5 16 17 18 19 3 2 1 GETTING READY TO SEW 4 Names of Parts 14 5 6 7 8 20 13 12 21 24 22 9 23 10 11 32 25 26 31 27 28 29 30 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin thread cutter Visual touch screen Screen up/down button Knee lifter socket Feed balancing dial Extension table (accessory storage) Hook cover release button Hook cover plate Needle plate Automatic needle threader Thread
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 10 9 2 8 3 7 6 5 4 11 12 13 3 Carrying handle Power switch Machine socket Carriage release lever USB port (for direct PC link) USB port (for CD-ROM drive/USB memory key) Foot control jack Card ejecting button Card slot Hand wheel Buttonhole lever Retractable carriage arm Hard cover (accessory storage)
1 Standard Accessories and Storage The embroidery hoops, foot control, power supply cord, knee lifter etc. can be conveniently stored in the hard cover.
1 2 3 15 The extension table provides a handy compartment for storing various accessories.
Extension Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free arm sewing. 1 Extension table To detach: Draw the table out to the left. To attach: Slide the table on the base and push the table to the right. 1 Free arm sewing Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments. It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or elbows. For free arm sewing 1 Return the carriage to the home position (refer to page 67).
Connecting the Power Supply First mak sure the power switch is off and then insert the foot control plug into the jack on the machine if you wish to use foot control. Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet, and turn the power switch on. 1 Power switch 2 Machine plug 3 Machine socket 3 2 NOTES: Make sure to use the power supply cord that came with the machine.
Machine Operating Buttons 6 3 7 4 4 Auto-lock button When sewing stitch pattern U1, U2, U8 or U9, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto-lock button is pressed. When sewing all other stitches, the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and stop automatically. The machine will trim the threads automatically after locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting is enabled (refer to page 22).
Screen up/down button The visual touch screen can be raised to open (clear) the space for handling fabrics etc. Utility(U) Straight Stitch A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Pressing the pressing the button raises the screen, while button lowers the screen. CAUTION: Be sure to store the visual touch screen in the lowest position before carrying or storing the machine to prevent the screen from damage by impact. Do not force to move the visual touch screen by hand.
Setting the Spool of Thread Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of thread. NOTE: Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread. Extra spool pin Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on a sewing project.
7 Press the bobbin winding button again . When the bobbin is fully wound, the bobbin winder stopper returns to the original position and the machine will stop automatically. Cut the thread with the thread cutter. 7 1 Inserting the Bobbin 1 Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. 2 Guide the thread into the front notch (A) on the bobbin holder. 2 3 Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.
Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot. Press the needle up/down button twice to raise the needle. Turn the power switch off. 1 Draw the thread from the spool. Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread under the thread guide plate. Tug the thread until it snaps. 2 Draw the thread down along the right channel and around the bottom of the guide plate. 3 Pull the thread up along the left channel to the thread take-up lever.
Using the Automatic Needle Threader 1 Turn the power switch on and lower the presser foot. 1 Hold the end of the needle thread gently. 2 2 Press the auto needle threader button . The threader lowers automatically and the hook comes out through the needle eye from behind it. 3 Pull the thread down around the thread guide, then pass the thread from the right and under the hook as shown.
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 1 1 Raise the presser foot lifter. 2 2 Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the up/down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. 3 3 Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread. 4 4 Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under the presser foot.
Changing Needles CAUTION: Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot. Turn the power switch off. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear.
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. 1 Presser foot lifter 1 You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter. This helps you to place the layers of thick fabrics or embroidery hoops under the foot.
Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot WARNING: Turn the power switch off before changing the presser foot. Removing the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the presser foot lifter. Press the red button on the back of the foot holder. The presser foot will drop off. Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot you wish to use so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder. Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.
Mode Selection Utility(U) Straight Stitch When you turn on the power switch, the visual touch screen will show the opening “welcome” window, then the ordinary sewing mode will appear after a few seconds. The machine will be set for straight stitch sewing. A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 NOTE: After turning on the power, it takes several seconds for the pattern selection window to be displayed on the visual touch screen.
Machine Settings Utility(U) Straight Stitch A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Set mode key When you press the set mode key, you can customize the machine settings. Press one of the 4 setting mode keys to select the mode to customize. B 1 1 Common setting mode In this mode, the machine settings or function for both ordinary sewing and embroidery can be customized or executed.
Common settings SET1 1 2 Screen Contrast 1 Screen contrast The contrast of the visual touch screen can be adjusted with “+” or “–“ key. 5 Sewing Light 3 4 5 Eco Mode 10 mim Screen Saver 2 Sound The buzzer sound can be adjusted with the “+” or “–“ key. To mute the buzzer, set the value to “0”. on off Register X 3 Sewing light options The dual sewing lights can be turned on or off individually.
1 Inch/mm options You can set your machine's measuring unit to either inch or millimeter by pressing the “inch” or “mm” key. The default unit setting is millimeter. SET2 1 2 3 4 inch/mm inch mm Touch Screen Calibration Yes Format Built-in Memory Yes ATA PC Card Yes USB Memory Yes Reset all to defaults Yes Register X 2 Touch screen calibration If you think the touch panel keys are out of alignment, you can correct it in the key position adjustment window.
Ordinary sewing mode settings SET1 Auto Tension 1 2 Auto Remaining Bobbin Thread 2 + - 3 4 1 Auto thread tension The auto thread tension level can be adjusted with the “+” or “–“ key. + 2 Low bobbin thread warning The low bobbin thread warning level can be adjusted with the “+” or “–“ key. Feed Dog Thread Cut after Auto-Lock on off 3 Drop feed option This option allows you to sew the decorative stitches with the feed dog lowered. Press the drop feed key to lower the feed dog.
Embroidery mode settings SET1 Auto Tension 1 1 Auto thread tension The auto thread tension level can be adjusted with the “+” or “–“ key. Auto Remaining Bobbin Thread 2 2 3 on off Grid Line Grid Size 4 2 Low bobbin thread warning The low bobbin thread warning level can be adjusted with the “+” or “–“ key. 3 Grid on/off To show the grid, press the on/off key to check the box. To hide the grid, press the on/off key again to uncheck the box.
9 Color options Press the key to select one of the 3 colors for the pattern selection keys, which will display in the color shown. To change the screen background color, press the key to open the custom color window. Refer to page 22. 9 10 Resume Mode 10 Resume Mode When Resume Mode is enabled, the last stitch sewn before turning the power off will be resumed when the power is turned on again. To enable Resume Mode, press the on/off key to check the box on.
On-screen Help Movie Press the help key to open the help movie menu. You can view 7 topics of essential operations of the machine. ? 㻃㻃 Winding the bobbin 㻃 Sensor Buttonholes Embroidery settings 㻃㻃Embroidery 㻃㻃 Threading the machine㻃㻃 Adjusting patterns 㻃㻃㻃Threading 㻃㻃㻃 㻃㻃Adjusting Select the help topic you wish to view by pressing the thumbnail, and the movie window will open. Press the play key to start the movie and press the stop key to stop playing.
1 ORDINARY SEWING MODE Utility(U) Straight Stitch The stitches in the ordinary sewing mode are classified into 6 groups. Press one of the tabs to select the group. A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 NOTE: In this manual, pattern number refers t the initial for each group or category. For example pattern #15 in the buttonholes and specialty stitches is refered as pattern B15.
Utility Stitches Utility(U) Straight Stitch A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Straight stitches Patterns U1 to U6 are straight stitches for seaming. Press the pattern selection key of the desired stitch. Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guideline on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Pull the needle and bobbin threads towards the rear. B Press the start/stop button or foot control.
Securing seams For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches. The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button. Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock-a-matic stitch (pattern U3) or locking stitch (pattern U4) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop automatically. Cutting threads After finishing sewing, press the thread cutter button to cut the threads.
Variety of straight stitches U1 U1 Straight stitch in center needle position Use this stitch for seaming, zipper sewing, rolled hemming etc. U2 U2 Straight stitch in left needle position Use this stitch to seam fabrics close to the edge. U3 U3 Lock-a-matic stitch Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse button once.
Utility(U) Straight Stitch Manual stitch settings When you press the adjust key, the screen shows the manual setting window. A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 You can alter the needle drop position of the straight stitches, stitch length and needle thread tension. B Adjust 3.5 2.20 4.2 Press the “+” key to move the needle drop position to the right. Press the “–” key to move the needle drop position to the left.
Utility(U) Zigzag Stitch Zigzag stitches Zigzag stitches are used for various sewing needs including overcasting. These stitches can be used on most woven fabrics A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for appliqué. A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 B Manual stitch settings When you press the adjust key, the screen shows the manual setting window. You can alter the stitch width (or needle drop position of the straight stitches), stitch length and needle thread tension.
Cloth Guide 4 CAUTION: 3 1 Attaching the cloth guide Insert the pins on the cloth guide into the carriage holes. Turn the attaching knob clockwise to secure the cloth guide. Remove the fillet if necessary. 1 Pins 2 Cloth Guide 3 Carriage Holes 4 Attaching knob 2 Utility(U) Straight Stitch Always provide sufficient space to the left of the machine when using the cloth guide. Do not use the cloth guide when the buttonhole foot R is attached.
Variety of overcasting stitches U9 U9 Multiple zigzag stitch (tricot stitch): Zigzag foot A This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance. After sewing, trim off the seam allowance closer to the stitches. U10 Overcasting stitch: Overedge foot C This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and overcast edges of fabrics. Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat.
Utility(U) Blind Hem Blind hemming Select pattern U14 for woven fabrics or pattern U15 for stretch fabrics. G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 NOTE: The stitch width of patterns U14 and U15 cannot be changed, but the needle drop position will move. B (A) (B) 0.5 cm 0.5 cm How to fold the fabric Fold the fabric to form a hem leaving a 0.5 cm (1/4”) allowance as shown. (A) Medium to heavy fabrics: The raw edge should be overcasted.
Utility(U) Knit Stitch Visible hemming Select pattern U17. F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 B Fold and press a single hem. Place the fabric with the right side up. Sew along the fold at the desired depth. Trim the excess on the wrong side.
Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches Variety of buttonholes B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot. B1 B2 AUTO B2 Auto (Square) buttonhole This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole, but you can manually set the buttonhole size and you memorize the size to sew buttonholes of the same size.
Sensor (Square) buttonhole Buttonholes(B) Sensor BH Pull down BH Lever. R 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 Select pattern B1. Auto To sew 1 Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping the pin into the groove of the foot holder. Raise the presser foot. 2 Pull the button holder to the rear, and place the button in it. Push it tightly against the button.
Automatic (square) buttonhole Buttonholes(B) Auto BH Pull Button Holder firmly. R 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 Select pattern B2. Pull the button holder all the way out. Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric. Insert the fabric under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot. Place the garment under the foot, and lower the needle at the starting point.
Corded buttonhole To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as for the sensor buttonhole; refer to the instructions on page 37. Select the pattern B1. With the Automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook the filler cord on the spur on the back of the buttonhole foot. Bring the ends of cord toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end. Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the front of the automatic buttonhole foot R to hold them tight.
Buttonholes(B) Darning Darning The MC 11000 automatically darns rips and holes. Large and small holes can be mended quickly and easily with this unique stitch. R Sew to length required, then press " ". 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 Auto Select pattern B15. B 1 1. Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the button holder all the way out. To sew 2. Depress the foot control and sew to the required length, then press the reverse button.
Buttonholes(B) Tacking Sew to length required, then press " ". 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 Tacking Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. F Auto Select pattern B16 and attach the satin stitch foot F. B To sew Depress the foot control and sew to the required length, then press the reverse button. The tacking length has now been determined. NOTE: The maximum length of tacking is 1.5 cm (5/8”). 1.
Buttonholes(B) Tacking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 Fly stitches (B19, B20) The fly stitch is a triangle tacking stitch for use at a zipper fly bottom and side pockets of men's pants. F Auto Attach the satin stitch foot F. B To sew: Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the bottom of the zipper fly. Sew the stitch until the machine stops automatically.
Twin Needle Sewing Some of the utility stitches and decorative stitches can be sewn with a twin needle. CAUTIONS: Turn the power switch off before changing the needle. Use the twin needle included in the standard accessories. NOTE: When you sew patterns with the twin needle, test the stitches first before you sew. Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing. Insert the extra spool pin and spool supporter. Then put a felt cushion and spool on it.
Decorative Stitches The patterns in this section are programmable and you can make a pattern combination. Patchwork and quilting stitches (Q) Stitches in this group are for patchwork, quilting and appliqué. NOTE: Patterns Q1 to Q7 are not programmable. 1/3 Satin(S) Decorative Heirloom stitches (H) This group provides the heirloom stitches and cross stitches for craft sewing and home décor.
Cording Use the cording foot H to sew over one or three strands of cording. Knitting yarns, embroidery flosses, lace threads and fine wool tarns can be used for cording. Attach the cording foot H. Select pattern S2 for three strands cording. NOTE: Pattern U9 (multiple zigzagg stitch) can also be used. Insert three strands of cording under the spring on the foot. Make sure to pass each strand separately under the spring. 1 Spring 1 Pull 10 cm (4”) of strands under the foot and to the rear.
Quilting(Q) Straight Stitch 1 2 Patchwork and Quilting (Q) 1/5 Stitches in this group are for patchwork and quilting. Patterns Q1 to Q7 on the first page are special stitches for quilting, grouped together to make use of the drop feed option. The drop feed key is displayed in the pattern selection window, in place of the programming related keys. A 3 4 5 7 6 Using the quilting guide bar The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching.
Programming Pattern Combinations Function keys 1 Program key Press this key to program pattern combinations. When you press this key, the cursor keys, delete key, memory check key and save file key will be displayed. 2 Cursor keys Press the cursor keys to move the cursor to the right or left. Use these keys to select a pattern to delete or adjust. 3 Delete key Press this key to delete the selected pattern. F 4 Mirror image key Press this key to program a mirror image of the selected pattern.
Satin(S) Locking Stitch Programming the auto lock stitch The auto lock stitch can be programmed at the end of the pattern combination. This stitch is included on each of the programmable stitch pages. 1/2 F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Press the auto lock stitch after programming the pattern combination. The machine will sew the patterns and lock the stitch at the end of the combination then stop automatically.
1 Satin(S) Decorative Editing the stitch pattern combination Example: To program the combination of patterns S19, D61 and mirror image of S19 1/2 F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 Open the satin stitch page and press the program key. Select pattern S19. 2 Decorative(D) Decorative F 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 M 3 Satin(S) Decorative 2 Open page 4 of the decorative stitch page. Select pattern D64.
A I Q Y 2 You can combine letters and symbols for monogramming. F B C D E F G H J K L M N O P R S T U V W X Z . & 0 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 L M Aa S 6 M 5 Monogramming 1/3 Monogram Block 4 3 S 2 Upper/lower case key You can select upper or lower case letters by pressing this key. A 7 L 1 Font key Pressing this key opens the font selection window. You can select one of the 3 fonts and symbol marks.
Monogram Symbol Programming a monogram Simply enter the characters to program a monogram. Example: “ Café” in Block style F 1 Block Script 1 Press the font key and select the symbols. Select “ ”. Broadway Symbol L M 2 3 5 Aa A F A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Monogram Block b j r Monogram Block Monogram Symbol 2 Press the font key and select Block style. Enter “C”.
Sewing Applications Sewing applications are unique feature that provides you with 12 useful sewing applications. When you press the sewing applications key, you will be able to choose the right stitch and its appropriate setting for your fabric and sewing project. The machine will automatically set up for the selected project. There are 12 applications that you can choose from the menu.
Rolled hemming This section provides two options for rolled hemming, one with straight stitch and the other with zigzag stitch. Attach the rolled hem foot D. Fold the fabric edge twice to form a hem, 0.3 cm (1/8”) wide and 5 cm (2”) long then press. Place the fabric aligning the hem edge with the guide of the foot. Lower the foot and sew several stitches slowly while pulling on the threads to assist feeding the fabric. Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric.
Zipper sewing This section provides 2 options of zipper sewing, one for lapped zipper and the other for concealed zipper. Zipper1 Straight Stitch Sew left side Lapped zipper sewing Press the lapped zipper icon and the zipper sewing window will open. E Sew right side (A) (A) To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right-hand side. (B) To sew the right side of the zipper, attach zipper foot E with the pin on the left-hand side.
2. Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side. Lower the foot onto the topside at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape. Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge of the foot. 2 3. Sew through all layers next to the fold. Stop 5 cm (2˝) before zipper foot E reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric. Raise the foot and open the zipper.
Concealed zipper sewing NOTE: You need the optional concealed zipper foot (part number 200-333-001), available from Janome dealers. Zipper2 Lock-a-Matic Press" " at end of seam. Press the concealed zipper icon and the window will show the step-by-step icon keys. Press each icon key as you go through the sewing process and the machine will automatically set up for each step of sewing and the required foot will be shown on the screen.
1 2 3 To sew 1 Press the right of teeth icon key and attach the concealed zipper foot (optional item). Raise the zipper teeth on the right and lower the foot so the left groove of the foot catches the zipper teeth. Stitch through the zipper tape and fabric up to the end of the opening. Reverse the stitches to secure the seam. Right of teeth Stitching tape 2 Press the stitching tape icon key. Raise the foot and open the zipper. Attach the zipper foot E with the left side of the pin.
Gathering In addition to the regular gathering stitch, this section offers you a special stitch for easing sleeve tops. Easing a sleeve top Sew a pair of lines, 1/8” (3 mm) apart, along the edge of the sleeve top. Pull the bobbin threads to contract the sleeve top carefully, matching it with the armhole size. Make sure not to make gathers in the sleeve top. Basting (Auto) This stitch is used for basting zipper tape or fitting of garments. Sew in the same way as that of straight stitch sewing.
Button sewing Button Sewing Use the button sewing foot T and reduce the foot pressure. When attaching a button to a thick fabric, you need to make a shank by using the button shank plate. 3.5 The feed dog will be automatically lowered when selecting the button sewing section. Attach the button sewing foot T (refer to page 17) and set the foot pressure dial at “2”. Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into the left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your hand.
Applique Cornering for applique You can select the normal start over or cornering start over for applique stitches. Cornering start over is very helpful when sewing an applique with sharp corners. Blanket Stitch Zigzag Stitch Press the cornering key and the start over B key will change to the cornering start over key. Zigzag Stitch M The machine stops with the needle in the down position so you can pivot the fabric to change the sewing direction.
Quilting Clasp stitch You can secure multi-layers of fabric and batting using the clasp stitch. Attach the satin stitch foot F. The machine will automatically stop after sewing one cycle of the stitch. Free quilting Attach the darning foot P-2 (refer to page 17). To Sew Lower the foot, then guide the fabric with your hands to stitch along the pattern marked on the fabric.
Quick Reference Auto 1 Utility(U) 2 Buttonholes(B) Quick Menu (Quick Reference) 1/5 3 Buttonholes(B) The quick menu window shows at-a-glance lists of stitches by category, from which you can select the desired stitch quickly and easily. 4 Quilting(Q) Quilting(Q) 5 Quilting(Q) L.S 1 2 3 4 You can jump to the desired page of the menu by pressing one of the page keys. Each page covers the following groups: L.
Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc. Always make test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use. If decorative stitch patterns, letters, numbers or the manual buttonhole stitch are deformed, correct them with the feed balancing dial. NOTE: In normal sewing, set the feed balancing dial to the neutral position, i.e.
EMBROIDERY MODE Embroidery Hoops 3 5 Embroidery hoop ST: This is the standard size hoop, with a 12.6 cm (5”) by 11 cm (4-3/8”) embroidery area for sewing the built-in embroidery designs etc. 1 Outer hoop 2 Inner hoop 3 Attaching knob 4 Hoop tightening screw 5 Template 2 4 1 9 Template for embroidery hoop ST 6 Indicates the embroidery boundary for built-in designs, PC Design Card Nos.
Stabilizers To obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important to use stabilizers. Usage: The stabilizer should be attached to the wrong side of fabric. More than one layer may be required. For firm fabrics, you may place a thin paper under the fabric. The non-adhesive type should be used when embroidering fabric, which cannot be ironed or for sections, which are difficult to iron.
Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop 1 Mark the Centerlines on the right side of the fabric with tailor's chalk. 1 Fabric 2 Centerlines 2 5 Loosen the hoop tightening screw on the outer hoop. Lay the inner hoop and template on the fabric, matching the centerlines. 3 Hoop tightening screw 4 Inner hoop 5 Template 6 Outer hoop 4 NOTES: When placing the fabric on the embroidery hoop, place the outer hoop on a flat surface.
Setting the Embroidery Carriage Arm Turn the power switch on and raise the presser foot. Press down and hold the carriage release lever and swing out the carriage arm until it is fully extended. Release the carriage release lever. Press the embroidery mode key. The visual touch screen will show a warning message. Keep hands clear. Carriage will now move to set position. Press the OK key. The carriage will move to the position for setting the hoop.
Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine Turn the attaching knob so it is parallel with the carriage arm, and set the hoop on the carriage. 1 2 3 Attach the hoop by fitting the pins into the carriage holes. 1 Attaching Knob 2 Pins 3 Carriage Holes Turn the attaching knob clockwise to secure the hoop CAUTION: Do not attach the hoop unless the carriage arm is in the setting position. Always provide sufficient clearance for the embroidery carriage behind your machine before starting embroidery.
Detaching the Hoop from the Carriage 1 18 min 6 Colors 7,013 ST 70x79mm Press the ordinary sewing tab. Remove the hoop from the carriage. 600 spm Emerald Green 250 The visual touch screen will show the warning message. Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the home position ! The visual touch screen will show the ordinary sewing mode. Please remove hoop. Carriage will now move to home position. Return to ordinary sewing. Unsaved design(s) will be erased.
1 Mode Selection 1/22 Press the embroidery mode key to enter the embroidery mode. The following 5 categories are available in the embroidery mode. Press the next page key Press the previous page key page. 1 Built-in designs The visual touch screen shows the built-in design window when the embroidery mode key is pressed. The Memory Craft 11000 provides 170 ready to sew built-in embroidery designs. 2 3 to view the next page.
Built-in Designs 1 18 min 6 Colors 7,013 ST 70x79mm 600 spm Press the Built-in Design Tab. Press the pattern selection key to select the desired pattern. The embroidery screen will appear. Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys so that the needle drop position comes right above the center of the reference lines on the fabric. 1 Jog keys 2 Needle drop position 3 Centerlines Emerald Green 250 START STOP 1 2 3 3 4 1 Exit key Press this key to return to the pattern selection window.
Completed ST:126x110mm 1 1 Trace key You can check the size of the sewing area by tracing the design outline without stitching or with basting stitches. When you press the tracing key, the tracing option window will open. Press the key to start tracing without stitching, or press the key to open the confirmation window for tracing with basting stitches. Press the OK key to start tracing with basting stitches. The carriage will returned to the starting position after tracing.
Starting to Sew Embroidery 1 18 min 6 Colors 7,013 ST 70x79mm Press the Pattern Selection key to select the desired pattern. 600 spm Emerald Green 250 Lower the presser foot. Press the start/stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches. Press the start/stop button again to stop the machine. START STOP Raise the presser foot, cut the loose thread close to the beginning of the starting point and lower the presser foot. 1 Loose thread Press the start/stop button to start sewing again.
Monogramming Press the monogram key to open the monogram window. 1 In the monogram window, you can program words by pressing the alphabet keys directly. After you press an alphabet key, the letter is memorized and the cursor is moved to the right. 1 Cursor NOTE: Use the standard hoop ST for monogramming. 2 Font selection You can change the type of font for monogramming by pressing the font key. The font selection window will open.
1 Cursor key Press these keys to move the cursor to the left or right. 2 Delete key Press this key to delete the character above the cursor. 3 Page keys Press these keys to view the next page or previous page. The European accented letters are available on the next page. 4 Save file key Pressing this key opens the file save window and allows you to save the text or monogram as a file. 5 Lettering orientation key Pressing this key will select the horizontal or vertical orientation alternately.
Programming a monogram Example: Programming “R&B” in Gothic style font. 1. Press the letter size key Gothic(1/4) 㻯㻰 㻶 and select large size. 2. Enter “R”, the cursor shifts to the right and “R” is automatically memorized. ST:126x110mm 3. Press the letter size key 㻯 㻰 㻶 and select medium size. 4. Enter “&”, the cursor shifts to the right and “&” is automatically memorized. A Z 5. Press the letter size key 㻯 㻰 㻶 and select large size. 6.
Placement of monogramming Ready to Sew 2 ST:126x110mm 6 min Auto 1 Color 1,462 ST You can select one of the 3 placements of monogram: left justify, center justify and right justify. 66x30mm 600 spm Color Change ABC Black 002 ABC ABC 3-D Jog / ST 1 Left Justify Press the ABC key to start sewing from the left end reference line on the template. 1 ABC 2 Center Justify Press the ABC key to sew in the center of the hoop.
2 Letters 2- Letter monogram ST:126x110mm Example: 2-Letter in an octagon A Z Press the font key. Select 2-letter. Select the octagon. LMS 2 Letters Aa Enter “A”. Enter “B”. ST:126x110mm A Z LMS Ready to Sew Aa ST:126x110mm 8 min 1,986 ST 2 Press the OK key and the screen will change to the embroidery screen. Auto 1 Color 54x62mm Press the start/stop button to start sewing. The machine will stop automatically when the monogram is completed.
Gothic(1/4) ST:126x110mm Editing a monogram 㻤㻥 㻰 㻤㻵 㻷 㻤 㻬 㻴 㻼 㻕 㻥 㻭 㻵 㻽 㻖 㻗 㻤㻥 㻤㻥 㻦 㻮 㻶 㻯㻰 㻧 㻨 㻯 㻰 㻷 㻸 㻑 㻘 㻙 㻩 㻱 㻹 㻉 㻚 㻪 㻫 㻲 㻳 㻺 㻻 㻓 㻔 㻛 㻜 㻤㼄 㻤 㻲㻮 㻶 A Z 㻧 Deleting a character Enter “M”, “A”, “R” and “T”. Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under “R” to delete. Press the delete key and letter “R” will be deleted. Inserting a character Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under “A”. Enter “E”. The letter “E” will be inserted before “A”.
Gothic(1/4) Monogramming in arc You can make a monogram in an upper or lower arc. ST:126x110mm A Z Edit Enter the characters and press the OK key. The embroidery screen will appear. Press the edit key to enter the editing mode. Move the letters to the center. ST:126x110mm C AB X Press the arc key to open the arc layout window. 3 1 1 Upward arrow key Press this key to make a lower arc. 2 2 Downward arrow key Press this key to make an upper arc.
Edit Press the downward arrow key to make an upper arc. ST:126x110mm C AB Each time you press the arrow key the arc will be deeper. Pressing the arrow key in the opposite direction makes the arc shallower. NOTE: The curvature will change when the downward or upward arrow key is pressed, but the arc length will remain the same. X Edit Press the double-head arrow key to adjust the size of the arc. Move the arc to the desired position by pressing the layout keys or dragging the arc with your fingertip.
Editing Mode In the editing mode, you can edit and combine designs to create your original embroidery. Press the editing mode key to open the editing window. Selecting the hoop You need to select the appropriate hoop before editing the designs. A Press the hoop selection key and the hoop selection window will open. Select one of the following hoops and press the OK key.
Edit Selecting the pattern to edit To select the pattern to edit, press the pattern image in the editing window. The selected pattern will be framed. SQ:200x200mm A Z C AB X Edit Moving a pattern To move the embroidery pattern in the editing window, press and drag the pattern to a desired location with your fingertip. SQ:200x200mm A Z C AB NOTE: Do not drag the pattern on the screen with a sharp pointed object. You can move the selected pattern also by pressing the layout keys.
Edit Edit SQ:200x200mm Deleting the pattern SQ:200x200mm A Z X Edit C AB C AB A Z X Edit SQ:200x200mm SQ:200x200mm Rotating the pattern A Z A Z X Edit 45 45 1 1 C AB C AB X Edit SQ:200x200mm SQ:200x200mm A Z Edit SQ:200x200mm Resizing a pattern When you press the resize key window will open. SQ:200x200mm A Z X , the resize A Z AB You can change the size of embroidery pattern from 80% to 120% of the original pattern size.
Zooming in the editing window SQ:200x200mm C AB Press the zoom-in key to get the zoom-in view of the editing window. Pressing the zoom-in key again will further enlarge the view. 1 Zoom-in key To scroll the window, press the scroll key and drag the window in the desired direction. Press the scroll key again to cancel the scroll command. 2 Scroll key 1 Press the exit key window.
Combining the patterns (creating a square frame) 2 1 Designs A ST: 126x110mm Edit 4/22 SQ:200x200mm 1 Select pattern ST41. A A Z Z 2 Press the editing key. Select the hoop SQ. Press the layout key to move the design down and to the right. Press the duplicate key. C AB X 4 3 Edit Edit SQ:200x200mm SQ:200x200mm A Z A Z 4 Press the vertical flip key. Press the layout key to move the duplicate up. Press the duplicate key. Press the horizontal flip key.
1 Using a template pattern to create the pattern chain 2 1 Select built-in pattern Template 5. Press the editing key. 2 The editing window with the selected pattern will open 4 3 3 Select pattern FA20. A design image will appear in the editing window. 4 Drag the pattern to the bottom corner of the backdrop. Press the duplicate key. 5 6 5 Lay the duplicate along the backdrop. 6 Repeat the above steps to form a heart-shape with a series of patterns.
Stipple Quilting with the Hoop AQ Step 1 AcuFil quilting AcuFil quilting is a method for filling a large size quilt with the AcuFil design patterns (embroidery stippling patterns) using the hoop AQ. Some ready to sew AcuFil design patterns (AQ-1 to 4) and element patterns (SP-1 to 20) for making your original design are included as the built-in designs. 7-10 cm (3” to 4”) 7-10 cm (3” to 4”) Step 2 Step 3 AcuFil designs Study and follow the steps below when stippling a large size quilt.
AcuFil designs Calculating the optimum pattern size Select the desired AcuFil design pattern and a window for selecting the single pattern adjustment or the AcuFil Calculator will open. Press the general arrangement key to open the AcuFil Calculator for calculating and adjusting the general arrangement. 20/22 Enter the size of the embroidery area to be stippled.
Creating original AcuFil design patterns You can create your own AcuFil design patterns by combining the element patterns in the editing mode. Press the editing mode key to enter the editing mode. Press the hoop selection key and the hoop selection window will open. A Select the hoop AQ and press the OK key. The editing window for the hoop AQ will open. The thick grey lines indicate boundaries of base areas for the AcuFil design pattern.
3 Embroidery hoop AQ 2 4 The hoop AQ (AcuFill Quilting) is uniquely designed for stipple quilting with the AcuFil design patterns. 1 Outer hoop 2 Attaching knob 3 AcuFil template 4 Magnetic clamps 7 CAUTION: 4 1 The magnetic clamp can damage items such as credit cards, floppy disks etc. Do not use the magnetic clamp near person(s) wearing a pacemaker or other medical inplant which may be affected by the strong magnetic field.
Stipple quilting with the Acufil design patterns First sew the center-most pattern of the quilt. Remove the hoop AQ and quilt layers after the first section is finished. NOTE: To remove the magnetic clamp, tilt and roll it off the frame. Place the template sheet on the next section to sew and adjust the position of the template sheet by aligning it with the first pattern sewn. Mark the reference lines for the second section.
Option 1 Stippling Designs Stippling designs 17/22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Option 2 Stippling designs Built-in designs SD-1 to SD-24 are 120x120 mm sized stippling designs. The hoop AQ is recommended for sewing these patterns. There are 3 options of design patterns available when selecting a design pattern. Press the desired option key before selecting the design pattern.
FILE MANAGEMENT Saving and Opening a File Saving a file The original embroidery design created in the editing mode or programmed pattern combination in the ordinary sewing mode can be saved as a file in the built-in memory, ATA PC card (optional item), USB memory key (optional item) or the PC connected with a USB cable (in embroidery mode only). When you press the save file key , the folder labeled “Embf” (in the embroidery mode) or “Ordf” (in the ordinary sewing mode) will be displayed on the screen.
Changing the name of the folder or file To change the folder or file name, press the rename key Rename and select the folder or file you wish to change its name. The keyboard window will open. Enter a new name and press the OK key. NEW NOTES: Only 8 characters can be entered. Press the delete key to delete the last character. When you attempt to save a file with the name already exists, the confirmation message will appear. Press the OK key to overwrite the existing file.
Opening the file To open the saved files, press the open file key and the open file window will open. 1/22 Select the folder location, either in the built-in memory, ATA PC card, USB memory key, CD-ROM drive (in embroidery mode only) or the PC connected with a USB cable (in embroidery mode only). Open the folder that contains the file you wish to open by pressing the folder icon. The file list of the selected folder will be displayed. Press the next page key to view the remaining files.
Direct PC-Link Connecting the machine and PC The MC 11000 can be connected to the PC with the USB cable included in the standard accessories. You need to install the USB driver for the MC 11000 and the PC Folder Tool on your computer. The USB driver and PC Folder Tool are available in the MC11K Tools CD-ROM included in standard accessories. The PC Folder Tool allows you to transfer the data bilaterally between the machine and PC.
OPTIONAL ITEMS 1 3 PC Design Cards You can import attractive embroidery designs from the optional PC Design cards. 2 Inserting the PC Design card Insert the PC Design card into the slot with the front side of card facing to you. Push the card until it clicks, then the eject button will pop out. 1 Front side of card (Marked with a triangle) When the card is properly set, the red bar on the eject button will pop up.
ATA PC card The MC 11000 is compatible with the ATA PC card, which can be used to save files and transfer the data between the MC 11000 and your PC. The ATA PC card consists from an adapter and CompactFlash available from computer shops and camera shops. 4 Insert an ATA PC card into the card slot of the machine. Press the open file key and the open fie window will open. Press the ATA card tab and the folder list will be displayed on the screen. Press the desired folder icon to open.
USB Memory Keys The USB memory keys can be used to save the stitch data and transfer the embroidery designs between the MC 11000 and your PC. The USB memory key are available from camera shops, PC supplies stores etc. in various forms. Insert the USB memory key into the type “A” USB port on the MC 11000. Press the open file key and the open file window will open. Edit File Open Location :㻔 USB Memory 0.1/497MB Press the USB memory tab and the folder list will be displayed on the screen.
CD-ROM Drive NOTE: Do not use any other CD drive than the Janome exclusive CD-ROM drive, which is available from authorized dealers. Insert the mini USB connector into the USB port on the back of the CD-ROM drive. Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the MC 11000. The CD-ROM drive does not need external power since it is supplied from the MC 11000 via the USB cable. Turn on the MC 11000 and press the open file key. The open file window will open.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1 This machine equipped with LED sewing light, which will not burn out and does not need to be replaced. 1 Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog Press the up/down needle button to raise the needle, then unplug the sewing machine. Remove the needle and presser foot. 2 NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine other than what is explained on this page. 2 1. Remove the setscrews with the screwdriver key supplied with the machine. Remove the needle plate. 1 2 Setscrews Needle plate 2.
Assembling the hook race 6. Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to the stopper in the hook race. Insert the bobbin. 11 6 8 9 Knob Stopper 9 8 7. Reattach the needle plate, aligning the guide holes on the needle plate with the needle plate guide pins and tighten the screw. 7 10 10 11 Guide holes Needle plate guide pins NOTE: After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and presser foot are attached.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Reference The machine is noisy. 1. Threads have been caught in the hook mechanism. 2. The feed dog is packed with lint. See page 102. See page 102. The needle thread breaks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread tension is too tight. The needle is bent or blunt. The needle is inserted incorrectly. The thread is too heavy for the needle. The needle thread has not set in the thread holder when embroidery sewing started. See page 12.
Problem Cause Reference Slipping layers 1. The presser foot pressure is not adjusted correctly. 2. The even feed foot is not used. See page 17. Use the even feed foot. The cloth is not feeding smoothly. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See page 102. See page 17. Make stitches longer. See page 27. See page 22. The machine does not run. 1. The machine is not plugged in. 2. A thread is caught in the hook race. 3. The control circuit is not working correctly. The feed dog is packed with lint.
STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing U: Utility Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Block 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 B: Buttonholes and Specalty Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Auto 22 23 24 25 Q: Patchwork and Quilting Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 L.S 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 62 57 58 59 60 61 44 L.S Script L.S 63 64 65 66 67 L.
DESIGN CHART ST: for Hoop-ST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 SQ: for Hoop-SQ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 107
DESIGN CHART FA: for Free-arm Hoop-FA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TP: Template Pattern for Hoop-SQ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 MA: for Hoop-MA 1 2 108
DESIGN CHART SD: Stippling Designs for Hoop-AQ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3 4 AQ: AcuFil Design Patterns for Hoop-AQ 2 1 SP: Stippling Patterns for Hoop-AQ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 109
Gothic Hollowblock Script Bauhaus Cheltenham Galant 110
Typist First Grade Brush Jupiter 3-letters / 2-letters Program border Normal Sew 111
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without proper supervision. This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER— 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING READY TO SEW Names of Parts ......................................................................... 2 Standard Accessories and Storage ........................................... 4 Extension Table ......................................................................... 6 Connecting the Power Supply ................................................... 7 Machine Operating Buttons ...................................................... 8 Controlling Sewing Speed .....................
