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Operation Manual

Computerized Sewing Machine

APPENDIX

UTILITY STITCHES

SEWING BASICS

KNOWING YOUR

SEWING MACHINE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

Read all instructions before using.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine

from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is

used by or near children.

2. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories

recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. 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 dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized

dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the

machine and foot control free from the 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 the main switch to the symbol “{” position which represents off, 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 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 the machine to the symbol “{” position when making any adjustments in the needle

area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and

the like.

15. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

16. This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without

supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only)

17. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine.

18. If the Light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY

If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following.

IMPORTANT

If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut

off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in

the plug.

NOTE

The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is

hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. 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.

WARNING

DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE

LETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.

The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue Neutral

Brown Live

As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter

‘N’ or coloured black or blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter

‘L’ or coloured red or brown.

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CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE

Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully

enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

For safe operation

1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take-

up lever, needle, or other moving parts.

2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when:

• Operation is completed

• Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts

• A power failure occurs during use

• Maintaining the machine

• Leaving the machine unattended

3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.

4. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords.

For a longer service life

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Do not drop or hit the machine.

4. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser

feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

For repair or adjustment

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.

For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

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CONTENTS

1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..........................................................5

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ....................................................5

The main parts ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Needle and presser foot section ...................................................................................................................... 6

Operation buttons ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Operation panel ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Flat bed attachment ......................................................................................................................................... 7

ACCESSORIES .....................................................................................................................8

Optional accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 8

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE .....................................................................................9

Power supply precautions ................................................................................................................................ 9

Power supply .................................................................................................................................................... 9

Foot controller ................................................................................................................................................ 10

Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button) ..................................................... 10

Changing the needle stop position ................................................................................................................. 10

THREADING THE MACHINE ............................................................................................11

Winding the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................ 11

Lower threading ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Upper threading ............................................................................................................................................. 16

Drawing up the lower thread .......................................................................................................................... 19

REPLACING THE NEEDLE .................................................................................................20

Needle precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 20

Needle types and their uses ........................................................................................................................... 20

Checking the needle ...................................................................................................................................... 21

Replacing the needle ..................................................................................................................................... 21

Sewing with a twin needle .............................................................................................................................. 23

REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT ......................................................................................24

Replacing the presser foot ............................................................................................................................. 24

Removing the presser foot holder .................................................................................................................. 25

2. SEWING BASICS ...........................................................................................26

SEWING ............................................................................................................................26

General sewing procedure ............................................................................................................................. 26

Selecting stitching .......................................................................................................................................... 27

Starting to sew ............................................................................................................................................... 28

Thread tension ............................................................................................................................................... 29

USEFUL SEWING TIPS ......................................................................................................30

Trial sewing .................................................................................................................................................... 30

Changing the sewing direction ....................................................................................................................... 30

Sewing curves ................................................................................................................................................ 30

Sewing thick fabrics ....................................................................................................................................... 30

Sewing thin fabrics ......................................................................................................................................... 31

Sewing stretch fabrics .................................................................................................................................... 31

Using a free-arm style .................................................................................................................................... 31

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3. UTILITY STITCHES ........................................................................................32

OVERCASTING STITCHES ................................................................................................32

BASIC STITCHING ............................................................................................................33

Basic stitching ................................................................................................................................................ 33

BLIND HEM STITCHING ..................................................................................................34

BUTTONHOLE SEWING ...................................................................................................35

Button sewing ................................................................................................................................................. 38

ZIPPER INSERTION ...........................................................................................................40

SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE ............................................................41

Stretch stitching .............................................................................................................................................. 41

Elastic attaching ............................................................................................................................................. 41

APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING ........................................................42

Appliqués ....................................................................................................................................................... 42

Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ..................................................................................................................... 43

Piecing ........................................................................................................................................................... 43

Quilting ........................................................................................................................................................... 44

Free-motion quilting ....................................................................................................................................... 45

REINFORCEMENT STITCHING .........................................................................................46

Triple stretch stitching .................................................................................................................................... 46

Bar tack stitching ............................................................................................................................................ 46

DECORATIVE STITCHING ................................................................................................48

Fagoting ......................................................................................................................................................... 49

Scallop stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 49

Smocking ....................................................................................................................................................... 50

Shell tuck stitching ......................................................................................................................................... 50

Joining ............................................................................................................................................................ 51

Heirloom stitching ........................................................................................................................................... 51

4. APPENDIX .....................................................................................................52

STITCH SETTINGS .............................................................................................................52

Utility stitches ................................................................................................................................................. 52

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................57

Cleaning the machine surface ........................................................................................................................ 57

Cleaning the bobbin case ............................................................................................................................... 57

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................59

ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................................62

Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) .................................................................... 62

INDEX ...............................................................................................................................63

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1KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

The main parts

aBobbin winder (page 11)

This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the

lower thread.

bSpool pin (pages 11 and 16)

This holds the spool of thread.

cHole for extra spool pin (page 23)

This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with two

needles.

dUpper tension-control dial (page 29)

This controls the tension of the upper thread.

eThread guide (pages 11 and 16)

This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin

and then threading the machine.

fThread take-up lever (page 17)

gThread cutter (page 29)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

hFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment

(pages 7 and 31)

iOperation buttons (page 6)

The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing

machine model.

jOperation panel (page 7)

This is used to select the stitch and specify the various

settings.

kHandwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

lMain power and sewing light switch (page 9)

You can turn the main power and sewing light switch

on and off.

mJack/socket connector (page 9)

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/

socket connector.

nFoot controller jack/socket (page 10)

Plug in the foot controller plug.

oFeed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45)

Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.

pPresser foot lever (page 16)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

qFoot controller (page 10)

You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to

start and stop sewing.

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Needle and presser foot section

aButtonhole lever

Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes

and bar tacks.

bNeedle threader (for models equipped with the needle

threader) (page 17)

cPresser foot holder

The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.

dPresser foot holder screw

Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser

foot holder in place.

ePresser foot

The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the

fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate

presser foot for the selected stitching.

fFeed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

gQuick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick-

set bobbin)

You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.

hBobbin cover

Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.

iNeedle plate

The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing

straight seams.

jNeedle bar thread guide

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.

kNeedle 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.

aPresser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower

the presser foot.

bReverse/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 29).

■Buttons provided on some models

cStart/stop button (for models equipped with the

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 depressed. When sewing is

stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details,

refer to “Starting to sew” (page 28).

dNeedle position button (for models equipped with

the needle position button)

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the

needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

eSewing speed controller (for models equipped with the

sewing speed controller)

Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing

speed.

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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.

aLCD (Liquid crystal display)

The selected stitch (1), presser foot that should be used

(2), stitch length in millimeters (3), and stitch width in

millimeters (4) are displayed.

bStitch 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 stitching” (page 27).

cStitch 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.)

dStitch 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.)

Flat bed attachment

The accessories are stored in a compartment inside

the flat bed attachment.

aSlide the flat bed attachment to the left to

open it.

aFlat bed attachment

bStorage compartment

Note

●Put the accessories in the bag, and then

store the bag inside the compartment. If the

accessories are not in a bag, they may fall

out, and be lost or damaged.

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ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you

be able to carry out most sewing tasks.

Note

(For U.S.A. only)

●Foot controller: Model T

This foot controller can be used on the following machine models:

CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-5100, CS-4000, BC-2500, BC-2300, BC-2100, ES-2400, ES-2200,

ES-2000, ES-2410, ES-2210, ES-2010, ES-2420, ES-2220, ES-2020, EX-660, CE-4000

●The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122)

Optional accessories

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10.

75/11 1 needle

90/14 1 needle

100/16 1 needle

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

No. Part Name Part Code No. Part Name Part Code

U.S.A. / Canada

Others

U.S.A. / Canada

Others

1 Buttonhole foot “A” XC2691-031 9 Bobbin (4) SA156

XA5539-151

2 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-031 10 Needle set XC8834-021

3 Monogramming foot “N” X53840-331 11 Twin needle 131096-121

4 Zipper foot “I” X59370-021 12 Cleaning brush X59476-021

5 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XC3021-031 13 Screwdriver X55467-021

6 Blind stitch foot “R” XC4051-031 14 Extra spool pin 130920-021

7 Button fitting foot “M” X59375-121 15 Foot controller XD0501-021 (EU area)

XC8816-021 (Other areas)

8 Seam ripper X54243-001

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

No. Part Name Part Code No. Part Name Part Code

U.S.A. / Canada

Others

U.S.A. / Canada

Others

1 Walking Foot SA140 F033N:

XC2214-002 4 Quilting guide SA132 F016N:

XC2215-002

2 Quilting Foot SA129 F005N:

XC1948-002 5 Eyelet punch 135793-001

31/4-Inch Quilting

Foot SA125 F001N:

XC1944-002

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Power supply precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.

Power supply

aInsert the plug into a wall outlet.

aMain power switch

bJack/socket connector

bSet the main power switch to “I”.

XThe sewing lamp comes on when the

machine is turned on.

cTo turn off the machine, set the main power

switch to “{”.

XThe sewing lamp 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.

●Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in

fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

●Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:

• When you are away from the machine

• After using the machine

• When the power fails during use

• When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection

• During electrical storms

●Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them. Fire

or electric shock may result.

●Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.

●

When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to remove it from

the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.

●Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled.

Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the

cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your

authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use.

●Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a fire may

result.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Foot controller

Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on

the rear side of the sewing machine.

aFoot 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 or

stop sewing (only for models equipped with

the start/stop button).

Sewing speed controller

(for models equipped with

the start/stop button)

aSlide 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.

aSewing 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.

aTurn off the sewing machine.

bHold 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).

XThe needle stop position changes to the

raised position.

Memo

• Perform the same operation to change the

needle stop position to the lowered position.

●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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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 13.

aPre-tension disk

bBobbin winder shaft

cBobbin

aPull up the spool pin as far as possible, and

then put a spool of thread on this pin.

bPass the thread around the pre-tension disk.

cPass the end of the thread through the hole on

the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin.

dPut the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft

and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.

Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the

spring on the shaft slides into the groove of

the bobbin.

aSpring on the shaft

bGroove of the bobbin

eTurn on the sewing machine.

●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).

CAUTION

Actual size

This model Other models

11.5 mm

(7/16 inch)

●If the spool of thread is not in the right place,

the thread may tangle on the spool pin.

CAUTION

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fWhile holding the end of the thread, gently

press the foot controller or press (start/

stop button) (for models equipped with the

start/stop button) to wind the thread around

the bobbin a few times. Then stop the

machine.

Note

●If the sewing machine is to be operated

using the foot controller, connect the foot

controller before turning on the machine.

●When the foot controller is plugged in, the

start/stop button cannot be used to start or

stop sewing (only for models equipped with

the start/stop button).

gTrim the excess thread above the bobbin.

hSlide the sewing speed controller to the right

(to set the speed to fast). (For models

equipped with the sewing speed controller.)

aSewing speed controller

iPress the foot controller or press (start/

stop button) (for models equipped with the

start/stop button) to start.

jWhen the bobbin seems full and begins

spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot

controller or press (start/stop button) (for

models equipped with the start/stop button).

kCut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft

to the left and remove the bobbin.

lSlide the sewing speed controller back to its

original position (for models equipped with

the sewing speed controller).

Memo

●When the sewing machine is started or the

handwheel is turned after winding the

thread around the bobbin, the machine will

make a clicking sound; this is not a

malfunction.

●The needle bar does not move when you

slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.

●Make sure you follow the instructions

carefully. If you do not cut the thread

completely, and the bobbin is wound, when

the thread runs low it may tangle around the

bobbin and cause the needle to break.

CAUTION

●Not winding the bobbin properly may cause

the thread tension to loosen, and may break

the needle.

aWound evenly

bWound poorly

CAUTION

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■For models equipped with the fast bobbin

winding system

aFollow steps 1 through 2 of the procedure in

“Winding the bobbin” to pass the thread

around the pre-tension disk (page 11).

bPlace the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft

so that the spring on the shaft fits into the

notch in the bobbin.

aNotch

bBobbin winder shaft spring

cSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.

dWhile holding the thread that wraps around the

pre-tension disk with your left hand, use your

right hand to wind the free end of the thread

clockwise around the bobbin five or six times.

ePull the thread to the right and pass it through

the slit in the bobbin winder seat.

aSlit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter)

XThe thread is cut to a suitable length.

fSlide the sewing speed controller to the right

(to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped

with the sewing speed controller).

aSewing speed controller

gTurn on the sewing machine.

hPress the foot controller or press (start/

stop button) (for models equipped with the

start/stop button) to start.

Note

●If the sewing machine is to be operated

using the foot controller, connect the foot

controller before turning on the machine.

●When the foot controller is plugged in, the

start/stop button cannot be used to start or

stop sewing (only for models equipped with

the start/stop button).

iWhen the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take

your foot off the foot controller or press

(start/stop button) (for models equipped with

the start/stop button).

jCut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft

to the left and remove the bobbin.

kSlide the sewing speed controller back to its

original position (for models equipped with

the sewing speed controller).

●

Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is

wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built

into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may

become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend

or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out.

CAUTION

●Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the

thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.

aWound evenly

bWound poorly

CAUTION

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Memo

●When the sewing machine is started or the

handwheel is turned after winding the

thread around the bobbin, the machine will

make a clicking sound; this is not a

malfunction.

●The needle bar does not move when you

slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.

Lower threading

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

• For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page 15.

aRaise 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.

bSlide the button and open the cover.

aCover

bSlide button

cPut the bobbin in so the thread comes out in

the direction shown by the arrow.

• Only use bobbins that were designed to be

used with this machine.

dHold the end of the thread, push the bobbin

down with your finger, and then pass the

thread through the slit, as shown.

• Make sure that the thread is correctly

inserted through the tension-adjusting spring

of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re-

insert the thread.

aTension-adjusting spring

eReplace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in

place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on

●Winding the bobbin improperly may cause

the thread tension to loosen, breaking the

needle and resulting in injury.

aWound evenly

bWound 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

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.

CAUTION

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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

aRaise 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.

bSlide the button and open the cover.

aCover

bSlide button

cPut the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread

through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it.

• Only use bobbins that were designed to be

used with this machine.

aCutter

• Make sure that the thread is correctly

inserted through the tension-adjusting spring

of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re-

insert the thread.

aTension-adjusting spring

Memo

●The order that the bobbin thread should be

passed through the bobbin case is indicated

by marks around the bobbin case. Be sure

to thread the machine as indicated.

dReplace 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 19).

●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.

CAUTION

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Upper threading

Set the upper thread and thread the needle.

• For details on the needle threader, see page 17.

aSpool pin

bThread guide

cMark on the handwheel

aRaise the presser foot using the presser foot

lever.

aPresser foot lever

bRaise the needle by turning the handwheel

toward you (counterclockwise) so that the

mark on the wheel points up, or press

(needle position button) (for models equipped

with the needle position button) once or twice

to raise the needle.

• If the needle is not correctly raised, the

sewing machine can not be threaded. Be

sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark

on the wheel points up before threading the

sewing machine.

●Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle.

CAUTION

aMark bNeedle position button

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cPull up the spool pin as far as possible, and

then put a spool of thread on this pin.

dFeed the upper thread as shown in the figure

on the previous page.

eMake sure you guide the thread through the

thread take-up lever from right to left.

aThread take-up lever

fPut the thread behind the needle bar thread

guide above the needle.

The thread can easily be passed behind the

needle bar thread guide by holding the thread

in your left hand, then feeding the thread with

your right hand.

aNeedle bar thread guide

gThread the needle from front to back and pull

out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread.

a5 cm (2 inch)

Note

●If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the

upper thread cannot be wrapped around the

thread take-up lever. Make sure you raise

the presser foot lever and the thread take-up

lever before you feed the upper thread.

●If you incorrectly feed the thread you may

cause sewing problems.

■Using the needle threader (for models

equipped with the needle threader)

aFollow steps 1 through 6 of the procedure in

“Upper threading” to thread the machine to

the needle bar thread guide.

bLower the presser foot lever.

cWhile lowering the needle threader lever,

hook the thread onto the guide.

aNeedle holder

bNeedle threader lever

cGuide

●If the spool of thread is in the wrong place, or

is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on

the spool pin and cause the needle to break.

CAUTION

●The needle threader can only be used with

home sewing machine needles size 75/11-

100/16. Check the table on page 20 for the

appropriate needle and thread combinations.

If you are using transparent nylon mono-

filament thread, you can only use needles in

the range of 90/14-100/16.

●You cannot use the needle threader if you are

using decorative threads or special needles,

such as the twin needle and wing needle.

If you are using those types of threads or

needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand.

Make sure the main power switch is off when

threading the needle by hand.

CAUTION

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dFully lower the needle threader lever.

XThe end of the needle threader rotates

toward you and the hook passes

through the eye of the needle.

eCatch the thread on the hook as shown below.

aHook

bThread

fWhile lightly holding the thread, release the

needle threader lever. The hook will pull the

thread through the needle.

gPull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through

the needle toward the back of the sewing

machine.

a5 cm (2 inch)

Note

●If you incorrectly feed the thread you may

cause sewing problems.

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Drawing up the lower thread

aLightly hold the end of the upper thread.

aUpper thread

bWhile 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.

cPull on the upper thread to draw up the lower

thread.

aUpper thread

bLower thread

dPull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads

and pull them toward the back of the machine

under the presser foot.

aUpper thread

bLower 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.

aPass 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.

bDraw up the lower thread as described in

steps 1 to 4.

cReplace the bobbin cover.

aMark bNeedle position button

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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.

Memo

●The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the

needle.

●Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur.

●Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn.

●A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.

●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.

CAUTION

Fabric Type/Application Thread Size of Needle

Type Size

Medium

weight

fabrics

Broadcloth Cotton thread 60–80

75/11–90/14

Taffeta Synthetic thread

Flannel,

Gabardine Silk thread 50–80

Thin

fabrics

Lawn Cotton thread 60–80 65/9–75/11

Georgette Synthetic thread

Challis, Satin Silk thread 50–80

Thick

fabrics

Denim Cotton thread 30–50

90/14–100/16

Corduroy Synthetic thread 50

Tweed Silk thread

Stretch

fabrics

Jersey Thread for knits 50–60

Ball point needle

(golden colored)

75/11–90/14

Tricot

Easily frayed fabrics

Cotton thread

50–80 65/9–90/14Synthetic thread

Silk thread

For top-stitching Synthetic thread 30 90/14–100/16

Silk thread

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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.

aFlat side

bNeedle type marking

■Correct needle

aFlat 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.

aFlat surface

Replacing the needle

Replace the needle as described below. Use the

screwdriver and a needle that has been determined

to be straight according to the instructions in

“Checking the needle” .

aRaise 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.)

bTurn off the sewing machine.

cLower the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

●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

aMark bNeedle 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.

CAUTION

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dHold the needle with your left hand, and then

use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp

screw counterclockwise to remove the

needle.

Note

●The needle can be removed by simply

loosening the needle clamp screw about

one turn. (If the needle clamp screw is

loosened too much, the needle clamp

(which holds the needle) may fall off.

Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp

screw too much.)

aScrewdriver

bNeedle clamp screw

• Do not apply strong force when loosening or

tightening the needle clamp screw,

otherwise certain parts of the sewing

machine may be damaged.

eWith the flat side of the needle toward the

rear of the machine, insert the needle until it

touches the needle stopper.

aNeedle stopper

fWhile holding the needle with your left hand,

use the screwdriver to tighten the needle

clamp screw by turning it clockwise.

Install the twin needle in the same way.

■Installing the needle clamp

If the needle clamp is removed, follow the

procedure below to attach it to the needle bar.

aAs seen from the front of the machine, slide

the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that

the needle clamp screw is on the right side

and the needle bar thread guide is at the

bottom.

aNeedle clamp screw

bNeedle bar thread guide

cNeedle bar

bAlign the bottom edge of the needle holder

with the end of the needle bar, and then

tighten the needle clamp screw.

aNeedle bar

bNeedle holder

cNeedle clamp screw

dAlign

●Be sure to insert the needle until it touches

the needle stopper and securely tighten the

needle clamp screw with the screwdriver,

otherwise the needle may break or damage

may result.

CAUTION

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Sewing with a twin needle

We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same

color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches.

For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch settings” (page 52).

■Twin needle threading

aAttach the twin needle.

Attach the twin needle in the same way as a

single needle (page 21).

bAttach the extra spool pin.

Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of

the machine. Put the second spool of thread

onto the extra spool pin.

aFirst spool

bSecond spool

cUse the thread from the first spool to thread

the machine to the needle bar thread guide.

The path for threading the machine to the

needle bar thread guide is the same as for

normally threading the machine (for a single

needle). See page 17 for more details.

dThread the left needle from front to back.

Use the thread from the second spool to thread

the machine to the thread take-up lever.

The path for threading the machine to the

thread take-up lever is the same as for normally

threading the machine (for a single needle).

See page 17 for more details.

fThread the right needle from front to back.

Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar

thread guide.

aLeft needle thread passes through the needle bar

thread guide.

bRight needle thread passes in front of the needle

bar thread guide.

cNeedle bar thread guide

Note

Models equipped with a needle threader

●You cannot use the needle threader to

thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the

twin needle by hand, from front to back.

Using the needle threader may damage the

machine.

●Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles

could break, and damage the machine.

●Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you.

●You can not use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand,

from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine.

●When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or

the machine may be damaged.

●Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may

be damaged.

●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.

●When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the

machine may be damaged.

●When changing the sewing direction, be sure to raise the needle before turning the fabric. If the fabric is

turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

●When using the twin needle, be sure to attach

zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may

break or the machine may be damaged.

CAUTION

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REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT

Replacing the presser foot

Replace the presser foot as described below.

aRaise 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.)

bIf the sewing machine has been turned on,

turn it off.

cRaise the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

dPress the black button at the back of the

presser foot holder to release the presser foot.

aBlack button

bPresser foot holder

ePlace 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.

aPresser foot holder

bShank

cPin

Note

●The presser foot to be used with each stitch

appears in the LCD. To select a stitch, refer

to “Selecting stitching” (page 27).

●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

aMark bNeedle 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.

CAUTION

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fSlowly lower the presser foot lever so that the

presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the

presser foot holder.

aPresser foot lever

XThe presser foot is attached.

gRaise the presser foot lever to check that the

presser foot is securely attached.

Removing the presser foot

holder

Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the

sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that

does not use the presser foot holder, such as the

quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the

presser foot holder.

■Removing the presser foot holder

aRemove the presser foot.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 24).

bUse the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot

holder screw.

aScrewdriver

bPresser foot holder

cPresser foot holder screw

■Attaching the presser foot holder

aAlign the presser foot holder with the lower-

left side of the presser bar.

aPresser foot holder

bPresser bar

bHold the presser foot holder in place with

your right hand, and then tighten the screw

using the screwdriver in your left hand.

aScrewdriver

bPresser foot holder

cPresser foot holder screw

Note

●If the presser foot holder is not correctly

installed, the thread tension will be

incorrect.

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2SEWING 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.

CAUTION

1Turn on the

machine. Turn on the sewing machine.

For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Power supply” (page 9).

↓

2Select the stitch. Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn.

For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 27).

↓

3Attach 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 24).

↓

4Start 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 28).

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Selecting stitching

Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired

stitch.

When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight

stitch ( left needle position) is selected.

aTurn on the sewing machine.

bPress (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.

XThe stitch is selected.

cAttach the presser foot.

Note

●The presser foot to be used is indicated by

the letter (G, A, J, N, or R) below to

the right of the stitch number.

dIf necessary, adjust the stitch length and

width.

• For details on sewing with each of the utility

stitches, refer to the following example.

■[Example] Selecting stitch .

Press the stitch selection keys to select stitch 04.

With on the right, select “4”, and with

on the left, select “0”.

bPress the “+” or “–” side of (stitch

length adjustment key) to increase or reduce

the stitch length.

aStitch length adjustment key

bShort

cLong

cPress the “+” or “–” side of (stitch width

adjustment key) to increase or reduce the

stitch width.

aStitch width adjustment key

bNarrow

cWide

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.

●If the stitch width of the selected stitch

cannot be adjusted, “--” appears to the right

of 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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Starting to sew

aRaise 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.)

bRaise the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

cPlace the fabric under the presser foot, pass

the thread under the presser foot, and then

pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread toward

the rear of the machine.

a5 cm (2 inch)

dWhile 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.

eLower the presser foot lever.

aPresser foot lever

fOn 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” (page 10).

aSewing speed controller

gSlowly 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

XThe machine starts sewing.

hTake your foot off the foot controller, or press

(start/stop button) once (if the machine

was started by pressing (start/stop button))

(for models equipped with the start/stop

button).

XThe machine stops sewing.

iRaise 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.)

jRaise the presser foot lever.

aMark bNeedle position button

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kPull the fabric to the left side of the machine,

and then pass the threads through the thread

cutter to cut them.

aThread cutter

Memo

●When the foot controller is plugged in,

(start/stop button) cannot be used to start or

stop sewing.

●

When sewing is stopped, the needle remains

lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be

set so that the needle will stay up when

sewing is stopped. For details on setting the

machine so that the needles stay up when

sewing is stopped, refer to “Changing the

needle stop position” (page 10).

■Sewing reinforcement stitches

When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag

stitches that are secured with reverse stitching,

pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button)

sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top

of each other.

aReverse stitching

bReinforcement stitching

Memo

●Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement

stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that

is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch

settings” (page 52).

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.

Solution

Reduce the tension by turning the upper

tension-control dial to a lower number.

■Upper tension is too loose

Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.

Solution

Increase the tension by turning the upper

tension-control dial to a higher number.

aWrong side

bSurface

cUpper thread

dLower thread

aWrong side

bSurface

cUpper thread

dLower thread

eLoops appear on

surface of fabric

aWrong side

bSurface

cUpper thread

dLower thread

eLoops appear on

wrong side of

fabric

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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

aWhen 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).

bRaise the presser foot lever, and then turn the

fabric.

Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.

cLower 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.

CAUTION

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■If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does

not feed at the beginning of stitching

Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that

keeps the presser foot level.

aSewing direction

aWhen you encounter a seam that is too thick

to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot

lever.

bPress the black button on the left side of the

foot. Keep the button held in and lower the

presser foot.

aBlack button

cRelease the button. The foot will lock in place

level with the seam, allowing the fabric to

feed.

• Once the trouble spot has been passed, the

foot will return to its normal position.

Sewing thin fabrics

When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become

misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If

this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material

under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric.

When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess

paper.

aStabilizer material or paper

Sewing stretch fabrics

First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then

sew without stretching the fabric.

aBasting

Using a free-arm style

Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular

and hard-to-reach areas. To change your machine to

the free-arm style, lift out the flat bed attachment.

aSlide the flat bed attachment to the left to

release it.

aFlat bed attachment

●If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is

sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much

force, the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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3UTILITY STITCHES

OVERCASTING STITCHES

You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also

useful for sewing stretch materials.

*Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforcement ***Do not use reverse stitching.

Attach overcasting foot “G” or zigzag foot “J”.

bSelect a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”

(page 27).

cPosition the fabric with the edge of the fabric

against the guide of the presser foot, and then

lower the presser foot lever.

aGuide

dSew with the edge of the fabric against the

presser foot guide.

aNeedle drop point

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Zigzag stitch J 04040404

Overcasting and attach-

ing appliqués 3.5

(1/8) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.4

(1/16) 0.0–4.0

(0–3/16) Yes

( J ) Yes Rev.

3-point zig-

zag stitch J 05050505

Overcasting on medium

weight or stretch fabrics,

attaching elastic, darn-

ing, etc.

5.0

(3/16) 1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4) 1.0

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Overcasting

stitch

G 06060606

Overcasting on thin or

medium weight fabrics 3.5

(1/8) 2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16) 2.0

(1/16) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

G 07070707

Overcasting on thick fab-

rics 5.0

(3/16) 2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

J 08080808

Overcasting on stretch

fabrics 5.0

(3/16) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 0.5–4.0

(1/32–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

●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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BASIC STITCHING

Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching.

*Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforcement ***Do not use reverse stitching.

Basic stitching

aBaste or pin together the fabric pieces.

bAttach zigzag foot “J”.

cSelect a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”

(page 27).

dLower the needle into the fabric at the

beginning of the stitching.

eStart sewing.

• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”

(page 28).

• For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement

stitches, refer to “Sewing reinforcement

stitches” (page 29).

fWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread.

• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”

(page 28).

■Changing the needle position

With the straight stitch (left needle position) and

the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be

adjusted. Pressing the “+” side of the stitch width

adjustment key moves the needle to the right;

pressing the “–” side of the stitch width

adjustment key moves the needle to the left.

aStitch width adjustment key

bLeft needle position

cRight needle position

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Straight

Left J 00000000

Basic stitching, sewing

gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0

(0) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16) No Yes Rev.

Center

J 01010101

Attaching zippers, basic

stitching, and sewing

gathers or pintucks, etc. ––

2.5

(3/32) 0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16) Yes

( J ) Yes Rev.

Triple

stretch stitch J 02020202

Attaching sleeves, sew-

ing inseams, sewing

stretch fabrics and deco-

rative stitching

0.0

(0) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

***

*** *

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BLIND HEM STITCHING

You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing.

*Rfc.: Reinforcement

Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the

hem, and then baste it about 5 mm (3/16 inch)

from the edge of the fabric.

Fold back the fabric

along the basting, and then position the fabric

with the wrong side facing up.

bAttach blind hem foot “R”.

cSelect a stitch.

dPosition the fabric with the edge of the folded

hem against the guide of the presser foot, and

then lower the presser foot lever.

Check that the needle slightly catches the fold

of the hem.

■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.

■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.

• For details on changing the stitch width,

refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 27).

eSew with the fold of the hem against the

presser foot guide.

fRemove the basting stitching and turn the

fabric right side up.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Blind hem

stitch

R 09090909

Blind hem stitching on

medium weight fabrics 0

(0) 3 – –3 2.0

(1/16) 1.0–3.5

(1/16–1/8) No No Rfc.

R 10101010

Blind hem stitching on

stretch fabrics 0

(0) 3 – –3 2.0

(1/16) 1.0–3.5

(1/16–1/8) No No Rfc.

aWrong side of fabric

bBasting

cDesired edge of hem

d5 mm (3/16 inch)

aNeedle

bNeedle drop point

cFold of hem

dWrong side of fabric

eGuide

aWrong side of fabric bRight side of fabric

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BUTTONHOLE SEWING

Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on.

*Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc.: Reinforcement

The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button).

Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Buttonhole

stitch

A 29292925

Horizontal buttonholes

on thin and medium

weight fabrics

5.0

(3/16) 3.0-5.0

(1/8-3/16) 0.4

(1/64) 0.2-1.0

(1/64-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

A 30303026

Secured buttoholes for

fabrics that have back-

ings

5.0

(3/16) 3.0–5.0

(1/8-3/16) 0.4

(1/64) 0.2–1.0

(1/64-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

A 31313127

Buttonholes for stretch or

knit fabrics 6.0

(15/64) 3.0–6.0

(1/8-15/64) 1.0

(1/16) 0.5–2.0

(1/32-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

A 32323228

Buttonholes for stretch

fabrics 6.0

(15/64) 3.0–6.0

(1/8-15/64) 1.5

(1/16) 1.0–3.0

(1/16-1/8) No No Auto

Rfc.

A 33333329

Keyhole buttonholes for

thick or furry fabrics 7.0

(1/4) 3.0–7.0

(1/8-1/4) 0.5

(1/32) 0.3–1.0

(1/64-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

A3434– –

Keyhole buttonholes for

medium weight and thick

fabrics

7.0

(1/4) 3.0–7.0

(1/8-1/4) 0.5

(1/32) 0.3–1.0

(1/64-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

A3535– –

Keyhole buttonholes for

thick or furry fabrics 7.0

(1/4) 3.0–7.0

(1/8-1/4) 0.5

(1/32) 0.3–1.0

(1/64-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

Zigzag stitch

(for quilting) J4040– –

Appliqué quilting, free-

motion quilting, satin

stitching, button sewing

3.5

(1/8) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.4

(1/16) 0.0-4.0

(0-3/16) No Yes Rfc.

aReinforcement stitching

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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is

used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below.

aButton guide plate

bPresser foot scale

cPin

dMarks on buttonhole foot

e5 mm (3/16 inch)

aUse chalk to mark the position and length of

the buttonhole on the fabric.

aMarks on fabric

bPull out the button guide plate of buttonhole

foot “A”, and then insert the button that will

be put through the buttonhole.

XThe size of the buttonhole is set.

■If the button does not fit in the button guide

plate

Add together the diameter and thickness of

the button, and then set the button guide

plate to the calculated length. (The distance

between the markings on the presser foot

scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)

aPresser foot scale

bLength of buttonhole

(Diameter + thickness of button)

c5 mm (3/16 inch)

Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm

(9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch),

the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm

(1 inch) on the scale.

a10 mm (3/8 inch)

b15 mm (9/16 inch)

cAttach buttonhole foot “A”.

dSelect a stitch.

ePosition the fabric with the front end of the

buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks

on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then

lower the presser foot lever.

Pass the upper thread down through the hole

in the presser foot.

aMark on fabric

bRed marks on buttonhole foot

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• When lowering the presser foot, do not push

in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the

buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct

size.

aDo not reduce the gap.

fPull down the buttonhole lever as far as

possible.

aButtonhole lever

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the

bracket on the buttonhole foot.

aButtonhole lever

bBracket

gGently hold the end of the upper thread in

your left hand, and then start sewing.

XOnce sewing is completed, the

machine automatically sews

reinforcement stitches, then stops.

hRaise the presser foot lever, remove the

fabric, and cut the thread.

iRaise the buttonhole lever to its original

position.

jInsert a pin at the end of the buttonhole

stitching to prevent the stitching from being

cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut towards

the pin and open the buttonhole.

aSeam ripper

bPin

For keyhole buttonholes, use a commercial

eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded

end of the buttonhole, and then use the seam

ripper to cut open the buttonhole.

aEyelet punch

• When using the eyelet punch, place thick

paper or some other protective sheet under

the fabric before punching the hole in the

fabric.

Memo

●Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch

length and width by sewing a trial

buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.

●When opening the buttonhole with the seam

ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting

direction, otherwise injuries may result if the

seam ripper slips.

CAUTION

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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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■Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a

gimp thread.

aHook the gimp thread onto the part of

buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration

so that it fits into the grooves, and then

loosely tie it.

bAttach buttonhole foot “A”.

cSelect a stitch or .

dAdjust the stitch width to the thickness of the

gimp thread.

eLower the presser foot lever and the

buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.

fWhen sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp

thread to remove any slack.

gUse a handsewing needle to pull the gimp

thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and

then tie it.

hWith a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the

gimp thread remaining at the top end of the

buttonhole.

Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.

Button sewing

Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine.

Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.

aMeasure the distance between the holes in the

button to be attached.

bRaise the presser foot lever, and then 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).

aFeed dog position lever

(as seen from the rear of the machine)

XThe feed dogs are lowered.

cAttach presser foot “M”.

aButton fitting foot “M”

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dPlace a button between the presser foot and

the fabric.

• When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew

the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the

button so that the needle goes into the two

holes toward the rear of the sewing machine,

and then sew them in the same way.

eSelect a stitch . (With models not provided

with stitch , select stitch .)

fAdjust the stitch width so that it is the same as

the distance between the holes in the button.

gSet the stitch length to the shortest setting by

pressing the stitch length adjustment key.

hTurn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) to check that the needle

correctly goes into the two holes of the

button.

Adjust the stitch width to the distance between

the button holes.

iStart sewing.

• After sewing for about 10 seconds at low

speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch

button) to sew reinforcement stitches.

jPull the upper thread at the end of the

stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and

then tie it with the bobbin thread.

Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the

bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching.

kWhen you are finished attaching the button,

slide the feed dog position lever to (to

the left as seen from the front of the machine)

to raise the feed dogs.

●When sewing, be sure that the needle does

not touch the button, otherwise the needle

may bend or break.

CAUTION

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ZIPPER INSERTION

You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of

the needle.

When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing the left

side of the zipper, attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot.

*Rev.: Reverse **Do not use reverse stitching.

aZipper foot

bRight pin for sewing the left side of the zipper

cLeft pin for sewing the right side of the zipper

aSelect stitch .

bLower the presser foot lever and fix either the

left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the

shank.

cFold the edge of the material 2 cm (3/4 inch)

and place the zipper under the folded section.

Lower the needle into the notch located either

on the left or right side of the zipper foot.

dSew from the bottom of the zipper toward the

top on both sides. The needle should be

positioned on the zipper side of the foot for

best results.

eTo sew the opposite side of the zipper, release

the foot by pressing the button located at the

back of the presser foot, fit the zipper foot on

the other side of the zipper and continue

sewing using the other side notch.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Straight

stitch

(center) I 01010101

Attaching zippers, basic

stitching, and sewing

gathers or pintucks, etc. ––

2.5

(3/32) 0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16) Yes

( J ) Yes Rev.

●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.

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

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SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE

Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.

*Rfc.: Reinforcement

Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations.

Stretch stitching

aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

bSelect stitch .

cSew the fabric without stretching it.

Elastic attaching

When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a

piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that

of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary

that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used.

aPin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the

fabric.

Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make

sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric.

aElastic tape

bPin

bAttach zigzag foot “J”.

cSelect stitch .

dSew the elastic tape to the fabric while

stretching the tape so that it is the same length

as the fabric.

While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot

with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest

the front of the presser foot with your right hand.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Stretch stitch J 03030303

Sewing stretch fabrics

and decorative stitching 1.0

(1/16) 1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

3-point

zigzag stitch J 05050505

Overcasting on medium

weight or stretch fabrics,

attaching elastic, darn-

ing, etc.

5.0

(3/16) 1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4) 1.0

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

2●When sewing, be sure that the needle does

not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may

bend or break.

CAUTION

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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING

The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.

*Rfc.: Reinforcement **Do not use reverse stitching.

Appliqués

You can create an appliqué by cutting a different

piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a

decoration.

aBaste the cut design to the fabric.

bAttach zigzag foot “J”.

cSelect stitch .

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Zigzag stitch J 04040404

Overcasting and attach-

ing appliqués 3.5

(1/8) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.4

(1/16) 0.0–4.0

(0–3/16) Yes

( J ) Yes Rfc.

Zigzag stitch

(for quilting) J4040- -

Appliqué quilting, free-

motion quilting, satin

stitching

3.5

(1/8) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.4

(1/16) 0.0–4.0

(0–3/16) No Yes Rfc.

Appliqué

stitch J 11 11 11 11 Appliqué stitching 3.5

(1/8) 2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16) 2.5

(3/32) 1.6–4.0

(1/16–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Appliqué

stitch

(for quilting)

J4141- -

Attaching appliqués and

binding 1.5

(1/16) 0.5–5.0

(1/32–3/16) 1.2

(1/16) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

J4242- -

Attaching appliqués and

binding 1.5

(1/16) 0.5–5.0

(1/32–3/16) 1.2

(1/16) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

Piecing

straight

stitch

J3737- -

Piecing straight stitching

(with a seam allowance

of 6.5mm from the right

edge of the presser foot)

5.5

(7/32) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.6

(1/16) 0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16) No Yes Rfc.

J3838- -

Piecing straight stitching

(with a seam allowance

of 6.5mm from the right

edge of the presser foot)

1.5

(1/16) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.6

(1/16) 0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16) No Yes Rfc.

Joining stitch

J 14141414

Patchwork stitching and

decorative stitching 4.0

(3/16) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.2

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

J 15151515

Patchwork stitching, dec-

orative stitching and sew-

ing overcasting on both

pieces of fabrics, such as

with tricot

5.0

(3/16) 2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

J 16161616

Patchwork stitching and

decorative stitching 5.0

(3/16) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.2

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Hand-look

quilting J 39393531

Straight stitch quilting

that looks hand-sewn 0.0

(0) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

Quilting

stippling J4343- -

Quilting background

stitching (stippling) 7.0

(1/4) 1.0–7.0

(1/16–1/4) 1.6

(1/16) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

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dCarefully sew around the edge of the design.

Cut away any fabric that is left outside the stitching.

fRemove the basting, if necessary.

Memo

●Make reinforcing straight stitches at the

beginning and the end of stitching.

Patchwork (crazy quilt)

stitching

aFold the edge of the top piece of fabric and

place it over the lower piece.

bSew 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.

aBaste or pin along the seam allowance of the

fabric that you wish to piece together.

bAttach zigzag foot “J”.

cSelect stitch or

dSew with the side of the presser foot aligned

with the edge of the fabric.

■For a seam allowance on the right side

Align the right side of the presser foot with the

edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch .

a6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

■For a seam allowance on the left side

Align the left side of the presser foot with the

edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch .

a6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

Memo

●To change the width of the seam allowance

(the needle position), adjust the stitch width.

For details, refer to “Changing the needle

position” (page 33).

●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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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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Quilting

Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom

layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily

be sewn using the optional walking foot and the

optional quilting guide.

Note

●Only use the walking foot with straight or

zigzag stitches. Do not use other patterns.

Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the

walking foot.

aBaste the fabric to be quilted.

bRemove the presser foot and the presser foot

holder.

• For details, refer to “Removing the presser

foot holder” (page 25).

cHook the connecting fork of the walking foot

onto the needle clamp screw, lower the

presser foot lever, and then use the presser

foot holder screw to attach the walking foot

to the presser bar.

aConnecting fork

bNeedle clamp screw

cPresser foot holder screw

dSelect stitch , or .

ePlace one hand on each side of the presser

foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while

sewing.

Note

●When sewing with the walking foot, sew at

a speed between slow and medium.

■Using the optional quilting guide

Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that

are equally spaced.

aInsert the stem of the quilter into the hole at

the rear of the walking foot or presser foot

holder.

Walking foot

Presser foot holder

bAdjust the stem of the quilter so that the quilt

guide aligns with the seam that has already

been sewn.

●Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw

securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may

strike the presser foot and cause injury.

●Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the

front of the machine to check that the needle

does not strike the presser foot. If the needle

strikes the presser foot, injury may result.

CAUTION

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Free-motion quilting

With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be

lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that

the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.

The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion

quilting.

aRemove the presser foot and the presser foot

holder.

• For details, refer to “Removing the presser

foot holder” (page 25).

bAlign the quilting foot with the lower-left side

of the presser bar.

The pin on the quilting foot should be

positioned over the needle clamp screw.

aPin on quilting foot

bPresser foot holder screw

cNeedle clamp screw

cHold the quilting foot in place with your right

hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder

screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.

aPresser foot holder screw

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).

aFeed dog position lever

(as seen from the rear of the machine)

XThe feed dogs are lowered.

eTurn on the sewing machine, and then select a

stitch.

fUse 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.

aPattern

After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog

position lever to (to the left as seen from

the front of the machine) to raise the feed dogs.

• Normally, the feed dog position lever is

positioned at .

●Be sure to securely tighten the screws with

the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may

touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or

break.

CAUTION

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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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REINFORCEMENT STITCHING

Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.

*Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement

Triple stretch stitching

Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes

and inseams.

aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

bSelect stitch .

cStart sewing.

• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”

(page 28).

Bar tack stitching

Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to

strain, such as pocket corners and openings.

As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at

pocket corners is described below.

aDetermine the desired length of the bar tack.

Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot

“A” to the desired length. (The distance

between the markings on the presser foot scale

is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)

aPresser foot scale

bLength of bar tack

c5 mm (3/16 inch)

• A bar tack with a maximum length of about

28 mm (1-1/8 inch) can be sewn.

bAttach buttonhole foot “A”.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Triple

stretch stitch J 02020202

Attaching sleeves, sew-

ing inseams, sewing

stretch fabrics and deco-

rative stitching

0.0

(0) 0.0-7.0

(0-1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.

Bar tack

stitch A 36363430

Reinforcing openings

and areas where the

seam easily comes loose

2.0

(1/16) 1.0-3.0

(1/16-1/8) 0.4

(1/64) 0.3-1.0

(1/64-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

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cSelect stitch .

dPosition the fabric so that the opening of the

pocket faces toward you, and then lower the

presser foot lever so that the needle drops

2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket

opening.

a2 mm (1/16 inch)

Pass the upper thread down through the hole

in the presser foot.

• When lowering the presser foot, do not push

in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the

bar tack will not be sewn with the correct

size.

aDo not reduce the gap.

ePull down the buttonhole lever as far as

possible.

aButtonhole lever

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the

bracket on the buttonhole foot.

aButtonhole lever

bBracket

fGently hold the end of the upper thread in

your left hand, and then start sewing.

XOnce sewing is completed, the

machine automatically sews

reinforcement stitches, then stops.

gRaise the presser foot lever, remove the

fabric, and cut the thread.

hRaise the buttonhole lever to its original

position.

Memo

●If the fabric does not feed, for example,

because it is too thick, increase the stitch

length. For details, refer to “Selecting

stitching” (page 27).

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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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DECORATIVE STITCHING

Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.

*Rfc.: Reinforcement

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Fagoting

stitch

J 17171717

Fagoting, smocking and

decorative stitching 5.0

(3/16) 0.0-7.0

(0-1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

J 18181818

Fagoting, smocking and

decorative stitching 5.0

(3/16) 2.5-7.0

(3/32-1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Joining stitch

J 14141414

Patchwork stitching and

decorative stitching 4.0

(3/16) 0.0-7.0

(0-1/4) 1.2

(1/16) 0.2-4.0

(1/64-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

J 15151515

Patchwork stitching, deco-

rative stitching and sewing

overcasting on both pieces

of fabrics, such as with tricot

5.0

(3/16) 2.5-7.0

(3/32-1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

J 16161616

Patchwork stitching and

decorative stitching 5.0

(3/16) 0.0-7.0

(0-1/4) 1.2

(1/16) 0.2-4.0

(1/64-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Shell tuck

stitch J 12 12 12 12 Sell tuck stitching 4.0

(3/16) 0.0-7.0

(0-1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 0.2-4.0

(1/64-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Satin scallop

stitch N 13 13 13 13 Scallop stitching 5.0

(3/16) 2.5-7.0

(3/32-1/4) 0.5

(1/32) 0.1-1.0

(1/64-1/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Decorative

stitch

J 19 19 19 19 Decorative stitching 4.0

(3/16) 0.0-7.0

(0-1/4) 3.0

(1/8) 2.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.

J 20 20 20 20 Decorative stitching 4.0

(3/16) 0.0-7.0

(0-1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

J 21 21 21 – Decorative stitching 5.5

(7/32) 0.0-7.0

(0-1/4) 1.6

(1/16) 1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N22 22 22 21 Decorative stitching and

elastic-attaching 5.0

(3/16) 1.5-7.0

(1/64-1/4) 1.0

(1/16) 0.2-4.0

(1/64-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 23232322

Lace sewing, decorative

hemming, heirloom

stitching, etc.

3.5

(1/8) 1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4 2.5

(3/32) 1.6-4.0

(1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.

N 24242423

Decorative hemming,

heirloom stitching, etc. 6.0

(15/64) 1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4) 3.0

(1/8) 1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.

N 252525 –

Decorative hemming on

thin, medium weight and

plain weave fabrics, heir-

loom stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16) 1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4) 3.5

(1/8) 1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.

N 26262624

Decorative hemming on

thin, medium weight and

plain weave fabrics, heir-

loom stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16) 1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4) 4.0

(3/16) 1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 272727 –

Decorative hemming on

thin, medium weight and

plain weave fabrics, heir-

loom stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16) 1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 282828 –

Decorative hemming on

thin, medium weight and

plain weave fabrics, heir-

loom stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16) 1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4) 2.0

(1/16) 1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

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Fagoting

Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It

is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch

is more decorative when thicker thread is used.

aUse an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric

along their seams.

bBaste the two pieces of fabric, separated by

about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or

a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.

aThin paper or water soluble stabilizer

bBasting stitching

c4 mm (3/16 inch)

cAttach zigzag foot “J”.

dSelect stitch or .

eSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”

(page 27).

fSew with the center of the presser foot

aligned along the center of the two pieces of

fabric.

gAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper.

Scallop stitching

The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like

shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars

of blouses and to decorate the edges of

handkerchiefs.

aAttach monogramming foot “N”.

bSelect stitch .

cStitch along the edge of the fabric, making

sure not to sew directly on the edge of the

fabric.

• For better results, apply spray starch onto the

fabric and press with a hot iron before it is

sewn.

dTrim along the stitches.

• Be careful not to cut the stitches.

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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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Smocking

The decorative stitch created by stitching or

embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is

used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs.

The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to

fabric.

aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

bSelect the straight stitch, and then adjust the

stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen

the thread tension.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”

(page 27) and “Thread tension” (page 29).

cSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm

(3/8 inch).

a1 cm (3/8 inch)

• Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or

cut the thread.

dPull the bobbin threads to create gathers.

Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

eSelect stitch or .

fStitch between the straight stitches.

gPull out the threads for the straight stitches.

Shell tuck stitching

The gathers that look like shells are called “shell

tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of

blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.

aFold the fabric along the bias.

bAttach zigzag foot “J”.

cSelect stitch , and then increase the thread

tension.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”

(page 27).

dSew while making sure that the needle drops

slightly off the edge of the fabric.

aNeedle drop point

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eUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks

down to one side.

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the

seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when

making a crazy quilt.

aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

bSew together the right sides of the two pieces

of fabric, and then open up the seam

allowances.

aWrong side of fabric

b6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance

cStraight stitch

cSelect stitch , or .

dTurn the fabric over so that the right side

faces up, and then sew over the seam with the

center of the presser foot aligned with the

seam.

aRight side of fabric

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.

aInsert the wing needle.

• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

• For details on inserting a needle, refer to

“Replacing the needle” (page 21).

bAttach monogramming foot “N”.

cSelect stitch , , , , or .

dStart 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 16).

●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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APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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4APPENDIX

STITCH SETTINGS

Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in

the following table.

Utility stitches

●Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may

be damaged.

●When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the

machine may be damaged.

CAUTION

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Straight

Left J 00000000

Basic stitching, sewing

gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0

(0) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16) No Yes Rev.

Center

J 01010101

Attaching zippers, basic

stitching, and sewing

gathers or pintucks, etc. ––

2.5

(3/32) 0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16) Yes

( J ) Yes Rev.

Triple

stretch stitch J 02020202

Attaching sleeves, sew-

ing inseams, sewing

stretch fabrics and deco-

rative stitching

0.0

(0) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

Stretch stitch J 03030303

Sewing stretch fabrics

and decorative stitching 1.0

(1/16) 1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Zigzag stitch J 04040404

Overcasting and attach-

ing appliqués 3.5

(1/8) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.4

(1/16) 0.0–4.0

(0–3/16) Yes

( J ) Yes Rev.

3-point zig-

zag stitch J 05050505

Overcasting on medium

weight or stretch fabrics,

attaching elastic, darn-

ing, etc.

5.0

(3/16) 1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4) 1.0

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Overcasting

stitch

G 06060606

Overcasting on thin or

medium weight fabrics 3.5

(1/8) 2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16) 2.0

(1/16) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

G 07070707

Overcasting on thick fab-

rics 5.0

(3/16) 2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

J 08080808

Overcasting on stretch

fabrics 5.0

(3/16) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 0.5–4.0

(1/32–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

*Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforcement ***Do not use reverse stitching.

****Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.

***

****

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Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Blind hem

stitch

R 09090909

Blind hem stitching on

medium weight fabrics 0

(0) 3 – –3 2.0

(1/16) 1.0–3.5

(1/16–1/8) No No Rfc.

R 10101010

Blind hem stitching on

stretch fabrics 0

(0) 3 – –3 2.0

(1/16) 1.0–3.5

(1/16–1/8) No No Rfc.

Appliqué

stitch J 11 11 11 11 Appliqué stitching 3.5

(1/8) 2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16) 2.5

(3/32) 1.6–4.0

(1/16–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Shell tuck

stitch J 12 12 12 12 Shell tuck stitching 4.0

(3/16) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Satin scallop

stitch N 13 13 13 13 Scallop stitching 5.0

(3/16) 2.5-7.0

(3/32-1/4) 0.5

(1/32) 0.1-1.0

(1/64-1/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Joining stitch

J 14141414

Patchwork stitching and

decorative stitching 4.0

(3/16) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.2

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

J 15151515

Patchwork stitching, dec-

orative stitching and sew-

ing overcasting on both

pieces of fabrics, such as

with tricot

5.0

(3/16) 2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

J 16161616

Patchwork stitching and

decorative stitching 5.0

(3/16) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.2

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Fagoting

stitch

J 17171717

Fagoting, smocking and

decorative stitching 5.0

(3/16) 0.0-7.0

(0-1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

J 18181818

Fagoting, smocking and

decorative stitching 5.0

(3/16) 2.5-7.0

(3/32-1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Decorative

stitch

J 19 19 19 19 Decorative stitching 4.0

(3/16) 0.0-7.0

(0-1/4) 3.0

(1/8) 2.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.

J 20 20 20 20 Decorative stitching 4.0

(3/16) 0.0-7.0

(0-1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

J 21 21 21 – Decorative stitching 5.5

(7/32) 0.0-7.0

(0-1/4) 1.6

(1/16) 1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N22 22 22 21 Decorative stitching and

elastic-attaching 5.0

(3/16) 1.5-7.0

(1/64-1/4) 1.0

(1/16) 0.2-4.0

(1/64-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 23232322

Lace sewing, decorative

hemming, heirloom

stitching, etc.

3.5

(1/8) 1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.6-4.0

(1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.

N 24242423

Decorative hemming,

heirloom stitching, etc. 6.0

(15/64) 1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4) 3.0

(1/8) 1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.

N 252525 –

Decorative hemming on

thin, medium weight and

plain weave fabrics, heir-

loom stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16) 1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4) 3.5

(1/8) 1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16) No No Rfc.

*Rfc.: Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.

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Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Decorative

stitch

N 26262624

Decorative hemming on

thin, medium weight and

plain weave fabrics, heir-

loom stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16) 1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4) 4.0

(3/16) 1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 272727 –

Decorative hemming on

thin, medium weight and

plain weave fabrics, heir-

loom stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16) 1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 282828 –

Decorative hemming on

thin, medium weight and

plain weave fabrics, heir-

loom stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16) 1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4) 2.0

(1/16) 1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Buttonhole

stitch

A 29292925

Horizontal buttonholes

on thin and medium

weight fabrics

5.0

(3/16) 3.0-5.0

(1/8-3/16) 0.4

(1/64) 0.2-1.0

(1/64-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

A 30303026

Secured buttonholes for

fabrics that have back-

ings

5.0

(3/16) 3.0–5.0

(1/8-3/16) 0.4

(1/64) 0.2–1.0

(1/64-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

A 31313127

Buttonholes for stretch or

knit fabrics 6.0

(15/64) 3.0–6.0

(1/8-15/64) 1.0

(1/16) 0.5–2.0

(1/32-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

A 32323228

Buttonholes for stretch

fabrics 6.0

(15/64) 3.0–6.0

(1/8-15/64) 1.5

(1/16) 1.0–3.0

(1/16-1/8) No No Auto

Rfc.

A 33333329

Keyhole buttonholes for

thick or furry fabrics 7.0

(1/4) 3.0–7.0

(1/8-1/4) 0.5

(1/32) 0.3–1.0

(1/64-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

A3434– –

Keyhole buttonholes for

medium weight and thick

fabrics

7.0

(1/4) 3.0–7.0

(1/8-1/4) 0.5

(1/32) 0.3–1.0

(1/64-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

A3535– –

Keyhole buttonholes for

thick or furry fabrics 7.0

(1/4) 3.0–7.0

(1/8-1/4) 0.5

(1/32) 0.3–1.0

(1/64-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

Bar tack

stitch A 36363430

Reinforcing openings

and areas where the

seam easily comes loose

2.0

(1/16) 1.0–3.0

(1/16-1/8) 0.4

(1/64) 0.3–1.0

(1/64-1/16) No No Auto

Rfc.

Piecing

straight

stitch

J3737- -

Piecing straight stitching

(with a seam allowance

of 6.5mm from the right

edge of the presser foot)

5.5

(7/32) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.6

(1/16) 0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16) No Yes Rfc.

J3838- -

Piecing straight stitching

(with a seam allowance

of 6.5mm from the right

edge of the presser foot)

1.5

(1/16) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.6

(1/16) 0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16) No Yes Rfc.

Hand-look

quilting J 39393531

Straight stitch quilting

that looks hand-sewn 0.0

(0) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

Zigzag stitch

(for quilting) J4040- -

Appliqué quilting, free-

motion quilting, satin

stitching, button sewing

3.5

(1/8) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.4

(1/16) 0.0–4.0

(0–3/16) No Yes Rfc.

*Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: AutomaticReinforcement

***Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.

***

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Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Appliqué

stitch

(for quilting)

J4141- -

Attaching appliqués and

binding 1.5

(1/16) 0.5–5.0

(1/32–3/16) 1.2

(1/16) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

J4242- -

Attaching appliqués and

binding 1.5

(1/16) 0.5–5.0

(1/32–3/16) 1.2

(1/16) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

Quilting

stippling J4343- -

Quilting background

stitching (stippling) 7.0

(1/4) 1.0–7.0

(1/16–1/4) 1.6

(1/16) 1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.

Decorative

stitch

N 44 44 36 32 For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 45 45 37 33 For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.0

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 46 46 38 - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 47 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 48 47 39 - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.0

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 49 48 40 - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.0

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 50 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.6

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 51 49 41 34 For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 52 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.0

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 53 - - - For decoration, etc. 5.0

(3/16) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.0

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 54 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 55 50 - - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.6

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 56 51 - - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.4

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

*Rfc.: Reinforcement

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*Rfc.: Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Twin Needle

Walking Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

70 stitches

model

60 stitches

model

50 stitches

model

40 stitches

model

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Satin

stitches

N 57 52 42 - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4) 0.4

(1/64) 0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 58 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4) 0.4

(1/64) 0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 59 53 43 35 For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4) 0.4

(1/64) 0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 60 54 44 36 For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4) 0.4

(1/64) 0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 61 55 45 - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4) 0.4

(1/64) 0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 62 56 46 37 For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4) 0.4

(1/64) 0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 63 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4) 0.4

(1/64) 0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

N 64 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4) 0.4

(1/64) 0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16) Yes

( J ) No Rfc.

Cross-

stitches

N 65 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0

(1/4) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.6

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 66 - - - For decoration, etc. 6.0

(15/64) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.4

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 67 57 47 38 For decoration, etc. 6.0

(15/64) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 2.5

(3/32) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 68 58 48 - For decoration, etc. 6.0

(15/64) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.4

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

N 69 59 49 39 For decoration, etc. 6.0

(15/64) 0.0–7.0

(0–1/4) 1.4

(1/16) 0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.

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MAINTENANCE

Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.

Cleaning the machine

surface

If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a

cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and

then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning

it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry

cloth.

Cleaning the bobbin case

Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the

bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned

periodically.

aSwitch the machine off and unplug it.

bRaise the needle and the presser foot.

cLoosen the presser-foot screw and the needle

clamp screw to remove the presser-foot

holder and the needle.

dGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover,

and then slide it toward you to remove the

needle plate cover.

aNeedle plate cover

●Unplug the power supply cord before

cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an

electric shock may occur.

CAUTION

●Make sure you unplug the machine before

you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an

electric shock or be injured.

CAUTION

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eRemove the bobbin case.

Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.

aBobbin case

fUse the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to

remove any dust from the race and its

surrounding area.

aCleaning brush

bRace

• Do not put oil on the bobbin case.

gInsert the bobbin case so that the projection

on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.

aProjection

bSpring

hPut the tabs on the needle plate cover into the

needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.

●Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,

otherwise the upper thread may become

tangled, the needle may break or sewing

performance may suffer. For a new bobbin

case (part code: XC3152-021), contact your

nearest authorized service center.

●Make sure that you fit the bobbin case

properly, otherwise the needle may break.

CAUTION

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems.

If the problem it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center.

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

The sewing

machine does

not work.

The machine is not plugged in. Plug the machine in. page 9

The main power switch is turned off. Turn on the main power switch. page 9

The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to

the right. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the

left. page 12, 13

You have not used the foot control-

ler properly. Use the foot controller properly. page 10

The needle

breaks.

The needle is not fitted properly. Fit the needle properly. page 21

The needle clamp screw is loose. Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten

the screw. page 22

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

You have not used the right combi-

nation of fabric, thread and needle. Choose a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric. page 20

The presser foot you are using is not

appropriate for the type of stitch that

you want to sew.

Attach the presser foot that is correct

for the type of stitch that you want to

sew. page 52

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 29

You are pulling the fabric too much. Lightly guide the fabric. –

The area around the hole in the nee-

dle plate is scratched.

Replace the needle plate.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center. –

The area around the hole in the

presser foot is scratched.

Replace the presser foot.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center. –

The bobbin case is scratched. Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center. –

You have not used a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine. page 11

The upper

thread breaks.

You have not threaded the upper

thread properly. (for example, you

have not fitted the spool properly, or

the thread has come out of the guide

above the needle.)

Correct the upper threading. page 16

There are knots or tangles in the

thread. Remove any knots or tangles. –

The needle is not appropriate for the

thread you are using. Choose a needle that is appropriate

for the type of stitch. page 20

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 29

The thread is tangled, for example,

in the bobbin case.

Remove the tangle thread. If the

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

clean the bobbin case.

page 57

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

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The upper

thread breaks.

You have not inserted the needle

properly. Insert the needle properly. page 21

The area around the hole in the nee-

dle plate is scratched.

Replace the needle plate.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorised service center. –

The area around the hole in the

presser foot is scratched.

Replace the presser foot.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorised service center. –

The bobbin case is scratched, or has

a burr on it.

Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorised service center. –

You have not used a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

page 11

The lower

thread is tangled

or breaks.

You have not wound the bobbin

thread properly. Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 11

The bobbin is scratched or does not

turn smoothly. Replace the bobbin. –

The thread is tangled. Remove the tangled thread and

clean the bobbin case. page 57

You have not used a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

page 11

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 14, 15

The thread ten-

sion is incorrect.

You have not threaded the upper

thread properly. Correct the upper threading. page 16

You have not wound the bobbin

thread properly. Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 11

You have not threaded the right

combination of thread and needle

for the fabric you are using.

Choose a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric. page 20

You have not attached the presser-

foot holder properly. Attach the presser-foot holder prop-

erly. page 25

The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper

thread. page 29

You have not used a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

page 11

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 14, 15

The fabric is

wrinkled.

You have not threaded the upper

thread properly or fitted the bobbin

properly.

Thread the upper thread and wind

the bobbin thread properly.

page 14, 15, 16

You have not fitted the spool prop-

erly. Fit the spool properly. –

You have not used the right

combination of fabric, thread and

needle.

Choose a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric. page 20

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

If you are sewing thin fabric, the

stitch is too thick. Sew with stabiliser material under

the fabric. page 31

The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper

thread. page 29

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

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Stitches are

skipped.

You have not threaded the upper

thread properly. Correct the upper threading. page 16

You have not used the right combi-

nation of fabric, thread and needle. Choose a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric. page 20

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle.

page 21

You have not inserted the needle

properly. Insert the needle properly.

Dust has accumulated under the

needle plate or in the bobbin case. Remove the needle plate cover and

clean the plate and the bobbin case. page 57

There is a high-

pitched noise

while sewing.

Dust has built up in the feed dogs or

in the bobbin case. Clean the bobbin case. page 57

You have not threaded the upper

thread properly. Correct the upper threading. page 16

The bobbin case is scratched. Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center. –

You have not used bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

page 11

The needle

threader can not

be used.

You have not moved the needle

holder to its highest position.

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) once or

twice.

page 16

You have not inserted the needle

properly. Insert the needle properly. page 21

The stitch is not

sewn correctly.

The presser foot that you are using is

not correct for the type of stitch.

Attach the presser foot that is correct

for the type of stitch that you want to

sew. page 52

The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper

thread. page 29

The thread is tangled, for example,

in the bobbin case.

Remove the tangle thread. If the

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

clean the bobbin case.

page 57

The fabric does

not feed.

The feed dogs are lowered. Slide the feed dog position lever to

.page 38, 45

The stitch is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. page 27

You have not used the right combi-

nation of fabric, thread and needle. Choose a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric. page 20

The thread is tangled, for example,

in the bobbin case.

Remove the tangle thread. If the

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

clean the bobbin case.

page 57

The sewing light

bulb does not

come on. The sewing lamp is damaged. Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center. –

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

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ERROR MESSAGES

If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up, an error message appears on the

operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the table.

If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the

message disappears.

Note

●If error message “F1” through “F8” appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the

machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized service center.

Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep)

Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If a non-functioning key is pressed or an incorrect operation

is performed you will hear two or four beeps (only for models equipped with the operation beep).

■If a key is pressed (correct operation)

One beep sounds.

■If an incorrect operation is performed or a non-functioning key is pressed

Two or four beeps sound.

■If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled

The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. Be sure to check for the

cause of the error, and correct it before continuing to sew.

Error Message Probable Cause Solution

The foot controller was pressed (or the start/stop but-

ton was pressed if the foot controller is not con-

nected) and the reverse/reinforcement stitch button

was pressed while the presser foot is raised.

Lower the presser foot lever

before continuing the opera-

tion.

A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch

was selected and the foot controller was pressed (or

the start/stop button was pressed if the foot controller

is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is low-

ered.

Raise the buttonhole lever

before continuing the opera-

tion.

The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and

the foot controller was pressed (or the start/stop but-

ton was pressed if the foot controller is not con-

nected) while the buttonhole lever is raised.

Lower the buttonhole lever

before continuing the opera-

tion.

The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle

position button was pressed while the bobbin winder

shaft is moved to the right.

Move the bobbin winder

shaft to the left before con-

tinuing the operation.

The start/stop button was pressed while the foot con-

troller was connected.

Disconnect the foot control-

ler, and then press the start/

stop button. Otherwise,

operate the machine by

using the foot controller.

The motor locked up because the thread is tangled.

Remove the tangled thread

before continuing the opera-

tion.

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INDEX

Numerics

3-point zigzag stitch .......................................................32

accessories ....................................................................... 8

appliqués .......................................................................42

bar tack ..........................................................................46

basic stitching ................................................................33

blind hem stitching.........................................................34

bobbin ...........................................................................14

bobbin case.............................................................14, 57

bobbin cover.............................................................6, 14

bobbin winder..................................................11, 59, 62

button sewing.................................................................38

buttonhole foot...............................................................36

buttonhole lever .................................................6, 37, 47

buttonhole sewing..........................................................35

crazy quilt stitching ........................................................43

Darning...................................................................32, 41

elastic tape .....................................................................41

error messages................................................................62

extra spool pin ...............................................................23

eyelet punch ..................................................................37

fagoting .......................................................................... 49

fast bobbin winding........................................................12

feed dog position lever ...................................................45

feed dogs...................................................................6, 45

flat bed attachment....................................................7, 31

foot controller ...........................................................8, 28

free-arm style .................................................................31

free-motion quilting........................................................45

handwheel .......................................................................5

heirloom stitching ..........................................................51

joining............................................................................51

joining stitch ...........................................................42, 48

LCD .................................................................................7

main parts ........................................................................5

main power switch...........................................................9

monogramming.......................................................49, 51

needle ............................................................................20

needle bar thread guide....................................................6

needle clamp screw ..................................................6, 22

needle plate .....................................................................6

needle plate cover..........................................................57

needle position...............................................................33

needle position button......................................................6

needle threader ..............................................................17

openings ........................................................................46

operation beep ...............................................................62

operation buttons .............................................................6

operation panel ................................................................7

optional accessories .........................................................8

overcasting stitches ........................................................32

patchwork stitching ........................................................43

piecing...........................................................................43

pocket corners................................................................46

presser foot................................................................6, 24

presser foot holder.....................................................6, 25

presser foot lever .......................................................6, 16

pre-tension disk..............................................................11

quick-set bobbin .......................................................6, 15

quilting...........................................................................44

quilting foot....................................................................45

quilting guide .................................................................44

reinforcement stitching...................................................46

reverse/reinforcement stitch button...................................6

scallop stitching .............................................................49

seam ripper ....................................................................37

sewing machine needles ................................................20

sewing speed controller....................................................6

sleeve holes....................................................................46

smocking........................................................................50

spool pin .................................................................11, 16

start/stop button.........................................................6, 28

stitch length....................................................................27

stitch selection key ...........................................................7

stitch settings..................................................................52

stitch width ....................................................................27

straight stitch ..................................................................33

stretch fabrics .................................................................31

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thick fabrics....................................................................30

thin fabrics .....................................................................31

thread cutter...................................................................29

thread guide ...................................................................16

thread tension ................................................................29

trial sewing.....................................................................30

triple stretch stitch ..........................................................33

troubleshooting ..............................................................59

twin needle ....................................................................22

upper tension-control dial ..............................................29

upper threading..............................................................16

walking foot ...................................................................44

wing needle ...................................................................51

zigzag stitch .....................................................30, 32, 42

zipper foot......................................................................40

zipper Insertion ..............................................................40

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