Brother PC 8500 manual

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“ IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS” When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: “Read all instructions before using.” D ANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock. 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet i[...]

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MAL T A AND CYPR US ONL Y . If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPOR T 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. With alternative plugs an approv[...]

1 CONGRA TULA TIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MA CHINE Your machine is the most advanced computerized home use this machine available. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated we suggest that you study this booklet. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MA CHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the pulley, t[...]

AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING _38 Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching_____________________________38 AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING ___________39 Cancelling programmed automatic thread cutting ______________________________39 UTILITY STITCH SELECTION ______________40 USEFUL SKILLS _________________________42 The “ ” key__________________[...]

_________________________88 CHARACTER SEWING ___________________88 Combinations of characters _____________89 DECORATIVE STITCHES _________________90 DECORATIVE STITCHES (7 mm) ___________91 SATIN STITCHES ________________________92 CROSS STITCHING ______________________93 CHARACTER AND DECORATIVE STITCH ADJUSTMENT _______94 Changing the pattern si[...]

4 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 7. MY CUST OM STITCH TM (Function for making o wn stitch Designs) ________________________160[...]

SETTING UP CHAPTER 1 PRINCIP AL P AR TS 3 2 1 12 C 13 14 B A E 11 16 17 10 9 8 6 7 5 4 D 15 1– Handle 2– Spool cap 3– Thread guide for bobbin winding 4– Needle threader lever 5– Thread cutter 6– Buttonhole lever 7– Needle threader 8– Presser foot 9– Feed dog 10– Bobbin cover 11– Feed dog adjustment lever 12– Bobbin winder de[...]

Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 6 2 1 3 4 2A 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 J II I III A. MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS 1 Card slot[...]

1 Bobbin (3) 136492-101 2 Seam ripper X54243-001 3 Screw XA5904-051 4 Scissors 184783-001 5 Chalk pen 184944-001 6 Cleaning brush XA4527-001 7 Eyelet punch 135793-001 8 Screwdriver (Large) X55467-051 9 Screwdriver (Small) X55468-051 10 Spool cap (Small) 130013-003 11 Spool cap (Large) 130012-003 12 Extra spool pin* XA3336-051 13 Spool felt X57045-0[...]

1 Brother poly 40 color thread set SA740 X80928-100 2 Brother poly #60 bobbin thread SA-BTS X81164-001 3 Backing material (Stabilizer material) SA519 X81185-001 4 Country bag SA152 X80922-002 5 Grid sheet set SA500 X80948-001 Memory card* No. 1 Alphabet SA298 X58317-001 No. 2 Flower SA299 X58321-001 No. 3 Dinosaur SA300 X58362-001 No. 6 Moskowitz?[...]

9 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up PO WER SUPPL Y 1 WARNING – When leaving the machine unattended or when it is not being used[...]

Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 10 SELECTION KEYS Screen messages guide y ou through eac h operation UTILITY STITCH CHARACTER D[...]

OPERA TION BUTT ONS Using the operation buttons START STOP 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 D. OPERATION BUTTONS 1 “THREAD CUTTER” BUTTON When you press this button, both upper and bobbin threads are cut automatically. 2 “NEEDLE POSITION” BUTTON Press to change the needle position from up to down or from down to up. 3 “REVERSE STITCH” BUTTON The reverse[...]

Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 12 USING THE SCREEN KEYS Examples of the keys on LCD Touch a key on the screen with your finger[...]

13 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up If the LCD is hard to see when the po wer is turned on UTILITY STITCH CHARACTER DECORATIVE S[...]

Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 14 HO W T O USE THE LANGU A GE SELECTION KEY You can use the “ ” key to easily change the d[...]

15 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up How to c lear the language selection Example: T o change the display language from Spanish b[...]

Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 16 BOBBIN WINDING / BOBBIN THREAD SETTING Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread 3 7 [...]

17 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 4. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft and place the[...]

Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 18 Setting the bobbin 1 2 1 1. Slide open the bobbin cover. 1 Bobbin cover 2 Bobbin cover relea[...]

19 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up UPPER THREADING Thread according to n umber and arrow marks on mac hine. 4 6 * 3 1 5 2 1 . R[...]

Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 20 2 1 4 5 4 1 4. Steady the spool thread in your right hand, take the end of the thread in you[...]

21 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 5 3 * Rotating your right hand slightly to check that the thread is engaged. 4. While gently[...]

Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 22 ST ART/ST OP “ST AR T/ST OP” button 1 Place the fabric under the presser foot, lower the[...]

23 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Mounting and Using the Knee Lifter Align the knee lifter with the mounting slot and insert. [...]

24 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up STITCH WIDTH AND STITCH LENGTH Stitch width Increasing the stitch width Touch the “ ” st[...]

Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitches Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key from the selection keys in the right side of the machine. Touch the “ ” key on the LCD screen. * If you touch the “CLOSE” key, the display will return to the previous screen. Stitch length Increasing the stitch length Touch the “ ” stitch[...]

26 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Decreasing the stitch length Touch the “ ” stitch length setting key. The stitch length [...]

7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0 (1/4) (1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16) Darning 7.0 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.5 (1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–1/16) Bar tack 2.0 1.0–3.0 0.4 0.3–1.0 (1/16) (1/16–1/8) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) Tape attaching 4.0 0.0–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0 (3/16) (0.0–1/4) (1/16) (1/61–3/16) Eyelet 7.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 (1/4) ([...]

28 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up STITCH Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 4.0 0.[...]

THREAD TENSION Correct tension 3 4 1 2 1 Reverse side 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread * Thread tension is automatically set to the most appropriate point irrespective of the chosen fabric and thread. * Correct tension is important because too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker. Loosen tension b[...]

30 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Tighten tension by touc hing “ ” (Strong). Touch the “ ” thread tension setting key.[...]

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOO T Change the presser foot accor ding to the LCD message 1 2 1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. Installing embroidery f oot “Q” 5 1. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Raise the[...]

32 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 5 4. Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. While pressing the black button t[...]

5 2. While pressing the black button to the left of the presser foot holder, push the presser foot holder upward with both hands as far as it will go to install it. CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time, otherwise injury may result. 5 1. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2[...]

34 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up CHANGING THE NEEDLE Setting the needle securely 6 1. Press the “NEEDLE POSITION” button [...]

MA CHINE OPERA TION KEYS This machine contains built-in instructions on how to use the machine which are based on this operation manual. If you touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key, details of basic operations such as bobbin winding and upper threading will appear on the LCD, so that you can refer to these instructions while using the machine. Examp[...]

36 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1. SEWING CHAPTER 2 TRIAL SEWING Sewing b y using “UTILITY STITCH” 6 6* 5 4 1 3 2 CAUTIO[...]

1 2 2. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm. 1 Upper thread 2 5 cm (1-15/16”) 5 3. While holding on the thread tails and the fabric with your left hand, turn the balance wheel with your right hand to move the needle to the sewing start position. 1 Thread * Sewing can begin without [...]

38 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up A UT OMA TIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 1. Select the stitch pattern. 2. Touch the automatic re[...]

A UT OMA TIC THREAD CUTTING If you set programmed automatic thread cutting prior to sewing, the machine will automatically trim the thread when the pattern has been completed. (Reinforcement stitches are used at the start and finish of the pattern.) 1. Select the stitch pattern. 2. Touch the automatic thread cutting key. * Automatic thread cutting [...]

40 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up UTILITY STITCH SELECTION (Example) Buttonholes 1. Touch the “UTILITY STITCH” key. 2. Tou[...]

41 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up[...]

42 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up USEFUL SKILLS The “ ” key 1 . Touch the “ ” key. If the “ ” key is touched while[...]

Sewing corner s Keep the needle at the corner of the fabric, then raise the presser foot and turn the fabric. Sewing thic k seams When the foot angles up at the approach of a thick seam, lower the needle and raise the presser foot. Level the presser foot by placing a “shim” (folded fabric or cardboard) under the back of the presser foot. Lower [...]

44 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Sewing thic k fabric 1. When you raise the presser foot lever further, the presser foot is r[...]

45 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up STRAIGHT STITCHES 1 Normal sewing 2 Normal sewing 3 Reinforced sewing 4 Stretch fabric sewin[...]

46 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 5 3 1 Baste the fabric beforehand and sew along to the basting using a stretch stitch. * Do [...]

47 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up AD APTER FOR LO W SHANK A TT A CHMENTS This adapter is used for attaching screw-on presser f[...]

48 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up ZIGZA G STITCHES 1 Zigzag stitch 2 Elastic zigzag stitch 3 Elastic zigzag stitch 123 5 Sew t[...]

49 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up O VERCASTING 1 Thin and medium fabrics 2 Thick fabric 3 Thick and medium stretch fabric 4 Me[...]

50 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up O VERCASTING (When using the side cutter) 1 Thin and medium fabrics 2 Thick fabric 3 Thick a[...]

51 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1 7. Make a cut of about 2 cm in the fabric. 1 2 cm 1 3 2 A 5 B 8. Place the fabric as shown[...]

52 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up BLIND HEM STITCHES 1 Other fabric 2 Stretch fabric R 12 13 5 1. Fold the fabric and baste it[...]

53 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Adjusting the needle drop position Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch width setting keys t[...]

54 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up BUTT ONHOLE STITCHES 1 Suits, overcoat 2 Jeans, trousers 3 Thick coats 4 Thin or medium fabr[...]

55 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 5 3 5. Press the “START/STOP” button to start the machine, while gently holding the end [...]

56 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Order of one c ycle 1 1 1 1 Reinforcement stitch Sewing stretc h fabrics 5 When sewing butto[...]

57 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 4 1 2 6 5 3 Measure the button diameter + thickness to set the plate. Example: For a button [...]

58 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up B AR T A CKING Use for reinf orcing the openings of poc kets, etc. A 4 3 2 1 1. Attach press[...]

59 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 5 3 5. Start the machine while holding the end of the upper thread. * The machine will sew a[...]

60 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1 2 3 5 4 4 1. Set the stitch length using the scale on presser foot “A”. 1 Scale on the[...]

61 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Changing the length of the darning stitch 1 32 Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch length s[...]

62 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1. Attach presser foot “J”, select pattern “ ”, set the stitch length to 4.0 mm and [...]

63 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1. Touch the “ ” and “ ” stitch length setting keys and the “ ” and “ ” stit[...]

64 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up BUTT ON SEWING M This stitch is used f or attaching buttons. Do not use the automatic thread[...]

65 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Attaching b uttons with four holes First sew the two holes which are closest to you. Once th[...]

66 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up B ASTING 1. Attach presser foot “J”. It is suggested that the basting stitch be started [...]

2 3 1. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the crotch end. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric. 1 Crotch end 2 Reverse stitch 3 Basting stitch 4 Reverse side 2. Press the seam allowance open and attach the zipper with a basting stitch in the middle. 1 Zipper 2 Basting 3 Reverse side 3. Select the “ [...]

68 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the crotch end. Change to a b[...]

5. Close the zipper and turn over the fabric. Then attach the other side of the zipper to the fabric. 1 Reverse side I 6. Turn the fabric over to the right side and sew a straight stitch 5 cm from the end, stop the machine, lower the needle, raise the presser foot and then remove the basting stitches. 1 Surface 7. Move the zipper pull and sew the r[...]

70 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up D ART SEAM 1 1 . Attach presser foot “J”. Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the d[...]

GA THERING J Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shir ts, etc. 1 . Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16”) and the thread tension to weak. * If you touch the “GATHERING” key after touching the “ ” key, the stitch length will be set automatically to 4.0 mm (3/16”) and the thread tension will be set automatically to weak. 1 2 3 2 . At[...]

72 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 5. Smooth the gathers by ironing them. 1 1. Thread the thread along the groove in the direct[...]

PINTUCK 1. Mark along the folds on the reverse side of the fabric. 1 Reverse side 2. Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only. 1 Surface 3. Select the “ ” stitch and then touch the “ ” key. * It will not be necessary to adjust the thread tension if pintucking is selected by pressing the “ ” key. I 4. Put the right end of presser f[...]

74 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 5. Iron the folds toward the same direction.[...]

FLA T FELL SEAM J Use for reinf orcing seams and finishing edges neatly . 1. Attach presser foot “J”. Sew the finish line, then cut half of the seam allowance from the side that the flat fell seam will lie. 1 About 1.2 cm (1/2”) 2 Reverse side * When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset, reinforcement sti[...]

76 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Finished flat fell seam 1 Surface[...]

APPLIQUES 1. Attach the applique to the fabric. 1 Applique 2 Fabric glue * The applique should be attached with fabric glue or a basting stitch so that it will not move during sewing. 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Make sure that the needle drop point is just outside the applique and then start sewing. 1 Applique * When the automatic thread cuttin[...]

78 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up APPLIQUE QUIL TS 1 . Trace the pattern onto the applique fabric and then cut around it. 1 Se[...]

SCALLOP STITCH N Stitch f or decorating collars of blouses, edges of table c loths, etc. 5 1 . Attach presser foot “N”. Sew the remaining edge of the fabric so that the stitch doesn’t go right to the edge of the fabric. 1 Surface * When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitch are preset, reinforcement stitches will be [...]

80 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up SMOCKING STITCH J This stitch is used f or decorative stitching on clothing. 1. Select the ?[...]

P A TCHWORK STITCH 3 1. Match the fabric seams right sides together, join together with a straight stitch. Open seam allowance [about 1 cm (3/8”)] and press flat. 1 Straight stitch 2 Seam allowance 3 1 cm (3/8”) 4 Reverse side 5 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Set the center of the presser foot on the seam lines of the joined fabrics and then s[...]

82 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up F A GO TING J Stitch f or fagoting, decoration, etc. 2 3 1. Baste the fabric onto thin paper[...]

DECORA TIVE STITCHING J Select the stitch y ou would like to use. Decorative stitching These stitches are used for sewing crazy quilts and for decorating hems. Shell tacking 1 . Attach presser foot “J”, select “ ” and set the thread tension to a strong setting. 2. Fold the fabric in half diagonally. * Use a thin fabric. 5 3. Drop the needle[...]

84 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up HEM-STITCH (HEIRLOOM STITCH) Use for se wing tablecloths, decorative hems on c lothes and de[...]

“ ” hem-stitching 1. Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm (3/16”) part which is not yet frayed. [Pull out four threads, leave five threads and then pull out four threads, the width of five threads is approximately 4mm (3/16”) or less.] 1 Approx. 4.0 mm (3/16”) or less. 2 Four threads (Pull out) 3 Five threads (Leave) 2. Se[...]

86 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up LA TERAL SEWING (STRAIGHT/ZIGZA G) N Multi-directional sewing on tub ular fabrics. “ ”, [...]

3 3 . Select the “ ” stitch again, and press the “REVERSE STITCH” button. 4 4. Select the “ ”stitch, and then sew until you reach the starting point. * Lateral zigzag sewing should be carried out using the same procedure as lateral straight sewing. 87 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Pa[...]

88 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. 1 Alphabetical characters 2 Decorative s[...]

1. Touch “B”. * If you select the wrong character by mistake, touch the “CLEAR” key to clear the character selection. 2. Touch “abc. . .” to switch to lower-case. 3. Touch “u” and “s”. * Any combination of 70 characters or spaces can be accepted at one time. 1 Space key Combinations of character s Try entering “Bus”. 1 89 Ut[...]

90 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up DECORA TIVE STITCHES 1 . Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. 2. Touch the “ ?[...]

DECORA TIVE STITCHES (7 mm) 1 . Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. 2. Touch the “ ” key. The decorative stitch pattern selection screen will be displayed. 1 Pattern selection keys 2 Touch this key to change the thread tension 3 Touch this key to save a pattern combination to memory. (Refer to page 100) 4 Touch this key to select s[...]

92 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up SA TIN STITCHES 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. The different types of p[...]

CROSS STITCHING 1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key. The different types of patterns available will be displayed. 2. Touch the “ ” key. The cross stitch selection screen will be displayed. 1 Pattern selection keys 2 Touch this key to change the thread tension. 3 Touch this key to save a pattern combination to memory. (Refer to pa[...]

94 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up LS LS CHARA CTER AND DECORA TIVE STITCH ADJUSTMENT Changing the pattern size (Actual size) T[...]

For satin stitches, it is possible to use the “ ” key to change the size of the pattern in five steps without changing the stitch width or stitch length. 12 3 4 5 1 2 1 Actual size 2 Pattern length Elongation 1. To change the length of the pattern, touch the “ ” key to change the number. * The number shown in the darkened square indicates t[...]

96 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Example: To combine “ ” and “ ” Note Pressing the key will provide a confirmation of[...]

One touch of the “up” key will move the stitch pattern up half of it’s finished height. One touch of the “down” key will move the stitch pattern down half of it’s finished height. Example: Satin stitch pattern Note Pressing the key will provide a confirmation of the selected stitches. 1. Select the pattern. 2. Touch the “ ” key. The[...]

98 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 4. Touch the “ ” key. The next pattern will move down half of it’s finished height. Ma[...]

Changing Mirr or Ima ge [Left and Right (the “ ” key), and T op and Bottom (the “ ” key)] 1. Touch the “ ” key. Mirror Imaging with the “ ” Key 2. Patterns selected when this key is activated will be mirror imaged from left to right. 1. Touch the “ ” key. Inverting with the “ ” Key 2. Patterns selected when this key is activ[...]

100 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1. Touch the “CHECK” key. Stitch patterns will appear while moving on the screen. 2. Af[...]

If the memory is full and no more patterns can be saved To delete a pattern that is already saved in the memory, touch the “DELETE” key; to cancel the saving of a pattern, touch the “CANCEL” key. Erasing a pattern 1. Touch the “DELETE” key. 1 This indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. 2 If you touch pockets, the pattern wh[...]

102 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up SEWING 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer 3 Thin paper Sewing attractive finishes Refer to the table bel[...]

2. Draw lines to join the marks as shown in the illustration. Sewing 5 3 1. Attach presser foot “N”. 2. Place the fabric under the presser foot, pull the upper thread out to the side and then lower the presser foot. 1 * If you used the pattern sheet to make positioning marks on the fabric, place the fabric so that the marks are aligned with the[...]

104 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 6 5 4 . Once sewing of the character has been completed, the machine will automatically sew[...]

ADJUSTING STITCH P A TTERNS N A stitch pattern may get deformed due to the weave of thread or cloth. It is a good idea to first make a trial stitching, and then make adjustments for each stitch pattern if necessary. 1. Touch the “OPERATION GUIDE” key. 2. Touch the “FINE ADJUSTMENT OF STITCH” key. 3. Attach presser foot “N” and then star[...]

106 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up PREP ARA TION BEFORE SEWING Q 4. EMBR OIDERING BE SURE TO ATTACH A PIECE OF STABILIZER FABR[...]

1 2 Always turn off the power supply before carrying out the procedure below. 1. Turn off the power. 2. Open the cover of the connecting slot by rotating the plastic bracket in the direction indicated by the arrow. 1 Connecting slot 2 Plastic bracket * When the embroidery unit is not being used, close the cover of the connecting slot. 3. Insert the[...]

108 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1. Make sure that the embroidery frame has been removed, touch the “EMBROIDERY” key or [...]

1. Turn on the power. The following display will appear on the LCD. * When the buttonhole lever, the needle or the presser foot lever are lowered or when the bobbin winding shaft is at the right, an error message will vary depending on which of the conditions mentioned above is occurring. The display shown at left will appear after the error condit[...]

110 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up SELECTING AND SEWING P A TTERNS How to combine characters 1. Select the character required.[...]

1. Touch the “ ” key. The one-point pattern selection screen will be displayed. * If another screen is being displayed, touch the “EMBROIDERY” key before touching the one- point pattern key. 2. Select the desired pattern. The sewing screen will be displayed. * If you touch the “ ” key, the next sewing screen will be displayed. If you to[...]

112 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Frame patterns are created by combining the desired frame and type of stitch. 1. Touch the [...]

The selected pattern can be changed with the options shown on screen. 1 Indicates the stitch selected for the frame pattern. 2 This indicates the order of color changes. 3 Touch this key to change the thread tension and the stitch density. (Refer to page 29 and page 122.) 4 Touch this key to move the sewing position. (Refer to page 123.) 5 Touch th[...]

114 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1 Indicates the pattern selected. 2 This indicates the order of color changes. The color di[...]

2. Touch the “ ” key. 3. The memory card pattern selection screen will be displayed. [The illustration at left shows the Transportation card No.12 (SA312, XA0275- 001) (option).] * If another screen is being displayed, touch the “EMBROIDERY” key before touching the “ ” key. 4. Select the desired pattern. * If you touch the “RETURN” [...]

116 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up You can combine and save characters and all edited embroidery patterns. Example: T o save t[...]

EMBR OIDERING 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer Embroidering attractive finishes Refer to the table below and the “RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREADS AND NEEDLES” to use in order to obtain attractive sewing and embroidery finishes. Pattern slippages may occur when using different fabric thicknesses or types of stabilizers. Be sure to carry out a test[...]

118 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 2 3 4 1 1 2 . Loosen the adjusting screw and separate the inner and outer frames. Lay the f[...]

1 6. Remove the embroidery sheet before starting to embroider. 1 Hole for removing 1. Raise the presser foot to its highest position. Then pass the embroidery frame under the presser foot with the mounting bracket on the left side and the fabric right side up. 2 1 2. Align the two pins on the embroidery unit frame holder with the mounting bracket o[...]

120 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Example: 1. Select the desired pattern. The order of sewing for each part will be displayed[...]

121 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 5. Replace the upper thread with the thread for the second region of color, and then start [...]

122 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1 . Touch the “MULTI COLOR” key to change to the single color mode. If the “START/STO[...]

123 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up MO VING THE LOCA TION (LA Y OUT) The position for embroidering the pattern can be changed b[...]

124 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up CAUTION After a pattern has been moved, check the display to see which embroidery frames ca[...]

125 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up CAUTION After a starting position has been rotated, check the display to see which embroide[...]

126 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1. Touch the “ ” key to reverse the pattern horizontally. * If the “ ” key appears [...]

127 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1. Touch the “SIZE” key. 2 . To increase the pattern size, touch the “ ” key; to re[...]

128 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1. Touch the “SIZE” key. 2 . To increase the pattern size, touch the “ ” key; to re[...]

129 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1. Stop the machine, raise the needle and the presser foot lever and re-thread the upper th[...]

130 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1 . Touch the “HOME” key. The needle will return to the embroidery start position. 2. L[...]

131 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up EMBR OIDER Y APPLICA TIONS Example: Embroidering ABC, then linking DE 1. Touch “A”, “[...]

132 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up You can use frame patterns with the same shape and size to sew appliques. 1 . Select the ap[...]

133 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1 1 Satin stitch “ ” Finished applique on the project[...]

134 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1 2 3 Use stabilizer fabric to provide extra support while embroidering. After embroidering[...]

135 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up EMBR OIDER Y EDITING CAP ABILITIES 5. EMBR OIDER Y EDITING Embroidery editing lets you chan[...]

136 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up HO W T O EDIT 1 . Attach the embroidery unit and make necessary preparations before Embroid[...]

137 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Character Editing Example: Editing the Alphabet “ ” 1. Select character type. 2 . First[...]

138 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 5. Select character, then press the “ ” key. After a while the characters will be displ[...]

139 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Moving Characters Press the key marked with the arrow pointing in the direction you want to[...]

140 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Changing Character Size Press the “ ” key to alter character sizes. Press the “ ” k[...]

141 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Changing Configurations Press the “ ” key to change configuration. Select the type of C[...]

142 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Completing Edit Work Press the “ ” key when editing is completed. The edited pattern is[...]

143 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up One-point Editing 1. Select the one-point type. Example: 2. Select embroidery pattern. 3. D[...]

144 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Mirror Imaging Patterns to the Left or Right Press the “ ” key to mirror image patterns[...]

145 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Border P attern Editing 1. Select border pattern. 2. Select border shape. 3. Select stitchi[...]

146 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Editing P atterns on Embroidery Cards (sold separatel y) Example: Editing Patterns on the &[...]

147 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Editing Combinations Example: Editing the “” alphabet characters with stitching pattern[...]

148 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 6. Select alphabet characters. Press “ ”. 7. Specify alphabet character size, then sele[...]

149 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 10 Press “ ” to move the alphabet characters upwards to a position that is well balance[...]

150 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 14. Finish editing. Press “ ”. 15. The "SEWING" screen will be displayed. (Se[...]

151 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up You can save up to 15 different patterns in the memory. However, if some of the patterns co[...]

152 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Deleting a stored pattern 1. If you touch the “ ” key, a screen similar to the one show[...]

Note: Be sure to thoroughly read page 120 and 121 ("Embroidery" and "Sewing") before sewing. CAUTION Always check the layout screen display (see page 117 for details) before using the medium-size and small-size embroidery frames (sold separately). Misuse will lead to the application of pressure to the embroidery frame, and may c[...]

154 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Correcting another stitch pattern during editing If you want to correct another pattern whi[...]

Correcting stitch patterns after editing Press the “ ” key to make corrections after editing has been completed. (See page 154 for details on correction methods.) 155 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Char[...]

156 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1 This machine has three memory function areas; one is found on the sewing side of the mach[...]

Preparation: Attach the embroidery unit. * Make sure that the power is turned off before doing this. 1. Touch the “MEMORY RECALL” key. A screen such as the left will be displayed. 2. Touch the “EMBROIDERY” key. The “ ” symbol indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. Touch the pocket to display the saved pattern. 1 The display[...]

158 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Preparation: Attach the embroidery unit. * Make sure that the power is turned off before do[...]

UTILITY STITCH CHARACTER DECORATIVE STITCH EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY EDIT OPERATION GUIDE MEMORY RECALL Example: Deleting an embroidery pattern 1. Press the “MEMORY RECALL” button. 2. Touch the “EMBROIDERY” key. 3. Touch a pocket to select the pattern to be deleted, and then touch the “ ” key. * To delete a pattern which is stored inside a [...]

160 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1 3 2 5 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 10 14 0 mm 5 mm 10 mm 15 mm 20 mm You can use t[...]

Stitch 1 2 3 456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 00 12 18 22 23 21 17 14 12 09 06 03 01 03 06 00 00 03 06 10 13 14 13 11 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 11 13 14 13 10 06 03 00 00 04 07 Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 45 47 50 54 56 55 51 4[...]

162 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached, remove. * Turn off the power supply before [...]

7. The sewing screen will then be displayed. * Touch the “RE-EDIT” key to return to the input screen and make changes to your own stitch. * If entering a one-point pattern and sewing the pattern continuously, make sure that you input the data for the linking stitch so that the patterns do not overlap. 1 Linking stitch * If you have entered poin[...]

164 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1. Touch the “EDIT” key. The edit screen will be displayed. Move the “ ” to the loc[...]

3 . Touch the “ ” or “ ” key to move to the desired position, and then touch the “SET” key. 1. Touch the “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ” key to move the “ ” to the start point which you would like to move. 2. Touch the “BLOCK MOVE” key. The points behind the “ ” will be enclosed by a “ ”. (This indicates the area wh[...]

166 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 2. Touch the “INSERT” key. A new point will be inserted and the “ ” will move to th[...]

Up to five patterns can be stored, Touch the “MEMORY” key. (It will take approximately 10 seconds for the pattern to be stored.) Once the pattern has been stored, the display will return to the previous screen. Refer to the next page for details on how to retrieve a pattern which has been stored. CAUTION: Do not turn off the power while the wor[...]

168 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 1 Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it. 1 Release button * Turn off th[...]

CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen, otherwise injury and electric shocks may result. If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents. Cleaning the screen CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the machine [...]

170 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up 5 Always keep the machine clean. 1. Turn off the power and remove the presser foot holder a[...]

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB When replacing the light bulb 1 2 1. Turn the power off. * The power cord plug must be removed from the electric outlet prior to changing the bulb. 2. Loosen the screw on the reverse side of sewing head. 3. Remove the end cap. 1 Screw 2 End cap 1 4. Replace the snap-in the light bulb with a new one. 1 Light bulb * Light bulb[...]

172 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up RELA TED CHART OF SEWING F ABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE Sewing fabrics Thread Size of needle M[...]

This message is displayed if motor is locked. This message is displayed when the machine finds that the upper thread is cut. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is trying to initialize while the embroidery foot is lowered. This message is displayed when the “START/STOP” or “AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTER” button is pressed while the[...]

174 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up This message is displayed when trying to retrieve a pattern from a memory card and that mem[...]

175 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up This message is displayed if the “UTILITY STITCH” or “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” [...]

176 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached while the needle is lowered.[...]

177 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up This message is displayed in embroidery mode when the combination of characters is too big [...]

178 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up This message is displayed while a pattern is being saved into memory. This message is displ[...]

179 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up ● Proper operation: One beep Incorrect operation: Two or four beeps This message is displ[...]

180 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up This machine is equipped with an easy to use trouble check function which provides assistan[...]

181 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, conta[...]

182 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Symptom 1. Fabric is not fed properly 2. Needle breaks 3. Machine is noisy, slow speed, thr[...]

183 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up .. CT .. CT .. CT .. CT .. CT .. CT LS C T . –CT .. CT .. CT .. CT .. CT .. CT .. CT .. C[...]

184 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Decorative stitching for cuffs made from stretch fabric Decorative stitching for cuffs made[...]

185 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up L, S C T L,S C T L, S C T L, S – – .. –– –––– .. –– –C T –C T –C [...]

186 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Utility stitches Character sewing P A TTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MA CHINE) Alphabet (Block style[...]

187 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Satin stitches Cross stitches Size cannot be changed. Alphabet (Cursive hand writing style)[...]

188 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Decorative stitch Size can be set to “L” (Large) or “S” (Small).[...]

189 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Decorative stitch 7 mm WIDTH Stitch width and length is adjustable.[...]

190 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up Character embroidery chart Sizes: [L] 30 mm (1-3/16”), [M] 15 mm (9/16”), [S] 7.5 mm (1[...]

191 Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Maintenance Error Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Sewing Setting Up One point mark embroidery pattern <Embroidering times: 2 - 31 min. (It does not include [...]

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