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Operation Manual
Sewing Machine
Product Code: 882-D10
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INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions.
In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for
future reference.
Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electrical shock
1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, making any user
servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or injury to
persons.
2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction
manual.
• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull
it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.
• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.
3Electrical Hazards:
• This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. Do not
connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a
qualified electrician.
• This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only.
4Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, has been dropped or
damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat, discoloration or
deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord.
• When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the sewing machine by any other
part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.
• When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you may
injure your back or knees.
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
B-2
5Always keep your work area clear:
• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and
foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Do not store objects on the foot controller.
• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.
• Never drop or insert foreign objects in any opening.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord or
garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.
• Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the
sewing machine may fall, resulting in injuries.
6Special care is required when sewing:
• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.
• Switch the sewing machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle
area.
• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.
• Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when free motion stitching so that
you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.
7This machine is not a toy:
• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.
• The plastic bag that this sewing machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed
of. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.
• Do not use outdoors.
8For a longer service life:
• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine
near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the
case and machine, and should never be used.
• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or
other parts to assure correct installation.
9For repair or adjustment:
• If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized dealer.
• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of
the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your
local authorized Brother dealer.
Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual.
Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
Use only the interface cable (USB cable) included with this machine.
Use only the mouse designed specifically for this machine.
The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
B-3
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This machine is intended for household use.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA
AND CYPRUS ONLY
IMPORTANT
• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark,
rating as marked on plug.
• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.
• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your
authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
B-4
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• The included interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital
device.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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VQ2400
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE
B-5
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE
B Basic operations
After purchasing your machine, be sure to read this section first. This section provides details on the
initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine’s more useful functions.
Chapter 1 Getting Ready
To learn the operation of the principal parts and the screens
Page B-16
S Sewing
This section describes procedures for using the various utility stitches as well as other functions. It
provides details on basic machine sewing in addition to the more expressive features of the machine,
from sewing tubular pieces and buttonholes to sewing the character and decorative stitch patterns.
Chapter 1 Sewing Basics
To learn how to prepare for sewing and basic sewing
operations
Page S-2
Chapter 2 Utility Stitches
Pre-programmed with more than 100 frequently used
stitches
Page S-20
Chapter 3 Character/Decorative
Stitches
The variety of stitches widen your creativity
Page S-76
Chapter 4 MY CUSTOM STITCH
Create original decorative stitches
Page S-102
A Appendix
This section provides important information for operating this machine.
Chapter 1 How to Create Bobbin
Work
To learn how to create bobbin work
Page A-2
Chapter 2 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Find troubleshooting tips and pointers as well as how
to keep your machine in the best working condition.
Page A-14
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE
B-6
CONTENTS
B-7
TRADEMARKS
INTRODUCTION................................................. 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 1
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE..... 5
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR
FUNCTIONS.......................................................... 9
Machine ................................................................................ 9
Needle and Presser Foot Section .......................................... 10
Operation Buttons................................................................ 11
Using the Flat Bed Attachment............................................. 11
Included Accessories ........................................................... 12
Accessories that are Included in Some Countries or
Regions................................................................................ 13
Options................................................................................ 14
B Basic operations
Chapter1 Getting Ready 16
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF .................. 17
Setting Your Machine for the First Time ............................... 18
LCD SCREEN ...................................................... 20
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key ................................. 23
Using the Sewing Machine Help Key .................................. 28
Using the Operation Guide Function ................................... 29
Using the Sewing Guide Function........................................ 30
Using the Pattern Explanation Function................................ 31
LOWER THREADING......................................... 32
Winding the Bobbin............................................................. 32
Setting the Bobbin................................................................ 37
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread.............................................. 39
UPPER THREADING .......................................... 40
Upper Threading.................................................................. 40
Using the Twin Needle Mode .............................................. 43
Using Threads that Unwind Quickly .................................... 45
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ...................... 47
Removing the Presser Foot ................................................... 47
Attaching the Presser Foot.................................................... 47
Attaching the Optional Presser Foot with the Included
Adapter................................................................................ 47
CHANGING THE NEEDLE.................................. 49
ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC ................... 50
About the Needle................................................................. 50
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations.................................... 50
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE
ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE........................ 51
Using USB Media ................................................................ 51
Connecting the Machine to the Computer............................ 51
Using a USB Mouse ............................................................. 52
Using the Dual Feed Foot (Optional in some countries or
regions)................................................................................ 52
S Sewing
Chapter1 Sewing Basics 2
SEWING ............................................................... 3
Sewing a Stitch ...................................................................... 3
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches .............................................. 5
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................ 5
Sewing Curves ....................................................................... 7
Changing Sewing Direction ................................................... 7
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics ................................................. 7
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener............................................ 8
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics .................................................... 9
Sewing Stretch Fabrics............................................................ 9
STITCH SETTINGS ............................................. 10
Setting the Stitch Width ........................................................ 10
Setting the Stitch Length ....................................................... 10
Setting the “L/R SHIFT”......................................................... 11
Setting the Thread Tension ................................................... 12
USEFUL FUNCTIONS ........................................ 14
Automatic Thread Cutting .................................................... 14
Using the Knee Lifter ............................................................ 15
Pivoting................................................................................ 15
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot
Pressure)............................................................................... 17
Needle Position – Stitch Placement ...................................... 18
Locking the Screen ............................................................... 18
Chapter2 Utility Stitches 20
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ......................... 21
Selecting a Stitch .................................................................. 21
Saving Your Stitch Settings ................................................... 22
SEWING THE STITCHES .................................... 24
Straight Stitches .................................................................... 24
Dart Seam ............................................................................ 28
Gathering ............................................................................. 29
Flat Fell Seam....................................................................... 29
Pintuck................................................................................. 30
Zigzag Stitches ..................................................................... 31
Elastic Zigzag Stitches .......................................................... 33
Overcasting.......................................................................... 33
Quilting................................................................................ 35
Blind Hem Stitches............................................................... 45
Appliqué .............................................................................. 48
Shelltuck Stitches ................................................................. 49
Scallop Stitches .................................................................... 50
Crazy Quilting...................................................................... 50
Smocking Stitches ................................................................ 51
Fagoting ............................................................................... 52
Tape or Elastic Attaching ...................................................... 52
Heirloom.............................................................................. 53
One-step Buttonholes........................................................... 55
Darning................................................................................ 58
Bar Tacks ............................................................................. 59
Button Sewing ...................................................................... 61
Eyelet ................................................................................... 62
Multi-directional Sewing
(Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) ......................................... 63
Zipper Insertion.................................................................... 64
STITCH SETTING CHART .................................. 67
Chapter3 Character/Decorative Stitches 76
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ......................... 77
Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch
Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch
Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns.......... 78
Characters ............................................................................ 78
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS ............................. 81
Sewing Attractive Finishes .................................................... 81
Basic Sewing ........................................................................ 81
Making Adjustments............................................................. 82
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS............................. 84
Changing the Size ................................................................ 86
Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) .... 86
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image .......................................... 86
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image...................................... 86
Sewing a Pattern Continuously ............................................. 86
Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)...... 87
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
B-8
Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern ............................. 87
Checking the Image.............................................................. 88
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS ...................... 89
Before Combining ................................................................ 89
Combining Various Stitch Patterns........................................ 89
Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns........................... 90
Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns.............. 91
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length ...................... 91
Making Step Stitch Patterns
(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) ..................................... 92
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION.................... 94
Stitch Data Precautions ........................................................ 94
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory................... 95
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media..................................... 96
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer ................................. 97
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory ......... 98
Recalling from USB Media ................................................... 99
Recalling from the Computer.............................................. 100
Chapter4 MY CUSTOM STITCH 102
DESIGNING A STITCH..................................... 103
ENTERING STITCH DATA ................................ 105
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES .............. 110
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List ................................... 110
Retrieving Stored Stitches ................................................... 111
A Appendix
Chapter1 How to Create Bobbin Work 2
ABOUT BOBBIN WORK ...................................... 3
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ....................... 3
Required Materials ................................................................. 3
Upper Threading .................................................................... 4
Preparing the Bobbin Thread.................................................. 5
CREATING BOBBIN WORK ................................. 9
Positioning the Fabric and Sewing.......................................... 9
Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing........................................ 11
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION ................ 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 13
Chapter2 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting 14
CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................... 15
Restrictions on oiling............................................................ 15
Precautions on storing the machine...................................... 15
Cleaning the LCD Screen ..................................................... 15
Cleaning the Machine Casing............................................... 15
Cleaning the Race ................................................................ 15
Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area........................ 17
About the Maintenance Message.......................................... 17
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN.................................. 18
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display ..................... 18
Touch Panel is Malfunctioning ............................................. 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 19
Frequent troubleshooting topics ........................................... 19
Upper thread tightened up ................................................... 19
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ................................ 20
Incorrect thread tension........................................................ 22
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ...... 23
List of Symptoms .................................................................. 26
ERROR MESSAGES ............................................. 29
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 31
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S
SOFTWARE......................................................... 32
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media.................................. 32
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer.................................... 33
INDEX ................................................................ 34
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
B-9
The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before
using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.
Machine
■ Front View
a Top cover
Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the
bobbin.
b Pre-tension disk
Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk when winding the
bobbin thread. (page B-32)
c Thread guide for bobbin winding
Pass the thread through this thread guide when winding the
bobbin thread. (page B-32)
d Spool pin
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. (page B-40)
e Spool cap
Use the spool cap to hold the spool of thread in place.
(page B-40)
f Supplemental spool pin
Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the
twin needle. (page B-32, B-43)
g Bobbin winder
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. (page B-32)
h LCD (liquid crystal display)
Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in
the LCD. (page B-20)
i Speaker
j Knee lifter
Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot.
(page S-15)
k Knee lifter slot
Insert the knee lifter into the slot. (page S-15)
l Operation buttons (7 buttons) and sewing speed
controller
Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing
machine. (page B-11)
m Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment
Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment
of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces,
remove the flat bed attachment. (page B-11)
n Thread cutter
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
(page B-42)
o Thread guide plate
Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading
upper thread. (page B-40)
■ Right-side/Rear View
a Connector for the presser foot
Connect the dual feed foot. (page B-52)
(The dual feed foot is optional in some countries or regions.)
b Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the
machine.
c Presser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the
presser foot. (page B-47)
d Air vent
The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate.
Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being
used.
e Main power switch
Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and
OFF. (page B-17)
f Foot controller
Depress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine.
(page S-4)
g Power cord receptacle
Insert the power cord into the machine receptacle. (page B-17)
h Foot controller jack
Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine.
(page S-4)
i USB port for computer
In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the
machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port. (page B-51,
S-97)
j USB port for mouse/media (USB 2.0)
In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB
media directly into the USB port. (page B-51, S-96)
Connect the USB mouse to operate with mouse. (page B-52)
k Handwheel
Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise
and lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the
front of the machine.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
B-10
Needle and Presser Foot Section
a Buttonhole lever
The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot
to create buttonholes. (page S-55)
b Presser foot holder screw
Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in
place. (page B-47)
c Presser foot holder
The presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder.
(page B-47)
d Presser foot
The presser foot consistently applies pressure to the fabric as
sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the
selected stitch. (page B-47)
e Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
f Bobbin cover
Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin. (page B-37, S-32)
g Needle plate cover
Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race. (page S-26)
h Needle plate
The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight
seams. (page S-26)
i Needle bar thread guide
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.
(page B-40)
j Needle clamp screw
Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place.
(page B-47)
Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover
(with mark) and needle plate cover
The measurements on the bobbin cover are
references for patterns with a middle (center)
needle position. The measurements on the needle
plate and the needle plate cover are references for
stitches with a left needle position.
a For stitches with a middle (center) needle position
b For stitches with a left needle position
c Left needle position on the needle plate <inch>
d Left needle position on the needle plate <cm>
e Middle (center) needle position on the bobbin cover
(with mark) <inch>
f Left needle position on the needle plate cover
<inch>
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
B-11
Operation Buttons
a “Start/Stop” button
Press this button and the machine will sew a few stitches at a
slow speed and then begin sewing at the speed set by the
sewing speed controller. Press the button again to stop the
machine. Hold the button in to sew at the machine’s slowest
speed. The button changes color according to the machine’s
operation mode.
b “Reverse Stitch” button
For straight, zigzag, and elastic zigzag stitch patterns that take
reverse stitches, the machine will sew reverse stitches at low
speed only while holding down the “Reverse Stitch” button.
The stitches are sewn in the opposite position.
For other stitches, use this button to sew reinforcement
stitches at the beginning and end of sewing. Press and hold
this button, and the machine sews 3 stitches in the same spot
and stops automatically. (see page S-5)
c “Reinforcement Stitch” button
Use this button to sew a single stitch repeatedly and tie-off.
For character/decorative stitches, press this button to end with
a full stitch instead of at a mid-point. The LED light beside this
button lights up while the machine is sewing a full motif, and
automatically turns off when the sewing is stopped. (see page
S-5)
d “Needle Position” button
Use this button when changing sewing direction or for detailed
sewing in small areas. Press this button to raise or lower the
needle position. With this button, you can lower and raise the
needle to sew a single stitch.
e “Thread Cutter” button
Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess
thread.
f “Presser Foot Lifter” button
Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure
to the fabric. Press this button again to raise the presser foot.
g Sewing Speed controller
Use this controller to adjust the sewing speed. Move the slide
to the left to sew at slower speeds. Move the slide to the right
to sew at higher speeds. Beginners should sew at a slow
speed.
h “Automatic Threading” button
Use this button to automatically thread the needle.
Using the Flat Bed Attachment
Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the
accessory compartment.
A presser foot storage tray is stored in the accessory
compartment of the flat bed attachment.
a Storage space of the flat bed attachment
b Presser foot storage space of the flat bed
attachment
c Presser foot storage tray
There are also storage spaces for optional presser
feet, such as the vertical stitch alignment foot “V”.
Green: The machine is ready to sew or is sewing.
Red: The machine cannot sew.
CAUTION
• Do not press the thread cutter button after the
threads have been cut. The needle may break
and threads may become tangled, or damage
to the machine may occur.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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Included Accessories
12345 67
8 9 101112 1314
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
39 40
75/11 2 needles
90/14 2 needles
90/14 2 needles:
Ball point needle (gold colored)
2.0/11 needle
No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas Others
1 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XF3022-001
2 Monogramming foot “N” X53840-351
3 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-051
4 Zipper foot “I” X59370-051
5 Buttonhole foot “A” X57789-251
6 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-051
7 Button fitting foot “M” 130489-001
8 Free motion open toe quilting
foot “O”
XF4873-001
9 1/4” quilting foot with guide SA185 F057:
XC7416-252
10 Adapter XF3613-001
11 Screw (small) XA4813-051
12 Needle set X58358-051
13 Twin needle X59296-151
14 Bobbin × 10
(One is on machine.)
SA156 SFB:
XA5539-151
15 Seam ripper XF4967-001
No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas Others
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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Accessories that are Included in Some Countries or Regions
If these accessories are not included with your machine, these are available as optional accessories.
16 Cleaning brush X59476-051
17 Eyelet punch XZ5051-001
18 Screwdriver (small) X55468-051
19 Screwdriver (large) XC4237-021
20 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051
21 Vertical spool pin XC8619-052
22 Spool cap (small) 130013-154
23 Spool cap (medium) × 2
(One is on machine.)
X55260-153
24 Spool cap (large) 130012-054
25 Spool cap (special) XA5752-121
26 Bobbin clip × 10 XE3060-001
27 Spool felt (on machine) X57045-051
28 Spool net × 2 XA5523-050
29 Touch pen (stylus) XA9940-051
30 Knee lifter XA6941-052
31 USB cable XD0745-051
32 Cord guide bobbin cover
(with single hole)
XE8991-101
33 Bobbin cover (with mark) XF0750-101
34 Bobbin cover (on machine) XE8992-101
35 Foot controller XD0501-151(EU area)
XC8816-051 (other area)
36 Grid sheet set SA507 GS3:
X81277-151
37 Dust cover VQ2400: XF4569-001
VQ2: XF4113-001
38 Accessory bag XC4487-021
39 Operation manual This manual
40 Quick Reference Guide XF6509-001
No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas Others
Memo
• Foot controller: Model T
This foot controller can be used on the
machine with product code 882-D10. The
product code is mentioned on the machine
rating plate.
• Always use accessories recommended for
this machine.
• Placing bobbin clips on bobbins helps
prevent the thread from unwinding from the
bobbin. In addition, snapping bobbin clips
together allows the bobbins to be
conveniently stored and prevents them from
rolling around if they are dropped.
1234
567
No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas Others
1 Straight stitch foot SA167 F042N:
XC1973-052
2 Free motion quilting foot “C” XF4737-001
3 Free motion echo quilting foot
“E”
XE0766-001
4 Dual feed foot SA196
(USA)
SA196C
(Canada)
DF1:
XF4166-001
(EU area)
DF1AP:
XF6843-001
(other area)
5 Bobbin case (gray, for bobbin
work)
XE8298-001
6 Straight stitch needle plate XF3076-001
7 Walking foot SA140 F033N:
XC2214-052
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
B-14
Options
The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately from your authorized
Brother dealer.
123
456
78
91011
12 13
No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas Others
1 Multi-function foot controller SAMFFC
(USA)
SAMFFCC
(Canada)
MFFC1:
XF4159-001
MFFC1OC:
XF4471-001
(Australia)
2 10 spool stand SA561
(USA)
SA561C
(Canada)
TS5:
XF4175-001
3 2 Spool stand SA562
(USA)
SA562C
(Canada)
TS6:
XF4180-001
4 Seam guide SA538 SG1:
XC8483-052
5 Side cutter foot SA177 F054:
XC3879-152
6 Free-motion quilting foot SA129 F005N:
XC1948-052
7 Circular attachment SACIRC1 CIRC1:
XE3527-001
8 Stitch in the ditch foot SA191 F065:
XF2339-001
9 Vertical stitching alignment
foot “V”
SA189 F063:
XE5224-001
10 USB mouse XE5334-101
11 Wide table SAWT6200D
(USA)
SAWT6200DC
(Canada)
WT10:
XF4184-001
12 Free motion guide grip SAFMGRIP FMG2:
XF6266-001
(EU area)
FMG2AP:
XF6267-001
(other areas)
13 Open toe for dual feed foot SA195 F070:
XF6096-001
Memo
• All specifications are correct at the time of
printing. Please be aware that some
specifications may change without notice.
Basic
operations
This section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this
machine’s more useful functions.
Page number starts with “B” in this section.
Chapter1 Getting Ready .......................................................B-16
Chapter 1
B Basic operations
Getting Ready
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF........................17
Setting Your Machine for the First Time ...................................18
LCD SCREEN............................................................20
■ Utility Stitch Screen................................................................. 20
■ Key Functions........................................................................... 21
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key ......................................23
■ Selecting the “Eco Mode” or “Shutoff Support Mode”............. 26
■ Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used ........ 26
■ Selecting the Initial Screen Display.......................................... 26
■ Choosing the Display Language................................................ 27
■ Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media.......................... 27
Using the Sewing Machine Help Key .......................................28
Using the Operation Guide Function ........................................29
Using the Sewing Guide Function .............................................30
Using the Pattern Explanation Function ....................................31
LOWER THREADING ..............................................32
Winding the Bobbin..................................................................32
■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin............................................ 32
■ Using the Spool Pin.................................................................. 35
■ Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat ...... 36
Setting the Bobbin ....................................................................37
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread...................................................39
UPPER THREADING................................................40
Upper Threading.......................................................................40
Using the Twin Needle Mode ..................................................43
Using Threads that Unwind Quickly .........................................45
■ Using the Spool Net................................................................. 45
■ Using the Vertical Spool Pin .................................................... 46
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT............................47
Removing the Presser Foot........................................................47
Attaching the Presser Foot ........................................................47
Attaching the Optional Presser Foot with the Included
Adapter.....................................................................................47
■ Attaching the Walking foot ...................................................... 48
CHANGING THE NEEDLE .......................................49
ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC......................... 50
About the Needle......................................................................50
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations ........................................50
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE
ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE .............................51
Using USB Media......................................................................51
Connecting the Machine to the Computer ................................51
Using a USB Mouse ..................................................................52
■ Clicking a Key .......................................................................... 52
■ Changing Pages ........................................................................ 52
Using the Dual Feed Foot
(Optional in some countries or regions) ...................................52
■ Attaching the Dual Feed Foot................................................... 53
■ Attaching/detaching toe........................................................... 54
■ Using the Dual Feed Position Lever.......................................... 54
■ Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding
of the Dual Feed Foot............................................................... 54
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-17
B
1
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
WARNING
• Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire,
electric shock, or damage to the machine.
• Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power
cord receptacle on the machine.
• Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.
• Turn the main power to OFF and remove the plug in the following circumstances:
When you are away from the machine
After using the machine
When the power fails during use
When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection
During electrical storms
CAUTION
• Use only the power cord included with this machine.
• Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them. Fire or
electric shock may result.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.
• When unplugging the machine, always turn the main power to OFF first. Always grasp the plug to remove
it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.
• Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled.
Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the
cord, or cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized
dealer for repairs before continuing use.
• Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise, a fire may
result.
• When leaving the machine unattended, either the main switch of the machine should be turned to OFF or
the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.
• When servicing the machine or when removing covers, the machine must be unplugged.
• For USA only
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
B-18
a
Insert the power supply cord into the power
cord receptacle, then insert the plug into a
wall outlet.
a Main power switch
b Power supply cord
b
Turn the main power switch to “I” to turn
on the machine.
a OFF
b ON
c
When the machine is turned on, the
opening movie is played. Touch anywhere
on the screen to display the sewing screen.
d
Turn the main power switch to “O” to turn
off the machine.
Setting Your Machine for the First
Time
When you first turn on the machine, set the
language and time/date to your language and local
time/date. Follow the procedure below when the
settings screen appears automatically.
a
Press and to set your local language.
b
Press .
c
The message screen, confirming if you want
to set time/date, appears. To set the
time/date, press ; to cancel the
setting, press .
→ The screen to set time/date appears.
Note
• When the straight stitch needle plate is on
the machine, the needle will automatically
move to the middle position.
Memo
• When the machine is turned on, the needle
and the feed dogs will make sound when
they move; this is not a malfunction.
CAUTION
• Only touch the screen with your finger or the
included touch pen. Do not use a sharp pencil,
screwdriver, or other hard or sharp object. It is
not necessary to press hard on the screen.
Pressing too hard or using a sharp object may
damage the screen.
Memo
• If the machine is turned off in the middle of
sewing in the “Sewing” function, the
operation will not continued after turning the
power on again.
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-19
B
1
d
Press or to set time/date.
a Press to display the time on the screen.
b Set the year (YYYY), month (MM) and date (DD).
c Select whether 24h or 12h setting to display.
d Set the current time.
e
Press to start using your machine.
→ The clock starts from 0 second of the time you set.
Note
• The time/date you set may be cleared, if
you don’t turn on the machine for a certain
period.
dc
b
a
LCD SCREEN
B-20
■ Utility Stitch Screen
Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an
operation indicated on the key. When the key display is light gray, the function is not currently available.
LCD SCREEN
CAUTION
• Only touch the screen with your finger or the included touch pen. Do not use a sharp pencil, screwdriver,
or other hard or sharp object. It is not necessary to press hard on the screen. Pressing too hard or using a
sharp object may damage the screen.
No. Display Key Name Explanation Page
a Needle position
setting display
Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop
position.
–
Single needle/down
position
Single needle/up position
Twin needle/down
position
Twin needle/up position
b Selected stitch
display
Shows the name and code number of the selected stitch. S-3
c Presser foot display Shows the presser foot code. Attach the presser foot indicated in this
display before sewing.
B-47
d Stitch preview Shows a preview of the selected stitch. When shown at 100%, the
stitch appears in the screen at nearly its actual size.
S-21
e Pattern display size Shows the approximate size of the pattern selected.
: Nearly the same size as the sewn pattern
: 1/2 the size of the sewn pattern
: 1/4 the size of the sewn pattern
* The actual size of the sewn pattern may differ depending on the type
of fabric and thread that is used.
S-21
f Stitch selection
screen
Press the key for the pattern you want to sew. Use
to change to different stitch groups.
S-21
g Page display Shows additional pages that can be displayed. –
a
b
d
e
g
c
h
f
LCD SCREEN
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-21
B
1
* All key functions of the LCD are explained in the following “Key Functions”.
■ Key Functions
h Scroll key
Press or , to move one page at a time, or touch anywhere on
the bar to jump ahead for additional pages of stitches.
–
No. Display Key Name Explanation Page
a “Utility Stitch” key Press this key to select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, buttonhole, blind hem
stitch, or other stitches commonly used in garment construction.
S-21
b “Character/
Decorative Stitch” key
Press this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns. S-77
c Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various
settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be
changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings.
S-18
d Needle mode
selection key
(Single/Double)
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 cannot be sewn
in the twin needle mode.
B-43
e Image key Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern. S-22
f Machine’s memory
key
Press this key to select from 3 memory functions; retrieving, storing or reset. S-22,
S-95,
S-97
g “L/R SHIFT” key Shows the tendency of Left/Right of the center line of the original zigzag stitch
currently selected stitch pattern.
S-11
h Thread tension key Shows the automatic thread tension setting of the currently selected stitch
pattern. You can use the plus and minus keys to change the thread tension
settings.
S-12
i Clock key Press this key to set the clock to your local time. B-18
j Presser foot/Needle
exchange key
Press this key before changing the needle, the presser foot, etc. This key locks
all key and button functions to prevent operation of the machine.
B-47 to
B-49
No. Display Key Name Explanation Page
a b c
f
h
i
jkl
p
m
n
o
d
e
g
r
q
LCD SCREEN
B-22
For additional operational information, refer to page reference number listed above.
k Sewing machine help
key
Press this key to see explanations on how to use the machine. B-28
l Machine setting
mode key
Press this key to change the needle stop position, change the volume of
operation sound, adjust the pattern or screen, and change other machine
settings.
B-23
m Stitch width and
stitch length key
Shows the zigzag width and stitch length settings of the currently selected
stitch pattern. You can use the plus and minus keys to adjust the zigzag width
and stitch length settings.
S-10
n Mirror image key Press this key to create a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern. If the key
display is light gray, a mirror image of the selected stitch pattern cannot be
sewn.
S-21
o Automatic thread
cutting key
Press this key to set the automatic thread cutting function. Set the automatic
thread cutting function before sewing to have the machine automatically sew
reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing (depending on the
pattern, the machine may sew reverse stitches) and trim the threads after
sewing.
S-14
p Automatic
reverse/reinforcement
stitch key
Press this key to use the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching setting.
If you select this setting before sewing, the machine will automatically sew
reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches depending on the pattern, at the
beginning and end of sewing.
S-5
q Free motion mode
key
Press this key to enter free motion sewing mode.
The presser foot is raised to an appropriate height and the feed dog is lowered
for free motion quilting.
S-40
r Pivot key Press this key to select the pivot setting. When the pivot setting is selected,
stopping the machine lowers the needle and slightly raises the presser foot
automatically. In addition, when sewing is restarted, the presser foot is
automatically lowered.
• If this key appears as , the pivot function cannot be used.
• Be sure the needle position on page B-24 of Machine Settings is set to the
down position.
S-15
No. Display Key Name Explanation Page
LCD SCREEN
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-23
B
1
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, opening display, etc.).
a Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zigzag width (see page S-39).
b Make adjustments to character or decorative stitch patterns (see page S-82).
c Adjust the presser foot height. (Select the height of the presser foot when the presser foot is raised.)
d Adjust the presser foot pressure. (The higher the number, the greater the pressure will be. Set the pressure at “3”
for normal sewing.) (see page S-17)
If the dual feed foot is installed and its roller is lowered, the pressure setting is fixed at “2” and cannot be changed.
e Fine tune the feed of the dual feed foot (see page B-52).
f Select whether “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is the utility stitch that is automatically
selected when the machine is turned on. (see page S-21)
g Select whether “Utility Stitch” or “Quilt Stitch” displayed first on the stitch selection screen when the “Sewing” is
selected.
h You can activate this setting after connecting the optional multi-function foot controller. (These settings are not
operable unless the optional multi-function foot controller is attached to the machine.)
i Change the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped when the pivot setting is selected (see page S-15).
Adjust the presser foot to one of the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm and 7.5 mm). (see page S-15)
j Change the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free motion sewing mode (see page S-40).
k When set to “ON”, the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by an internal sensor while sewing. This
enables the fabric to be fed smoothly (see pages S-8 and S-17).
l Press to save the current settings screen image to USB media (see page B-27)
Memo
• Press or next to the page numbers, to display a different settings screen.
a
b
c
d
e
l
f
h
g
l
i
j
k
l
LCD SCREEN
B-24
a Select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating) to be up or down. Select
the down position when using the pivot key. (see page S-15)
b Select the operation of the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” button from the following two sequences (see
page S-18).
Each press of the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” button:
“ON” – raises the needle, stops it at a nearly lowered position, then lowers it
“OFF” – raises the needle, then lowers it
c Change the shape of the pointer when a USB mouse is used (see page B-26).
d Turn the “Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor” “ON” or “OFF”. If it is turned “OFF”, the machine can be used without
thread. (see page S-4)
e Change the speaker volume. Increase the number for louder volume, decrease for softer volume.
f Select to save the machine power by setting the “Eco Mode” or the “Shutoff Support Mode” (see page B-26).
g Select the initial screen that is displayed when the machine is turned on (see page B-26).
h Change the display language (see page B-27).
CAUTION
• If “Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor” is set to “OFF”, remove the upper thread. If the machine is used
with the upper thread threaded, the machine will not be able to detect if the thread has become tangled.
Continuing to use the machine with tangled thread may cause damage.
a
d
e
b
c
g
h
f
LCD SCREEN
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-25
B
1
a Change the brightness of the needle area and work area lights.
b Change the screen display brightness (see page A-18).
c Display the service count which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your
authorized dealer for details.)
d Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine.
e The “No.” is the internal machine number for the machine.
f Display the program version. “Version 1” shows the program version of the LCD panel, “Version 2” shows the
program version of the machine.
Memo
• The latest version of software is installed in your machine. Check with your local authorized Brother
dealer or at “ http://solutions.brother.com
” for available updates (see page A-32).
a
b
c
f
e
d
LCD SCREEN
B-26
■ Selecting the “Eco Mode” or
“Shutoff Support Mode”
You can save the machine power by setting the eco
mode or the shutoff support mode.
If you leave the machine without using for a
specified period of time, the machine enters in one
of these modes.
“Eco Mode”;
Machine will enter a sleep mode. Touch the screen
or press the “Start/Stop” button to continue sewing.
“Shutoff Support Mode”;
Machine will enter lower power modes after set
period of time. Turn machine off and then back on
to restart sewing.
Press the “Start/Stop” button or touch the screen
display to recover from these modes.
a
Press .
→ The settings screen appears.
b
Display page 5 of the settings screen.
c
Use or to select the time until
entering the mode.
■ Changing the Pointer Shape When a
USB Mouse Is Used
In the settings screen, the shape can be selected for
the pointer that appears when a USB mouse is
connected.
a
Press .
→ The settings screen appears.
b
Display page 4 of the settings screen.
c
Use or to choose the pointer shape
from the three settings available ( ,
and ).
d
Press to return to the original screen.
■ Selecting the Initial Screen Display
The Initial screen that appears on the machine can
be changed.
a
Press .
→ The settings screen appears.
b
Display page 5 of the settings screen.
c
Use or to select the setting for the
initial screen display.
* Opening Screen: When the machine is turned on,
the sewing screen appears after the opening movie
screen is touched.
* Sewing Screen: When the machine is turned on, the
sewing screen appears.
d
Press to return to the original screen.
Condition Eco Mode Shutoff Support
Mode
Available time OFF, 1 - 120 (minute) OFF, 1 - 12 (hour)
“Start/Stop” button Green flashing Green slow flashing
Suspended function Machine light,
Screen display
All functions
After recovering The machine starts
from the previous
operation.
You need to turn off
the machine.
Note
• If you turn off the machine while the
machine is in the “Eco Mode” or the
“Shutoff Support Mode”, wait for about 5
seconds before turning on the machine
again.
Memo
• The setting remains selected even if the
machine is turned off.
LCD SCREEN
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-27
B
1
■ Choosing the Display Language
a
Press .
→ The settings screen appears.
b
Display page 5 of the settings screen.
c
Use and to choose the display
language.
a Display language
d
Press to return to the original screen.
■ Saving a Settings Screen Image to
USB Media
An image of the settings screen can be saved as a
BMP file.
A maximum of 100 images can be saved on a single
USB media at one time.
a
Insert the USB media into the USB port on
the right side of the machine.
a USB port for mouse/media (USB 2.0)
b USB media
b
Press .
→ The settings screen appears. Select the settings
screen page, make the changes that you want, and
then save the screen image.
c
Press .
→ The image file will be saved to the USB media.
d
Remove the USB media, and then for future
reference, check the saved image using a
computer.
The files for Settings screen images are saved with the
name “S##.BMP”.
* “##” in the name “S##.BMP” will automatically be
replaced with a number between S00 and S99.
a
Note
• If 100 image files have already been saved
on the USB media, the following message
appears. In this case, delete a file from the
USB media or use different USB media.
LCD SCREEN
B-28
Using the Sewing Machine Help Key
Press to open the sewing machine help screen. Three functions are available from the screen
shown below.
a Press this key to see explanation for upper threading, winding the bobbin, changing the presser foot, and how to
use the machine (see page B-29).
b Press this key to select utility stitches when you are not sure which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch (see page
B-30).
c Press this key to see an explanation of the stitch selected (see page B-31).
a
b
c
LCD SCREEN
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-29
B
1
Using the Operation Guide Function
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.
displays information about
the main parts of the machine and their
functions. This is the first screen displayed
when you press .
displays information about
the operation buttons.
displays information about
threading the machine, changing presser
feet, etc. Some of the functions are described
in the movies. Watch these movies for a
better understanding of the functions.
Certain individual threading screens are
animated.
displays troubleshooting
information.
displays information about
cleaning the machine, etc.
LCD SCREEN
B-30
Example: Displaying information about
upper threading
a
Press .
b
Press .
c
Press .
→ The lower half of the screen will change.
d
Press (upper threading).
→ The screen shows instructions for threading the
machine.
e
Read the instructions.
* To view video, press of the displayed
instructions.
Press under movie to go back to the
beginning. Press to pause. Press to
restart after pause. Press to close out the
movie.
* Press to view the next page.
* Press to view the previous page.
f
Press to return to the original screen.
Using the Sewing Guide Function
The sewing guide function can be used to select
patterns from the Utility Stitch screen.
Use this function when you are not sure which
stitch to use for your application, or to get advice
about sewing particular stitches. For example, if
you want to sew overcasting, but you do not know
which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch, you
can use this screen to get advice. We recommend
that beginners use this method to select stitches.
a
Press .
b
Press .
→ The advice screen is displayed.
c
Press the key of the category whose sewing
instructions you wish to view.
* Press to return to the original screen.
d
Read the explanations and select the
appropriate stitch.
→ The screen displays directions for sewing the
selected stitch. Follow the directions to sew the
stitch.
* Press to view the next page.
* Press to view the previous page.
LCD SCREEN
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-31
B
1
Using the Pattern Explanation
Function
If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch
pattern, select the pattern and press and
then to see an explanation of the
stitch selection.
Example: Displaying information about
a
Press .
b
Press .
c
Press .
→ The screen shows information.
d
Press to return to the original screen.
Note
• Descriptions are displayed for each pattern
in the Utility Stitch screen. Description for
the Character/Decorative Stitch category is
also displayed.
• If the key appears in gray, the
pattern explanation function cannot be
used.
Memo
• The settings remain displayed to allow you
to fine tune the stitch.
LOWER THREADING
B-32
Winding the Bobbin
Press → → →
→ in this order to display a video
example of bobbin winding on the LCD (see page
B-31). Follow the steps explained below to
complete the operation.
■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
With this machine, you can wind the bobbin
without unthreading the machine. While using the
main spool pin to sew, you can conveniently wind
the bobbin using the supplemental spool pin.
a Supplemental spool pin
a
Turn the main power to ON and open the
top cover.
b
Align the groove in the bobbin with the
spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set
the bobbin on the shaft.
a Groove in the bobbin
b Spring on the shaft
LOWER THREADING
CAUTION
• The included bobbin was designed specifically
for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other
models are used, the machine will not operate
correctly. Use only the included bobbin or
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156,
(SFB: XA5539-151)).
* Actual size
a This model
b Other models
c 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)
LOWER THREADING
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-33
B
1
c
Set the supplemental spool pin in the “up”
position.
a Supplemental spool pin
d
Place the spool of thread on the
supplemental spool pin, so that thread
unrolls from the front. Push the spool cap
onto the spool pin as far as possible to
secure the thread spool.
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
c Thread spool
e
With your right hand, hold the thread near
the thread spool. With your left hand, hold
the end of the thread, and use both hands to
pass the thread through the thread guide.
a Thread guide
CAUTION
• If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set
incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool
pin and cause the needle to break.
• Use the spool cap (large, medium, small or
mini insert) that is closest in size to the thread
spool. If a spool cap smaller than the thread
spool is used, the thread may become caught
in the slit on the end of the spool and cause
the needle to break.
Memo
• When sewing with fine, cross-wound
thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a
small space between the cap and the
thread spool.
a Spool cap (small)
b Thread spool (cross-wound thread)
c Space
• If a spool of thread whose core is 12 mm
(1/2 inch) in diameter and 75 mm (3 inches)
high is inserted onto the spool pin, use the
special spool cap.
a Spool cap (special)
b 12 mm (1/2 inch)
c 75 mm (3 inches)
LOWER THREADING
B-34
f
Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk
making sure that the thread is under the
pre-tension disk.
a Pre-tension disk
→ Make sure that the thread passes under the
pre-tension disk.
b Pre-tension disk
c Pull it in as far as possible.
→ Check to make sure thread is securely set between
pre-tension disks.
g
Wind the thread clockwise around the
bobbin 5-6 Times.
h
Pass the end of the thread through the guide
slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the
thread to the right to cut the thread with
the cutter.
a Guide slit (with built-in cutter)
b Bobbin winder seat
i
Set the bobbin winding switch to the left,
until it clicks into place.
a Bobbin winding switch
→ The bobbin winding window appears.
CAUTION
• Be sure to follow the process described. If the
thread is not cut with the cutter, and the
bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it
may tangle around the bobbin and cause the
needle to break.
Memo
• Sliding the bobbin winding switch to the left
switches the machine into bobbin winding
mode.
LOWER THREADING
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-35
B
1
j
Press .
→ Bobbin winding starts automatically. The bobbin
stops rotating when bobbin winding is completed.
The bobbin winding switch will automatically return
to its original position.
k
Cut the thread with scissors and remove the
bobbin.
■ Using the Spool Pin
You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin
before sewing. You cannot use this spool pin to
wind the bobbin while sewing.
Note
• changes to while the bobbin
is winding.
• Stay near the machine while winding the
bobbin to make sure the bobbin thread is
being wound correctly. If the bobbin thread
is wound incorrectly, press
immediately to stop the bobbin winding.
• The sound of winding the bobbin with stiff
thread, such as nylon thread for quilting,
may be different from the one produced
when winding normal thread; however, this
is not a sign of a malfunction.
Memo
• You can change the winding speed by
pressing (to decrease) or (to
increase) in the bobbin winding window.
• Press to minimize the bobbin
winding window. Then, you can perform
other operations, such as selecting a stitch
or adjusting the thread tension, while the
bobbin is being wound.
• Press (in top right of the LCD screen)
to display the bobbin winding window
again.
Memo
• When removing the bobbin, do not pull on
the bobbin winder seat. Doing so could
loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat,
and could result in damage to the machine.
CAUTION
• Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the
thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle
and possibly resulting in injury.
LOWER THREADING
B-36
a
Turn the main power to ON and open the
top cover.
b
Align the groove in the bobbin with the
spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set
the bobbin on the shaft.
a Groove in the bobbin
b Spring on the shaft
c
Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward.
Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that
the thread unwinds from the front of the
spool.
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
c Thread spool
d Spool felt
d
Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far
as possible, then return the spool pin to its
original position.
e
While holding the thread with both hands,
pull the thread up from under the thread
guide plate.
a Thread guide plate
f
Pass the thread through the thread guide.
a Thread guide
g
Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk
making sure that the thread is under the
pre-tension disk.
a Thread guide
b Pre-tension disk
h
Follow steps g through k on page B-34
through B-35.
■ Untangling Thread from Beneath the
Bobbin Winder Seat
If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not
passed through the pre-tension disk correctly, the
thread may become tangled beneath the bobbin
winder seat.
Wind off the thread according to the following
procedure.
a Thread
b Bobbin winder seat
CAUTION
• Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if
the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin
winder seat. It may result in injuries.
LOWER THREADING
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-37
B
1
a
If the thread becomes tangled under the
bobbin winder seat, press once to
stop the bobbin winding.
b
Cut the thread with scissors near the
pre-tension disk.
a Pre-tension disk
c
Push the bobbin winder switch to the right,
and then raise the bobbin at least 10 cm
(4 inches) from the shaft.
d
Cut the thread near the bobbin and hold the
thread end with your left hand. Unwind the
thread clockwise near the bobbin winder
seat with your right hand as shown below.
e
Wind the bobbin again.
Setting the Bobbin
Press → → →
→ in this order to display a video
example of the operation on the LCD (see page
B-31). Follow the steps explained below to
complete the operation.
a
Press to lock all keys and buttons.
* If the message “OK to automatically lower the
presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press OK
to continue.
→ The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and
operation buttons are locked.
Note
• Make sure that the thread passes through
the pre-tension disk correctly (page B-34).
CAUTION
• Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly
wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or
the thread tension will be incorrect.
• The included bobbin was designed specifically
for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other
models are used, the machine will not operate
correctly. Use only the included bobbin or
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156,
(SFB: XA5539-151)).
* Actual size
a This model
b Other models
c 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)
• Before inserting or changing the bobbin, be
sure to press in the LCD to lock all
keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur
if the “Start/Stop” button or any other button
is pressed and the machine starts sewing.
LOWER THREADING
B-38
b
Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.
a Bobbin cover
b Latch
→ The bobbin cover opens.
c
Remove the bobbin cover.
d
Insert the bobbin with your right hand so
that the end of the thread is on the left, and
then, after pulling the thread firmly around
the tab with your left hand as shown, lightly
pull the thread to guide it through the slit.
a Tab
* Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.
e
While lightly holding down bobbin with
your right hand as shown, guide the thread
through the slit (a and b).
* At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates
counterclockwise.
Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it
with the cutter (c).
a Slit
b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.)
→ The cutter cuts the thread.
Make sure that the thread is correctly
passed through the flat spring of the bobbin
case. If it is not inserted correctly, reinstall
the thread.
a Flat spring
CAUTION
• Be sure to install the bobbin so that the thread
unwinds in the correct direction, otherwise
the thread may break or the thread tension will
be incorrect.
Memo
• The order that the bobbin thread should be
passed through the bobbin case is
indicated by marks around the bobbin case.
Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.
CAUTION
• Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your
finger and unwind the bobbin thread
correctly. Otherwise, the thread may break or
the thread tension will be incorrect.
1
LOWER THREADING
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-39
B
1
f
Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the
bobbin cover (1), and then lightly press
down on the right side to close the cover
(2).
g
Press to unlock all keys and
buttons.
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
There may be some sewing applications where
you want to pull up the bobbin thread; for
example, when making gathers, darts, or doing
free motion quilting.
a
Guide the bobbin thread through the
groove, following the arrow in the
illustration.
* Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
* Do not replace the bobbin cover.
b
While holding the upper thread, press the
“Needle Position” button to lower the
needle.
a “Needle Position” button
c
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
d
Press to lock all keys and buttons.
e
Gently pull the upper thread. A loop of the
bobbin thread will come out of the hole in
the needle plate.
f
Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the
presser foot and pull it about
100 mm (approx. 4 inches) toward the back
of the machine, making it even with the
upper thread.
a Upper thread
b Bobbin thread
g
Replace the bobbin cover.
h
Press to unlock all keys and
buttons.
Memo
• You can pull up the bobbin thread after
threading the upper thread (“UPPER
THREADING” on page B-40).
UPPER THREADING
B-40
Upper Threading
Press → → →
→ in this order to display a video
example of the operation on the LCD (see page
B-31). Follow the steps explained below to
complete the operation.
a
Turn the main power to ON.
b
Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to
raise the presser foot.
→ The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can
be threaded.
a Upper thread shutter
c
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
UPPER THREADING
CAUTION
• Be sure to thread the machine properly.
Improper threading can cause the thread to
tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.
• When using the walking foot, the side cutter or
accessories not included with this machine,
attach the accessory to the machine after
threading the machine.
Memo
• The automatic threading function can be
used with sewing machine needle sizes
75/11 through 100/16.
• Thread such as transparent nylon
monofilament thread and thread with a
thickness of 130/20 or thicker cannot be
used with the automatic threading function.
• The automatic threading function cannot be
used with the wing needle or the twin
needle.
Memo
• This machine is equipped with an upper
thread shutter, allowing you to check that
the upper threading is performed correctly.
Note
• If you try to thread the needle automatically
without raising the needle, the thread may
not thread correctly.
UPPER THREADING
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-41
B
1
d
Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward.
Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that
the thread unwinds from the front of the
spool.
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
c Thread spool
d Spool felt
e
Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far
as possible, then return the spool pin to its
original position.
f
While holding the thread with both hands,
pull the thread up from under the thread
guide plate.
a Thread guide plate
g
While holding the thread in your right
hand, pass the thread through the thread
guide in the direction indicated.
CAUTION
• If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set
incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool
pin and cause the needle to break.
• Use the spool cap (large, medium, or small)
that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a
spool cap smaller than the thread spool is
used, the thread may become caught in the slit
on the end of the spool and cause the needle
to break.
Memo
• When sewing with fine, cross-wound
thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a
small space between the cap and the
thread spool.
a Spool cap (small)
b Thread spool (cross-wound thread)
c Space
• If a spool of thread whose core is 12 mm
(1/2 inch) in diameter and 75 mm (3 inches)
high inserted onto the spool pin, use the
special spool cap.
a Spool cap (special)
b 12 mm (1/2 inch)
c 75 mm (3 inches)
UPPER THREADING
B-42
h
Guide the thread down, up, then down
through the groove, as shown in the
illustration.
i
Pass the thread through the needle bar
thread guide (marked “6”) by holding the
thread with both hands and guiding it as
shown in the illustration.
a Needle bar thread guide
j
Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to
lower presser foot.
k
Pass the thread through the thread guide
disks (marked “7”). Make sure that the
thread passes through the groove in the
thread guide.
a Groove in thread guide
l
Pull the thread up through the thread cutter
to cut the thread, as shown in the
illustration.
a Thread cutter
Memo
• Look in the upper groove area to check if
the thread catches on the take-up lever
visible inside the upper groove area.
a Look in the upper groove area
Note
• When using thread that quickly winds off
the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be
difficult to thread the needle if the thread is
cut.
Therefore, instead of using the thread
cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3
inches) of thread after passing it through the
thread guide disks (marked “7”).
a 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) or more
UPPER THREADING
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-43
B
1
m
Press the “Automatic Threading” button to
have the machine automatically thread the
needle.
→ The thread passes through the eye of the needle.
n
Carefully pull the end of the thread that was
passed through the eye of the needle.
* If a loop was formed in the thread passed through
the eye of the needle, carefully pull on the loop of
thread through to the back of the needle.
o
Pull out about 5 cm (approx. 2 inches) of
the thread, and then pass it under the
presser foot toward the rear of the machine.
→ Raise the presser foot lever if the presser foot is
lowered.
a About 5 cm (approx. 2 inches)
Using the Twin 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 (refer to the “STITCH
SETTING CHART” on page S-67).
Memo
• When the “Automatic Threading” button is
pressed, the presser foot will be
automatically lowered. After threading is
finished, the presser foot moves back to the
position before the “Automatic Threading”
button was pressed.
Note
• Pulling the loop of thread gently will avoid
needle breakage.
Memo
• If the needle could not be threaded or the
thread was not passed through the needle
bar thread guides, perform the procedure
again starting from step
c.
Then, pass the thread through the eye of
the needle after step
i.
Note
• Some needles cannot be threaded with the
needle threader. In this case, instead of
using the needle threader after passing the
thread through the needle bar thread guide
(marked “6”), manually pass the thread
through the eye of the needle from the front
to the back.
CAUTION
• Twin needle (part code X59296-151) is
recommended for this machine. Contact your
authorized dealer for replacement needles
(size 2.0/11 is recommended).
• Be sure to set the twin needle mode when
using the twin needle. Using the twin needle
while the machine is in single needle mode
could cause the needle to break, resulting in
damage.
• Do not sew with bent needles. The needle
could break and cause injury.
• When using the twin needle, it is
recommended to use presser foot “J”.
• When the twin needle is used, bunched
stitches may occur depending on the types of
fabric and thread that are used.
Use monogramming foot “N” for decorative
stitches.
• Before changing the needle or threading the
machine, be sure to press
on the LCD
screen to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise
injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” button
or any other button is pressed and the machine
starts sewing.
UPPER THREADING
B-44
a
Press to lock all keys and buttons
and install the twin needle (“CHANGING
THE NEEDLE” on page B-49).
b
Thread the machine for the first needle
according to the procedure for threading a
single needle (“Upper Threading” on
page B-40).
c
Pass the thread through the needle bar
thread guides on the needle bar, then
thread the needle on the left side manually.
a Needle bar thread guide
d
Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it
in the up position.
a Supplemental spool pin
e
Place the additional spool of thread on the
supplemental spool pin, so that the thread
unwinds from the front. Push the spool cap
onto the spool pin as far as possible to
secure the thread spool.
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
c Thread spool
f
Hold the thread from the spool with both
hands, and place the thread in the thread
guide.
* Do not place the thread in the pre-tension disks.
a Thread guide
g
While holding the thread from the spool,
pull the thread through the lower notch in
the thread guide plate, then through the
upper notch. Hold the end of the thread
with your left hand, and then guide the
thread through the groove, following the
arrows in the illustration.
Note
• The “Automatic Threading” button cannot
be used. Manually thread the twin needle
from front to back. Using the “Automatic
Threading” button may result in damage to
the machine.
UPPER THREADING
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-45
B
1
h
Continue threading however do not pass
the thread in the needle bar thread guide
“6” on the needle bar. Thread the needle on
the right side.
a Needle bar thread guide
i
Press to unlock all keys and
buttons.
j
Select a stitch pattern. (Example: )
* Refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” on
page S-67 for the proper stitch to use with presser
foot “J”.
→ The selected stitch is displayed.
k
Press to select the twin needle mode.
a Single needle/twin needle setting
→ appears.
l
Start sewing.
Sample of Twin Needle Sewing
Using Threads that Unwind
Quickly
■ Using the Spool Net
If using transparent nylon monofilament thread,
metallic thread, or other strong thread, place the
included spool net over the spool before using it.
When using specialty threads, threading must be
done manually.
If the spool net is too long, fold it once to match it to
the spool size before placing it over the spool.
Note
• If the key is light gray after selecting
the stitch, the selected stitch cannot be
sewn in the twin needle mode.
CAUTION
• Be sure to set the twin needle mode when
using the twin needle. Using the twin needle
while the machine is in single needle mode
could cause the needle to break, resulting in
damage.
a
Memo
• To change direction when sewing with the
twin needle, raise the needle from the
fabric, raise the presser foot lever, and then
turn the fabric.
a Spool net
b Thread spool
c Spool pin
d Spool cap
Memo
• When threading the spool with the spool net
on, make sure that 5 cm - 6 cm (approx.
2 inches - 2-1/2 inches) of thread are pulled
out.
• It may be necessary to adjust the thread
tension when using the spool net.
UPPER THREADING
B-46
■ Using the Vertical Spool Pin
Use the vertical spool pin when using an irregularly
shaped thread spool, and when sewing with metallic
thread.
a
Insert the vertical spool pin onto the bobbin
winder shaft.
b
Install the spool felt and the thread spool in
that order, and then thread the upper
thread.
a Bobbin winder shaft
b Vertical spool pin
c Spool felt
d Thread spool
Memo
• When setting the thread spool, set it so that
the thread winds off from the front of the
spool.
• If using metallic thread, we recommend that
you use a 90/14 home sewing machine
needle.
• This method keeps the thread from twisting
as it comes off the spool pin.
d
c
b
a
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-47
B
1
Removing the Presser Foot
a
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
b
Press to lock all keys and buttons.
* If the message “OK to automatically lower the
presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press OK
to continue.
→ The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and
operation buttons are locked.
c
Raise the presser foot lever.
d
Press the black button on the presser foot
holder and remove the presser foot.
a Black button
b Presser foot holder
Attaching the Presser Foot
a
Place the new presser foot under the
holder, aligning the foot pin with the notch
in the holder. Lower the presser foot lever
so that the presser foot pin snaps into the
notch in the holder.
b
Press to unlock all keys and
buttons.
c
Raise the presser foot lever.
Attaching the Optional Presser
Foot with the Included Adapter
You can attach the optional presser feet using the
included adapter and small screw. For example,
the walking foot, the free motion echo quilting foot
“E”, the free motion quilting foot and so on.
Following procedure shows how to attach the
walking foot as an example.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
CAUTION
• Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser foot. If
is not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start
and may cause injury.
• Always use the correct presser foot for the selected stitch pattern. If the wrong presser foot is used, the
needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.
• Only use presser feet made for this machine. Using other presser feet may lead to accident or injury.
b
a
CAUTION
• Make sure that the presser foot is installed in
the correct direction, otherwise the needle
may strike the presser foot, breaking the
needle and causing injuries.
a Notch
b Pin
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
B-48
■ Attaching the Walking foot
The walking foot holds the fabric between the
presser foot and the feed dogs to feed the fabric. This
enables you to have better fabric control when
sewing difficult fabrics (such as quilted fabrics or
velvet) or fabrics that slip easily (such as vinyl,
leather, or synthetic leather).
a
Follow the steps in “Removing the Presser
Foot” in the previous page.
b
Loosen the screw of the presser foot holder
to remove the presser foot holder.
a Disc-shaped screwdriver
b Presser foot holder
c Presser foot holder screw
c
Remove the screw of the presser foot
completely from the presser foot shaft.
d
Set the adapter on the presser foot bar,
aligning the flat side of the adapter opening
with the flat side of the presser bar. Push it
up as far as possible, and then tighten the
screw securely with the screwdriver.
e
Turn a supplied small screw 2 or 3 times
with your hand.
f
Set the operation lever of the walking foot
so that the needle clamp screw is set
between the forks. Position the shank of the
walking foot on the adapter attached to the
presser foot bar.
a Operation lever
b Needle clamp screw
c Fork
d Walking foot shank
e Adapter
g
Lower the presser foot lever. Tighten the
small screw securely with a large
screwdriver.
Note
• Thread the needle manually when using the
walking foot, or only attach the walking foot
after threading the needle using the
"Automatic Threading" button.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-49
B
1
a
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
b
Press to lock all keys and buttons.
* If the message “OK to automatically lower the
presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press OK
to continue.
→ The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and
operation buttons are locked.
c
Use the screwdriver to turn the screw
toward the front of the machine and loosen
the screw. Remove the needle.
d
With the flat side of the needle facing the
back, insert the new needle all the way to
the top of the needle stopper (viewing
window) in the needle clamp. Use a
screwdriver to securely tighten the needle
clamp screw.
a Needle stopper
b Hole for setting the needle
c Flat side of needle
e
Press to unlock all keys and
buttons.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
CAUTION
• Always press on the screen to lock all
keys and buttons before changing the needle.
If is not pressed and the Start/Stop
button or another operation button is pressed
accidentally, the machine will start and injury
may result.
• Use only sewing machine needles made for
home use. Other needles may bend or break
and may cause injury.
• Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle
will easily break and may cause injury.
Memo
• To check the needle correctly, place the flat
side of the needle on a flat surface. Check
the needle from the top and the sides.
Throw away any bent needles.
a Parallel space
b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)
Note
• Before replacing the needle, cover the hole
in the needle plate with fabric or paper to
prevent the needle from falling into the
machine.
Note
• Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp
screw. Doing so may damage the needle or
machine.
CAUTION
• Be sure to push in the needle until it touches
the stopper, and securely tighten the needle
clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle
is not completely inserted or the needle clamp
screw is loose, the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.
ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC
B-50
About the Needle
The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the
proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are some
things to keep in mind about needles.
• The smaller the needle number, the finer the needle. As the numbers increase, the needles get thicker.
• Use fine needles with lightweight fabrics, and thicker needles with heavyweight fabrics.
• To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 with stretch fabrics.
• To avoid skipped stitches, use ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 when sewing character or decorative
stitches.
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for various
fabrics. Please refer to this table when selecting a thread and needle for the fabric you wish to use.
ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC
Fabric type/Application Thread Size of needle
Type Size
Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 - 90 75/11 - 90/14
Taffeta Synthetic thread
Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread 50
Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 - 90 65/9 - 75/11
Georgette Synthetic thread
Challis, Satin Silk thread 50
Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30 90/14 - 100/16
50
Corduroy Synthetic thread 50 - 60
Tweed Silk thread
Stretch fabrics Jersey Thread for knits 50 - 60 Ball point needle
(gold colored)
75/11 - 90/14
Tr ic ot
Easily frayed fabrics Cotton thread 50 - 90 65/9 - 90/14
Synthetic thread
Silk thread 50
For top-stitching Synthetic thread
Silk thread
30 100/16
50 - 60 90/14 - 100/16
Note
• Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It may cause malfunctions.
Memo
• For transparent monofilament nylon thread, always use needle sizes 90/14 or 100/16.
The same thread is usually used for the bobbin thread and upper thread.
CAUTION
• Be sure to follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using an improper
combination, especially a heavyweight fabric (i.e., denim) with a small needle (i.e., 65/9 - 75/11), may
cause the needle to bend or break, and lead to injury. Also, the seam may be uneven, the fabric may
pucker, or the machine may skip stitches.
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-51
B
1
Using USB Media
a USB port for mouse/media (USB 2.0)
b USB media
Connecting the Machine to the
Computer
Using the included USB cable, the sewing machine
can be connected to your computer.
a USB port for computer
b USB cable connector
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE
ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE
Memo
• USB media is widely used, however some
USB media may not be usable with this
machine. Please visit our website for more
details.
• Depending on the type of USB media being
used, either directly plug the USB device
into the machine’s USB port or plug the
USB media Reader/Writer into the
machine’s USB port.
Note
• The connectors on the USB cable can only
be inserted into a port in one direction. If it
is difficult to insert the connector, do not
insert it with force. Check the orientation of
the connector.
• For details on the position of the USB port
on the computer (or USB hub), refer to the
instruction manual for the corresponding
equipment.
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE
B-52
Using a USB Mouse
The USB mouse, connected to the sewing
machine, can be used to perform a variety of
operations in the screens.
a USB port for mouse/media (USB 2.0)
b USB mouse
■ Clicking a Key
When the mouse is connected, the pointer appears
on the screen. Move the mouse to position the
pointer over the desired key, and then click the left
mouse button.
a Pointer
■ Changing Pages
Rotate the mouse wheel to switch through the tabs
of the pattern selection screens.
Using the Dual Feed Foot
(Optional in some countries or
regions)
Dual feed foot enables you to have best fabric
control when sewing difficult fabrics that slip
easily, such as quilted fabrics or fabrics that tend
to stick to the bottom of a presser foot, such as
vinyl, leather or synthetic leather.
Note
• If a mouse other than the optional USB
mouse is used, it may not perform as
described in this Operation Manual.
Note
• Do not perform operations with the mouse
at the same time that you are touching the
screen with your finger or the included
touch pen.
• A USB mouse can be connected or
disconnected at any time.
• Only the left mouse button and its wheel
can be used to perform operations. No
other buttons can be used.
Memo
• Double-clicking has no effect.
a
Memo
• If page numbers and a vertical scroll bar for
additional pages are displayed, rotate the
mouse wheel or click the left mouse button
with the pointer on / or
/ to
display the previous or next page.
Note
• When sewing with the dual feed foot, sew at
medium to low speeds.
Memo
• When selecting stitches to be used with the
dual feed foot, only the stitches that can be
used will be activated on the display.
• When sewing fabric that easily sticks
together, a more attractive finish can be
achieved by basting the beginning of
sewing.
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-53
B
1
■ Attaching the Dual Feed Foot
a
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
b
Press to lock all keys and buttons.
→ The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and
operation buttons are locked.
c
Raise the presser foot lever.
d
Push the black button on the presser foot
holder and remove the presser foot.
a Black button
b Presser foot holder
→ Remove the presser foot from the presser foot
holder.
e
Use the included screwdriver to loosen the
screw of the presser foot holder, then
remove the presser foot holder.
a Screwdriver
b Presser foot holder
c Presser foot holder screw
→ Remove the presser foot holder.
f
Position the dual feed foot to the presser
foot bar by aligning the notch of the dual
feed foot to the large screw.
Side view
g
Hold the dual feed foot in place with your
right hand, then using the included
screwdriver securely tighten the large
screw.
CAUTION
• When attaching a presser foot, always press
on the screen to lock all keys and
buttons. You may accidentally press the
“Start/Stop” button and possibly cause injury.
CAUTION
• Use the included screwdriver to firmly tighten
the screw. If the screw is loose, the needle may
strike the presser foot and possibly cause
injury.
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE
B-54
h
Plug the connector of the dual feed foot
into the jack on the back of your machine.
i
Press to unlock all keys and
buttons.
→ All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and
the previous screen is displayed.
■ Attaching/detaching toe
Attach the toe by aligning the pins with the notches
and snap it into place.
a Pins
b Notches
If you push down on the front part of the dual feed
foot, the toe of the dual feed foot will snap off.
■ Using the Dual Feed Position Lever
When the feed position lever is up, the black roller
belt on the dual feed is not engaged.
When the feed position lever is down, the black
roller belt on the dual feed is engaged.
■ Adjusting the Amount of Fabric
Feeding of the Dual Feed Foot
The dual feed mechanism pulls the top fabric
according to the set stitch length. With troublesome
fabrics, fine tune the set length, by changing the
dual feed feed adjustment in the settings screen.
a
Press .
→ The settings screen appears.
b
Display page 1 of the settings screen.
Note
• Do not operate the lever while sewing.
Note
• As a default, some keys mentioned in the
following procedures appear in light gray
and are not available. To enable the keys for
specifying the settings, attach the dual feed
foot to the machine. The keys are enabled
after the dual feed foot is detected.
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-55
B
1
c
Use or to increase or decrease the
feeding of the top fabric.
* Select “00” for sewing in most cases.
* If the feed amount for the top fabric is too little,
causing the fabric to be longer than the bottom
fabric, press to increase the feed amount for the
top fabric.
* If the feed amount for the top fabric is too much,
causing the fabric to be shorter than the bottom
fabric, press to decrease the feed amount for the
top fabric.
d
Press to return to the original screen.
USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE
B-56
Sewing
This section describes procedures for using the various utility stitches as well as other
functions. It provides details on basic sewing in addition to the more expressive features of
the machine, from sewing tubular pieces and buttonholes to sewing the character and
decorative stitch patterns.
Page number starts with “S” in this section.
The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly, depending on the countries or
regions.
Chapter1 Sewing Basics.......................................................... S-2
Chapter2 Utility Stitches ...................................................... S-20
Chapter3 Character/Decorative Stitches .............................. S-76
Chapter4 MY CUSTOM STITCH......................................... S-102
Chapter 1
S Sewing
Sewing Basics
SEWING.....................................................................3
Sewing a Stitch ...........................................................................3
■ Using the Foot Controller .......................................................... 4
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ..................................................5
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ...........................................5
Sewing Curves ............................................................................7
Changing Sewing Direction .......................................................7
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less.............................. 7
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics ......................................................7
■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot........................ 8
■ If the Fabric does not Feed......................................................... 8
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener ................................................8
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics ........................................................9
Sewing Stretch Fabrics................................................................9
STITCH SETTINGS ...................................................10
Setting the Stitch Width............................................................10
Setting the Stitch Length ..........................................................10
Setting the “L/R SHIFT” ............................................................11
Setting the Thread Tension ......................................................12
■ Proper Thread Tension ........................................................... 12
■ Upper Thread is Too Tight ....................................................... 12
■ Upper Thread is Too Loose ...................................................... 13
USEFUL FUNCTIONS ..............................................14
Automatic Thread Cutting ........................................................14
Using the Knee Lifter ................................................................15
Pivoting.....................................................................................15
Automatic Fabric Sensor System
(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) ............................................17
Needle Position – Stitch Placement ..........................................18
Locking the Screen ...................................................................18
SEWING
Sewing Basics
Sewing S-3
S
1
Sewing a Stitch
a
Turn the main power to ON and display the
utility stitches, and push the “Needle
Position” button to raise the needle.
b
Press the key of the stitch you want to sew.
→ The symbol of the correct presser foot will be
displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD screen.
c
Install the presser foot (“CHANGING THE
PRESSER FOOT” of “Basic operations”).
d
Set the fabric under the presser foot. Hold
the fabric and thread in your left hand, and
rotate the handwheel to set the needle in
the sewing start position.
e
Lower the presser foot.
* You do not have to pull up the bobbin thread.
f
Adjust the sewing speed with the speed
control slide.
* You can use this slide to adjust sewing speed during
sewing.
a Slow
b Fast
SEWING
CAUTION
• To 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 or pull the fabric during sewing. Doing so may lead to injury.
• Do not use bent or broken needles. Doing so may lead to injury.
• Do not attempt to sew over basting pins or other objects during sewing. Otherwise, the needle may break
and cause injury.
• If stitches become bunched, lengthen the stitch length setting before continuing sewing. Otherwise, the
needle may break and cause injury.
CAUTION
• Always use the correct presser foot. If the
wrong presser foot is used, the needle may
strike the presser foot and bend or break,
possibly resulting in injury.
Refer to page S-67 for presser foot
recommendations.
Memo
• The black button on the left side of presser
foot “J” should be pressed only if the fabric
does not feed or when sewing thick seams
(see page S-8). Normally, you can sew
without pressing the black button.
SEWING
S-4
g
Press the “Start/Stop” button to start
sewing.
* Guide the fabric lightly by hand.
h
Press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop
sewing.
i
Press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim
the upper and lower threads.
→ The needle will return to the up position
automatically.
j
When the needle has stopped moving, raise
the presser foot and remove the fabric.
■ Using the Foot Controller
You can also use the foot controller to start and stop
sewing.
Memo
• When the foot controller is being used, you
cannot start sewing by pressing the
“Start/Stop” button.
CAUTION
• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button after
the threads have been cut. Doing so could
tangle the thread or break the needle and
damage the machine.
• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button when
there is no fabric set in the machine or during
machine operation. The thread may tangle,
possibly resulting in damage.
Note
• When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon
monofilament thread, or other decorative
threads, use the thread cutter on the side of
the machine.
Memo
• This machine is equipped with a bobbin
thread sensor that warns you when the
bobbin thread is almost empty. When the
bobbin thread is nearly empty, the machine
automatically stops. However, if the
“Start/Stop” button is pressed, a few
stitches can be sewn. When the warning
displays, re-thread the machine
immediately.
CAUTION
• Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect
in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a
fire or an electric shock.
Memo
• When the foot controller is being used, you
cannot start sewing by pressing the
“Start/Stop” button.
(For embroidery and sewing machine only)
• The foot controller cannot be used when
embroidering.
• The foot controller can be used for sewing
utility and decorative stitches when the
embroidery unit is attached.
SEWING
Sewing Basics
Sewing S-5
S
1
a
Insert the foot controller plug into its jack
on the machine.
a Foot controller
b Foot controller jack
b
Slowly depress the foot controller to start
sewing.
c
Release the foot controller to stop the
machine.
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally
necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You
can use the “Reverse Stitch” button to sew
reverse/reinforcement stitches.
When you keep pressing the “Reinforcement
Stitch” button, the machine will sew reinforcement
stitch at that point 3 to 5 stitches, and then stop.
a “Reverse Stitch” button
b “Reinforcement Stitch” button
If the automatic reinforcement stitch is selected on
the screen, reverse stitches (or reinforcement
stitches) will be sewn automatically at the
beginning of sewing when the “Start/Stop” button
is pressed. Press the “Reverse Stitch” button or
“Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse
stitches or reinforcement stitches automatically at
the end of sewing.
a Reverse stitch
b Reinforcement stitch
The operation performed when the button is
pressed differs depending on the selected pattern.
(Refer to the table in “Automatic Reinforcement
Stitching” on page S-5.)
Automatic Reinforcement
Stitching
After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the
automatic reinforcement stitching function before
sewing, and the machine will automatically sew
reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches,
depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning
and end of sewing.
a
Select a stitch pattern.
Memo
• The speed that is set using the sewing
speed controller is the foot controller’s
maximum sewing speed.
Memo
• When you press the “Reinforcement Stitch”
button while sewing character/decorative
stitch pattern, you can end sewing with a
full stitch instead of at a mid-point.
• The green light on the right of the
“Reinforcement Stitch” button lights up
while the machine is sewing a full motif, and
it automatically turns off when the sewing is
stopped.
SEWING
S-6
b
Press to set the automatic
reinforcement stitching function.
→ The key will display as .
c
Set the fabric in the start position and start
sewing.
a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)
→ The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches
(or reinforcement stitches) and then continue
sewing.
d
Press the “Reverse Stitch” button or
“Reinforcement Stitch” button.
a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)
→ The machine will sew reverse stitches (or
reinforcement stitches) and stop.
The operation performed when the button is
pressed differs depending on the selected pattern.
Refer to the following table for details on the
operation that is performed when the button is
pressed.
Memo
• Some stitches, such as buttonholes and bar
tacks, require reinforcement stitches at the
beginning of sewing. If you select one of
these stitches, the machine will
automatically turn on this function (the key
appears as when the stitch is
selected).
Memo
• If you press the “Start/Stop” button to
pause sewing, press it again to continue.
The machine will not sew
reverse/reinforcement stitches again.
Memo
• To turn off the automatic reinforcement
stitching function, press again, so it
appears as .
“Reverse Stitch”
button
“Reinforcement
Stitch” button
+
Machine starts
sewing the stitches
and only sews reverse
stitches while holding
the “Reverse Stitch”
button.
Machine starts
sewing the stitches
and sews 3 - 5
reinforcement
stitches while holding
the “Reinforcement
Stitch” button.
+
Machine starts
sewing the stitches
and only sews reverse
stitches while holding
the “Reverse Stitch”
button.
Machine starts
sewing the stitches
and sews 3 - 5
reinforcement
stitches while holding
the “Reinforcement
Stitch” button.
+
Machine sews
reverse stitches at the
beginning and end of
sewing.
Machine sews
reverse stitches at the
beginning and
reinforcement
stitches at the end of
sewing.
+
Machine sews
reinforcement
stitches at the
beginning and reverse
stitches at the end of
sewing.
Machine sews
reinforcement
stitches at the
beginning and end of
sewing.
SEWING
Sewing Basics
Sewing S-7
S
1
Sewing Curves
Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with
the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the
curve.
Changing Sewing Direction
Stop the machine. Leave the needle in the fabric,
and press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise
the presser foot. Using the needle as a pivot, turn
the fabric so that you can sew in the new
direction. Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to
lower the presser foot and start sewing.
The pivot setting is useful when changing the
sewing direction. When the machine is stopped at
the corner of the fabric, the machine stops with the
needle in the fabric and the presser foot is
automatically raised so the fabric can easily be
rotated (“Pivoting” on page S-15).
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm
or Less
Baste the corner before sewing, and then, after
changing the sewing direction at the corner, pull the
basting thread toward the back while sewing.
a 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics
The sewing machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm
(approx. 1/4 inch) thick. If the thickness of a seam
causes sewing to occur at an angle, help guide the
fabric by hand and sew on the downward slope.
+
Machine starts
sewing and then sews
reinforcement
stitches while holding
the “Reverse Stitch”
button.
Machine starts
sewing at the
beginning, then
completes the pattern
and sews
reinforcement
stitches at the end of
sewing.
+
Machine sews
reinforcement
stitches at the
beginning and sews
reinforcement
stitches when the
“Reverse Stitch”
button is touched.
Machine sews
reinforcement
stitches at the
beginning, then
completes the pattern
and sews
reinforcement
stitches at the end of
sewing.
“Reverse Stitch”
button
“Reinforcement
Stitch” button
CAUTION
• Do not forcefully push fabrics more than
6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick through the
sewing machine. This may cause the needle to
break and cause injury.
• Thicker fabrics require a larger needle
(“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” of “Basic
operations”).
SEWING
S-8
■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the
Presser Foot
If the presser foot is in the up position, and you are
sewing heavyweight or multiple layers of fabric
which do not fit easily under the presser foot, use
the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot to its
highest position. The fabric will now fit under the
presser foot.
■ If the Fabric does not Feed
If the fabric does not feed when starting to sew or
when sewing thick seams, press the black button on
the left side of presser foot “J”.
a
Raise the presser foot.
b
While keeping the black button on the left
side of presser foot “J” pressed in, press the
“Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the
presser foot.
c
Release the black button.
→ The presser foot remains level, enabling the fabric to
be fed.
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener
Make sure that the needle passes through the
hook-and-loop fastener by rotating the handwheel
and lower the needle into the hook-and-loop
fastener before sewing. Sew the edge of the
hook-and-loop fastener at a slow speed.
If the needle does not pass through the
hook-and-loop fastener, replace the needle with
the needle for thick fabrics (“Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combinations” of “Basic operations”).
a Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener
Memo
• You cannot use the presser foot lever after
the presser foot has been raised using the
“Presser Foot Lifter” button.
Memo
• Once the trouble spot has been passed, the
foot will return to its normal position.
• When “Automatic Fabric Sensor System”
(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) in the
machine settings screen is set to “ON”, the
thickness of the fabric is automatically
detected by the internal sensor so the fabric
can be fed smoothly for best sewing results.
(see page S-17 for details.)
CAUTION
• Do not use adhesive backed hook-and-loop
fastener designed for sewing. If the adhesive
sticks to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it
may cause malfunction.
• If the hook-and-loop fastener is sewn with a
fine needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may bend
or break.
Note
• Before starting to sew, baste the fabric and
hook-and-loop fastener together.
SEWING
Sewing Basics
Sewing S-9
S
1
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics
Place thin paper or tear away embroidery
stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier.
Gently tear off the paper or the stabilizer after
sewing.
a Thin paper
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
First, baste together the pieces of fabric, and then
sew without stretching the fabric.
In addition, a better result can be achieved by
using thread for knits or a stretch stitch.
a Basting stitching
Memo
• For best results when sewing stretch
fabrics, decrease the pressure of the
presser foot (“Using the Machine Setting
Mode Key” of “Basic operations”).
STITCH SETTINGS
S-10
When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length,
“L/R SHIFT”, and upper thread tension. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual
settings.
Setting the Stitch Width
Follow the steps below when you want to change
the zigzag stitch pattern width.
Example:
Press to narrow the zigzag stitch pattern
width.
→ The value in the display gets smaller.
Press to widen the zigzag stitch pattern width.
→ The value in the display gets bigger.
Setting the Stitch Length
Follow the steps below when you want to change
the stitch pattern length.
STITCH SETTINGS
Note
• Settings for some stitches cannot be changed (refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67).
• If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes (“Saving Your
Stitch Settings” on page S-22), the stitch settings will return to their default settings.
Memo
• For an alternate method of changing the
stitch width using the speed controller, see
page S-39.
Memo
• Press after pressing to return to the
original setting.
Note
• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly
rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the
needle does not touch the presser foot. If
the needle hits the presser foot, the needle
may bend or break.
STITCH SETTINGS
Sewing Basics
Sewing S-11
S
1
Example:
Press to shorten the stitch length.
→ The value in the display gets smaller.
Press to lengthen the stitch length.
→ The value in the display gets bigger.
Setting the “L/R SHIFT”
Follow the steps below when you want to change
the placement of the zigzag stitch pattern by
moving it left and right.
Example:
Press to shift the pattern to the left.
→ The value in the display appears with a minus sign.
Press to shift the pattern to the right side of the
left needle position.
→ The value in the display appears with a plus sign.
Memo
• Press to check changes made to the
stitch.
• Press after pressing to return to the
original setting.
CAUTION
• If the stitches get bunched together, lengthen
the stitch length and continue sewing. Do not
continue sewing without lengthening the stitch
length. Otherwise, the needle may break and
cause injury.
Memo
• Press after pressing to return to the
original setting.
Note
• After adjusting the “L/R SHIFT”, slowly
rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the
needle does not touch the presser foot. If
the needle hits the presser foot, the needle
may bend or break.
STITCH SETTINGS
S-12
Setting the Thread Tension
You may need to change the thread tension,
depending on the fabric and thread being used.
Follow the steps below to make any necessary
changes.
■ Proper Thread Tension
The upper thread and the bobbin thread should
cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper
thread should be visible from the right side of the
fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible
from the wrong side of the fabric.
a Wrong side
b Surface
c Upper thread
d Bobbin thread
■ Upper Thread is Too Tight
If the bobbin thread is visible on the right side of the
fabric, the upper thread is too tight.
a Bobbin thread
b Upper thread
c Surface
d Locks appear on surface of fabric
Press , to loosen the upper thread.
Note
• If the bobbin thread was incorrectly
threaded, the upper thread may appear to
be too tight. In this case, refer to “Setting
the Bobbin” of “Basic operations” and
rethread the bobbin thread.
Memo
• When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin
cover and then make sure that the thread is
shown as below. If the thread is not shown
as below, the thread is not inserted through
the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin
case correctly. Reinsert the thread
correctly. For details, refer to “Setting the
Bobbin” of “Basic operations”.
STITCH SETTINGS
Sewing Basics
Sewing S-13
S
1
■ Upper Thread is Too Loose
If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of
the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.
a Upper thread
b Bobbin thread
c Wrong side
d Locks appear on wrong side of fabric
Press , to tighten the upper thread.
Note
• If the upper thread was incorrectly
threaded, the upper thread may appear to
be too loose. In this case, refer to “Upper
Threading” of “Basic operations” and
rethread the upper thread.
Memo
• Press after pressing to return to the
original setting.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
S-14
Automatic Thread Cutting
After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the
automatic thread cutting function before sewing,
and the machine will automatically sew
reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches,
depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning
and end of sewing, and trim the threads at the end
of sewing. This function is useful when sewing
buttonholes and bar tacks.
a
Select a stitch pattern.
b
Press to set the automatic thread
cutting function.
→ The key will display as .
c
Set the fabric in the start position and start
sewing.
a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)
→ The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches
(or reinforcement stitches) and then continue
sewing.
d
Press the “Reverse Stitch” button or
“Reinforcement Stitch” button.
a Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)
→ The machine will sew reverse stitches (or
reinforcement stitches), then trim the thread.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
Memo
• If you press the “Start/Stop” button to
pause sewing, press the same button again
to continue. The beginning
reverse/reinforcement stitches will not be
sewn again.
Memo
• To turn off the automatic thread cutting
function, press again, so it appears
as .
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
Sewing Basics
Sewing S-15
S
1
Using the Knee Lifter
Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the
presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands
free to handle the fabric.
a
Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the
notches in the knee lifter slot on the front of
the machine. Insert the knee lifter bar as far
as possible.
b
Use your knee to move the knee lifter bar to
the right in order to raise the presser foot.
Release the knee lifter to lower the presser
foot.
Pivoting
If the pivot setting is selected, the machine stops
with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the
presser foot is automatically raised to an
appropriate height when the “Start/Stop” button is
pressed. When the “Start/Stop” button is pressed
again, the presser foot is automatically lowered
and sewing continues. This function is useful for
stopping the machine to rotate the fabric.
CAUTION
• Only change position of the knee lifter handle
when knee lifter is not on the machine,
otherwise the presser foot will go up, and then
the knee lifter may damage the mounting slot
on front of the machine.
Note
• If the knee lifter bar is not pushed into the
mounting slot as far as possible, it may
come out during use.
CAUTION
• Be sure to keep your knee away from the knee
lifter during sewing. If the knee lifter is pushed
during machine operation, the needle may
break or the thread tension may loosen.
Memo
• When the presser foot is in the up position,
move the knee lifter to the far right and then
release to return the presser foot to the
down position.
CAUTION
• When the pivot setting is selected, the
machine starts when the “Start/Stop” button is
pressed or the foot controller is pressed down
even if the presser foot has been raised. Be
sure to keep your hands and other items away
from the needle, otherwise injuries may occur.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
S-16
a
Select a stitch.
b
Press to select the pivot setting.
→ The key appears as .
c
Place the fabric under the presser foot with
the needle at the starting point of the
stitching, and then press the “Start/Stop”
button. The machine will begin sewing.
Memo
• When the pivot setting is selected, the
height of the presser foot when sewing is
stopped can be changed according to the
type of fabric being sewn. Press to
display “Pivoting Height” in the settings
screen. Press or to select one of
the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm or 7.5
mm). To raise the presser foot further,
increase the setting. (Normally, 3.2 mm is
set.)
Note
• The “Needle Position - UP/DOWN” in the
settings screen, must be set in the down
position
for the pivot function to be
used. When “Needle Position - UP/DOWN”
is set in the raised position, appears
as light gray and cannot be used.
• The pivot function can only be used with
stitches where presser foot J or N is
indicated in the upper-left corner of the
screen. If any other stitch is selected,
appears as light gray and is not available.
• Use the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to
make sure the presser foot is lowered, and
then press the “Start/Stop” button to
continue sewing.
• If the pivot setting is selected, and
beside “Presser Foot Height” in the settings
screen are not available and the setting
cannot be changed.
Memo
• If you press the “Start/Stop” button to
pause sewing, press it again to continue,
reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)
will not be sewn.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
Sewing Basics
Sewing S-17
S
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d
Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the
machine at the point where the sewing
direction changes.
→ The machine stops with the needle in the fabric, and
the presser foot is raised.
e
Rotate the fabric, and then press the
“Start/Stop” button.
→ The presser foot is automatically lowered, and
sewing continues.
Automatic Fabric Sensor System
(Automatic Presser Foot
Pressure)
The thickness of the fabric is automatically
detected and the presser foot pressure is
automatically adjusted with an internal sensor
while sewing, to insure that your fabric is fed
smoothly. The fabric sensor system works
continuously while sewing. This function is useful
for sewing over thick seams (see page S-8), or
quilting (see page S-35).
a
Press to display “Automatic Fabric
Sensor System” in the settings screen.
b
Set “Automatic Fabric Sensor System” to
“ON”.
c
Press to return to the original screen.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
S-18
Needle Position – Stitch
Placement
When the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is
on, the needle will be partially lowered for precise
stitch placement and then press the “Needle
Position” button again to lower the needle
completely. Each press of the “Needle Position”
button changes the needle to the next position.
When the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is
turned off, each press of the “Needle Position”
button simply raises and then lowers the needle.
a Pointing needle mode is “ON”
b Pointing needle mode is “OFF”
* When the needle is nearly lowered by pressing the
“Needle Position” button, the feed dogs are
lowered. At this time, the fabric can be shifted to
finely adjust the needle drop position.
a
Press to display “Needle Position –
Stitch Placement” in the settings screen.
b
Set “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” to
“ON” or “OFF”.
c
Press to return to the original screen.
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 screen settings from accidentally being
changed or the machine from being stopped while
large pieces of fabric or projects are being sewn.
The screen can be locked when sewing utility
stitches and character decorative stitches.
a
Select a stitch pattern.
b
If necessary, adjust any settings such as the
stitch width and stitch length.
c
Press to lock the screen settings.
→ The key appears as .
d
Sew your project.
e
When you are finished sewing, press
again to unlock the screen settings.
CAUTION
• If the screen is locked ( ), unlock the
screen by pressing . While the screen is
locked, no other key can be operated.
• The settings are unlocked when the machine is
turned off and on.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
Sewing Basics
Sewing S-19
S
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Chapter 2
S Sewing
Utility Stitches
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ...............................21
Selecting a Stitch ......................................................................21
■ Using the Mirror Image Key .................................................... 21
■ Using the Image Key ................................................................ 22
Saving Your Stitch Settings ......................................................22
■ Saving Settings ......................................................................... 22
■ Retrieving Saved Settings ......................................................... 23
SEWING THE STITCHES ..........................................24
Straight Stitches ........................................................................24
■ Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position
Stitches Only) ......................................................................... 25
■ Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate or Bobbin
Cover (with Mark).................................................................... 26
■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch
Foot.......................................................................................... 26
■ Basting ..................................................................................... 28
Dart Seam.................................................................................28
Gathering..................................................................................29
Flat Fell Seam............................................................................29
Pintuck......................................................................................30
Zigzag Stitches .........................................................................31
■ Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ........................................ 31
■ Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ............................................. 31
■ Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt) .................................................... 32
■ Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch) .................................... 32
■ Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ................... 32
Elastic Zigzag Stitches ..............................................................33
■ Tape Attaching ........................................................................ 33
■ Overcasting ............................................................................. 33
Overcasting .............................................................................33
■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G” ....................................... 33
■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” ......................................... 34
Quilting ...................................................................................35
■ Piecing .................................................................................... 36
■ Piecing Using the 1/4" Quilting Foot with Guide (optional with
some models)........................................................................... 37
■ Appliqué ................................................................................. 38
■ Quilting.................................................................................... 38
■ Quilting with Satin Stitches ..................................................... 39
■ Free Motion Quilting ............................................................... 40
■ Echo Quilting Using the Free Motion Echo Quilting Foot “E”
(optional with some models).................................................... 43
Blind Hem Stitches ..................................................................45
■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold ................... 47
■ If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold ............................. 47
Appliqué ..................................................................................48
■ Appliqué Sharp Curves ............................................................ 48
■ Appliqué Corners ..................................................................... 49
Shelltuck Stitches .....................................................................49
Scallop Stitches ........................................................................50
Crazy Quilting ..........................................................................50
Smocking Stitches ....................................................................51
Fagoting ...................................................................................52
Tape or Elastic Attaching .........................................................52
Heirloom .................................................................................53
■ Hemstitching (1) ...................................................................... 53
■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))......................................... 54
■ Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))......................................... 54
One-step Buttonholes .............................................................. 55
■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics .............................................................57
■ Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do Not Fit into the Button
Holder Plate .............................................................................58
Darning .................................................................................... 58
Bar Tacks ................................................................................. 59
■ Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics .......................................................61
Button Sewing ......................................................................... 61
■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons..........................................................62
■ Attaching a Shank to the Button ..............................................62
Eyelet ...................................................................................... 62
Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) ... 63
Zipper Insertion ...................................................................... 64
■ Centered Zipper .......................................................................64
■ Inserting a Side Zipper .............................................................65
STITCH SETTING CHART........................................ 67
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-21
S
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Selecting a Stitch
There are 5 categories of Utility Stitches.
a
Turn the main power to ON and display the
utility stitches.
→ Either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight
stitch (Middle)” is selected, depending on the setting
selected in the settings screen.
b
Use to select the
category you want.
* Press to view the next page.
* Press to view previous page.
a Preview of the selected stitch
b Stitch selection screen
c Percentage size of view
c
Press the key of the stitch you want to sew.
■ 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.
If is lit when you select a stitch, it will be
possible to make a mirror image of the stitch.
Press to create a horizontal mirror image of the
selected stitch.
The key will display as .
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.
a
b
c
Note
• If is light gray after you select a stitch,
you cannot create a horizontal mirror image
of the selected stitch due to the type of
stitch or type of presser foot recommended
(this is true of buttonholes, multi-directional
sewing, and others).
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
S-22
■ Using the Image Key
You can display an image of the selected stitch. You
can check and change the colors of the image of the
screen.
a
Press .
→ An image of the selected stitch is displayed.
b
Press to change the thread color of
the stitch on the screen.
* Press to display an enlarged image of the
stitch.
a Stitch screen
c
Press to return to the original screen.
Saving Your Stitch Settings
The settings for the zigzag stitch width, stitch
length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting,
automatic reinforcement stitching, etc., are preset
in the machine for each stitch. However, if you
have specific settings that you wish to reuse later
for a stitch, you can change the settings so that
they can be saved for that stitch. Five sets of
settings can be saved for a single stitch.
■ Saving Settings
a
Select a stitch. (Example: )
b
Specify your preferred settings.
c
Press .
→ The memory function screen appears.
d
Press .
→ The settings are saved. Press to return to the
original screen.
Memo
• The color changes every time you press
.
Note
• If stitches are wider or larger than display,
press darkened arrows to move the stitch
pattern for better visibility.
a
Memo
• If you try to save settings when there are
already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch,
the message “The pockets are full. Delete a
pattern.” will appear. Close the message
and delete a setting referring to page S-23.
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-23
S
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■ Retrieving Saved Settings
a
Select a stitch.
b
Press .
→ The memory function screen appears.
c
Press .
d
Press the numbered key of the settings to be
retrieved.
* Press to return to the original screen without
retrieving settings.
a Numbered keys
e
Press .
→ The selected settings are retrieved. Press to
return to the original screen.
Memo
• When a stitch is selected, the last settings
retrieved are displayed. The last settings
retrieved are retained even if the machine
was turned off or a different stitch was
selected.
a
Memo
• To save new settings when there are
already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch,
press in the memory function screen.
Press the numbered key of the setting to be
deleted. Press and then .
Press and then . The new
setting will be saved in place of the recently
deleted setting.
• You can delete all the saved settings by
pressing .
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-24
Straight Stitches
See page S-67 for the detailed information of
stitches.
a Left needle position
b Middle needle position
a Reverse stitch
b Reinforcement stitch
a
Select a stitch.
b
Attach presser foot “J”.
* Attach presser foot “N” when you select .
c
Hold the thread tail and fabric with your
left hand, and rotate the handwheel with
your right hand to insert the needle into the
fabric.
a Sewing start position
d
Lower the presser foot, and hold the
“Reverse Stitch” or “Reinforcement Stitch”
button to sew 3-4 stitches.
→ The machine sews reverse stitches (or reinforcement
stitches).
SEWING THE STITCHES
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
Straight stitch (Left)
Straight stitch (Left)
Straight stitch (Middle)
Straight stitch (Middle)
Triple stretch stitch
Stem stitch
Decorative stitch
Basting stitch
Memo
• Refer to “Sewing Reinforcement
Stitches” on page S-5 for the detailed
information of reverse stitches and
reinforcement stitches.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-25
S
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e
Press the “Start/Stop” button to sew
forward.
a Reverse stitches
→ The machine will begin sewing slowly.
f
When sewing is completed, hold the
“Reverse Stitch” button or “Reinforcement
Stitch” button to sew 3-4 reverse stitches
(or reinforcement stitches) at the end of the
seam.
g
After sewing, press the “Thread Cutter”
button to trim the threads.
■ Changing the Needle Position (Left
or Middle Needle Position Stitches
Only)
When you select left or middle needle position
stitches, you can use and in the stitch
width display to change the position of the needle.
Match the distance from the right edge of the presser
foot to the needle with the stitch width, then align
the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the
fabric during sewing for an attractive finish.
a Stitch width
Example: Left/Middle needle position stitches
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.
Memo
• When the automatic thread cutting and
automatic reinforcement stitch keys on the
screen are selected, reverse stitches (or
reinforcement stitches) will be sewn
automatically at the beginning of sewing
when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed.
Press the “Reverse Stitch” or
“Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew
reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)
and trim the thread automatically at the end
of sewing.
12.0 mm
(approx.
1/2 inch)
8.5 mm
(approx.
11/32
inch)
6.5 mm
(approx.
1/4 inch)
5.0 mm
(approx.
3/16 inch)
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-26
■ Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on
the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover
(with Mark)
While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the
16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) mark on the needle plate
or bobbin cover (with mark) depending on the
needle position (left or middle (center) needle
position stitches only).
For stitches with a left needle position
(Stitch width: 0.0 mm)
a Seam
b Presser foot
c Centimeters
d Inches
e Needle plate
f 16 mm (5/8 inch)
For stitches with a middle (center) needle position
(Stitch width: 3.5 mm)
a Seam
b Presser foot
c Inches
d Bobbin cover (with mark)
e 16 mm (5/8 inch)
■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle
Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch
foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle
needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch
needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing
thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend
to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate
during sewing. The straight stitch foot is perfect to
reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics. The small
opening on the foot provides support for the fabric
as the needle travels through the fabric.
a
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle and turn the main power to OFF
or press to unlock all keys and
buttons.
b
Remove the needle and the presser foot
holder (“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” of
“Basic operations”).
c
Remove the flat bed attachment.
d
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you.
a Needle plate cover
a 2.25 mm (1/8 inch)
b 4.25 mm (3/16 inch)
c 6.25 mm (1/4 inch)
d 8.5 mm (5/16 inch)
CAUTION
• Always use the straight stitch foot in
combination with the straight stitch needle
plate.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-27
S
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e
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
a Bobbin case
f
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver included
with the machine to unscrew and remove
the regular needle plate.
g
Set the straight stitch needle plate in place
and use the disc-shaped screwdriver to
tighten the plate.
a Round hole
h
Insert the bobbin case in its original
position, and then attach the needle plate
cover.
i
After reinstalling the needle plate cover,
select any of the straight stitches.
j
Insert needle and attach the straight stitch
foot.
a Notch
b Pin
k
Start sewing.
* After sewing, make sure to remove the straight stitch
needle plate and the straight stitch foot, and reinstall
the regular needle plate, the needle plate cover and
the presser foot “J”.
Note
• Align the two screw holes on the needle
plate with the two holes on the machine.
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver included
with the machine to secure the screws in
the needle plate.
Memo
• When using the straight stitch needle plate,
all straight stitches become middle needle
position stitches. You cannot change the
needle position using the width display.
• Always secure the needle plate before
inserting the bobbin case into its original
position.
• “L/R SHIFT” does not work when straight
stitch needle plate is on the machine.
CAUTION
• Selecting other stitches will cause an error
message to be displayed.
• Slowly rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) before sewing and make
sure that the needle is not contacting the
straight stitch foot and straight stitch needle
plate.
Memo
• To prevent puckering on fine fabrics, use a
fine needle, size 75/11, and a short stitch
length. For heavier fabrics, use a heavier
needle, size 90/14, and longer stitches.
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-28
■ Basting
a
Select and attach presser foot “J”.
b
Press the “Reverse Stitch” button to sew
reinforcement stitches, then continue
sewing.
c
Sew while keeping the fabric straight.
d
End the basting with reinforcement stitches.
Dart Seam
a
Select and attach presser foot “J”.
b
Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the
dart and then sew from the wide end to the
other end without stretching the fabric.
* If automatic reinforcement stitching is preset, a
reinforcement stitch will automatically be sewn at
the beginning of sewing.
a Basting
c
Cut the thread at the end leaving 50 mm
(approx. 2 inches), and then tie both ends
together.
* Do not sew a reverse stitch at the end.
d
Insert the ends of the thread into the dart
with a hand sewing needle.
Memo
• When you use the basting stitch for
gathering, do not use a reinforcement stitch
at the beginning; you should lift the presser
foot, rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise), pull up the bobbin
thread and pull a length of top and bobbin
thread out from the rear of the machine.
• You can set the stitch length between 5 mm
(approx. 3/16 inch) and 30 mm (approx.
1-3/16 inches)
a Between 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 30 mm
(approx. 1-3/16 inches)
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-29
S
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e
Iron the dart to one side so that it is flat.
Gathering
Use on waists of skirts, sleeves of shirts, etc.
a
Select a straight stitch and attach presser
foot “J”.
b
Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.
3/16 inch) and the thread tension to
approximately 2.0 (weaker tension).
* If you press after pressing
and then , the stitch length will be set
automatically to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and the
thread tension will be automatically set to 2.0.
c
Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by
50 mm (approx. 2 inches) (“Pulling Up the
Bobbin Thread” of “Basic operations”).
a Upper thread
b Bobbin thread
c About 50 mm (approx. 2 inches)
d
Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to
the seam line, then trim excess thread
leaving 50 mm (approx. 2 inches).
a Seam line
b 10 mm to 15 mm (approx. 3/8 inch to 9/16 inch)
c About 50 mm (approx. 2 inches)
e
Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the
desired amount of gather, then tie the
threads.
f
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
g
Sew on the seam line and remove the
basting stitch.
Flat Fell Seam
Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges
neatly.
a
Select and attach presser foot “J”.
b
Sew the finish line, then cut half of the seam
allowance from the side on which the flat
fell seam will lie.
* When the automatic thread cutting and automatic
reinforcement stitching are preset, reinforcement
stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning
of sewing. Press the “Reverse Stitch” button to sew a
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-30
reinforcement stitch and trim the thread
automatically at the end of sewing.
a About 12 mm (approx. 1/2 inch)
b Wrong side
c
Spread the fabric out along the finish line.
a Finish line
b Wrong side
d
Lay both seam allowances on the side of the
shorter seam (cut seam) and iron them.
a Wrong side
e
Fold the longer seam allowance around the
shorter one, and sew the edge of the fold.
a Wrong side
Finished flat fell seam
a Surface
Pintuck
a
Mark along the folds on the wrong side of
the fabric.
a Wrong side
b
Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts
only.
a Surface
c
Select and attach presser foot “I”.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-31
S
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d
Sew a straight stitch along the fold.
* When the automatic thread cutting and automatic
reinforcement stitching are preset, reinforcement
stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning
of sewing. Press the “Reverse Stitch” button to sew a
reinforcement stitch and trim the thread
automatically at the end of sewing.
a Width for pintuck
b Wrong side
c Surface
e
Iron the folds in the same direction.
Zigzag Stitches
Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting,
appliqué, patchwork and many other applications.
Select a stitch, and attach presser foot “J”.
See page S-5 for the detailed information of
reverse stitches and reinforcement stitches.
See page S-67 for the detailed information of
stitches.
a
Select a stitch.
b
Attach presser foot “J”.
■ Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric
while positioning the right-hand side needle drop
point just outside the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop position
■ Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
Attach the appliqué material using a temporary
spray adhesive or basting, and then sew it.
* Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right-hand
side needle drop point just outside the edge of the
fabric.
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
Zigzag stitch
Zigzag stitch
Zigzag stitch (Right)
Zigzag stitch (Left)
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-32
■ Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)
Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it
over the lower fabric, then sew so that the stitch
bridges both pieces of fabric.
■ Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag
Stitch)
Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fine
stitch. Sew slowly, keeping the seams parallel with
the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the
curve.
■ Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a
Zigzag Stitch)
a
Remove the bobbin cover from the machine
(“Setting the Bobbin” of “Basic
operations”).
b
Thread the gimp thread through the hole in
the cord guide bobbin cover from top to
bottom. Position the thread in the notch at
the back of the cord guide bobbin cover.
a Notch
b Gimp thread
c
Snap the cord guide bobbin cover into
place, making sure that the gimp thread can
be fed freely.
* Make sure there are no restrictions when feeding the
thread.
d
Set the zigzag width from 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm
(approx. 1/16 inch - 3/32 inch).
e
Attach presser foot “N”.
f
Position the fabric right side up on top of
the cord and place the cord to the rear of
the machine under the presser foot.
a Fabric (right side)
b Gimp thread
g
Lower the presser foot and start sewing to
make a decorative finish.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-33
S
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Elastic Zigzag Stitches
Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching,
overcasting, darning, or a wide variety of other
uses.
See page S-67 for the detailed information of
stitches.
a
Select a stitch.
b
Attach presser foot “J”.
■ Tape Attaching
Stretch the tape flat. While stretching the tape flat,
sew the tape to the fabric.
a Tape
■ Overcasting
Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of
stretch fabrics. Sew the overcasting along the edge
of the fabric while positioning the right-hand side
needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric.
Overcasting
Use for the edge of seams in skirts or trousers, and
the edge of all cuttings. Use presser foot “G”,
presser foot “J”, or the optional side cutter
attachment depending on the kind of overcasting
stitch you select.
■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
2 steps elastic zigzag
3 steps elastic zigzag
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting stitch
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-34
a
Select a stitch and attach presser foot “G”.
b
Lower the presser foot so that the presser
foot guide is set flush against the edge of the
fabric.
c
Sew along the presser foot guide.
a Guide
■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”
See page S-67 for the detailed information of
stitches.
a
Select a stitch and attach presser foot “J”.
CAUTION
• After the stitch width is adjusted, rotate the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise).
Check that the needle does not touch the
presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,
the needle may break and cause injury.
a The needle should not touch the center bar
• If the presser foot is raised to its highest level,
the needle may strike the presser foot.
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting stitch
Single diamond overcast
Single diamond overcast
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-35
S
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b
Sew with the needle dropping slightly off
the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop position
Quilting
You 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 to free your hands for other tasks
(“Using the Foot Controller” on page S-4 and /or
“Using the Knee Lifter” on page S-15).
The 30 quilting stitches Q-01 through Q-30 and
the utility stitches with “P” or “Q” indicated on
their key are useful for quilting.
The “P” or “Q” at the bottom of the key display
indicates that these stitches are intended for (“Q”)
quilting and (“P”) piecing.
See page S-67 for the detailed information of
stitches.
Note
• Use the “L/R SHIFT” setting for fine tuning
the placement of the stitch. Be sure to sew
trial stitches using the same conditions as
the real sewing.
Stitch Stitch name
Presser foot
Piecing stitch (Middle)
Piecing stitch (Right)
Piecing stitch (Left)
Hand-look quilting (Middle)
Basting stitch
(Middle)
Stem stitch
Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch
Zigzag stitch (Right)
Zigzag stitch (Left)
2 steps elastic zigzag
3 steps elastic zigzag
Quilting appliqué stitch
Shell tuck edge
Blanket stitch
Quilting stippling
Overcasting stitch
Tape attachin g
Serpentine stitch
Feather stitch
Fagoting cross stitch
Couching stitch
Patchwork double overlock
stitch
Smocking stitch
Stitch Stitch name
Presser foot
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-36
■ 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 (approx.
1/4 inch).
a
Select or and attach presser foot
“J”.
b
Align the edge of the fabric with the edge of
the presser foot, and start sewing.
* To sew a 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) seam allowance
along the right edge of the presser foot with
selected, the width should be set to 5.50 mm
(approx. 7/32 inch).
a 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
* To sew a 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) seam allowance
along the left edge of the presser foot with
selected, the width should be set to 1.50 mm
(approx. 1/32 inch).
a 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
* To change the needle position, use or in
the width display.
Rick-rack stitch
Decorative stitch
Decorative stitch
Hemstitching
Hemstitching
Single diamond
overcast
Overcasting stitch
Piecing stitch (Right)
Piecing stitch (Middle)
Piecing stitch (Left)
Hand-look quilting
Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch
Quilting appliqué stitch
Quilting stippling
Memo
• When a stitch pattern in the Quilting
Stitches category (Q-02 through Q-30) is
selected, a finer stitch width can be set than
is available with stitch patterns in other
categories.
For example: Stitch Q-03 has 57 needle
positions and stitch Q-19 has 29 width
selections.
Stitch Stitch name
Presser foot
Note
• The width range of stitch setting is only
available in the Quilting stitch “Q” quilting
category.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-37
S
2
■ Piecing Using the 1/4" Quilting Foot
with Guide (optional with some
models)
This quilting foot can sew an accurate 1/4 inch or
1/8 inch seam allowance.
It can be used for piecing together a quilt or for
topstitching.
a
Press , and then attach the 1/4” quilting
foot with guide.
a Guide
b
Use the guide and marks on the presser foot
to sew accurate seam allowances.
Piecing a 1/4 inch seam allowance
Sew keeping the edge of the fabrics against the guide.
a Guide
b 1/4 inch
Creating an accurate seam allowance
Use the mark on the foot to begin, end, or pivot 1/4
inch from edge of fabric.
a Align this mark with edge of fabric to begin.
b Beginning of stitching
c End of stitching
d Opposite edge of fabric to end or pivot
e 1/4 inch
Topstitching quilting, 1/8 inch
Sew with the edge of the fabric aligned with the left
side of the presser foot end.
a Surface of fabric
b Seam
c 1/8 inch
Memo
• Using a straight stitch (middle needle
position) makes it easier to sew smoothly
(see page S-24).
• For models equipped with the guideline
marker:
In the case Q-01(center, at width 3.5 mm) is
selected, if the guideline marker is set at
10.0 mm (3.5 mm plus 6.5 mm, close to 1/4
inch), you can sew piecing with referring the
guideline marker.
Memo
• For accurate fabric placement, refer to
“Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the
Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover (with Mark)”
on page S-26.
a
a
b
Memo
• For details on pivoting, refer to “Pivoting”
on page S-15.
a
e
e
c
d
b
a
b
c
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-38
■ Appliqué
a
Trace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric
and then cut around it, leaving a 3 mm to
5 mm (approx. 1/8 inch to 3/16 inch) seam
allowance.
a Seam allowance: 3 mm to 5 mm
(approx. 1/8 inch to 3/16 inch)
b
Place a piece of stabilizer cut to the finished
size of the appliqué design onto the fabric,
and then fold over the seam margin using
an iron. Clip curves when necessary.
c
Turn the appliqué over, and attach the
stabilizer with basting pins or a basting
stitch.
d
Select and attach presser foot “J”.
e
Use the quilting appliqué stitch to attach
the appliqué. Sew around the edge while
dropping the needle as close to the edge as
possible.
a Appliqué
b Needle drop position
You can use the appliqué technique to attach
appliqué designs like the three pictured below.
■ Quilting
Sewing the quilt top, batting, and backing together is
called quilting. You can sew the quilt with the
optional walking foot to keep the quilt top, batting,
and backing from sliding. The walking foot has a set
of feed dogs that move together with the feed dogs
in the needle plate during sewing.
a
Select , or .
b
Attach the walking foot. (“CHANGING
THE PRESSER FOOT” of “Basic
operations”)
CAUTION
• Be careful that the needle does not strike a
basting pin during sewing. Striking a pin can
cause the needle to break, resulting in injury.
a Dresden plate
b Stained glass
c Sunbonnet sue
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-39
S
2
c
Place one hand on each side of the presser
foot to hold the fabric secure while sewing.
■ Quilting with Satin Stitches
For better fabric control, use the foot controller to
sew with satin stitches. Set the speed control slide to
control the stitch width to make subtle changes in
the stitch width during sewing.
a
Attach the foot controller (see page S-4).
b
Select and attach presser foot “J”.
c
Press in the length display to shorten
the stitch length.
\
d
Press to use the speed control slide
to control the stitch width.
e
Set the “Width Control” to “ON”.
f
Press .
→ The display will return to the original screen.
g
Start sewing.
* You can adjust the stitch width during sewing by
moving the sewing speed controller. Slide the lever
to the left, and the stitch width becomes narrower.
Slide it to the right, the stitch width becomes wider.
The size of the width changes equally on both sides
of the middle needle position.
a narrower
b wider
Example: Changing the width
h
When you are finished sewing, set the
“Width Control” back to “OFF”.
Memo
• Sew at slow to medium speed.
• Do not sew in reverse or use stitches that
require side ways or reverse feeding. Always
check to be sure that your quilting surface is
securely basted before beginning to sew.
Specialized machine quilt needles and threads
are also available for machine quilting.
Memo
• The setting will vary according to the kind of
fabric and the thickness of the thread, but a
length of 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm (approx.
1/64 inch to 1/32 inch) is best for satin
stitches.
Memo
• You can use the speed control slide to
adjust the stitch width. Use the foot
controller to adjust the sewing speed.
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-40
■ Free Motion Quilting
With free motion quilting, the feed dogs can be
lowered by pressing , so that the fabric can be
moved freely in any direction.
In this mode, the presser foot is raised to the
necessary height for free motion sewing.
We recommend attaching the foot controller and
sewing at a consistent speed. You can adjust the
sewing speed with the speed control slide on the
machine.
Using free motion open toe quilting foot “O”
The free motion open toe quilting foot “O” is used
for free motion quilting with zigzag or decorative
stitches or for free motion quilting of straight lines on
fabric with an uneven thickness. Various stitches
can be sewn using free motion open toe quilting foot
“O”. For details on the stitches that can be used,
refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” on
page S-67.
Free motion open toe quilting foot “O”
a
Press to set the machine to free motion
sewing mode.
→ The key appears as , the quilting foot is raised
to the necessary height, and then the feed dogs are
lowered for free motion sewing.
b
Select a stitch.
c
Remove the presser foot holder.
CAUTION
• With free motion quilting, control the feeding
speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed.
If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing
speed, the needle may break or other damage
may result.
Memo
• When starting to sew, the internal sensor
detects the thickness of the fabric, and the
quilting foot is raised to the height specified
in the machine settings screen. Press
to display “Free Motion Foot
Height” of the settings screen. Press or
to select the height that the quilting foot
is raised above the fabric. Increase the
setting by pressing , for example, when
sewing very stretchy fabric, so that it is
easier to sew.
• In order to sew with a balanced tension, it
may be necessary to adjust the upper
thread tension (see page S-12). Test with a
sample piece of quilting fabric.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-41
S
2
d
Attach free motion open toe quilting foot
“O” by positioning the pin of the quilting
foot above the needle clamp screw and
aligning the lower-left of the quilting foot
and the presser bar.
a pin
b Needle clamp screw
c Presser bar
e
Hold the quilting foot in place with your
right hand, and tighten the presser foot
holder screw using the disc-shaped
screwdriver with your left hand.
a Presser foot holder screw
f
Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut,
and then move the fabric at a consistent
pace in order to sew uniform stitches
roughly 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm (approx.
1/16 inch - 3/32 inch) in length.
a Stitch
g
Press to cancel the free motion sewing
mode.
→ Rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs.
Using free motion quilting foot “C” (optional with
some models)
Use the free motion quilting foot “C” with straight
stitch needle plate for free motion sewing.
Free motion quilting foot “C”
Note
• Make sure that the quilting foot is not
slanted.
CAUTION
• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the
included screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle
may touch the quilting foot, causing it to bend
or break.
Memo
• Do not be discouraged with your initial
results. The technique requires practice.
CAUTION
• When using free motion quilting foot “C”, be
sure to use the straight stitch needle plate and
sew with the needle in middle (center) needle
position. If the needle is moved to any position
other than the middle (center) needle position,
the needle may break, which may result in
injuries.
Memo
• When starting to sew, the internal sensor
detects the thickness of the fabric, and the
quilting foot is raised to the height specified
in the machine settings screen. Press
to display “Free Motion Foot
Height” of the settings screen. Press or
to select the height that the quilting foot
is raised above the fabric. Increase the
setting by pressing , for example, when
sewing very stretchy fabric, so that it is
easier to sew.
• In order to sew with a balanced tension, it
may be necessary to adjust the upper
thread tension. Test with a sample piece of
fabric that is similar to your chosen fabric.
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-42
a
Attach the straight stitch needle plate (see
page S-26).
a Round hole
b
Select or .
c
Press to set the machine to free motion
sewing mode.
→ The key appears as , the quilting foot is raised to
the necessary height, and then the feed dogs are
lowered for free motion sewing.
a Free motion quilting foot “C”
→ When stitch Q-01 or 1-30 is selected, free motion
quilting foot “C” is indicated in the upper-left corner
of the screen.
d
Attach free motion quilting foot “C” at the
front with the presser foot holder screw
aligned with the notch in the quilting foot.
a Presser foot holder screw
b Notch
Memo
• Notice this needle plate has a round hole for
the needle.
Note
• Make sure that the quilting foot is attached
properly and not slanted.
a
b
a
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-43
S
2
e
Hold the quilting foot in place with your
right hand, and tighten the presser foot
holder screw using the screwdriver with
your left hand.
a Presser foot holder screw
f
Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut,
and then move the fabric at a consistent
pace in order to sew uniform stitches
roughly 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm (approx.
1/16 inch - 3/32 inch) in length.
a Stitch
g
Press to cancel the free motion sewing
mode.
→ Rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs.
h
After sewing, make sure to remove the
straight stitch needle plate and presser foot
“C”, and reinstall the regular needle plate
and the needle plate cover.
■ Echo Quilting Using the Free Motion
Echo Quilting Foot “E” (optional
with some models)
Sewing quilting lines at equal distances around a
motif is called echo quilting. The quilting lines,
which appear as ripples echoing away from the
motif, are the distinguishing characteristic of this
quilting style. Use the free motion echo quilting foot
“E” for echo quilting. Using the measurement on the
presser foot as a guide, sew around the motif at a
fixed interval. We recommend attaching the foot
controller and sewing at a consistent speed.
Free motion echo quilting foot “E” measurement
a 6.4 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
b 9.5 mm (approx. 3/8 inch)
CAUTION
• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the
included screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle
may touch the quilting foot, causing it to bend
or break.
Note
• Free motion open toe quilting foot “O” can
also be used with the straight stitch needle
plate. We recommend using free motion
open toe quilting foot “O” with free motion
sewing of fabrics of uneven thicknesses.
• When using the straight stitch needle plate,
all straight stitches become middle needle
position stitches. You cannot change the
needle position using the width display.
Memo
• Normally, the feed dogs are raised for
regular sewing.
• Do not be discouraged with your initial
results. The technique requires practice.
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-44
a
Select .
b
Press to set the machine to free motion
sewing mode.
→ The key appears as , the quilting foot is raised to
the necessary height, then the feed dogs are lowered
for free motion sewing.
c
Attach the adapter (“CHANGING THE
PRESSER FOOT” of “Basic operations”).
d
Attach the free motion echo quilting foot
“E” on the left side of the adapter with the
holes in the quilting foot and adapter
aligned.
e
Tighten the screw with the included
screwdriver.
CAUTION
• With free motion quilting, control the feeding
speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed.
If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing
speed, the needle may break or other damage
may result.
Memo
• When starting to sew, the internal sensor
detects the thickness of the fabric, and the
quilting foot is raised to the height specified
in the machine settings screen. Press
to display “Free Motion Foot
Height” of the settings screen (see page
S-15). Press or to select the height
that the quilting foot is raised above the
fabric. Increase the setting by pressing ,
for example, when sewing very soft fabric,
so that it is easier to sew.
• In order to sew with a balanced tension, it
may be necessary to adjust the upper
thread tension (see page S-12). Test with a
sample piece of quilting fabric.
CAUTION
• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the
included screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle
may touch the quilting foot, causing it to bend
or break.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-45
S
2
f
Using the measurement on the quilting foot
as a guide, sew around the motif.
a 6.4 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
Finished project
g
Press to cancel the free motion sewing
mode.
→ Rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs.
Blind Hem Stitches
Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind
hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem
stitching.
a
Turn the skirt or pants wrong side out.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
c Edge of fabric
d Bottom side
b
Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the
hem, and press.
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
Blind hem stitch
Blind hem stitch stretch
Memo
• When the size of cylindrical pieces is too
small to slide onto the arm or the length is
too short, the fabric will not feed and
desired results may not be achieved.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of Fabric
c Edge of fabric
d Desired edge of hem
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
<Seen from the side>
2
1
3
1
2
1
2
1
3
3
4
2
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-46
c
Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5
mm (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric,
and then baste it.
d
Fold back the fabric inside along the
basting.
e
Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the
fabric with the wrong side facing up.
f
Attach blind hem foot “R”.
g
Select or .
h
Remove the flat bed attachment to use the
free-arm.
i
Slide the item that you wish to sew onto the
free arm, make sure that the fabric feeds
correctly, and then start sewing.
a Free arm
j
Position the fabric with the edge of the
folded hem against the guide of the presser
foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Fold of hem
c Guide
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
c Edge of fabric
d Desired edge of hem
e 5 mm (3/16 inch)
f Basting
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
<Seen from the side>
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
c Edge of fabric
d Desired edge of hem
e 5 mm (3/16 inch)
f Basting
g Basting point
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
<Seen from the side>
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
c Edge of fabric
d Desired edge of hem
e Basting point
f Basting
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
<Seen from the side>
1
2
1
2
3
5
6
4
1
2
1
3
6
5
1
1
2
7
4
5
1
1
1
1
1
2
6
3
4
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-47
S
2
k
Adjust the stitch width until the needle
slightly catches the fold of the hem.
a Needle drop point
When you change the needle drop point, raise the
needle, and then change the stitch width.
<Stitch width>
a Thick fabric
b Normal fabric
■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of
the Hem Fold
The needle is too far to the left.
Press to decrease the stitch width so that the
needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
■ If the Needle does not Catch the
Hem Fold
The needle is too far to the right.
Press to increase the stitch width so that the
needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.
<Thick fabric>
Memo
• Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left
needle drop point does not catch the fold. If
the needle catches too much of the fold, the
fabric cannot be unfolded and the seam
appearing on the right side of the fabric will
be very large, leaving an unattractive finish.
If you experience either of these cases,
follow the instructions below to solve the
problem.
1
2
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-48
<Normal fabric>
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
l
Sew with the fold of the hem against the
presser foot guide.
m
Remove the basting stitching and reverse
the fabric.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
Appliqué
a
Use a temporary spray adhesive, fabric glue
or a basting stitch to attach the appliqué to
the fabric.
* This will keep the fabric from moving during
sewing.
a Appliqué
b Fabric glue
b
Select or .
* Adjust the stitch length and width to correspond to
the appliqué shape, size, and quality of material (see
page S-10).
c
Attach presser foot “J”. Check that the
needle drops slightly off the edge of the
appliqué, then start sewing.
a Appliqué material
a Needle drop position
■ Appliqué 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.
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.
1
2
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-49
S
2
■ Appliqué Corners
Stop the machine with the needle in the right
position of the outside (or inside) corner of the
appliqué. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric
to align the fabric edge. Lower the presser foot and
continue stitching.
a Outside corner
b Inside corner
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 and blouses.
a
Select .
b
Increase the upper thread tension for an
attractive scallop finish to the shelltuck
stitches (see page S-12).
c
To make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the
fabric in half along the bias.
d
Attach presser foot “J”. Set the needle drop
point slightly off the edge of the fabric, and
start sewing.
a Needle drop position
Memo
• Placing a lightweight tear away stabilizer
beneath the stitching area will improve the
stitch placement along the edge of the
appliqué fabric.
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.
Memo
• If the upper thread tension is too weak, the
shelltuck stitches will not scallop.
Memo
•Use a thin fabric.
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-50
e
Unfold the fabric, and iron the tucks to one
side.
Scallop Stitches
This wave-shaped satin stitch is called the scallop
stitch. Use this stitch to decorate the edges of
blouse collars and handkerchiefs or use it as a hem
accent.
a
Select .
b
Attach presser foot “N”. Sew scallop
stitches along the edge of the fabric.
* Do not sew directly on the edge of the fabric.
c
Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut
the stitches.
Crazy Quilting
For a decorative look called “Crazy Quilting”, the
following stitches can be sewn on top of a pressed
seam allowance.
a
Select a straight stitch and attach presser
foot “J”.
b
With the right sides facing each other, sew
two pieces of fabric together, and then
press open the seam allowance.
a Straight stitch
b Seam margins
c 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
d Wrong side
Memo
• To make shell tucks at the edge of a collar
or neckline, follow the pattern’s instructions
and then use this stitch to make a
decorative finish on the collar or neckline.
Memo
• A temporary spray adhesive may be
necessary for lightweight fabrics. Test sew
the fabric before sewing a project.
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.
Memo
• Use a seam sealant to secure the edges of
the scallop stitches.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-51
S
2
c
Select a stitch for top stitching.
d
Place the fabric right side up in the
machine, and center the presser foot over
the seam when sewing.
a Right side of fabric
Smocking Stitches
Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on
clothes, etc.
a
Select a straight stitch and attach presser
foot “J”.
b
Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.
3/16 inch) and loosen the upper thread
tension to approximately 2.0 (see “Setting
the Stitch Length” on page S-10 and
“Setting the Thread Tension” on page S-12).
c
Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by
50 mm (approx. 2 inches).
d
Sew the seams, leaving approximately
10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) between the
seams, then trim excess thread, leaving
50 mm (approx. 2 inches).
a Approximately 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch)
e
Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the
desired amount of gather, and then smooth
the gathers by ironing them.
f
Select or .
g
Sew the spaces between the straight seams.
h
Pull out the straight stitch threads.
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-52
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.
a
Baste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper,
leaving a space of 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
between the fabrics.
* If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper
or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is easier.
a 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
b Paper
c Basting stitches
b
Select or .
c
Attach presser foot “J”. Align the center of
the presser foot with the middle of the
space between the fabrics and begin
sewing.
a Basting stitches
d
When sewing is finished, gently tear the
paper away.
Tape or Elastic Attaching
a
Select a straight stitch and attach presser
foot “J”.
b
Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.
3/16 inch), and loosen the upper thread
tension to 2.0 (see “Setting the Stitch
Length” on page S-10 and “Setting the
Thread Tension” on page S-12).
c
Sew two rows of straight stitches on the
right side of the fabric, then pull the bobbin
thread to create the necessary gather.
d
Place the tape over the gather, and hold it
in place with basting pins.
a Tape
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.
Memo
• Use a thick thread.
Memo
• Be sure that neither automatic
reinforcement nor automatic thread
cutting is selected.
Memo
• Before sewing the straight stitch, rotate the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)
and pull up the bobbin thread. Holding the
top and bobbin thread, pull a length of
thread out from the rear of the machine. (Be
sure that the presser foot is raised.)
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-53
S
2
e
Select or .
f
Sew over the tape (or elastic).
g
Pull out the straight stitch threads.
Heirloom
■ Hemstitching (1)
Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems, and
decorative stitching on shirt fronts.
a
Insert a type 130/705H, size 100/16 Wing
needle.
* This specialty sewing needle is not furnished with
your machine. Must be purchased separately.
b
Select a stitch and attach presser foot “N”.
* Select any stitch between 3-01 and 3-22.
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.
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.
Memo
• Use a light to medium weight homespun
fabric with a little stiffness.
CAUTION
• The “Automatic Threading” button cannot be
used. Thread the wing needle by hand, from
front to back. Using the “Automatic
Threading” button may result in damage to the
machine.
• A more attractive finish can be obtained if you
use a “130/705H Wing” needle when sewing
these patterns. If using a wing needle and the
stitch width has been set manually, check that
the needle will not touch the presser foot by
carefully rotating the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) before starting to sew.
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-54
c
Start sewing.
Example: Illustration of finished product
■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))
a
Pull out several threads from one area on a
piece of fabric to open the area.
* Pull out 5 or 6 threads to leave a 3 mm
(approx. 1/8 inch) area open.
b
Select .
c
Attach presser foot “N”. With the right side
of the fabric facing up, sew one edge of the
open area.
d
Press to create a mirror image of the
stitch.
e
Match beginning needle drop points on the
opposite edge of the open area to keep the
stitching symmetrical.
■ Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
a
Pull out several threads from both sides of
the 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) area which
are not yet open.
* Pull out four threads, leave five threads, and then
pull out four threads. The width of five threads is
approximately 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) or less.
a Approx. 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) or less
b Four threads (pull out)
c Five threads (leave)
b
Select .
Memo
• Loosely woven fabrics work best for this.
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-55
S
2
c
Sew the decorative stitch in the center of
the five threads created above.
One-step Buttonholes
With one-step buttonholes, you can make
buttonholes appropriate to the size of your button.
See page S-67 for the detailed information of
stitches.
One-step buttonholes are sewn from the front of
the presser foot to the back, as shown below.
a Reinforcement stitching
Memo
• A wing needle can be used for Hemstitching
(3).
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
Narrow rounded buttonhole
Wide round ended
buttonhole
Tapered round ended
buttonhole
Round ended buttonhole
Round ended buttonhole
Round double ended
buttonhole
Narrow squared buttonhole
Wide squared buttonhole
Stretch buttonhole
Heirloom buttonhole
Bound buttonhole
Keyhole buttonhole
Tapered keyhole buttonhole
Keyhole buttonhole
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-56
a
Select a buttonhole stitch, and attach
buttonhole foot “A”.
b
Mark the position and length of the
buttonhole on the fabric.
a Marks on fabric
b Buttonhole sewing
c
Pull out the button holder plate on the
presser foot, and insert the button that will
be put through the buttonhole. Then tighten
the button holder plate around the button.
a Button holder plate
d
Align the presser foot with the mark on the
fabric, and lower the presser foot.
a Mark on the fabric
b Marks on the presser foot
e
Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is
positioned behind the metal bracket on the
buttonhole foot.
a Buttonhole lever
a Metal bracket
f
Gently hold the end of the upper thread,
and then start sewing.
* Feed the fabric carefully by hand while the
buttonhole is sewn.
→ Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then
stops.
Memo
• The maximum buttonhole length is about
28 mm (approx. 1-1/16 inches) (diameter +
thickness of the button).
Memo
• The size of the buttonhole is determined by
the size of the button in the button holder
plate.
2
1
A
Note
• Pass the thread underneath the presser
foot.
• Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole
foot backward as far as possible as shown
in the illustration, making sure that there is
no gap behind the part of the foot marked
“A”. If the buttonhole foot is not slid back as
far as possible, the buttonhole will not be
sewn at the correct size.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-57
S
2
g
Insert a pin along the inside of one of the
bar tacks, and then insert the seam ripper
into the center of the buttonhole and cut
towards the pin.
a Basting pin
b Seam ripper
■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics
When sewing on stretch fabric with or ,
sew the buttonhole stitches over a gimp thread.
a
Hook the gimp thread onto the back of
presser foot “A”. Insert the ends into the
grooves at the front of the presser foot, and
then temporarily tie them there.
a Upper thread
b
Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
c
Once sewing is completed, gently pull the
gimp thread to remove any slack, and trim
off any excess.
Memo
• If automatic thread cutting is turned on
before you start sewing, both threads are
automatically cut after the reinforcement
stitches are sewn. If the fabric does not feed
(for example, because it is too thick),
increase the stitch length setting.
CAUTION
• When using the seam ripper to open the
buttonhole, do not put your hand or finger in
the path of the ripper. The ripper may slip and
cause injury. Do not use the seam ripper in any
other way than how it is intended.
Memo
• For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet
punch to make a hole in the rounded end of
the buttonhole. Then insert a pin along the
inside of one of the bar tacks, insert a seam
ripper into the hole made with the eyelet
punch, and cut towards the pin.
a Eyelet punch
b Basting pin
Memo
• Set the width of the satin stitches to the
width of the gimp thread, and set the
buttonhole width to be 2-3 times the width
of the gimp thread.
Memo
• After using the seam ripper to cut open the
threads over the buttonhole, trim off the
threads.
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-58
■ Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do
Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate
Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the
size of the buttonhole. One mark on the presser foot
scale equals 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch).
Add the button diameter and thickness together, and
then set the plate at the calculated value.
a Presser foot scale
b Button holder plate
c Completed measurement of diameter + thickness
d 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
Darning
Use darning stitches for mending and other
applications.
See page S-67 for the detailed information of
stitches.
Darning is performed by sewing from the front of the
presser foot to the back as shown below.
a Reinforcement stitches
a
Select a stitch, and attach buttonhole foot
“A”.
b
Set the scale to the desired length of the
darning.
a Presser foot scale
b Completed length measurement
c Width 7 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
d 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
Memo
• For example, for a button with a diameter of
15 mm (approx. 9/16 inch) and a thickness
of 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch), the scale
should be set at 25 mm (approx. 1 inch).
a 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch)
b 15 mm (approx. 9/16 inch)
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
Darning
Darning
Memo
• The maximum length for darning is 28 mm
(approx. 1-1/16 inches).
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-59
S
2
c
Check that the needle drops at the desired
position and lower the presser foot, making
sure the upper thread passes underneath
the buttonhole foot.
d
Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is
positioned behind the metal bracket on the
buttonhole foot.
a Buttonhole lever
a Metal bracket
e
Gently hold the end of the upper thread,
and then press the “Start/Stop” button to
start the machine.
→ Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then
stops.
Bar Tacks
Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject
to strain, such as pocket corners.
See page S-67 for the detailed information of
stitches.
a
Select .
b
Attach buttonhole foot “A” and set the
scale to the length of the bar tack you wish
to sew.
a Presser foot scale
b Completed length measurement
c 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
Note
• Pass the thread underneath the presser
foot.
• Set the presser foot so that there is no gap
behind the section marked with an “A” (the
shaded area in the illustration below). If
there is a gap, the size of the darning will
not be correct.
Memo
• If automatic thread cutting is turned on
before you start sewing, both threads are
automatically cut after the reinforcement
stitches are sewn. If the fabric does not feed
(for example, because it is too thick),
increase the stitch length setting.
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
Bar tack
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-60
c
Set the fabric so that the pocket moves
toward you during sewing.
d
Check the first needle drop point and lower
the presser foot.
a 2 mm (approx. 1/16 inch)
e
Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is
positioned behind the metal bracket on the
buttonhole foot.
a Metal bracket
f
Gently hold the end of the upper thread and
begin sewing.
→ When sewing is completed, the machine will sew
reinforcement stitches and stop automatically.
Memo
• Bar tacks can be between 5 mm (approx.
3/16 inch) and 28 mm (approx. 1-1/16
inches). Bar tacks are usually between 5
mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 10 mm (approx.
3/8 inch).
Note
• Pass the thread underneath the presser
foot.
• Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole
foot backward as far as possible as shown
in the illustration, making sure that there is
no gap behind the part of the foot marked
“A”. If the buttonhole foot is not slid back as
far as possible, the bar tack will not be sewn
to the correct size.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-61
S
2
■ Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside
the fabric being sewn to level the buttonhole foot
and allow for easier and even feeding.
a Presser foot
b Thick paper
c Fabric
Button Sewing
Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be attached, using
the machine.
See page S-67 for the detailed information of
stitches.
a
Select .
→ The feed dogs are lowered automatically.
b
Raise the presser foot.
c
Attach button sewing foot “M”, slide the
button along the metal plate and into the
presser foot, and lower the presser foot.
a Button
b Metal plate
d
Rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) to check that the needle
goes into each hole correctly.
* If the needle does not reach the holes on the left
side, adjust the stitch width.
* To attach the button more securely, repeat the
process.
e
Gently hold the end of the upper thread and
start sewing.
→ The machine stops automatically when sewing is
finished.
f
From the wrong side of the fabric, pull the
end of the bobbin thread to pull the upper
thread through to the wrong side of the
fabric. Tie the two thread ends together and
cut the threads.
g
After the button is attached, select another
stitch and rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs.
Memo
• If automatic thread cutting is turned on
before you start sewing, both threads are
automatically cut after the reinforcement
stitches are sewn. If the fabric does not feed
(for example, because it is too thick),
increase the stitch length setting.
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
Button sewing
Note
• Do not use the automatic thread cutting
function when sewing buttons. Otherwise,
you will lose the thread ends.
CAUTION
• Make sure the needle does not strike the
button during sewing. The needle may break
and cause injury.
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-62
■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons
Sew the two holes closest to you. Then raise the
presser foot and move the fabric so that the needle
goes into the next two holes, and sew them in the
same way.
■ Attaching a Shank to the Button
a
Pull the shank lever toward you before
sewing.
a Shank lever
b
Pull the two ends of the upper thread
between the button and the fabric, wind
them around the shank, and then tie them
firmly together.
c
Tie the ends of the bobbin thread from the
beginning and end of sewing together on
the wrong side of the fabric.
d
Cut off any excess thread.
Eyelet
Use this stitch for making belt holes and other
similar applications.
See page S-67 for the detailed information of
stitches.
a
Select .
b
Use or in either the stitch width
display or the stitch length display to
choose the size of the eyelet.
* Actual size
a Large 7 mm (approx. 1/4 inch)
b Medium 6 mm (approx. 15/64 inch)
c Small 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
c
Attach monogramming foot “N”, then
rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) to check the needle
drop position.
a Needle drop position
d
Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
→ When sewing is finished, the machine sews
reinforcement stitches and stops automatically.
Note
• When sewing is completed, be sure to
select the other stitch and rotate the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)
to raise the feed dogs.
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
Eyelet
Note
• If the stitch pattern comes out poorly, make
adjustments to “SEWING STITCH
PATTERNS” on page S-81.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-63
S
2
e
Use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the
center of the stitching.
Multi-directional Sewing
(Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
Use these stitch patterns to attach patches or
emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc.
a
Remove the flat bed attachment to use the
free-arm.
b
Select and attach monogramming foot
“N”.
c
Set the needle in the fabric at the sewing
start point, and sew seam “1” as shown.
a Start Point
d
Select and sew seam “2” as shown.
* The fabric will move sideways, guide the fabric by
hand to keep sewing straight.
e
Select and sew seam “3” as shown.
→ The fabric feeds forward while stitching backward.
Memo
• Insert the tubular piece of fabric onto the
free-arm, and then sew in the order shown
in the illustration.
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-64
f
Select and sew seam “4” as shown.
→ The seam will be connected to the starting point of
seam 1.
Zipper Insertion
■ Centered Zipper
Use for bags and other such applications.
a
Select .
b
Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight
stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to
a basting stitch (see page S-28) and sew to
the top of the fabric.
a Basting stitches
b Reverse stitches
c End of zipper opening
d Wrong side
c
Press the seam allowance open and attach
the zipper with a basting stitch in the
middle of each side of the zipper tape.
a Basting stitches
b Zipper
c Wrong side
d
Remove presser foot “J”. Align the right
side of the pin in zipper foot “I” with the
presser foot holder, and attach the zipper
foot.
a Right
b Left
c Needle drop position
Memo
• For details on each stitch, refer to the
“STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67.
Note
• Make sure you sew using the middle needle
position.
CAUTION
• When using zipper foot “I”, make sure the
straight stitch, middle needle position is
selected. Rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) to make sure the needle
does not strike the presser foot. If another
stitch is selected, the needle will strike the
presser foot, causing the needle to break and
possibly causing injury.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-65
S
2
e
Topstitch 7 mm to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 inch
to 3/8 inch) from the seamed edge of the
fabric, then remove the basting.
■ Inserting a Side Zipper
Use for side zippers in skirts or dresses.
a
Select .
b
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.
a Reverse stitches
b Wrong side of fabric
c Basting stitches
d End of zipper opening
c
Press the seam allowance open and align
the folded hem along the teeth of the
zipper, while maintaining 3 mm (approx.
1/8 inch) of sewing space.
a Zipper pull tab
b Wrong side of fabric
c Zipper teeth
d End of zipper opening
e 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch)
d
Remove presser foot “J”.
e
Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot
“I” with the presser foot holder, and attach
the presser foot.
a Right
b Left
c Needle drop position
f
Set the presser foot in the 3 mm (approx.
1/8 inch) margin.
CAUTION
• Make sure the needle does not strike the
zipper during sewing. If the needle strikes the
zipper, the needle may break, leading to
injury.
Note
• Make sure you sew using the middle needle
position.
CAUTION
• When using zipper foot “I”, make sure the
straight stitch, middle needle position is
selected. Rotate the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) to make sure the needle
does not strike the presser foot. If another
stitch is selected, the needle will strike the
presser foot, causing the needle to break and
possibly causing injury.
SEWING THE STITCHES
S-66
g
Starting from the end of the zipper opening,
sew to a point about 50 mm (approx.
2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, then
stop the machine.
h
Pull down the zipper slider, then continue
sewing to the edge of the fabric.
a 50 mm (approx. 2 inches)
b 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch)
i
Close the zipper, turn the fabric over, and
sew a basting stitch.
a Front of the skirt (wrong side of fabric)
b Basting stitches
c Front of the skirt (right side of fabric)
d Back of the skirt (right side of fabric)
j
Remove the presser foot, and reattach it so
that the left side of the pin is attached to the
presser foot holder.
* When sewing the left side of the zipper, the needle
should drop on the right side of the presser foot.
When sewing the right side of the zipper, the needle
should drop on the left side of the presser foot.
a Right
b Left
c Needle drop position
k
Set the fabric so that the left edge of the
presser foot touches the edge of the zipper
teeth.
l
Sew reverse stitches at the top of the
zipper, then continue sewing.
m
Stop sewing about 50 mm (approx.
2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, leave
the needle in the fabric, and remove the
basting stitches.
n
Open the zipper and sew the rest of the
seam.
a Basting stitches
b 7 mm to 10 mm (approx. 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch)
c Reverse stitches
d 50 mm (approx. 2 inches)
CAUTION
• Make sure the needle does not strike the
zipper during sewing. If the needle strikes the
zipper, the needle may break, leading to
injury.
STITCH SETTING CHART
Sewing S-67
The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch
widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used.
STITCH SETTING CHART
Stitch Stitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch)]
Twin
needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
Straight stitch
(Left)
General sewing, gather,
pintuck, etc.
0.0
(0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Straight stitch
(Left)
General sewing, gather,
pintuck, etc.
0.0
(0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Straight stitch
(Middle)
General sewing, gather,
pintuck, etc.
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Straight stitch
(Middle)
General sewing, gather,
pintuck, etc.
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Tripl e st retch
stitch
General sewing for
reinforcement and decorative
topstitching
0.0
(0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Stem stitch Reinforced stitching, sewing
and decorative applications
1.0
(1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Decorative
stitch
Decorative stitching, top
stitching
0.0
(0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Basting stitch Basting
0.0
(0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
20
(3/4)
5 - 30
(3/16 -
1-3/16)
NO
Zigzag stitch For overcasting, mending.
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0 - 5.0
(0 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch For overcasting, mending.
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0 - 5.0
(0 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch
(Right)
Start from right needle
position, zigzag sew at left.
3.5
(1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
1.4
(1/16)
0.3 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch
(Left)
Start from left needle position,
zigzag sew at right.
3.5
(1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
1.4
(1/16)
0.3 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
2 steps elastic
zigzag
Overcasting (medium weight
and stretch fabrics), tape and
elastic
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
3 steps elastic
zigzag
Overcasting (medium,
heavyweight and stretch
fabrics), tape and elastic
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Overcasting
stitch
Reinforcing of light and
medium weight fabrics
3.5
(1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
2.0
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
STITCH SETTING CHART
S-68
Overcasting
stitch
Reinforcing of heavyweight
fabric
5.0
(3/16)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Overcasting
stitch
Reinforcing of medium,
heavyweight and easily friable
fabrics or decorative stitching.
5.0
(3/16)
3.5 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Overcasting
stitch
Reinforced seaming of stretch
fabric
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Overcasting
stitch
Reinforcing of medium stretch
fabric and heavyweight fabric,
decorative stitching
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Overcasting
stitch
Reinforcement of stretch
fabric or decorative stitching
4.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
4.0
(3/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Overcasting
stitch
Stretch knit seam
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
4.0
(3/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Single diamond
overcast
Reinforcement and seaming
stretch fabric
6.0
(15/64)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
3.0
(1/8)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Single diamond
overcast
Reinforcement of stretch
fabric
6.0
(15/64)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.8
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
With side cutter Straight stitch while cutting
fabrics
0.0
(0)
0.0 - 2.5
(0 - 3/32)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
With side cutter Zigzag stitch while cutting
fabrics
3.5
(1/8)
3.5 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0 - 5.0
(0 - 3/16)
NO
With side cutter Overcasting stitch while
cutting fabrics
3.5
(1/8)
3.5 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)
2.0
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
With side cutter Overcasting stitch while
cutting fabrics
5.0
(3/16)
3.5 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
With side cutter Overcasting stitch while
cutting fabrics
5.0
(3/16)
3.5 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Piecing stitch
(Right)
Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm
(approx. 1/4 inch) left seam
allowance
5.5
(7/32)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Piecing stitch
(Middle)
Piecework/patchwork
— —
2.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Piecing stitch
(Left)
Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm
(approx. 1/4 inch) left seam
allowance
1.5
(1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Hand-look
quilting
Quilting stitch made to look
like hand quilting stitch
0.0
(0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Quilting
appliqué zigzag
stitch
Zigzag stitch for quilting and
sewing on appliqué quilt
pieces
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0 - 5.0
(0 - 3/16)
NO
Stitch Stitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch)]
Twin
needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
STITCH SETTING CHART
Sewing S-69
Quilting
appliqué stitch
Quilting stitch for invisible
appliqué or attaching binding
1.5
(1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.8
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Quilting
stippling
Background quilting
7.0
(1/4)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.6
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Blind hem stitch Hemming woven fabrics
00 3← - →3
2.0
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Blind hem stitch
stretch
Hemming stretch fabric
00 3← - →3
2.0
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Blanket stitch Appliqués, decorative blanket
stitch
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Shell tuck edge Shell tuck edge finish on
fabrics
4.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Satin scallop
stitch
Decorating collar of blouse,
edge of handkerchief
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
0.5
(1/32)
0.1 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Scallop stitch Decorating collar of blouse,
edge of handkerchief
7.0
(1/4)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Patchwork join
stitch
Patchwork stitches, decorative
stitching
4.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.2
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Patchwork
double overlock
stitch
Patchwork stitches, decorative
stitching
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Couching stitch Decorative stitching, attaching
cord and couching
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.2
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Smocking stitch Smocking, decorative
stitching
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.6
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Feather stitch Fagoting, decorative stitching
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Fagoting cross
stitch
Fagoting, bridging and
decorative stitching
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Tape attaching Attaching tape to seam in
stretch fabric
4.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Ladder stitch Decorative stitching
4.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
3.0
(1/8)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Rick-rack stitch Decorative top stitching
4.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Decorative
stitch
Decorative stitching
5.5
(7/32)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.6
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Stitch Stitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch)]
Twin
needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
STITCH SETTING CHART
S-70
Serpentine
stitch
Decorative stitching and
attaching elastic
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Decorative
stitch
Decorative stitching and
appliqué
6.0
(15/64)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Decorative
stippling stitch
Decorative stitching
7.0
(1/4)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.6
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple
straight at left
1.0
(1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple
straight at center
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Hemstitching
zigzag
Decorative hems, top stitching
6.0
(15/64)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
3.0
(1/8)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Hemstitching Decorative hems, lace
attaching pin stitch
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems
3.0
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
3.5
(1/8)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems daisy stitch
6.0
(15/64)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
3.0
(1/8)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
3.5
(1/8)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
3.5
(1/8)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
3.5
(1/8)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
4.0
(3/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
4.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Honeycomb
stitch
Heirloom, decorative hems
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Honeycomb
stitch
Heirloom, decorative hems
6.0
(15/64)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
3.5
(1/8)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
6.0
(15/64)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.6
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
6.0
(15/64)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
3.0
(1/8)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Stitch Stitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch)]
Twin
needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
STITCH SETTING CHART
Sewing S-71
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
6.0
(15/64)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
4.0
(3/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
4.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Hemstitching Decorative hems and bridging
stitch
6.0
(15/64)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Hemstitching Decorative hems. Fagoting,
attaching ribbon
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
3.0
(1/8)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Hemstitching Decorative hems, smocking
6.0
(15/64)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.6
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems, smocking
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.6
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Narrow rounded
buttonhole
Buttonhole on light to medium
weight fabrics
5.0
(3/16)
3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)
0.4
(1/64)
0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Wide round
ended
buttonhole
Buttonholes with extra space
for larger buttons
5.5
(7/32)
3.5 - 5.5
(1/8 - 7/32)
0.4
(1/64)
0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Tapered round
ended
buttonhole
Reinforced waist tapered
buttonholes
5.0
(3/16)
3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)
0.4
(1/64)
0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Round ended
buttonhole
Buttonholes with vertical bar
tack in heavyweight fabrics
5.0
(3/16)
3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)
0.4
(1/64)
0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Round ended
buttonhole
Buttonholes with bar tack
5.0
(3/16)
3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)
0.4
(1/64)
0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Round double
ended
buttonhole
Buttonholes for fine, medium
to heavyweight fabrics
5.0
(3/16)
3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)
0.4
(1/64)
0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Narrow squared
buttonhole
Buttonholes for light to
medium weight fabrics
5.0
(3/16)
3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)
0.4
(1/64)
0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Wide squared
buttonhole
Buttonholes with extra space
for larger decorative buttons
5.5
(7/32)
3.5 - 5.5
(1/8 - 7/32)
0.4
(1/64)
0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Stretch
buttonhole
Buttonholes for stretch or
woven fabrics
6.0
(15/64)
3.0 - 6.0
(1/8 - 15/64)
1.0
(1/16)
0.5 - 2.0
(1/32 - 1/16)
NO
Heirloom
buttonhole
Buttonholes for heirloom and
stretch fabrics
6.0
(15/64)
3.0 - 6.0
(1/8 - 15/64)
1.5
(1/16)
1.0 - 3.0
(1/16 - 1/8)
NO
Bound
buttonhole
The first step in making bound
buttonholes
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 6.0
(0 - 15/64)
2.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Stitch Stitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch)]
Twin
needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
STITCH SETTING CHART
S-72
Keyhole
buttonhole
Buttonholes in heavyweight or
thick fabrics for larger flat
buttons
7.0
(1/4)
3.0 - 7.0
(1/8 - 1/4)
0.5
(1/32)
0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Tapered keyhole
buttonhole
Buttonholes in medium to
heavy weight fabrics for larger
flat buttons
7.0
(1/4)
3.0 - 7.0
(1/8 - 1/4)
0.5
(1/32)
0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Keyhole
buttonhole
Buttonholes with vertical bar
tack for reinforcement in
heavyweight or thick fabrics
7.0
(1/4)
3.0 - 7.0
(1/8 - 1/4)
0.5
(1/32)
0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Darning Darning of medium weight
fabric
7.0
(1/4)
2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.4 - 2.5
(1/64 - 3/32)
NO
Darning Darning of heavyweight fabric
7.0
(1/4)
2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.4 - 2.5
(1/64 - 3/32)
NO
Bar tack Reinforcement at opening of
pocket, etc.
2.0
(1/16)
1.0 - 3.0
(1/16 - 1/8)
0.4
(1/64)
0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Button sewing Attaching buttons
3.5
(1/8)
2.5 - 4.5
(3/32 - 3/16)
— —NO
Eyelet For making eyelets, holes on
belts, etc.
7.0
(1/4)
7.0 6.0 5.0
(1/4 15/64
3/16)
7.0
(1/4)
7.0 6.0 5.0
(1/4 15/64
3/16)
NO
Diagonally left
up (Straight)
For attaching appliqué on
tubular pieces of fabric and
mitering corners
— — — —NO
Reverse
(Straight)
For attaching appliqué on
tubular pieces of fabric and
mitering corners
— — — —NO
Diagonally right
up (Straight)
For attaching appliqué on
tubular pieces of fabric and
mitering corners
— — — —NO
Sideways to left
(Straight)
For attaching appliqué on
tubular pieces of fabric
— — — —NO
Sideways to
right (Straight)
For attaching appliqué on
tubular pieces of fabric
— — — —NO
Diagonally left
down (Straight)
For attaching appliqué on
tubular pieces of fabric and
mitering corners
— — — —NO
Forward
(Straight)
For attaching appliqué on
tubular pieces of fabric and
mitering corners
— — — —NO
Diagonally right
down (Straight)
For attaching appliqué on
tubular pieces of fabric and
mitering corners
— — — —NO
Sideways to left
(Zigzag)
For attaching appliqué on
tubular pieces of fabric
— — — —NO
Sideways to
right (Zigzag)
For attaching appliqué on
tubular pieces of fabric
— — — —NO
Stitch Stitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch)]
Twin
needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
STITCH SETTING CHART
Sewing S-73
Forward
(Zigzag)
For attaching appliqué on
tubular pieces of fabric and
mitering corners
— — — —NO
Reverse
(Zigzag)
For attaching appliqué on
tubular pieces of fabric and
mitering corners
— — — —NO
Piecing stitch
(Middle)
Piecework/patchwork
— —
2.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Piecing stitch
(Right)
Piecework/patchwork
6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) right
seam allowance
5.50
(7/32)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Piecing stitch
(Left)
Piecework/patchwork
6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) left
seam allowance
1.50
(1/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Hand-look
quilting
Quilting stitch made to look
like hand quilting stitch
3.50
(1/8)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Basting stitch Basting
3.50
(1/8)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
20
(3/4)
5 - 30
(3/16 - 1-3/16)
NO
Stem stitch Reinforced stitching, sewing
and decorative applications
1.00
(1/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Quilting
appliqué zigzag
stitch
Zigzag stitch for quilting and
sewing on appliqué quilt
pieces
3.50
(1/8)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
1.6
(1/16)
0.0 - 5.0
(0 - 3/16)
NO
Zigzag stitch
(Right)
Start from right needle
position, zigzag sew at left
3.50
(1/8)
2.50 - 5.00
(3/32 - 3/16)
1.6
(1/16)
0.3 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Zigzag stitch
(Left)
Start from left needle position,
zigzag sew at right
3.50
(1/8)
2.50 - 5.00
(3/32 - 3/16)
1.6
(1/16)
0.3 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
2 steps elastic
zigzag
Overcasting (medium weight
and stretch fabrics), tape and
elastic
5.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
1.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
3 steps elastic
zigzag
Overcasting (medium,
heavyweight and stretch
fabrics), tape and elastic
5.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
1.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Quilting
appliqué stitch
Quilting stitch for invisible
appliqué or attaching binding
2.00
(1/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Shell tuck edge Shell tuck edge finish on
fabrics
4.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Blanket stitch Appliqués, decorative blanket
stitch
3.50
(1/8)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Quilting
stippling
Background quilting
7.00
(1/4)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
1.6
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Overcasting
stitch
Stretch knit seam
5.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
4.0
(3/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Stitch Stitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch)]
Twin
needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
STITCH SETTING CHART
S-74
Tape attaching Attaching tape to seam in
stretch fabric
5.50
(7/32)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Serpentine
stitch
Decorative stitching and
attaching elastic
5.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Feather stitch Fagoting, decorative stitching
5.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Fagoting cross
stitch
Fagoting, bridging and
decorative stitching
5.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Couching stitch Decorative stitching, attaching
cord and couching
5.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
1.2
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Patchwork
double overlock
stitch
Patchwork stitches, decorative
stitching
5.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Smocking stitch Smocking, decorative
stitching
5.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
1.6
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Rick-rack stitch Decorative top stitching
4.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Decorative
stitch
Decorative stitching and
appliqué
6.00
(15/64)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
1.0
(1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Decorative
stitch
Decorative stitching
5.50
(7/32)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
1.6
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
5.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems and bridging
stitch
6.00
(15/64)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Single diamond
overcast
Reinforcement and seaming
stretch fabric
6.00
(15/64)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
3.0
(1/8)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Overcasting
stitch
Reinforcement of stretch
fabric or decorative stitching
4.00
(3/16)
0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4)
4.0
(3/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Stitch Stitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch)]
Twin
needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
STITCH SETTING CHART
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-75
S
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Chapter 3
S Sewing
Character/Decorative Stitches
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS...............................77
Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch
Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch
Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns ...........78
Characters ................................................................................78
■ Deleting Characters ................................................................. 79
■ Adjusting the Character Spacing .............................................. 80
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS ...................................81
Sewing Attractive Finishes .......................................................81
Basic Sewing .............................................................................81
Making Adjustments ................................................................82
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS...................................84
■ Key Functions........................................................................... 84
Changing the Size .....................................................................86
Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) ......86
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image .............................................86
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ........................................86
Sewing a Pattern Continuously ................................................86
Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) .......87
Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern.................................87
Checking the Image ..................................................................88
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS............................89
Before Combining .....................................................................89
Combining Various Stitch Patterns ..........................................89
Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns .............................90
Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns ...............91
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length .........................91
Making Step Stitch Patterns
(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) .......................................92
■ More Examples......................................................................... 93
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ......................... 94
Stitch Data Precautions ............................................................94
■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used ..................................... 94
■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used........................ 94
■ Computers and Operating Systems with the Following
Specifications can be Used....................................................... 94
■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save
Data ......................................................................................... 94
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory ......................95
■ If the Memory is Full................................................................ 95
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media.........................................96
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer.....................................97
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory ............98
Recalling from USB Media ........................................................99
Recalling from the Computer..................................................100
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-77
S
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Press to display the screen below. There are 7 categories of Character/Decorative stitch patterns.
a Decorative stitch patterns
b 7mm decorative stitch patterns. You can set stitch length and width.
c Satin stitch patterns
d 7mm satin stitch patterns. You can set stitch length and width.
e Cross stitch
f Utility decorative stitch patterns
g Characters (Gothic font, Handwriting font, Outline, Cyrillic font, Japanese font)
h Press this key to create your own stitches with the “MY CUSTOM STITCH” function (see page S-102)
i Patterns stored in “MY CUSTOM STITCH” (see page S-102)
j Patterns saved in the machine’s memory (see page S-98)
k Patterns saved in USB media (see page S-99)
l Patterns saved on the computer (see page S-100)
.
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
Note
• If the screen is locked ( ), unlock the screen by pressing . While the screen is locked, no other
key can be operated.
a
b
c
i
e
f
l
h
d
g
k
j
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
S-78
Selecting Decorative Stitch
Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch
Patterns/Satin Stitch
Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch
Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility
Decorative Stitch Patterns
a
Select the category of the pattern you want
to sew.
b
Press the key of the stitch pattern you want
to sew.
* Press to view the next page.
* Press to view the previous page.
* Touch the bar that appears between and to
leap multiple pages at one time.
* To select a different stitch pattern, press .
When the current stitch pattern is erased, select the
new stitch pattern.
→ The selected pattern is displayed.
Characters
Example: Entering “Blue Sky”.
a
Press .
b
Press , , , or
to select a font.
c
Press a tab to change the selection screens.
Memo
• There are four fonts for alphabet character
stitching, and a font for Japanese character
stitching. Refer to the Quick Reference
Guide for the details about the different font
selections available.
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-79
S
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d
Press and then enter “B”.
e
Press and then enter “lue”.
f
Press to enter a space.
g
Press again and enter “S”.
a Space is a jumping stitch
* Remove the jumping stitches after sewing.
h
Press and then enter “ky”.
* If you want to continue entering characters in a
different font, press , and then repeat from
step b.
■ Deleting Characters
a
Press to delete the last character.
b
Select the correct character.
* Continually press and all characters will be
deleted.
a
Memo
• Characters are deleted individually starting
with the last character entered.
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
S-80
■ Adjusting the Character Spacing
The space between the characters can be adjusted.
a
Press .
* Press to display on the screen.
→ The character spacing window appears.
b
Press or to adjust character spacing.
* Press to increase the character spacing and
press to decrease the character spacing.
Example:
* Each setting equals a specific distance between
characters.
Value mm
00
10.18
20.36
30.54
40.72
50.9
61.08
71.26
81.44
91.62
10 1.8
Memo
• The default setting is “0”. No number less
than “0” can be set.
• Changing character spacing by this
method, pertains to all characters. Spacing
changes are valid not only while entering
characters but also before and after the
entering of characters.
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-81
S
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Sewing Attractive Finishes
To achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below for the
proper fabric/thread/needle combinations.
Basic Sewing
a
Select a stitch pattern.
b
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
c
Place the fabric under the presser foot, pull
the upper thread out to the side, and then
lower the presser foot.
d
Press the “Start/Stop” button to start
sewing.
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
Note
• Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so
you should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning your project.
• When sewing satin stitch patterns, there may be shrinking or bunching of stitches, so be sure to
attach a stabilizer material.
• Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing.
Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, attach stabilizer on the
wrong side of the fabric. If you do not wish to do so, place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper.
a Fabric
b Stabilizer
c Thin paper
Thread #50 - #60
Needle With lightweight, regular, or stretch fabrics: the Ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14
With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine needle 90/14
Presser foot Monogramming foot “N”.
Using another presser foot may give inferior results.
CAUTION
• When sewing 7 mm satin stitch patterns and
the stitches are bunched, lengthen the stitch
length. If you continue sewing when the
stitches are bunched, the needle may bend or
break (“Setting the Stitch Length” on
page S-10).
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
S-82
e
Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop
sewing.
f
Press the “Reverse Stitch” button or
“Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew
reinforcement stitches.
Making Adjustments
Your 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 stitches
using the same conditions as the real sewing, and
adjust the stitch pattern as explained below. If the
pattern does not turn out well even after making
adjustments based on the pattern, make
adjustments for each pattern individually.
a
Press and select on 19/21.
Memo
• If the fabric is pulled or pushed during
sewing, the pattern may not turn out
correctly. Also, depending on the pattern,
there may be movement to the left and right
as well as front and back. Guide the fabric
with your hand to keep the fabric feeding
straight and even during sewing.
Memo
• When sewing character stitches, the
machine automatically sews reinforcement
stitches at the beginning and end of each
character.
• When sewing is completed, trim any excess
thread between letters.
Note
• When sewing some patterns, the needle will
temporarily pause in the raised position
while the fabric is fed due to the operation
of the needle bar separation mechanism
which is used in this machine. At such
times, a clicking sound different from the
sound generated during sewing will be
heard. This sound is normal and is not the
sign of a malfunction.
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-83
S
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b
Attach monogramming foot “N” and sew
the pattern.
c
Compare the finished pattern to the
illustration of the correct pattern below.
d
Press , and then adjust the pattern
with the “Fine Adjust Verti.” or “Fine
Adjust Horiz.” displays.
* If the pattern is bunched:
Press in the “Fine Adjust Verti.” display.
→ The displayed value increases each time the button
is pressed and the pattern will lengthen.
* If the pattern has gaps:
Press in the “Fine Adjust Verti.” display.
→ The displayed value decreases each time the button
is pressed and the pattern will shorten.
* If the pattern is skewed to the left:
Press in the “Fine Adjust Horiz.” display.
→ The displayed value increases each time the button
is pressed and the pattern will slide to the right.
* If the pattern is skewed to the right:
Press in the “Fine Adjust Horiz.” display.
→ The displayed value decreases each time the button
is pressed and the pattern will slide to the left.
e
Sew the stitch pattern again.
* If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, make
adjustments again. Adjust until the stitch pattern
comes out correctly.
f
Press to return to the original screen.
Memo
• You can sew with the setting screen on the
display.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
S-84
■ Key Functions
You can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller, make mirror
images, etc.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
Note
• Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns. Only the functions for the
displayed keys are available when a pattern is selected.
No. Display Key Name Explanation Page
a Pattern display size Show the approximate size of the pattern selected.
: Nearly the same size as the sewn pattern
: 1/2 the size of the sewn pattern
: 1/4 the size of the sewn pattern
* The actual size of the sewn pattern may differ depending on the type
of fabric and thread that is used.
S-21
g
f
e
d
c
b
h
j
i
k
a
o
p
q
r
t
s
m
n
l
u
v
w
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-85
S
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b Pivot key Press this key to select the pivot setting. When the pivot setting is
selected, stopping the machine lowers the needle and slightly raises
the presser foot automatically. In addition, when sewing is restarted,
the presser foot is automatically lowered.
• If this key appears as , the pivot function cannot be used.
• Be sure the “Needle Position - UP/DOWN” of Machine Settings is
set to the down position.
S-15
c Free motion mode key Press this key to enter free motion sewing mode.
The feed dog is lowered and presser foot is raised to a height
appropriate for free motion quilting.
S-40
d Automatic reinforcement
stitch key
Press this key to turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching mode. S-5
e Automatic thread cutting
key
Press this key to turn on the automatic thread cutting mode. S-14
f Horizontal mirror image key After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a horizontal
mirror image of the stitch pattern.
S-86
g Stitch width and stitch
length key
Shows the stitch width and stitch length of the selected stitch pattern.
The machine default settings are highlighted.
S-10 to
S-12
h Thread tension key Shows the thread tension setting for the selected stitch pattern. The
machine default settings are highlighted
S-12
i Memory key Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations. S-95 to
S-96
j Elongation key When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press this key to choose
from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag
width or stitch length settings.
S-86
k Needle mode selection key
(Single/Double)
Press this key to choose single needle sewing or twin needle sewing. “Basic
operations”
l Size selection key Use this key to select the size of the stitch pattern (large, small). S-86
m Image key Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch
pattern.
S-88
n Vertical mirror image key After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a vertical mirror
image of the stitch pattern.
S-86
o Thread density key After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to change the thread
density of the pattern.
S-87
p Delete key When you make a mistake selecting a stitch pattern, use this key to
delete the mistake. When you make a mistake in combining stitch
patterns, use this key to delete stitch patterns.
S-78,
S-79
q Single/Repeat sewing key Press this key to choose single stitches or continuous stitches. S-86
r Back to beginning key When sewing is stopped, press this key to return to the beginning of
the pattern.
S-87
s Home page screen key (For embroidery and sewing machine only)
Press this key to return to the home page screen.
–
t Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the
various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked
and cannot be changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings.
S-18
u “L/R SHIFT” key
Press to shift the stitch pattern to the right or press to shift
the pattern to the left. This feature is not available on all patterns. Only
those applicable will be shifted. The machine default setting is
highlighted.
S-11
v Character spacing key Press this key to change the spacing of character patterns. S-80
w Function page key Press this key to show all the functions available in this screen. S-80
No. Display Key Name Explanation Page
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
S-86
Changing the Size
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.
Actual Stitch Pattern Size
* The size differs depending on the fabric and threads.
Changing the Length (for 7mm
Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press
to choose from 5 automatic length settings,
without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch
length settings.
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image
To create a vertical mirror image, select a stitch
pattern then press .
Creating a Horizontal Mirror
Image
To create a horizontal mirror image, select a stitch
pattern then press .
Sewing a Pattern Continuously
Press to select continuous sewing or single
stitch sewing.
Memo
• If you continue entering stitch patterns after
changing the size, those patterns will also
be sewn in that size.
• You cannot change the size of combined
stitch patterns once the stitch pattern is
entered.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-87
S
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Changing Thread Density
(for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
After selecting a satin stitch pattern, press to
select your preferred thread density.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Pattern
When sewing character/decorative stitches, you
can return to the beginning of the pattern after trial
sewing or when the stitching is sewn incorrectly.
a
Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the
machine, and then press .
→ Sewing returns to the beginning of the selected
pattern (“W”) from the point where sewing was
stopped.
b
Press the “Start/Stop” button to continue
sewing.
Memo
• To finish a complete motif while sewing the
pattern continuously, you can press the
key while sewing. The machine will
automatically stop when the motif is
finished.
CAUTION
• If the stitches bunch when thread density is
changed to , return the thread density to
. If you continue sewing when the stitches
are bunched, the needle may bend or break.
Memo
• Even if you select a new pattern after
changing the thread density, the thread
density remains the same until you change
it.
• You cannot change thread density for a
combined pattern after additional patterns
are added.
Memo
• If this key is pressed when sewing is
stopped, patterns can be added at the end
of a combined stitch pattern. (In this
example, “!” is added.)
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
S-88
Checking the Image
You can display an approximate size image of the
selected stitch pattern. You can also check and
change the colors of the image on the screen.
a
Press .
→ An image of the selected pattern is displayed.
b
Press to change the thread color in
the image to red, blue, or black.
→ The color changes every time you press the button.
c
Press to display the enlarged image.
d
Use / / / to view any part of
the image that extends out of the viewable
display area.
e
Press to return to the original screen.
Memo
• You can also sew from this screen when the
presser foot symbol is displayed.
• Image of some patterns will display in
default size only.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-89
S
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You can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches, satin stitches,
or stitches you design with “MY CUSTOM STITCH” function (see page S-102 for information about “MY
CUSTOM STITCH”). You can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch patterns
and others.
Before Combining
Single stitch sewing is automatically selected for sewing combined patterns. If you want to sew the
pattern continuously, press after finishing the stitch pattern combination.
When changing sizes, creating mirror images, or making other adjustments to a combined stitch pattern,
be sure to edit the selected stitch pattern before selecting the next one. You cannot edit a stitch pattern
once the next stitch pattern is selected.
Combining Various Stitch
Patterns
Example:
a
Press .
b
Select .
c
Press .
→ The display returns to the stitch selection screen.
d
Press .
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
S-90
e
Select .
f
Press to sew the pattern continuously.
g
Press .
Combining Large and Small
Stitch Patterns
Example:
a
Press .
→ The large size stitch will be selected.
b
Press again, then press to select
the small size.
→ The pattern is displayed in a smaller size.
c
Press to sew continuously.
→ The entered pattern is repeated.
Memo
• Patterns are deleted individually starting
with the last pattern entered by pressing
.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-91
S
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Combining Horizontal Mirror
Image Stitch Patterns
Example:
a
Press .
b
Press again, then press .
→ The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis.
c
Press .
→ The entered pattern is repeated.
Combining Stitch Patterns of
Different Length
Example:
a
Press , then press once.
→ The length of the image is set to .
b
Select again, then press 3 times.
→ The length of the image is set to .
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
S-92
c
Press .
→ The entered pattern is repeated.
Making Step Stitch Patterns (for
7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
You can use the keys with 7mm satin
stitch patterns to create a step effect.
Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step
effect are called step stitch patterns.
* Press to move the stitch pattern a distance
equal to half of the stitch pattern’s size to the left.
* Press to move the stitch pattern a distance
equal to half of the stitch pattern’s size to the right.
Example:
a
Press .
b
Press .
→ The next stitch pattern will move to the right.
c
Press again.
d
Press .
→ The next stitch pattern will move to the left.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-93
S
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e
Press .
→ The entered pattern is repeated.
■ More Examples
Press → → → → .
Press → → → → →
→ → → .
Press → → → .
Press → → → → →
→ → → .
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
S-94
Stitch Data Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using stitch data other than that created and saved in this
machine.
■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used
• In the Character/Decorative Stitch memory, “.pmv”, “.pmx” and “.pmu” stitch data files can be used with this
machine. “.pmu” stitch data files can be retrieved; however, when the machine is used to save the file, it is
saved as a “.pmv” stitch data file. Using data other than that created using this machine or the machine which
create “.pmu” data file, may cause the machine to malfunction.
■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used
Stitch data can be saved to or recalled from USB external media. Use external media that meets the following
specifications.
• USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory)
• USB Floppy disk drive
Stitch data can be recalled only from;
• USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives
You can also use the following types of media with the USB Memory Card Reader/USB card writer module.
• Secure Digital (SD) Card
• CompactFlash
• Memory Stick
•Smart Media
• Multi Media Card (MMC)
• xD-Picture Card
• To create file folders, use a computer.
■ Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be
Used
• Compatible models:
IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment
IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment
• Compatible operating systems:
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
• If the name of the stitch data file/folder cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special
characters, the file/folder is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file/folder. We recommend
using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9, “-”, and “_”.
• Stitch data in a folder created in USB media can be retrieved.
• Do not create folders in “Removable Disk” on a computer. If stitch data is stored in a folder in “Removable
Disk”, that stitch data cannot be retrieved by the machine.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
Note
• Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details.
• The access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB Devices/Media, and it will take about 5 to 6
seconds to recognize the Devices/Media. (Time will differ depending on the USB Device/Media).
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-95
S
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Saving Stitch Patterns in the
Machine’s Memory
You can save often used stitch patterns in the
machine’s memory. A total of about 511 KB of
stitch patterns can be saved in the machine’s
memory.
a
Press .
b
Press .
* Press to return to the original screen without
saving.
→ The “Saving” screen is displayed. When the pattern
is saved, the display returns to the original screen
automatically.
■ If the Memory is Full
If the following screen appears while you are trying
to save a pattern on the machine’s memory, the
memory is too full to hold the currently selected
stitch pattern. To save the stitch pattern in the
machine’s memory, you have to delete a previously
saved stitch pattern.
a
Press .
* Press to return to the original screen without
saving.
b
Choose a stitch pattern to delete.
* Press if you decide not to delete the stitch
pattern.
a Pockets holding saved stitch patterns
Note
• Do not turn the main power to OFF while the
“Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose
the stitch pattern you are saving.
Memo
• It takes a few seconds to save a stitch
pattern.
• See page S-98 for information on retrieving
a saved stitch pattern.
a
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
S-96
c
Press .
→ A confirmation message appears.
d
Press .
* If you decide not to delete the stitch pattern, press
.
→ The machine deletes the stitch pattern, then
automatically saves the new stitch pattern.
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB
Media
When sending stitch patterns from the machine to
USB media, plug the USB media into the
machine’s top USB port.
a
Press .
Memo
• USB media is commercially available, but
some USB media may not be usable with
this machine. Please visit our website for
more details.
• Depending on the type of USB media being
used, either directly plug the USB device
into the machine’s USB port or plug the
USB media Reader/Writer into the
machine’s USB port.
• The USB media can be inserted or removed
at any time except when saving or deleting.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-97
S
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b
Insert the USB media into the USB port on
the machine.
a USB port for mouse/media (USB 2.0)
b USB media
c
Press .
* Press to return to the original screen without
saving.
→ The “Saving” screen is displayed. When the pattern
is saved, the display returns to the original screen
automatically.
Saving Stitch Patterns in the
Computer
Using the included USB cable, the machine can
be connected to your computer, and the stitch
patterns can be temporarily retrieved from and
saved in the “Removable Disk” folder in your
computer. A total of about 772 KB of stitch
patterns can be saved in the “Removable Disk”,
but the saved stitch patterns are deleted when the
machine is turned OFF.
a
Plug the USB cable connector into the
corresponding USB ports for the computer
and for the machine.
b
Turn on your computer and select
“Computer (My computer)”.
* The USB cable can be plugged into the USB ports
on the computer and machine whether or not they
are turned on.
a USB port for computer
b USB cable connector
→ The “Removable Disk” icon will appear in
“Computer (My computer)” on the computer.
Note
• The processing speed may vary by quantity
of data.
Note
• Do not insert or remove USB media while
“Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose
some or all of the pattern you are saving.
Note
• Do not turn the main power to OFF while the
“Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose
the stitch pattern you are saving.
Note
• The connectors on the USB cable can only
be inserted into a port in one direction. If it
is difficult to insert the connector, do not
insert it with force and check the orientation
of the connector.
• For details on the position of the USB port
on the computer (or USB hub), refer to the
instruction manual for the corresponding
equipment.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
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c
Press .
d
Press .
* Press to return to the original screen without
saving.
→ The stitch pattern will be temporarily saved to
“Removable Disk” under “Computer (My
computer)”.
e
Select the stitch pattern’s .pmv file and
copy the file to the computer.
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from
the Machine’s Memory
a
Press .
→ The pocket selection screen appears.
b
Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve.
* If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed,
press the thumbnail.
* Press to return to the original screen without
saving.
a Saved stitch patterns
c
Press .
* Press to delete the stitch pattern.
→ The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the
sewing screen will be displayed.
Note
• Do not turn off the machine while the
“Saving” screen is showing. You may lose
the data.
a
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-99
S
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Recalling from USB Media
You can recall a specific stitch pattern from either
direct USB media or a folder in the USB media. If
the stitch pattern is in a folder, check each folder
to find the stitch pattern.
a
Insert the USB Media into the USB port on
the machine (see page S-96).
a USB port for mouse/media (USB 2.0)
b USB media
b
Press .
→ Stitch patterns and a folder in a top folder are
displayed.
c
Press when there is a subfolder to
sort two or more stitch patterns to USB
media, the stitch pattern in the subfolder is
displayed.
* Press to return to the original screen without
recalling.
→ Stitch patterns and a subfolder within a folder are
displayed. Select the folder to display the patterns in
it.
a Folder name
b Stitch patterns in a folder show only the first
pattern of any combined patterns.
c Path
* Press to return to the previous folder.
* Use the computer to create folders. Folders cannot
be created with the machine.
d
Press the key of the stitch pattern you want
to recall.
a
c
b
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
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e
Press .
* Press to delete the stitch pattern. The pattern
will be deleted from the USB media.
→ The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing
screen will be displayed.
Recalling from the Computer
a
Plug the USB cable connector into the
corresponding USB ports for the computer
and for the machine (see page S-97).
b
On the computer, open “Computer (My
computer)” then go to “Removable Disk”.
c
Move/copy the pattern data to “Removable
Disk”.
→ Stitch pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written to
the machine.
d
Press .
→ The stitch patterns in the computer are displayed on
the selection screen.
e
Press the key of the stitch pattern you want
to recall.
* Press to return to the original screen without
recalling.
Note
• While data is being written, do not
disconnect the USB cable.
• Do not create folders within “Removable
Disk”. Since folders are not displayed, stitch
pattern data within folders cannot be
recalled.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
Character/Decorative Stitches
Sewing S-101
S
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f
Press .
* Press to delete the stitch pattern.
The pattern will be deleted from the “Removable
Disk” folder in your computer.
→ The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing
screen will be displayed.
Note
• The pattern recalled from the computer is
only temporarily written to the machine. It is
erased from the machine when the machine
is turned off. If you wish to keep the stitch
pattern, store it in the machine (“Saving
Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory”
on page S-95).
Chapter 4
S Sewing
MY CUSTOM STITCH
DESIGNING A STITCH..........................................103
ENTERING STITCH DATA .....................................105
■ Key Functions......................................................................... 105
■ Moving a Point ...................................................................... 107
■ Moving Part or All of the Design ........................................... 108
■ Inserting New Points ............................................................. 109
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES....................110
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List .......................................110
■ If the Memory is Full ............................................................. 110
Retrieving Stored Stitches .......................................................111
DESIGNING A STITCH
MY CUSTOM STITCH
Sewing S-103
S
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By using the “MY CUSTOM STITCH” function,
you can register stitches you have created yourself.
You can also sew designs combining “MY
CUSTOM STITCH” creations with built-in
characters (see page S-89).
a
Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet
(part code SA507, GS3:X81277-151).
b
Decide the spacing of the stitch.
* By adjusting the spacing of a stitch, you can create
various patterns with one stitch.
c
Place points where the pattern intersects
with the grid, and connect all the points
with a line.
d
Determine the x and y coordinates of each
of the marked points.
DESIGNING A STITCH
Memo
• Stitches that you create with “MY CUSTOM
STITCH” can be a maximum of 7 mm
(approx. 9/32 inch) wide and 37 mm
(approx. 1-1/3 inches) long.
• Stitches can be designed more easily with
“MY CUSTOM STITCH” if you first draw the
stitch on the included grid sheet.
Memo
• Simplify the design so that it can be sewn
as a continuous line. For a more attractive
stitch, close the design by intersecting lines.
If the design is to be repeated and linked,
the start point and end point of the design
should be at the same height.
Memo
• This will determine the stitch design that will
be sewn.
DESIGNING A STITCH
S-104
Examples of Custom Stitches
Stitch 123456789101112131415
01218222321171412963136
003610131413111314131063
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
00471113141310630047
Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
45 47 50 54 56 55 51 45 70
11131413106300
Stitch 123456789101112131415
0 3032323233353537353230302926
0017101211812141411538
Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
24 18 13 12 13 10 12 8 12 7 12 6 10 5 10
1013141412111098663202
Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
16 19 23 22 17 22 23 19 42
1006106000
Stitch 123456789101112131415
03581217202427293132302724
0581113141413121196310
Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
21 18 16 15 15 16 18 21 25 28 33 37 41 43 44
0135810121314141311850
Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
Stitch 123456789101112131415
05458781111111611740
773770773773037
Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
4 7 11 16 21 20 21 24 23 24 27 27 27 32 27
11 14 11 7 7 11 7 7 14 7 7 11 7 7 11
Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
23 20 16 20 23 27 32
141173037
ENTERING STITCH DATA
MY CUSTOM STITCH
Sewing S-105
S
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■ Key Functions
a This area displays the stitch being created.
b Displays the number of the present set point over the total number of points in the stitch.
c Displays the y-coordinate of over the x-coordinate of .
ENTERING STITCH DATA
No. Display Key Name Explanation Page
d Single/triple stitching
key
Press this key to select whether one or three stitches will be sewn
between two points.
S-106
e Point delete key Press this key to delete a selected point. S-107
f Return key Press this key to exit the entering stitch data screen. —
g Test key Press this key to sew a test of the stitch. S-107,
S-110
h “MY CUSTOM STITCH”
memory key
Press this key to store the stitch being created. S-110
i Block move key Press this key to group points together and move them together. S-108
j Insert key Press this key to insert new points on the stitch design. S-109
k Set key Press this key to set a point on the stitch design. S-106 to
S-108
l
Arrow keys
Use these keys to move over the display area.
S-106 to
S-109
m
Point-to-point key
Use these keys to move from point to point on the stitch, or to
the first or last point entered on the stitch.
S-107 to
S-109
n Image key Press this key to view an image of the stitch. S-107
o Grid direction key Press this key to change the direction of the grid sheet. S-106
p Enlarger key Press this key to see an enlarged version of the stitch being created. S-106
a
m
i
h
g
b
d
f
c
e
l
k
j
p
n
o
ENTERING STITCH DATA
S-106
a
Press .
b
Press .
c
Use to move to the coordinates
of the first point on the grid sheet.
* Press to change the direction of the grid
sheet.
* Press to enlarge the image of the stitch being
created.
a Currently selected point/Total number of points
b Coordinates of
d
Press to add the point indicated by .
* To insert coordinates with the touch pen, move the
tip of the pen to a desired point. Once you release
the pen from the screen a point will be entered into
the graph at those coordinates. The number of the
currently selected points along with the total
number of points will be displayed.
e
Select whether one stitch or three stitches
will be sewn between the first two points.
* To sew three stitches, press the key so that it appears
as .
a
b
ENTERING STITCH DATA
MY CUSTOM STITCH
Sewing S-107
S
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f
Use to move to the second point
and press .
g
Repeat the steps above for each point that
you have drawn on the grid sheet until the
stitch design is drawn on the screen as a
continuous line.
* Press to delete a selected point entered.
* Press to sew a test-run of the stitch.
* Press to return to the original screen.
* Press to view an image of the stitch.
■ Moving a Point
a
Press or to move to the point
that you want to move.
* To move to the first point, press .
* To move to the last point, press .
Memo
• If you have entered points that are too close
together, the fabric may not feed properly.
Edit the stitch data to leave a larger space
between points.
• If the stitch design is to be repeated and
linked, make sure that linking stitches are
added so that the stitch designs will not
overlap.
a Linking stitches
• You can touch on the grid sheet to set the
point, or you can also use a USB mouse.
ENTERING STITCH DATA
S-108
b
Use to move the point.
* You can also move by using the touch pen.
■ Moving Part or All of the Design
a
Press or to move to the first
point of the section that you want to move.
* To move to the first point, press .
* To move to the last point, press .
b
Press .
→ The selected point and all points that were entered
after it are selected.
c
Press or to move the section.
ENTERING STITCH DATA
MY CUSTOM STITCH
Sewing S-109
S
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d
Press .
→ The section will be moved.
■ Inserting New Points
a
Press or to move to a place on
the design where you want to add a new
point.
* To move to the first point, press .
* To move to the last point, press .
b
Press .
→ A new point is entered and moves to it.
c
Use to move the point.
* You can also move by using the touch pen.
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES
S-110
Storing Custom Stitches in Your
List
Stitch patterns created using the “MY CUSTOM
STITCH” function can be stored for later use. Once
you finish entering the stitch data, press .
The “Saving” message appears and the stitch will
be stored.
Before storing a stitch, press to sew a
test-run of the stitch.
■ If the Memory is Full
If the following message appears after is
pressed, the stitch pattern cannot be stored because
either the machine’s memory is full or the stitch
pattern being stored is larger than the amount of
space available in the memory. To be able to store
the stitch pattern in the machine’s memory, a
previously stored stitch pattern must be deleted.
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES
Memo
• Storing a stitch pattern takes a few
seconds.
• For details on retrieving a stored stitch
pattern, see page S-111.
Note
• Do not turn off the machine while the
“Saving” message is displayed, otherwise
the stitch pattern data being saved may be
lost.
Note
• To save custom stitches to USB media or in
the computer, follow the previously
described procedure to store the custom
stitch, and then press to select the
stitch (see the following “Retrieving Stored
Stitches” section). Press to save the
stitch to USB media or in the computer. (For
details, “Saving Stitch Patterns to USB
Media” on page S-96 or “Saving Stitch
Patterns in the Computer” on page S-97.)
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES
MY CUSTOM STITCH
Sewing S-111
S
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Retrieving Stored Stitches
a
Press .
→ A list of stored stitch patterns is displayed.
b
Select the stitch pattern.
* Press to return to the previous screen without
retrieving.
c
Press .
* To delete the stored stitch pattern, press .
* To edit the stored stitch pattern, press .
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES
S-112
Appendix
This section provides important information for operating this machine. Please read this
section to find troubleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the
best working order.
Page number starts with “A” in this section.
The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly, depending on the countries or
regions.
Chapter1 How to Create Bobbin Work ................................. A-2
Chapter2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting....................... A-14
Chapter 1
A Appendix
How to Create Bobbin Work
ABOUT BOBBIN WORK............................................3
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK.............................3
Required Materials......................................................................3
■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover ................................................... 3
■ Lower thread.............................................................................. 4
■ Upper thread ............................................................................. 4
■ Needle ....................................................................................... 4
■ Presser foot ................................................................................ 4
■ Fabric......................................................................................... 4
Upper Threading.........................................................................4
Preparing the Bobbin Thread ......................................................5
■ When tension is applied to the bobbin thread............................ 6
■ When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread ..................... 7
CREATING BOBBIN WORK ......................................9
Positioning the Fabric and Sewing ..............................................9
■ Finishing the thread ends ......................................................... 11
Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing ............................................11
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION...................... 12
■ Adjusting the upper thread tension .......................................... 12
■ Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread .............................. 12
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................13
■ The thread was accidentally cut automatically and the bobbin
thread is caught inside the machine......................................... 13
■ Correcting bobbin work tension .............................................. 13
■ The bobbin thread catches on the tension spring
of the bobbin case.................................................................... 13
ABOUT BOBBIN WORK
How to Create Bobbin Work
Appendix A-3
A
1
Beautiful embroidery work, with a three-dimensional appearance, can be created by winding the bobbin
with medium to heavy weight thread or ribbon, which is too thick to be threaded through the machine’s
needle. The decorative thread or ribbon will stitch out on the underneath side of fabric while sewing with
the fabric wrong side facing up.
Required Materials
■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover
a Bobbin case (gray)
There is a notch at the location indicated by the
letter “A”.
a Bobbin cover
There are two small v-shaped tabs on the back of
the bobbin cover as indicated by the letter “B”.
The tabs help hold the bobbin in place so it does
not lift up while thick thread is being pulled
through.
ABOUT BOBBIN WORK
1. Utility stitches 2. Decorative stitches 3. Free motion sewing
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK
A-4
■ Lower thread
We recommend the following types of threads for
bobbin work.
* When wide ribbon or heavy weight threads are being used, we
recommend test sewing with and without bobbin case tension
being applied to see which gives the best stitching results.
If wide ribbon such as 3.5 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) is to be used,
we recommend that bobbin case tension not be applied. Refer
to page A-7 for more detailed instructions.
■ Upper thread
Sewing machine embroidery thread (polyester
thread) or monofilament (transparent nylon) thread.
If you do not wish for the upper thread to be visible,
we recommend using transparent nylon
monofilament thread or polyester light weight
thread (50 wt. or above) that is the same color as the
lower thread.
■ Needle
Use a needle appropriate for the upper thread and
fabric being used. Refer to “Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combinations” on page B-50.
■ Presser foot
Utility stitches or decorative stitches:
Monogramming foot “N”
Free motion sewing:
Free motion quilting foot “C”, Free motion echo
quilting foot “E or Free motion open toe quilting foot
“O”
■ Fabric
Be sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap
fabric, which includes the same threads and fabric
as what is being used in your project.
Upper Threading
a
Install a needle appropriate for the upper
thread and fabric to be used.
For details on installing the needle, refer to
“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page B-49.
b
Attach the presser foot.
c
Thread the machine with the upper thread.
For details on threading the machine, refer to
“Upper Threading” on page B-40.
No.5 or finer hand embroidery
thread or decorative thread
Flexible woven ribbon
Fine embroidery ribbon (silk or
silk-like material) (3.5 mm (approx.
1/8 inch) or less is recommended)
Note
• Do not use thread heavier than No.5 hand
embroidery thread.
• Some threads may not be appropriate for
bobbin work. Be sure to sew trial stitches
before sewing on your project.
Note
• The sewing results may be affected by the
type of fabric used. Before sewing your
project, be sure to sew trial stitches on a
piece of scrap fabric that is the same as the
fabric used in the project.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK
How to Create Bobbin Work
Appendix A-5
A
1
Preparing the Bobbin Thread
In order to create bobbin work, the bobbin case
must be replaced with the one for bobbin work.
Before creating bobbin work, clean the bobbin case
and the race.
a
Raise the needle and presser foot, and then
turn off the machine.
b
Remove the flat bed attachment.
c
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you to remove it.
a Needle plate cover
d
Remove the bobbin case.
a Bobbin case
e
Use the cleaning brush included with the
machine or a vacuum cleaner to remove
any lint and dust from the race and its
surrounding area.
a Cleaning brush
b Race
f
Wipe the bobbin case (gray) with a soft lint
free cloth to clean it.
g
Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark
on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark
on the machine.
* Align the S and ● marks.
a S mark
b ● mark
c Bobbin case
Note
• The bobbin case (gray) cannot be used for
sewing in any way other than bobbin work.
After sewing bobbin work, refer back to the
steps in “Preparing the Bobbin Thread” on
page A-5 for removing and cleaning the
bobbin case (gray), and then reinstall the
standard bobbin case.
CAUTION
• Be sure to use the bobbin case (gray) when
creating bobbin work. Using any other bobbin
case may result in the thread becoming
tangled or damage to the machine.
• Make sure that the bobbin case is correctly
installed. If the bobbin case is incorrectly
installed, the thread may become tangled or
the machine may be damaged.
a
b
b
a
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK
A-6
h
Wind a decorative thread around the
bobbin by hand. After winding the bobbin
so it is filled as shown below (about 80%),
cut the thread.
i
Using scissors carefully trim the thread tail
as close to the bobbin as possible.
a Beginning of wound thread
j
Install the bobbin wound with thread.
Whether or not tension should be applied to the
bobbin thread depends on the type of thread being
used.
■ When tension is applied to the
bobbin thread
Insert bobbin into bobbin case so the thread
unwinds from the left side.
Then correctly pass the thread through the tension
spring as shown below.
a Tension spring
CAUTION
• Be sure to use the machine’s included bobbin
or one designed specifically for this machine.
Using any other bobbin may result in damage
or injuries.
* Actual size
a This model
b Other models
c 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)
Note
• Slowly and evenly wind the thread around
the bobbin.
• For best results, wind the bobbin so the
thread is snug and not twisted.
CAUTION
• If thread extends beyond the top of the bobbin
too much, the thread may become tangled or
the needle may break.
CAUTION
• When winding the bobbin, make sure the
thread is not frayed. Sewing with frayed
thread may result in the thread catching on
the tension spring of the bobbin case, the
thread completely becoming tangled or
damage to the machine.
• Do not guide the bobbin thread through the
groove in the needle plate cover, otherwise
the lower threading cannot be done correctly.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK
How to Create Bobbin Work
Appendix A-7
A
1
■ When tension is not applied to the
bobbin thread
If the bobbin thread in the trial stitching is too tight
and adjusting the bobbin case tension does not help,
do not pass the thread through the tension spring.
Hold the bobbin with your left hand so the thread
unwinds from the right side and hold the end of the
thread with your right hand.
k
Pull out about 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) of
bobbin thread.
l
Lightly hold the end of the upper thread
while turning the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) until the mark on the
handwheel aligns with the center top of
machine.
m
Gently pull the upper thread to bring the
bobbin thread up through the needle plate.
→ A loop of the bobbin thread comes out through the
hole in the needle plate.
n
Insert tweezers through bobbin thread loop
and pull bobbin thread above the needle
plate.
o
Align the upper thread and bobbin thread,
and then pull out about 10 cm (approx.
4 inches) of the threads and pass them
under the presser foot toward the rear of
the machine.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK
A-8
p
Install the needle plate cover and bobbin
cover with tabs.
For details on installing the needle plate cover, refer to
“Cleaning the Race” on page A-15.
a Bobbin cover
b Bobbin cover with tabs
q
Install the flat bed attachment.
→ This completes the upper and lower threading.
CAUTION
• When creating bobbin work, use the bobbin
cover with tabs, otherwise the thread may
become tangled or the needle may break.
Note
• When installing the needle plate cover, do
not allow it to pinch the thread.
Note
• When installing the flat bed attachment, do
not allow it to pinch the thread.
• When the bobbin thread is replaced with a
new one, be sure to repeat the procedure
from
a, otherwise the lower threading will
not be done correctly.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK
How to Create Bobbin Work
Appendix A-9
A
1
Positioning the Fabric and Sewing
a
Turn on the machine.
b
Select a stitch in the Utility and Decorative
Stitches mode. For this example, press .
c
Increase the upper thread tension. Upper
thread tension setting between 6 and 8 is
recommended for bobbin work.
For details on adjusting the upper thread tension,
refer to “Setting the Thread Tension” of
“Sewing”.
d
Make sure the automatic thread cutting
( ) and automatic reinforcement
stitching ( ) have been turned off.
e
Place stabilizer on top (wrong side) of the
fabric.
f
If thread is too thick to pull through fabric
to machine surface use an awl to punch a
small hole in the fabric at the beginning of
stitching so the bobbin thread can be fed
through the opening.
g
Press to lock all keys and buttons.
→ The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK
Note
• Recommended stitches for bobbin work are
open “airy” type stitches.
• Be sure to sew trial stitches using same
fabric and threads as project in order to
check the sewing results.
• The bobbin thread may become tangled
due to the type of pattern and thread that
are being used. Since this may cause the
needle to break, immediately stop sewing if
this occurs. Turn off the machine and cut
out the tangled thread with scissors. Then,
clean the race and bobbin case as
described in “Fabric is caught in the
machine and cannot be removed” on
page A-23.
Memo
• For best results, select a longer stitch length
and a wider stitch width. Depending on the
selected stitch, it may not be possible to
change the stitch length and stitch width
settings.
• Depending on the fabric, bunched stitches
may result. We recommend selecting a
simple stitch and sewing trial stitches to
check the sewing results.
Examples of simple stitches: , ,
Note
• Before sewing, check that there is enough
thread in the bobbin.
CAUTION
• Before sewing, make sure the automatic thread
cutting has been turned off. If sewing is started with
automatic thread cutting turned on, the thread may
become tangled or the machine may be damaged.
Note
• Type and weight of stabilizer will depend on
fabric and thread being used.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK
A-10
h
Use the presser foot lever to raise the
presser foot.
i
With the wrong side facing up, place the
fabric under the presser foot.
a Wrong side of fabric
j
Turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) to feed the needle into
the fabric or punched hole. Position the
upper thread over the presser foot and
lightly hold, and then lower the presser foot
lever.
a Punched hole
b Upper thread over the presser foot
k
Pulling the upper thread gently, turn the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)
until the mark on the handwheel aligns with
the center top of machine.
→ A loop of the bobbin thread comes out through the
hole in the fabric.
l
Raise the presser foot lever, and then use
tweezers to pull up the bobbin thread and
bring the end of the thread to the top of the
fabric.
m
Align the upper thread and bobbin thread,
and then pass them under the presser foot
toward the rear of the machine.
n
While gently holding threads at the rear of
the machine, turn the handwheel to feed
the needle into the fabric or punched hole
again, and then lower the presser foot lever.
o
Press at lower right of LCD screen
to unlock all keys and buttons.
→ All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and
the previous screen is displayed.
p
Select a low speed, gently hold the threads
behind the presser foot and start sewing.
Threads can be released after several
stitches have been made.
Note
• If the bobbin thread does not come up, hold
the upper thread as shown below to pull up
the bobbin thread.
a Upper thread
Note
• Pull the thread while holding down the
fabric so it does not move out of place.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK
How to Create Bobbin Work
Appendix A-11
A
1
q
When you have reached the end of the
stitching area, stop the machine.
r
Raise the needle and presser foot.
s
Leaving about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) of
thread at the ends, use scissors to cut the
threads.
a 10 cm (approx. 4 inches)
■ Finishing the thread ends
a
At the end of the stitching, use a hand
sewing needle to bring the bobbin thread
up to the wrong side of the fabric.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Bobbin thread
b
Working from the wrong side of the fabric,
tie the bobbin and upper threads together
by hand. Cut away excess threads with
scissors.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
c
If the desired results could not be achieved,
adjust the tension of the bobbin thread and
of the upper thread, and then try sewing the
stitching again.
For more details, refer to “ADJUSTING THE
THREAD TENSION” on page A-12.
Bobbin Work Free Motion
Sewing
If so desired, use a template or draw your design
on the stabilizer to allow for ease of stitching.
Remember, your stitches with your decorative
thread will be on the underneath side of your
fabric and the stabilizer will be on the top of the
wrong side of your fabric.
* For information about using free motion open toe
quilting foot “O” refer to “Free Motion Quilting” on
page S-40.
Note
• Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches
at the end of the stitching, otherwise the
threads may become tangled or the needle
may break. In addition, it will be difficult to
pull the bobbin thread up to the wrong side
of the fabric.
Note
• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button to
cut the threads, otherwise the machine may
be damaged.
Note
• If it is difficult to place bobbin thread
through the eye of a hand sewing needle,
use a ribbon embroidery needle to pull the
thread up to the wrong side of the fabric.
Otherwise, use an awl to pull up the bobbin
thread.
Note
• To ensure threads do not come undone
after being tied place a drop of fabric glue
on knots.
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION
A-12
After sewing trial stitches and checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tensions if necessary. After adjusting the
tensions, be sure to sew trial stitches again in order to check the sewing results.
■ Adjusting the upper thread tension
We recommend a setting between 6 and 8 for the upper
thread tension when sewing bobbin work.
Refer to “Setting the Thread Tension” on page S-12.
■ Adjusting the tension of the bobbin
thread
If the desired stitching cannot be achieved after
adjusting the upper thread tension, adjust the tension of
the bobbin thread. The tension of the bobbin thread can
be adjusted by turning the slotted-head (–) screw on the
bobbin case (gray) for bobbin work.
a Do not turn the phillips screw (+).
b Adjust with a small screwdriver.
To increase the tension of the bobbin thread, turn the
slotted-head (–) screw 30° to 45° clockwise.
To decrease the tension of the bobbin thread, turn the
slotted-head (–) screw 30° to 45° counterclockwise.
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION
Note
• Turning the screw on the bobbin case (gray)
may push up the spring plate, as shown
below.
If this occurs, gently press down the spring
plate with a screwdriver so it is lower than
the top surface of the bobbin case (gray),
and then insert the bobbin case into the
machine.
a Spring plate
CAUTION
• DO NOT adjust the position of the phillips (+)
screw on the bobbin case (gray) as this may result in
damage to the bobbin case, rendering it useless.
• If the slotted-head screw (-) is difficult to turn, do
not use force. Turning the screw too much or
providing force in either (rotational) direction may
cause damage to the bobbin case. Should damage
occur, the bobbin case may not maintain proper
tension.
Note
• If the bobbin thread tension is tight, the
thread cannot be passed through the
tension spring when the bobbin is installed
in the bobbin case. (Refer to “When tension
is not applied to the bobbin thread” on
page A-7.)
TROUBLESHOOTING
How to Create Bobbin Work
Appendix A-13
A
1
Several solutions for minor problems are described below. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or nearest
authorized Brother dealer.
■ The thread was accidentally cut
automatically and the bobbin thread
is caught inside the machine
a
Cut the thread near the fabric above the
needle plate, and then remove the fabric.
a Thread
b
Remove the bobbin, and then hold it out
toward the left side of the machine.
c
Lower the presser foot.
d
Apply slight tension on bobbin thread by
holding thread out to the left side of presser
foot. Press the “Thread Cutter” button
again.
■ Correcting bobbin work tension
* If the top thread shows on the bobbin side of the
fabric, increase the upper tension (Refer to
“ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION” on
page A-12).
* If the top thread still shows on the bobbin side of the
fabric, reduce the tension of the bobbin thread or
bypass the bobbin tension. (Refer to “ADJUSTING
THE THREAD TENSION” on page A-12.)
* Some bobbin threads are too coarse to pass through
to wrong side of fabric. In this case, be sure to color
match top thread with bobbin threads.
Example: Decorative Stitch
a Correct tension
b The upper thread tension is too loose, or the
bobbin thread tension is too tight.
■ The bobbin thread catches on the
tension spring of the bobbin case
Sew with no tension applied to the bobbin thread.
(Refer to “When tension is not applied to the bobbin
thread” on page A-7.)
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION
• Do not pull on the thread with excessive force,
otherwise the machine may be damaged.
Chapter 2
A Appendix
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................................15
Restrictions on oiling ................................................................15
Precautions on storing the machine ..........................................15
Cleaning the LCD Screen .........................................................15
Cleaning the Machine Casing ...................................................15
Cleaning the Race .....................................................................15
Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area............................17
About the Maintenance Message ..............................................17
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN .......................................18
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display .........................18
Touch Panel is Malfunctioning..................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................19
Frequent troubleshooting topics ...............................................19
Upper thread tightened up .......................................................19
■ Symptom.................................................................................. 19
■ Cause ....................................................................................... 19
■ Remedy/check details .............................................................. 19
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ....................................20
■ Symptom.................................................................................. 20
■ Cause ....................................................................................... 20
■ Remedy/check details .............................................................. 20
Incorrect thread tension ...........................................................22
■ Symptoms ................................................................................ 22
■ Cause/Remedy ......................................................................... 22
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ..........23
■ Removing the fabric from the machine .................................... 23
■ Checking machine operations .................................................. 25
List of Symptoms.......................................................................26
ERROR MESSAGES...................................................29
SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................31
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE........32
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media ......................................32
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer ........................................33
INDEX......................................................................34
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Appendix A-15
A
2
Restrictions on oiling
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must
not be oiled by the user. This machine was
manufactured with the necessary amount of oil
applied to ensure correct operation, making
periodic oiling unnecessary.
If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the
handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop
using the machine, and contact your authorized
dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
Precautions on storing the
machine
Do not store the machine in any of the locations
described below, otherwise damage to the
machine may result, for example, rust caused by
condensation.
* Exposed to extremely high temperatures
* Exposed to extremely low temperatures
* Exposed to extreme temperature changes
* Exposed to high humidity or steam
* Near a flame, heater or air conditioner
* Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight
* Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments
Cleaning the LCD Screen
If the screen is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use organic solvents or detergents.
Cleaning the Machine Casing
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a
cloth in a neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly,
and then wipe the surface. Then wipe again with a
dry cloth.
Cleaning the Race
If dust or bits of dirt collect in the race or bobbin
case, the machine will not run well, and the
bobbin thread detection function may not operate.
Keep the machine clean for best results.
a
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
b
Turn the main power to OFF.
c
Remove the needle, presser foot, and
presser foot holder (see page B-47 through
B-49).
d
Remove the flat bed attachment.
e
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you.
a Needle plate cover
→ The needle plate cover is removed.
f
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
a Bobbin case
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
• Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result.
Note
• In order to extend the life of this machine,
periodically turn it on and use it. Storing this
machine for an extended period of time
without using it may reduce its efficiency.
Note
• Do not wipe the LCD screen with a damp
cloth.
Memo
• Occasionally, condensation may form on
the LCD screen or it may become fogged
up; however, this is not a malfunction. After
a while, the cloudiness will disappear.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
A-16
g
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner
to remove any lint and dust from the race
and bobbin thread sensor and the
surrounding area.
a Cleaning brush
b Race
c Bobbin thread sensor
h
Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark
on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark
on the machine.
* Align the S and ● marks.
a S mark
b ● mark
c Bobbin case
* Make sure that the indicated points are aligned
before installing the bobbin case.
i
Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover
into the needle plate, and then slide the
cover back on.
Note
• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
• If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread
sensor, the sensor may not operate
correctly.
a
b
b
a
CAUTION
• Never use a bobbin case that is scratched;
otherwise, the upper thread may become
tangled, the needle may break, or sewing
performance may suffer. For a new bobbin
case (part code: XE5342-101 (green marking
on the screw), XE8298-001 (gray, for bobbin
work)), contact your dealer or nearest
authorized dealer.
• Make sure that you fit the bobbin case
properly, otherwise the needle may break.
Note
• If the needle plate has been removed it is
especially important to reinstall the needle
plate and tighten the screws prior to
installing the bobbin case.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Appendix A-17
A
2
Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin
Case Area
The cutter below the needle plate should be
cleaned. If dust or lint accumulate on the cutter, it
will be difficult to cut the thread when the “Thread
Cutter” button is pressed or the automatic thread
cutting function is used. Clean the cutter when the
thread is not easily cut.
a
Follow steps a through e in “Cleaning the
Race” to remove the needle plate cover.
b
Use the screwdriver included with the
machine to unscrew and remove the needle
plate.
c
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner
to remove any lint and dust from the cutter
in the bobbin case area.
a Cutter
d
Use the screwdriver included with the
machine to screw and attach the needle
plate.
e
Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover
into the needle plate, and then slide the
cover back on.
About the Maintenance Message
Once this message appears, it is recommended to
take your machine to an authorized dealer or
nearest authorized service center for a regular
maintenance check. Although this message will
disappear and the machine will continue to
function once you press , the message will
display several more times until the appropriate
maintenance is performed.
Please take the time to arrange the maintenance
your machine requires once this message appears.
Such steps will help to ensure you receive
continued, uninterrupted hours of machine
operation for the future.
CAUTION
• Do not touch the cutter, otherwise injuries
may result.
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
A-18
Adjusting the Brightness of the
Screen Display
If the screen does not look very clear under certain
situation, you can adjust the brightness of the
screen display.
a
Press .
→ The settings screen appears.
b
Display page 6 of the settings screen.
c
Press or to adjust the brightness of
the screen display.
* The screen appears dim as the number on the
settings screen decreases. The screen appears
brighter as the number increases.
Touch Panel is Malfunctioning
If the screen does not respond correctly when you
touch a key (the machine does not perform the
operation or performs a different operation), follow
the steps below to make the proper adjustments.
a
Holding your finger on the screen, turn the
main power switch to OFF and back to ON.
→ The touch panel adjustment screen is displayed.
b
Using the included touch pen, lightly touch
the center of each +, in order from 1 to 5.
c
Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it
back to ON.
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
Note
• Only use the included touch pen to touch
the screen. Do not use a mechanical pencil,
pin, or other sharp object. Do not press too
hard on the screen. Otherwise, damage
may result.
Note
• If you finish the screen adjustment and the
screen still does not respond, or if you
cannot do the adjustment, contact your
authorized dealer.
+1
+4
+2
+5
+3
TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Appendix A-19
A
2
If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.
You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers
the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://solutions.brother.com
”.
If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
Frequent troubleshooting topics
Detailed causes and remedies for common troubleshooting topics are described below. Be sure to refer to
this before contacting your dealer.
Upper thread tightened up
■ Symptom
* The upper thread appears as a single continuous
line.
* The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the
fabric. (Refer to the illustration below.)
* The upper thread has tightened up, and comes out
when pulled.
* The upper thread has tightened up, and wrinkles
appear in the fabric.
* The upper thread tension is tight, and the results do
not change even after the thread tension is adjusted.
a Lower side of fabric
b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric
c Upper thread
d Upper side of fabric
e Lower thread
■ Cause
Incorrect lower threading
If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded, instead of
the appropriate tension being applied to the lower
thread, it is pulled through the fabric when the
upper thread is pulled up. For this reason, the thread
is visible from the upper side of the fabric.
■ Remedy/check details
Correctly install the lower thread.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case.
c
Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that
the thread unwinds in the correct direction.
* Hold the bobbin with your right hand with the
thread unwinding to the left, and hold the end of the
thread with your left hand. Then, with your right
hand, place the bobbin in the bobbin case.
If the bobbin is inserted with the thread unwinding
in the wrong direction, sewing will be done with
an incorrect thread tension.
TROUBLESHOOTING
■ Upper thread tightened up
page A-19
■ Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric
page A-20
■ Incorrect thread tension
page A-22
■ Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be
removed
page A-23
TROUBLESHOOTING
A-20
d
While holding the bobbin in place with
your finger, pass the thread through the slit
in the needle plate.
* Hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and
then pull the end of the thread around the tab with
your left hand.
a Tab
b Hold down the bobbin with your right hand.
Pull the thread to pass it through the slit in the
needle plate, then cut it with the cutter.
c Slit
d Cutter
Sewing with the correct thread tension is possible
after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the
bobbin case.
Tangled thread on wrong side of
fabric
■ Symptom
* The thread becomes tangled on the lower side of the
fabric.
* After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and
sewing cannot continue.
* Looking under the fabric, there is tangled thread in
the bobbin case.
■ Cause
Incorrect upper threading
If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded, the upper
thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly
pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in
the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise.
■ Remedy/check details
Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the
upper threading.
a
Remove the tangled thread. If it cannot be
removed, cut the thread with scissors.
* Refer to “Cleaning the Race” in “CARE AND
MAINTENANCE” on page A-15.
b
Remove the upper thread from the
machine.
c
Refer to the following steps to correct the
upper threading.
* If the bobbin was removed from the bobbin case,
refer to “LOWER THREADING” on page B-32 and
“Remedy/check details” in the section “Upper
thread tightened up” on page A-19 to correctly
install the bobbin.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Appendix A-21
A
2
d
Raise the presser foot using the presser foot
lever.
* If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine
cannot be threaded correctly.
e
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the
mark on the wheel points up, or press
“Needle Position” button once or twice to
raise the needle.
or
a Mark
f
While holding the thread with both hands,
pull the thread up from under the thread
guide plate.
a Thread guide plate
g
While holding the thread in your right
hand, pass the thread through the thread
guide in the direction indicated.
h
Guide the thread down, up, then down
through the groove, as shown in the
illustration.
i
Pass the thread through the needle bar
thread guide (marked “6”) by holding the
thread with both hands and guiding it as
shown in the illustration.
a Needle bar thread guide
j
Thread the needle according to steps j
and
o in “Upper Threading” on page B-40.
Memo
• Look in the upper groove area to check if
the thread catches on the take-up lever
visible inside the upper groove area.
a Look in the upper groove area
TROUBLESHOOTING
A-22
Incorrect thread tension
■ Symptoms
• Symptom 1: The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric.
• Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straight line on the upper side of the fabric.
• Symptom 3: The upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric.
• Symptom 4: The lower thread appears as a straight line on the lower side of the fabric.
• Symptom 5: The stitching on the lower side of the fabric is loose or has slack.
■ Cause/Remedy
□ Cause 1
The machine is not correctly threaded.
<With symptoms 1 and 2 described above>
The lower threading is incorrect.
Adjust the upper thread tension and then refer to “Upper Thread is Too Tight” on page S-12.
<With symptoms 3 through 5 described above>
The upper threading is incorrect.
Adjust the upper thread tension and then refer to “Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric” on page A-20 to
correct the upper threading.
□ Cause 2
A needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used.
The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the type of fabric sewn and the thread thickness.
If a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used, the thread tension will not be adjusted
correctly, causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches.
* Refer to “Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations” on page B-50 to check that a needle and thread appropriate for the
fabric that is being used.
□ Cause 3
An appropriate upper tension is not selected.
Adjust the upper thread tension to select an appropriate thread tension.
The appropriate thread tension differs according to the type of fabric and thread being used.
* Adjust the thread tension while test sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used in your project.
* When the lower thread is visible on the upper side
of the fabric. Set the upper thread tension to a lower
number. (Loosen the thread tension.)
* When the upper thread is visible on the lower side
of the fabric. Set the upper thread tension to a higher
number. (Tighten the thread tension.)
□ Symptom 1/2 □ Symptom 3/4
a Lower side of fabric
b Lower thread visible on
upper side of fabric
c Upper thread
d Upper side of fabric
e Lower thread
f Upper thread visible from
lower side of fabric
Note
• If the upper threading and lower threading are incorrect, the thread tension cannot be adjusted
correctly, even by adjusting the upper thread tension. Check the upper threading and lower threading
first, and then adjust the thread tension.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Appendix A-23
A
2
Fabric is caught in the machine
and cannot be removed
If the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and
cannot be removed, the thread may have become
tangled under the needle plate. Follow the
procedure described below to remove the fabric
from the machine. If the operation could not be
completed according to the procedure, instead of
attempting to complete it forcefully, contact your
dealer or nearest authorized service center.
■ Removing the fabric from the
machine
a
Immediately stop the sewing machine.
b
Turn off the sewing machine.
c
Remove the needle.
If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the
handwheel away from you (clockwise) to raise the
needle out of the fabric, and then remove the needle.
* Refer to “CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page B-49.
d
Remove the presser foot and presser foot
holder.
* Refer to “CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT” on
page B-47.
e
Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below
it.
If the fabric can be removed, remove it. Continue with
the following steps to clean the race.
f
Remove the needle plate cover.
a Needle plate cover
g
Cut out the tangled threads, and then
remove the bobbin.
h
Remove the bobbin case.
If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them.
a Bobbin case
i
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner
to remove any dust or loose threads from
the race and its surrounding area.
a Cleaning brush
b Race
j
Use the enclosed disc-shaped screwdriver
to loosen the two screws on the needle
plate.
If the fabric could be removed
Continue with
step
p.
If the fabric could not be
removed
Continue with
step
j.
Note
• Be careful not to drop the removed screws
in the machine.
TROUBLESHOOTING
A-24
k
Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any
tangled threads, and then remove the
needle plate.
Remove the fabric and threads from the needle plate.
If the fabric cannot be removed, even after completing
these steps, contact your dealer or nearest authorized
service center.
l
Remove any threads in the race and around
the feed dogs.
m
Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.
n
Align the two screw holes in the needle
plate with the two holes at the needle plate
mounting base, and then fit the needle plate
onto the machine.
o
Lightly finger-tighten the screw on the right
side of the needle plate. Then, use the
disc-shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten
the screw on the left side. Finally, firmly
tighten the screw on the right side.
Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move
smoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in
the needle plate.
a Correct position of feed dogs
b Incorrect position of feed dogs
p
Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark
on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark
on the machine.
* Align the S and ● marks.
a S mark
b ● mark
c Bobbin case
* Make sure that the indicated points are aligned
before installing the bobbin case.
Note
• Be careful not to drop the removed screws
in the machine.
CAUTION
• Never use a bobbin case that is scratched;
otherwise, the upper thread may become
tangled, the needle may break, or sewing
performance may suffer. For a new bobbin
case (part code: XE5342-101 (green marking
on the screw), XE8298-001 (gray, for bobbin
work)), contact your nearest authorized
dealer.
• Make sure that you fit the bobbin case
properly, otherwise the needle may break.
a
b
b
a
TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Appendix A-25
A
2
q
Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover
into the needle plate, and then slide the
cover back on.
r
Check the condition of the needle, and then
install it.
If the needle is in a poor condition, for example, if it is
bent, be sure to install a new needle.
* Refer to “CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page B-49.
■ Checking machine operations
If the needle plate has been removed, check
machine operations to confirm that installation has
been completed correctly.
a
Turn on the machine.
b
Select .
c
Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise), and look from all sides
to check that the needle falls at the center
of the hole in the needle plate.
If the needle contacts the needle plate, remove the
needle plate, and then install it again, starting with
step
m in “Removing the fabric from the machine” on
page A-24.
a Hole in the needle plate
b Handwheel
d
Select zigzag stitch . At this time,
increase the stitch length and width to their
maximum settings.
e
Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the
needle bar and feed dogs operate correctly.
If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the
machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact
your dealer or nearest authorized service center.
f
Turn off the machine, and then install the
bobbin and presser foot.
* Refer to “Setting the Bobbin” and “CHANGING THE
PRESSER FOOT” on page B-47.
g
Correctly thread the machine.
* For details on the machine, refer to “Upper
Threading” on page B-40.
h
Perform trial sewing with normal fabric.
Note
• If the needle plate has been removed it is
especially important to reinstall the needle
plate and tighten the screws prior to
installing the bobbin case.
CAUTION
• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can
easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
Note
• After completing this procedure, continue
with the following procedure in “Checking
machine operations” to check that the
machine is operating correctly.
Memo
• Since the needle may have been damaged
when the fabric was caught in the machine,
we recommend replacing it with a new one.
Note
• Do not yet install the presser foot and
thread.
Note
• The thread may have become tangled as a
result of incorrect upper threading. Make
sure that the machine is correctly threaded.
Note
• Incorrect sewing may be the result of
incorrect upper threading or sewing thin
fabrics. If there are poor results from the
trial sewing, check the upper threading or
the type of fabric being used.
TROUBLESHOOTING
A-26
List of Symptoms
Problem Cause Solution Page
The thread is tangled
on the wrong side of
the fabric.
Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine
and rethread the machine.
B-40
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combinations” chart.
B-50
The upper thread is
too tight.
The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. B-37
Cannot thread the
needle
Needle is not in the correct position. Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
B-11
Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. B-49
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-49
Cannot lower the
presser foot with the
presser foot lever
Presser foot was raised using the “Presser Foot
Lifter” button.
Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to
lower the presser foot.
B-11
Thread tension is
incorrect
Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine
and rethread the machine.
B-40
Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin. (If needle plate was
removed, reinstall needle plate and tighten
screws prior to installing bobbin case.)
B-37
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combination” chart.
B-50
Presser foot holder is not attached correctly. Reattach the presser foot holder correctly. B-47
Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. S-12
Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Use a correctly wound bobbin. B-32
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-49
Upper thread breaks Machine is not threaded correctly (used the
wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread
did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.)
Rethread the machine correctly. B-40
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-49
There are scratches on the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your
authorized dealer.
A-15
Upper thread tension is too strong. Adjust the thread tension. S-12
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combinations” chart.
B-50
Thread is twisted. Use scissors, etc., to cut the twisted thread
and remove it from the race, etc.
—
There are scratches near the hole of the needle
plate.
Replace the needle plate, or consult your
authorized dealer.
S-26
There are scratches near the hole in the presser
foot.
Replace the presser foot, or consult your
authorized dealer.
B-47
Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. B-49
Thread is knotted or tangled. Rethread upper and lower thread. B-37, B-40
A bobbin designed specifically for this machine
is not used.
Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only
use a bobbin designed specifically for this
machine.
B-37
Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. B-37
There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesn’t
rotate properly.
Replace the bobbin. B-37
Thread is twisted. Use scissors, etc. to cut the twisted thread
and remove it from the race, etc.
—
A bobbin designed specifically for this machine
is not used.
Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only
use a bobbin designed specifically for this
machine.
B-37
Bobbin thread does
not wind neatly on the
bobbin.
The thread is not passed through the bobbin
winding thread guide correctly.
Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin
winding thread guide.
B-33
Bobbin spins slowly. Press [+] in the bobbin winding window to
increase the bobbin winding speed.
B-35
The thread that was pulled out was not wound
onto the bobbin correctly.
Wind the thread that was pulled off around
the bobbin 5 or 6 times clockwise.
B-34
TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Appendix A-27
A
2
Skipped stitches Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-49
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combination” chart.
B-50
Machine is threaded incorrectly. Check the steps for threading the machine
and rethread it correctly.
B-40
Dust or lint has collected under the needle
plate.
Remove the dust or lint with the brush. A-15
Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. B-49
Needle is defective. Replace the needle. B-49
Thin or stretch fabrics are being sewn. Sew with one sheet of thin paper under the
fabric.
S-9
Needle breaks Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. B-49
Needle clamp screw is not tightened. Tighten the needle clamp screw. B-49
Needle is turned or bent. Replace the needle. B-49
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Check the needle and fabric combination. B-50
Wrong presser foot was used. Use the recommended presser foot.
S-67
Upper thread tension is too strong. Adjust the thread tension setting. S-12
Fabric is pulled during sewing. Do not pull the fabric during sewing. —
Spool cap is set incorrectly. Check the method for attaching the spool
cap, then reattach the spool cap.
B-40
There are scratches around the holes in the
needle plate.
Replace the needle plate, or consult your
authorized dealer.
A-15
There are scratches around the hole(s) in the
presser foot.
Replace the presser foot, or consult your
authorized dealer.
B-47
There are scratches on the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your
authorized dealer.
A-15
Needle is defective. Replace the needle. B-49
Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine
and rethread the machine.
B-40
Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. B-37
Presser foot is attached incorrectly. Attach the presser foot correctly. B-47
Screw of the presser foot holder is loose. Securely tighten the screw of the presser
foot.
B-47
Fabric is too thick. Use fabric that the needle can pierce when
the handwheel is turned.
S-7
Fabric is fed forcefully when sewing thick fabric
or thick seams.
Allow the fabric to be fed without being
forcefully pushed.
Stitch length is too short. Adjust the stitch length. S-10
Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Use a correctly wound bobbin. B-32
Fabric does not feed
through the machine
Feed dogs are set in the down position.
Press , and then turn the handwheel to
raise the feed dogs.
S-40
Stitches are too close together. Lengthen the stitch length setting. S-10
Wrong presser foot was used. Use the correct presser foot.
S-67
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-49
Thread is entangled. Cut the entangled thread and remove it from
the race.
A-23
Fabric puckers There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin
threading.
Check the steps for threading the machine
and rethread it correctly.
B-37, B-40
Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. S-12
Stitches are too long when sewing thin fabrics. Shorten the stitch length. S-10
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. B-49
Spool cap is set incorrectly. Check the method for attaching the spool
cap, then reattach the spool cap.
B-40
Wrong presser foot. Use the correct presser foot.
S-67
Problem Cause Solution Page
TROUBLESHOOTING
A-28
High-pitched sound
while sewing
Dust or lint is caught in the feed dogs. Remove the dust or lint. A-15
Pieces of thread are caught in the race. Clean the race. A-15
Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine
and rethread the machine.
B-40
There are scratches on the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your
authorized dealer.
A-15
A bobbin designed specifically for this machine
is not used.
Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only
use a bobbin designed specifically for this
machine.
B-37
Character pattern
does not turn out
Wrong presser foot was used. Attach the correct presser foot.
S-67
Pattern adjustment settings were set
incorrectly.
Revise the pattern adjustment settings. S-82
Did not use a stabilizer material on thin fabrics
or stretch fabrics.
Attach a stabilizer material. S-81
Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. S-12
Fabric was pulled, pushed or fed at an angle
while it was being sewn.
Sew while guiding the fabric with your hands
so that the fabric is fed in a straight line.
S-3
Machine does not
operate
There is no pattern selected. Select a pattern. S-21, S-77
“Start/Stop” button was not pushed. Press the “Start/Stop” button. B-11
Main power switch is not turned on. Turn the main power to ON. B-17
Presser foot is not lowered. Lower the presser foot. B-11
“Start/Stop” button was pushed with the foot
controller attached.
Remove the foot controller, or use the foot
controller to operate the machine.
S-4
The “Start/Stop” button was pressed while the
machine is set for the sewing speed controller
to control the zigzag stitch width.
Use the foot controller instead of the
“Start/Stop” button to operate the machine,
or set the “Width Control” to “OFF” in the
settings screen.
B-23, S-4
All keys and buttons have been locked by
.
Press to unlock all keys and
buttons.
B-47, B-49
Nothing happens,
even if the LCD
display is pressed
The screen has been locked. Press either of the following keys to unlock
the screen.
—
The fabric feeds in the
opposite direction.
The feed mechanism is damaged. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized
service center.
—
The LCD screen is
fogged up.
Condensation has formed on the LCD screen. After a while, the cloudiness will disappear. —
CAUTION
• This machine is equipped with a thread detection device. If the “Start/Stop” button is pushed before the
upper threading is done, the machine will not operate properly. Also, depending on the pattern selected,
the machine may feed the fabric even if the needle is raised. This is due to the needle bar release
mechanism. At these times, the machine will make a sound different from what is made during normal
sewing. This is not the sign of a malfunction.
• If the power is disconnected during sewing:
Turn the main power to OFF and unplug the machine.
If you restart the machine, follow the instructions for operating the machine correctly.
Problem Cause Solution Page
ERROR MESSAGES
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Appendix A-29
A
2
If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse Stitch” button is pressed, or
if the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an error message
is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the instructions in the message.
Below is an explanation of error messages. Refer to these when necessary (if you press or do the
operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears).
ERROR MESSAGES
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.
Marks Error Messages Cause/Solution
A malfunction occurred. Turn the machine off, then on again. This message is displayed if some malfunction occurs.
Can not change the configuration of the characters This message is displayed when there are too many characters
and the curved character configuration is impossible.
Check and rethread the upper thread. This message is displayed when the upper thread is broken or
not threaded correctly, and the “Start/Stop” button or the
“Reverse Stitch” button is pressed.
Data volume is too large for this pattern. This message is displayed when the patterns you are editing
take up too much memory, or if you are editing too many
patterns for the memory.
Failed to save file. This message appears when you try to save more than 100
settings screen image files in the USB media. In this case,
delete a file from the USB media or use different USB media.
(see page B-27)
In twin needle mode, the automatic needle threading button
cannot be used.
This message is displayed when the automatic needle
threading button is pushed while twin needle sewing is set.
Lower the buttonhole lever. This message is displayed when the buttonhole lever is up, a
buttonhole stitch is selected, and the “Start/Stop” button or
“Reverse Stitch” button is pushed.
Lower the presser foot lever. This message is displayed when the “Presser Foot Lifter”
button is pushed while the presser foot lever is raised/the
needle is lowered.
Not enough available memory to save the pattern. Delete
another pattern?
This message is displayed when the memory is full and the
stitch or pattern cannot be saved.
OK to automatically lower the presser foot?
This message is displayed when is pressed (the
presser foot is raised).
OK to delete the selected pattern? This message is displayed when, after selecting a pattern,
or is pressed and the pattern is about to be
deleted.
OK to delete the setting?
This message appears when or is pressed to
delete the settings for a utility stitch. To delete the selected
settings, press .
Preventive maintenance is recommended. This message is displayed when the machine needs to be
maintained. (see page A-15)
Raise the buttonhole lever. This message is displayed when the buttonhole lever is down,
a stitch other than a buttonhole is selected, and the
“Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse Stitch” button is pushed.
Set the clock. This message appears when the time/date is not set. Set
time/date. (see page B-18)
The bobbin thread is almost empty. This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running
out.
ERROR MESSAGES
A-30
The bobbin winder safety device has activated. Is the thread
tangled?
This message is displayed when the bobbin is being wound,
and the motor locks because the thread is tangled, etc.
The pockets are full. Delete a pattern. This message is displayed when the memory is full and a
pattern must be deleted.
The safety device has been activated. Is the thread tangled? Is
the needle bent?
This message is displayed when the motor locks due to
tangled thread or for other reasons related to thread delivery.
The shutoff support mode has been activated. Turn off the
machine.
This message appears when the machine is in the shutoff
support mode. Turn off the machine once to start the machine
again. (see page B-26)
The “Start/Stop” button does not operate with the foot
controller attached. Remove the foot controller.
This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button is
pushed to sew Utility stitches or Character/Decorative stitches
while the foot controller is connected.
The upper thread may not be threaded correctly. Thread the
upper thread from the beginning.
This message is displayed when it seems that the upper
thread has not been threaded correctly.
The USB media was changed. Do not change the USB media
while it is being read.
This message is displayed when you attempt to select a
pattern after the USB media in which the pattern is saved has
been changed.
There is no needle plate cover. Attach a needle plate cover. This message is displayed when the needle plate cover is not
attached.
This file cannot be used. This message appears if the file format is incompatible with
this machine. Check the list of compatible file formats. (see
page S-94)
This file exceeds the data capacity and cannot be used. Use a
suitable size file.
This message is displayed when the file size exceeds the data
capacity of the machine.
Confirm the file size and format. (see page S-95)
This key cannot be used at this time.
This message is displayed when you press in
the screen other than the Utility Stitch, or press
in the screen other than the Utility Stitch or
Character/Decorative Stitch.
This key does not operate when the needle is down. Raise the
needle and press the key again.
This message is displayed when a key on the LCD display is
touched while the needle is in the down position.
This stitch is not “Dual Feed Mode” compatible. This message appears when the dual feed foot cannot be used
with the current stitch. Select other stitch. (see page B-52)
This USB media cannot be used. This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible
media.
This USB media is incompatible. This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible
USB media. For a list of compatible USB media, visit
“ http://solutions.brother.com
”.
To thread the needle, please remove the fabric from under the
presser foot.
This message is displayed if you press the “Automatic
Threading” button while the dual feed foot is attached and the
presser foot height is 3 mm (1/8 inches) or higher.
Remove the fabric, and then press the “Automatic Threading”
button again.
Transmitting by USB This message is displayed while the USB media is
transmitting.
Turn off the power and replace the needle plate. This message is displayed when you try to sew with a stitch
other than a middle needle position stitch while the single-hole
needle plate is installed.
USB media error This message is displayed when an error occurs with the USB
media.
USB media is not loaded. Load USB media. This message is displayed when you try to recall or save a
pattern while no USB media is loaded.
Use the presser foot lifter button to lower the presser foot. This message is displayed when a button, such as the
“Start/Stop” button, is pushed while the presser foot is raised.
Marks Error Messages Cause/Solution
SPECIFICATIONS
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Appendix A-31
A
2
* Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.
When the speed controller is set to control the zigzag stitch
width, the “Start/Stop” button does not operate.
This message is displayed when the speed control lever is set
to control the zigzag stitch width, and the “Start/Stop” button
is pushed. Use the foot controller to operate the machine.
SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specification
Sewing Machine and Accessories Dimensions of machine Approx. 57.1 cm (W) × 33.2 cm (H) × 28.4 cm (D) (approx.
22-1/2 inches (W) × 13-1/16 inches (H) × 11-3/16 inches (D))
Dimensions of box Approx. 68.5 cm (W) × 55.0 cm (H) × 37.7 cm (D) (approx.
26-15/16 inches (W) × 21-5/8 inches (H) × 14-13/16 inches
(D))
Weight of machine Approx. 15.3 kg (approx. 33.7 lb)
Weight of box (for shipping) Approx. 20.0 kg (approx. 44.1 lb)
Sewing speed 70 to 1050 stitches per minute
Needles Home sewing machine needles (HA × 130)
Marks Error Messages Cause/Solution
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE
A-32
You can use USB media or a computer to upgrade software for your sewing machine.
When an upgrade program is available on “ http://solutions.brother.com
”, please download the files
following the instructions on the website and steps below.
Upgrade Procedure Using USB
Media
a
While pressing the “Automatic Threading”
button, turn the main power to ON.
→ The following screen will appear on the LCD.
b
Press .
c
Insert the USB media into the USB port for
media/mouse on the machine. The media
device should only contain the upgrade file.
a USB port for mouse/media (USB 2.0)
b USB media
d
Press .
→ The upgrade file is loaded.
e
Remove the USB media, and turn the
machine off and on again.
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE
Note
• When using USB media to upgrade the software, check that no data other than the upgrade file is
saved on the USB media being used before starting to upgrade.
Note
• The access lamp will begin blinking after
inserting USB media, and it will take about 5
to 6 seconds to recognize the media. (Time
will differ depending on the USB media).
Note
• If an error occurs, a red text error message
will appear. When the installation is
performed successfully, following message
will appear.
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Appendix A-33
A
2
Upgrade Procedure Using
Computer
a
While pressing the “Automatic Threading”
button, turn the main power to ON.
→ The following screen will appear on the LCD.
b
Press .
c
Plug the USB cable connector into the
corresponding USB ports for the computer
and for the machine.
→ “Removable Disk” will appear in “Computer (My
computer)”.
d
Copy the upgrade file to “Removable Disk”.
→ The following message will appear.
e
When the message disappears, press
.
→ The upgrade file is loaded.
f
Unplug the USB cable, and turn the
machine off and on again.
Note
• Do not connect any additional USB media
devices to your computer when using the
USB cable.
Note
• If an error occurs, a red text error message
will appear. When the installation is
performed successfully, following message
will appear.
INDEX
A-34
A
Accessories
included accessories
............................................................ B-11
options
................................................................................. B-14
Accessory compartment
........................................................... B-11
Adapter
.................................................................................... B-48
Air vent
...................................................................................... B-9
Alphabet characters
character/decorative stitches
................................................. S-78
Appliqué
................................................................................... S-48
quilting
................................................................................. S-38
using a zigzag stitch
.............................................................. S-31
Arrow keys
.............................................................................. S-106
Automatic fabric sensor system
................................................. S-17
Automatic reinforcement stitch key
............................................. S-6
Automatic thread cutting key
.................................................... S-14
Automatic Threading button
......................................... B-11, B-40
B
Back to beginning key ............................................................... S-87
Bar tacks
................................................................................... S-60
Basting
...................................................................................... S-28
Blind hem stitches
..................................................................... S-45
Block move key
...................................................................... S-108
Bobbin
pulling up the bobbin thread
................................................ B-39
setting
.................................................................................. B-37
winding
................................................................................ B-32
Bobbin case
cleaning
............................................................................... A-15
Bobbin clip
.............................................................................. B-13
Bobbin cover
................................................................ B-10, B-38
Bobbin holder (switch)
............................................................. B-34
Bobbin winder
........................................................................... B-9
Bobbin work
.............................................................................. A-2
Button sewing
........................................................................... S-61
4 hole buttons
....................................................................... S-62
shank
.................................................................................... S-62
Buttonhole lever
................................................. B-10, S-56, S-59
Buttonholes
odd-shaped/buttons that do not fit the button holder plate
.... S-58
one-step
................................................................................ S-55
C
Character/Decorative Stitches
adjustments
........................................................................... S-82
combining
............................................................................. S-89
editing
................................................................................... S-84
key functions
......................................................................... S-84
retrieving
.................................................................... S-98, S-99
saving
............................................................. S-95, S-96, S-97
selecting
................................................................................ S-77
sewing
.................................................................................. S-81
Cleaning
LCD screen
.......................................................................... A-15
machine casing
.................................................................... A-15
race
...................................................................................... A-15
Combining Patterns
character/decorative stitches
................................................. S-89
Cord guide bobbin cover
.......................................................... S-32
Crazy quilt
................................................................................ S-32
D
Darning .................................................................................... S-58
Dart seam
................................................................................. S-28
Dual feed foot
.......................................................................... B-52
E
Eco mode ................................................................................. B-26
Editing
character/decorative stitches
................................................. S-84
MY CUSTOM STITCH
........................................................ S-105
Elastic zigzag stitches
............................................................... S-33
Elongation key
.......................................................................... S-86
Enlarger key
........................................................................... S-106
Error messages
.......................................................................... A-29
Eyelet
....................................................................................... S-62
F
Fabrics
fabric/thread/needle combinations
........................................ B-50
sewing heavyweight fabrics
.................................................... S-7
sewing lightweight fabrics
...................................................... S-9
sewing stretch fabrics
................................................... S-9, S-57
Fagoting
................................................................................... S-52
Feed dogs
...................................................................... B-10, S-40
Flat bed attachment
.................................................................... B-9
Flat fell Seam
............................................................................ S-29
Foot controller
................................................................... B-9, S-4
Free motion quilting
free motion echo quilting foot “E”
........................................ S-43
free motion open toe quilting foot “O”
................................. S-40
free motion quilting foot “C”
................................................ S-41
Free motion sewing mode
........................................................ S-40
G
Gathering ................................................................................. S-29
Grid direction key
.................................................................. S-106
H
Handle ....................................................................................... B-9
Handwheel
................................................................................ B-9
Heirloom
.................................................................................. S-53
Hemstitching
daisy stitch
........................................................................... S-53
drawn work
.......................................................................... S-54
I
Image key .......................................................... S-22, S-88, S-107
Insert key
................................................................................ S-109
K
Key functions
character/decorative stitches
................................................. S-84
MY CUSTOM STITCH
........................................................ S-105
utility stitches
....................................................................... B-21
Knee lifter
........................................................................ B-9, S-15
L
L/R SHIFT ................................................................................. S-11
LCD screen
..................................................................... B-9, B-20
cleaning
............................................................................... A-15
locking
................................................................................. S-18
Lower threading
pulling up the bobbin thread
................................................ B-39
setting the bobbin
................................................................. B-37
winding the bobbin
.............................................................. B-32
INDEX
INDEX
Appendix A-35
A
2
M
Main power switch .......................................................... B-9, B-17
Mirror image key
........................................................... S-21, S-86
Multi-directional sewing
........................................................... S-63
MY CUSTOM STITCH
designing
............................................................................ S-103
entering data
....................................................................... S-105
key functions
...................................................................... S-105
retrieving
............................................................................ S-111
saving
................................................................................. S-110
storing in your list
............................................................... S-110
N
Needle
changing the needle
............................................................. B-49
changing the needle position
................................................ S-25
fabric/thread/needle combinations
........................................ B-50
mode
.................................................................................... B-20
twin needle
........................................................................... B-43
Needle bar thread guides
............................................... B-10, B-44
Needle clamp screw
................................................................. B-10
Needle mode selection key
...................................................... B-43
Needle plate
............................................................................. B-10
Needle position
............................................................. S-18, S-25
Needle Position button
............................................................. B-11
O
Operation buttons ........................................................... B-9, B-11
Overcasting
................................................................... S-31, S-33
P
Patchwork ................................................................................ S-32
Piecing
..................................................................................... S-36
1/4" quilting foot with guide
................................................. S-37
Pintuck
..................................................................................... S-30
Pivoting
.................................................................................... S-15
Point delete key
...................................................................... S-107
Power cord
............................................................................... B-18
Power cord receptacle
................................................................ B-9
Presser foot
adapter
................................................................................. B-47
attaching
............................................................................... B-47
pressure
................................................................................ S-17
removing
.............................................................................. B-47
types
..................................................................................... S-67
Presser foot holder
......................................................... B-10, B-47
Presser foot holder screw
.......................................................... B-10
Presser foot lever
............................................................... B-9, S-8
Presser Foot Lifter button
.......................................................... B-11
Presser foot/
Needle exchange key
.................. B-39, B-44, B-47, B-49, B-53
Pre-tension disk
.................................................... B-9, B-34, B-36
Q
Quilting .................................................................................... S-35
free motion
........................................................................... S-40
with satin stitches
................................................................. S-39
R
Race ......................................................................................... A-15
Reinforcement Stitch button
............................................ B-11, S-5
Retrieving
character/decorative stitch patterns
....................................... S-98
computer
............................................................................ S-100
machine’s memory
............................................................... S-98
MY CUSTOM STITCH designs
............................................ S-111
stitch settings
........................................................................ S-23
USB media
........................................................................... S-99
utility stitches
........................................................................ S-23
Reverse Stitch button
....................................................... B-11, S-5
Reverse/Reinforcement stitches
................................................... S-5
S
Satin stitches .................................................................. S-39, S-87
Saving
character/decorative stitches
................................................. S-95
computer
.............................................................................. S-97
machine’s memory
................................................................ S-95
MY CUSTOM STITCH designs
............................................ S-110
stitch settings
......................................................................... S-22
USB media
............................................................................ S-96
utility stitches
........................................................................ S-22
Scallop stitches
......................................................................... S-50
Screen brightness
..................................................................... A-18
Set key
.................................................................................... S-106
Settings
automatic reinforcement stitching
........................................... S-5
automatic thread cutting
....................................................... S-14
display language
.................................................................. B-27
machine setting mode key
.................................................... B-23
stitch length
.......................................................................... S-10
stitch width
........................................................................... S-10
thread tension
....................................................................... S-12
Sewing machine help key
........................................................ B-28
Sewing speed controller (speed control slide)
.......... B-9, B-11, S-3
Sewing type selection key
........................................................ B-30
Shelltuck stitches
...................................................................... S-49
Shutoff support mode
............................................................... B-26
Single/Repeat sewing key
.......................................................... S-86
Single/Triple stitching key
....................................................... S-106
Size selection key
..................................................................... S-86
Smocking stitches
..................................................................... S-51
Speaker
.................................................................................... B-24
Special spool cap
..................................................................... B-33
Specifications
........................................................................... A-31
Spool cap
................................................................................... B-9
Spool net
................................................................................. B-45
Spool pin
................................................................................... B-9
Start/Stop button
...................................................................... B-11
Step stitch patterns
.................................................................... S-92
Stitch setting chart
..................................................................... S-67
Straight stitch foot
..................................................................... S-26
Straight stitch needle plate
........................................................ S-26
Straight stitches
......................................................................... S-24
Supplemental spool pin
....................................... B-9, B-32, B-44
T
Tape attaching .......................................................................... S-33
Tape or elastic attaching
........................................................... S-52
Test key
..................................................................... S-107, S-110
Thread
fabric/thread/needle combinations
....................................... B-50
thread tension
....................................................................... S-12
Thread cutter
..................................................................... B-9, S-4
Thread Cutter button
................................................................ B-11
Thread density key
.................................................................... S-87
Thread guide
............................................. B-9, B-33, B-36, B-44
Thread guide plate
............................................... B-9, B-36, B-40
Top cover
.................................................................................. B-9
Top stitching
............................................................................. S-50
Touch pen
.................................................................. S-106, A-18
Troubleshooting
....................................................................... A-19
Twin needle
............................................................................. B-43
U
Upgrading ................................................................................ A-32
Upper threading
twin needle mode
................................................................ B-43
using the “Automatic Threading” button
.............................. B-40
using the spool net
............................................................... B-45
INDEX
A-36
USB cable .......................................................... B-51, S-97, A-33
USB media
recalling
................................................................................ S-99
saving
................................................................................... S-96
usable
................................................................................... S-94
USB mouse
................................................................... B-26, B-52
USB port connector
for computer
................................................................ B-9, S-97
for mouse/media
................................................................... S-96
Utility stitches
key functions
........................................................................ B-21
pattern explanation key
........................................................ B-31
retrieving
............................................................................... S-23
saving
................................................................................... S-22
selecting
................................................................................ S-21
sewing type selection key
..................................................... B-30
stitch setting chart
................................................................. S-67
W
Walking foot ............................................................................ B-47
Z
Zigzag stitches .......................................................................... S-31
Zipper insertion
centered
................................................................................ S-64
side
....................................................................................... S-65
English
882-D10
Printed in Taiwan
XF6505-001
Please visit us at
http://solutions.brother.com where you can get
product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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