Brother ULT 2003D manual

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Introduction IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - T o 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 immed[...]

A-2 Introduction FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MAL T A AND CYPRUS ONL Y If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORT ANT 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. W ith alternative p[...]

Introduction CONGRA TULA TIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Y our machine is the most advanced computerized household sewing machine. T o fully enjoy all the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the 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[...]

A-4 Introduction WHA T YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE Special Features Utility Stitches There are 107 pre-programmed stitches in the machine, for garment construction or mending. Character/Decorative Stitches Sew alphabetical character patterns, decorative stitch patterns, satin stitch patterns, cross stitch patterns, and more. - On screen sewing adv[...]

Introduction Attach the embroidery unit to enjoy sewing realistic embroidery patterns. Choose from the alpha- betic (character) patterns, built-in designs, or decorative borders to frame your patterns pre-pro- grammed into the machine, or choose from a wide selection of embroidery cards (sold separately) to increase creativity . Embroidery Select t[...]

A-6 Introduction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 explain your sewing machine’ s basic operation procedures for someone who is using the sewing machine for the first time. If you want to sew utility stitches or character/ decorative stitches, read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, then go on to Chapter 3 (Sewing Utility Stitches) or Chapter [...]

1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Removing the Presser Foot ........... 1-39 ■ Attaching the Presser Foot ............ 1-39 ■ Attaching the W alking Foot .......... 1-40 ■ Reattaching the Presser Foot Holder ... 1-42 Changing the Needle .......................... 1-43 ■ About the Needle ...........[...]

1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Centered Zipper ........................... 3-67 ■ Inserting a Side Zipper .................. 3-68 Chapter 4 Sewing Character/ Decorative Stitches SELECTING A STITCH PA TTERN .......... 4-1 Decorative Stitch Patterns ..................... 4-2 7mm Decorative Stitch Patter[...]

1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index MEMORY FUNCTIONS ...................... 4-27 Saving Stitch Patterns .......................... 4-27 ■ If Y ou Can Not Save the Stitch Pattern 4-28 Retrieving Saved Stitch Patterns ........... 4-31 Chapter 5 Embroidery PREP ARING TO EMBROIDER ............... 5-1 Before Beginn[...]

1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Connecting Characters ........................ 5-58 Embroidering an Outline of a Pattern .. 5-60 Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqué (1) ........................................ 5-61 Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqué (2) ........................................ 5-62 [...]

Setting Up 1-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 1 Setting Up H 2 1 4 5 6 8 7 9 = A B F C D L I J K N P Q R T V W X S G M O U E 3 Principal Parts PRINCIP AL PARTS AND THEIR OPERA TION 1 Needle threader lever ............. (P .1-35) 2 Presser foot dial ........................ (P .1-6) 3 Thread cutter .[...]

1-2 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 1 1 2 3 4 1 Main power switch 2 Power cord CAUTION • When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should be switched of f or the plug must be removed from the socket-out- let. • When servicing the machine, or when remov- ing covers o[...]

Setting Up 1-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index START STOP ■ Embroidery Unit Carrying Case ■ Operation Buttons “ Thread Cutter ” Button Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread. CAUTION Do not repeat thread cutting after the threads are cut. The thread may tangle or the n[...]

1-4 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 ■ Balance Wheel T urn the balance wheel to raise or lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine. 1 Balance wheel “ Needle Position ” Button (Needle up / Needle down) Use this button when changing sewing direction or for d[...]

Setting Up 1-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 1 1 12 ■ Presser Foot Lever Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to the fabric. If the presser foot is raised to the second position, and you want to sew heavy weight, stacked fabrics, etc., that are hard to set under the[...]

1-6 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3 1 1 2 ■ Feed Dog Position Switch Use this switch when attaching buttons (see page 3-61) or for other similar projects. Remove the flat bed attachment and raise the presser foot lever to operate the feed dog position switch. Set the lever in the position for [...]

Setting Up 1-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 6 ■ Knee Lifter Y ou can use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot without using your hands, so it is convenient for quilt- ing and other similar projects. T o attach, angle the knee lifter about 20 degrees to the left and insert it into the [...]

1-8 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 13 12 11 75/1 1 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles : Ball point needle (gold colored) 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 1 2 3 No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A. Others 1 Buttonhole foot “ A ” X57789-101 2 Embroidery foot “ Q ” XC1274-001 3 Overcasting foot “ G ?[...]

Setting Up 1-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A. Others 15 Low shank adapter SA131 XA6126-002 16 Screw (large) XA5904-051 17 Scissors 184783-001 18 Chalk pen 184944-001 19 Cleaning brush (P .8-3) XA4527-001 20 Eyelet punch (P .3-55,64) 135793-001 21 Screwdriver (large) X55467-051[...]

1-10 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A. Others 1 40 colors embroidery threads SA740 X80928-100 40 colors country threads CYT40 X81078-102 22 colors embroidery threads SA741 X81276-102 21 colors country threads CYT41 X81269-102 2 Embroidery bobbin thread (White) SA-EBT X[...]

Setting Up 1-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index No. Part Name Part Code U.S.A. Others 6 Embroidery card No. 1 Alphabet SA298 X58317-001 No. 2 Flower SA299 X58321-001 No. 3 Dinosaur SA300 X58362-001 No. 6 Moskowitz ’ s W orld SA303 X58497-001 No. 7 Country Life SA304 X59322-001 No. 8 Holiday SA305 X59357-00[...]

1-12 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 2 BASIC OPERA TION Connecting the Power W ARNING • Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. • T urn off the main power and remove the plug in t[...]

Setting Up 1-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T win needle/ up position Single needle/ down position Single needle/ up position T win needle/ down position V iewing the LCD Display When switching on machine, the screen will display the name of the machine. T ouch the screen to display the utility stitch. T[...]

1-14 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Key Functions Press this key to see an explanation of the selected pattern. Press this key to see explanations for upper threading, wind- ing the bobbin, changing the presser foot, and how to use the machine. Press this key to change the needle stop positio[...]

Setting Up 1-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Press this key to select twin needle sewing mode. The sewing mode changes between single needle mode and twin needle mode each time you press the key . If the key display is light gray , the selected stitch pattern can not be sewn in twin nee- dle mode. Shows t[...]

1-16 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Using the LCD Display Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, or to select a machine function, or operation indicated on the key . CAUTION Only touch the screen with your finger or the included touch pen. Do not use a sharp pencil, screwdrive[...]

Setting Up 1-17 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1. Press to open the screen at left. 2. Press to go to the next screen. 3. On the display , use and to adjust the screen brightness. * makes the screen darker * makes the screen lighter 4. Once you have adjusted the screen brightness, press .[...]

1-18 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Choosing the Display Language 1. Press to open the screen at left. 2. Press to go to the next screen. 3. When you see this display , press the ar - row keys to choose the display language. * Choose from the following languages: ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH IT ALIAN DU[...]

Setting Up 1-19 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Checking the Application The application can be started up from the floppy disk. If the machine is turned on with the floppy disk inserted, the machine imports the application from the floppy disk, then starts it up. 1. Press to open the screen at left. 2. Pres[...]

1-20 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Using the Machine Settings Key Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display , etc.) Note This function will be available in future technology upgrades. 1 Select the needle stop position (the needle posi- [...]

Setting Up 1-21 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 1 2 3 4 Using the Machine Operations Key Press to open the screen shown below . Five categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to see more information about that category . 1 displays information about the main parts of the machine and th[...]

1-22 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Example: Displaying information about upper threading 1. Press . 2. Press . The lower half of the screen will change. 3. Press (upper threading). 4. This screen shows instructions for threading the machine. Use the arrow keys to scroll downward for more informa[...]

Setting Up 1-23 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Contents of Other Categories[...]

1-24 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Using the Pattern Explanation Key Example: Displaying information about 1. Press . (If the currently displayed stitch selection screen does not include use the screen selection tabs to go to the correct screen). 2. Press . If you want to know more about the use[...]

Setting Up 1-25 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 Bobbin Winding/Lower Threading 1. T urn on the main power switch. 2. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft. 1 Groove of the bobbin 2 Spring on the shaft CAUTION Use only bobbins recommen[...]

1-26 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 2 1 1 2 3 3 3 1 Note When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread (see the il- lustration at left), use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool (see the illustration at left). 1 Spool cap (small) 2 Thread spool (cross-wo[...]

Setting Up 1-27 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 1 7. Use both hands to set the thread around projection in the thread guides. 1 Projection in the thread guides 8. Pass the thread around the thread guide shaft and the pretension disk as indicated on drawing. Make sure that thread is correctly in[...]

1-28 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 1 2 1 1. Set the bobbin holder to the left, until it clicks into place. 1 Bobbin holder 12. Press the “Bobbin W inder” button to start winding the bobbin. 13. The bobbin will stop rotating automatically when it is done winding, and the bobbin holder will [...]

Setting Up 1-29 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 ■ Winding the Bobbin During Sewing W ith this machine, you can wind the bobbin during sewing. It will be convenient to wind the bobbin embroidery thread while sewing embroidery . The threading process is different from the earlier se[...]

1-30 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 4. W ith your left hand, hold the thread near the thread spool. W ith your right hand, hold the end of the thread, and use both hands to set the thread around the thread guides. 1 Projection in the thread guides 5. Pass the thread around the projection in[...]

Setting Up 1-31 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 1 Setting the Bobbin Press ➜ ➜ ➜ in that order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 1-22). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. CAUTION Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to [...]

1-32 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 1 3 5 4 7 12 10 9 8 6 11 1 Upper Threading Press ➜ ➜ ➜ in that order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 1-22). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. CAUTION Be sure to thread the machine properly . Imp[...]

Setting Up 1-33 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 2 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 2 3 3 1 ▼ 3. Pivot the spool pin so that it angles toward the front of the machine. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the front of the spool. 4. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possi- ble, [...]

1-34 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 ▼ 6. Pass the thread through the groove according to the threading sequence (numbers) indicated on the ma- chine. 7. T o thread the take-up lever , pass the thread from the back right side to the front left side. 1 Threading the take-up lever 8. Set the thr[...]

Setting Up 1-35 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 5 3 6 7 1 1 9. Set the thread securely into the slit of the disk in the thread guide. Be sure that the thread catches the cor - ner of the thread guide. 1 Corner of the thread guide 10. Use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the thread. 1 1[...]

1-36 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 1 6 5 13. Slowly return the needle threader lever to its original position. Check that the hook has pulled the thread through the eye, then release the lever . 14.Pull the thread loop toward the back of the machine. Note Do not pull the thread too stron[...]

Setting Up 1-37 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 3 4 ■ Using the Spool Net If using transparent nylon thread, metallic thread, or other strong thread, place the included spool net over the spool before using. If the spool net is too long, fold it once to match it to the spool size before placing it over t[...]

1-38 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 2 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread There may be some sewing applications when you want to pull up the bobbin thread, for example, when making gathers, darts, free motion quilting or embroidery . 1. Guide the bobbin thread through the groove, follow- ing the arr[...]

Setting Up 1-39 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 1 2 1 2 Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION • Always turn off the power before changing the presser foot. If the power is on and the “ Start/Stop ” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury . • Always use the corre[...]

1-40 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Adapter Screw(large) 1 2 1 1 2 ■ Attaching the W alking Foot The walking foot holds the fabric between the presser foot and the upper and lower feed dogs to feed the fabric, this enables you to have better fabric control when sewing difficult fabrics (such as[...]

Setting Up 1-41 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 6 5. Set the low shank adapter for the walking foot that came with your machine on the presser foot shaft, and push it up as far as possible. T ighten the screw securely with the screwdriver . CAUTION Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw securely . If the[...]

1-42 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 2 ■ Reattaching the Presser Foot Holder 1. Push the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle, then turn the main power switch to OFF . 2. Raise the presser foot lever . 3. Loosen the screw with the screwdriver , and remove the walking foot. 4. Rem[...]

Setting Up 1-43 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 2 6 5 5. W ith the presser foot lever raised, tighten the screw lightly to attach the presser foot holder . 6. Place the presser foot “J” under the holder . Lower the presser foot lever and use the screwdriver to tighten the screw firmly . Note If the[...]

1-44 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 6 1 1 2 2 3 1. Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle, then turn the main power switch to OFF . 2. Lower the presser foot lever . 3. Use the screwdriver to turn the screw toward the front of the machine and loosen the screw , then remove t[...]

Setting Up 1-45 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Medium weight fabric Lightweight fabric Heavyweight fabric Stretch fabric For top stitching Cotton Synthetic mercerized Silk or silk finished Cotton Synthetic mercerized Silk Cotton Synthetic mercerized Silk Thread for knits Synthetic mercerized Silk Fabric Bro[...]

1-46 Setting Up 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index[...]

Getting Ready to Sew 2-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Sew TRIAL SEWING Basic Sewing CAUTION • T o avoid injury , pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation. Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation. • Do not stretch [...]

2-2 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 7. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin sewing. * Guide the fabric lightly by hand. 8. Press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop sewing. 9. Press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the threads. * The needle will return to the up pos[...]

Getting Ready to Sew 2-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 Sewing Reinforcement Stitches Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. Y ou can use “ Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch ” button to sew reverse/reinfor cement stitches manually (see page 1-4). On th[...]

2-4 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics The sewing machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm(1/4 inch) thick. If the thickness of a seam causes sewing to occur on an angle, help guide the fabric by hand and sew on the downward slope. CAUTION Do not forcefully push fab[...]

Getting Ready to Sew 2-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 6 Using the T win Needle Mode The twin needle can only be used for patterns that show after being selected. Before you select a stitch pattern, make sure the stitch can be sewn in the twin needle mode (see page 3-1 “ Quick Reference T able ” ). C[...]

2-6 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 ▼ 4. Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up position. 5. Place additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that the thread unrolls from the back. Then insert a spool cap onto the spool pin all the way in, to se[...]

Getting Ready to Sew 2-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 8. Do not set the thread in the needle clamp thread guide on the needle bar . Thread the needle on the right side. CAUTION The needle threader can not be used. Thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may result[...]

2-8 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index STITCH SETTINGS Setting Stitch Width for Zigzag Stitch Patterns Y ou can change the stitch width of each zigzag stitch. Normally , the machine automatically sets an appropriate zigzag stitch pattern width when the stitch pattern is selected. Follow the[...]

Getting Ready to Sew 2-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Setting the Stitch Length Y our machine automatically sets the stitch length when you select a stitch. However , there may be times when you want to change the stitch length. W ith this machine, you can change the length of each individual stitch in a [...]

2-10 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Stitch Pattern Width/ Stitch Length Settings T able 0.0 0.0 - 7.0 2.5 0.2 - 5.0 (0) (0 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) 0.0 0.0 - 7.0 2.5 0.2 - 5.0 (0) (0 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) —— 2.5 0.2 - 5.0 (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) —— 2.5 0.2 - 5.0 (3/32)[...]

Getting Ready to Sew 2-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 4.0 0.0 - 7.0 1.2 0.2 - 4.0 (1/16) (0 - 1/4) (1/16) (1/64 - 1/16) 5.0 2.5 - 7.0 2.5 1.0 - 4.0 (3/16) (3/32 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/16 - 3/16) 5.0 0.0 - 7.0 1.2 0.2 - 4.0 (3/16) (0 - 1/4) (1/16) (1/64 - 1/16) 5.0 0.0 - 7.0 1.6 1.0 - 4.0 (3/16) (0 - 1/4) (1/16[...]

2-12 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Pattern Pattern 5.0 3.0 - 5.0 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 (3/16) (1/8 - 3/16) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) 5.0 3.0 - 5.0 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 (3/16) (1/8 - 3/16) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) 5.5 3.5 - 5.5 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 (7/32) (1/8 - 7/32) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) 5.0 3.0 - 5.0 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 [...]

Getting Ready to Sew 2-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 4 3 3 1 2 4 1 2 3 4 Setting the Thread T ension Y our machine will automatically set the thread tension when you select a stitch. However , you may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. ■ Proper Thread[...]

2-14 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 1 1 MACHINE FUNCTION SETTINGS Automatic Reinforcement Stitching After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching function before sew- ing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse[...]

Getting Ready to Sew 2-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 1 1 Using the Automatic Thread Cutter After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread cutting function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinfor cement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch p[...]

2-16 Getting Ready to Sew 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Locking the Screen If the screen is locked before starting to sew , the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. This prevents settings on the screen from accidentally being changed or the machine[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 3 Sewing Utility Stitches QUICK REFERENCE TABLE Straight stitch (Left) Straight stitch (Left) Straight stitch (Middle) Straight stitch (Middle) T riple stretch stitch Stem stitch Decorative stitch Basting stitch Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch Z[...]

3-2 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T ype of presser foot Use Tw i n needle possi- bility Name of pattern Pattern Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric Reinforcing of medium, heavyweight and easily frayable fabrics or decorative stitching. Reinforced seaming of stretch fabric Reinforcing [...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T ype of presser foot Use Tw i n needle possi- bility Name of pattern Pattern Quilting stitch made to look like hand quilting stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqué quilt pieces Quilting stitch for invisible appliqué or attaching[...]

3-4 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T ype of presser foot Use Tw i n needle possi- bility Name of pattern Pattern Fagoting, bridging and decorative stitching Attaching tape to seam in stretch fabric Decorative stitching Decorative top stitching Decorative stitching Decorative stitchin[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T ype of presser foot Use Tw i n needle possi- bility Name of pattern Pattern Heirloom, decorative hems Heirloom, decorative hems Heirloom, decorative hems Heirloom, decorative hems Heirloom, decorative hems Heirloom, decorative hems Heirloom, decor[...]

3-6 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Buttonhole on light to medium weight fabrics Buttonholes with extra space for larger buttons Reinforced waist tapered buttonholes Buttonholes with vertical bar tack in heavyweight fabrics Buttonholes with bar tack Buttonhole for fine, medium to heav[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T ype of presser foot Use Tw i n needle possi- bility Name of pattern Pattern Darning Darning Bar tack Button sewing Eyelet Diagonally left up (Straight) Reverse (Straight) Diagonally right up (Straight) Sideways to left (Straight) Sideways to right[...]

3-8 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T ype of presser foot Use Tw i n needle possi- bility Name of pattern Pattern NO NO For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners CAUTION Make sure t[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES 1. T urn the main power switch to ON. The screen shown at left is displayed. The often-used “1-01 Straight (left)” stitch pattern is automatically se- lected. * Press to view this screen if another screen displays.[...]

3-10 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Stitch Selection Screens Straight/Overcasting/Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches Press to go to the next page. Heirloom Stitches Buttonholes/Bar tacks Multi-directional Sewing[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ ■ Using the Mirror Image Key Depending on the type of utility stitch you select, you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of the stitch pattern. If is lit when you select a pattern, it will be possible to make a mirror image of the pa[...]

3-12 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Saving Y our Preferred Stitch Settings The settings for zigzag stitch width, stitch length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting or auto- matic reinforcement stitching, etc., are preset by the computer for each stitch pattern. If you want t[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Using the Sewing T ype Selection Key Y ou can also select utility stitches using . Use this key when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application, or to get advice about sewing particular stitches. For example, if you want to sew overc[...]

3-14 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. The upper part of the screen displays a selection of overcasting stitches with explanations. Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch. 4. The screen displays directions for sewing the selected stitch.[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press to scroll the screen in the direction of arrow selected, and see the next part of the instructions. Press to scroll the screen 1 line at a time, in the direction of the arrow selected. Press to scroll a lar ger section of the screen in the[...]

3-16 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index J J 1 2 1 Left needle position 2 Middle needle position 1 Reverse stitch 2 Reinforcement stitch 1 2 SEWING THE STITCHES Straight Stitches 1. Select a stitch pattern. If the stitch which you select has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key dis[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-17 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 6 5 6 1 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Hold the thread tails and fabric with your left hand, and turn the balance wheel with your right hand to insert the needle into the fabric. This is the sewing start position. 3. Lower the presser foot, and [...]

3-18 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 J 1 234 c m in 4 1 8 5 12.0 mm (1/2 inch) 8.5 mm (1 1/32 inch) 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) J J J J ➜ ➜ ➜ 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) ➜ ➜ ➜ 1 ■ Changing the Needle Position (Left Needle Position Patterns Only) When you select left needle position s[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-19 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 Basting 1. Select . 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Press the “Reverse/ Reinfor ce- ment Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches, then continue sewing. Note • If you do not want to use a reinforcement stitch at the beginning, you sho[...]

3-20 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 1 2 1 Reverse stitch 2 Reinfor cement stitch Zigzag Stitches Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, appliqu é , patchwork, and many other applications. Select a stitch pattern, and attach presser foot “ J ” . If the stitch which you[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-21 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 6 5 ■ Appliqu é (Using a Zigzag Stitch) Attach the appliqu é using a temporary spray adhesive or basting, then sew it. * Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right hand needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric. ■ Pat[...]

3-22 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 1 Elastic Zigzag Stitches Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching, overcasting, darning, or a wide variety of other uses. ■ T ape Attaching Stretch the tape flat. While stretching the tape flat, sew the tape to the fabric. 1 T ape [...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-23 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 1 1 G Overcasting Use for the beginning and end of seams in skirts or trousers, and the beginning and end of all cuttings. Use presser foot “ G ” , presser foot “ J ” , or the side cutter attachment depending on the kind of overcast[...]

3-24 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1. Select a stitch pattern. For sewing stretch fabrics For sewing medium stretch fabrics and heavyweight fabrics For sewing stretch fabrics For sewing knit stretch fabrics For sewing stretch fabrics For sewing stretch fabrics 6 5 1 ■ Overcasting [...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-25 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 1 2 1 2 ■ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter By using the side cutter , you can do overcasting while cutting the fabrics. 1. Push the “ Needle Position ” button to raise the needle, then turn off the power . 2. Raise the presser foot lever .[...]

3-26 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 1 5. Slowly lower the presser foot lever , and then position the pin on the presser foot (side cutter) in the notch of the presser foot holder to attach the presser foot (side cutter). 6. Select a stitch pattern. If there is an “ S ” in the b[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-27 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 1 A 5 5 B 1 2 2 3 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 1 Guide plate (lower knife) 2 Presser foot 9. Thread the needle, then pull out a long sec[...]

3-28 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Quilting Y ou can make beautiful, quilts quickly and easily with this machine. When making a quilt, you will find it convenient to use the knee lifter and foot controller (see pages 1-7) to free your hands for other tasks. If there is a “ P ” o[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-29 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index J J A B 1 1 ■ Piecing Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks make sure the seam allowance is 6.5 mm (1/4 inch). 1. Select or , and attach presser foot “ J ” . A T o align a 6.5 mm (1/4 inc[...]

3-30 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 6 ■ Quilting Sewing together the quilt front, batting, and backing is called quilting. Y ou can sew the quilt with the walking foot to keep the quilt front, batting, and backing from sliding. Y our walking foot has a set of feed dogs that match[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-31 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 ■ Appliqu é 1. T race the pattern onto the appliqu é fabric and then cut around it, leaving 3 to 5 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inch) seam allowance. 1 Seam allowance : 3 to 5 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inch) 2. Place a piece of thick paper cut to the finished size [...]

3-32 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index J 12 3 5. Use the quilting appliqu é stitch to attach the appliqu é . Sew around the edge, while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible. CAUTION Be careful that the needle does not strike a bast- ing pin during sewing. Striking a pi[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-33 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches Use the foot controller to sew with satin stitch. If you set the speed control lever to control the stitch width, you can make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing. 1. Attach the foot controller . 1 [...]

3-34 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index J 12 Rough sketch (line) 4. Set the speed control slide to control the stitch width. Press . 5. In the display , change the set- ting to “ ON. ” During this process: * Y ou can use the speed control slide to adjust the stitch width. * Use the f[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-35 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 1 2 1 2 Blind Hem Stitches 2. Place the fabric wrong side up. Fold and baste the fab- ric as illustrated. 1 5 mm (3/16 inch) 2 Basting stitches 3 W rong side of the fabric 3. Attach blind hem stitch foot “R”, and lower the presser foot. Posit[...]

3-36 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index R 1 2 1 4. Sew the fabric, keeping the folded edge in contact with the presser foot. 1 Needle position 5. Remove the basting stitches and turn over the fabric. 1 W rong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Blind hem stitches can not be sewn if the[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-37 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 1 2 Appliqu é 1. Use a temoprary spray adhesive, fabric glue or a bast- ing stitch to attach the appliqué to the fabric. This will keep the fabric from moving during sewing. 1 Appliqué 2 Fabric glue 2. Select or . * Adjust the stitch length [...]

3-38 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 1 Needle drop position ■ Sewing Sharp Curves Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing, for an attractive finish to the seam. Note Plac[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-39 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Shelltuck Stitches Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of shells along the curve of a collar . This stitch pattern can be used for edging the neckline or sleeves of dresses or blouses. 1. Select . 2. Increase the upper thread tension f[...]

3-40 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 4. Attach presser foot “ J ” . Set the needle drop point slightly off the edge of the fabric, and start sewing. 1 Needle drop position 5. Unfold the fabric, and iron the tucks to one side. Note T o make shell tucks at edge of a collar or [...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-41 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 Scallop Stitches This wave shaped running stitch pattern is called the scallop stitch pattern. Use this stitch pattern to decorate the edges of blouse collars and handker chiefs or use it as an accent at a hem. A temporary spray adhesive may be[...]

3-42 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3 1 2 4 4 Patchwork Stitches For a decorative look called “ Crazy Quilting ” the following stitches can be sewn on top of a pressed seam allowance. 1. Select , and attach presser foot “ J ” . 2. Place two pieces of fabric right side togethe[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-43 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 3. Select a stitch pattern. 4. Place the fabric right side up in the machine. Center the presser foot over the seam, and sew over the seam. 1 Right side of the fabric[...]

3-44 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Smocking Stitches Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on clothes, etc. 1. Select a straight stitch pattern, and attach presser foot “ J ” . 2. Set the stitch length to 4.0, loosen the upper thread tension, and sew the seams, leaving a[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-45 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index J 4. Select or . 5. Sew the spaces between the straight seams. 6. Pull out the straight stitch threads.[...]

3-46 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 1 2 3 Fagoting When there is a space between two fabrics, with thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics together , it is called fagoting. Use this stitch when sewing blouses or children's clothes. 1. Baste two pieces of fabric onto[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-47 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 T ape or Elastic Attaching 1. Select a straight stitch pattern, and attach presser foot “ J ” . Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm, and loosen the upper thread tension to 2.0. Note Be sure that neither the automatic reinforcement nor the automat[...]

3-48 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 4. Select or . 5. Sew over the tape (or elastic). CAUTION Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin, or any other objects, during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, causing injury . 6. Pull out the straight stitch thr[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-49 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Heirloom ■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy stitch) Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems, and decorative stitching on shirt fronts. 1. Use a light to medium weight homespun fabric with a little stiffness. 2. Insert needle type 130/705H, size 100/16[...]

3-50 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index N ■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn work) 1. Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric to open the area. Pull out 5 or 6 threads to leave a 3 mm (1/8 inch) area open. Note Loosely woven fabrics work best for this. 2. Select . 3. Attach [...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-51 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index N 4. Press to create a mirror image of the stitch pat- tern. 5. Sew the opposite side to keep the pattern symmetrical. 6. Illustration of finished product.[...]

3-52 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index N 1 2 2 3 ■ Hemstitching (3) 1. Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm (3/16 inch) area which is not yet open. (Pull out four threads, leave five threads and then pull out four threads, the width of five threads is approximately 4 m[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-53 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index *1 For use on low stress or decora- tive applications *2 For use on average stress applica- tions *3 For use on high stress or utility applications Buttonholes Buttonholes will sew from the front to back of the buttonhole foot. For best results, pl[...]

3-54 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index A 6 5 6 5 1 1 2 2. Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric. Note The maximum buttonhole length is 30 mm (1-3/16 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button) 3. Attach buttonhole foot “ A ” . Pull out the button holder plate o[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-55 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 1 6 5 1 2 5. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned be- hind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 Metal bracket 6. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. Feed the fabric carefully by hand while the[...]

3-56 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 1 1 2 3 4 1 10 mm (3/8 inch) 2 15 mm (9/16 inch) 1 2 ■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics When sewing on stretch fabric with , sew the buttonhole stitches over a gimp thread. 1. Hook the gimp thread onto the back of presser foot “ A ” . Insert th[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-57 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 2 3 4 Darning Use this stitch pattern for mending and other applications. 1. Select a stitch pattern. For medium weight fabrics For heavyweight fabrics 2. Attach buttonhole foot “A” and set the scale to the de- sired length of the darning[...]

3-58 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 1 6 5 1 4. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned be- hind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 Metal bracket 5. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then press the “ Start/Stop ” button to start the machine. O[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-59 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 2 3 Bar T acks Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners. 1. Select . 2. Attach buttonhole foot “ A ” and set the scale to the length of the bar tack you wish to sew . Note Bar tacks can be be[...]

3-60 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 6 1 1 2 1 4. Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot. 1 2 mm (1/16 inch) 5. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned be- hind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 Metal bracket 6. Gently hold the end o[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-61 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 1 Button Sewing CAUTION Do not use the automatic thread cutting function when sewing buttons. Otherwise, you will lose the thread ends. 1. Select . 2. Raise the presser foot lever and detach the flat bed ta- ble attachment. Move the feed dog po[...]

3-62 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 6 4. T urn the balance wheel to check that the needle goes into each hole correctly . Then, gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing. The machine stops automatically when sewing is finished. CAUTION Make sure the needle does not s[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-63 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 ■ Attaching a Shank to the Button 1. Pull the shank lever toward you before sewing. 1 Shank lever 2. Pull the two ends of the upper thread between the but- ton and the fabric, wind them around the shank, and then tie them firmly together . 3.[...]

3-64 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 AB C 2. Use in either the stitch width display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet. Large 7 mm (1/4 inch), Medium 6 mm (15/64 inch), Small 5 mm (3/16 inch) actual size. 3. Attach monogramming foot “ N ” , then turn t[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-65 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 3 4 2 Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) T o attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. 1. Remove the flat bed attachment to create the free arm function. 2. Select , and attach monogramming foot “ N ?[...]

3-66 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 3. Set the needle in the fabric at the sewing start point, and sew seam “ 1 ” as shown. 1 Start Point 4. Select and sew seam “ 2 ” as shown. * The fabric will move sideways, so guide the fabric by hand to keep sewing straight. 5. Select a[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-67 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 1 3 2 4 3 3 1 Zipper Insertion ■ Centered Zipper Use for bags and other such applications. 1. Select . CAUTION Make sure you sew using the middle needle position. 2. Attach presser foot “ J ” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper openi[...]

3-68 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 1 2 3 4. Remove presser foot “ J ” . Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot “ I ” with the presser foot holder , and at- tach the zipper foot. 1 Right 2 Left 3 Needle drop position CAUTION When using zipper foot “ I ” , make s[...]

Sewing Utility Stitches 3-69 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 3 4 1 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 6 1 2 2. Attach presser foot “ J ” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric. 1 Reverse stitches 2 W rong side of fabric 3 Basting stitches 4 End of z[...]

3-70 Sewing Utility Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 6. Close the zipper , turn the fabric over , and sew a bast- ing stitch. 1 Front of the skirt (wrong side of fabric) 2 Basting stitches 3 Front of the skirt (right side of fabric) 4 Back of the skirt (right side of fabric) 7[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Decorative stitch patterns Satin stitch Alphabetical characters (Gothic Font) Alphabetical characters (handwriting font) Alphabetical characters (outline) 7mm decorative stitch. Y ou can set stitch length and width. 7mm satin stitch. Y [...]

4-2 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Decorative Stitch Patterns 1. Press , then press to display the screen at left. 2. Press to view the next screen. Press to view the previous screen. There are a total of 9 selection screens. 3. Press the key of the stitch pattern you wa[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative stitch patterns. Satin Stitch Patterns 1. Press then press to display the screen at l[...]

4-4 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative stitch patterns. Cross Stitch 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 2. The st[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative stitch patterns.[...]

4-6 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Alphabetical Characters There are three types of fonts for alphabetical character stitches. The selection process is the same for all three fonts. W e are using the Gothic font in the example below . 1. Press then press to display the s[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ ■ If Y ou Make a Mistake Selecting the Character Press to delete the selected character . When you are combin- ing patterns, the patterns are deleted in order , starting from the last selected character entered, each time you pres[...]

4-8 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, at- tach stabilizer material as an option. If you do not wish to do so, place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper . Thread #50 - #60[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 5 6 5 6 5 Basic Sewing of Character/Decorative Stitches 1. Select a stitch pattern. 2. Attach monogramming foot “N”. 3. Place the fabric under the presser foot, pull the upper thread out to the side and then lower the presser foot[...]

4-10 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index When sewing is completed, trim any excess thread. CAUTION When sewing some patterns, the needle will stop in the raised position while the fabric is fed due to the opera- tion of the needle bar separation mechanism, which is used in th[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Making Stitch Pattern Adjustments Y our stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly , depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stit[...]

4-12 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 3. Compare the finished pattern to the illustration of the correct pattern at the left. 1 Sewing direction 4. Press to display the screen at the bottom left. 5. If the pattern is bunched: Press in the Fine Adjust V erti. display . Th[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 EDITING CHARACTER/DECORA TIVE STITCH PA TTERNS Y ou can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller , make mirror images, etc. 1 Use this key to check lar ge combination pat- terns. [...]

4-14 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings. Press this key to turn on th[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index LS LS Changing the Size of the Stitch Patterns Select a stitch pattern, then press to change the size of the stitch pattern. The stitch pattern will be sewn in the size highlighted on the key . If you continue entering stitch patterns [...]

4-16 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Changing the Stitch Pattern Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) When stitch patterns are selected, press to choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings. Creating a[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-17 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Sewing Pattern Continuously Press to select continuous sewing or single stitch sewing. Changing Thread Density (Only for Satin Stitch Patterns) After selecting the pattern, press to select your pre- ferred thread density . CAUTION If t[...]

4-18 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index COMBINING STITCH PA TTERNS Y ou can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches, satin stitches, etc. Y ou can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch patterns, and[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-19 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Return to the stitch selection screen. * The screen displays the presser foot for the selected stitch. 4. Select the character stitch design (for example, press ). 5. Select the characters (example; TREE). * If you want to sew the p[...]

4-20 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns 1. Press to select the stitch pattern (the stitch will be selected in large size). 2. Press again, then press to select the small size. * If you want to sew the pattern continuously , press .[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-21 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns 1. Press . 2. Press again, then press to create a horizontal mirror image of the stitch pattern. * If you want to sew the pattern continuously , press .[...]

4-22 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths 1. Select . 2. Press to select a stitch pattern length setting of . 3. Select again. 4. Press 3 times to select a stitch pattern length setting of . * If you want to sew the pattern contin[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-23 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) Y ou can use the keys with 7mm satin stitch pat- terns to create a step effect. Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step effect are called step stitch patterns. Pr[...]

4-24 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Press again. 4. Press to move the next stitch pattern to the left. 5. Press to sew the pattern continuously .[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-25 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ More Examples[...]

4-26 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ Checking Combined Stitch Patterns 1. Press . 2. The entire selected stitch pattern appears on the LCD. 3. After checking the combined pattern, press to return to the original screen.[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-27 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ MEMOR Y FUNCTIONS Saving Stitch Patterns Y ou can save often used stitch patterns for easy retrieval. The machine memory can hold up to 20 stitch patterns. Example: Saving “ Happy birthday ” 1. Create the pattern combination (s[...]

4-28 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index If you see this screen after pressing , the machine ’ s memory is full and can not save the currently selected stitch pattern. T o save the stitch pattern in the machine ’ s memory , you have to delete a previously saved stitch pat[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-29 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ 3. Press to choose a stitch pattern to delete. * If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed by touching , press to view the entire stitch pattern. 4. Press . 5. Press . * If you decide not to delete the stitch pattern, pre[...]

4-30 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6. The machine deletes the stitch pattern, then automatically saves the new stitch pattern.[...]

Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-31 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Retrieving Saved Stitch Patterns 1. Press . 2. The screen at left appears on the LCD. * represents a pocket holding a saved stitch pattern.[...]

4-32 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Press to display the saved stitch pattern, then press . * If you select a combined character stitch pattern and the entire pattern does not display , press to view an entire pattern. 4. The pattern will be recalled, and the sewing s[...]

Embroidery 5-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 5 Embroidery PREP ARING TO EMBROIDER Before Beginning ■ Copyright Information The patterns stored in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use only . Any public or commercial use of copylighted patterns is an infringement of [...]

5-2 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ About Floppy Disks • If your machine did not come furnished with a built-in floppy disk drive, you can receive an upgrade service for your machine, so that it can use floppy disks at your authorized dealer . • If floppy disks containing data other than t[...]

Embroidery 5-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Step # Action Page 1 T urn off the power . 1-12 2 Install sewing machine needle 75/1 1. 1-43 3 Attach embroidery foot “Q”. 5-4 4 Attach the embroidery unit. 5-5 5 T urn on the power . 1-12 6 Select an embroidery design. 5-8 7 Attach a stabilizer material to [...]

5-4 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 2 1 Attaching Embroidery Foot “ Q ” CAUTION • Always turn of f the main power switch when attaching a presser foot. Y ou may acci- dentally press the “ Start/Stop ” button, resulting in injury . • Be sure to use embroidery foot Q when doing emb[...]

Embroidery 5-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 Attaching the Embroidery Unit CAUTION Be sure to turn off the power before installing the em- broidery unit, otherwise, the machine may be dam- aged. 1. T urn off the power , and remove the flat-bed attach- ment. 2. Open the cover of the connection port, as [...]

5-6 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press . The carriage will move to the initializa- tion position. CAUTION Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the carriage. Otherwise, injuries may result. Also, if the embroidery unit could not be initialized correctly , a buzzer will sound. If this[...]

Embroidery 5-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ill 6_09 ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit 1. Remove the embroidery frame. Press either or , then press . The carriage will move to the removal position. CAUTION Always remove the embroidery frame before pressing . Otherwise, the frame may strike the embroidery f[...]

5-8 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index One point patterns Floral alphabet patterns Saved patterns Character patterns Frame patterns Embroidery card (sold separately) Floppy disk SELECTING PA TTERNS There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns stored in the machine's computer memor[...]

Embroidery 5-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index One Point Patterns 1. Press to open the screen at left. 2. Press to see the next screen of pattern selections. Press to see the previous screen of pattern selections. 3. Press the key of the pattern you want to embroider . 4. The selected pattern is displayed in[...]

5-10 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6. The sewing screen is displayed. * T o go to the next step, see page 5-19, “ V iewing the Sewing Screen. ” * T o return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press .[...]

Embroidery 5-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Character Patterns 1. Press to open the screen at the left. 2. The method for selecting character patterns is the same for each font. Press the key of the font you want to embroider . 3. Use the tag keys to change the selection screen. 4. Press the key of the c[...]

5-12 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Example: Selecting “ Bus ” 1 Press . * If you want to change the size of the characters, select the char - acter and then press to change the size. Every time pressing the key , the size changes from large, medium, then small. * If you continue adding lette[...]

Embroidery 5-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Floral Alphabet Patterns 1. Press to open the screen at left. 2. Press to see the next screen of pattern selections. Press to see the previous screen of pattern selections. 3. Press the key of the pattern you want to embroider . 4. The screen displays the patte[...]

5-14 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6. The sewing screen is displayed. * T o go to the next step, see page 5-19, “V iewing the Sewing Screen.” * T o return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press .[...]

Embroidery 5-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Frame Patterns 1. Press to open the screen at left. 2. Press the key of the frame pattern shape you want to sew in the top part of the screen. 3. V arious frame patterns display on the bottom part of the screen. 4. In the bottom part of the screen, press the ke[...]

5-16 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. The selected pattern is displayed on the screen. 6. After selecting the pattern, press . 7. The sewing screen is displayed. * T o go to the next step, see page 5-19, “V iewing the Sewing Screen.” * T o return to the previous screen to select another patt[...]

Embroidery 5-17 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Selecting Patterns from an Embroidery Card 1. When the screen at left is displayed, you can insert the embroi- dery card. * If a different screen is showing, press to display the screen at left. * Insert the card completely into the slot on the right side of [...]

5-18 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 1 Insert completely . Selecting a Pattern from a Floppy Disk (Only for Machines with Floppy Disk Drives) 1. When the screen at left is displayed, you can insert the floppy disk. * If a different screen is showing, press to display the screen at left. * Insert[...]

Embroidery 5-19 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Example : One point pattern VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN 1 Bobbin thread sensor: Shows how much thread is left in the bobbin during sewing. The display turns yellow if there is little thread remaining. CAUTION The bobbin thread sensor does not operate when the mac[...]

5-20 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 2 PREP ARING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Attaching a Stabilizer Material to the Fabric CAUTION Always use stabilizer material for embroidery when sewing embroidery projects, espe- cially when embroidering on lightweight or stretch fabrics. Otherwise, the needle [...]

Embroidery 5-21 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Large Medium Plus Medium Small Can embroider an area Can embroider an area Can embroider an area Can embroider an area 26 cm × 16 cm 18 cm × 13 cm 10 cm × 10 cm 2 cm × 6 cm (10-1/4 inch × 6-1/4 inch ) (7 inch × 5 inch) (4 inch × 4 inch) (1 inch × 2-1/2 [...]

5-22 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Surface of fabric 1 2 3 ■ Inserting the Fabric CAUTION If the fabric is placed loose in the embroidery frame the embroidery design will sew out poorly. Insert the fabric on a level surface, and gently stretch the fabric tig[...]

Embroidery 5-23 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 ■ Using the Embroidery Sheet When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular place, use the embroidery sheet with the frame. 1. W ith a chalk pen, mark the area of the fabric you want to embroider . 2. Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame.[...]

5-24 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 2 1 2 Attaching the Embroidery Frame CAUTION Wind and set the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame. Use embroidery thread in the bobbin. 1. Raise the presser foot lever . 2. Align the embroidery frame guide with the right edge of the embroidery fr[...]

Embroidery 5-25 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 ■ Removing the Embroidery Frame While pressing the embroidery frame holder to the left, pull the embroidery frame toward you.[...]

5-26 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 ➜ DETERMINING THE PA TTERN POSITION Changing the Pattern Position Use the arrow keys to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow . Press to center the pattern. CAUTION Make sure the needle is up when the embroidery frame is moving. If the needle[...]

Embroidery 5-27 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Checking the Pattern ’ s Position Press . The embroidery frame moves to check the sewing position. The embroidery frame moves and shows the boundaries of the embroidery . W atch the frame closely to make sure the pattern will be sewn in the right place. CAUTI[...]

5-28 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Previewing the Completed Pattern 1. Press . 2. Y ou can view an image of the completed pattern within the em- broidery frame. * Press to select the frame used in the pre- view . Frames displayed a light gray color can not be selected. * Press to see a full scre[...]

Embroidery 5-29 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Thread Upper thread Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for use with this machine. Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine. 1 2 3 SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PA TTERN Sewing Attractive Finishes There are m[...]

5-30 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Basic Embroidery Method Example: Embroidering 1 Embroidery color order display . This display shows the sewing order of the thread colors. The colors will be sewn in the following order: yellow → orange → linen → etc. 1. Thread the machine with the firs[...]

Embroidery 5-31 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Lower the presser foot lever , then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. After 5-6 stitches, press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop the machine. 4. T rim the excess thread at the end of the seam. If the end of the seam is under t[...]

5-32 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index . 1 23 4 56 7 8 9. Follow the same steps for embroidering the remaining colors. 10. When the last color is sewn, the display returns to the original screen 1 1. When the pattern is finished, trim the excess thread jumps (thread linking part of the pattern, etc.[...]

Embroidery 5-33 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index or Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqu é There are some patterns which call for an appliqué inside the pattern. When sewing an embroidery pattern with an appliqué, the color sewing order display shows “Appliqué Material,” “Appliqué Position,[...]

5-34 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 4. Set the base fabric for the appliqué in the embroidery frame, and embroider “Appliqué Position.” * Use the same thread color you plan to use when attaching the appliqué in the next step. 5. Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or temporary spray adhesive[...]

Embroidery 5-35 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDER Y PROCESS 1 2 The Bobbin Runs Out of Thread When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during sew- ing, the message shown at left will display . If the pattern is nearly complete at this time, you can finish the pattern safely [...]

5-36 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index The Thread Breaks During Sewing 1. Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine. 2. Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle, and raise the presser foot lever . 3. If the upper thread is broken, redo the upper thread- ing. If the bobb[...]

Embroidery 5-37 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press to move the needle back 2-3 stitches be- fore the spot where the thread broke. * Press , , or to move the pattern back the number of stitches shown on the key without sew- ing. * Press , , or to move the pattern for - ward the number of stitches shown [...]

5-38 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ Sewing Again from the Beginning 1. Press . 2. Press . The embroidery frame moves, returning the needle to the pattern's beginning position. 3. Lower the presser foot lever and begin sewing.[...]

Embroidery 5-39 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ Continuing Embroidery After T urning off the Power Example: If the power goes off while sewing the second color 1. Select the pattern and press . 2. Press to move the second color to the first position in the display . 3. Use , , or to advance the pattern t[...]

5-40 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index MAKING EMBROIDER Y ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Thread T ension When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric. ■ Correct Thread T ension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side o[...]

Embroidery 5-41 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ If the Upper Thread T ension is T oo Weak The upper thread will become loose. The embroidery thread on the right side of the fabric will loosen, the thread locks may loosen, or loops may appear on the right side of the fabric. (right side) (wrong side) Pres[...]

5-42 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Changing the Thread Color Display 1. Press . 2. In the display , use to change the thread color display . Y ou can display the names of the thread colors, the embroidery thread number , the country embroidery thread number , the time allotted for embroidering e[...]

Embroidery 5-43 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Creating Custom Thread Number Customized 4-digit numbers, for example, thread numbers specified by the thread manufacturer , can be specified for the embroidery thread colors, and these customized numbers can be dis- played. T wo customized thread numbering set[...]

5-44 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 4. Use to enter the desired 4-digit number . If you made a mistake, press to erase the entered number , and then enter the correct number . 1 Name of the selected thread color 2 Shows the entered number . 3 Press to erase the entered number . 5. Press . * If is[...]

Embroidery 5-45 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Example 1 Large frame em- broidering area 2 Center line 3 Medium plus frame embroidering area 4 Medium frame em- broidering area 5 Small frame em- broidering area 6 Grid lines Changing the Embroidery Frame Display 1. Press . 2. In the display , use to change th[...]

5-46 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index For embroidery , the automatic thread cutting function is set auto- matically . When sewing is finished, the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches and trim the threads. Moves the needle forward or back in the pattern; useful if the thread breaks[...]

Embroidery 5-47 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Changing the Size of the Pattern 1. Press . 2. The screen at the left is displayed. Press to make the pattern smaller . Press to make the pattern bigger . The size changes each time you press the key . Press to return the pattern to the original size. * Some pa[...]

5-48 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 0 ° 90 ° Rotating the Pattern Press to rotate the pattern 90 deg. 1 Shows the degree of the pattern's rotation. CAUTION When you have rotated the pattern, check the display of available embroidery frames and use an appropriate frame. If you use an embr[...]

Embroidery 5-49 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 32 Changing the Density of a Pattern (Character and Border Patterns Only) 1. Press . 2. The screen at left is displayed. Press to make the pattern less dense. Press to make the pattern more dense. The pattern density changes each time you press a button. 1 No[...]

5-50 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ▼ Changing the Colors of Character Patterns Press so that it appears as . The machine will stop after sewing each character , so you change the color of each character . Press the key again to return to the original setting.[...]

Embroidery 5-51 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index MEMOR Y FUNCTION Saving Embroidery Patterns ■ Saving a Pattern 1. Press . 2. Choose where to save the pattern. Press to save the pattern in the machine’ s memory . If you have the proper floppy disks,after inserting a floppy disk you can press to save the p[...]

5-52 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. The “ Saving ” screen displays. When the pattern is saved, the display returns to the original screen automatically . CAUTION Do not turn off the power while the “ Saving ” screen is displayed. You will lose the pattern you are saving. Also, do not r[...]

Embroidery 5-53 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3. Select the pattern you want to delete. 1 Shows the amount of memory used by the pattern selected to be deleted. 2 Shows the amount of memory needed to save the current pattern. 4. Press .[...]

5-54 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press to delete the selected pattern. * If you decide not to delete the pattern, press . 6. If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern, the pattern you want to save will be saved automatically . If there is not enough memory available aft[...]

Embroidery 5-55 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Retrieving Patterns from Memory 1. Press . 2. The machine displays the patterns currently in the memory . Press the key of the pattern you want to sew .[...]

5-56 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Press . * If you decide not to retrieve the pattern from memory , press . The machine returns to the original screen. 4. The machine retrieves the pattern and prepares to embroider it.[...]

Embroidery 5-57 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ABC EMBROIDER Y APPLICA TIONS Aligning the Left Side of a Pattern and Sewing 1. Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as shown. 2. Press so it appears as . The needle position moves to the bottom left corner of the pattern (the embroidery frame move[...]

5-58 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Connecting Characters Follow the steps below when all the characters in the pattern do not fit in the embroidery frame at once. Example: Connecting the letters “ ABCDE ” with “ FGHI ” A B C D E F G H I 1. Enter the letters “ ABCDE. ” 2. Press to m[...]

Embroidery 5-59 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6. Enter the letters “ FGHI. ” 7. Press to move the needle start position to . The needle start position moves to the bottom left cor - ner of the pattern. 8. Use the arrow keys to move the needle to the position where the previous pattern stopped. 9. Press[...]

5-60 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Embroidering an Outline of a Pattern Y ou can embroider the outline of a pattern to create different finishes. 1. Press . 2. Press to advance the sewing order to the color of the outline. 3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing.[...]

Embroidery 5-61 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Appliqu é material 1 Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqu é (1) Y ou can use framed patterns of the same size and shape, to create an appliqu é . Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch. 1. Select a straight stitch[...]

5-62 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqu é (2) A second method to make appliqu é using the embroidery patterns. Y ou do not have to change the fabric in the embroidery frame using this method. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a s[...]

Embroidery 5-63 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 4. Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches. CAUTION Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery frame to cut. Also, do not pull strongly on the fabric. Other- wise, the fabric may loosen in the frame. 5.[...]

5-64 Embroidery 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 1 2 1 2 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges Use an embroidery stabilizer material to provide extra support. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer fabric carefully . Attach the stabilizer as shown in the examples below . W e recommend using a stab[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit Functions EXPLANA TION OF THE EDITING FUNCTIONS W ith the Embroidery Edit functions, you can combine embroidery patterns and character patterns, change the size of patterns, rotate patterns, and perform many other editing[...]

6-2 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Key Display Pattern T ype One point pattern Floral alphabet pattern Pattern saved in the machine’ s memory Character pattern Frame pattern Pattern from an embroidery card (sold sepa- rately) Pattern from a floppy disk SELECTING PA TTERNS TO EDIT[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index The method of selecting patterns without alphabetical characters is the same as selecting patterns for embroidery . 1. Select the type of pattern you want to sew . 2. Press the key of a pattern to select it. * See page 5-8 for more information on [...]

6-4 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 3. The pattern is displayed in the top part of the screen. 4. After the pattern is selected, press . 5. The embroidery edit screen (at left) will appear . * See page 6-8 for more information about editing the pattern. 1 The pattern selected for [...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-5 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Selecting Character Patterns When you select character patterns from the embroidery edit screen, you can edit the appearance of the pattern at the same time. 1. Press to select character patterns. 2. Select the font.[...]

6-6 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Enter the letters (Example: A B C D) * See page 5-1 1 for more information about selecting characters * Press to check the pattern when the selected characters are too small to see clearly . 4. Press to select the appearance of the pattern. 5. [...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 7. After you finish your selections, press . 8. The embroidery edit screen will appear . See page 6-8 for more information about editing the patterns.[...]

6-8 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Name Pattern select key Rotate key Delete key Arrow keys ( Center key) Character spacing key Size key Multi color key Horizontal mirror image key Density key Array key Thread palette key End key Explanation When a combined pattern [...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-9 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 ➚ Moving the Pattern Press to move the pattern in the position shown on the key . Press to return the pattern to its original position. 1 Shows how far from the original position the pattern is now .[...]

6-10 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Rotating the Pattern 1. Press . 2. Press to rotate the pattern 90 deg. to the left. Press to rotate the pattern 90 deg. to the right. Press to rotate the pattern 1 deg. to the left. Press to rotate the pattern 1 deg. to the right. Press to retu[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-11 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Changing the Size of the Pattern 1. Press . 2. Press to enlarge the pattern. Press to shrink the pattern. Press to stretch the pattern horizontally . Press to compact the pattern horizontally . Press to stretch the pattern vertically . Press to[...]

6-12 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Deleting the Pattern 1. Press . 2. The pattern is deleted from the screen.[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-13 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Changing the Thread Color 1. Press . 2. The thread color palette screen displays. There are 61 colors to choose from. 3. Press to change the sewing order of the colors. Put the color you want to change at the top of the display . 1 Y ou can cha[...]

6-14 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 4. Press to choose a new color on the color palette. 1 The color on top changes to the selected color . 2 The thread spool display of the selected color is lar ger . 5. After changing the colors, press . 6. The display shows the changed color[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-15 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns 1. Press . 2. Press the key of the layout you want to sew . 1 The display will show the selected layout. 3. After making your selections, press .[...]

6-16 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Changing Character Spacing 1. Press . 2. Press to widen the character spacing. Press to compact the character spacing. Press to return the pattern to its original appearance. 3. When finished changing the appearance, press .[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-17 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Changing the Color of Each Character in a Pattern 1. Press . 2. Y ou can sew each character in a different color . The screen auto- matically displays each color as “ Black. ” * Press to change the color of the pattern (see page 6-13). 1 Th[...]

6-18 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ADJUSTING PA TTERNS AFTER EDITING 1. Press . 2. If you plan to sew the pattern at that time, press to call the pattern preview screen. * Press to return to the embroidery edit screen. * T o combine the pattern with other patterns, select the next[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-19 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. See page 5-29 for more information about sewing the patterns. * When you want to revise edited patterns, see page 6-30.[...]

6-20 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index COMBINING AND EDITING PA TTERNS Example 1. Attach the embroidery unit, and prepare the machine for embroidery (see page 5-3). 2. Press to call the screen at left. 3. Select a border . 1 Press .[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-21 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 Press 2 times, then press to select the border . 4. Press .[...]

6-22 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press . 6. Select the characters “Happy .” 1 Press .[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-23 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2 2 Press the key of the font you wish to use (Example: ). 3 Enter “Happy .” The letters you enter will be displayed in the center of the embroidery frame. * If you want to change the size, select , then use to change the size. * If you want [...]

6-24 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 8. Use to move the letters. 9. Press . 10. Press again.[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-25 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 1. Select the same font, then enter “Birthday”. The letters will ap- pear in the middle of the embroidery area display . 12. Press . 13. Use to move the letters.[...]

6-26 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 14. If you want to alter the combined pattern, use to select the part of the pattern you want to change. Example: Changing the size of the border ( ) 1 Press to move the red outline over . 2 Press and enlarge the border . 3 Press to return to the[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-27 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 16. If you plan to sew the pattern at that time, press . * Press to re-edit the pattern. * T o combine the pattern with another pattern, select the new pat- tern type from this screen. 17. The sewing screen appears. * When you want to revise edit[...]

6-28 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index SEWING COMBINED EMBROIDER Y PA TTERNS Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were en- tered. In this example, the embroidery order will be as follows: , “Happy”, “Birthday”. CAUTION Follow the instructions from Chapter 5 [...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-29 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. When “Happy” is embroidered, the green “cross” cursor will change to the “Birthday” part of the pattern. Sew this part of the pattern next.[...]

6-30 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ADJUSTING EDITED PA TTERNS 1. Press . 2. Press .[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-31 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. The machine will return to the embroidery edit screen. 4. Press to choose the section of the combined pattern to edit, and change the pattern.[...]

6-32 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index MEMOR Y FUNCTIONS Saving Edited Patterns ■ Saving a Pattern Y ou can save edited patterns for later use. 1. Press . 2. Choose where you want to save the pattern. Press to save the pattern in the machine memory . If you have the floppy disk driv[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-33 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. The “ Saving ” screen displays. When the pattern is saved, the display returns to the original screen automatically . CAUTION Do not turn off the main power switch while the “ Saving ” screen is displayed. You may lose the pattern you [...]

6-34 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 2. Previously saved patterns are displayed. 3. Select the pattern you want to delete. 1 Shows the amount of memory the selected pattern uses. 2 Shows how much memory you need to clear to save the current pattern. 4. Press .[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-35 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press to delete the pattern. * If you decide not to delete the pattern, press . 6. If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern, the pattern you want to save will be saved automatically . If there is not enough memory availab[...]

6-36 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Retrieving Saved Patterns 1. Press . 2. The machine displays the patterns saved in the memory . Select a pattern to retrieve.[...]

Embroidery Edit Functions 6-37 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Select the pattern you want to retrieve, and press . * If you decide not to retrieve a pattern, press . Y ou will return to the embroidery edit screen. 4. Press .[...]

6-38 Embroidery Edit Functions 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. Press . 6. The machine retrieves the pattern and prepares to embroider it.[...]

My Custom Stitch 7-1 7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH DESIGNING THE STITCH 1 2 3 W ith the MY CUST OM STITCH TM function, you can sew designs that you create yourself. Note • Stitches that you create with MY CUST OM STITCH TM can be a maximum of 7 mm (9/32 inch) wide and 37 mm ([...]

7-2 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Stitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 00 12 18 22 23 21 17 14 12 09 06 03 01 03 06 00 00 03 06 10 13 14 13 1 1 13 14 13 10 06 03 Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12 41 43 40 41 38 35 32 30 32 35 41 45 47 44 00 00 04 07 1 1 13 14 13[...]

My Custom Stitch 7-3 7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 1 9 ENTERING STITCH DA T A Creating Stitch Data Note Make sure that the embroidery unit is not attached. 1. Press to display the screen at left. 2. Press . 1 MY CUST OM STITCH TM key 1 This area displays the stitch that is being created. 2 [...]

7-4 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between the first two points. T o sew one stitch, press so that it ap- pears as ; to sew three stitches, touch the key so that it ap- pears as . 4. Use the keys to move to the coordinates of the f[...]

My Custom Stitch 7-5 7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6 A screen that allows you to see the entered stitch design appears. * Press this key so that it appears as to sew the stitch design repeatedly . Press this key so that it appears as to sew the stitch design only one single time. * Press to return to the[...]

7-6 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 7 2 3 1 4 Editing Stitch Data 1. Press . A screen that allows you to edit the entered stitch design ap- pears. 1 Press this key to move backward one point. 2 Press this key to move start point. 3 Press this key to move forward one point. 4 Press this key t[...]

My Custom Stitch 7-7 7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Moving a Point 1. Press or to move to the point that you wish to move. 2. Use to move the point to the desired position. 3. When finished revising the pattern, press so it ap- pears as . 4. Press to go to the sewing screen. (See page 4-9 for instruc-[...]

7-8 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ■ Moving Part or All of the Design 1. Press or to move to the first point of the section that you wish to move. 2. Press . The selected point and all points that come after it are surrounded by a box. (This indicates the area that is to be moved.) 3. Pre[...]

My Custom Stitch 7-9 7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5. When finished revising the pattern, press so it ap- pears as . 6. Press to go to the sewing screen (see page 4-9 for instruc- tions on sewing the stitch). ■ Inserting New Points 1. Press , , or to move to point at the beginning of the line that you [...]

7-10 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 2. Press . A new point is inserted and the moves to it. 3. Use any of to move the point to the desired position. 4. When finished revising the pattern, press so it ap- pears as . 5. Press to go to the sewing screen. (See page 4-9 for instruc- tions on sew[...]

My Custom Stitch 7-11 7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index MEMOR Y FUNCTIONS Storing the custom design 1. Press from the stitch editing keys. 2. Select where you wish to save the stitch pattern. T o save the stitch pattern in the machine’ s memory , press . T o save the stitch pattern on a floppy disk, press [...]

7-12 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. The screen shown at the left appears. If the stitch was saved suc- cessfully , the previous screen automatically appears. * Saving as stitch pattern takes approximately 10 seconds. CAUTION Do not turn off the machine while the “ Saving ” message is[...]

My Custom Stitch 7-13 7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Retrieving a Stitch Design That Has Been Saved Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it. 1 Release button * T urn off the power supply before removing the em- broidery unit. 1. Press . 2. T o retrieve a stitch pattern saved in the machi[...]

7-14 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 3. A list of saved stitch patterns is displayed. 4. Select the stitch pattern that you wish to retrieve. 1 Press to quit trying to retrieve the stitch pattern. 1 5. Press . * T o erase the saved stitch pattern, press . The previous screen appears. 1 Press[...]

My Custom Stitch 7-15 7 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 6. The sewing screen for that stitch will then be displayed.[...]

7-16 My Custom Stitch 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index[...]

Care and Maintenance 8-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 2 Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB CAUTION • T urn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before changing the light bulb. If the machine is on and the “Start/Stop” button is pressed accidentally , injuries may re[...]

8-2 Care and Maintenance 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 1 1 2 1 2 CLEANING THE MACHINE CAUTION Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result. ■ Cleaning the LCD Screen If the screen is dirty , gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use organic so[...]

Care and Maintenance 8-3 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 5 1 2 1 2 1 ▼ 4. Remove the race. * While pushing the race towards the back of the ma- chine, lift the edge nearest you and remove the race. 1 Race 5. Remove accumulated lint and thread from the inner shuttle and race with a brush or vacuum cleaner .[...]

8-4 Care and Maintenance 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index CLEANING THE FLOPPY DISK DRIVE HEADS If the heads of the floppy disk drive become dirty , the data on the disks may not be read normally . W e suggest that you use a cleaning disk for 3.5 inch floppy disk drives regularly . 1. Insert the cleaning disk [...]

T roubleshooting 9-1 ? ! 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Chapter 9 T roubleshooting ADJUSTING THE SCREEN If the screen is difficult to see when you turn on the power , follow the steps below . 1. Press your finger anywhere on the screen. Holding your finger on the screen, turn the main power switch off and b[...]

9-2 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index ADJUSTING THE TOUCH PANEL If the screen does not respond correctly when you touch a key (the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation), follow the steps below to make the proper adjust- ments. 1. Press your finger anywhere o[...]

T roubleshooting 9-3 ? ! 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index +1 +4 +5 +2 +3 3. Press the “Bobbin W inding” button. 4. The machine displays the screen shown at left. 5. Using the included touch pen, lightly touch the center of the + , in order from 1 to 5. CAUTION Only use the included touch pen to touch the [...]

9-4 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index USING THE “ TROUBLESHOOTING ” FUNCTION Use the troubleshooting key for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing. 1. Press to call the screen at left. 2. Press . * Press at any time to return to the original screen. 3. Find the category for the [...]

T roubleshooting 9-5 ? ! 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Machine is not threaded correctly (used the wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread did not catch the needle bar threader , etc.) 2 Thread is knotted or tangled. 3 Thread is too thick for the needle. 4 Upper thread tension is too strong. 5 Th[...]

9-6 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 There is a mistake in the upper or bob- bin threading. 2 Spool cap is set incorrectly . 3 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric. 4 Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. 5 Stitches are too long when sewing thin fabrics. 6 Thread t[...]

T roubleshooting 9-7 ? ! 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Thread is twisted. 2 Fabric was not inserted into the frame correctly ( fabric was loose, etc.). 3 Stabilizing material was not attached. 4 There was an object placed near the machine, and the carriage or embroi- dery frame hit the object during sew-[...]

9-8 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 Needle is installed incorrectly . 2 Needle clamp screw is not tightened. 3 Needle is turned or bent. 4 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric. 5 W rong presser foot was used. 6 Upper thread tension is too strong. 7 Fabric is pulled durin[...]

T roubleshooting 9-9 ? ! 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 1 There is no pattern selected. 2 “Start/Stop” button was not pushed. 3 Main power switch is not turned on. 4 Presser foot is not lowered. 5 “Start/Stop” button was pushed with the foot controller attached. 6 Speed control lever is set to contr[...]

9-10 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index CAUTION Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press the “ Start/Stop ” button without rethreading the machine, the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury . ERROR MESSAGES If the machine is not properly set and the “St[...]

T roubleshooting 9-11 ? ! 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 7. This message is dis- played when the embroidery unit is attached, and the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed. 8. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached, and or is pressed. 9. This message is dis- played whe[...]

9-12 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 17. This message is dis- played when the buttonhole lever is up, a buttonhole stitch is selected, and the “Start/ Stop” button or “Re- verse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pushed. 18. This message is dis- played when there are too many characters[...]

T roubleshooting 9-13 ? ! 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 27. This message is dis- played when the floppy disk is not formatted or is not formatted prop- erly . 28. This message is dis- played when the floppy disk can not be format- ted. 29. This message is dis- played when you try to save a pattern on a flo[...]

9-14 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 37. This message is dis- played when the memory is full and the stitch or pattern can not be saved. 38. This message is dis- played when a previ- ously saved pattern is deleted. 39. This message is dis- played when the machine is retrieving a previously s[...]

T roubleshooting 9-15 ? ! 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index 47. This message is dis- played when formatting the floppy disk. 48. This message is dis- played when the bobbin holder is at the right (original) position, and you try to press the bobbin winder button. ■ Alarm Sounds If the operation procedure was[...]

9-16 T roubleshooting 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index[...]

Appendix A-1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Appendix SPECIFICA TIONS Specification 47.0 cm (W) × 30.8 cm (H) × 25.3 cm (D) 50.0 cm (W) × 31.5 cm (H) × 27.0 cm (D) 1 1 kg (25 lb.) (with case: 12.5 kg (28 lb.)) 70 to 850 stitches per minute Home sewing machine needles (HA × 130) 12 V/5 W 43.1 cm (W) × 1[...]

A-2 Appendix 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index[...]

Index 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Index 4-hole buttons 3-62 7mm decorative stitch patterns 4-3 7mm satin stitch patterns 4-4 changing length 4-16 90 degree rotation key 5-46, 5-48 A Accessories 1-8 Adjusting character/decorative stitch patterns 4-1 1 edited patterns 6-30 embroidery patterns after editing[...]

Index 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Connecting the Power 1-12 Continuous sewing 4-17 Copyright information 5-1 Crazy quilt 3-21 Cross stitch 4-4 Custom Thread Numbering 5-43 D Daisy stitch 3-49 Darning 3-57 Decorative stitch patterns 4-2 Delete key 4-2, 4-7, 4-14, 6-8, 6-12 Deleting embroidery edit 6-12 mi[...]

Index 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Fagoting 3-46 Feed dog position switch 1-6 Feed dogs 1-1 Flat bed attachment 1-6 Floppy disks 5-2, 5-18, 5-51, 6-32 cleaning 8-4 Floral alphabet patterns 5-13 Foot controller 1-7 Frame patterns 5-15, 5-61, 5-62 Free arm 1-6 Forward/Back key 5-36, 5-38, 5-46 G Gimp thread[...]

Index 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index Pattern select key 6-8, 6-26 Piecing 3-29 Power cord 1-12 Presser foot changing 1-39 code display 1-13, 5-19 types 1-8 Presser foot dial 1-6 Presser foot holder 1-42 Presser foot lever 1-5 Previewing the completed pattern 5-28 Principal parts 1-1 principal parts key 1-21[...]

Index 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — ? ! 9 — CONTENTS Index T T ake-up lever 1-34 T ape attaching 3-22, 3-47 Thread character/decorative stitches 4-8 chart 1-45 embroidery 5-29 Thread color changing 6-13 Thread color display 5-42 Thread cutter 1-3, 2-2 “Thread Cutter” button 2-15 Thread density key 4-14 Thread palette key 6-8[...]

ENGLISH 114-230 XC3200-001 0205 Printed in Japan[...]