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834-853-005(E)
Printed in Japan
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 13.2 V d.c.,
3 Watts.
WARNINGTo reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or
near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it
has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer service center for examination, repair,
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing
machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the
like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SECTION I NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Detachable Extension Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply . . . . . . . . 6
Controlling Sewing Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
To Use Start/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Speed Setting Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
To Use Foot Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Winding the Bobbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9
Removing the Bobbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Winding the Bobbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inserting the Bobbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Threading the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11
Threading the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Needle Threader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread . . . . . . . . 11
Presser Foot Lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pressure Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Up
/Down Needle, Auto-Lock and Reverse
Buttons
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Up/Down Needle Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Auto-Lock Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Reverse Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting Needle and Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjust the Top Thread Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Choose the Correct Tension . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tension is too Tight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tension is too Loose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SECTION III STRAIGHT,BUTTONHOLE
AND UTILlTY SEWING
Selecting Patterns (Ordinary Sewing) . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Language Selection Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Straight Seam Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–20
Up/Down Needle Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Starting to Sew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing Sewing Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Finishing Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Seam Allowance Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turn a Square Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting Stitch Length and Left/Right Needle
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Manual Stitch Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Variable Needle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Straight Stitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Zigzag Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Manual Stitch Width and Length . . . . . . . 22
Overcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23–24
Zigzag Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Multiple Zigzag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Overcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Knit Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Double Overedge Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Overlock Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sensor Buttonholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25–28
Three Types of Buttonhole . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Preparation for Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
To Sew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25–27
To Alter Buttonhole Stitch Width and
Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
Rounclend and Keyhole Buttonhole . . . . 28
Corded Buttonhole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Zipper Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–31
To Snap On the Zipper Foot . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fabric Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
To Sew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–31
Blind Stitch Hemming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing Needle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Darning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Eyelets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Shell Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Appliqué . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Drawn work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Scallop Hems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Patchwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fagoting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Elastic Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Smocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Pintack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Decorative Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cross Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing Needles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
To Attach and Remove Presser Feet . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting Pattern Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION IV PROFESSIONAL STYLE
EMBROIDERY
Getting Ready to Sew Professional Style
Embroidery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Interfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting Needle and Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using Built-in Monogramming Mode . . . . . . . 42–44
To Raise or Lower the Feed Dog . . . . . . . . . 42
To Attach Embroidery Foot P . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop . . 43
Threading the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
To Attach the Embroidery Hoop to the
Machine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44
Sewing Built-in Letters and Numbers . . . . . . . 45–50
To Select Letter Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
To Compose Words, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
To Sew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47–48
If the Thread Breaks While Embroidering . . . 49
Combining Letters in Script Style
(Upper & Lowercase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
European Letters in Block Style
(Lowercase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Embroidery with Optional Memory Cards . . 51–54
To Insert the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
To Eject the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop . . 52
Embroidery with Large Pattern Memory
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Skipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Embroidery with Large Pattern Memory
Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Embroidery with Blank Memory Card and Scan’n .
Sew, Scan’n SewPC (Optional Accessories) . . . . 54
When Messages Appear on Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
SECTION V CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Care of Your Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55–57
Replancing the Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Cleaning the Bobbin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Exposing the Hook Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Cleaning the Hook Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Replacing the Bobbin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58–60
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SECTION 1 NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts
q Pressure dial
w Flip-top sewing instruction panel
e Thread tension dial
r Spool holder (Large)
t Bobbin winder spindle
y Key pad
u Visual touch screen
i Speed setting lever
o Up/down needle button
!0 Auto-lock button
!1 Reverse button
!2 Start/stop button
!3 Extension table (Accessory box)
!4 Hook cover plate release button
!5 Hook cover plate
!6 Needle threader
!7 Thread cutter
!8 Screen sharpness adjustment dial*
!9 Memory key (see page 33 and 46)
@0 Clear key (see page 46)
@1 Menu key (see pages 15 and 42)
@2 Letter size key (see pages 45 and 48)
@3 Letter style key (see page 45)
@4 Space check key (see page 48 and 49)
@5 Previous page key (see page 15)
@6 Next page key (see page 15)
@7 Return key (see pages 15, 27 and 48)
* Brightness of the screen can be changed by turning
the screen sharpness adjustment dial (located beneath
the flip-top sewing instruction panel).
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!1
!0
!2
!3
!5
!4
!6
!7
!8
@2
@4
@5
!9
@0
@3
@6
@1
@7
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!0
!1
!2
Names of Parts
q
Carrying handle
w
Thread take-up lever
e
Presser foot lifter
r
Buttonhole lever
t
Drop feed lever
y
Carriage
u
Power switch
i
Machine sockets
o
Card eject button
!0
Memory card
!1
Memory card slot
!2
Handwheel
Detachable Extension Table
For Free Arm Sewing
To remove, lift out the extension table toward you as
illustrated.
Advantages of free arm sewing:
* Avoid fabric bunching around the needle when
bar tacking to reinforce pockets, plackets and
waistlines.
* For stitching sleeves, waistbands, pants legs, or
any circular garment area.
* For darning socks or mending knees, elbows, or
areas of wear in children’s clothes.
For Flat-bed Sewing
Position the tabs on the base grooves and push down
gently.
q
Extension table
w Tabs
e Base grooves
w
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q
5
qwer
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!0
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5
!6
!7
!8
!9
@0
@1
Standard Accessories
q C: Overedge foot
w
F: Satin stitch foot
e
G: Blind hem foot
r
E: Zipper foot
t M: Overcasting foot
y
P: Embroidery foot
u
R: Automatic buttonhole foot
i
Set of needles
o
Screwdriver
!0 Bobbins
!1 Additional spool pin
!2 Spool pin felt
!3 Lint brush
!4 Seam ripper
!5 Embroidery hoop No. 1
!6 Small spool holder
!7 Large spool holder
!8 Foot compartment
!9 Extension table (Accessory Box)
@0 Power supply cord
@1 Foot control
@2 Carrying case
@2
!5
6
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SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW
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Connecting Machine to Power Supply
Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage
and frequency shown on the machine conform to your
electrical power.
¡ To sew using foot control
* Turn off the power switch, and insert the foot
control plug
q
, machine plug
w
into the machine
and power supply plug
e
into the wall in this order.
q
Foot control plug
w
Machine plug
e
Power supply plug
r
Power switch
t
Power supply cord
y
Foot control
¡ To sew using start/stop button
* Turn off the power switch, insert only the machine
plug
w
into the machine and power supply plug
e
into the wall.
* Turn on the power switch.
Note:
* The foot control cannot be used in embroidery mode.
* If you turn off the power switch, wait 5 seconds
before turning it on again.
* After turning on the power it is not abnormal to
hear a slight humming sound coming from the
internal motor.
For Your Safety
1. While in operation, always keep your eye on the
sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts
such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
2. Always turn off the power switch and unplug
from the power supply:
* When leaving the machine unattended.
* When attaching or removing parts.
* When cleaning the machine.
3. Do not place anything on the foot control, except
in use.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “0” of a switch indicates the “off position
of a switch.
“For appliances with 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 Model 21371 or Model 21249 for
use with Sewing Machine Model 8100.”
(For U.S.A. market only).
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Controlling Sewing Speed
To Use Start/Stop Button
To use this button you must disconnect the foot
control from the machine.
This button can be used for Professional style
Embroidery. It can be also be used for ordinary
sewing, if you wish. The machine starts running
slowly for the first few stitches, then it runs at the
speed set by the speed setting lever.
* You cannot use the Start/Stop button when the
foot c ontrol is connected to the sewing machine.
Speed Setting Lever
Sewing speed can be controlled by the speed setting
lever.
To increase sewing speed, slide the lever to the right.
To decrease sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.
To Use Foot Control
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The
harder you press on the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
* To use the foot control, slide the speed setting
lever to “High”.
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Winding the Bobbin
z Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on
the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as
shown.
Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly
against the spool of thread.
* The small spool holder is used with narrow or
small spools of thread.
* To use the additional spool pin, guide the upper
thread as shown in x, c
and then v.
x Pass the thread under the thread guide.
c Guide the thread around the thread guide.
v Pass the thread through the thread guide.
b Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the
inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin
winder spindle.
n Push the bobbin to the right.
m With the free end of the thread held in your hand,
depress the foot control. Stop the machine when it
has made a few turns, and cut the thread close to the
hole in the bobbin.
, Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is
fully wound, it will stop automatically. Return the
bobbin winder to its original position by moving the
spindle to the left, and cut the thread as shown.
* The machine will not sew until the spindle is in
the left position.
q
Spool pin
w
Spool
e
Spool holder
r
Additional spool pin
t
Felt
y
Additional spool pin hole
u
Bobbin winder spindle
x
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¡ Removing the Bobbin
Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right,
and remove the cover plate.
q
Hook cover plate release button
w
Hook cover plate
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¡ Inserting the Bobbin
z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the
thread running off in the counterclockwise
direction.
q
End of thread
x Guide the thread into the Notch
A
on the front
side of the bobbin holder.
Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the
tension spring blades.
w
Notch
A
c Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread
slips into Notch
B
.
Pull out about 15 cm (6" ) of thread.
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Notch
B
v Attach the hook cover plate.
Check the threading by referring to the chart shown
on the hook cover plate.
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Threading chart
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x
c
v
B
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1/8
3/8
5/8
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Threading the Machine
¡ Threading the Machine
z Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the up/down
needle button twice to raise the needle (see page 10).
Hold the upper thread as shown and pass the
thread under the thread guide
q
.
Guide the thread around thread guide
w
as
shown.
Pull the thread down and around the check spring
holder from right to left, then pull up the thread.
x Firmly draw the thread from right to left into the
eye of the take-up lever.
Then down through the lower thread guide.
c Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide
from the left.
Thread the needle from front to back or use the
needle threader.
q
Thread guide
w
Thread guide
z
x
cv
¡ Needle Threader
z Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down
the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
x Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the
illustration, then insert Hook
q
into the needle
eye. Lead the thread around Guide
w
and under
Hook
q
.
c Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the
illustration, drawing the thread loop through the
needle.
v Pull the thread through the needle eye.
* The needle threader can be used with a #11 to
#16 needle or a Janome Blue Tip needle. Thread
size 50 to 100 should also work well.
q
Hook
w
Guide
x
c
z
w
q
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¡ Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread
z Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread
lightly with your left hand.
x Press the up/down needle button twice to pick up
the bobbin thread. Draw up the needle thread
together with a loop of bobbin thread.
q
Up/down needle button
c Slide 10 cm (4" ) of both threads to the back under
the presser foot.
z
x
c
Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser
foot. You can raise it about 1/4" higher than the
normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot
or to help you place heavy fabric under it.
q
Presser foot lifter
q
q
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q
Pressure Dial
The pressure dial should be set at “ 3 ” for regular
sewing. Reduce the pressure to “ 2 ” for appliqué, cut
work, drawn work, basting and embroidery.
Set the pressure to “ 1 ” when sewing chiffon, lace,
organdy and other fine fabrics. Velours and knits with
a lot of stretch may also require a “ 1 ” setting.
Align the number on the dial with the setting mark.
q
Setting mark
Up/Down Needle, Auto-Lock and Reverse Buttons
¡ Up/Down Needle Button
When this button is pressed, the needle bar goes down
and stops in the lowest position. When pressed again,
the needle bar goes up and stops in the highest
position.
w
Up/down needle button
¡ Auto-Lock Button
When stitches , , or are selected, the
machine will immediately sew locking stitches and
automatically stop when the auto-lock button is
pressed. When sewing all other stitches, the machine
will sew locking stitches at the end of the current
pattern and automatically stop.
e
Auto-lock button
¡ Reverse Button
When stitches , , or are selected, the
machine will sew in reverse while the reverse button
is pressed. If you press the reverse button when
sewing all other stitches, the machine will
immediately sew locking stitches and automatically
stop.
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Reverse button
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FABRIC
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de
Soie, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Leather, Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine,
Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finish
Selecting Needle and Thread
For general sewing use needle size 11 or 14. A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight
fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric
without fraying the needle thread.
In the needle case you will find Two size 14s, two size 11s and one blue tipped needle. Use a blue tipped needle
to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics.
There are also specialty needles available from your sewing machine dealer. A denim needle with a sharp tip is used
to effectively pierce dense fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a special topstitching needle with a
larger eye accommodates heavier weight thread. Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede allowing
the thread to follow through the hole.
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics are
permanent and are often caused by damaged needles.
Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.
TYPE OF NEEDLE
Universal
Ball Point
Blue Tipped Needle
Universal
Blue Tipped Needle
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Needle
Universal
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Needle
Denim Needle
Universal
Wedge Point Leather
Needle
Universal
Topstitching Needle
NEEDLE
SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
16 (100)
16 (100)
18 (110)
11 (75)
14 (90)
WEIGHT
Very Light
Light
Medium
Heavy
Very Heavy
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4
3
5
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5
4
3
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Adjust the Top Thread Tension
¡ Choose the Correct Tension
For Straight Stitch:
The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between
the two layers of fabric, as shown left (magnified to show
detail).
If you look at the top and bottom of the seam, you will
notice that there are no gaps; that each stitch is smooth
and even.
When adjusting top thread tension, the higher the
number, the tighter the top thread.
Results depend on;
*
stiffness and thickness of the fabric
*
number of fabric layers
*
type of stitch
q
Needle thread (Top thread)
w
Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
e
Right side of fabric
r
Wrong side of fabric
t
To loosen
y
To tighten
¡ Tension is too tight
The bobbin thread shows through on the right side of
the fabric and it will feel bumpy.
Turn the dial to the left to loosen the top thread
tension.
q
Right side of fabric
w
Wrong side of fabric
e
To loosen
¡ Tension is too loose
The top thread shows through on the wrong side of the
fabric and it will feel bumpy.
Turn the dial to the right to tighten the top thread
tension.
q
Right side of fabric
w
Wrong side of fabric
e
To tighten
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z
M
C
MENU
L
M
S
A
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x
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
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d
Pattern Selection (Utility Stitches)
How to scroll the display screen
z When you turn the power switch the MENU
screen is displayed.
x Press key.
The display screen shows
A
.
c You can get the stitch patterns from
B
to
J
display screen as shown, when you turn on the
power switch.
Press the key to scroll through screens
B
to
J
.
(To return to a previous screen, press the key.)
* Press the or key to go back to the
main MENU screen.
MENU
SECTION III STRAIGHT,BUTTONHOLE AND UTILlTY SEWING
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¡ Selecting Patterns
Press the center of a desired pattern on the screen.
q
Appropriate top thread tension is displayed.
w
A suitable foot is displayed.
e
Stitch Width and Length Key :
When the key is pressed, the stitch width
and length can be adjusted (see page 22).
r
Up/Down Needle Key :
When this key is pressed, the needle bar alternates
between up and down position (see page 17).
q
w
er
M
C
MENU
L
M
S
A
a
Language Selection Key
* Press key.
* Select the language you need.
* Press the key to memorize the language
selected.
The screen will automatically be returned to the
main menu.
q Language selection key
Note:
Regardless of which language is selected on the
machine, any message stored in the Memory Card
is shown on the visual touch screen in English only.
q
M
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Straight Seam Sewing
¡ Up/Down Needle Key :
Pressing this key toggles back and forth between the
needle up and needle down display.
Needle Up
If you want the needle to be in the up position after
sewing a seam, press this key until the needle up
display appears:
Needle Down
If you would like the needle to end in the down
position after sewing a seam, press this key until the
needle down display appears:
¡ Starting to Sew
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to
a seam guide line on the needle plate (see page 19).
Lower the needle to the point where you want to
start.
Lower the presser foot and pull the threads toward
the back. Depress the foot control. Gently guide
the fabric along the seam guide line letting the fabric
feed naturally.
¡ Changing Sewing Direction
Stop the machine and bring the needle down into
the fabric by pressing the up/down needle button.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing
direction as desired. Lower the presser foot.
q
Up/down needle button
w
Presser foot lifter
/
/
/
/
q
w
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¡ Finishing Sewing
To fasten the ends of seams, press the reverse button
and sew several reverse stitches.
* When pattern is selected, reverse stitches are
sewn automatically at the beginning of the seam,
and forward again.
Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw the
threads to the back and cut using the thread cutter.
The threads are cut the proper length for starting
the next seam.
q
Reverse button
w
Thread cutter
e
Fabric
w
q
e
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Zigzag Stitch
A simple zigzag stitch is widely used for overcasting,
appliqué, etc.
* Stabilize with interfacing on stretch fabric.
¡ Manual Stitch Width and Length
z Press the key to change the stitch width and
length manually.
x Pre-programmed stitch settings
c When the or key is pressed, the width
and the length will be changed accordingly.
q
Narrower width (smaller number)
w
Wider width (larger number)
e
Denser stitch (smaller number)
r
Coarser stitch (larger number)
t
Width
y
Length
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q
q
q
Overcasting
¡ Zigzag Stitch
This stitch can be used on most woven fabrics.
It's the fastest way to finish an edge, leaving it neat and
flat.
A dense zigzag can also be used for appliqué.
q
C: Overedge foot
Set the stitch width from 0.5 cm (3/16˝) to 0.7cm
(9/32˝) when the overedge foot C is used to prevent
needle breakage or damaging the foot
¡ Multiple Zigzag
This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on
synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker.
The stitch is excellent for darning and mending tears.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.5 cm (5/8˝) seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
Note:
Be careful not to cut the stitches.
q
A: Zigzag foot
¡ Overcasting
This stitch can be used to simultaneously stitch and
overcast seams in one step. Use this stitch when you do
not need to press seams open flat. Test the stitch on the
actual fabric for best results.
q
C: Overedge foot
w
Guide
e
Edge of fabric
Set the stitch width at 5.0 cm (3/16˝) to 7.0 cm (9/32˝)
for overcasting.
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q
q
Knit Stitch
This knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and
stretch velour because it provides the greatest amount
of elasticity and strength.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.5 cm (5/8˝) seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
Note:
Be careful not to cut the stitches.
q
A: Zigzag foot
Double Overedge Stitch
This stitch is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to
fray extensively such as lines and gabardines. Two rows
of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge
to insure that your seams will not ravel.
q
C: Overedge foot
Overlock Stitch
This stitch finishes the edges of your seams similar to a
commercial overlocking machine for a professional
look.
Ajust the thread tension dial so that the upper and
lower threads meet at the edge of the fabric.
q
M: Overcasting foot
w Pin
w
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Sensor Buttonholes
¡ Three types of Buttonhole
q
Square Buttonhole
For buttonholes on shirts and blouses.
Stitch patterns 18 and 19 are intended to be used on
stretch fabrics.
w
Rounded Buttonhole
For buttonholes on shirts and blouses made of fine
fabric.
e
Keyhole Buttonhole
For buttonholes on jackets.
¡ Preparation for Sewing
Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R. Make sure the
groove on the holder catches the pin on the foot, when
lowering the presser foot.
q
Groove
w
Pin
q
w
e
q
w
z
q
¡ To Sew
z The size of buttonhole is automatically set by
placing the button in the rear of the automatic
buttonhole foot.
The button holder on the foot takes a button up to
2.5 cm (1" ) in diameter.
Alter the buttonhole width to match the material
and thread (see page 27).
Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the
fabric to check your settings.
Use interfacing on stretch fabrics.
q
Buttonhole double sewing key :
If you want to sew double the stitching on a
buttonhole, press this key before selecting a buttonhole
pattern.
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Sensor Buttonhole, cont'd
x Pull the button holder to the back, and place the
button in it. Push it together tightly on the
button.
w
Button holder
c Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it
will go.
e
Buttonhole lever
v Draw both threads to the left under the foot.
Insert the garment under the foot, and lower the
needle at the starting point. Then lower the
automatic buttonhole foot.
r
Mark
t
Needle thread
y
Bobbin thread
u
Starting point
b Depress the foot control until the machine stops
by itself.
* The buttonhole will be sewn automatically; the
front bartack and left row first, then the right
row and back bartack. The machine will stop
automatically when the buttonhole is completed.
Remove the fabric and place a pin just before the
bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting
bartacks. Cut the opening with the seam ripper.
When finished, push the buttonhole lever upward
as far as it will go.
i
Step 1
o
Step 2
!0
Step 3
!1
Square buttonhole
!2
Keyhole buttonhole
!3
Pin
!4
Seam ripper
!5
Eyelet puncher
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!0
b
!1
!3 !4
!2
!5
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Sensor Buttonhole, cont'd
If the button is extremely thick, make a test
buttonhole. If it is difficult to fit the button through
the test buttonhole, you can lengthen the buttonhole
by pulling the carriage on the foot back a little extra.
The length of the hole will be automatically increased.
q
Gap
w
Slider
e
There shoud be no gap.
r
Spring holder
q
w
e
r
¡ To Alter Buttonhole Stitch Width and Density
z Press the key.
x The pre-programmed stitch setting are shown on
the screen.
q
Narrow
w
Wide
e
Dense
r
Coarse
Return Key :
c Press the key to return the display to the
former one.
q
w
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x
c
R
M
C
MENU
L
M
S
A
a
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w
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q
w
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Roundend and Keyhole Buttonholes
q
R: Automatic buttonhole foot
To sew:
For sewing, use the same procedure as Sensor
Buttonhole.
q Starting point
w Bartack
Adjust the Stitch Width and Density:
Each time “ – ” or “ + ” is pressed, the width and
length will be changed.
q
Width 2.5
w Width 5.5
You can change the stitch width between 2.5 and 5.5
and the stitch length between 0.2 and 0.8 for pattern
16.
e
Width 5.5
r Width 7.0
You can change the stitch width between 5.5 and 7.0
and the stitch length between 0.2 and 0.8 for pattern
17.
0.2 ~ 0.8
0.2 ~ 0.8
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Darning
q R: Automatic buttonhole foot
z Pull the button holder to the rear.
x Place the garment under the presser foot. Press the
up/down needle button key twice to pull up the
bobbin thread.
Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads
under the presser foot and put the fabric under the
foot again.
c Place the needle where you would like to sew and
lower the foot. Press the foot control.
The machine will lock stitch, sew 16 rows of
darning, lock stitch and stop automatically.
The machine will lock stitch, sew 16 rows of
darning, lock stitch again and stop automatically.
* The size of darn cycle is variable. However, the
maximum stitch length is 2 cm (3/4˝) and the
maximum stitch width is 0.7 cm (1/4˝).
w
Button holder
e Foot hole
r Starting point for darning
t 2 cm (3/4˝)
y 0.7 cm (1/4˝)
[For darning a length of less than 2cm (3/4˝),]
v For darning a length of less than 2 cm.
First stop the machine after sewing the desired
length and then press the reverse button. The
required length has now been determined. Now,
restart the machine and continue sewing until the
machine stops automatically.
b Turn the fabric to change the sewing direction for
repeat sewing from step 1 to 3.
u
Reverse key
i Length required
o Starting point for darning
[To memorize darning stitches:]
When you press the memory key after step 3 and 4
you can repeatedly sew the samesize darn to repair a
side rip.
[To adjust the balance of the darning stitches.]
If one side of the darn is higher or lower than the
other, make them even by pressing the “ – ” or “ + ”
key between 1 and 5.
!0
Stitch width, Stitch length key
!1 When the left side is lower
!2 Select “ 1 ” or “ 2 ” to balance the stitches.
!3 When the right side is lower
!4 Select “ 4 ” or “ 5 ” to balance the stitches.
!5 This indication will be shown when you press the
Memory key.
,
,
,
,
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!0 !5
!1 !2 !3 !4
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Drawn work
q F: Satin stitch foot
w Pressure dial “ 2 ”
* You can also use stitch pattern .
z Pull out one or two threads beside the both sides
where you would like to sew the drawn work, as
shown.
x Select the pattern . Sew down the left side
where you pulled out the threads.
c Select the pattern . Sew down the right side.
v After both sides are sewn where you pulled out
threads, pull out all the remaining threads from the
fabric, as shown.
* After sewing, reset the pressure dial to “ 3 ”.
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Fagoting
q F: Satin stitch foot
Fold under 1.5 cm (1/2˝) on each fabric edge and
press.
Pin the two edges to paper 0.3 cm (1/8˝) apart.
Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the
folded edge on each side.
Elastic Stitch
q F: Satin stitch foot
Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments.
Mark the elastic into quarters and match these to the
center front, center back and side seams.
Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the
presser foot and stitch into place, making sure the
elastic is evenly distributed.
Smocking
q F: Satin stitch foot
With the manual stitch length at 4.5, sew straight lines
1 cm (3/8˝) apart, across the area to be smocked.
A looser needle thread tension will make gathering
easier. Knot the threads along one edge.
Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers
evenly.
Secure the threads at the other end.
Reduce the tension and pressure if necessary and sew
pattern stitches between the straight seams.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
w
1.0 cm (3/8˝)
q
q
q
w
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SECTION IV PROFESSIONAL STYLE EMBROIDERY
Getting Ready to Sew Professional Style
Embroidery
¡ Interfacing
Interfacing material for embroidery is available in
adhesive type (iron-on) and non-adhesive type.
Interfacing should be attached to the wrong side of
fabric. (More than one layer may be required).
The non-adhesive type should be used with fabric
which cannot be ironed or on sections which are
difficult to iron. For both types, cut the interfacing
larger than the embroidery frame and set it on the
frame so that the entire piece is fastened in it.
* Note that the ironing temperature varies with the
kind of adhesive interfacing.
Selection of interfacing
To obtain perfectly formed letters, it is important to
use the correct interfacing:
* Adhesive type (iron-on) Use for stretch fabric
(such as knit), thin
fabric and shrinkable
fabric.
* Non-adhesive type Use for firm fabrics
and fabrics which
cannot be ironed.
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e
q
w
¡ Template
The illustration shows various strating points.
q
Starting point for optional Memory Card #2, #3, etc.
w
Starting point for optional Memory Card #102, #103,
etc.
e
Starting point for Monogramming (see page 43).
r
Thumb hole (see page 43).
* For embroidery sewing, we recommend Janome
embroidery bobbin thread.
¡ Selecting Needle and Thread
WEIGHT
OF
FABRIC
Light
Medium
Heavy
TYPE
OF
NEEDLE
Size 50
Machine Embroidery
Thread
(Janome Embroidery
Thread)
Size 50 to 100
Synthetic
TYPE OF THREAD
Universal
Ball Point
Blue Tipped
Needle
Universal
NEEDLE
SIZE
11 (75)
14 (90)
. . . .
. . . . . . . . .
Note:
In embroidery sewing, the foot control cannot be
used. Please use the start/stop button.
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Using Built-in Monogramming Mode
z Turn on the power switch:
When the built-in monogramming mode key is
selected, the carriage will move.
* Make sure nothing is blocking it.
* Before turning off the power switch and covering the
machine, be sure to return to the first menu. This
will return the carriage to its home position.
* Avoid turning the handwheel by hand while the
carriage is moving.
q
Carriage
x A setting reminder message is displayed for three
seconds. Suitable thread tension level is indicated.
Adjust the top thread tension by turning the
thread tension dial, if necessary. Make sure that the
feed dog is in lowered position.
Attach the embroidery foot P.
w
Thread tension dial
w
q
e
c Alphabet (block style or script style) can be
selected.
The clothsetter key is for using the
clothsetter (optional).
Press the menu key to return to the menu screen.
e
Clothsetter Key :
r
Raised position
t
Lowered position
z
x
c
zx
r
t
¡ To Attach Embroidery Foot P
z Raise the presser foot lifter, loosen the screw and
remove the foot holder .
Attach Embroidery Foot P and securely tighten the
screw with the screwdriver.
x Set the pressure dial at “2”.
Note: After the completion of sewing, return the
dial position “3”.
3
2
1
1
3
2
Clothsetter Key
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¡ Threading the Machine
For threading, refer to the description of ordinary
sewing (see page 10 ).
Pass the needle thread through the hole in the
Embroidery Foot P in the downward direction, and
guide the thread around the thread holder from the
front side. (Leave 2 to 3 cm [1" ] hanging.)
q
Thread cutter
w
Needle thread
e
Bobbin thread
¡ To Attach the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine
Turn the knob so it is parallel with the hoop, and set it
on the carriage.
Attach the outer hoop by fitting the prong into the
carriage, and turning the knob clockwise.
q
Knob
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Carriage
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w
q
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q
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