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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Special care is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized retailer to obtain the correct lead.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING LABEL The following warning label is on the included side cutter. Be sure to observe the precaution. CAUTION • When using the side cutter, sew between low and mid-speed and do not touch the knives or operation lever of the side cutter while sewing to avoid equipment damage or injury.
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OUTSTANDING FEATURES Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position Expand Your Creativity With Bobbin Work Example with decorative stitches The fabric hooped in the embroidery frame can be displayed on the LCD so that the embroidery position can be easily aligned. This feature allows you to easily combine patterns while checking the final image. See “Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position” on page 211.
Find New Color Schemes With the Color Visualizer Function With the Color Visualizer function, the machine suggests new color schemes for the embroidery pattern that you have selected. After you select the desired effect from one of the four available color schemes (“RANDOM”, “VIVID”, “GRADIENT” and “SOFT”) the sample for the selected effect is displayed. See “Find New Color Schemes With the Color Visualizer Function” on page 283.
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE Getting Ready Sewing Basics To learn the operation of the principal parts and the screens To learn how to prepare for sewing and basic sewing operations Chapter 1 Page 25 Chapter 2 Page 71 Utility Stitches Pre-programmed with more than 100 frequently used stitches Character/Decorative Stitches The variety of stitches widen your creativity Chapter 3 Page 89 Chapter 4 Page 155 Embroidery Embroidery Edit Maximum 30 cm × 20 cm (approx.
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 (Utility Stitches) or Chapter 4 (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).
CONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................................1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................1 OUTSTANDING FEATURES ..................................6 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE ......8 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............................9 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .........................................................13 Machine ................................................................................
CONTENTS Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory........ 180 Recalling from USB Media .................................................. 181 Recalling from the Computer .............................................. 182 Chapter 5 Embroidery 185 BEFORE EMBROIDERING .................................186 Embroidery Step by Step ..................................................... 186 Attaching Embroidery Foot “W” .......................................... 187 Attaching the Embroidery Unit .....
CONTENTS Restrictions on oiling ...........................................................326 Precautions on storing the machine .....................................326 Cleaning the LCD Screen ....................................................326 Cleaning the Machine Casing..............................................326 Cleaning the Race ...............................................................326 Cleaning the Bobbin Case ...................................................
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Machine ■ Front View ■ Right-side/Rear View a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. a Top cover Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Needle and Presser Foot Section Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover (with mark) and needle plate cover The measurements on the bobbin cover are references for patterns with a middle (center) needle position. The measurements on the needle plate and the needle plate cover are references for stitches with a left needle position. a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Embroidery Unit Operation Buttons a Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. (page 188) b Release button (located under the embroidery unit) Press the release button to remove the embroidery unit. (page 189) c Embroidery frame holder Insert the embroidery frame into the embroidery frame holder to hold the frame in place.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Using the Flat Bed Attachment Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the accessory compartment. ■ Closing the Accessory Case a Fully slide the bar on each side of the accessory case lid to align the notches in the lid with the notches in the bars. b Place the lid on top of the case so that the notches in the lid align with the tabs on the case, and then slide the bar on each side back to the center of the accessory case.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ■ Using the Accessory Trays Two presser foot storage trays are stored in the included accessory case. One is for presser feet for utility sewing, and the other is for presser feet for embroidery and machine quilting. a For presser feet for utility sewing b For presser feet for embroidery and machine quilting Using the Embroidery Unit Carrying Case Included accessories 48-51 are contained in the embroidery unit carrying case.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16* 17* 18* 19 20 21 22 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) 2.0/11 needle 75/11 2needles 26 27 28 29 30 34 35 36 37 23 24 25 31 32 33 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48** 49** 50** 51** 52 53 *See Additional Accessories Guide for presser feet instructions.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 54 55 56 57 58 61 62 63 64 65 No. Part Name Part Code 59 66 No.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 10 Memo 11 • Foot controller: Model S This foot controller can be used on the machine model:BLSOG. Memo • Always use accessories recommended for this machine. • The screw for the presser foot holder is available through your authorized retailer (Part code XA4813-051). • Included accessories 39, 47, 64, 65 and 66 can be stored in the machine’s soft cover case. Options The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. 1 2 3 No.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ■ How to assemble the spool stand Using the Spool Stand The included spool stand is useful when using thread spools with a large diameter (cross-wound thread). The spool stand can hold two spools of thread. 1 2 4 5 7 8 No. 1 a Fully extend the telescopic thread guide shaft, and then rotate the shaft until the two internal stoppers click into place.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS c d e Firmly insert the two spool pins into the two holes in the spool support. Open the upper cover of the machine. From the back of the machine, press in the upper cover latches (one on each side), and then pull the upper cover up to remove it from the machine. ■ How to remove a From the back of the machine, press in the spool stand latches (one on each side), and then pull the spool stand up to remove it from the machine.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS a Using the Pen Tablet Unscrew the upper barrel of the tablet pen. Memo • See page 34 about connecting the pen tablet with the sewing machine. 1 2 3 Note • Unscrew the upper barrel slowly, so that the tablet pen will not be damaged. 4 5 No. Part Name b Install a new AAA alkaline battery (LR03) in the tablet pen with the positive end (+) pointing up. c Screw the upper barrel to the tablet pen.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS b Gently pull the pen tip straight out. c Activate On Screen Designer™, then trace the picture with the tablet pen. c Push in the new pen tip until it is flush with the tablet pen. For detailed instructions about operating On Screen Designer™, refer to the Instruction and Reference Guide (PDF format) stored on the On Screen Designer™ CD. Note ■ Using with On Screen Designer™ 24 a Select a favorite picture for creating embroidery pattern.
Chapter 1 Getting Ready TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF...............26 LCD SCREEN...................................................28 ■ Home Page Screen ................................................................... 28 ■ Utility Stitch LCD Screen ......................................................... 29 ■ Key Functions ........................................................................... 30 USB Connectivity..............................................................
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF 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. • Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power cord receptacle on the machine. • Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF a Insert the power supply cord into the power cord receptacle, then insert the plug into a wall outlet. 1 b Getting Ready a Main power switch b Power supply cord Turn the main power switch to “I” to turn on the machine. a OFF b ON Memo • When the machine is turned on, the needle and the feed dogs will make sound when they move; this is not a malfunction. c Turn the main power switch to “O” to turn off the machine.
LCD SCREEN LCD SCREEN When the machine is turned on, the opening movie is played. Touch anywhere on the screen for the home page screen to be displayed. Touch the LCD screen or a key with your finger or the included touch pen to select a machine function. Note • When the straight stitch needle plate is on the machine, the needle will automatically move to the middle position. Memo • Only touch the screen with your finger or the included touch pen.
LCD SCREEN ■ Utility Stitch LCD Screen Press a key with your finger to select the stitch pattern, to select a machine function, or to select an operation indicated on the key. 1 a b c f Getting Ready d e a Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop position. Single needle/down position Single needle/up position Twin needle/down position Twin needle/up position b Shows the name and code number of the selected stitch. c Shows the presser foot code.
LCD SCREEN ■ Key Functions b c d e a f x w v u t r g s h q i p j k l o No. Display Key Name n m Explanation Page a Utility stitch key b Character/Decorative Press this key to select character or decorative stitch patterns. stitch key 156 c Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen.When the screen is locked, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings.
LCD SCREEN No. Display Page Reset key Key Name Press this key to return the selected stitch pattern saved settings to the default settings. 78-79 l Presser foot/Needle exchange key Press this key before changing the needle, the presser foot, etc. This key locks all key and button functions to prevent operation of the machine. 65-68 m Sewing machine help Press this key to see explanations on how to use the machine.
LCD SCREEN USB Connectivity You can perform many functions using the USB ports on the machine. Connect the appropriate devices according to the feature of each ports. a Primary (top) USB port b Embroidery card Reader/USB card writer module* a Primary (top) USB port for media or card Reader/ USB card writer module* (USB2.
LCD SCREEN ■ Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using the included USB cable, the sewing machine can be connected to your computer. Note 1 Getting Ready • Do not perform operations with the mouse at the same time that you are touching the screen with your finger or the included touch pen. • A USB mouse can be connected or disconnected at any time. • Only the left mouse button and its wheel can be used to perform operations. No other buttons can be used.
LCD SCREEN ■ Using the Pen Tablet The included pen tablet, connected to the sewing machine, can be used when creating your original embroidery pattern with On Screen Designer™. Also, you can use the pen tablet as a USB mouse when operating your sewing machine. Connect the pen tablet to the USB 1.1 port marked with Memo • Working area of the pen tablet differs depending on performing functions of the sewing machine. . You can also connect the pen tablet to the other USB port (USB 2.
LCD SCREEN Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, press “General settings” or for “Sewing settings”, for for “Embroidery settings”. or Getting Ready Memo • Press 1 to display a different settings screen.
LCD SCREEN General settings a g b h c i d e j f k l CAUTION • If “Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor” is set to “OFF”, remove the upper thread. If the machine is used with the upper thread threaded, the machine will not be able to detect if the thread has become tangled. Continuing to use the machine with tangled thread may cause damage. a Select the needle stop position (the needle position when the machine is not operating) to be up or down. Select the down position when using the pivot key.
LCD SCREEN m n o 1 Getting Ready m Use to certify your sewing machine when you purchase one of the upgrade kits. n Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine, which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized retailer for details.) o The “No.” is the internal machine number for the embroidery and sewing machine. p Display the program version.
LCD SCREEN g h m i n j k l o g h i j k l m n o 38 Change the display units (mm/inch). Change the initial mode of the display (embroidery/embroidery edit). Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area (see page 42). Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area (see page 42). Adjust the distance between the pattern and the basting stitching (see page 298). Adjust the distance between the appliqué pattern and the outline (see page 299).
LCD SCREEN ■ Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media An image of the settings screen can be saved as a BMP file. A maximum of 100 images can be saved on a single USB media at one time. a Insert the USB media into the primary (top) USB port on the right side of the machine. ■ Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used In the settings screen, the shape can be selected for the pointer that appears when a USB mouse is connected.
LCD SCREEN ■ Changing the Screen Saver Image Instead of the default image, you can select your own personal images for the screen saver of your machine. Before changing the screen saver image, prepare the image on your computer or USB media. Compatible image files Format JPEG format (.jpg) File size Max. 150 KB for each image File dimension 480 × 800 pixels or less, (If the width is more than 480 pixels, the image imported will be reduced to a width of 480 pixels.
LCD SCREEN * Press to delete the selected image. * Press to view the previous page. i d Use and to select the setting for the initial screen display. 1 Press a file name to select image and then press . * * e Opening Screen: When the machine is turned on, the home page screen appears after the opening movie screen is touched. Home Page: When the machine is turned on, the home page screen appears.
LCD SCREEN e Press to return to the original screen. e Select the background color from the 66 settings available. ■ Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns In the settings screen, the background colors can be changed for the embroidery pattern and pattern thumbnails. Depending on the pattern color, select the desired background color from the 66 settings available. Different background colors can be selected for the embroidery pattern and pattern thumbnails. a Press b Press .
LCD SCREEN ■ Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails d Press or to select the desired thumbnail size. The thumbnails for selecting an embroidery pattern can be set to be displayed at the normal size or a larger size. The larger size is 1.5 times the normal size. 1 Getting Ready Note • When thumbnail size setting has been changed the pattern selection screen will not immediately reflect the chosen size.
LCD SCREEN Using the Sewing Machine Help Key Press to open the sewing machine help screen. Three functions are available from the screen shown below. a b c a Press this key to see explanation for upper threading, winding the bobbin, changing the presser foot, preparing to embroider a pattern, and how to use the machine (see page 47). b Press this key to select utility stitches when you are not sure which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch (see page 45).
LCD SCREEN Using the Operation Guide Function Press to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. Press a key to see more information about that category. 1 Getting Ready displays information about the main parts of the machine and their functions. This is the first screen displayed when you press displays information about the operation buttons. . displays information about attaching the embroidery unit, preparing fabric for embroidering, etc.
LCD SCREEN Example: Displaying information about upper threading a Press b Press c Using the Sewing Guide Function . The sewing guide function can be used to select patterns from the Utility Stitch screen. Use this function 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.
LCD SCREEN d * Press the key of the category whose sewing instructions you wish to view. Press to return to the original screen. a Press b Press c Press . . 1 Getting Ready e Read the explanations and select the appropriate stitch. . → The screen displays directions for sewing the selected stitch. Follow the directions to sew the stitch.
LOWER THREADING LOWER THREADING ■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin Winding the Bobbin → Press → → → With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during sewing. While using the main spool pin to sew embroidery, you can conveniently wind the bobbin using the supplemental spool pin. in this order to display a video example of bobbin winding on the LCD (see page 46). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.
LOWER THREADING c Set the supplemental spool pin in the “up” position. e With your right hand, hold the thread near the thread spool. With your left hand, hold the end of the thread, and use both hands to pass the thread through the thread guide. Getting Ready a Supplemental spool pin d Place the spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that thread unrolls from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.
LOWER THREADING g Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5-6 times. h Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the thread to the right to cut the thread with the cutter. j Press . → Bobbin winding starts automatically. The bobbin stops rotating when bobbin winding is completed. The bobbin winding switch will automatically return to its original position. Note • changes to while the bobbin is winding.
LOWER THREADING k Cut the thread with cutter and remove the bobbin. a Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover. b Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft. Getting Ready Memo • When removing the bobbin, do not pull on the bobbin winder seat. Doing so could loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat, and could result in damage to the machine.
LOWER THREADING f Pass the thread through the thread guide. ■ Using the Spool Stand To wind thread on the bobbin while the spool stand is installed, pass the thread from the spool through the thread guide on the telescopic thread guide, and then wind the bobbin according to steps e through k of “Using the Supplemental Spool Pin”on page 49 to page 51. a Thread guide g Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk making sure that the thread is under the pre-tension disk.
LOWER THREADING ■ Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat d If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed through the pre-tension disk correctly, the thread may become tangled beneath the bobbin winder seat. Wind off the thread according to the following procedure. Cut the thread near the bobbin and hold the thread end with your left hand. Unwind the thread counter clockwise near the bobbin winder seat with your right hand as shown below.
LOWER THREADING Setting the Bobbin → Press → → → a Press b Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right. . in this order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 46). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. CAUTION • Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. a Bobbin cover b Latch → The bobbin cover opens. c Remove the bobbin cover.
LOWER THREADING g Pass the thread through the guide, and then pull the thread out toward the front. Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread There may be some sewing applications where you want to pull up the bobbin thread; for example, when making gathers, darts, or doing free motion quilting or embroidery. 1 Memo a Cutter → The cutter cuts the thread. a Note • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension.
LOWER THREADING e Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser foot and pull it about 100 mm (approx. 3-4 inches) toward the back of the machine, making it even with the upper thread. a Upper thread b Bobbin thread f 56 Replace the bobbin cover.
UPPER THREADING UPPER THREADING Upper Threading → Press → Turn the main power to ON. b Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot. in this order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 46). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. CAUTION 1 Getting Ready → → a → The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded. • Be sure to thread the machine properly.
UPPER THREADING d Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool. f While holding the thread with both hands, pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate. a Thread guide plate a b c d e Spool pin Spool cap Thread spool Spool felt g While holding the thread in your right hand, pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated.
UPPER THREADING i Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked “6”) by holding the thread with both hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration. l Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration. 1 Note Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to j lower presser foot.
UPPER THREADING n * Carefully pull the end of the thread that was passed through the eye of the needle. If a loop was formed in the thread passed through the eye of the needle, carefully pull on the loop of thread through to the back of the needle. Note • Some needles cannot be threaded with the needle threader. In this case, instead of using the needle threader after passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked “6”), manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front.
UPPER THREADING a Press and install the twin needle e (“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page 67). Thread the machine for the first needle according to the procedure for threading a single needle (“Upper Threading” on page 57). a Spool cap b Spool pin c Thread spool f * c 1 Getting Ready b Place the additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that the thread unwinds from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.
UPPER THREADING h Continue threading however do not pass the thread in the needle bar thread guide “6” on the needle bar. Thread the needle on the right side. CAUTION • Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle. Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break, resulting in damage. l Start sewing. Sample of Twin Needle Sewing a Needle bar thread guide i Press j Select a stitch pattern. (Example: * .
UPPER THREADING Using the Spool Stand The included spool stand is useful when using thread on spools with a large diameter (crosswound thread). This spool stand can hold two spools of thread. • Depending on the size of spool or the amount of thread remaining, choose the appropriate sized spool cap (large or medium). Spool cap (small) cannot be used with the spool cap base. 1 Memo ■ Using the Spool Stand • Be sure to use a spool cap that is slightly larger than the spool.
UPPER THREADING Note • When using 2 spools of thread, make sure that both spools are feeding in the same direction. • Make sure that the spools do not touch each other, otherwise the thread will not feed off smoothly, the needle may break, or the thread may break or become tangled. In addition, make sure that the spools do not touch the telescopic thread guide at the center. • Make sure that the thread is not caught under the spool.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 1 CAUTION d Removing the Presser Foot → Press → Press the black button on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot. Getting Ready • Always press on the screen before changing the presser foot. If is not pressed 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.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT b Press to unlock all keys and c buttons. c Raise the presser foot lever. Set the operation lever of the walking foot so that the needle clamp screw is set between the fork. Position the shank of the walking foot on the presser foot bar. Attaching the Walking Foot The walking foot holds the fabric between the presser foot and the feed dogs to feed the fabric.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE CAUTION → Press → → → → The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and operation buttons are locked. Note in this order to display a • Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine. video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 46). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE d With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use a screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw. a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle CAUTION • Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE 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 finer 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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Chapter 2 Sewing Basics SEWING ..............................................................................................72 Sewing a Stitch........................................................................................................72 ■ Using the Foot Controller................................................................................................73 Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................74 Sewing Curves .......
SEWING 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. • Do not attempt to sew over basting pins or other objects during sewing. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.
SEWING f * Adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide. You can use this slide to adjust sewing speed during sewing. a Slow b Fast g * 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. • Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button when there is no fabric set in the machine or during machine operation. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in damage.
SEWING a Pull the retractable cord out from the foot controller to the desired length, and then insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. a Foot controller b Foot controller jack Sewing Reinforcement Stitches Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You can use the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches manually (see page 15).
SEWING Changing Sewing Direction Stop the machine. Leave the needle in the fabric, and press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot. Using the needle as a pivot, turn the fabric so that you can sew in the new direction. Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot and start sewing. ■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.
SEWING ■ If the Fabric does not Feed If the fabric does not feed when starting to sew or when sewing thick seams, press the black button on the left side of presser foot “J”. a Raise the presser foot. b While keeping the black button on the left side of presser foot “J” pressed in, press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot. Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener CAUTION • Do not use adhesive backed hook-and-loop fastener designed for sewing.
SEWING Sewing Stretch Fabrics First, baste together the pieces of fabric, and then sew without stretching the fabric. In addition, a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch. Memo • For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot (“Using the Machine Setting Mode Key” on page 35).
STITCH SETTINGS STITCH SETTINGS When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual settings. Note • Settings for some stitches cannot be changed (refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual).
STITCH SETTINGS Setting the Stitch Length Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length. Setting the Thread Tension You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Follow the steps below to make any necessary changes. 2 Example: Press to shorten the stitch length. ■ Proper Thread Tension Sewing Basics The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric.
STITCH SETTINGS ■ Upper Thread is Too Tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight. If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose. Note Note • If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to “Setting the Bobbin” (page 54) and rethread the bobbin thread. • If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS USEFUL FUNCTIONS Automatic Reinforcement Stitching c Set the fabric in the start position and start sewing. 2 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. Select a stitch pattern. b Press to set the automatic reinforcement stitching function.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS Automatic Thread Cutting c Set the fabric in the start position and start sewing. 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. a Select a stitch pattern.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS Using the Knee Lifter b Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric. a * Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter slot on the front of the machine. Insert the knee lifter bar as far as possible. Change the operating position of the knee lifter handle before inserting into the machine.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS Note Pivoting • The “Needle Position – UP/DOWN” (3/8 of the settings screen) must be set in the down If the pivot setting is selected, the machine stops with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the presser foot is automatically raised to an appropriate height when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed. When the “Start/Stop” button is pressed again, the presser foot is automatically lowered and sewing continues. This function is useful for stopping the machine to rotate the fabric.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS c Place the fabric under the presser foot with the needle at the starting point of the stitching, and then press the “Start/Stop” button. The machine will begin sewing. Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor while sewing, to insure that your fabric is fed smoothly. The fabric sensor system works continuously while sewing.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS Needle Position – Stitch Placement When the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is on, the needle will be partially lowered for precise stitch placement and then press the “Needle Position” button to lower the needle completely. Each press of the “Needle Position” button changes the needle to the next position. When the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is turned off, each press of the “Needle Position” button simply raises and then lowers the needle.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS Checking the Needle Location in the Screen GRID VIEW Press this key to display a grid. Press to use the built-in camera to view the sewing area in the LCD screen. View the location of the needle from 2 different angles and the needle drop position, even if the needle has not actually been lowered. CLOSE Press this key to close the screen. b VIEW ANGLE Each press of switches the built-in camera Sewing Basics a 2 between a front view and an angled top view.
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Chapter 3 Utility Stitches SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ......................90 Heirloom .........................................................................130 ■ Stitch Selection Screens............................................................ 90 ■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch) ...............................................130 ■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))........................................130 ■ Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))........................................
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Stitch Selection Screens There are 6 categories of Utility Stitches. If a page number such as appears, there is more than one stitch selection screen for that category.
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Using the Mirror Image Key Selecting a Stitch a Turn the main power to ON and press If to display the utility stitches. Use is lit when you select a stitch, it will be possible to make a mirror image of the stitch. → Either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)” is selected, depending on the setting selected in the setting screen.
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ■ Using the Image Key You can display an image of the selected stitch. You can check and change the colors of the image of the screen. a Press b Press . → An image of the selected stitch is displayed. to change the thread color of the stitch on the screen. * Press to display an enlarged image of the stitch. a a Stitch screen Memo • The color changes every time you press .
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES c Press . c * Press the numbered key of the settings to be retrieved. Press to return to the original screen without retrieving settings. 3 a Utility Stitches → The settings are saved and the original screen automatically appears. Memo a Numbered keys • If you try to save settings when there are already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch, the message “The pockets are full. Delete a pattern” will appear. Close the message and delete a setting referring to page 93.
SEWING THE STITCHES SEWING THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Stitch width [mm (inch)] Applications Stitch length [mm (inch)] Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while pressing “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button. 0.0 (0) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2 - 5.0 (1/64 - 3/16) OK (J) General sewing, gather, pintuck, etc.
SEWING THE STITCHES a e Select a stitch. Press the “Start/Stop” button to sew forward. a Reverse stitches → The machine will begin sewing slowly. CAUTION * c Attach presser foot “J”. Attach presser foot “N” when you select . When sewing is completed, hold the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew 3-4 reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) at the end of the seam. g After sewing, press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the threads.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only) When you select left or middle needle position stitches, you 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.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Aligning the Fabric with the Vertical Stitch Alignment “V” Foot d Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you. Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric aligned with a desired position of markings on the vertical stitch alignment “V” foot. You can also use the vertical stitch alignment “V” foot for setting a stitch width using the built-in camera (see page 148). a Needle plate cover e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
SEWING THE STITCHES h i Insert the bobbin case in its original position, and then attach the needle plate cover. After reinstalling the needle plate cover, select any of the straight stitches. ■ Basting a Select b Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches, then continue sewing. Memo and attach presser foot “J”. • When using the straight stitch needle plate, all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Dart Seam a Select b Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the dart and then sew from the wide end to the other end without stretching the fabric. * Iron the dart to one side so that it is flat. and attach presser foot “J”. If automatic reinforcement stitching is preset, a reinforcement stitch will automatically be sewn at the beginning of sewing. Gathering Use on waists of skirts, sleeves of shirts, etc. Select a straight stitch and attach presser a foot “J”.
SEWING THE STITCHES c Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) (see page 55). Flat Fell Seam Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly. a Select b Sew the finish line, then cut half of the seam allowance from the side on which the flat fell seam will lie. * When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitching are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one, and sew the edge of the fold. d * Sew a straight stitch along the fold. When the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement stitching are preset, reinforcement stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning of sewing. Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread automatically at the end of sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, appliqué, patchwork, and many other applications. Select a stitch, 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 by holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt) 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. ■ Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch) * Snap the cord guide bobbin cover into place, making sure that the gimp thread can be fed freely. Make sure there are no restrictions when feeding the thread. Set the zigzag width from 2.0-2.5 mm d (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch). e Attach presser foot “N”.
SEWING THE STITCHES Elastic Zigzag Stitches Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching, overcasting, darning, or a wide variety of other uses. Stitch a Stitch name Presser foot Stitch width [mm (inch)] Applications Stitch length [mm (inch)] Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual 2 steps elastic zigzag Overcasting (medium weight and stretch fabrics), tape and elastic 5.0 (3/16) 1.5 - 7.0 (1/16 - 1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2 - 4.
SEWING THE STITCHES Overcasting Use for the edge of seams in skirts or trousers, and the edge of all cuttings. Use presser foot “G”, presser foot “J”, or the side cutter attachment depending on the kind of overcasting stitch you select.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” Stitch Stitch name Overcasting stitch Stitch width [mm (inch)] Applications Reinforced seaming of stretch fabric Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium stretch fabric and heavyweight fabric, decorative stitching Overcasting stitch Reinforcement of stretch fabric or decorative stitching Overcasting stitch a Presser foot Stretch knit seam Stitch length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 5.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 9/32) 2.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Overcasting Using the Side Cutter By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting while cutting the fabric. CAUTION • Recommended stitches are noted “S” in the lower right corner, therefore sure to only select one of these stitches listed below. Using another stitch may cause the needle to hit the presser foot and break, possibly causing injury.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Position the side cutter so that the side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder, and then lower the presser foot. a Notch in presser foot holder b Pin → The side cutter is attached. f Raise the presser foot and pull out a long section of the upper thread. Pass it below the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric feed direction. a Presser foot b Upper thread g Make a cut of approximately 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch) in the fabric. a 20 mm (approx.
SEWING THE STITCHES i Lower the presser foot and start. ■ When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter The seam margin should be approximately 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch). → A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn. CAUTION a Guide plate (lower knife) b Upper knife c Operation lever Note • If the width has been adjusted, rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Check that the needle does not touch the side cutter.
SEWING THE STITCHES 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 to free your hands for other tasks (“Using the Foot Controller” on page 73 and /or “Using the Knee Lifter” on page 83). The 30 quilting stitches Q-01 through Q-30 and the utility stitches with “P” or “Q” indicated on their key are useful for quilting.
SEWING THE STITCHES Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Stitch length [mm (inch)] Applications Twin needle Manual Auto Manual 7.00 (1/4) 1.00 - 7.0 (1/16 - 1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16 - 3/16) NO 5.00 (3/16) 0.00 - 7.00 (0 - 1/4) 4.0 (3/16) 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16 - 3/16) NO 5.50 0.00 - 7.00 (0 - 1/4) 1.4 0.2 - 4.0 (1/61 - 3/16) NO 5.00 (3/16) 1.50 - 7.00 (1/16 - 1/4) 2.0 0.2 - 4.0 (1/64 - 3/16) NO 5.00 (3/16) 0.00 - 7.00 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0 - 4.
SEWING THE STITCHES Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Piecing stitch (Left) Hand-look quilting 112 Stitch length [mm (inch)] Applications Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm (approx.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Piecing ■ Quilting Sewing two pieces of fabric together is called piecing. When cutting pieces for quilt blocks, make sure the seam allowance is 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch). a Select or and attach presser foot “J”. b Align the edge of the fabric with the edge of the presser foot, and start sewing. * To sew a 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) seam allowance along the left edge of the presser foot with selected, the width should be set to 5.50 mm (approx. 7/32 inch).
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Appliqué a Trace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric and then cut around it, leaving a 3 to 5 mm (approx. 1/8 to 3/16 inch) seam allowance. d Select e Use the quilting appliqué stitch to attach the appliqué. Sew around the edge while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible. and attach presser foot “J”. a Seam allowance: 3 to 5 mm (approx.
SEWING THE STITCHES You can use the appliqué technique to attach appliqué designs like the three pictured below. d Press to use the speed control slide to control the stitch width. e Set the width control to “ON”. a Dresden plate b Stained glass c Sunbonnet sue 3 ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches For better fabric control, use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches. Set the speed control slide to control the stitch width to make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES Example: Changing the width Memo • When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen. Press to display “Free Motion Foot Height” on 2/8 of the settings screen. Press or to select the height that the quilting foot is raised above the fabric. Increase the setting by pressing example, when sewing very stretchy fabric, so that it is easier to sew.
SEWING THE STITCHES c Press to set the machine to free motion sewing mode. d Remove the presser foot holder (see page 66). e Attach free motion quilting foot “C” at the front with the presser foot holder screw aligned with the notch in the quilting foot. a Presser foot holder screw b Notch 3 Note f → The key appears as Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver with your left hand.
SEWING THE STITCHES h Press to cancel the free motion sewing mode. → Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs. i After sewing, make sure to remove the straight stitch needle plate and presser foot “C”, and reinstall the regular needle plate and the needle plate cover.
SEWING THE STITCHES b Select a stitch. f Memo • When stitch Q-01 or 1-31 is selected, free motion quilting foot “C” is indicated in the upper-left corner of the screen. When the other stitches are selected, free motion open toe quilting foot “O” is indicated in the screen. c Remove the presser foot holder (see page 66).
SEWING THE STITCHES CAUTION • With free motion quilting, control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed. If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed, the needle may break or other damage may result. c Follow the steps on page 65 “Removing the Presser Foot” to remove the presser foot. d Remove the presser foot holder (see page 66) and the screw.
SEWING THE STITCHES g Using the measurement on the quilting foot as a guide, sew around the motif. 3 h Press Utility Stitches a 6.4 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) Finished project to cancel the free motion sewing mode. → Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs.
SEWING THE STITCHES Blind Hem Stitches Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Stitch Presser foot Stitch name Blind hem stitch Stitch width [mm (inch)] Applications Memo • When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved. a Manual Auto Manual 0.0 (0) +3.0 - -3.0 (+1/8 - -1/8) 2.0 (1/16) 1.0 - 3.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric with the wrong side facing up. 4 3 1 1 1 a b c d e f 6 1 1 5 2 Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Edge of fabric Desired edge of hem Basting point Basting Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Attach blind hem foot “R”.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold ■ If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold The needle is too far to the left. The needle is too far to the right. Press Press to decrease the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Appliqué Sharp Curves Appliqué a * Use a temporary spray adhesive, fabric glue or a basting stitch to attach the appliqué to the fabric. 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. This will keep the fabric from moving during sewing. ■ Appliqué Corners a Appliqué b Fabric glue b * Select or .
SEWING THE STITCHES Shelltuck Stitches d Attach presser foot “J”. Set the needle drop point slightly off the edge of the fabric, and start sewing. 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 and blouses. a Select . Memo • For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.
SEWING THE STITCHES Scallop Stitches This wave-shaped satin stitch is called the scallop stitch. Use this stitch to decorate the edges of blouse collars and handkerchiefs or use it as a hem accent. Crazy Quilting For a decorative look called “Crazy Quilting”, the following stitches can be sewn on top of a pressed seam allowance. a Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. b With the right sides facing each other, sew two pieces of fabric together, and then press open the seam allowance.
SEWING THE STITCHES Smocking Stitches g Sew the spaces between the straight seams. h Pull out the straight stitch threads. Use smocking stitches for decorative sewing on clothes, etc. a Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. b Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and loosen the upper thread tension to approximately 2.0 (see “Setting the Stitch Length” on page 79 and “Setting the Thread Tension” on page 79). c Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm (approx.
SEWING THE STITCHES c Attach presser foot “J”. Align the center of Memo the presser foot with the middle of the space between the fabrics and begin sewing. • Before sewing the straight stitch, rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and pull up the bobbin thread. Holding the top and bobbin thread, pull a length of thread out from the rear of the machine. (Be sure that the presser foot is raised.) d Place the tape over the gather, and hold it in place with basting pins.
SEWING THE STITCHES g Pull out the straight stitch threads. b * Select a stitch and attach presser foot “N”. Select any stitch between 3-01 and 3-25. Heirloom ■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch) Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems, and decorative stitching on shirt fronts. Memo • Use a light to medium weight homespun fabric with a little stiffness. a * Insert a type 130/705H, size 100/16 Wing needle. This specialty sewing needle is not furnished with your machine. Must be purchased separately.
SEWING THE STITCHES b Select . ■ Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2)) a Memo • For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual. c * Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) area which are 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 (approx. 3/16 inch) or less. Attach presser foot “N”.
SEWING THE STITCHES One-step Buttonholes With one-step buttonholes, you can make buttonholes appropriate to the size of your button. Stitch Stitch name Stitch width [mm (inch)] Applications Stitch length [mm (inch)] Twin needle Auto Manual Auto Manual 5.0 (3/16) 3.0 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2 - 1.0 (1/64 - 1/16) NO 5.5 (7/32) 3.5 - 5.5 (1/8 - 7/32) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2 - 1.0 (1/64 - 1/16) NO 5.0 (3/16) 3.0 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2 - 1.0 (1/64 - 1/16) NO 5.0 (3/16) 3.
SEWING THE STITCHES One-step buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. 3 a Select a buttonhole stitch, and attach buttonhole foot “A”. b Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric. c 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.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Note Memo • Pass the thread underneath the presser foot. • Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot backward as far as possible as shown in the illustration, making sure that there is no gap behind the part of the foot marked “A”. If the buttonhole foot is not slid back as far as possible, the buttonhole will not be sewn at the correct size.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics When sewing on stretch fabric with or , sew the buttonhole stitches over a gimp thread. a 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 them there. ■ Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the size of the buttonhole. One mark on the presser foot scale equals 5 mm (approx.
SEWING THE STITCHES Four-step Buttonholes You can sew 4-step buttonholes using the following 4 stitches together. You can sew any desired length for the buttonhole when using 4-step buttonholes. 4-step buttonholes are a good option when attaching oversize buttons. Note • When changing the stitch settings, make sure that all stitch settings are changed to match.
SEWING THE STITCHES b Attach monogramming foot “N”, and select stitch f to sew the left side of the Select stitch to sew the right side of the buttonhole, and press the “Start/Stop” button to begin sewing. buttonhole. g * Sew the right side of the buttonhole the same length as the left. Select stitch to sew the bar tack and then press the “Start/Stop” button. → The machine will automatically sew off the bar tack tie and stop when the bar tack is complete.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Darning Use darning stitches for mending and other applications. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Darning Darning Applications Darning medium weight fabric Darning heavyweight fabric Stitch width [mm (inch)] Stitch length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 - 7.0 (3/32 - 1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.4 - 2.5 (1/64 - 1/16) NO 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 - 7.0 (3/32 - 1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 0.4 - 2.
SEWING THE STITCHES c Check that the needle drops at the desired position and lower the presser foot, making sure the upper thread passes underneath the buttonhole foot. Note d 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.
SEWING THE STITCHES Bar Tacks Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject to strain, such as pocket corners. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Bar tack Stitch width [mm (inch)] Applications Reinforcement at opening of pocket, etc. a Select b Attach buttonhole foot “A” and set the scale to the length of the bar tack you wish to sew. . c Stitch length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 2.0 (1/16) 1.0 - 3.0 (1/16 - 1/8) 0.4 (1/64) 0.3 - 1.
SEWING THE STITCHES e Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. ■ Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside the fabric being sewn to level the buttonhole foot and allow for easier and even feeding. a Presser foot b Thick paper c Fabric 3 Memo f Gently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing.
SEWING THE STITCHES Button Sewing Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be attached, using the machine. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Button sewing Stitch width [mm (inch)] Applications Attaching buttons Stitch length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 3.5 (1/8) 2.5 - 4.5 (3/32 - 3/16) — — Twin needle NO Note • Do not use the automatic thread cutting function when sewing buttons. Otherwise, you will lose the thread ends. a Select . d → The feed dogs are lowered automatically.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons Sew the two holes closest to you. Then raise the presser foot and move the fabric so that the needle goes into the next two holes, and sew them in the same way. ■ Attaching a Shank to the Button a 3 Pull the shank lever toward you before sewing. Utility Stitches a Shank lever b 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.
SEWING THE STITCHES Eyelet Use this stitch for making belt holes and other similar applications. Stitch Presser foot Stitch name Eyelet Select b Use Auto For making eyelets, holes on belts, etc. Star eyelet a Stitch width [mm (inch)] Applications — d . — — — NO NO Lower the presser foot and start sewing. in either the stitch width Note • If the stitch pattern comes out poorly, make adjustments to “SEWING STITCH PATTERNS” on page 161. e * a b c Actual size Large 7 mm (approx.
SEWING THE STITCHES Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) c Set the needle in the fabric at the sewing start point, and sew seam “1” as shown. Use these stitch patterns to attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. a Remove the flat bed attachment to use the free-arm. a Start Point d * Memo Select and sew seam “2” as shown. The fabric will move sideways, guide the fabric by hand to keep sewing straight.
SEWING THE STITCHES Zipper Insertion d ■ Centered Zipper 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. Use for bags and other such applications. a Select . Memo • For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual. Note • Make sure you sew using the middle needle position. b Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening.
SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Inserting a Side Zipper Use for side zippers in skirts or dresses. a Select e Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot “I” with the presser foot holder, and attach the presser foot. . Note • Make sure you sew using the middle needle position. b 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.
SEWING THE STITCHES i Close the zipper, turn the fabric over, and sew a basting stitch. a b c d j * Front of the skirt (wrong side of fabric) Basting stitches Front of the skirt (right side of fabric) Back of the skirt (right side of fabric) 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.
SEWING THE STITCHES b Note Attach the vertical stitch alignment foot “V”. • Clean stitching cannot be sewn if this function is used when the edge of the fabric has corners as shown below. CAUTION parameters are set to “ON”, c 3 Peel off the transparent sheet of the edge sewing sheet. Utility Stitches • When edge sewing using the built-in camera, make sure that the room is evenly lit.
SEWING THE STITCHES d Place the edge sewing sheet on top of the needle plate cover. e Press . Align the guides on the edge sewing sheet with the sides of the needle plate cover, and then adjust the position of the edge sewing sheet so that its cutout aligns with the edges of the opening for the feed dogs. Position the edge sewing sheet so that there is no gap between it and the edges of the opening for the feed dogs.
SEWING THE STITCHES Note • Before pressing , install the vertical stitch alignment foot “V” and position the edge sewing sheet; otherwise, the built-in camera cannot detect the fabric. If is pressed before the edge sewing sheet is positioned, the message shown in step f appears again. i * Check that the built-in camera is correctly detecting the fabric. Press to change the colors of the fabric edge indicator line and starting point according to the color of the fabric.
SEWING THE STITCHES When the Built-In Camera Can Detect the Edge of the Fabric The fabric edge indicator line appears correctly following the edge of the fabric. When the Fabric Edge Indicator Line Is Not Aligned With the Edge of the Fabric The fabric edge indicator line that appears is not aligned with the edge of the fabric. The fabric at the beginning of sewing is not straight.
SEWING THE STITCHES j While checking the screen for the distance from the fabric edge to the edge sewing position, move the fabric to the desired position. * Note • Distances between 1.5 mm (about 1/16 inch) and 38.5 mm (about 1-1/2 inches) can be measured. The distance is displayed in the screen in 0.5 mm (about 1/64 inch) increments. • The distance is displayed in millimeters. However, depending on the measurement setting, it can also be displayed in inches.
SEWING THE STITCHES l Press the “Start/Stop” button to start edge sewing. → Sewing starts with the set distance to the edge of the fabric maintained. * While sewing, use the red scale marks on the vertical stitch alignment foot “V” as a guide to keep a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric. m When sewing is between 1 and 2 cm (about 3/8 and 3/4 inch) from the edge of the fabric, sewing stops automatically and the following message appears. To stop sewing, press * .
Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS...............................................................................................156 ■ Stitch Selection Screens....................................................................................................................................... 157 Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/ Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns ...............
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Press , then to display the screen below. a b c d e f g h i j k a b c d e f g h i j k l m m l Decorative stitch patterns 7mm decorative stitch patterns. You can set stitch length and width. Satin stitch patterns 7mm satin stitch patterns. You can set stitch length and width.
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Stitch Selection Screens There are 10 categories of Character/Decorative stitch patterns. If a page number such as appears, there is more than one stitch selection screen for that category.
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/ 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/ Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns a Select the category of the pattern you want to sew. b Press the key of the stitch pattern you want to sew. * Press to view the next page. * Press to view the previous page. * Touch the bar that appears between Alphabet Characters Example: Entering “Blue Sky”. a Press , , or to select a font.
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS d Press and then enter “lue”. g * e Press to enter a space. Press and then enter “ky”. If you want to continue entering characters in a different font, press , and then repeat from step a. ■ Deleting Characters a Press to delete the last character. Character/Decorative Stitches f Press 4 again and enter “S”. a Memo • Characters are deleted individually starting with the last character entered. a Jumping stitch * Remove the jumping stitches after sewing.
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS b Select the correct character. b Press to adjust character spacing. ■ Adjusting the Character Spacing The space between the characters can be adjusted. a Press . * Press to increase the character spacing and press to decrease the character spacing. Example: * → The character spacing window appears. Each setting equals a specific distance between characters. Value mm 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 0.18 0.36 0.54 0.72 0.9 1.08 1.26 1.44 1.62 1.
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS SEWING 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. Note • 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.
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Memo Note • If the fabric is pulled or pushed during sewing, the pattern may not turn out correctly. Also, depending on the pattern, there may be movement to the left and right as well as front and back. Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing.
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS b Attach monogramming foot “N” and sew the pattern. * If the pattern is bunched: Press in the “Fine Adjust Verti.” display. → The displayed value increases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will lengthen. * If the pattern has gaps: Press in the “Fine Adjust Verti.” display. → The displayed value decreases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will shorten. c Compare the finished pattern to the illustration of the correct pattern below.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS EDITING STITCH PATTERNS ■ Key Functions You can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller, make mirror images, etc. Note • Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns. Only the functions for the displayed keys are available when a pattern is selected.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS No. a Display Key Name Pattern display size Explanation Show the approximate size of the pattern selected. Page 91 : Nearly the same size as the sewn pattern : 1/2 the size of the sewn pattern : 1/4 the size of the sewn pattern * b Pivot key The actual size of the sewn pattern may differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that is used. Press this key to select the pivot setting.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing the Size 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. Memo • If you continue entering stitch patterns after changing the size, those patterns will also be sewn in that size. • You cannot change the size of combined stitch patterns once the stitch pattern is entered. Actual Stitch Pattern Size * The size differs depending on the fabric and threads.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image To create a horizontal mirror image, select a stitch pattern then press . Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) After selecting a satin stitch pattern, press select your preferred thread density. to 4 Sewing a Pattern Continuously CAUTION • If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to , return the thread density to . If you continue sewing when the stitches are bunched, the needle may bend or break.
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern When sewing character/decorative stitches, you can return to the beginning of the pattern after trial sewing or when the stitching is sewn incorrectly. a Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine, and then press . Checking the Image You can display an approximate size image of the selected stitch pattern. You can also check and change the colors of the image on the screen. a Press b Press .
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS c Press to display the enlarged image. e Press to return to the original screen. Memo • You can also sew from this screen when the presser foot symbol is displayed. • Image of some patterns will display in default size only. 4 Use / / / to view any part of the image that extends out of the viewable display area.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS You can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches or satin stitches. You can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch patterns, and others. Before Combining 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.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS d Press . Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns Example: e Select . 4 a Press . b Press again, then press to select the small size. f Press g Press to sew the pattern continuously. Character/Decorative Stitches → The large size stitch will be selected. . → The pattern is displayed in a smaller size. Memo • Patterns are deleted individually starting with the last pattern entered by pressing .
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS c Press to sew continuously. → The entered pattern is repeated. Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns b Press again, then press → The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis. c Press . Example: → The entered pattern is repeated. a 172 Press . .
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length c Press . Example: a Press , then press once. → The length of the image is set to Select again, then press → The length of the image is set to → The entered pattern is repeated. . 3 times. Character/Decorative Stitches b 4 .
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) a Press . b Press . 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. * Press to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern’s size to the left. * Press to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern’s size to the right.
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS e Press . Press → Press → → → → → → → → . → → . 4 → The entered pattern is repeated. ■ More Examples → → → → . Press → → → → → Character/Decorative Stitches Press → → → .
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Stitch Data Precautions Observe the following precautions when using stitch data other than that created and saved in this machine. ■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used • In the Character/Decorative Stitch memory, “.pmx” and “.pmu” stitch data files can be used with this machine. “.pmu” stitch data files can be retrieved; however, when the machine is used to save the file, it is saved as a “.pmx” stitch data file.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory You can save often used stitch patterns in the machine’s memory. A total of about 1 MB of stitch patterns can be saved in the machine’s memory. ■ If the Memory is Full If the following screen appears while you are trying to save a pattern on the machine’s memory, the memory is too full to hold the currently selected stitch pattern.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press . Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media When sending stitch patterns from the machine to USB media, plug the USB media into the machine’s top USB port. Memo • USB media is commercially available, but some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details. • Depending on the type of USB media being used, either directly plug the USB device into the machine’s USB port or plug the USB media Reader/Writer into the machine’s USB port.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION b Insert the USB media into the primary (top) USB port on the machine. Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer Using the included USB cable, the machine can be connected to your computer, and the stitch patterns can be temporarily retrieved from and saved in the “Removable Disk” folder in your computer. A total of about 3 MB of stitch patterns can be saved in the “Removable disk”, but the saved stitch patterns are deleted when the machine is turned OFF.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press . e Select the stitch pattern’s .pmx file and copy the file to the computer. Note • Do not turn off the machine while the “Saving” screen is showing. You may lose the data. Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory d * Press Press . to return to the original screen without a Press . saving. → The stitch pattern will be temporarily saved to “Removable Disk” under “Computer (My computer)”. → The pocket selection screen appears.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION b Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve. * If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed, press the thumbnail. * Press to return to the original screen without saving. Recalling from USB Media You can recall a specific stitch pattern from either direct USB media or a folder in the USB media. If the stitch pattern is in a folder, check each folder to find the stitch pattern. a Insert the USB Media into the primary (top) USB port on the machine (see page 178).
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press when there is a subfolder to sort two or more stitch patterns to USB media, the stitch pattern in the subfolder is displayed. * Press e * Press Press . to delete the stitch pattern. The pattern will be deleted from the USB media. to return to the original screen without recalling. a c → The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing screen will be displayed.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Move/copy the pattern data to “Removable Disk”. f * Press Press . to delete the stitch pattern. The pattern will be deleted from the “Removable Disk” folder in your computer. → Stitch pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written to the machine. Note • While data is being written, do not disconnect the USB cable. • Do not create folders within “Removable Disk”. Since folders are not displayed, stitch pattern data within folders cannot be recalled. Press .
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Chapter 5 Embroidery BEFORE EMBROIDERING ..................................... 186 Embroidery Step by Step .........................................................186 Attaching Embroidery Foot “W” .............................................187 Attaching the Embroidery Unit ...............................................188 ■ About the Embroidery Unit ............................................................. 188 ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit .......................................................
BEFORE EMBROIDERING BEFORE EMBROIDERING Embroidery Step by Step Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. Step 9 Step 6, 8 Step 3 Step 4 Step 1, 2 Step 7 Step # Step 5 Aim Action Page 1 Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot “W”. 2 Checking the needle Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. * 187 69 3 Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit. 188 4 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING Attaching Embroidery Foot “W” → Press → → d Push the black button on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot. → in this order to display a video example of attaching embroidery foot “W” (see page 46). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. CAUTION • When attaching a presser foot, always press on the screen. You may accidentally press the “Start/Stop” button and possibly cause injury. • Be sure to use embroidery foot “W” when doing embroidery.
BEFORE EMBROIDERING g Hold the embroidery foot in place with your right hand, and then use the included screwdriver to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw. Note • You can also sew utility/decorative stitches with the embroidery unit attached. Touch and • • • CAUTION • Use the included screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw of the presser foot holder. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the presser foot and possibly cause injury. h Press • .
BEFORE EMBROIDERING c Turn the main power to ON. d Press → The following message will appear. c Hold down the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine. . → The carriage will move to the initialization position. a Release button CAUTION ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit a Press either or • Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment. 5 , then press → The carriage will move to the removal position. CAUTION Embroidery .
SELECTING PATTERNS SELECTING PATTERNS ■ Copyright Information The patterns stored in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited. There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns stored in the machine’s memory (see the “QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE” for a full summary of patterns in the machine’s memory).
SELECTING PATTERNS ■ Pattern Selection Screens There are 7 categories of patterns in this machine. If a page number such as appears, there is more than one pattern selection screen for that category.
SELECTING PATTERNS Baby Lock “Exclusives” Flower designs Lace designs Borders designs Quilting designs Occasions designs Children designs Animals designs Appliqué designs Novelty designs 192 Nancy designs
SELECTING PATTERNS Selecting Embroidery Patterns/ Baby Lock “Exclusives”/Greek Alphabet Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns a b c Press to create a mirror image of the pattern as needed. * If a mistake has been made when selecting the pattern, press the key of the pattern you want to embroider and the new selection appears. Touch the key of the category of the pattern you want to embroider. Press the key of the pattern you want to embroider.
SELECTING PATTERNS Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns d Press and then enter “B”. Example: Entering “Blue Sky”. a Press b Press the key of the font you want to embroider. . * If you want to change the size of a character, select the character and then press to change the size. The size changes each time you press the key, from large to medium to small. * If you make a mistake, press * mistake.
SELECTING PATTERNS f Press g Press to enter a space. again and enter “S”. h Press i Press and then enter “ky”. . 5 Embroidery → The sewing screen is displayed.
SELECTING PATTERNS j Proceed to “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 198 to embroider the pattern. * → The selected pattern is displayed on the screen. d Press . To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press . → The sewing screen is displayed. Selecting Frame Patterns e * a Press b Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen. .
SELECTING PATTERNS Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards b * Insert the card completely into the card Reader/USB card writer module*. Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a printed arrow is facing up. ■ About Embroidery Card Reader (Sold Separately) and USB Card Writer Module* • Use only an embroidery card Reader designed for this machine. Using an unauthorized embroidery card Reader may cause your machine to operate incorrectly.
VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN f a g h i b c j d k e l a Shows the presser foot code. Attach embroidery foot “W” for all embroidery projects. When the foot presser symbol is displayed on the screen, you are able to sew. b Shows the boundary for embroidering with the extra large frame (30 cm × 20 cm (approx. 12 inches × 8 inches)). c Shows a preview of the selected pattern. d Shows the size of the selected pattern.
VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN ■ Key Functions Using these keys, you can change the size of the pattern, rotate the pattern, etc. m Note n • Some operations or functions are not available for certain patterns. If the key display is light gray, you cannot use that function or operation with the selected pattern. t o s r q Q R p v u w No. Display x y z Key Name Explanation Page m Fabric scan key Press this key to scan the fabric to align the embroidery position.
PREPARING THE FABRIC PREPARING THE FABRIC CAUTION • Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) may cause the needle to break. • When using layers with thicker batting etc., you can sew more attractive embroidery by adjusting the embroidery presser foot height in the embroidery settings screen (see below).
PREPARING THE FABRIC b Iron the iron-on stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric. a Fusible side of stabilizer b Fabric (wrong side) Memo • When embroidering on thin fabrics such as organdy or lawn, or on napped fabrics such as towel or corduroy, use water soluble stabilizer (sold separately) for best results. The water soluble stabilizer material will dissolve completely in water, giving the project a more attractive finish.
PREPARING THE FABRIC Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ■ Types of Embroidery Frames Extra Large Quilt Medium Small Embroidery field 30 cm × 20 cm (approx. 12 inches × 8 inches) Embroidery field 20 cm × 20 cm (approx. 8 inches × 8 inches) Embroidery field 10 cm × 10 cm (approx. 4 inches × 4 inches) Embroidery field 2 cm × 6 cm (approx. 1 inch × 2-1/2 inches) Use when embroidering connected or combined characters or patterns, or when embroidering large patterns.
PREPARING THE FABRIC ■ Inserting the Fabric → Press → → c Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw, and then remove the slack in the fabric by pulling on the edges and corners. Do not loosen the screw. d Gently stretch the fabric taut, and tighten the frame adjustment screw to keep the fabric from loosening after stretching. → in this order to display a video example of hoping the fabric in the embroidery frame (see page 46). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.
PREPARING THE FABRIC e Return the frame adjustment screw to its initial position. b Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark you made on the fabric. Memo • You can use the included screw driver when you loosen or tighten the frame adjustment screw. a Inner frame b Guide line c Gently stretch the fabric so there are no folds or wrinkles, and press the inner frame into the outer frame.
PREPARING THE FABRIC Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ■ Embroidering Ribbons or Tape Secure with double-sided tape or a temporary spray adhesive. Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer carefully. Attach the stabilizer as shown in the following examples. We recommend using a stabilizer for embroidery. ■ Embroidering Small Fabrics Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame.
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME → Press → → → in this order to display a video example of attaching the embroidery frame (see page 46). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. Note • Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame. a Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot. b Align the embroidery frame guide with the right edge of the embroidery frame holder.
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ■ Removing the Embroidery Frame a Raise the frame-securing lever. b Pull the embroidery frame toward you.
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the layout before starting embroidery. Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera b Hoop the fabric. The camera built into this machine can be used to easily align the embroidering position.
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION c Select the pattern on your sewing machine. f Press d Press g Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to in the sewing screen. . lower the presser foot. e h Press i Press the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the cross-shaped chalk mark drawn on the fabric is displayed in the camera view window. . 5 Press to set the starting point to the center of the pattern.
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION j Press k to display the grid lines. Adjust the orientation of the pattern by pressing the orientation keys until the grid lines are parallel with the chalk mark drawn on the fabric. (Refer to “Rotating the Pattern” on page 242.) a a b a Grid lines b Chalk mark on the fabric Memo • Press to enlarge the camera view. By enlarging the camera view, you can make a close adjustment for the center point of the pattern moving the embroidery frame little by little.
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position c Press d When the following message appears, press . . The fabric hooped in the embroidery frame can be displayed on the LCD so that the embroidery position can be easily aligned. Example: Note • When embroidery frame (small: H 2 cm × W 6 cm (H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches)) is installed, the built-in camera cannot be used to align the embroidering position. Install medium embroidery frame or larger.
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION e When the fabric appears as a background for the pattern, the pattern can be moved if it is necessary. g * Press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. See “Sewing Embroidery Patterns” on page 220. → When embroidery is finished, the fabric displayed in the background disappears. Whether the fabric disappears or remains displayed can be specified from page 8/8 of the Settings screen. a b c f Use to align the pattern to the desired embroidery position.
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION g ■ Positioning the Pattern on Thick Fabric When positioning the pattern on thick fabric such as quilting, the fabric may not be detected correctly. In order for the fabric to be correctly detected, its thickness must first be measured. When the following message appears, remove the embroidery positioning sticker, and then press . Memo • This feature is functional only when the fabric is scanned. It will not affect embroidering if it is turned on with normal embroidery.
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION c Note • When inserting the fabric in the embroidery frame, check that the embroidery pattern fits within the embroidery field for the frame that is used. * From the areas shown in the window, select the area containing the embroidery positioning sticker. If an area is not selected, scanning will start from the center.
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION d Press f . A reminder message appears. Remove the embroidery positioning sticker from the fabric, and press * . To remove the embroidery positioning sticker more easily, press so that the embroidery frame moves slightly forward and away from under the needle. After the embroidery positioning sticker is removed, press . Note • Attach embroidery foot “W” before pressing .
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Checking the Pattern Position b Press , press the key for the position that you want to check. The embroidery frame moves and shows the pattern position. Watch the frame closely to make sure the pattern will be sewn in the right place. a From . a a Selected position → The needle will move to the selected position on the pattern. Memo • To see the entire embroidering area, press → The following screen is displayed. .
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Previewing the Completed Pattern a Press . → An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered appears. b Press to select the frame used in the preview. * Frames displayed in light gray cannot be selected. * Press * The pattern can be sewn as it appears in the following display. to enlarge the image of the pattern. 5 Embroidery Memo • You can begin sewing from this screen by pressing the “Start/Stop” button. c Press to return to the original screen.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN Sewing Attractive Finishes There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (see page 200) and hooping the fabric in the frame (see page 202) 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. Included with this machine are two bobbin cases. Follow the explanation below.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN ■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Under some conditions, based on the type of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being used, there may be some looping in the upper thread. In this case, attach the included embroidery needle plate cover to the needle plate. Attach the cover by inserting the two projections on the underside of the cover into the notches on the needle plate as shown below.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN c Set the prewound bobbin in the same direction as a regular bobbin. d When using a paper-sided prewound bobbin, remove the side paper on the top side of the prewound bobbin. a Thread the machine with thread for the first color, pass the thread through the hole in embroidery foot “W”, pull out some thread to give it some slack, and then lightly hold the end of the thread in your left hand. b Lower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN f Repeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining colors. Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué There are some patterns which call for an appliqué inside the pattern. Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric (appliqué piece). When sewing an embroidery pattern with an appliqué, the color sewing order display shows “APPLIQUE MATERIAL”, “APPLIQUE POSITION”, “APPLIQUE”, and then the sewing order of the colors around the appliqué.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN c * Remove the appliqué material from the embroidery frame, and then cut carefully along the stitching. After cutting, remove all of the stitching thread carefully. f Apply a thin layer of adhesive or spray adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece and attach it to the appliqué position so that it follows the seam of the outline. Carefully cut out the pattern on the outline you just sewed.
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) Completed embroidery patterns combined with printed designs are built into this machine. Beautiful three-dimensional embroidered designs can be created by ironing a background onto fabric or printing it onto printable fabric, then sewing complementary embroidery on top of the background.
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) Selecting a Pattern Patterns combining embroidery and printed designs can be selected from the pages that contain ■ Checking Only the Embroidery Pattern Press . . Select the desired pattern. Memo • Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for the detail of patterns which enable this function. a Press the key of the pattern you want to embroider.
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) Outputting the Background Image and Positioning Image Use USB media or the computer to output the following three images from the machine. * ■ Using USB Media a Insert the USB media into the primary (top) USB port on the machine. b Select the pattern, and then press . File name may differ depending on the PDF file selected. • [xxx]r.pdf (Example: E_1r.
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) ■ Using a USB Cable Plug the USB cable connectors into the a corresponding USB ports on the computer and on the machine. Memo • Do not disconnect the USB cable from the machine until data output is finished. d Copy the image data saved in “Removable Disk” into a different file before closing. Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet Print the PDF files of the background and embroidery position sheet.
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) Note • Before printing onto iron-on paper or printable fabric, we recommend performing a test print to check the print settings. • For details on printing on iron-on transfer sheets or printable fabric, refer to the instructions for the iron-on transfer sheets and printable fabric. • Some printers will automatically print an image flipped if an iron-on transfer sheet is selected as the paper.
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) d After checking that a pattern is selected, press . → The sewing screen appears. Note • Before embroidering, check that the embroidery position sheet is perfectly aligned with the background. e Align the embroidering position according to steps b through f of “Using the BuiltIn Camera to Align the Embroidering Position” on page 213. f Remove the positioning sheet and press the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Note • Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the presser foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroider correctly. If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during embroidering, the machine will stop and b * Unlock the frame-securing lever and remove the embroidery frame.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS If the Thread Breaks During Sewing Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the a machine. b f Press , , or to move the needle back the correct number of stitches before the spot where the thread broke. * If you cannot move back to the spot where the thread broke, press to select the color and move to the beginning position of that color, then If the upper thread is broken, redo the use upper threading.
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Restarting from the Beginning a Press . Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power The current color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped. The next time the machine is turned on, you have the option to continue or delete the pattern. Memo • Even if the power goes out in the middle of embroidery, the machine returns to the point where embroidery was stopped when the machine is turned on again. a 5 b Press .
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS c Attach the embroidery frame and press . → The previous sewing screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears. Memo • If you want to start a new embroidery pattern, press screen appears. d so the pattern selection Continue embroidering.
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Thread Tension a Press . 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.
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Upper Thread is Too Loose The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in a loose upper thread, loose thread locks, or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric. Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Screw) Note • If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “Upper Threading” (page 57) and rethread the upper thread. a Right side b Wrong side a Press .
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Bobbin Thread is Too Loose Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric. Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (END COLOR TRIM) The automatic thread cutting function will cut the thread at the end of sewing each color. This function is initially turned on. To turn this a Right side b Wrong side If this occurs, turn the slotted screw (-) clockwise, being careful not to over-tighten the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to increase bobbin tension.
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM) b Press to turn off the thread trimming function. The thread trimming function will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within the color. This function is initially turned on. To turn this function off, press key and then . This function can be turned on or off during embroidering. * Your customized setting remains after turning the machine off and on.
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Embroidery Speed a Press b In the “Max Embroidery Speed” display, use and . Changing the Thread Color Display You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery thread number. Memo • Colors on the screen may vary slightly from actual spool colors. to change the maximum embroidery speed. * You can choose from 3 different speed levels. a Press . b Press .
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS d When the thread number #123 is displayed, use to select from six embroidery thread brands pictured below. Changing the Embroidery Frame Display a Press . b Press . c In the “Embroidery Frame Display”, use to change the embroidery frame display mode.
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS * For the optional embroidery frame.
REVISING THE PATTERN REVISING THE PATTERN CAUTION • When you have revised 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 possibly cause injury. Moving the Pattern Use to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow. Press to center the pattern.
REVISING THE PATTERN a Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as shown. d Press . e Use to align the needle and the mark on the fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern. b Press . Changing the Size of the Pattern a Press . 5 Embroidery c Press . a b b a Start position b This key is used for aligning linked characters (see page 245). → The needle position moves to the bottom left corner of the pattern (the embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly).
REVISING THE PATTERN * Press to stretch the pattern vertically. * Press to compact the pattern vertically. Press to return the pattern to its original * appearance. Rotating the Pattern a Press b Select the angle of rotation for the pattern. . a a Size of the pattern * Press to rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left. * Memo • 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.
REVISING THE PATTERN * Press to return the pattern to its original position. Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image Press so it appears as to create a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern. Press again to return the pattern to normal. a a Degree of rotation 5 Embroidery 0° Memo • You can rotate the pattern by rotating the mouse wheel. Rotate the mouse wheel away from you to rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left.
REVISING THE PATTERN Changing the Density (Alphabet Character and Frame Patterns Only) b Change the density. * Press to make the pattern less dense. * Press to make the pattern more dense. a b c → Normal Fine (stitches closer together) Coarse (stitches farther apart) The pattern density changes each time you press a button. The thread density for some alphabet character and frame patterns can be changed. A setting between 80% and 120% in 5% increments can be specified. a Press .
REVISING THE PATTERN Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns b After a character is sewn, change the thread color, and then sew the next character. Combined alphabet character patterns can be sewn with each letter in a different color. If “MULTI COLOR” is set, the machine stops after each character is sewn so that the thread can be changed to a different color. a * Press so that it appears as . Press the key again to return to the original setting.
REVISING THE PATTERN b Press . Note • To cancel the starting point setting and return the starting point to the center of the pattern, press • Use . to select a different starting point for embroidering. c Press . → The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly. 246 d Press e Press . .
REVISING THE PATTERN f Press to turn off the thread cutting function and then press . Press the “Start/Stop” button. h After the characters are embroidered, cut the threads to a generous length, remove the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery frame again so that the remaining characters (“DEF”) can be embroidered. As in step a, select the character patterns for “DEF”. j Press . k Press . 5 → The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern.
REVISING THE PATTERN n Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering the remaining character patterns. Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color) A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color instead of multicolor. The machine will hesitate but not stop between color steps, and then continue till the pattern is completed. Press for the multicolor steps to become shaded and the selected pattern will embroider in a single color, instead of changing the thread while embroidering.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Embroidery Data Precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine. CAUTION • When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches. In that case, use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery data.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ■ Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used • Compatible models: IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment • Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 ■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data • If the name of the embroidery data file/folder cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special charact
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory b * Press . Press to return to the original screen without saving. You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized and will use often; for example, your name, patterns that have been rotated or had the size changed, patterns that have had the sewing position changed, etc. A total of about 2 MB of patterns can be saved in the machine's memory.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Memo • 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. • It takes a few seconds to save a pattern. • See page 254 for more information about retrieving saved patterns. c Press Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media .
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION b Insert the USB media into the primary (top) USB port on the machine. Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer Using the included USB cable, the machine can be connected to your computer, and the embroidery patterns can be temporarily retrieved from and saved in the “Removable Disk” folder in your computer. A total of about 3 MB of embroidery patterns can be saved in the “Removable disk”, but the saved embroidery patterns are deleted when the machine is turned OFF.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press when the pattern you want to save is in the sewing screen. Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory a Press . → The machine displays the patterns currently in the memory. d * Press Press . to return to the original screen without saving. → The pattern will be temporarily saved to “Removable Disk” under “Computer (My computer)”. e 254 Select the pattern’s .phc file in “Removable Disk” and copy the file to the computer.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION c Press . b Press . → Embroidery patterns and a folder in a top folder are displayed. c * Press to return to the original screen without recalling. 5 b a Embroidery You can recall a specific embroidery pattern from either direct USB media or a folder in the USB media. If the pattern is in a folder, check each folder to find the embroidery pattern.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION d * e * Press the key of the pattern you want to retrieve. Press Press Press c Move/copy the pattern data to “Removable Disk”. to return to the original screen. . to delete the pattern. The pattern will be deleted from the USB media. → Pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written to the machine. Note • While data is being written, do not disconnect the USB cable. • Do not create folders within “Removable Disk”.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION e * f Press the key of the pattern you want to recall. Press Press to return to the original screen. . 5 → The sewing screen is displayed.
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1) b Embroider the same pattern from step a onto the base fabric. c Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqué created in step a. Attach the appliqué to the base fabric matching the shapes. 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.
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS d Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué. Embroider over the appliqué and base fabric from step c to create the appliqué. Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2) This is a second method to make appliqué using 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.
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS c Embroider the same pattern on the appliqué fabric. d Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches. e Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué. Note • Do not change the size or position of the pattern. • If you change the size or position of the patterns when selecting them, make a note of the size and location. Note • Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery frame to cut it.
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns Split embroidery patterns created with Palette Ver.7 or higher can be sewn. With split embroidery patterns, embroidery designs larger than the embroidery hoop are divided into multiple sections, which combine to create a single pattern after each section is sewn. b * * Select section to be embroidered. Select the sections in alphabetical order. A maximum of 12 sections can be displayed in one page.
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS d * If necessary, edit the pattern. For details, refer to “REVISING THE PATTERN” on page 240. Memo • The pattern can be rotated 90° to either the left or right when is pressed. e Press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider the pattern section. f When embroidering is finished, the following screen appears. Press . → A screen appears so that a section of the split embroidery pattern can be selected.
Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS..................264 ■ Creating an Appliqué Piece.....................................................299 ■ Using a Frame Pattern for the Outline ....................................303 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT ..................265 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ............. 305 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Baby Lock “Exclusives”/ Greek Alphabet Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/ Utility Embroidery Patterns/Frame Patterns ...................
EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS EXPLANATION OF 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 11 functions listed below.
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Prepare the machine for embroidery according to the instructions on page 186, and press , then to display the screen below.
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT Selecting Embroidery Patterns/ Baby Lock “Exclusives”/Greek Alphabet Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns/Frame Patterns a Select the category of the pattern. b Press the key of the pattern you want to edit. * See pages 193 and 196 for more information on selecting patterns. Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns When you select character patterns from the embroidery edit screen, you can edit the appearance of the pattern at the same time.
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT c * Press pattern. f to change the layout of the If the characters are too small to see, press After you finish your selections, press . to view a display of all entered characters. → The embroidery edit screen will appear. g d Select the layout. (Example: When selecting an arc, use ) and to change the degree of the arc. * Press to make the arc flatter. * Press to make the arc rounder. change to , and and .
EDITING PATTERNS EDITING PATTERNS d d a a b b e c a b c d e c Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. Shows the size of the pattern currently selected. Shows the distance from the center of the frame. Shows the color sequence and times of each step of the pattern currently selected. Shows the degree of rotation for the pattern. Memo • If a key display is light gray, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern.
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Key Functions p a b o c n m l k j i d e f g h No. Display Key Name Explanation Page Thread palette key Press this key to change the colors of the displayed pattern. 277 b Rotate key Press this key to rotate the pattern. You can rotate a pattern one degree, ten degrees or ninety degrees at a time. 242 c Size key Press this key to change the size of the pattern. Patterns can be enlarged or reduced.
EDITING PATTERNS Moving the Pattern For details on moving the pattern, refer to “Moving the Pattern” on page 240. a Press b Select the pattern to be resized, and then press . Rotating the Pattern Note • This function cannot be used with alphabet character patterns, frame patterns or border patterns. However, a border pattern can be edited after this function has been used. • Patterns with a large number of stitches (about 100,001 or more) cannot be resized while maintaining a desired thread density.
EDITING PATTERNS e When the following message appears, press . Memo • With the density scale bar, the thread density can be changed. A setting between 80% and 120% in 5% increments can be specified. → The pattern will be returned to its original size, angle, and position as it was before it was edited. f Select how to change the pattern size. * Press to make the pattern less dense. * Press to make the pattern more dense. g Press . h Press .
EDITING PATTERNS Deleting the Pattern Press b Check the displayed pattern. to delete the pattern from the screen. → Use to scroll through the display in any direction. Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200% a Press → . changes to magnified by 200%. 272 , and the pattern is c To display the pattern back to the normal size (100%), press .
EDITING PATTERNS Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns a Press b Press the key of the layout you want to embroider. * Changing Alphabet Character Spacing a . Press . 6 See page 267 for more information about layout types. Embroidery Edit → The display will show the selected layout. c Press .
EDITING PATTERNS b Use to change the spacing. * Press to increase the character spacing. * Press to decrease the character spacing. * Press to return the pattern to its original appearance. c Press to return to the original screen. Reducing Character Spacing The spacing between characters can be reduced to 50% of the narrowest character in the group. Note • It is not recommended to edit data and transfer to other or older version machines.
EDITING PATTERNS Separating Combined Character Patterns Combined character patterns can be separated to adjust the character spacing or to separately edit the patterns after all characters have been entered. a Press c Use to select where the pattern is to be separated, and then press to separate it. For this example, the pattern will be separated between “T” and “a”. . Note • A separated character pattern cannot be combined again. b Press . 6 Embroidery Edit → The key appears as .
EDITING PATTERNS d Use to select a pattern, and then use to adjust the character spacing. Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern a Press so you can assign a thread color to each character. e Press . b * Change the thread to sew each character in a different color. Press to change the colors in the sewing order.
EDITING PATTERNS Embroidering Linked Characters c Press to choose a new color from the color palette. You can embroider linked characters exampled below, in a single row when the pattern extends beyond the embroidery frame. For details on embroidering linked characters, refer to “Embroidering Linked Characters” on page 245. * To return to the original color, press . If * multiple colors have been changed, this command will return all colors to their original colors.
EDITING PATTERNS d Press . a In the pattern editing screen, press then press b and . Use to choose where to add a color on the custom thread table. * * → The display shows the changed colors. You can choose colors from the custom thread from the custom thread table by directly touching the screen with the touch pen. You can scroll through 100 colors at a time using and on the custom thread table.
EDITING PATTERNS c Use to select one of the thread e Press . brands in the machine. b a d a Thread brand b Entered thread color number → The selected thread color is set in the custom thread table. Use to enter a color’s 4-digit number. * If you make a mistake, press Note • If is not pressed, the thread color number will not be changed. to erase the entered number, and then enter the correct number. f 6 Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified.
EDITING PATTERNS g Press to return to the original screen. d Press e Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified. * . To delete a specified color from the palette, press . * To delete all the specified color from the palette, press f Press . to return to the original screen. ■ Saving the Custom Thread Table to USB media You can save a custom thread table data file to USB media. Note • Custom thread table data can only be saved to USB media.
EDITING PATTERNS c Insert the USB media into the primary (top) USB port on the machine. ■ Recalling the Custom Thread Table data from USB media You can recall a custom thread table data from USB media. Note • Do not store two or more “.pcp” data file in USB media. You can only recall one custom thread table data at a time. a Insert the USB media containing the custom thread table data into the primary (top) USB port.
EDITING PATTERNS c Press . Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table You can select a color from the up to 300 thread colors you have set in the custom thread table. a Press . → The “Saving” screen is displayed. When the data is loaded to the machine, the display returns to the original screen automatically. Note • Do not insert or remove USB media while “Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose some or all of the data you are saving.
EDITING PATTERNS c Press . Find New Color Schemes With the Color Visualizer Function With the Color Visualizer function, the machine suggests new color schemes for the embroidery pattern that you have selected. After you select the desired effect from the four available (“RANDOM”, “VIVID”, “GRADIENT” and “SOFT”), sample color schemes for the selected effect are displayed. a a Press b Press → The thread color palette screen appears.
EDITING PATTERNS c Select the number of colors you want to use and then select the desired effect. d Press the desired color scheme from samples. * Press to display the new schemes. a b a a Number of colors to be used in the pattern b Effects for schemes Note • Selection for the desired number of colors must stay within the range for the number of thread changes for the pattern you selected. • If an error message appears in this step, refer to page 337.
EDITING PATTERNS e Press scheme. to select the displayed color * Press * You can continue selecting color schemes from the Press Press c Select the direction in which the pattern will be repeated. . to return to the previous screen. selected page prior to pressing * b or . to display the other color schemes. 6 → The embroidery edit screen will appear.
EDITING PATTERNS e Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern. * To widen spacing, press . * To tighten spacing, press . b d a b c d e → e Vertical direction Horizontal direction Repeating and deleting vertical keys Repeating and deleting horizontal keys Spacing keys The pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected. a a Press to change a repeated pattern back to one single pattern.
EDITING PATTERNS g Press to finish repeating. Memo • When there are two or more patterns, all patterns will be grouped together as one pattern in the red frame. • When changing the direction in which the pattern will be repeated, all of the patterns in the red frame will automatically be grouped as one repeating unit. Press to change a repeated pattern back to one single pattern. See the following section on how to repeat one element of a repeated pattern.
EDITING PATTERNS c Press . f Repeat the selected element. g Press to finish repeating. → The repeated pattern will be divided into separate elements. d e Press . Note Use and repeat. to select the element to • Once you have cut a repeated pattern into separate elements, you cannot return to the original repeated pattern. • Each element can be edited separately in the edit screen. See “Selecting combined embroidery patterns” on page 296.
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Assigning Thread Marks By sewing thread marks, you can easily align patterns when sewing a series. When sewing is finished on a pattern, a thread mark in the shape of an arrow will be sewn using the final thread. When sewing a series of patterns, use the point of this arrow for positioning the following designs to be sewn. Memo • When repeatedly sewing individual patterns, thread marks can be sewn around the perimeter of the pattern only. a Press . b Press .
EDITING PATTERNS c Press to select the thread mark to be sewn. Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly After creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the embroidery frame and keep sewing for the next pattern. Memo • The optional border frame allows you to easily rehoop the fabric without removing the embroidery frame from the machine. a Memo • When there are two or more elements, use and or and to select a * pattern that you want to assign a thread mark(s) to.
EDITING PATTERNS c Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering. f Attach the embroidery frame to the machine, and then touch . g Touch to set the starting point to the left side of the pattern. → When embroidering is finished, the thread mark is sewn with the last thread color. d Remove the embroidery frame. e Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame.
EDITING PATTERNS j Press k Press . Memo . • Press to enlarge the camera view. By enlarging the camera view, you can make a close adjustment for the needle drop position moving the embroidery frame little by little. m If the pattern position cannot be aligned using the positioning keys, rehoop the fabric, and then try again to align the position with the positioning keys. Note • When embroidering the repeated pattern, you cannot rotate the pattern in the camera view window.
EDITING PATTERNS Duplicating a Pattern a Press . → The duplicate is positioned over the original pattern. After Editing a Press . * To combine the pattern with other patterns, select * See page 218 for more information about sewing patterns. (see page 294). 6 Memo • If you want to return to the edit screen after pressing a , press . Embroidery Edit a Duplicated pattern Note • If multiple patterns are displayed in the screen, only the pattern selected using and is duplicated.
COMBINING PATTERNS COMBINING PATTERNS Editing Combined Patterns b Use c Press to view 2/7, then select Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing a Press to select an embroidery pattern. 294 . .
COMBINING PATTERNS d Press f . * Select and enter “Spring”. After selecting , press to change the character case, then enter the remaining characters. e Press to enter the alphabet characters. * Press to return to the previous screen. → The characters you enter will be displayed in the center of the display. g Press . 6 Embroidery Edit h * Use to move the characters. With a USB mouse, your finger or the touch pen, drag the characters to move them.
COMBINING PATTERNS i Press characters. Press * j * ■ Selecting combined embroidery patterns to change the layout of the . If multiple patterns have been combined, use See page 273 for more information about changing the layout. Press to change the color of the characters. See page 277 for more information about changing the color. to select the pattern to be edited. If a USB mouse is connected, the pattern can be selected by clicking it.
COMBINING PATTERNS a Embroider by following the color order on the right side of the display. Sewing Combined Patterns Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. In this example, the embroidery order will be as follows: → After the flowers are embroidered, the [+] cursor will move to the “Spring” part of the pattern. → b Embroider . 6 Note Embroidery Edit • Follow the directions in “Sewing Embroidery Patterns” on page 220.
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color) A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color instead of multicolor. The machine will hesitate but not stop between color steps, and then continue till the pattern is completed.
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS c Press screen. to return to the previous d Press . e Press g When embroidering is finished, remove the basting stitching. to select the basting setting. Creating an Appliqué Piece Appliqué pieces can be created from the built-in patterns and patterns on embroidery cards. This is convenient for fabrics that cannot be embroidered or when you wish to attach an appliqué to a garment.
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS a Select the pattern, and edit it if necessary. b Press , and then display 7/8 of the settings screen. c Use and to specify the distance between the pattern and the appliqué outline. Note • Finish combining and editing the pattern before selecting the appliqué setting. If the pattern is edited after selecting the appliqué setting, the appliqué stitching and pattern may become misaligned.
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS f Press to select the appliqué setting. Memo • Three steps are added to the sewing order: appliqué cutting line, position of pattern placement on the garment, and appliqué stitching. a b c a Cutting line for appliqué b Position of pattern placement on garment c Appliqué stitching Note • An appliqué piece cannot be created if the pattern is too large or too complicated or a combined pattern is separated.
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS h Hoop the appliqué fabric in the embroidery frame, attach the embroidery frame to the machine, and then start embroidering. i After the pattern is embroidered, thread the machine with the thread for the cutting line, and then sew the cutting line (APPLIQUE MATERIAL). k Use two layers of adhesive water-soluble stabilizer material with their sticky sides together, and then hoop them in the embroidery frame.
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS n With the machine threaded using the thread for the outline from step l, sew the outline (APPLIQUE). ■ Using a Frame Pattern for the Outline Using a frame pattern, the desired shape can be added as the outline of the appliqué. a Outline of appliqué piece Memo • The outline is sewn using satin stitching. • Some glue may get onto the presser foot, needle, and needle plate at this time. Finish embroidering the appliqué pattern, and then clean off the glue.
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS c Edit the frame pattern to fit the size of the appliqué pattern. g Use to select the frame pattern, and then press d Press e Press setting. f 304 Press and then press . to select the appliqué piece . and . → The frame pattern is deleted. h Press i Continue with step g of “Creating an Appliqué Piece” on page 299 to complete the appliqué piece. .
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION In the same way as embroidery patterns in Chapter 5, you can save and retrieve edited embroidery patterns to and from the machine’s memory, a personal computer, or USB media. Refer to the relevant sections in Chapter 5 on saving and retrieving embroidery patterns and follow the same procedures in order to save and retrieve edited embroidery patterns. See page 249 for more information about the MEMORY FUNCTION.
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) 306
Chapter 7 How to Create Bobbin Work ABOUT BOBBIN WORK ...................................................................308 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ....................................................309 Required Materials ................................................................................................309 ■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover ......................................................................................309 ■ Lower thread ................................................
ABOUT BOBBIN WORK ABOUT BOBBIN WORK Beautiful embroidery work, with a three-dimensional appearance, can be created by winding the bobbin with heavy weight thread or ribbon, which is too thick to be threaded through the machine’s needle. The decorative thread or ribbon will stitch out on the underneath side of fabric while sewing with the fabric wrong side facing up. 1. Utility stitches 2. Decorative stitches 3.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Required Materials ■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover a Bobbin case (gray) There is a notch at the location indicated by the letter “A”. ■ Upper thread Upper thread choices can vary depending on the finished look you would like to achieve.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Upper Threading a d Remove the bobbin case. Install a needle appropriate for the upper thread and fabric to be used. For details on installing the needle, refer to “CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page 67. b Attach the presser foot.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK i Install the flat bed attachment or embroidery unit. j Insert the thread tail from the spool of thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Hold the thread tail while winding the thread around the bobbin by hand. After winding the bobbin so it is filled as shown below (about 80%), cut the thread. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case Note • The bobbin case (gray) cannot be used for sewing in any way other than bobbin work.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK k Using scissors carefully trim the thread tail as close to the bobbin as possible. a Beginning of wound thread CAUTION • When winding the bobbin, make sure the thread is not frayed. Sewing with frayed thread may result in the thread catching on the tension spring of the bobbin case, the thread completely becoming tangled or damage to the machine.
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK m Pull out about 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) of bobbin thread. n Lightly hold the end of the upper thread while turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) until the mark on the handwheel aligns with the center top of machine. r Install the bobbin cover. a Bobbin cover → This completes the upper and lower threading. CAUTION o Gently pull the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) c Positioning the Fabric and Sewing Adjust the upper thread tension. For details on adjusting the upper thread tension, refer to “Setting the Thread Tension” on page 79. Note • Recommended stitches for bobbin work are open “airy” type stitches. • Be sure to sew trial stitches using same fabric and threads as project in order to check the sewing results.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) h i Use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. Note With the wrong side facing up, place the fabric under the presser foot. • If the bobbin thread does not come up, hold the upper thread as shown below to pull up the bobbin thread. a Upper thread a Wrong side of fabric j Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to feed the needle into the fabric or punched hole.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) p Select a low speed, gently hold the threads behind the presser foot and start sewing. Threads can be released after several stitches have been made. ■ Finishing the thread ends a At the end of the stitching, use a hand sewing needle to bring the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the fabric. Note • Before sewing, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin. When you have reached the end of the q stitching area, stop the machine.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing If so desired, use a template or draw your design on the stabilizer to allow for ease of stitching. Remember, your stitches with your decorative thread will be on the underneath side of your fabric and the stabilizer will be on the top of the wrong side of your fabric. * * For bobbin work free motion sewing use the instructions for “CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING)” on page 314.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) Selecting the Pattern f pattern, press Note b Attach the embroidery foot “W” and the embroidery unit. Install a bobbin wound with an adequate amount of thread for pattern. • Embroidery patterns for bobbin work cannot be used in the embroidery edit screen ( g Press ). , then advance to page 10 or 11 (page numbers are for small thumbnail size) of the pattern selection screen for bobbin work patterns.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) Note CAUTION • Since bobbin work is sewn from the wrong side of the fabric, the pattern shown in the screen appears as a mirror image of the final sewn embroidery. If necessary, flip the image to preview it. In addition, when sewing with the thread colors shown in the sewing screen, select a bobbin thread that matches what is shown in the screen. • When sewing bobbin work, be sure to select an embroidery pattern for bobbin work.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) Start Embroidering Hoop the fabric so the right side of the a fabric is facing down with the stabilizer lying on the top. Use an embroidery frame that fits the size of the pattern and then attach the frame to the machine. These patterns are embroidered from the wrong side of the fabric so technically you are working in “reverse” of normal embroidering. e Using the presser foot lever, raise the presser foot.
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) h Press buttons. i Lower the presser foot. j While holding both the upper thread and the bobbin thread, sew a section of the pattern. to unlock all keys and n Using a hand sewing needle such as a ribbon embroidering needle, pull the bobbin thread to the top (wrong side) of the fabric, and then tie the upper thread and the bobbin thread together. Memo k Stop the machine, and then tie the upper thread and the bobbin thread together to secure the threads.
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION After sewing trial stitches and checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tensions if necessary. After adjusting the tensions, be sure to sew trial stitches again in order to check the sewing results. ■ Adjusting the upper thread tension We recommend a setting between 6 and 8 for the upper thread tension. If utility stitches are being used, refer to “Setting the Thread Tension” on page 79.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Several solutions for minor problems are described below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. ■ The thread was accidentally cut automatically and the bobbin thread is caught inside the machine a Cut the thread near the fabric above the needle plate, and then remove the fabric. CAUTION • Do not pull on the thread with excessive force, otherwise the machine may be damaged.
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Chapter 8 Appendix CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................................326 Restrictions on oiling.............................................................................................326 Precautions on storing the machine ......................................................................326 Cleaning the LCD Screen ......................................................................................326 Cleaning the Machine Casing ..................................
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION • Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result. Restrictions on oiling In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary. Cleaning the LCD Screen If the screen is dirty, gently wipe it with the included LCD cleaning cloth or a soft, dry cloth.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE a Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. b Turn the main power to OFF. c Remove the needle and the presser foot holder (see pages 66 through 67). d Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either is attached. e Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you. g Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread sensor and the surrounding area.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE * • • i Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case. a Follow steps a to f in “Cleaning the Race” to remove the bobbin case. CAUTION b Using a piece of paper of adequate thickness and sturdiness, slide the paper between the tension plate base and the tension spring and also slide the paper behind the notch of the spring to remove any dirt or dust.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area d Use the screwdriver included with the machine to screw and attach the needle plate. e Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on. The cutter below the needle plate should be cleaned. If dust or lint accumulate on the cutter, it will be difficult to cut the thread when the “Thread Cutter” button is pressed or the automatic thread cutting function is used.
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ADJUSTING THE SCREEN Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display a Holding your finger on the screen, turn the main power switch to OFF and back to ON. If the screen is not looks very clear under certain situation, you can adjust the brightness of the screen display. a Press b Press . → The Sewing settings screen appears. → The touch panel adjustment screen is displayed. . → The General settings screen appears.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 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 retailer. Press for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing. Press the original screen. If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized retailer. Problem Cause → at any time to return to Solution Page The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric. Upper threading is incorrect.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Bobbin thread breaks Cause Needle breaks 332 Page Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 54 There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesn’t rotate properly. Replace the bobbin. 54 Thread is twisted. Use scissors, etc. to cut the twisted thread and remove it from the race, etc. — A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Fabric does not feed through the machine Cause Solution Feed dogs are set in the down position. Page 116 Press , and then turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs. Fabric puckers High-pitched sound while sewing Character pattern does not turn out Stitches are too close together. Lengthen the stitch length setting. Wrong presser foot was used. Use the correct presser foot. 79 “STITCH SETTING CHART” Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Embroidery pattern does not sew out correctly Cause Thread is twisted. Solution Use scissors, etc., to cut the twisted thread and remove it from the race, etc. Machine does not operate 203 Stabilizing material was not attached. Always use stabilizing material, especially with stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics that often cause pattern shrinkage. See your authorized retailer for the proper stabilizer.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION • This machine is equipped with a thread detection device. If the “Start/Stop” button is pushed before the upper threading is done, the machine will not operate properly. Also, depending on the pattern selected, the machine may feed the fabric even if the needle is raised. This is due to the needle bar release mechanism. At these times, the machine will make a sound different from what is made during normal sewing. This is not the sign of a malfunction.
ERROR MESSAGES 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 error messages.
ERROR MESSAGES This message appears when there are not enough colors in the custom thread table, to display the color scheme you have selected to display. In this case, set more colors in the custom thread table (See page 278), or select less colors in the Color Visualizer function. (See page 283.) This message appears when there are not enough colors in the thread table, to display the color scheme effect you have selected.
ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when the “Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button is pushed while the embroidery unit is attached. This message is displayed when there are too many characters and the curved character configuration is impossible. This message is displayed when the foot controller is pressed while the embroidery unit is attached and machine is set up for embroidering.
ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery edit mode, and you try to use an editing function when the pattern is not completely within the red outline. This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button is pushed and the machine is in embroidery mode, but the embroidery unit is not attached. This message is displayed when you try to save a copyright protected pattern to USB media/Computer.
ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when the machine failed to recognize the embroidery positioning mark. - Confirm that the embroidery positioning mark is in the selected area. If problem persists, see page 215 to reposition mark. - Machine failed to recognize printed positioning mark. Set “Page Scaling” to “None (100%)”, and try printing the embroidery positioning mark again.
ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed when the machine is retrieving a previously saved pattern while in embroidery edit mode. This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached and the power is turned on with the needle in the down position. This message is displayed when, after selecting a pattern, , , or is pressed and the pattern is about to be deleted. This message is displayed when the bobbin is being wound, and the motor locks because the thread is tangled, etc.
ERROR MESSAGES 342 This message is displayed when you attempt to select a pattern after the USB media in which the pattern is saved has been changed. This message is displayed if some malfunction occurs. This message is displayed when an error occurs with the USB media. This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible USB media. For a list of compatible USB media, visit “ www.babylock.com ”. This message is displayed while the USB media is transmitting.
ERROR MESSAGES This message appears if the file format is incompatible with this machine. Check the list of compatible file formats. (see page 40.) This message is displayed when the image is deleted. This message is displayed when you press in the screen other than the Utility Stitch, or press in the screen other than the Utility Stitch or Character/ Decorative Stitch. ■ Alarm Sounds If the operation was performed incorrectly, an alarm sounds to indicate that an error occurred.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Item Sewing Machine (Box 1 of 3) Accessory Box (Box 2 of 3) Embroidery Unit (Box 3 of 3) Approx. 61.5 cm (W) × 33.1 cm (H) × 28.1 cm (D) (approx. 24-7/32 inches (W) × 13-1/32 inches (H) × 11-1/16 inches (D)) Dimensions of box Approx. 68.5 cm (W) × 47.0 cm (H) × 39.0 cm (D) (approx. 26-31/32 inches (W) × 18-1/2 inches (H) × 15-11/32 inches (D)) Weight of machine Approx. 15 kg (approx. 33 lb) Weight of box (for shipping) Approx. 19 kg (approx.
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE You can use USB media or a computer to upgrade software for your sewing machine. When an upgrade program is available on “ www.babylock.com ”, please download the files following the instructions on the website and steps below. Note • When using USB media to upgrade the software, check that no data other than the upgrade file is saved on the USB media being used before starting to upgrade. Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media a d Press .
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE Upgrade Procedure Using Computer a e When the message disappears, press . While pressing the “Automatic Threading” button, turn the main power to ON. → The following screen will appear on the LCD. b Press . → The upgrade file is loaded. c Note Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding USB ports for the computer and for the machine. • If an error occurs, a red text error message will appear.
STITCH SETTING CHART STITCH SETTING CHART The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used. Note • Quilting foot “C” is used when the straight stitch needle plate is attached to the machine. Refer to “Using Free motion Quilting Foot “C”” on page 116. Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Stitch length [mm (inch)] Applications Auto. Manual Auto.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Applications Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Twin needle 2 steps elastic zigzag Overcasting (medium weight and stretch fabrics), tape and elastic 5.0 (3/16) 1.5 - 7.0 (1/16 - 1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2 - 4.0 (1/64 - 1/16) OK (J) 3 steps elastic zigzag Overcasting (medium, heavyweight and stretch fabrics), tape and elastic 5.0 (3/16) 1.5 - 7.0 (1/16 - 1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2 - 4.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Applications Piecing stitch (Left) Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm (approx.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Ladder stitch Decorative stitching Decorative top stitching Decorative stitch Decorative stitching Decorative stitch Decorative stitching Serpentine stitch Decorative stitching and attaching elastic Decorative stitch Decorative stitching and appliqué Decorative stippling stitch Decorative stitching Hemstitching Decorative hems, triple straight at left Decorative hems, triple straight at center Hemstitching zigza
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Applications Honeycomb stitch Heirloom, decorative hems Honeycomb stitch Heirloom, decorative hems Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems Hemstitching Decorative hems and bridging stitch Hemstitching Hemstitching Hemstitching Hemstitching Hemstitching L
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Applications Twin needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 5.0 (3/16) 3.0 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2 - 1.0 (1/64 - 1/16) NO 5.0 (3/16) 3.0 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2 - 1.0 (1/64 - 1/16) NO 5.0 (3/16) 3.0 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2 - 1.0 (1/64 - 1/16) NO 5.5 (7/32) 3.5 - 5.5 (1/8 - 7/32) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2 - 1.0 (1/64 - 1/16) NO 5.0 (3/16) 3.0 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2 - 1.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Button sewing Eyelet Star eyelet Stitch length [mm (inch)] Applications Attaching buttons For making eyelets, holes on belts, etc. For making star-shaped eyelets on holes. Twin needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 3.5 (1/8) 2.5 - 4.5 (3/32 - 3/16) — — NO 7.0 (1/4) 7.0 6.0 5.0 (1/4 15/64 3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 7.0 6.0 5.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Quilting stitch made to look like hand quilting stitch Basting stitch Basting Reinforced stitching, sewing and decorative applications Twin needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 3.50 0.00 - 7.00 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16 - 3/16) NO 3.50 0.00 - 7.00 (0 - 1/4) 20 (3/4) 5 - 30 (3/16 - 1-3/ 16) NO 1.00 (1/16) 1.00 - 3.00 (1/16 - 1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16 - 3/16) NO 3.50 (1/8) 0.00 - 7.
STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width [mm (inch)] Presser foot Stitch Stitch name Applications Patchwork double overlock stitch Patchwork stitches, decorative stitching Smocking stitch Smocking, decorative stitching Rick-rack stitch Decorative top stitching Decorative stitch Decorative stitching and appliqué Decorative stitch Decorative stitching Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems Hemstitching Stitch length [mm (inch)] Decorative hems and bridging stitch Single diamond overcast Reinforce
INDEX INDEX A Accessories included accessories .................................................................16 options ......................................................................................20 Accessory case ..............................................................................16 Accessory compartment ................................................................16 Adjustments screen .....................................................................................
INDEX linked characters .................................................................... 245 pattern selection screens ......................................................... 191 patterns which use appliqué ................................................... 221 retrieving ....................................................................... 254, 255 revising ................................................................................... 240 saving ...............................................
INDEX S U Satin stitches ...................................................................... 115, 167 Saving character/decorative stitches ...................................................177 computer ....................................................................... 179, 253 embroidery patterns ................................................................251 machine’s memory ......................................................... 177, 251 stitch settings ...................................
English 882-W06 XF0252-001 Printed in Taiwan
