed if motor is locked. Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering This message is displayed when the machine finds that the upper thread is cut.
Setting Up Sewing This message is displayed when trying to retrieve a pattern from a memory card and that memory card is not inserted. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches This message is displayed when the “CARD” key is touched while a memory card that cannot be read by this machine is inserted. Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns This message is displayed when you have tried to retrieve a pattern from one memory card while a different memory card was inserted into the slot.
Setting Up Sewing This message is displayed if the “UTILITY STITCH” or “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” keys are touched while in embroidering mode. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches This message is displayed when the foot controller is used while the embroidery unit is connected. Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns This message is displayed when the “NEEDLE POSITION” or “AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTER” button is pressed while the bobbin winding shaft is pushed to the right.
Setting Up Sewing This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached while the needle is lowered. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches This message is displayed if the “START/STOP” button is pressed while the foot controller is still connected. Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns This message is displayed if the “START/STOP” button is touched when in editing mode.
Setting Up “TENSION” key “ ” key ● “SET” key Editing Embroidery Patterns ● ● Embroidering “START/STOP” button “REVERSE STITCH” button “ ” key Characters and Decorative Stitches ● ● ● Utility Stitches This message is displayed when any of the following are pressed, while no pattern has been selected. Sewing This message is displayed in embroidery mode when the combination of characters is too big to fit within the embroidery frame.
Setting Up Instruction messages Sewing This message is displayed while a pattern is being saved into memory. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches This message is displayed when the machine detects that the bobbin thread is running out. Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns This message is displayed during bobbin winding. Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM This message is displayed while the embroidery unit is initializing.
Setting Up Sewing This message is displayed when the memory is full and no more patterns can be stored. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches This message is displayed when a pattern is being retrieved in embroidery mode.
Setting Up TROUBLESHOOTING USING THE “OPERATION GUIDE” KEY Utility Stitches 1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key and then touch the “TROUBLE CHECK” key. Sewing This machine is equipped with an easy to use trouble check function which provides assistance when there is a problem with sewing. Touch the applicable heading and check the cause of the problem. Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns 2. Select the heading which corresponds to the problem you are having.
Setting Up Trouble with threads and stitches Utility Stitches 3. Set spool of thread correctly. 4. Correct needle is not used. 4. Change to proper needle. 5. Shuttle is damaged. 5. Contact service center. 1. Upper thread is tangled. 1. Remove thread ends in the race or inner shuttle or from around spool pin. 2. Bobbin is not threaded properly in the shuttle. 2. Set bobbin properly and pull out the bobbin thread. 1. Needle is not correctly inserted. 1. Insert needle properly. 2.
Setting Up Mechanical trouble 3. Change to proper needle. 4. Thread is entangled. 4. Remove thread-ends in the race or inner shuttle. 1. Needle is not correctly inserted. 1. Set needle properly. 2. Correct needle is not used. 2. Change to proper needle. 3. The combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct. 3. Check the “RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE” on page 172. 4. The fabric is pulled too much. 4. Sew without pulling but just guide the fabric. 3.
Setting Up G J R R C T . . C T . . C T C T Reinforcement at opening of pocket, etc. . . C T Darning of medium fabric . . C T Darning of thick fabric . . C T . . C T L S C T Attaching buttons . – C T Basting . . C T J Appliques . . C T N Appliques . . C T . . C T . . C T . . C T . . C T . . C T . . C T .. . C T A . . C T . . C T TAPE ATTACHING J . . C T EYELET N . . C T BUTTON SEWING . . C T .
REINFORCEMENT STITCH KEY STITCH WIDTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY STITCH LENGTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT PATTERN NAME OF PATTERN USE C T Decorative stitching of thin to medium stretch fabric . . C T Decorative stitching . . C T Decorative stitching . . C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T – – C T Decorative hems . .
Setting Up AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING ALPHABET (Italic) L, S C T DECORATIVE STITCH L, S – – STITCH WIDTH BY STITCH ADJUSTING KEY USE SELECT KEY CHARACTERS N Character sewing – – CROSS STITCH – – – – DECORATIVE 7 mm WIDTH . .
Setting Up PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) Utility stitches Sewing Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Alphabet (Block style) My Custom Stitch TM Size “L” (Large) : 11 mm (7/16”), “S” (Small) : 7 mm (1/4”) Retrieving Character sewing Maintenance Size “L” (Large) : 11 mm (7/16”), “S” (Small) : 7 mm (3/8”) Error Messages Alphabet (Italic style) Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 186
Setting Up Sewing Alphabet (Cursive hand writing style) Size “L” (Large) : 27 mm (1”), “S” (Small) : 15 mm (3/8”) Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Satin stitches Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Cross stitches Maintenance Size cannot be changed.
Setting Up Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 188 Sewing Decorative stitch Size can be set to “L” (Large) or “S” (Small).
Setting Up Sewing Decorative stitch 7 mm WIDTH Stitch width and length is adjustable.
Setting Up Character embroidery chart Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Sizes can be enlarged or reduced. Trouble shooting Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 190 Sewing Chart Stitch Error Messages Frames Maintenance Frame pattern embroidery chart Sewing Sizes: [L] 30 mm (1-3/16”), [M] 15 mm (9/16”), [S] 7.5 mm (1/4”).
Setting Up PATTERNS (MEMORY CARD) One point mark embroidery pattern Sewing 1 ... 0 0 1 2 ... 0 7 0 3 ... 3 0 7 4 ... 2 1 4 5 ... 8 0 0 1 ... 0 1 0 2 ... 3 3 9 3 ... 2 1 4 4 ... 7 0 7 1 ... 2 0 8 2 ... 5 0 7 3 ... 0 3 0 4 ... 4 0 5 1 ... 0 8 5 2 ... 0 3 0 3 ... 5 1 3 4 ... 2 0 5 1 ... 0 8 5 2 ... 5 1 3 3 ... 5 0 7 4 ... 2 0 5 1 ... 5 0 2 2 ... 0 8 5 3 ... 2 0 8 1 ... 3 3 9 2 ... 0 0 1 3 ... 9 0 0 1 ...
Floral alphabet 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 810 ..... 070 ..... 612 ..... 205 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 810 ..... 205 ..... 070 ..... 612 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 810 ..... 205 ..... 612 ..... 070 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 205 ..... 810 ..... 612 ..... 070 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 810 ..... 070 ..... 612 ..... 205 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 070 ..... 810 ..... 205 ..... 612 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 205 .....
1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 810 ..... 070 ..... 205 ..... 612 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 810 ..... 070 ..... 205 ..... 070 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 612 ..... 070 ..... 810 ..... 205 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 810 ..... 612 ..... 205 ..... 070 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 810 ..... 205 ..... 612 ..... 070 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 810 ..... 612 ..... 070 ..... 205 1 2 3 4 5 6 ..... 017 ..... 513 ..... 810 ..... 070 ..... 612 .....
