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885-E42/E43
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APPENDIX
UTILITY STITCHES
SEWING BASICS
KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
Operation Manual
Product Code: 885-E42/E43
Sewing Machine
XG2315-001
Be sure to read this document before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product
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Operation Manual
885-E42/E43
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PANTONE 285C K
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning,
when 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, electric 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.
3 Electrical 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.
4 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest
authorized dealer or service center 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 and immediately unplug the power cord.
When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other
part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.
When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise
you may injure your back or knees.
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5 Always keep your work area clear:
Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
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 any object into 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 machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise
the machine may fall, resulting in injuries.
6 Special 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 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 freehand stitching
so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.
7 This machine is not a toy:
Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.
The plastic bag that this 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.
8 For 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.
9 For repair or adjustment:
If the light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by 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.
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Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This machine is intended for household use.
FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
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.
FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
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.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................1
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..........................................................6
ACCESSORIES .....................................................................................................................6
Included accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Optional accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Accessory compartment ................................................................................................................................... 7
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ....................................................8
The main parts ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Needle and presser foot section ...................................................................................................................... 9
Operation buttons ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Operation panel .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Spool pin ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Flip chart ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ...................................................................................13
Power supply precautions .............................................................................................................................. 13
Power supply .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Foot controller ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button) ..................................................... 15
Changing the needle stop position ................................................................................................................. 15
Changing the initial needle position ............................................................................................................... 15
Cancelling the operation beep ....................................................................................................................... 16
THREADING THE MACHINE ............................................................................................17
Winding the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Lower threading ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Upper threading ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Drawing up the lower thread .......................................................................................................................... 30
REPLACING THE NEEDLE .................................................................................................31
Needle precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 31
Needle types and their uses ........................................................................................................................... 31
Checking the needle ...................................................................................................................................... 32
Replacing the needle ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Sewing with the twin needle ........................................................................................................................... 34
REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT ......................................................................................36
Replacing the presser foot ............................................................................................................................. 36
Removing the presser foot holder .................................................................................................................. 37
2. SEWING BASICS ...........................................................................................38
SEWING ............................................................................................................................38
General sewing procedure ............................................................................................................................. 38
Selecting a stitch ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Adjusting the stitch length and width .............................................................................................................. 40
Starting to sew ............................................................................................................................................... 41
Thread tension ............................................................................................................................................... 43
USEFUL SEWING TIPS ......................................................................................................44
Trial sewing .................................................................................................................................................... 44
Changing the sewing direction ....................................................................................................................... 44
Sewing curves ................................................................................................................................................ 44
Sewing thick fabrics ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape .............................................................................................................. 45
Sewing thin fabrics ......................................................................................................................................... 46
Sewing stretch fabrics .................................................................................................................................... 46
Stitching cylindrical pieces ............................................................................................................................. 46
3. UTILITY STITCHES ........................................................................................47
OVERCASTING STITCHES ................................................................................................47
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Using zigzag foot ............................................................................................................................................ 47
Using overcasting foot .................................................................................................................................... 48
BASIC STITCHING ............................................................................................................49
Basic stitching ................................................................................................................................................ 49
BLIND HEM STITCHING ..................................................................................................50
BUTTONHOLE SEWING ...................................................................................................53
Button sewing ................................................................................................................................................. 57
ZIPPER INSERTION ...........................................................................................................59
SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE ............................................................61
Stretch stitching .............................................................................................................................................. 61
Elastic attaching ............................................................................................................................................. 61
APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING ........................................................63
Appliqués ....................................................................................................................................................... 64
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ..................................................................................................................... 64
Piecing ........................................................................................................................................................... 64
Quilting ........................................................................................................................................................... 65
Free-motion quilting ....................................................................................................................................... 66
REINFORCEMENT STITCHING .........................................................................................68
Triple stretch stitching .................................................................................................................................... 68
Bar tack stitching ............................................................................................................................................ 68
DECORATIVE STITCHING ................................................................................................70
Fagoting ......................................................................................................................................................... 71
Scallop stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 72
Smocking ....................................................................................................................................................... 72
Shell tuck stitching ......................................................................................................................................... 73
Joining ............................................................................................................................................................ 73
Heirloom stitching ........................................................................................................................................... 74
SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches) ............................75
Sewing beautiful patterns ............................................................................................................................... 75
Selecting characters ....................................................................................................................................... 76
Checking characters ...................................................................................................................................... 79
Deleting characters ........................................................................................................................................ 79
Sewing the character stitches ........................................................................................................................ 79
ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches) .............................80
4. APPENDIX .....................................................................................................82
STITCH SETTINGS .............................................................................................................82
Utility stitches ................................................................................................................................................. 82
Satin stitches .................................................................................................................................................. 89
Mirror image stitches ...................................................................................................................................... 90
Character stitches .......................................................................................................................................... 93
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................95
Restrictions on oiling ...................................................................................................................................... 95
Precautions on storing the machine ............................................................................................................... 95
Cleaning the machine surface ........................................................................................................................ 95
Cleaning the race ........................................................................................................................................... 95
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................98
Frequent troubleshooting topics ..................................................................................................................... 98
Upper thread tightened up ............................................................................................................................. 98
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric .......................................................................................................... 99
Incorrect thread tension ............................................................................................................................... 102
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed ............................................................................. 103
Error message “E6” appears in the LCD ...................................................................................................... 107
List of symptoms .......................................................................................................................................... 109
ERROR MESSAGES ..........................................................................................................114
Operation beep ............................................................................................................................................ 114
INDEX .............................................................................................................................115
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
ACCESSORIES
Included accessories
After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged,
contact your dealer.
Note
(For U.S.A. only)
Foot controller: Model T
This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 885-E43. The product code is
mentioned on the machine rating plate.
The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122)
The included accessories vary depending on the machine model.
Memo
About zigzag foot “J”;
Press the black button on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for thick seams
to be fed, for example, at the beginning of sewing thick fabrics. (page 45)
aBlack button
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
9. 10.
75/11 1 needle
90/14 1 needle
100/16 1 needle
11. 12.
90/14 1 needle
13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19.
No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas
Others
1
Zigzag foot “J” (on machine)
XZ5134-001
2 Buttonhole foot “A” XC2691-033
3 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-031
4 Monogramming foot “N” XD0810-031
5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-021
6 Blind stitch foot “R” XE2650-001
7 Button fitting foot “M” XE2137-001
8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001
9
Bobbin (4)
(One is on machine.)
SA156
SFB:
XA5539-151
10 Needle set XC8834-021
11 Twin needle 131096-121
12
Ball point needle
(gold colored)
XD0360-021
13 Cleaning brush X59476-021
14 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051
15 Spool cap (large) 130012-024
16
Spool cap (medium)
(on machine)
XE1372-001
17 Spool cap (small) 130013-124
18 Extra spool pin XE2241-001
Foot controller
XD0501-121 (EU area)
XC8816-071 (Other areas)
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No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas
Others
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Optional accessories
The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. Depending on the model you
purchased, the following accessory may be included with your machine.
Accessory compartment
The accessories are stored in a compartment inside
the flat bed attachment. Open the compartment as
shown in the figure below.
a Flat bed attachment
b Storage compartment
Note
Store the accessories in the compartment
when they are not used.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas
Others
1 Walking foot SA140
F033N:
XC2214-052
2 Quilting foot SA129
F005N:
XC1948-052
3 1/4-inch quilting foot SA125
F001N:
XC1944-052
4 Quilting guide SA132
F016N:
XC2215-052
5 Eyelet punch XZ5051-001
No. Part Name
Part Code
Americas
Others
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The illustrations in this operation manual may differ from the actual machine.
The main parts
a Bobbin winder (page 17)
This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the
lower thread.
b Upper tension-control dial (page 43)
This controls the tension of the upper thread.
c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc
(page 19)
Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the
pre-tension disc when winding the bobbin thread.
d Thread take-up lever (page 27)
e Thread cutter (page 42)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment
(page 7 and 46)
g Operation buttons (page 9)
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing
machine model.
h Operation panel (page 10)
This is used to select the stitch and specify the various
settings. Design and position of the operation panel
differs depending on the sewing machine model.
i Spool pin (page 11, 17 and 25)
This holds the spool of thread.
j Handwheel
This is used to manually raise and lower the needle.
k Air vent
This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to
circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing
machine is being used.
l Main power and sewing light switch (page 14)
You can turn the main power and sewing light switch
on and off.
m Jack/socket connector (page 14)
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/
socket connector.
n Foot controller (page 14)
You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to
start and stop sewing.
o Foot controller jack/socket (page 14)
Plug in the foot controller plug.
p Feed dog position lever (page 57 and 67)
Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.
q Presser foot lever (page 25)
This is used to raise and lower the presser foot.
r Thread guide (page 18 and 27)
This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin
and then threading the machine.
s Thread guide cover (page 18 and 27)
Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding
the bobbin thread and threading the machine.
t Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when
transporting the machine.
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Needle and presser foot section
a Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle
threader) (page 28)
b Buttonhole lever
Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes
and bar tacks.
c Presser foot holder
The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.
d Presser foot holder screw
Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser
foot holder in place.
e Presser foot
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the
fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate
presser foot for the selected stitching.
f Needle plate cover release
Use when removing the needle plate cover.
g Needle plate cover
Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race.
h Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick-
set bobbin)
You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.
j Bobbin cover
Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.
k Needle plate
The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing
straight seams.
l Needle bar thread guide
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.
m Presser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower
the presser foot.
n Needle clamp screw
Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place.
Operation buttons
The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model.
a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button
Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew
reverse stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping
the button pressed down to sew in the opposite
direction. For details, refer to “Sewing reinforcement
stitches” (page 42).
b Start/stop button
Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The
machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of
sewing while the button is pressed. When sewing is
stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details,
refer to “Starting to sew” (page 41).
c Needle position button
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the
needle. Be sure to raise the needle before threading the
needle. Use this button to change the sewing direction
or for detailed sewing in small areas. Pressing the button
twice sews one stitch.
d Sewing speed controller
Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing
speed.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Operation panel
The operation panel, located on the front of the
sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and
specify how the stitch will be sewn.
The operation panel differs depending on the sewing
machine model.
a LCD (liquid crystal display)
1 The number of the selected stitch
2 The presser foot type to be used
3 The selected stitch type number
4 The stitch length (mm)
5 The stitch width (mm)
6 The auto reverse/reinforcement
b Stitch selection keys
Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the
number for the stitch that you wish to use. For details,
refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
c Stitch length adjustment key
Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the “–”
side to reduce the stitch length; press the “+” side to
increase the stitch length.)
d Stitch width adjustment key
Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the “–”
side to reduce the stitch width; press the “+” side to
increase the stitch width.)
Keys and indicators
e Utility stitch key
Press this key to select the desired type of utility stitches.
Press this key once or more until the desired stitch type
number is displayed on the LCD. For details, refer to
“Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
f Utility stitch indicator
This indicator lights up when the utility stitch is selected.
g Character stitch key
Press this key to select the desired font type of character
stitches. Press this key once or more until the desired
stitch type number is displayed on the LCD. For details,
refer to “Selecting characters” (page 76).
h Character stitch indicator
This indicator lights up when the character stitch is
selected.
h
e
f
g
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Spool pin
As shown, press down on the spool pin lever with
your finger to raise the spool pin.
Storing the spool cap
The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small)
can be stored by attaching it to the spool pin as
shown in the illustration. When attaching the
spool cap, position it with the rounded side
toward the spool pin.
Storing the spool pin
When placing the cover on the sewing machine
before storing or if the spool pin will not be used,
return the spool pin to its storage position.
Remove the spool from the spool pin, and then
fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration,
until it snaps into place to secure it.
Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,
otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.
CAUTION
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Installing the spool pin
a
If the spool pin has been removed from the
machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into
the hole on the back of the machine, as
shown.
a Hole
b Tab
b
Push the spool pin down until it locks into
place.
Flip chart
You can check the pattern numbers of the stitches
using the flip chart on the machine.
Hold the notch with your finger to flip the chart.
For models equipped with a flip chart on the top
panel
For models equipped with a flip chart on the front
panel
a Notch
1
1
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Power supply
a
Insert the plug into a wall outlet.
a Main power switch
b Jack/socket connector
b
Set the main power switch to “I”.
X The sewing light comes on when the
machine is turned on.
Memo
When the machine is turned on, the needle
and the feed dogs will make sound when
they move; this is not a malfunction.
c
To turn off the machine, set the main power
switch to “
{”.
X The sewing light goes off when the
machine is turned off.
Note
If a power outage occurs while the sewing
machine is being operated, turn off the
sewing machine and unplug the power
supply cord. When restarting the sewing
machine, follow the necessary procedure to
correctly operate the machine.
(For U.S.A. only)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade wider than the other). To reduce the
risk of electric 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.
Foot controller
Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on
the rear side of the sewing machine.
a Foot controller jack/socket
When you press the foot controller down lightly, the
machine will run at a low speed. When you press
harder, the machine’s speed will increase. When you
take your foot off the foot controller, the machine
will stop.
You should make sure that nothing is placed on the
foot controller when the machine is not in use.
Note
When the foot controller is plugged in, the
start/stop button cannot be used to start
sewing (only for models equipped with the
start/stop button).
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1
When connecting the foot controller, be sure
to turn off the sewing machine in order to
prevent the machine from accidentally being
started.
Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build
up on the foot controller. Doing so could
cause a fire or an electric shock.
CAUTION
Slower
Faster
CAUTION
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Sewing speed controller
(for models equipped with
the start/stop button)
a
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or
right to select the desired sewing speed.
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to
sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed
controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.
a Sewing speed controller
The speed set using the sewing speed
controller is the foot controller’s maximum
sewing speed.
Changing the needle stop position
Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in
the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, the machine can
be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Hold down the “–” side of (stitch selection
key) on the left and turn on the sewing machine.
After turning on the sewing machine, release
the “–” side of (stitch selection key).
X The needle stop position changes to the
raised position.
Memo
Perform the same operation to change the
needle stop position to the lowered position.
Changing the initial needle
position
Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is
automatically selected when the sewing machine is
turned on. The machine can be set so that the
straight stitch (center needle position) is
automatically selected when it is turned on.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Hold down the “+” side of (stitch selection
key) on the left and turn on the sewing
machine.
After turning on the sewing machine, release
the “+” side of (stitch selection key).
X The initial needle position changes to
the center needle position.
Memo
The specified initial needle position is
maintained even after the machine is turned
off.
Perform the same operation to change the
initial needle position to the left needle
position.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Cancelling the operation beep
When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to
beep each time a key is pressed. This setting can be
changed so that the machine does not beep.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Hold down the “–” side of (stitch width
adjustment key) and turn on the sewing
machine.
After turning on the sewing machine, release
the “-” side of (stitch width adjustment
key).
X The machine is now set so that it will
not beep.
Memo
Perform the same operation to change the
setting so that machine beeps.
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THREADING THE MACHINE
Winding the bobbin
This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin.
For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 20.
a
As shown, press down on the spool pin lever
with your finger.
X The spool pin swings up.
b
Remove the spool cap.
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing
machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine.
We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from other models, the
machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the
same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151).
a Bobbin-winding
thread guide
b Bobbin winder shaft
c Bobbin
CAUTION
Actual size
This model Other models
11.5 mm
(7/16 inch)
Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,
otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.
CAUTION
Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding
the bobbin. The thread may become tangled if
the bobbin winder is used without raising the
spool pin.
CAUTION
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
c
Fully insert the spool of thread for the bobbin
onto the spool pin.
Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is
horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front
at the bottom.
d
Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap
positioned toward the left, slide the spool cap
onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right
so that the spool is moved to the right end of
the spool pin.
Memo
When sewing with fine, cross-wound
thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a
small space between the cap and the spool.
a Spool cap (small)
b Spool (cross-wound thread)
c Space
e
While holding the spool with your right hand,
and then pass the thread under the thread
guide.
a Thread guide
f
Pass the thread under the thread guide cover
from the back to the front.
Hold the thread with your right hand so that
there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out,
and then pass the thread under the thread
guide cover with your left hand.
a Thread guide cover
If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned
correctly, the thread may become tangled
around the spool pin or the machine may be
damaged.
Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing
you to choose a spool cap that best fits the
size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too
small for the spool being used, the thread may
catch on the slit in the spool or the machine
may be damaged.
CAUTION
a
c
b
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Lower threading
Install the bobbin wound with thread.
For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page 23.
Memo
The direction for feeding the bobbin thread
is indicated by marks on the needle plate
cover. Be sure to thread the machine as
indicated.
a
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or
press (needle position button) (for models
equipped with the needle position button), and
raise the presser foot lever.
b
Turn off the sewing machine.
c
Slide the button and open the cover.
a Cover
b Slide button
d
Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in
the direction shown by the arrow.
Winding the bobbin improperly may cause
the thread tension to loosen, breaking the
needle and resulting in injury.
a Wound evenly
b Wound poorly
The bobbin was designed specifically for this
sewing machine. If bobbins from other
models are used, the machine will not operate
correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156,
SFB: XA5539-151).
Make sure you turn the power off while
threading the machine. If you accidentally
step on the foot controller and the machine
starts to sew, you could be injured.
CAUTION
1
2
Actual size
This model Other models
11.5 mm
(7/16 inch)
CAUTION
Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread
unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls
in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread
tension to be incorrect or break the needle.
12
CAUTION
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1
e
Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin
down with your finger, and then pass the
thread through the slit, as shown.
If the thread is not correctly inserted through
the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin
case, it may cause incorrect thread tension
(page 43).
a Tension-adjusting spring
f
Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in
place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on
the right side (see arrow b) until the cover
clicks into place.
Replace the cover so that the end of the
thread comes out from the left side of the
cover (as shown by the line in the diagram).
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
Memo
The direction for feeding the bobbin thread
is indicated by marks on the needle plate
cover. Be sure to thread the machine as
indicated.
a
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or
press (needle position button) (for models
equipped with the needle position button), and
raise the presser foot lever.
b
Turn off the sewing machine.
c
Slide the button and open the cover.
a Cover
b Slide button
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
1
Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread
unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls
in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread
tension to be incorrect or break the needle.
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CAUTION
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
e
While lightly holding down the 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.)
Note
If the thread is not correctly inserted
through the tension-adjusting spring of the
bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread
tension (page 43).
a Tension-adjusting spring
f
Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in
place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on
the right side (see arrow b) until the cover
clicks into place.
Memo
You can begin sewing immediately without
drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want
to draw up the bobbin thread before you
start to sew, follow to the procedure in
“Drawing up the lower thread” (page 30).
1
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1
Memo
When sewing with fine, cross-wound
thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a
small space between the cap and the spool.
a Spool cap (small)
b Spool (cross-wound thread)
c Space
h
While holding the spool with your right hand,
and then pass the thread under the thread
guide.
a Thread guide
i
Pass the thread under the thread guide cover
from the back to the front.
Hold the thread with your right hand so that
there is no slack in the thread that is pulled
out, and then pass the thread under the thread
guide cover with your left hand.
a Thread guide cover
j
Feed the upper thread as shown in the
illustration below.
k
Make sure you guide the thread through the
thread take-up lever from right to left as
shown in the illustration below.
a Thread take-up lever
Memo
If the needle is not raised, the thread take-
up lever cannot be threaded. Be sure to
press the needle position button to raise the
needle before threading the thread take-up
lever.
a
c
b
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d
Fully lower the needle threader lever.
X The end of the needle threader rotates
toward you and the hook passes
through the eye of the needle.
e
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.
a Hook
b Thread
f
While lightly holding the thread, release the
needle threader lever. The hook will pull the
thread through the needle.
g
Pull the loop of the thread passed through the
eye of the needle toward the rear of the
machine.
a Loop of thread
h
Raise the presser foot lever.
a Presser foot lever
i
Pass the end of the thread through the presser
foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches)
of thread toward the rear of the machine.
a 5 cm (2 inches)
Note
If you incorrectly feed the thread you may
cause sewing problems.
Be careful not to pull on the thread with force
or it may bend the needle.
If the thread does not pass through the eye of
the needle, start from step
c again.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Drawing up the lower thread
a
Lightly hold the end of the upper thread.
a Upper thread
b
While holding the end of the upper thread,
raise the needle either by turning the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so
that the mark on the wheel points up or by
pressing (needle position button) (for
models equipped with the needle position
button) once or twice.
c
Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower
thread.
a Upper thread
b Lower thread
d
Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both
threads and pull them toward the back of the
machine under the presser foot.
a Upper thread
b Lower thread
For models equipped with the quick-set
bobbin
You can begin sewing immediately without
drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing
gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower
thread by hand so that some thread will be left
over. Before you draw up the lower thread, put
the bobbin back in.
a
Pass the thread along the slit in the direction
of the arrow, and leave it there without
cutting it.
The bobbin cover should still be removed.
b
Draw up the lower thread as described in
steps a to d.
c
Replace the bobbin cover.
a Mark b Needle position button
or
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REPLACING THE NEEDLE
This section provides information on sewing machine needles.
Needle precautions
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these
precautions is extremely dangerous. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.
Needle types and their uses
The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the
following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.
Note
Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It may cause malfunctions.
Memo
The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the higher the needle number, the thicker the
needle.
Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the
machine.
Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury.
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
30 100/16
50
90/14–100/16
Corduroy Synthetic thread
50–60
Tweed Silk thread
Stretch fabrics
Jersey
Thread for knits 50–60
Ball point needle
75/11–90/14
(gold colored)
Tricot
Easily frayed fabrics
Cotton thread
50–90
65/9–90/14Synthetic thread
Silk thread 50
For top-stitching
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
30 100/16
50–60 75/11–90/14
CAUTION
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Ball point needle
Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch
fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily
occur.
Use the ball point needle for best results when
sewing patterns using monogramming foot “N”.
The factory recommended needle is “HG-4BR”
(Organ). Schmetz needles “JERSEY BALL POINT”
130/705H SUK 90/14 may be used as a substitute.
Transparent nylon thread
Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the
fabric or thread.
Checking the needle
Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous
since the needle may break while the machine is
being operated.
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the
needle on a flat surface and check that the distance
between the needle and the flat surface is even.
a Flat side
b Needle type marking
Correct needle
a Flat surface
Incorrect needle
If the distance between the needle and the flat
surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use
a bent needle.
a Flat surface
Replacing the needle
Replace the needle as described below. Use the
disc-shaped screwdriver and a needle that has been
determined to be straight according to the
instructions in “Checking the needle”.
a
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the
mark on the wheel points up. (With models
equipped with (needle position button),
raise the needle by pressing once or
twice.)
b
Turn off the sewing machine.
The appropriate fabric, thread and needle
combinations are shown in the table on the
previous page. If the combination of the
fabric, thread and needle is not correct,
particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such
as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to
75/11), the needle may bend or break. In
addition, the stitching may be uneven or
puckered or there may be skipped stitches.
CAUTION
1
2
1
a Mark b Needle position button
Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn
off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries
may occur if the foot controller or the start/
stop button is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
1
or
CAUTION
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT
Replacing the presser foot
Replace the presser foot as described below.
a
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the
mark on the wheel points up. (With models
equipped with (needle position button),
raise the needle by pressing once or twice.)
b
If the sewing machine has been turned on,
turn it off.
c
Raise the presser foot lever.
a Presser foot lever
d
Press the black button at the back of the
presser foot holder to release the presser foot.
a Black button
b Presser foot holder
e
Place a different presser foot below the holder
so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the
shank in the holder.
Position the presser foot so the letter indicating
the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is positioned to
be read.
a Presser foot holder
b Shank
c Pin
Note
The presser foot to be used with each stitch
appears in the LCD. To select a stitch, refer
to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the
controller, the machine will start and you may be injured.
Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong presser
foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.
Only use presser feet that have been designed to be used with this machine. Using other any presser feet
may cause an accident or injury.
CAUTION
a Mark b Needle position button
Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off
the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if
the foot controller or the start/stop button is
accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
or
CAUTION
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SEWING BASICS
2 SEWING BASICS
SEWING
Basic sewing operations are described below.
Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.
General sewing procedure
Follow the basic procedures below to sew.
While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your
hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur.
Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may
break.
Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend.
1
Turn on the
machine.
Turn on the sewing machine.
For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Power supply” (page 14).
2 Select the stitch.
Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn.
For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
3
Attach the presser
foot.
Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch.
For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 36).
4 Start sewing.
Position the fabric, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, cut the
threads.
For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 41).
CAUTION
39
2
Selecting a stitch
Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired
stitch.
When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight
stitch ( left needle position) is selected.
a
Turn on the sewing machine.
b
Confirm that the utility stitch indicator is lit. If
it is not lit, press the utility stitch key to turn
on the utility stitch indicator.
a Utility stitch key
b Utility stitch indicator
c
Confirm that the desired stitch type number is
displayed on the LCD. If it is not, press the
utility stitch key once or more until the
desired stitch type number is displayed on the
LCD.
a Utility stitch key
b Stitch type number
d
Press (stitch selection keys). The
number of the selected stitch is displayed.
Press the “+” or “–” side of to increase or
reduce the number by one. Pressing on the
right changes the digit on the right and pressing
on the left changes the digit on the left.
X The stitch is selected.
Memo
The pattern numbers of the stitches are
displayed on the machine.
e
Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD.
a Presser foot type
For details, refer to
“Replacing the presser
foot” (page 36)
.
Memo
The presser foot to be used is indicated by
the letter (J, A, etc.) that appears above or
beside the stitch number.
f
If necessary, adjust the stitch length and
width.
For details on sewing with each of the stitches,
refer to the following example.
Stitch type
number
Stitch type
1 Utility stitches
2 Satin stitches
3 Mirror image stitches
a
b
a
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SEWING BASICS
Adjusting the stitch length
and width
[Example] Selecting stitch .
a
Press the stitch selection keys to select stitch 05.
With on the right, select “5”, and with
on the left, select “0”.
b
Press the “+” or “–” side of (stitch
length adjustment key) to increase or reduce
the stitch length.
a Stitch length
b Stitch length adjustment key
c Short
d Long
c
Press the “+” or “–” side of (stitch width
adjustment key) to increase or reduce the
stitch width.
a Stitch width
b Stitch width adjustment key
c Narrow
d Wide
Note
When the stitch length or stitch width is
changed from the standard setting,
around or disappears from the LCD.
When the stitch length or stitch width is
reset back to the standard setting,
reappears around or in the LCD.
After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn
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.
If the stitches are bunched together, increase
the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the
stitches bunched together may result in the
needle bending or breaking.
CAUTION
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2
Starting to sew
a
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark
on the wheel points up. (With models equipped
with (needle position button), raise the
needle by pressing once or twice.)
b
Raise the presser foot lever.
a Presser foot lever
c
Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass
the thread under the presser foot, and then
pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread
toward the rear of the machine.
a 5 cm (2 inches)
d
While holding the end of the thread and the
fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel
toward you (counterclockwise) with your
right hand to lower the needle to the starting
point of the stitching.
e
Lower the presser foot lever.
a Presser foot lever
f
On models equipped with a sewing speed
controller, slide the sewing speed controller
to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed.
Refer to “Sewing speed controller (for models
equipped with the start/stop button)”
(page 15).
a Sewing speed controller
g
Slowly press down on the foot controller.
(With models equipped with (start/stop
button), if the foot controller is not connected,
press once.)
aStart/stop button
X The machine starts sewing.
a Mark b Needle position button
or
or
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Thread tension
The thread tension will affect the quality of your
stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change
fabric or thread.
Memo
We recommend that you do a test sample
on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.
Correct tension
Correct tension is important as too much or too
little tension will weaken your seams or cause
puckers on your fabric.
Upper tension is too tight
Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.
Note
If the bobbin thread was incorrectly
threaded, the upper thread may be too tight.
In this case, refer to
“Lower threading”
(page 22)
and rethread the bobbin thread.
Solution
Reduce the tension by turning the upper
tension-control dial to a lower number.
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
page 22, 23.
Upper tension is too loose
Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.
Note
If the upper thread was incorrectly
threaded, the upper thread may be too
loose. In this case, refer to
“Upper
threading” (page 25)
and rethread the upper
thread.
Solution
Increase the tension by turning the upper
tension-control dial to a higher number.
1
2
3
4
a Wrong side
b Surface
c Upper thread
d Lower thread
1
2
3
4
5
a Wrong side
b Surface
c Upper thread
d Lower thread
e Loops appear on
surface of fabric
4
3
5
1
2
3
4
5
a Wrong side
b Surface
c Upper thread
d Lower thread
e Loops appear on
wrong side of
fabric
4
3
5
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SEWING BASICS
USEFUL SEWING TIPS
Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when
sewing your project.
Trial sewing
After you select a stitch, the machine automatically
sets the stitch width and length for the stitch that is
selected.
However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since,
depending on the type of fabric and stitching being
sewn, the desired results may not be achieved.
For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread
that are the same as those used for your project, and
check the thread tension and stitch length and width.
Since the results differ depending on the type of
stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn,
perform the trial sewing under the same conditions
that will be used with your project.
Changing the sewing
direction
a
When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the
sewing machine.
Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the
needle was raised, lower the needle either by
turning the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) or by pressing (needle
position button) once (for models equipped
with the needle position button).
b
Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the
fabric.
Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.
c
Lower the presser foot lever and continue
sewing.
Sewing curves
Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing
direction to sew around the curve.
When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag
stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain
a finer stitch.
Sewing thick fabrics
If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot
If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser
foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to
bring the presser foot to its highest position.
When using the twin needle, be sure to raise
the needle before changing the sewing
direction. If the fabric is turned while the
needle is lowered, the needle may bend or
break.
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UTILITY STITCHES
Using overcasting foot
a
Attach overcasting foot “G”.
b
Select stitch , or .
For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 39).
c
Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric
against the guide of the presser foot, and then
lower the presser foot lever.
a Guide
d
Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle
does not touch the presser foot.
e
Sew with the edge of the fabric against the
presser foot guide.
a Needle drop point
After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn
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.
a Check that the needle does not touch the
presser foot.
1
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UTILITY STITCHES
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold,
adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly
catches the fold by pressing the “+” side of the
stitch width adjustment key.
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
If the needle does not catch the hem fold, adjust
the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches
the fold by pressing the “-” side of the stitch width
adjustment key.
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
For details on changing the stitch width,
refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 39).
l
Sew with the fold of the hem against the
presser foot guide.
m
Remove the basting stitching and turn the
fabric right side up.
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric
1
2
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric
1
2
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UTILITY STITCHES
e
Attach the presser foot holder to the right side
of the pin on zipper foot “I”.
a Pin on the right side
b Needle drop point
f
Select stitch .
g
With the right side of the fabric facing up,
continue sewing with the zipper on the right
side of the presser foot.
a Stitching
b Right side of fabric
c Basting stitching
d End of zipper opening
Sew the stitching in order, from a to c.
Memo
If the presser foot contacts the zipper slider,
leave the needle lowered (in the fabric) and
raise the presser foot. After moving the
slider so it will not contact the presser foot,
lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
To sew with the zipper on the left side of the
presser foot, attach the presser foot holder
to the left side of the pin on zipper foot “I”
in step
e.
a Left side of the pin
b Needle drop point
h
When you have finished sewing, remove the
basting stitching.
Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the
needle does not hit the presser foot before
you start sewing. If you choose a different
stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and
break the needle. You may also be injured.
I
CAUTION
Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper
during sewing. If the needle hits the zipper,
the needle may break and you may be injured.
CAUTION
I
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UTILITY STITCHES
Appliqués
You can create an appliqué by cutting a different
piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a
decoration.
a
Baste the cut design to the fabric.
b
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
c
Select stitch .
d
Sew along the edge of the fabric with the
needle dropping off the edge at the right.
a Appliqué fabric
b Needle drop point
e
Remove the basting, if necessary.
Memo
Make reinforcing straight stitches at the
beginning and the end of stitching.
Patchwork (crazy quilt)
stitching
a
Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and
place it over the lower piece.
b
Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the
pattern spans both pieces.
Piecing
Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called
“piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a
6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance.
Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from
either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.
a
Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the
fabric that you wish to piece together.
b
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
c
Select stitch or
.
If glue is used to hold the cut design in place
on the fabric, do not apply glue to areas that
will be sewn with the machine. If glue is
attached to the needle or race, the machine
may be damaged.
CAUTION
Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin
during sewing, as the needle can break. You
may also be injured.
CAUTION
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3
c
Hold the quilting foot in place with your right
hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder
screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver in
your left hand.
a Presser foot holder screw
d
Slide the feed dog position lever, located at the
rear of the machine on the base, to (to
the right as seen from the front of the machine).
a Feed dog position lever
(as seen from the rear of the machine)
X The feed dogs are lowered.
e
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a
stitch.
f
Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, then
move the fabric to follow the pattern.
Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the
beginning and end of sewing.
a Pattern
g
After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog
position lever to (to the left as seen from
the front of the machine) and turn the
handwheel to raise the dogs.
Normally, the feed dog position lever is
positioned at .
Be sure to securely tighten the screws with
the disc-shaped screwdriver, otherwise the
needle may touch the presser foot, causing it
to bend or break.
CAUTION
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UTILITY STITCHES
Heirloom stitching
When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes
are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch.
This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin
or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave
fabrics.
a
Insert the wing needle.
Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.
For details on inserting a needle, refer to
“Replacing the needle” (page 32).
b
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
c
Select stitch , , , , , ,
or
.
d
Start sewing.
The needle threader cannot be used with the
wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine
may be damaged. Manually pass the thread
through the eye of the needle from the front
to the back. For details, refer to “Upper
threading” (page 25).
Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch)
or less, otherwise the needle may bend or
break.
After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn
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.
CAUTION
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