D5_brother_cover C MY K OPERATION MANUAL 114-200 ENGLISH 114-200 191200-011 0008 Printed in Japan
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. 2. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12V 5 watts.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is the most advanced computerized household sewing machine. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the manual. 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 pulley, thread take-up, needle, or other moving parts. 2.
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE Special Features - On screen sewing advisor gives advice about sewing and general machine use, in addition to illustrated step-by-step instructions on the large LCD display. Machine sets thread tension automatically - no more bothersome trial sewing. Prepare the bobbin thread for sewing with one touch - no need to pull the bobbin thread up through the needle plate.
Attach the embroidery unit to enjoy sewing realistic embroidery patterns. Choose from the alphabetic (character) patterns, built-in designs, or decorative borders to frame your patterns pre-programmed into the machine, or choose from a wide selection of embroidery cards (sold separately) to increase creativity. Embroidery Select the “Embroidery” function icon to choose a pattern and sew it as it appears on the screen.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 explain your sewing machine’s basic operation procedures for someone who is using the sewing machine for the first time. If you want to sew utility stitches or character/ decorative stitches, read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, then go on to Chapter 3 (Sewing Utility Stitches) or Chapter 4 (Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches). When you are ready to begin using the embroidery function after reading Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, proceed to Chapter 5 (Embroidery).
TS CONTENTS WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE Special Features HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Chapter 1 Setting Up PRINCIPAL PARTS AND THEIR OPERATION ......................................... 1-1 Principal Parts ....................................... 1-1 ■ Embroidery Unit ............................. 1-2 ■ Hard Case ...................................... 1-2 ■ Embroidery Unit Storage Case ........ 1-2 ■ Operation Buttons .......................... 1-3 ■ Balance Wheel ...............................
TS EN NT CO ■ Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch) 3-20 ■ Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch) .. 3-21 ■ Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt) .......... 3-21 ■ Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch) ................... 3-21 Elastic Zigzag Stitches ......................... 3-22 ■ Tape Attaching ............................. 3-22 ■ Overcasting .................................. 3-22 Overcasting .........................................
TS EN NT CO Saving Stitch Patterns .......................... 4-27 ■ If You Can Not Save the Stitch Pattern 4-28 Retrieving Saved Stitch Patterns ........... 4-31 Chapter 5 Embroidery PREPARING TO EMBROIDER............... 5-1 Before Beginning................................... ■ Copyright Information .................... ■ About the Embroidery Unit ............. ■ About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately) ............................. ■ About Floppy Disks ........................
TS EN NT CO Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqué (1) ........................................ 5-59 Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqué (2) ........................................ 5-60 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges .................................................. 5-62 ENTERING STITCH DATA .................... 7-3 Creating Stitch Data .............................. Editing Stitch Data ................................. ■ Moving a Point ...............................
TS Chapter 1 Setting Up EN NT CO PRINCIPAL PARTS AND THEIR OPERATION 1— Principal Parts J 2— K I H G 1 2 3— D 3 B A = 4 5 C 4— L F 6 M 9 5— 7 8 X E N 6— O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 = A B C D E F G H I J K L M Needle threader lever Presser foot dial Thread cutter Presser foot holder Presser foot Feed dogs Bobbin cover Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment “Start/Stop” button “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button “Needle Position” button “Thread Cutter” button Sewing speed contro
TS EN NT CO 1 Main power switch 2 Power cord CAUTION • When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet. • When servicing the machine, or when removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine or the electrical set must be unplugged. • For U.S.A. only This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
TS EN NT CO ■ Operation Buttons 1— “Thread Cutter” Button Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread. 2— CAUTION START STOP Do not repeat thread cutting after the threads are cut. The thread may tangle or the needle may break, resulting in damage. CAUTION • Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button when there is no fabric in the machine or during machine operation. The thread may tangle resulting in damage.
TS EN NT CO ■ Balance Wheel 1 Turn the balance wheel to raise or lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine. 1 Balance wheel 1— 2— 3— ■ Presser Foot Lever 2 1 Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to the fabric. If the presser foot is raised to the second position, and you want to sew heavy weight, stacked fabrics, etc.
TS EN NT CO ■ Top Cover Open the top cover to wind the bobbin or do the upper threading. To open the cover, place your hand under the clear section of the cover and lift up. 1— 2— 3— ■ Supplemental Spool Pin Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread during sewing, or when sewing with the twin needle (see pages 1-29, 2-5). 4— 5— ■ Free Arm Use the free arm sewing option to attach cuffs, hem pant legs, and sew other tubular pieces.
TS EN NT CO ■ Feed Dog Position Switch Use this switch when attaching buttons (see page 3-61) or for other similar projects. Remove the flat bed attachment and raise the presser foot lever to operate the feed dog position switch. Set the lever in the position for normal sewing 1 Feed dog position switch 1 ..... The feed dogs are up and will help guide the fabric. ..... The feed dogs are down and will not help guide the fabric.
TS EN NT CO ■ Foot Controller 1— CAUTION Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. 2— 1 2 1. With this machine turned off, insert the foot controller plug into its jack on this machine. 1 Foot controller 2 Foot controller jack 2. Switch on the machine, then slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing. * The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed. 3.
TS EN NT CO Included Accessories Pull the top of the flat-bed attachment towards you to open the accessory compartment. 1 Storage space 2 Presser foot storage space 3 Bobbin storage space 1— 2— 1 3— 1 2 2 4— 3 3 6 9 11 13 4 5 7 8 10 12 Part Code No. Part Name U.S.A.
TS EN NT CO 15 18 16 17 19 21 20 22 23 24 No. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 25 28 29 27 26 30 29 31 28 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 33 36 34 37 35 38 Part Code U.S.A.
TS EN NT CO Options 1 No. 1 2 2 3 4 5 3 Part Name 40 colors embroidery threads 40 colors country threads 22 colors embroidery threads 21 colors country threads Embroidery bobbin thread Stabilizer material Water soluble stabilizer Country bag Multi-thread stand U.S.A.
TS EN NT CO 6 CAUTION Embroidery card purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine. No. Part Name 6 Embroidery card No. 1 Alphabet No. 2 Flower No. 3 Dinosaur No. 6 Moskowitz’s World No. 7 Country Life No. 8 Holiday No. 9 Hobby Craft No. 10 Monogram Emblem No. 11 Frame No. 12 Transportation No. 13 Sports Emblem No. 14 Large Floral No. 15 Cute Kids No. 16 Dogs & Cats No. 19 Marine No. 20 Petite Designs No. 21 Needlework No. 22 Large Quilt No. 23 White on White No. 25 Horse No.
TS EN NT BASIC OPERATION CO Connecting the Power 1— WARNING • Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
TS EN NT CO Viewing the LCD Display When switching on machine, the screen will display the name of the machine. Touch the screen to display the utility stitch. The often used “Straight stitch (left)” (1-01) is automatically selected. 1— 1 Shows the amount of thread remaining in the bobbin during sewing. If the display is yellow, the bobbin is running out of thread. 2— 1 3 4 2 Note This bobbin symbol does not show the amount of bobbin thread remaining when the machine is not sewing.
TS EN NT CO ■ Key Functions Display Key Name Pattern explanation key Operation guide key Setting key Utility stitch key Character/ Decorative stitch key Embroidery key Embroidery edit key Sewing type selection key Stitch selection display Automatic reinforcement stitch key Automatic thread cutting key Mirror image key Explanation Press this key to see an explanation of the selected pattern.
TS EN NT CO Display Key Name Needle mode selection key (single/double) Stitch width and stitch length key Thread tension key Manual memory key Reset key Explanation Press this key to select twin needle sewing mode. The sewing mode changes between single needle mode and twin needle mode each time you press the key. If the key display is light gray, the selected stitch pattern can not be sewn in twin needle mode.
TS EN NT CO Using the LCD Display Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, or to select a machine function, or operation indicated on the key. CAUTION Only touch the screen with your finger or the included touch pen. Do not use a sharp pencil, screwdriver, or other hard or sharp object. It is not necessary to press hard on the screen. Pressing too hard or using a sharp object may damage the screen.
TS EN NT CO 1. Press 2. Press 1— to open the screen at left. to go to the next screen. 2— 3— 4— 5— 3. On the screen brightness. display, use * makes the screen darker * makes the screen lighter and to adjust the 7— 4. Once you have adjusted the screen brightness, press 6— 8— .
TS EN NT CO Choosing the Display Language 1. Press 2. Press 1— to open the screen at left. to go to the next screen. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 3. When you see this display, press the arrow keys to choose the display language. 7— * Choose from the following languages: ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN DUTCH SPANISH 1 Shows the selected display language 4. When the desired language is displayed, press 8— .
TS EN NT CO Using the Machine Settings Key Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.) 1 Select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating) to be up or down. 1 2 1— 2— 2 Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zigzag width (see page 3-34). 3 Make adjustments to character or decorative stitch patterns (see page 4-12).
TS EN NT CO Using the Machine Operations Key Press to open the screen shown below. Five categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to see more information about that category. 1 1 4 2 5 displays information about the main parts of the machine and their functions. This is the first screen displayed when you press 1— 2— . 3— 2 displays information about threading the machine, changing presser feet, etc.
TS EN NT CO Example: 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press Displaying information about upper threading 1— . . The lower half of the screen will change. 2— (upper threading). 3— 4— 5— 6— 4. This screen shows instructions for threading the machine. Use the arrow keys to scroll downward for more information. = to scroll slowly 7— = to scroll quickly If you select bobbin winding, setting the bobbin, or upper threading, is displayed. Press instructions. 5.
TS EN NT CO ■ Contents of Other Categories 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 7— 8— 9— ?! ex 1-22 Setting Up d In
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TS EN NT CO Using the Pattern Explanation Key If you want to know more about the uses for a stitch pattern, select the pattern and press to see an explanation of the stitch selection. Example: Displaying information about 1. Press 1— 2— . (If the currently displayed stitch selection screen does use the screen selection tabs to go to the correct not include 3— screen). 2. Press . 4— 5— 6— 3. The screen shows information about . 7— 4. Press to return to the original screen.
TS EN NT CO Bobbin Winding/Lower Threading ➜ Press ➜ ➜ in that order to display a video example of bobbin 1— winding on the LCD (see page 1-21). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. CAUTION Use only bobbins recommended by the manufacturer of this machine (see page 1-8). Using other bobbins may result in damage or injury. 2— 3— 4— 5— 1 2 1. Turn on the main power switch. 2.
TS EN NT CO 3 2 Note When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread (see the illustration at left), use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool (see the illustration at left). 1 Spool cap (small) 2 Thread spool (cross-wound thread) 3 Space 1 5. Hold the thread from the spool in both hands, and pass the thread behind the thread guide cover on top of the machine. Use both hands to set the thread around the thread guide plate.
TS EN NT CO 1 7. Use both hands to set the thread around projection in the thread guides. 1 Projection in the thread guides 1— 2— 8. Pass the thread around the thread guide shaft and the pretension disk as indicated on drawing. Make sure that thread is correctly inserted inside the pretension disk. 1 Thread guide shaft 2 Pretension disk 1 2 3— 4— 5— 9. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 4-5 times (as shown in the illustration). 6— 7— 2 1 10.
TS EN NT CO 11. Set the bobbin holder to the left, until it clicks into place. 1 Bobbin holder 1— 2— 1 12.Press the “Bobbin Winder” button to start winding the bobbin. 3— 4— 5— 13.The bobbin will stop rotating automatically when it is done winding, and the bobbin holder will return to the original position. 6— 14.Remove the bobbin. CAUTION When removing the bobbin, do not pull on the bobbin winder seat. Doing so could loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat, resulting in damage to the machine.
TS EN NT CO ■ Winding the Bobbin During Sewing 1— With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during sewing. It will be convenient to wind the bobbin embroidery thread while sewing embroidery. The threading process is different from the earlier section, so read and follow the instructions carefully. 2— 1 1 Supplemental spool pin 3— 4— 1 2 1. Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.
TS EN NT CO 1 4. With your left hand, hold the thread near the thread spool. With your right hand, hold the end of the thread, and use both hands to set the thread around the thread guides. 1 Projection in the thread guides 1— 2— 5. Pass the thread around the projection in the thread guides, then pass the thread under the pretension disk. Make sure to set the thread securely under the pretension disk. 1 1 Thread guide shaft 2 Pretension disk 2 6.
TS EN NT CO Setting the Bobbin ➜ Press ➜ ➜ in that order to display a video example of the 1— operation on the LCD (see page 1-21). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. CAUTION Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 2— 1 2 3— 1. Raise the presser foot lever. 2. Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right, and remove the bobbin cover. 1 Bobbin cover 4— 5— 3.
TS EN NT CO Upper Threading ➜ Press ➜ ➜ in that order to display a video example of the 1— operation on the LCD (see page 1-21). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. CAUTION 2— Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury. 3— 4— 5— 6— 1. Raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION The machine has an upper threading shutter to insure proper threading.
TS EN NT CO 3. Pivot the spool pin so that it angles toward the front of the machine. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unrolls from the front of the spool. 4. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position. 1 Spool cap 1 1— 2— CAUTION • If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.
TS EN NT CO 6. Pass the thread through the groove according to the threading sequence (numbers) indicated on the machine. 1— 2— ▼ 3— 4— 5— 1 7. To thread the take-up lever, pass the thread from the back right side to the front left side. 1 Threading the take-up lever 6— 7— 8. Set the thread behind the needle clamp thread guide on the needle bar.
TS EN NT CO 9. Set the thread securely into the slit of the disk in the thread guide. Be sure that the thread catches the corner of the thread guide. 6 1— 1 Corner of the thread guide 2— 7 1 10.Use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the thread. 3 3— 4— 5 5— 11. Lower the presser foot lever. CAUTION Be sure to lower the presser foot lever. Continuing without lowering the lever may cause damage to the machine. 6— 7— 12.Push down the needle threader lever as far as possible.
TS EN NT CO 13.Slowly return the needle threader lever to its original position. Check that the hook has pulled the thread through the eye, then release the lever. 5 6 1— 2— 14.Pull the thread loop toward the back of the machine. 3— 5 6 Note Do not pull the thread too strongly, as you may bend the needle. CAUTION The needle threader lever can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. Check the table on page 1-45 for appropriate needle and thread combinations.
TS EN NT CO ■ Using the Spool Net If using decorative thread which tends to wind quickly off the thread spool, attach a spool net to the spool before using. This will control thread delivery. * Cut the spool net to match the size of the spool.
TS EN NT CO Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread There may be some sewing applications when you want to pull up the bobbin thread, for example, when making gathers, darts, free motion quilting or embroidery. 1. Guide the bobbin thread through the groove, following the arrow in the illustration. Do not cut the thread. * Do not replace the bobbin cover. 1— 2— 3— 2. While holding the upper thread, press the needle position button to raise the needle. 4— 6 5— 3.
TS EN NT CO Changing the Presser Foot 1— CAUTION • Always turn off the power before changing the presser foot. If the power is on and the “Start/Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury. • Always use the correct presser foot for the selected stitch pattern. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. • Only use presser feet for this machine.
TS EN NT CO ■ Attaching the Walking Foot The walking foot holds the fabric between the presser foot and the upper and lower feed dogs to feed the fabric, this enables you to have better fabric control when sewing difficult fabrics (such as vinyl cloth, leather, or synthetic leather) or fabrics that slip easily (such as quilting or velvet). 1— * The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Reverse stitches can not be sewn with the walking foot.
TS EN NT CO 5. Set the low shank adapter for the walking foot that came with your machine on the presser foot shaft, and push it up as far as possible. Tighten the screw securely with the screwdriver. CAUTION 1— 2— Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the presser foot and cause injury. 6. Set the operation lever of the walking foot so that the fork surrounds the needle clamp, and set the walking foot on the presser foot shaft.
TS EN NT CO ■ Reattaching the Presser Foot Holder 1— 1. Push the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle, then turn the main power switch to OFF. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 1 2— 2 3— 3. Loosen the screw with the screwdriver, and remove the walking foot. 4— 6 5— 4. Remove the low shank adapter.
TS EN NT CO 5. With the presser foot lever raised, tighten the screw lightly to attach the presser foot holder. 6. Place the presser foot “J” under the holder. Lower the presser foot lever and use the screwdriver to tighten the screw firmly. 1 2 1— 2— Note If the presser foot holder is not installed correctly, the thread tension may loosen due to improper presser foot holder height. 5 6 3— CAUTION • Be careful not to touch the needle during this time, otherwise injury may result.
TS EN NT CO 1. Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle, then turn the main power switch to OFF. 2. Lower the presser foot lever. 1 1— 2— 2 3. Use the screwdriver to turn the screw toward the front of the machine and loosen the screw, then remove the needle. CAUTION Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp screw. Doing so may damage the needle or machine. 6 3— 4— 5— 4.
TS EN NT CO ■ About the Needle The sewing machine needle is probably the most important part of the sewing machine. Choosing the proper needle for your sewing project will result in a beautiful finish and fewer problems. Below are some things to keep in mind about needles. • The smaller the needle number, the smaller the needle. As the numbers increase, the needles get thicker. • Use fine needles with lightweight fabrics, and thicker needles with heavyweight fabrics.
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TS Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Sew EN NT CO TRIAL SEWING 1— Basic Sewing CAUTION • To avoid injury, pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation. Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation. • Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. Doing so may lead to injury. • Do not use bent or broken needles. Doing so may lead to injury. • Take care that the needle does not strike basting pins or other objects during sewing.
TS EN NT CO 5 7. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin sewing. * Guide the fabric lightly by hand. 1— 2— 6 8. Press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop sewing. 3— 4— 5— 9. Press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the threads. * The needle will return to the up position automatically. CAUTION Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button after the threads have been cut. Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine.
TS EN NT CO Sewing Reinforcement Stitches Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You can use “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches manually (see page 1-3). 1— On the screen if the automatic reinforcement stitch key is selected, reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will be sewn automatically at the start of sewing when pressing the “Start/Stop” button.
TS EN NT CO Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics The sewing machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm(1/4 inch) thick. If the thickness of a seam causes sewing to occur on an angle, help guide the fabric by hand and sew on the downward slope. CAUTION 1— 2— Do not forcefully push fabrics more than 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick through the sewing machine. This may cause the needle to break and cause injury.
TS EN NT CO Using the Twin Needle Mode The twin needle can only be used for patterns that show after being selected. Before you select a stitch pattern, make sure the stitch can be sewn in the twin needle mode (see page 3-1 “Quick Reference Table”). 1— CAUTION 2— • Use only twin needles made for this machine (part code X59296-001). Other needles could break, resulting in damage. • Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle.
TS EN NT CO 4. Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up position. 1— 2— 1 3 5. Place additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that the thread unrolls from the back. Then insert a spool cap onto the spool pin all the way in, to secure the thread spool. 1 Spool pin 2 Spool cap 3 Additional spool of thread 3— 4— 2 6. Hold the thread from the spool with both hands, and set the thread in the thread guide. * Do not set the thread in the bobbin winding thread guide.
TS EN NT CO 8. Do not set the thread in the needle clamp thread guide on the needle bar. Thread the needle on the right side. 1— 6 CAUTION The needle threader can not be used. Thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may result in damage to the machine. 9. Select a stitch pattern. Refer to chart on page 3-1 through 3-8 for proper presser foot “J”.
TS EN NT STITCH SETTINGS Setting Stitch Width for Zigzag Stitch Patterns You can change the stitch width of each zigzag stitch. Normally, the machine automatically sets an appropriate zigzag stitch pattern width when the stitch pattern is selected. Follow the steps below when you want to change the zigzag stitch pattern width. Note It is not possible to change the width of some stitches (see page 2-10 for reference ). CO 1— 2— Press to narrow the zigzag stitch pattern width.
TS EN NT CO Setting the Stitch Length Your machine automatically sets the stitch length when you select a stitch. However, there may be times when you want to change the stitch length. With this machine, you can change the length of each individual stitch in a seam. Note It is not possible to change the length of some stitches (see page 2-10 for reference). 1— 2— Press to shorten the stitch length. The value in the display gets smaller. 3— 4— Press to lengthen the stitch length.
TS EN NT CO ■ Stitch Pattern Width/ Stitch Length Settings Table Pattern Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Pattern Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 0.0 0.0 - 7.0 2.5 0.2 - 5.0 5.0 0.0 - 7.0 4.0 1.0 - 4.0 (0) (0 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) (3/16) (0 - 1/4) (3/16) (1/16 - 3/16) 0.0 0.0 - 7.0 2.5 0.2 - 5.0 6.0 1.0 - 7.0 3.0 1.0 - 4.
TS EN NT CO Pattern Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Pattern Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 4.0 0.0 - 7.0 1.2 0.2 - 4.0 5.0 1.5 - 7.0 3.5 1.5 - 4.0 (1/16) (0 - 1/4) (1/16) (1/64 - 1/16) (3/16) (1/16 - 1/4) (1/8) (1/16 - 3/16) 5.0 2.5 - 7.0 2.5 1.0 - 4.0 5.0 1.5 - 7.0 3.5 1.6 - 4.0 (3/16) (3/32 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/16 - 3/16) (3/16) (1/16 - 1/4) (1/8) (1/16 - 3/16) 5.0 0.
TS EN NT CO Pattern Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 5.0 3.0 - 5.0 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 (3/16) (1/8 - 3/16) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) 5.0 3.0 - 5.0 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 (3/16) (1/8 - 3/16) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) 5.5 3.5 - 5.5 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 (7/32) (1/8 - 7/32) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) 5.0 3.0 - 5.0 0.4 0.2 - 1.0 (7/32) (1/8 - 7/32) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) 6.0 3.0 - 6.0 1.0 0.5 - 2.0 (15/64) (1/8 - 15/64) (1/16) (1/32 - 1/16) 6.0 3.0 - 6.
TS EN NT CO Setting the Thread Tension Your machine will automatically set the thread tension when you select a stitch. However, you may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. 1— ■ Proper Thread Tension 1 2 The upper and lower threads should cross near the center of the fabric. If thread tension is not properly set, the seam may have a poor finish or the fabric may pucker.
TS EN NT MACHINE FUNCTION SETTINGS CO Automatic Reinforcement Stitching After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing. 1— 1. Select a stitch pattern. 2— 2. Press to set the automatic reinforcement stitch- ing function. The key will display as .
TS EN NT CO Using the Automatic Thread Cutter After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread cutting function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing, and trim the threads at the end of sewing. This function is useful when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. 1. Select a stitch pattern. 2. Press 2— to set the automatic thread cutting func- tion.
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TS Chapter 3 Sewing Utility Stitches EN NT CO QUICK REFERENCE TABLE Pattern Name of pattern Straight stitch (Left) Straight stitch (Left) Straight stitch (Middle) Straight stitch (Middle) Triple stretch stitch Type of presser foot Use General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while pressing “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button. General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Reinforcement stitch is sewn while pressing “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button.
TS EN NT CO Pattern Name of pattern Type of presser foot Use Twin needle possibility Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric NO Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium, heavyweight and easily frayable fabrics or decorative stitching.
TS EN NT CO Pattern Use Twin needle possibility Hand-look quilting Quilting stitch made to look like hand quilting stitch NO Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and sewing on appliqué quilt pieces NO Quilting appliqué stitch Quilting stitch for invisible appliqué or attaching binding NO Quilting stippling Background quilting NO Blind hem stitch Hemming woven fabrics NO Blind hem stitch stretch Hemming stretch fabric NO Blanket stitch Appliqués, decorative blan
TS EN NT CO Pattern Name of pattern Type of presser foot Use Twin needle possibility Fagoting cross stitch Fagoting, bridging and decorative stitching OK (J) Tape attaching Attaching tape to seam in stretch fabric OK (J) Ladder stitch Decorative stitching NO Rick-rack stitch Decorative top stitching OK (J) Decorative stitch Decorative stitching OK (J) Serpentine stitch Decorative stitching and attaching elastic OK (J) Decorative stitch Decorative stitching and appliqué OK (J) 1—
TS EN NT CO Pattern Name of pattern Type of presser foot Use Twin needle possibility Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems NO Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems OK (J) Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems OK (J) Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems OK (J) Honeycomb stitch Heirloom, decorative hems OK (J) Honeycomb stitch Heirloom, decorative hems OK (J) Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems OK (J) 1— 2— 3— Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems NO Hemstitching H
TS EN NT CO Pattern Name of pattern Type of presser foot Use Twin needle possibility Narrow rounded buttonhole Buttonhole on light to medium weight fabrics NO Wide round ended buttonhole Buttonholes with extra space for larger buttons NO Tapered round ended buttonhole Reinforced waist tapered buttonholes NO Round ended buttonhole Buttonholes with vertical bar tack in heavyweight fabrics NO Round ended buttonhole Buttonholes with bar tack NO Round double ended buttonhole Buttonhole fo
TS EN NT CO Pattern Name of pattern Type of presser foot Use Twin needle possibility Darning Darning of medium weight fabric NO Darning Darning of heavyweight fabric NO Bar tack Reinforcement at opening of pocket, etc. NO Button sewing Attaching buttons NO Eyelet For making eyelet, holes on belt, etc.
TS EN NT CO Pattern Name of pattern Type of presser foot Use Twin needle possibility Forward (Zigzag) For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Reverse (Zigzag) For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO 1— 2— 3— CAUTION Make sure to use the correct presser foot for each stitch pattern. Otherwise, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, causing injury.
TS EN NT SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES CO Selecting a Stitch Pattern 1. Turn the main power switch to ON. The screen shown at left is displayed. The often-used “1-01 Straight (left)” stitch pattern is automatically selected. * Press displays. 1 2 to view this screen if another screen 2. Use to find the stitch pattern you want. 1 Preview of the selected stitch 2 Stitch selection screen 3. Touch the key of the stitch pattern you want to sew to select it.
TS EN NT CO ■ Stitch Selection Screens 1— Straight/Overcasting/Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches 2— 3— 4— 5— Press to go to the next page.
TS EN NT CO ■ Using the Mirror Image Key 1— Depending on the type of utility stitch you select, you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of the stitch pattern. If is lit when you select a pattern, it will be possible to make a mirror image of the pattern. 2— CAUTION If is light gray after you select a stitch pattern, you can not create a horizontal mirror image of the selected stitch pattern (this is true of buttonholes, multi-directional sewing, and others).
TS EN NT CO ■ Saving Your Preferred Stitch Settings 1— The settings for zigzag stitch width, stitch length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting or automatic reinforcement stitching, etc., are preset by the computer for each stitch pattern. If you want to change those settings, input the new settings and press change. The new settings will replace the computer settings. Example: for each pattern you want to 2— You always use a length setting of 2.0 mm (1/16 inch) for a straight stitch 1.
TS EN NT CO Using the Sewing Type Selection Key You can also select utility stitches using . Use this key when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application, or to get advice about sewing particular stitches. For example, if you want to sew overcasting, but you do not know which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch, you can use this screen to get advice. We recommend that beginners use this method to select patterns. 1— 2— 1. Press to view the advice screen. 3— 4— 2.
TS EN NT CO 3. The upper part of the screen displays a selection of overcasting stitches with explanations. Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch. 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 4. The screen displays directions for sewing the selected stitch.
TS EN NT CO 5. Press to scroll the screen in the direction of arrow selected, and see the next part of the instructions. Press to scroll the screen 1 line at a time, in the direction of the arrow selected. Press to scroll a larger section of the screen in the direction of the arrow selected. Follow the directions to sew the stitch. 1— 2— 3— * Press at any time to return to the selection screen.
TS EN NT SEWING THE STITCHES CO Straight Stitches 1. Select a stitch pattern. If the stitch which you select has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse stitches holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button. If the stitch which you select has a dot mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reinforcement stitches holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button (see page 2-3).
TS EN NT CO 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Hold the thread tails and fabric with your left hand, and turn the balance wheel with your right hand to insert the needle into the fabric. This is the sewing start position. 1— 6 2— 5 6 1 3. Lower the presser foot, and hold the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew 3-4 stitches. After the machine sews reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches), press the “Start/Stop” button to sew forward. The machine will begin sewing slowly.
TS EN NT CO ■ Changing the Needle Position (Left Needle Position Patterns Only) 1— When you select left needle position stitch patterns, you 1 5 6 can use and in the Stitch Width display to change the position of the needle. Match the distance from the right edge of the presser foot to the needle with the stitch width, then align the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric during sewing for an attractive finish. 2— 1 Stitch width 3— ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ J J J J 4— 5— 12.
TS EN NT CO Basting 1. Select 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Press the “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches, then continue sewing. Note • If you do not want to use a reinforcement stitch at the beginning, you should lift the presser foot, rotate the balance wheel, pull up the bobbin thread and pull a length of top and bobbin thread out from the rear of the machine.
TS EN NT CO Zigzag Stitches Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, appliqué, patchwork, and many other applications. 1— Select a stitch pattern, and attach presser foot “J”. If the stitch which you select has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse stitches holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button.
TS EN NT CO ■ Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch) 5 Attach the appliqué using a temporary spray adhesive or basting, then sew it. * Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right hand needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric. 1— 2— 6 3— ■ Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt) 5 Turn back the desired width of fabric and position it over the lower fabric, then sew so that the stitch bridges both pieces of fabric.
TS EN NT CO Elastic Zigzag Stitches Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching, overcasting, darning, or a wide variety of other uses. 1— 1. Select a stitch pattern, and attach presser foot “J”. 2 step elastic zigzag 2— 3 step elastic zigzag 3— 4— 5— 6— ■ Tape Attaching Stretch the tape flat. While stretching the tape flat, sew the tape to the fabric. 5 7— 1 Tape 6 1 8— ■ Overcasting 5 Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of stretch fabrics.
TS EN NT CO Overcasting Use for the beginning and end of seams in skirts or trousers, and the beginning and end of all cuttings. Use presser foot “G”, presser foot “J”, or the side cutter attachment depending on the kind of overcasting stitch you select. 1— ■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G” 1. Select a stitch pattern. 2— For sewing light and medium weight fabrics For sewing heavyweight fabrics 3— For sewing medium or heavyweight and easily-frayable fabric 4— 5— 6— 2.
TS EN NT CO ■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” 1. Select a stitch pattern. 1— For sewing stretch fabrics 2— For sewing medium stretch fabrics and heavyweight fabrics For sewing stretch fabrics 3— For sewing knit stretch fabrics For sewing stretch fabrics 4— For sewing stretch fabrics 5— 6— 5 1 2. Attach presser foot “J”. Sew with the needle dropping slightly off the edge of the fabric.
TS EN NT CO ■ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabrics. 1— 1. Push the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle, then turn off the power. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 1 2 2— 3— 3. Press the black button on the presser foot holder, and remove the presser foot. 4— 5— 4. Use the included screwdriver to loosen the screw of the presser foot holder, and remove the presser foot holder. 6— 1 7— 2 5 1 2 5.
TS EN NT CO 5 5. With the presser foot raised, align the presser foot holder screw hole directly with the notch in the side cutter, then insert the screw and lightly tighten it. Lower the presser foot lever and firmly tighten the screw. 1— 2— 6. Select a stitch pattern. If there is an “S” in the bottom of the key display, the indicated stitch pattern can be sewn with the side cutter.
TS EN NT CO 5 5 1 3 A 1— 2— 9. Thread the needle, then pull out a long section of the upper thread, pass it below the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric feed direction (see left figure B). 2 Presser foot 3 Upper thread 2 2 8. Place the fabric as shown left figure B. - Right side of cut: on top of the guide plate - Left side of cut: underneath the presser foot 1 Guide plate (lower knife) 2 Presser foot B 3 3— 10.Lower the presser foot lever.
TS EN NT CO Quilting You can make beautiful, quilts quickly and easily with this machine. When making a quilt, you will find it convenient to use the knee lifter and foot controller (see pages 1-6, 1-7) to free your hands for other tasks. If there is a “P” or “Q” at the bottom of the key display, the indicated stitch pattern is intended for quilting. Piecing straight stitch “RIGHT” Straight stitch for piecing. The default stitch length is 1.6 mm (1/16 inch). Default stitch width (needle position) is 5.
TS EN NT CO ■ Piecing Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks make sure the seam allowance is 6.5 mm (1/4 inch). 1. Select or , and attach presser foot “J”. 1— 2— 3— A 1 A To align a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance with the right edge of the presser foot. 4— (Stitch 1-29) J 5— 1 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) B To align a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance with the left edge of the presser foot. B 1 (Stitch 1-30) 6— 7— J 1 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) 2.
TS EN NT CO ■ Quilting Sewing together the quilt front, batting, and backing is called quilting. You can sew the quilt with the walking foot to keep the quilt front, batting, and backing from sliding. Your walking foot has a set of feed dogs that match the reaction of the feed dogs that rise above the surface of the needle plate as you sew. 1. Attach the walking foot (see page 1-40). 1— 2— 6 3— 4— 2. Select or . 5— 6— 7— 8— 3.
TS EN NT CO ■ Appliqué 1— 1 1. Trace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric and then cut around it, leaving 3 to 5 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inch) seam allowance. 1 Seam allowance : 3 to 5 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inch) 2. Place a piece of thick paper cut to the finished size of the appliqué design onto the fabric, and then fold over the seam margin using an iron. Clip curves when necessary. 2— 3— 4— 3. Turn the appliqué over, and attach the thick paper with basting pins or a basting stitch. 5— 6— 4.
TS EN NT J CO 5. Use the quilting appliqué stitch to attach the appliqué. Sew around the edge, while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible. 1— 2— 3— CAUTION 4— Be careful that the needle does not strike a basting pin during sewing. Striking a pin can cause the needle to break, resulting in injury.
TS EN NT CO ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches Use the foot controller to sew with satin stitch. If you set the speed control lever to control the stitch width, you can make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing. 1. Attach the foot controller. 1 Foot controller 2 Foot controller jack 1— 2— 1 3— 2 2. Select 4— , and attach presser foot “J”. 3. Press in the LENGTH display to shorten the stitch length.
TS EN NT CO 4. Set the speed control slide to control the stitch width. Press display, change the set- 5. In the ting to “ON.” 2— During this process: * You can use the speed control slide to adjust the stitch width. * Use the foot controller to adjust the sewing speed. 6. Press 1 2 1— . to return to the original screen. 7. You can adjust the stitch width during sewing by moving the sewing speed controller. Slide the lever to the left, and the stitch width becomes narrower.
TS EN NT CO Blind Hem Stitches Select from these stitches to sew the hems or cuffs of dresses, blouses, pants, or skirts. 1— 1. Select a stitch pattern. For woven fabrics 2— For stretch fabrics (jersey, knit fabrics) 3— 4— 5— 1 1 2 2. Place the fabric wrong side up. Fold and baste the fabric as illustrated. 1 5 mm (3/16 inch) 2 Basting stitches 3 Wrong side of the fabric 6— 7— 3 8— 3. Attach blind hem stitch foot “R”, and lower the presser foot.
TS EN NT CO 4. Sew the fabric, keeping the folded edge in contact with the presser foot. 1 Needle position 1— R 1 2— 5. Remove the basting stitches and turn over the fabric. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 1 2 Blind hem stitches can not be sewn if the left needle drop point does not catch the fold. If the needle catches too much of the fold, the fabric can not be unfolded and the seam appearing on the right side of the fabric will be very large, leaving an unattractive finish.
TS EN NT CO Appliqué 1. Use a temoprary spray adhesive, fabric glue or a basting stitch to attach the appliqué to the fabric. This will keep the fabric from moving during sewing. 1 Appliqué 2 Fabric glue 1 1— 2— 2 2. Select or 3— . * Adjust the stitch length and width to correspond to the appliqué shape, size, and quality of material (see pages 2-8, 2-9). 4— 5— 6— 7— 3. Attach presser foot “J”. Check that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the appliqué, then begin sewing.
TS EN NT CO 1 Needle drop position 1— 1 2— 3— ■ Sewing Sharp Curves 6 Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliqué. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric a little bit at a time while sewing, for an attractive finish to the seam. 4— Note Placing a lightweight tear away stabilizer beneath stitching area will improve the stitch placement along the edge of the appliqué fabric.
TS EN NT CO Shelltuck Stitches Shelltuck stitches give an attractive appearance of shells along the curve of a collar. This stitch pattern can be used for edging the neckline or sleeves of dresses or blouses. 1. Select 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 2. Increase the upper thread tension for an attractive scallop finish to the shelltuck stitches. * If the upper thread tension is too weak, the shelltuck stitches will not scallop. 6— 7— 3.
TS EN NT CO 5 4. Attach presser foot “J”. Set the needle drop point slightly off the edge of the fabric, and start sewing. 1— 1 Needle drop position 6 2— 1 3— 5. Unfold the fabric, and iron the tucks to one side. Note To make shell tucks at edge of a collar or neckline follow the pattern's instructions and then use this stitch to make a decorative finish on the collar or neckline.
TS EN NT CO Scallop Stitches This wave shaped running stitch pattern is called the scallop stitch pattern. Use this stitch pattern to decorate the edges of blouse collars and handkerchiefs or use it as an accent at a hem. A temporary spray adhesive may be necessary for lightweight fabrics. Test sew before sewing on project. 1. Select . 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 5 2. Attach presser foot “N”. Sew scallop stitches along the edge of the fabric. Do not sew directly on the edge of the fabric. 7— 6 8— 3.
TS EN NT CO Patchwork Stitches For a decorative look called “Crazy Quilting” the following stitches can be sewn on top of a pressed seam allowance. 1. Select 1— , and attach presser foot “J”. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 3 2 4 4 2. Place two pieces of fabric right side together. Sew the fabrics together, then press open the seam allowance. 1 Straight stitch 2 Seam margins 3 6.
TS EN NT CO 3. Select a stitch pattern. 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 5 4. Place the fabric right side up in the machine. Center the presser foot over the seam, and sew over the seam.
TS EN NT CO Smocking Stitches Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on clothes, etc. 1. Select a straight stitch pattern, and attach presser foot “J”. 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 2. Set the stitch length to 4.0, loosen the upper thread tension, and sew the seams, leaving about 10 mm (3/8 inch) between the seams. 1 About 10 mm (3/8 inch) 6— 7— 8— 1 9— ?! 3. Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather, and then smooth the gathers by ironing them.
TS EN NT CO 4. Select or 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 5. Sew the spaces between the straight seams. 6— J 7— 6. Pull out the straight stitch threads.
TS EN NT CO Fagoting When there is a space between two fabrics, with thread sewn over the space to join the fabrics together, it is called fagoting. Use this stitch when sewing blouses or children's clothes. 1. Baste two pieces of fabric onto thin paper, leaving a 1 space of 4 mm (3/16 inch) between the fabrics. 1 4 mm (3/16 inch) 2 2 Paper 3 Basting stitches 1— 2— 3 3— 2. Select or . 4— 5— 6— 7— 8— 3. Attach presser foot “J”.
TS EN NT CO Tape or Elastic Attaching 1. Select a straight stitch pattern, and attach presser foot “J”. Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm, and loosen the upper thread tension to 2.0. 1— Note 2— Be sure that neither the automatic reinforcement nor the automatic thread cutting is selected. 3— 4— 5— 6— 7— 2. Sew 2 rows of straight stitches on the right side of the fabric, then pull the bobbin thread to gain the necessary gather.
TS EN NT CO 4. Select or . 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 5. Sew over the tape (or elastic). 6— CAUTION Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin, or any other objects, during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, causing injury. 6. Pull out the straight stitch threads.
TS EN NT CO Heirloom ■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy stitch) Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems, and decorative stitching on shirt fronts. 1— 1. Use a light to medium weight homespun fabric with a little stiffness. 2. Insert needle size 130/705H, 100/16 Wing needle. CAUTION • The needle threader lever can not be used. Thread the wing needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader lever may result in damage to the machine.
TS EN NT CO ■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn work) 1— 1. Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric to open the area. Pull out 5 or 6 threads to leave a 3 mm (1/8 inch) area open. Note Loosely woven fabrics work best for this. 2— 3— 2. Select . 4— 5— 6— 7— 8— 3. Attach presser foot “N”. With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew one edge of the open area.
TS EN NT CO 4. Press tern. to create a mirror image of the stitch pat- 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 7— 5. Sew the opposite side to keep the pattern symmetrical. 8— N 9— ?! 6. Illustration of finished product.
TS EN NT CO ■ Hemstitching (3) 1— 1. Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm (3/16 inch) area which is not yet open. (Pull out four threads, leave five threads and then pull out four threads, the width of five threads is approximately 4 mm (3/16 inch) or less.) 1 Approx. 4 mm (3/16 inch) or less 2 Four threads (pull out) 3 Five threads (leave) 2 2 3 1 2— 3— 2. Select . 4— 5— 6— 7— 3. Sew the decorative stitch on the center of the five threads created above.
TS EN NT CO Buttonholes Buttonholes will sew from the front to back of the buttonhole foot. For best results, place horizontal positioned buttonhole to sew on the garment from the center to the edge of the placket. 1— 1. Select a stitch pattern, and attach buttonhole foot “A”.
TS EN NT CO 2. Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric. Note The maximum buttonhole length is 30 mm (1-3/16 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button) 3. Attach buttonhole foot “A”. Pull out the button holder plate on the presser foot, and insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole, then tighten the button holder plate around the button. * The size of the buttonhole is decided by the button holder plate holding the button.
TS EN NT CO 5. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 Metal bracket 5 6 1— 2— 1 5 6 6. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. Feed the fabric carefully by hand while the buttonhole is sewn. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then stops.
TS EN NT CO ■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics 1— When sewing on stretch fabric with , sew the buttonhole stitches over a gimp thread. 1. Hook the gimp thread onto the back of presser foot “A”. Insert the ends into the grooves at the front of the presser foot, and then temporarily tie it there. 1 Upper thread 5 6 1 2— 3— 5 2. Lower the presser foot lever and start sewing. 6 Note Set the stitch width to the width of the gimp thread. 4— 5— 3.
TS EN NT CO Darning Use this stitch pattern for mending and other applications. 1— 1. Select a stitch pattern. For medium weight fabrics 2— For heavyweight fabrics 3— 4— 5— 2. Attach buttonhole foot “A” and set the scale to the desired length of the darning. 1 2 4 3 Note The maximum length of darning is 30 mm (1-3/16 inch). 1 Presser foot scale 2 Completed measurement 3 Width 7 mm (1/4 inch) 4 5 mm (3/16 inch) 6— 7— 8— 5 6 3.
TS EN NT CO 5 6 4. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 Metal bracket 1— 2— 1 5 5. Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to start the machine. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, and then stops. 6 Note If automatic thread cutting is turned on before you start sewing, both threads are automatically cut after the reinforcement stitches are sewn.
TS EN NT CO Bar Tacks Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners. 1. Select 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 2. Attach buttonhole foot “A” and set the scale to the length of the bar tack you wish to sew. 6— 1 2 3 Note Bar tacks can be between 5 mm (3/16 inch) and 30 mm (1-3/16 inch). Bar tacks are usually between 5 mm (3/16 inch) and 10 mm (3/8 inch).
TS EN NT CO 4. Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot. 1 2 mm (1/16 inch) 1— 2— 1 5 6 5. Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 Metal bracket 3— 4— 1 5 5— 6. Gently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing. When sewing is completed, the machine will sew reinforcement stitches and stop automatically.
TS EN NT CO Button Sewing CAUTION Do not use the automatic thread cutting function when sewing buttons. Otherwise, you will lose the thread ends. 1. Select 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Raise the presser foot lever and detach the flat bed table attachment. Move the feed dog position switch to the right to lower the feed dogs. 1 Feed dog position switch 1 7— 8— 5 3. Attach button sewing foot “M”, place the button in the presser foot, and lower the presser foot lever.
TS EN NT CO 4. Turn the balance wheel to check that the needle goes into each hole correctly. Then, gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing. The machine stops automatically when sewing is finished. 6 CAUTION 1— 2— Make sure the needle does not strike the button during sewing. The needle may break, leading to injury. Note • To attach the button more securely, repeat the process. • If the needle does not reach the holes on the left side, adjust the stitch width. 3— 4— 5.
TS EN NT CO ■ Attaching a Shank to the Button 6 1 1— 1. Pull the shank lever toward you before sewing. 1 Shank lever 2— 3— 2. Pull the two ends of the upper thread between the button and the fabric, wind them around the shank, and then tie them firmly together. 3. Tie the ends of the bobbin thread from the beginning and end of sewing together on the wrong side of the fabric. 4— 5— Eyelet 6— Use this stitch pattern for making belt holes and other similar applications. 1. Select 7— .
TS EN NT CO 2. Use in either the stitch width display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet. Large 7 mm (1/4 inch), Medium 6 mm (15/64 inch), Small 5 mm (3/16 inch) actual size. A B C 1— 2— 3— 1 3. Attach monogramming foot “N”, then turn the balance wheel to check the needle drop position. Lower the presser foot lever and start sewing. When sewing is finished, the machine sews reinforcement stitches and stops automatically. 1 Needle drop position 4— 5— 4.
TS EN NT CO Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) To attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. 1— 1. Remove the flat bed attachment to create the free arm function. 4 3 2— 1 2 3— 2. Select , and attach monogramming foot “N”.
TS EN NT CO 1 3. Set the needle in the fabric at the sewing start point, and sew seam “1” as shown. 1— 1 Start Point 2— 3— 4. Select and sew seam “2” as shown. * The fabric will move sideways, so guide the fabric by hand to keep sewing straight. 4— 5— 5. Select and sew seam “3” as shown. The fabric feeds forward while stitching backward. 6— 7— 6. Select and sew seam “4” as shown, connecting the seam to the starting point of seam 1.
TS EN NT CO Zipper Insertion ■ Centered Zipper Use for bags and other such applications. 1. Select 1— . 2— CAUTION Make sure you sew using the middle needle position. 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric. 1 Basting stitches 2 Reverse stitches 3 End of zipper opening 4 Reverse side 1 4 3 2 8— 3. Press the seam allowance open and attach the zipper with a basting stitch in the middle.
TS EN NT CO 4. Remove presser foot “J”. Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot “I” with the presser foot holder, and attach the zipper foot. 1 Right 2 Left 3 Needle drop position 3 1 1— 2— CAUTION 2 When using zipper foot “I”, make sure the straight stitch, middle needle position is selected. Turn the balance wheel to make sure the needle does not strike the presser foot.
TS EN NT CO 3 2 4 1 2 1 3 4 2. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric. 1 Reverse stitches 2 Wrong side of fabric 3 Basting stitches 4 End of zipper opening 3. Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the zipper, while maintaining 3 mm (1/8 inch) for the sewing space.
TS EN NT CO 1 2 4 3 1 2 3 6. Close the zipper, turn the fabric over, and sew a basting stitch. 1 Front of the skirt (wrong side of fabric) 2 Basting stitches 3 Front of the skirt (right side of fabric) 4 Back of the skirt (right side of fabric) 7. Remove the presser foot, and reattach it so that the left side of the pin is attached to the presser foot holder. * When sewing the left side of the zipper, the needle should drop on the right side of the presser foot.
Chapter 4 Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches SELECTING A STITCH PATTERN 1. Press TS EN NT CO 1— to display the screen at left. 2. Press the key of the type of pattern you want to sew to select that category. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— Decorative stitch patterns Satin stitch 7— Alphabetical characters (Gothic Font) Alphabetical characters (handwriting font) Alphabetical characters (outline) 8— 7mm decorative stitch. You can set stitch length and width. 7mm satin stitch.
TS EN NT CO Decorative Stitch Patterns 1. Press , then press 2. Press to view the next screen. Press to display the screen at left. 1— 2— to view the previous screen. There are a total of 9 selection screens. 3— 4— 5— 6— 3. Press the key of the stitch pattern you want to sew. . When the current To select a different stitch pattern, press stitch pattern is erased, select the new stitch pattern.
TS EN NT CO 7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative stitch patterns. 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— Satin Stitch Patterns 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative stitch patterns.
TS EN NT CO 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative stitch patterns. 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— Cross Stitch 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative stitch patterns.
TS EN NT CO Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 2. The stitch pattern selection method is the same as for decorative stitch patterns.
TS EN NT CO Alphabetical Characters There are three types of fonts for alphabetical character stitches. The selection process is the same for all three fonts. We are using the Gothic font in the example below. 1. Press then press to display the screen at left. 1— 2— to change the selection screen. 2. Press 3. Press the keys to select the letters you want to sew. 3— 4— 5— 6— Example: Enter the word “Bus” 1. Press . 7— 2. Press . 3. Press . 4. Press .
TS EN NT CO ■ If You Make a Mistake Selecting the Character 1— Press to delete the selected character. When you are combining patterns, the patterns are deleted in order, starting from the last selected character entered, each time you press the key. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— ▼ After the mistaken character is erased, select the correct character.
SEWING CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH PATTERNS Sewing Attractive Finishes • To achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below for the proper fabric/needle/thread combinations. • Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so you should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning your project.
TS EN NT CO Basic Sewing of Character/Decorative Stitches 1. Select a stitch pattern. 2. Attach monogramming foot “N”. 3. Place the fabric under the presser foot, pull the upper thread out to the side and then lower the presser foot. 5 1— 6 2— 3— 4. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin sewing. 4— 5— 5. Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing, then press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches.
TS EN NT CO When sewing is completed, trim any excess thread. CAUTION When sewing some patterns, the needle will stop in the raised position while the fabric is fed due to the operation of the needle bar separation mechanism, which is used in this machine. At such times, a clicking sound different from the sound generated during sewing will be heard. This sound is normal and is not the sign of a malfunction.
TS EN NT CO Making Stitch Pattern Adjustments Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing, and adjust the stitch pattern as explained below. 1. Select a stitch pattern to adjust. 1 Press , then press 1— 2— . 3— 4— 5— 2 Select on P.9 of this stitch pattern menu.
TS EN NT CO 5 2. Attach monogramming foot “N” and start sewing. You can sew the pattern for adjusting. 6 1— 2— 3— Example: Correct pattern 1 Sewing direction 3. Look at the finished stitch pattern, then make the nec1 essary adjustments. Press left. to call the screen at 4. If the stitches are bunched vertically Press in the : 5— display. If the stitches have gaps between them vertically 6— : Press in the display. : If the stitches are bunched horizontally Press in the 4— 7— display.
TS EN NT EDITING CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH PATTERNS You can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller, make mirror images, etc. 1 Use this key to check large combination patterns. 1 2 Stitch editing keys: Use the pink keys to edit the pattern when you select it. Use the green keys to make adjustments when sewing. CAUTION Some editing functions can not be used with certain stitch patterns.
TS EN NT CO ■ Key Functions Key or Display Name Automatic reinforcement stitch key Function of the key or display Press this key to turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching mode. Page Automatic thread cutting key Press this key to turn on the automatic thread cutting mode. 2-15 Single/Repeat sewing key Press this key to choose single stitches or continuous stitches. 4-17 Needle mode selection key (Single/Double) Press this key to choose single needle sewing or twin needle sewing.
TS EN NT CO Changing the Size of the Stitch Patterns Select a stitch pattern, then press to change the size of the stitch pattern. The stitch pattern will be sewn in the size highlighted on the key. If you continue entering stitch patterns after changing the size, those patterns will also be sewn in that size. 1— 2— Note You can not change the size of combined stitch patterns once the stitch pattern is entered.
TS EN NT Changing the Stitch Pattern Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) When stitch patterns are selected, press to choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings. CO 1— 2— 3— 4— Creating a Vertical Mirror Image To create a vertical mirror image, select a stitch pattern then press . 5— 6— 7— Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image To create a horizontal mirror image, select a stitch pattern then press .
TS EN NT CO Sewing Pattern Continuously Press sewing. to select continuous sewing or single stitch 1— 2— 3— 4— ■ When Sewing the Pattern Continuously The machine sews the stitch pattern repeatedly. Press the 5 “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing. Press the “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches. Note To finish a complete motif while sewing the pattern con- 6 tinuously, you can press the key while sewing. The machine will automatically stop when the motif is finished.
TS EN NT COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS You can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches, satin stitches, etc. You can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch patterns, and others. CO 1— Before Combining Stitch Patterns Single stitch sewing is automatically selected for sewing combined patterns. If you want to sew the pattern continuously, press after finishing the stitch pattern combination.
TS EN NT CO 3. Return to the stitch selection screen. * The screen displays the presser foot for the selected stitch. 4. Select the character stitch design (for example, press 1— ). 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 5. Select the characters (example; TREE). * If you want to sew the pattern continuously, press * You can press 4-26). .
TS EN NT CO Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns 1— 1. Press to select the stitch pattern (the stitch will be selected in large size). 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Press again, then press to select the small size. * If you want to sew the pattern continuously, press .
TS EN NT CO Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns 1— 1. Press . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Press again, then press to create a horizontal mirror image of the stitch pattern. * If you want to sew the pattern continuously, press 7— .
TS EN NT CO Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths 1— 1. Select . to select a stitch pattern length setting of 2. Press . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 3. Select again. 3 times to select a stitch pattern length setting of 4. Press 7— . * If you want to sew the pattern continuously, press .
TS EN NT CO Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) You can use the keys with 7mm satin stitch patterns to create a step effect. Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step effect are called step stitch patterns. 1— 2— Press to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern’s size to the left. to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to Press half of the stitch pattern’s size to the right. Example: 3— 4— Sewing 5— 6— 7— 1. Press . 8— 2.
TS EN NT CO 1— 3. Press 4. Press 5. Press again. to move the next stitch pattern to the left. 2— to sew the pattern continuously.
TS EN NT CO ■ More Examples 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 7— 8— 9— ?! ex Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches 4-25 d In
TS EN NT CO Checking Combined Stitch Patterns 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— ▼ 2. The entire selected stitch pattern appears on the LCD. 3. After checking the combined pattern, press the original screen.
TS EN NT MEMORY FUNCTIONS CO Saving Stitch Patterns You can save often used stitch patterns for easy retrieval. The machine memory can hold up to 20 stitch patterns. 1— Example: Saving “Happy birthday” 1. Create the pattern combination (see the previous section). 2— 2. Press . 3— 4— 5— 6— ▼ 3. The screen at left will display. The machine will automatically save the stitch pattern and return to the original screen. 7— Note It takes about 10 seconds to save a stitch pattern.
TS EN NT CO ■ If You Can Not Save the Stitch Pattern 1— If you see this screen after pressing , the machine’s memory is full and can not save the currently selected stitch pattern. To save the stitch pattern in the machine’s memory, you have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern. * If you decide not to save the stitch pattern, press . 2— 3— 4— 5— Deleting a Previously Saved Pattern 1. Press . 2. The screen at left appears on the LCD. * represents a pocket holding a saved stitch pattern.
TS EN NT CO 3. Press 1— to choose a stitch pattern to delete. * If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed by touching , press to view the entire stitch pattern. 2— 4. Press . 3— 4— 5— 6— ▼ 5. Press . * If you decide not to delete the stitch pattern, press .
TS EN NT CO 6. The machine deletes the stitch pattern, then automatically saves the new stitch pattern.
TS EN NT CO Retrieving Saved Stitch Patterns 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. The screen at left appears on the LCD. * represents a pocket holding a saved stitch pattern.
TS EN NT CO 3. Press to display the saved stitch pattern, then press . 1— * If you select a combined character stitch pattern and the entire pattern does not display, press to view an entire pattern. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 4. The pattern will be recalled, and the sewing screen will be displayed.
TS Chapter 5 Embroidery EN NT CO PREPARING TO EMBROIDER 1— Before Beginning ■ Copyright Information The patterns stored in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copylighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited. 2— ■ About the Embroidery Unit CAUTION • Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit attached. The embroidery unit could fall off and cause injury.
TS EN NT CO ■ About Floppy Disks • If your machine did not come furnished with a built-in floppy disk drive, you can receive an upgrade service for your machine, so that it can use floppy disks at your authorized dealer. • If floppy disks containing data other than that created for this machine, or patterns saved from your machine, are inserted into your machine, the machine may not operate correctly.
TS EN NT BASIC EMBROIDERY Attach the presser foot, embroidery unit, and follow the other steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. CO 1— Step 11 Step 12 2— 3— Step 2, 3 Step 6 4— 5— Step 10 Step # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Step 7, 8 Step 4 Step 1, 5 Step 9 Action Turn off the power. Install sewing machine needle 75/11. Attach embroidery foot “Q”. Attach the embroidery unit. Turn on the power. Select an embroidery design. Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric.
TS EN NT CO Attaching Embroidery Foot “Q” CAUTION 1— • Always turn off the main power switch when attaching a presser foot. You may accidentally press the “Start/Stop” button, resulting in injury. • Be sure to use embroidery foot Q when doing embroidery. The needle may strike the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break and resulting in injury. 2— 1. Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. Raise the presser foot lever. 3— 4— 3.
TS EN NT CO Attaching the Embroidery Unit CAUTION Be sure to turn off the power before installing the embroidery unit, otherwise, the machine may be damaged. 1— 1. Turn off the power, and remove the flat-bed attachment. 2— 2. Open the cover of the connection port, as shown in the illustration. Note Be sure to replace the cover when the embroidery unit is not installed. 3— 4— 5— 3. Insert the embroidery unit connection into the machine connection port. Push lightly until the unit clicks into place.
TS EN NT CO 5. Press . The carriage will move to the initialization position. 1— CAUTION Keep your hands and foreign objects away from the carriage. Otherwise, injuries may result. Also, if the embroidery unit could not be initialized correctly, a buzzer will sound. If this happens, go through the initialization process again. This is not a malfunction.
TS EN NT CO ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit 1— 1. Remove the embroidery frame. Press either or , then press . The carriage will move to the removal position. 2— CAUTION Always remove the embroidery frame before pressing . Otherwise, the frame may strike the embroidery foot, resulting in injury. CAUTION The embroidery unit will not fit in the storage case if this step is not done. 3— 4— 5— ill 6_09 6— 2. Turn off the main power switch. Hold the back left side of the embroidery unit.
TS EN NT SELECTING PATTERNS There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns stored in the machine's computer memory. You can also use patterns from the embroidery cards (sold separately). Once the machine has finished the initialization and the carriage has moved to the start position, the pattern type selection screen will display. If another screen is displayed, press left.
TS EN NT CO One Point Patterns 1. Press 2. Press 1— to open the screen at left. to see the next screen of pattern selections. Press 2— to see the previous screen of pattern selections. 3— 4— 5— 6— 3. Press the key of the pattern you want to embroider. 4. The selected pattern is displayed in the top part of the screen. * Press 7— to create a mirror image of the pattern. * If you make a mistake selecting the pattern, press the key of the pattern you want to sew. 5.
TS EN NT CO 6. The sewing screen is displayed. * To go to the next step, see page 5-19, “Viewing the Sewing Screen.” * To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press .
TS EN NT CO Character Patterns 1. Press 1— to open the screen at the left. 2. The method for selecting character patterns is the same for each font. Press the key of the font you want to embroider. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— to change the selection 3. Use the tag keys screen. 4. Press the key of the characters you want to embroider.
TS EN NT CO Example: Selecting “Bus” 1— 1 Press . * If you want to change the size of the characters, select the charto change the size. Every time pressing acter and then press the key, the size changes from large, medium, then small. * If you continue adding letters after changing the size, the new letters will be entered in the new size. CAUTION You can not change the size of the entered characters after combining a character stitch pattern. 2 Press 2— 3— . 3 Press . 4 Press .
TS EN NT CO Floral Alphabet Patterns 1. Press 2. Press 1— to open the screen at left. to see the next screen of pattern selections. Press 2— to see the previous screen of pattern selections. 3— 3. Press the key of the pattern you want to embroider. 4— 5— 6— 4. The screen displays the pattern. * Press to create a mirror image of the pattern. 5. After selecting the pattern, press .
TS EN NT CO 6. The sewing screen is displayed. * To go to the next step, see page 5-19, “Viewing the Sewing Screen.” * To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press .
TS EN NT CO Frame Patterns 1. Press 1— to open the screen at left. 2. Press the key of the frame pattern shape you want to sew in the top part of the screen. 2— 3. Various frame patterns display on the bottom part of the screen. 4. In the bottom part of the screen, press the key of the frame you want to sew. 3— 4— 5— 6— Example: Selecting 1 Press to choose the frame’s shape. The lower display will show various square frames.
TS EN NT CO 5. The selected pattern is displayed on the screen. 6. After selecting the pattern, press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 7. The sewing screen is displayed. * To go to the next step, see page 5-19, “Viewing the Sewing Screen.” * To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press 7— .
TS EN NT CO Selecting Patterns from an Embroidery Card 1. When the screen at left is displayed, you can insert the embroidery card. 1— * If a different screen is showing, press to display the screen at left. * Insert the card completely into the slot on the right side of the machine. Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a printed arrow is facing the front. 2— 3— 1 4— 1 Insert completely.
TS EN NT Selecting a Pattern from a Floppy Disk (Only for Machines with Floppy Disk Drives) 1. When the screen at left is displayed, you can insert the floppy disk. * If a different screen is showing, press to display the screen at left. * Insert the floppy disk completely into the slot on the right side of the machine. CO 1— 2— 3— 1 1 Insert completely. 4— CAUTION • Only insert or remove floppy disks when is displayed, or when prompted to change disks by the screen.
TS EN NT CO VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN Example : One point pattern 8 9 1 2 3 @ A B 4 1 Bobbin thread sensor: Shows how much thread is left in the bobbin during sewing. The display turns yellow if there is little thread remaining. CAUTION The bobbin thread sensor does not operate when the machine is not sewing. C 3— 4 Shows the boundary for embroidering with the large frame (26 × 16 cm (10-1/4 × 6-1/4 inch)). 4— 5 Shows a preview of the selected pattern.
PREPARING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Attaching a Stabilizer Material to the Fabric TS EN NT CO 1— CAUTION Always use stabilizer material for embroidery when sewing embroidery projects, especially when embroidering on lightweight or stretch fabrics. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury. Not using a stabilizer material may result in a poor finish to your project. For best results in your embroidery projects, always use stabilizer material for embroidery.
TS EN NT CO Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame Types of Embroidery Frames 1— Large Medium Small 2— 3— Can embroider an area 26 cm × 16 cm (10-1/4 inch × 6-1/4 inch ) Use when embroidering connected or combined characters or patterns, or when embroidering large patterns. Can embroider an area 10 cm × 10 cm (4 inch × 4 inch) Use when embroidering normal sized patterns. Can embroider an area 2 cm × 6 cm (1 inch × 2-1/2 inch) Use for embroidering names or very small patterns.
TS EN NT CO ■ Inserting the Fabric 1— CAUTION If the fabric is placed loose in the embroidery frame the embroidery design will sew out poorly. Insert the fabric on a level surface, and gently stretch the fabric tight in the frame. Follow the steps below to insert the fabric correctly. 1. Loosen the adjustment screw on the outer embroidery frame. Lay the fabric on the outer frame, then insert the inner frame, clamping the fabric between the frames. 1 2 3 * Be sure to align the inner frame’s frame’s .
TS EN NT CO ■ Using the Embroidery Sheet When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular place, use the embroidery sheet with the frame. 1. With a chalk pen, mark the area of the fabric you want to embroider. 1— 2— 3— 2 1 2. Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark you made on the fabric. 1 Inner frame 2 Guide line 4— 5— 3. Gently stretch the fabric, so there are no folds or wrinkles. 6— 7— 8— 4.
TS EN NT CO Attaching the Embroidery Frame CAUTION Wind and set the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame. Use embroidery thread in the bobbin. 1— 1. Raise the presser foot lever. 2— 3— 2 2. Align the embroidery frame guide with the left edge of the embroidery frame holder. 1 1 Embroidery frame holder 2 Embroidery frame guide 3. While pressing the embroidery frame holder to the left, slide the embroidery frame into the holder. 1 4— 5— 6— 7— 2 8— 1 2 4.
TS EN NT CO ■ Removing the Embroidery Frame While pressing the embroidery frame holder to the left, pull the embroidery frame toward you.
DETERMINING THE PATTERN POSITION Changing the Pattern Position Use the arrow keys to move the pattern in the direction shown TS EN NT CO 1— by the arrow. Press to center the pattern. CAUTION Make sure the needle is up when the embroidery frame is moving. If the needle is down, it could break and result in injury. 2— 3— 4— 5— Example : Press Moving the pattern to the upper left 6— .
TS EN NT CO Checking the Pattern’s Position Press . The embroidery frame moves to check the sewing position. 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— The embroidery frame moves and shows the boundaries of the embroidery. Watch the frame closely to make sure the pattern will be sewn in the right place. CAUTION 6— 7— Make sure the needle is up when the embroidery frame is moving. If the needle is down, it could break and result in injury.
TS EN NT CO Previewing the Completed Pattern 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 2. You can view an image of the completed pattern within the embroidery frame. * Press to select the frame used in the preview. Frames displayed a light gray color can not be selected. * Press 3. Press 6— 7— to see a full screen preview. to return to the original screen.
TS EN NT SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN CO Sewing Attractive Finishes There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer fabric (see page 5-20) and setting the fabric in the frame (see page 5-21) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the explanation of threads below.
TS EN NT CO Basic Embroidery Method 1— Example: Embroidering 2— 1 1 Embroidery color order display. This display shows the sewing order of the thread colors. The colors will be sewn in the following order: yellow → orange → linen → etc. 3— 4— 5— 6— 1. Thread the machine with the first color, and pass the end of the thread through the hole in embroidery foot Q. 7— 8— 2. Grasp the end of the thread that is passed under the embroidery foot gently in your left hand.
TS EN NT CO 3. Lower the presser foot lever, then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. After 5-6 stitches, press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop the machine. 1— 2— 4. Trim the excess thread at the end of the seam. If the end of the seam is under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever, then trim the excess thread.
TS EN NT CO .9. Follow the same steps for embroidering the remaining colors. 1— 10.When the last color is sewn, the display returns to the original screen 2— 3— 4— 5— 11. When the pattern is finished, trim the excess thread jumps (thread linking part of the pattern, etc.).
TS EN NT CO Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué There are some patterns which call for an appliqué inside the pattern. 1— When sewing an embroidery pattern with an appliqué, the color sewing order display shows “Appliqué Material,” “Appliqué Position,” “Appliqué”, and then the sewing order of the colors of the embroidery pattern to be sewn around the appliqué. * Depending on the thread color display setting, the display may show , , or . 2— 3— or 4— 5— 6— ■ Directions for Appliqué 1.
TS EN NT CO 4. Set the base fabric for the appliqué in the embroidery frame, and embroider “Appliqué Position.” * Use the same thread color you plan to use when attaching the appliqué in the next step. 1— 2— 5. Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or temporary spray adhesive to the back of the appliqué material cut out in step 2, and place it on the base fabric, aligning the appliqué with the “Appliqué Position” pattern from step 4. 3— 4— 5— 6. After attaching the appliqué material, sew “Appliqué.
TS EN NT ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS CO The Bobbin Runs Out of Thread When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during sewing, the message shown at left will display. If the pattern is nearly complete at this time, you can finish the pattern safely without changing the bobbin thread. If there is a large portion of the pattern left to finish, it is recommended to change the bobbin thread before continuing. If the message at left displays, follow the steps below. 1— 2— 3— 1.
TS EN NT CO The Thread Breaks During Sewing 1. Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine. 1— 2. Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle, and raise the presser foot lever. 3. If the upper thread is broken, redo the upper threading. If the bobbin thread is broken, follow the directions on page 5-35 to reset the bobbin. CAUTION Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the presser foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame.
TS EN NT CO 5. Press , , or , to move the needle back 2-3 stitches before the spot where the thread broke. * Press , , or to move the pattern back the number of stitches shown on the key without sewing. * Press , , or to move the pattern forward the number of stitches shown on the key without sewing. to move to the beginning position of the * Press present color (character) without sewing. * Press to move to the beginning position of the next color (character) without sewing.
TS EN NT CO Sewing Again from the Beginning 1. Press . 2. Press . The embroidery frame moves, returning the needle to the pattern's beginning position. 1— 2— 3. Lower the presser foot lever and begin sewing.
TS EN NT CO Continuing Embroidery After Turning off the Power Example: If the power goes off while sewing the second color 1. Select the pattern and press 2. Press display. 1— . to move the second color to the first position in the , , or to advance the pattern to slightly 3. Use before where sewing stopped. 2— 3— 4. Lower the presser foot lever and start sewing.
TS EN NT MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS CO Adjusting Thread Tension When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric. ■ Correct Thread Tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will not finish well. The fabric may pucker or the thread may break.
TS EN NT CO ■ If the Upper Thread Tension is Too Weak 1— The upper thread will become loose. The embroidery thread on the right side of the fabric will loosen, the thread locks may loosen, or loops may appear on the right side of the fabric. 2— (right side) Press 3— (wrong side) to increase the thread tension. 4— Adjusting the Embroidery Speed 5— 1. Press . 2. In the display, use the keys to change the maximum embroidery speed. You can choose from 3 settings.
TS EN NT CO Changing the Thread Color Display 1. Press 1— . display, use to change the thread 2. In the color display. You can display the name of the thread color, the embroidery thread number, or the country embroidery thread number, or the time allotted for the embroidery of that thread color. 2— 3— 4— 5— NAME OF COLOR EMBROIDERY THREAD# 6— 7— 8— COUNTRY THREAD# 9— ?! TIME 3. When you have selected the type of display, press .
TS EN NT CO Changing the Embroidery Frame Display 1. Press 1— . 2. In the display, use to change the embroi- 2— dery frame display. You can choose from 8 patterns. 3— 1 2 1 Large frame embroidering area 2 Center line 3 Medium frame embroidering area 4 Small frame embroidering area 5 Grid lines 4— 5— 3 6— Example 7— 4 8— 5 9— ?! 3. When you have finished selecting the embroidery frame display, press Embroidery .
TS EN NT REVISING THE PATTERN CO Using these keys, you can change the size of the pattern, rotate the pattern, etc. 1— Pattern Revision Keys 2— CAUTION If the key display is light gray, that function or operation can not be used with the selected stitch. 3— 4— ■ Key Functions Key or display Name Automatic thread cutting key Explanation For embroidery , the automatic thread cutting function is set automatically.
TS EN NT CO Changing the Size of the Pattern 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 2. The screen at the left is displayed. Press to make the pattern smaller. Press to make the pattern bigger. 5— The size changes each time you press the key. Press 6— to return the pattern to the original size. 7— 8— * Some patterns or characters can be enlarged more than others. * Some patterns or characters can be enlarged to a greater degree if they are rotated 90 degrees.
TS EN NT CO Rotating the Pattern Press 1— to rotate the pattern 90 deg. 1 Shows the degree of the pattern's rotation. 2— 0° 90° 3— CAUTION When you have rotated the pattern, check the display of available embroidery frames and use an appropriate frame. If you use an embroidery frame not displayed as available for use, the presser foot may strike the frame and cause injury. 4— 5— 1 6— Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image so it appears as Press age of the selected pattern.
TS EN NT CO Changing the Density of a Pattern (Character and Border Patterns Only) 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. The screen at left is displayed. Press to make the pattern less dense. Press to make the pattern more dense. The pattern density changes each time you press a button. 3 1 7— 2 8— 1 Normal 2 Fine (stitches closer together). Stitch count is a larger number. 3 Coarse (stitches farther apart). Stitch count is a smaller number. 3.
TS EN NT Changing the Colors of Character Patterns Press so that it appears as . The machine will stop after sewing each character, so you change the color of each character. Press the key again to return to the original setting.
TS EN NT MEMORY FUNCTION CO Saving Embroidery Patterns You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized and will use often; for example, your name or other combined character patterns, patterns that have been rotated or had the size changed, patterns that have had the sewing position changed, etc. 1— ■ Saving a Pattern 1. Press . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Choose where to save the pattern. to save the pattern in the machine’s memory.
TS EN NT CO 3. The “Saving” screen displays. When the pattern is saved, the display returns to the original screen automatically. 1— CAUTION Do not turn off the power while the “Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose the pattern you are saving. Also, do not remove the floppy disk while the pattern is being saved. The disk may become unreadable. 2— Note It takes about 10 seconds to save a pattern to the machine’s memory. 3— See page 5-53 for information on retrieving a saved pattern.
TS EN NT CO 3. Select the pattern you want to delete. 1— 1 Shows the amount of memory used by the pattern selected to be deleted. 2 Shows the amount of memory needed to save the current pattern. 2— 3— 4— 1 2 5— 6— 4. Press .
TS EN NT CO 5. Press 1— to delete the selected pattern. * If you decide not to delete the pattern, press . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 6. If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern, the pattern you want to save will be saved automatically. If there is not enough memory available after deleting the pattern, repeat the steps above to delete another pattern from the machine's memory. The display will automatically return to the original screen after saving the pattern.
TS EN NT CO Retrieving Patterns from Memory 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. The machine displays the patterns currently in the memory. Press the key of the pattern you want to sew.
TS EN NT CO 3. Press . 1— * If you decide not to retrieve the pattern from memory, press . The machine returns to the original screen. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 4. The machine retrieves the pattern and prepares to embroider it.
TS EN NT EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS CO Aligning the Left Side of a Pattern and Sewing 1. Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as shown. 1— 2— 3— 2. Press so it appears as . The needle position moves to the bottom left corner of the pattern (the embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly). 4— 5— 3. Use to align the needle and the mark on the 6— fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern. CAUTION Do not lower the needle while the embroidery frame is moving.
TS EN NT CO Connecting Characters Follow the steps below when all the characters in the pattern do not fit in the embroidery frame at once. Example: 1— Connecting the letters “ABCDE” with “FGHI” ABCDEFGHI 2— 1. Enter the letters “ABCDE.” 3— 2. Press to move the needle start position to 3. Press to turn off automatic thread cutting. . 4— 5— 6— 7— 4. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin sewing. 5. When sewing is finished, trim the thread, leaving a long end.
TS EN NT CO 6. Enter the letters “FGHI.” 1— 7. Press to move the needle start position to . The needle start position moves to the bottom left corner of the pattern. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 8. Use the arrow keys to move the needle to the 7— position where the previous pattern stopped. 8— 9. Press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider the remaining letters.
TS EN NT CO Embroidering an Outline of a Pattern You can embroider the outline of a pattern to create different finishes. 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— to advance the sewing order to the color of 2. Press the outline. 3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
TS EN NT CO Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqué (1) You can use framed patterns of the same size and shape, to create an appliqué. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch. 1. Select a straight stitch frame pattern. Embroider the pattern onto the appliqué material, then cut neatly around the outside of the shape. 1— 2— 3— 4— 2. Embroider the same pattern from step 1 onto the base fabric. 5— 6— 3.
TS EN NT Using a Frame Pattern to Make Appliqué (2) A second method to make appliqué using the embroidery patterns. You do not have to change the fabric in the embroidery frame using this method. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch. 1. Select a straight stitch frame pattern, and embroider the pattern onto the base fabric. CO 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Place the appliqué fabric over the pattern embroidered in step 1.
TS EN NT CO 4. Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches. CAUTION Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery frame to cut. Also, do not pull strongly on the fabric. Otherwise, the fabric may loosen in the frame. 5. Select the satin stitch border pattern of the same shape as the appliqué. CAUTION Do not change the size or position of the pattern. 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 7— 8— 6.
TS EN NT Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges Use an embroidery stabilizer material to provide extra support. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer fabric carefully. Attach the stabilizer as shown in the examples below. We recommend using a stabilizer material for embroidery. CO 1— Embroidering Small Fabrics 1 1 Fabric Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame.
TS Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit Functions EN NT CO EXPLANATION OF THE EDITING FUNCTIONS With the Embroidery Edit functions, you can combine embroidery patterns and character patterns, change the size of patterns, rotate patterns, and perform many other editing functions. This machine can perform the 8 functions listed below.
TS EN NT SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT 1. Attach the embroidery unit, and prepare the machine for embroidery (see page 5-5). CO 1— 2— 3— 2. Press to call the screen at the left.
TS EN NT CO The method of selecting patterns without alphabetical characters is the same as selecting patterns for embroidery. 1— 1. Select the type of pattern you want to sew. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Press the key of a pattern to select it. * See page 5-8 for more information on selecting patterns.
TS EN NT CO 3. The pattern is displayed in the top part of the screen. 4. After the pattern is selected, press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 5. The embroidery edit screen (at left) will appear. * See page 6-8 for more information about editing the pattern. 1 The pattern selected for editing is outlined in red on the embroidery edit display.
TS EN NT CO Selecting Character Patterns When you select character patterns from the embroidery edit screen, you can edit the appearance of the pattern at the same time. 1. Press 1— to select character patterns. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Select the font.
TS EN NT CO 3. Enter the letters (Example: A B C D) * See page 5-11 for more information about selecting characters 1— * Press to check the pattern when the selected characters are too small to see clearly. 2— 4. Press to select the appearance of the pattern. 3— 4— 5— 6— 5. The screen at left displays. Select the appearance you want to use (Example: After selecting the curve, use gree of the arc. and * Press to make the arc flatter. * Press to make the arc rounder. 6. Press ).
TS EN NT CO 7. After you finish your selections, press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 8. The embroidery edit screen will appear. See page 6-8 for more information about editing the patterns.
TS EN NT EDITING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS 1 Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. 2 Shows the size of the pattern currently selected. 3 If the pattern location has been moved, this area shows the distance from the center of the frame. 4 Shows the degree of rotation for the pattern. Shows the color currently selected , and number of colors in the pattern. 1 1 4 3 2 4 3 2 Note If a key display is light gray, you can not use that function with the selected pattern.
TS EN NT CO Moving the Pattern Press Press to move the pattern in the position shown on the key. 1— to return the pattern to its original position. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 1 Shows how far from the original position the pattern is now.
TS EN NT CO Rotating the Pattern 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Press to rotate the pattern 90 deg. to the left. Press to rotate the pattern 90 deg. to the right. Press to rotate the pattern 1 deg. to the left. Press to rotate the pattern 1 deg. to the right. Press to return the pattern to its original position. 7— 8— 1 Shows the degree of the pattern’s rotation 1 3. After changing the pattern, press .
TS EN NT CO Changing the Size of the Pattern 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 2. Press 4— to enlarge the pattern. Press to shrink the pattern. Press to stretch the pattern horizontally. Press to compact the pattern horizontally. Press to stretch the pattern vertically. Press to compact the pattern vertically. Press 5— 6— to return the pattern to its original appearance. 7— 8— 1 9— ?! 1 Shows the size of the pattern being edited. 3. After changing the pattern’s size, press .
TS EN NT CO Deleting the Pattern 1. Press . 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 2. The pattern is deleted from the screen.
TS EN NT CO Changing the Thread Color 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 2. The thread color palette screen displays. There are 61 colors to choose from. 3. Press to change the sewing order of the colors. Put the color you want to change at the top of the display. 1 6— 7— 1 You can change the color at the top of the display.
TS EN NT CO 4. Press to choose a new color on the color palette. 1 The color on top changes to the selected color. 2 The thread spool display of the selected color is larger. 1— 2— 1 5. After changing the colors, press . 3— 2 4— 5— 6. The display shows the changed colors.
TS EN NT CO Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Press the key of the layout you want to sew. 1 The display will show the selected layout. 1 3. After making your selections, press 7— .
TS EN NT CO Changing Character Spacing 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Press Press Press to widen the character spacing. to compact the character spacing. to return the pattern to its original appearance. 7— 8— 3. When finished changing the appearance, press .
TS EN NT CO Changing the Color of Each Character in a Pattern 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 2. You can sew each character in a different color. The screen automatically displays each color as “Black.” * Press 1 to change the color of the pattern (see page 6-13). 6— 7— 1 The color for each character is displayed.
TS EN NT ADJUSTING PATTERNS AFTER EDITING 1. Press CO 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. If you plan to sew the pattern at that time, press to call the pattern preview screen. * Press to return to the embroidery edit screen. 7— * To combine the pattern with other patterns, select the next pattern from this screen (see page 6-20).
TS EN NT CO 3. See page 5-29 for more information about sewing the patterns. * When you want to revise edited patterns, see page 6-30.
TS EN NT COMBINING AND EDITING PATTERNS CO Example 1— 2— 3— 1. Attach the embroidery unit, and prepare the machine for embroidery (see page 5-3). 4— 5— 2. Press to call the screen at left. 6— 3. Select a border. 1 Press .
TS EN NT CO 2 Press 2 times, then press to select the border. 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 4. Press .
TS EN NT CO 5. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6. Select the characters “Happy.” 1 Press .
TS EN NT CO 2 Press the key of the font you wish to use (Example: ). 1— 2— 3— 2 4— 5— 3 Enter “Happy.” The letters you enter will be displayed in the center of the embroidery frame. * If you want to change the size, select , then use to change the size. * If you want to change the appearance of the letter part of the pattern, press 6— 7— . 8— 7. After selecting the characters, press .
TS EN NT CO 8. Use 9. Press to move the letters. . 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 10. Press again.
TS EN NT CO 11. Select the same font, then enter “Birthday”. The letters will appear in the middle of the embroidery area display. 12. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 13. Use to move the letters.
TS EN NT CO 14. If you want to alter the combined pattern, use select the part of the pattern you want to change. Example: Changing the size of the border ( 1 Press 2 Press 3 Press to 2— ) to move the red outline over 1— . 3— and enlarge the border. to return to the Embroidery Edit screen. 4— * If the characters or the entire pattern can not be seen clearly, press , then use to check the pattern. Press 5— to return to the original screen. 6— 15. When all editing is finished, press .
TS EN NT CO 16. If you plan to sew the pattern at that time, press 1— . * Press to re-edit the pattern. * To combine the pattern with another pattern, select the new pattern type from this screen. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 17. The sewing screen appears. * When you want to revise edited patterns, see page 6-30.
TS EN NT SEWING COMBINED EMBROIDERY PATTERNS CO Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. In this example, the embroidery order will be as follows: 1— , “Happy”, “Birthday”. 2— CAUTION Follow the instructions from Chapter 5 for embroidering the pattern. 3— 1. The machine will embroider first. The embroidery will follow the color order on the right side of the display. 4— 5— 6— 2.
TS EN NT CO 3. When “Happy” is embroidered, the green “cross” cursor will change to the “Birthday” part of the pattern. Sew this part of the pattern next.
TS EN NT ADJUSTING EDITED PATTERNS 1. Press CO . 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Press .
TS EN NT CO 3. The machine will return to the embroidery edit screen. 1— 4. Press to choose the section of the combined pattern to edit, and change the pattern.
TS EN NT MEMORY FUNCTIONS CO Saving Edited Patterns ■ Saving a Pattern You can save edited patterns for later use. 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Choose where you want to save the pattern. Press to save the pattern in the machine memory. If you have the floppy disk drive on your machine, you press 7— to save the pattern on a floppy disk.
TS EN NT CO 3. The “Saving” screen displays. When the pattern is saved, the display returns to the original screen automatically. CAUTION Do not turn off the main power switch while the “Saving” screen is displayed. You may lose the pattern you are saving. 1— 2— Note It takes about 10 seconds to save a pattern. 3— See page 6-36 for information about retrieving saved patterns.
TS EN NT CO 2. Previously saved patterns are displayed. 3. Select the pattern you want to delete. 1— 1 Shows the amount of memory the selected pattern uses. 2 Shows how much memory you need to clear to save the current pattern. 2— 3— 4— 1 2 5— 6— 4. Press .
TS EN NT CO 5. Press 1— to delete the pattern. . * If you decide not to delete the pattern, press . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6. If there is enough memory available after deleting the pattern, the pattern you want to save will be saved automatically. If there is not enough memory available after deleting the pattern, repeat the steps above to delete another pattern from the machine’s memory. The display will automatically return to the original screen after saving the pattern.
TS EN NT CO Retrieving Saved Patterns 1. Press . 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. The machine displays the patterns saved in the memory. Select a pattern to retrieve.
TS EN NT CO 3. Select the pattern you want to retrieve, and press * If you decide not to retrieve a pattern, press return to the embroidery edit screen. 1— . . You will 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 4. Press .
TS EN NT CO 5. Press . 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 6. The machine retrieves the pattern and prepares to embroider it.
TS Chapter 7 MY CUSTOM STITCH EN NT CO DESIGNING THE STITCH With the MY CUSTOM STITCHTM function, you can sew designs that you create yourself. 1 3 2 Note • Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCHTM can be a maximum of 7 mm (9/32 inch) wide and 37 mm (1-1/3 inch) long. • Stitches can be designed more easily with MY CUSTOM STITCHTM if you draw the stitch on the enclosed grid sheet first. 1. Draw the stitch design on the grid sheet (part code SA507, X81277-001).
TS EN NT CO Stitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 00 12 18 22 23 21 17 14 12 09 06 03 01 03 06 00 00 03 06 10 13 14 13 11 13 14 13 10 06 03 Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12 41 43 40 41 38 35 32 30 32 35 41 45 47 44 00 00 04 07 11 13 14 13 10 06 03 00 00 04 07 Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 45 47 50 54 56 55 51 45 70 11 13 14 13 10 06 03 0
TS EN NT ENTERING STITCH DATA CO Creating Stitch Data Note Make sure that the embroidery unit is not attached. 1. Press 1— to display the screen at left. 2. Press 2— . 1 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM key 3— 4— 1 1 This area displays the stitch that is being created. 2 The number beside of the tip of indicates the y coordinate , and the number beside cates the x coordinate of the tip of 2 4 7 1 5 9 6 5— indi- .
TS EN NT CO 3. Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between the first two points. To sew one stitch, press pears as ; to sew three stitches, touch the key so that it ap- pears as . 4. Use the 2— keys to move to the coordinates of the first point that was made on the grid sheet (from step 2 on page 7-1). 5. Press 1— so that it ap- to add the point indicated by 3— . 4— 5— 6— 6.
TS EN NT CO A screen that allows you to see the entered stitch design appears. * Press this key so that it appears as to sew the stitch design repeatedly. Press this key so that it appears as single time. to sew the stitch design only one * Press to return to the screen that allows you make changes to the entered data. 1— 2— 3— * If the stitch design will be repeated and linked, make sure that linking stitches are added so that the stitch designs will not overlap.
TS EN NT CO Editing Stitch Data 1. Press 1— . 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— A screen that allows you to edit the entered stitch design appears. 1 Press this key to move backward one point. 7— 7 2 1 3 4 2 Press this key to move start point. 3 Press this key to move forward one point. 4 Press this key to move end point. 5 Press this key to move part of or all of the design. (Refer to page 7-8 for more details.) 8— 9— ?! 6 Press this key to insert a point. (Refer to page 7-9 for more details.
TS EN NT CO ■ Moving a Point 1— 1. Press or to move to the point that you wish to move. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— to move the point to the desired position. 2. Use 7— 3. When finished revising the pattern, press pears as 4. Press so it ap- . to go to the sewing screen. (See page 4-9 for instruc- 8— tions on sewing the stitch).
TS EN NT CO ■ Moving Part or All of the Design 1. Press 1— or to move to the first point of the section that you wish to move. 2. Press . The selected point and all points that come after it are surrounded by a box. (This indicates the area that is to be moved.) 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 3. Press tion. or to move the selected section to the desired loca- 4. Press . The selected section has been moved.
TS EN NT CO 5. When finished revising the pattern, press pears as so it ap- 1— . 6. Press to go to the sewing screen (see page 4-9 for instruc- tions on sewing the stitch). 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— ■ Inserting New Points 1. Press , , or to move to point at the beginning of the line that you wish to add a new point to.
TS EN NT CO 2. Press . A new point is inserted and the moves to it. 1— 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 3. Use any of to move the point to the desired position. 4. When finished revising the pattern, press pears as 5. Press so it ap- 7— . to go to the sewing screen. (See page 4-9 for instruc- tions on sewing the stitch).
TS EN NT MEMORY FUNCTIONS CO Storing the custom design Up to fifteen custom stitch patterns can be stored. Touch (it will take approximately 10 seconds for the pattern to be saved). Once the pattern has been saved, the display will return to the previous screen. 1— Refer to the next page for details on how to retrieve a pattern which has been stored. 2— 3— 4— 5— CAUTION Do not turn off the power while the "Saving" screen is displayed. Otherwise, you may lose the pattern you are saving.
TS EN NT CO See page 4-27 for details on what to do if the pattern cannot be stored because the memory is already full.
TS EN NT CO Retrieving a Stitch Design That Has Been Saved Preparation If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it. 1 Release button 1— * Turn off the power supply before removing the embroidery unit. 2— 3— 4— 5— 1. Press the 2. Press . 6— .
TS EN NT CO The indicates a pocket which has a pattern saved in it. If you press a played. 3. Press a 1— , the pattern which is saved in that pocket will be dis- to select a saved pattern and have it displayed. 2— 1 Press this key to delete a saved pattern. 2 Press this key to retrieve a saved pattern. 3— 4— 5— 6— 4. Press to make the selected stitch available for sewing.
TS EN NT CO 5. The sewing screen for that stitch will then be displayed.
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TS Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance EN NT CO CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB CAUTION 1— • Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before changing the light bulb. If the machine is on and the “Start/Stop” button is pressed accidentally, injuries may result. • To avoid burns, give the light bulb time to cool before changing it. 2— 2 1. Turn off the main power switch. 2. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw on the back of machine light cover. Then remove the light cover.
TS EN NT CLEANING THE MACHINE CO CAUTION Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result. ■ Cleaning the LCD Screen If the screen is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents or detergents. 1— 2— ■ Cleaning the Machine Casing If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in a neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
TS EN NT CO 4. Remove the race. * While pushing the race towards the back of the machine, lift the edge nearest you and remove the race. 1 Race 1— 2— 1 5. Remove accumulated lint and thread from the inner shuttle and race with a brush or vacuum cleaner. * Do not oil the shuttle or the race. 1 Shuttle 2 Brush 5 2 1 3— 4— 5— 1 6. Check that the notch on the shuttle is in the same position as when you removed the race. Position the race so that the shelf and spring are aligned, and insert the race.
CLEANING THE FLOPPY DISK DRIVE HEADS If the heads of the floppy disk drive become dirty, the data on the disks may not be read normally. We suggest that you use a cleaning disk for 3.5 inch floppy disk drives regularly. 1. Insert the cleaning disk when the screen at left is displayed. * If a different screen is displayed, press to display the screen at left. * Insert the cleaning disk into the floppy disk drive, located on the right side of the machine.
TS Chapter 9 Troubleshooting EN NT CO ADJUSTING THE SCREEN If the screen is difficult to see when you turn on the power, follow the steps below. 1— 1. Press your finger anywhere on the screen. Holding your finger on the screen, turn the main power switch off and back on. * The “Start/Stop” button does not light up at this time. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. Go to the Brightness of LCD display. Use the adjust the screen until you can see it easily. , keys to 3.
ADJUSTING THE TOUCH PANEL If the screen does not respond correctly when you touch a key (the machine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation), follow the steps below to make the proper adjustments. TS EN NT CO 1— 1. Press your finger anywhere on the screen. Holding your finger on the screen, turn the main power switch off and back on. * The “Start/Stop” button does not light up at this time. 2— 3— 4— 5— 6— 2. The machine displays the screen shown at left.
TS EN NT CO 3. Press the “Bobbin Winding” button. 1— 2— +1 +4 3— 4. The machine displays the screen shown at left. 5. Using the included touch pen, lightly touch the center of the +, in order from 1 to 5. 4— CAUTION Only use the included touch pen to touch the screen. Do not use a mechanical pencil, pin, or other sharp object. Do not press strongly on the screen. Otherwise, damage may result. 5— +5 6. Press the numbers in order 1 - 5.
USING THE “TROUBLESHOOTING” FUNCTION Use the troubleshooting key for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing. 1. Press 2. Press * Press to call the screen at left. TS EN NT CO 1— . at any time to return to the original screen. 2— 3— 4— 5— 3. Find the category for the problem and press the appropriate key.
TS EN NT MAKING MINOR MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS If you have a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer. Problem Upper thread breaks Cause 1 Machine is not threaded correctly (used the wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.) 2 Thread is knotted or tangled. 3 Thread is too thick for the needle. 4 Upper thread tension is too strong.
TS EN NT CO Problem Fabric puckers Highpitched sound while sewing Cause 1 There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin threading. 2 Spool cap is set incorrectly. 3 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric. 4 Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. 5 Stitches are too long when sewing thin fabrics. 6 Thread tension is set incorrectly. 7 Wrong presser foot. 1 Dust or lint is caught in the feed dogs. 2 Pieces of thread are caught in the race. 3 Upper threading is incorrect.
TS EN NT CO Problem Cause 1 Thread is twisted. 2 Fabric was not inserted into the frame correctly ( fabric was loose, etc.). 3 Stabilizing material was not attached. Embroidery pattern does not sew out correctly 4 There was an object placed near the machine, and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the object during sewing. 5 Fabric outside the frame edges interferes with the sewing arm, so the embroidery unit can not move. 6 Fabric is too heavy, so the embroidery unit can not move freely.
TS EN NT CO Problem 9 There are scratches around the holes in the needle plate. Solution Page Reinstall the needle correctly. 1-43 Tighten the needle clamp screw. 1-44 Replace the needle. 1-43 Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle 1-45 Combination” chart. Use the recommended presser 3-1 foot. Adjust the thread tension setting. 2-13, 5-40 Do not pull the fabric during sew— ing. Check the method for attaching the 1-33 spool cap, then reattach the spool cap.
TS EN NT CO Problem Machine does not operate Cause 1 There is no pattern selected. Solution Select a pattern. 2 “Start/Stop” button was not pushed. 3 Main power switch is not turned on. 4 Presser foot is not lowered. 5 “Start/Stop” button was pushed with the foot controller attached. Push the “Start/Stop” button. Turn on the main power switch. Lower the presser foot. Remove the foot controller, or use the foot controller to operate the machine.
TS EN NT CO ERROR MESSAGES If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed, or if the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an error message is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the instructions in the message. Below is an explanation of 49 error messages.
TS EN NT CO 7. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached, and the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed. 12. This message is displayed when the patterns you are editing take up too much memory, or if you are editing too many patterns for the memory. 1— 8. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is or attached, and 13. This message is displayed when the “Start/ Stop” button is pushed while the foot controller is installed. 3— 14.
TS EN NT CO 17. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached and the power is turned on with the needle in the down position. 22. This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode, and the character pattern combination is too large to fit in the embroidery frame. 1— 18. This message is displayed when the buttonhole lever is up, a buttonhole stitch is selected, and the “Start/ Stop” button or “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pushed. 23.
TS EN NT CO 27. This message is displayed when the bobbin is being wound, and the motor locks because the thread is tangled, etc. 32. This message is displayed when the 28. This message is displayed when the floppy disk is not formatted or is not formatted properly. 33. This message is displayed when you try to save a pattern onto a write-protected floppy disk. 3— 29. This message is displayed when the floppy disk can not be formatted. 34.
TS EN NT CO 37. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is initializing. 42. This message is displayed when the machine is in utility stitch mode, and is pushed. 1— 38. This message is displayed when the memory is full and the stitch or pattern can not be saved. 43. This message is displayed when the speed control lever is set to control the zigzag stitch width, and the “Start/ Stop” button is pushed. Use the foot controller to operate the machine. 3— 39.
TS EN NT CO 47. This message is displayed when the machine is in twin needle mode and a pattern that can not be sewn with the twin needle is selected. 1— 48. This message is displayed when formatting the floppy disk. 3— 2— 4— 5— 49. This message is displayed when the bobbin holder is at the right (original) position, and you try to press the bobbin winder button. 6— 7— ■ Alarm Sounds If the operation procedure was correct, the machine will beep once.
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TS Appendix EN NT CO SPECIFICATIONS Sewing Machine Embroidery Unit Item Dimensions Case Dimensions Weight Sewing speed Needles Lamp power usage Dimensions Dimensions of machine with embroidery unit attached Weight Specification 47.0 cm (W) × 30.8 cm (H) × 25.3 cm (D) 50.0 cm (W) × 31.5 cm (H) × 27.0 cm (D) 11 kg (25 lb.) (with case: 12.5 kg (28 lb.)) 70 to 850 stitches per minute Home sewing machine needles (HA × 130) 12 V/5 W 43.1 cm (W) × 12.2 cm (H) × 40.5 cm (D) 66.1 cm (W) × 30.8 cm (H) × 40.
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TS Index 4-hole buttons 3-62 7mm decorative stitch patterns 4-3 7mm satin stitch patterns 4-4 90 degree rotation key 5-44, 5-46 A Accessories 1-8 Adjusting character/decorative stitch patterns 4-11 edited patterns 6-30 embroidery patterns after editing 6-18 embroidery speed setting 5-41 minor machine adjustments 9-5 screen brightness 1-16, 9-1 thread tension 2-13, 5-40 touch panel 9-2 Alarm 1-19, 9-15 Aligning the left side 5-55 Alphabetical characters 4-6 character/decorative stitches 4-6 embroidery 5-11
TS EN NT CO D Daisy stitch 3-49 Darning 3-57 Decorative stitch patterns 4-2 Delete key 4-2, 4-7, 4-14, 6-8, 6-12 Deleting embroidery edit 6-12 mistakes 4-2, 4-7 previously saved pattern 4-28, 5-50, 6-33 Density changing density of a pattern 5-47 Density key 5-44, 5-47, 6-8 Display language 1-18 Drawn work 3-50 E Editing character/decorative stitches 4-13 embroidery 5-44 embroidery edit 6-8 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM 7-6 Elastic attaching see Tape attaching Elastic zigzag stitches 3-22 Elongation key 4-14, 4-16,
TS EN NT CO Frame patterns 5-15, 5-59, 5-60 Free arm 1-5 Foot controller 1-7 Forward/Back key 5-36, 5-38, 5-44 Gimp thread 3-56 Mirror image key 1-14, 3-11, 4-14, 4-16, 4-21, 5-44, 5-46, 6-8 Moving a pattern 5-26, 6-9 Multi color key 5-44, 5-48, 6-8 Multi-directional sewing 3-65 Multi-thread stand 1-10 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM 7-1 H N G Hard case 1-2 Heavyweight fabrics 1-45, 2-4 Heirloom 3-49 Hemstitching 3-49 Horizontal mirror image key character/decorative stitches 4-14, 4-16 embroidery 5-44, 5-46 embr
TS EN NT CO Presser foot holder 1-42 Presser foot lever 1-4 Previewing the completed pattern 5-28 Principal parts 1-1 principal parts key 1-20, 1-22 Q Quilting 3-28 R Race 8-2 Reset key 1-15, 3-12 Retrieving from memory character/decorative stitch patterns 4-31 edited patterns 6-36 embroidery patterns 5-53 MY CUSTOM STITCHTM designs 7-13 Return key 5-44 “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button 1-3, 2-3 Revising embroidery patterns 5-44 colors of character 5-48 density 5-47 horizontal mirror image 5-46 rota
TS EN NT CO “Thread Cutter” button 1-3 Thread palette key 6-8, 6-13 Thread tension embroidery 5-40 utility stitches 2-13 Thread tension key 1-15, 2-13, 4-14, 5-40, 5-44 Top cover 1-5 Trial key 5-27, 5-44 Troubleshooting 9-1, 9-4, 9-5 Twin needle 2-5 1— 2— 3— U Uppercase/lowercase 4-6 Upper threading 1-32 Utility decorative stitch patterns 4-5 Utility stitches mirror image 3-11 quick reference table 3-1 selecting 3-9, 3-13 stitch width/length settings table 2-10 Utility stitch key 1-14, 3-9 4— 5— V
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