GETTING READY Read before use. SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Read when additional information is required.
Enclosed Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are enclosed. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. Accessories The following items should also be enclosed in the box. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model SB3129. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer.
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. Front view 2 1 C 3 4 5 6 B A 7 8 0 9 1 Thread guide plate / 2 Thread guide cover Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading the upper thread.
——————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 4 8 5 8 7 6 5 1 Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. 2 Thread guide discs Pass the thread through the thread guide discs when using the needle threader to thread the needle. 3 Needle bar thread hook Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread hook.
Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. 2 3 5 1 4 6 1 Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is depressed. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 49). The button lights up in green, red or orange, depending on how the sewing machine is being operated.
Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of the LCD (liquid crystal display) and keys for specifying various sewing settings. 1 4 5 6 2 7 3 8 9 0 1 LCD (liquid crystal display) Settings for the selected stitch and error messages for incorrect operations appear in the LCD. Use keys 2 through 9, described below, to display various items and select the settings. For details, refer to “Understanding the LCD Screens” (page 12).
—————————————————————————————————————————————————— Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. 1. 2. 6. 7. No. Part Name 1 Side cutter 2 Quilting guide 3 Wide table 4 Stitch guide foot “P” 3. Part Code Americas Others F054 SA177 (XC3879-152) F016N SA132 (XC2215-052) WT2 SA537 (XC4541-021) F035N SA160 (XC1969-052) 4. No. Part Name 5 Adjustable zipper/ piping foot 6 Non stick foot 7 Open toe foot 5.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (page 6), 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.
Contents Enclosed Accessories ................................................................................................ Cover A Accessories .............................................................................................................................................Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions .......................................................... Cover B Front view ..............................................................................................
SEWING BASICS .............................................................................................45 Sewing ............................................................................................................................... 46 General sewing procedure .............................................................................................................................. 47 Positioning the fabric ......................................................................................
Reinforcement Stitching ..................................................................................................100 Triple stretch stitching ................................................................................................................................... 100 Bar tack stitching ........................................................................................................................................... 100 Darning ......................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
5 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Do not store objects on the foot controller. • Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
9 For repair or adjustment: • If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer. • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual.
1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................10 Understanding the LCD Screens..............................................................................12 Changing the Machine Settings ...............................................................................14 Winding/Installing the Bobbin ..........................................
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. 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.
Turning on the machine 1 off (the main power switch is set to “O”), and Make sure that the sewing machine is turned then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine. Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a 2 household electrical outlet. Turning off the machine When you are finished using the sewing machine, turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing machine to another location, be sure to turn it off.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Understanding the LCD Screens The LCD screen, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly. When the sewing machine is turned on, the LCD comes on and the following screen appears.
Checking machine operating procedures Simple descriptions on replacing the presser foot, threading the upper thread, winding the bobbin and installing the bobbin can be displayed in the LCD. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. 6 When you are finished with the help screen, press (OK key). X The initial stitch screen appears again. Note ● For details on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The LCD comes on. 2 operation panel.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the Machine Settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed. Changing the settings The general procedure for changing machine settings is described below. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. X The LCD comes on. 2 panel. Press (settings key) in the operation X The settings screen appears. Press , , and (arrow keys) until 3 the stitch or machine attribute that you wish to set is selected.
■ List of stitch or machine attribute The stitch or machine attribute that can be set are listed below. For details on each attribute, refer to the corresponding reference page. Attribute Icon Details Reference Automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching Specifies automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching. page 57 Automatic threadcutting Specifies automatic thread-cutting. page 59 Check pattern Allows combined patterns to be checked.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to leave the needle lowered in the fabric when sewing is stopped. However, the machine can be set to instead leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted. Press (settings key) in the operation , , and (arrow keys) until is selected.
Changing the screen language The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available. When the sewing machine is purchased, the screens appear in English. 1 Press (settings key) in the operation panel, and then press (arrow keys) until 2 1 Press , , and is selected. (OK key). X The screen for changing the language of the screens appears. Press 3 selected.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, XA5539-151) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine.
1 Turn on the sewing machine. Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto 6 the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unrolls from the bottom front of the spool. 2 Lift open the upper cover. • If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unrolls correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft 3 so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the 0 hook on the thread guide for bobbin winding, CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available (large, medium and small), allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used.
Use scissors to cut the end of the thread f wound around the bobbin. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut the thread as described on the previous page. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. 1 g Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right c (so that the speed will be fast).
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 4 Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. Remove the bobbin cover. 5 hold the end of the thread with your left. Hold the bobbin with your right hand and CAUTION ● Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. • Be careful not to drop the bobbin.
While lightly holding down the bobbin with 7 your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (1 and 2). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter (3). 1 1 Slit 2 Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.) 8 Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the Reattach the bobbin cover. bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. 2 1 X The lower threading is finished.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Upper Threading In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. Memo ● The order that the machine should be threaded is indicated by a solid line on the sewing machine.
• If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. Press (needle position button) once 3 or twice to raise the needle. Place the spool for the upper thread onto the 6 spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unrolls from the bottom front of the spool. 1 • If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unrolls correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— While using your right hand to hold the thread 0 passed under the thread guide plate taut, pass CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available (large, medium and small), allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used.
3 Threading the needle Lower the presser foot lever. Memo 1 ● The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16. ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to “Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)” on page 28. 1 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is lowered. 4 Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of 4 the thread through the presser foot, and then Note ● If the needle is not raised, the needle threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before using the needle threader. ● If the twin needle is installed, the needle threader cannot be used. For details, refer to “Using the twin needle” (at the right).
Manually thread the left needle with the 3 upper thread. Thread the upper thread in the same way that 7 the upper thread for the left side was Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front. threaded. 1 1 1 Thread guide cover • The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle. If the needle threader is used with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be damaged. Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin 4 winder shaft.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— a b Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. Press , , and is selected. (arrow keys) until Select a stitch. f • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). • For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 128). CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to c Press d Press (OK key).
Using thread that winds off quickly When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the enclosed spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin. If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool. 1 2 Pulling up the bobbin thread When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the bobbin 5 thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine. Reattach the bobbin cover. 6 Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side.
Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Note ● Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It may cause malfunctions. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread, and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn.
Hold the needle with your left hand, and then Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in “Checking the needle”. Press 4 use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. 1 1 (needle position button) once or 1 twice to raise the needle.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result.
Replacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric. 1 Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the needles. CAUTION ● Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break. ● Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Press the black button at the back of the 4 presser foot holder. Note ● When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and then select the desired stitch again.
Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot The amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric can be adjusted. 1 Lower the presser foot lever. Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— CAUTION Using the walking foot With the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot. This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting. Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot.
3 Raise the presser foot lever. 1 1 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised. With a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot 4 holder screw, and then remove the walking foot. Attach the presser foot holder. 5 • For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 39). Memo ● Only the straight stitch (with reinforcement stitching) and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot. For details on the stitches, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 128).
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment. Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs. 1 Sewing large pieces of fabric The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces of fabric easier. Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.
Turn the screw at the bottom of the legs to 4 adjust their height. 1 CAUTION ● Do not move the sewing machine while the wide table is attached, otherwise damage or injuries may occur. 5 remove it. When you are finished using the wide table, While slightly lifting up the wide table, pull it off to the left. Install the flat bed attachment back in its 6 original position. Memo ● With the legs folded up, the wide table can be stored attached to the hard case.
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2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing.....................................................................................................................46 Adjusting the Thread Tension..................................................................................54 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length....................................................................55 Useful Functions .............................................................
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel, otherwise injuries may occur.
General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Turning on the machine” (page 11). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. 2 Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch.
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Positioning the fabric Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. 5 Lower the presser foot lever. The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected. 2 Press (needle position button) once or 1 twice to raise the needle. 1 Presser foot lever X The fabric is now positioned to be sewn.
When the end of the stitching is reached, (start/stop button) once. 3 press Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the operation buttons or the foot controller. ■ Using the operation buttons Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button (start/stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or 1 right to select the desired sewing speed.
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 3 Turn on the sewing machine. When you are finished sewing, raise the 7 needle, and then cut the threads. • For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 53). Memo Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or 4 right to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.
After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread. 3 (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep the reverse/reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching. 1 Lower the needle into the fabric at the 1 beginning of the stitching, and then lower the presser foot lever.
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). 7 release X The machine stops sewing. 8 on the foot controller. Press (start/stop button), or press down ■ Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching, pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other.
Memo Cutting the thread ● The machine can be set so that the threads will be cut when sewing is finished. For details on setting the machine so that the threads are cut automatically, refer to “Automatically cutting the thread” (page 59). When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. The threads can be cut in either of two ways. ■ Using the thread cutter button 1 When you wish to finish the stitching, press (thread cutter button) once.
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal. Changing the tension of the upper thread If the thread and needle combination is correct for the type of fabric being sewn (according to “Needle types and their uses” on page 33), the thread tension will automatically be adjusted to the appropriate setting.
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selected. For details on the range of values within which the width and length can be set, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 128). Adjusting the stitch width The stitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. X The LCD comes on. 2 Select a stitch.
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Memo Adjusting the stitch length ● To reset the stitch length to its standard setting, select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value. ● The settings can be saved so that they will always be specified each time the utility stitch is selected. For details, refer to “Saving stitch settings” (page 60). The stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys. 1 Turn on the sewing machine.
Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. 6 To return to Press Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching. Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 128). 1 Turn on the sewing machine. .
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 9 After reaching the end of the stitching, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) once. This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn. 1 1 Reverse/reinforcement stitch button X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the sewing machine stops.
Press Automatically cutting the thread The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching. This is called “programmed thread-cutting”. If programmed thread-cutting is set, automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is also set. This setting is convenient if a stitch for sewing buttonholes or bar tacks is selected. 1 to select . , press 6 To return to . X The machine is now set for programmed thread-cutting. 7 Turn on the sewing machine. Press (OK key).
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the sewing machine stops and cuts the thread. Saving stitch settings Adjusted stitch width and length settings can be saved so that they will be specified each time the stitch is selected. The various settings can be saved for each utility stitch. Select the stitch, and then adjust the stitch 1 width and length. To adjust the stitch width, press (–) and (+).
• The next time that the stitch is selected, the saved settings are the first ones that are displayed. • To clear the saved settings and return the stitch width and length to their default settings, press so that , and then press (OK key).
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial sewing After you have set up the machine with the thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn, the machine automatically sets the thread tension and stitch length and width for the stitch that is selected.
Release the presser foot locking pin (black 4 button). Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed. X After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to its original angle.
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.
■ Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch (left needle position). Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking in the needle plate. The distance between the markings in the upper scale is 1/8 inch (3 mm) and the distance between the markings in the grid is 5 mm (3/16 inch).
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3 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Selecting Stitching...................................................................................................68 Overcasting Stitches................................................................................................70 Basic Stitching.........................................................................................................74 Blind Hem Stitching .................................
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting Stitching You can select any of the various types of stitching available. Stitch types Selecting stitching A total of 8 groups of stitch types (utility stitches, decorative stitches, satin stitches, cross-stitches, decorative satin stitches and 3 types of character stitches) are available. For details on the types of stitches available, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 128).
Press , , and (arrow keys) until 6 the type of stitch that you wish to use is selected. 7 Note ● When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and then select the desired stitch again. Press Memo (OK key).
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Fifteen stitches are available for overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the presser foot that is used. Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot “G”. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Stitch Width [mm (inch.
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “J”. Stitch Name Zigzag stitch (center needle position) Zigzag stitch (right needle position) Pattern 8 9 3-point zigzag stitch 10 14 15 16 1 Application 7 2-point zigzag stitch Overcasting stitch Stitch Key – Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Preventing fraying (center baseline/reverse stitching) 3.5 (1/8) 0.0–7.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Five stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter. Stitch Name Overcasting stitch Application Pattern Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto 0.0–2.5 (0–3/32) 2.5 0.2–5.
Raise the presser foot lever to check that the 6 side cutter is securely attached. Position the fabric in the side cutter. 0 The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter. Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, 7 and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. 1 1 Guide plate • If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will not be cut. Select a stitch. 8 • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” 3 a sewing.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch Name Basting stitch Pattern 6 Stitch Key Application – 1 Straight stitch (left needle position) Straight stitch (center needle position) Triple stretch stitch 2 – Manual Auto Manual Temporarily securing 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.
Start sewing. 5 • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 49). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 51). ■ Changing the needle position The needle position used as the baseline is different for the straight stitch (left needle position) and the straight stitch (center needle position). 1 2 When sewing is finished, cut the thread. 6 • For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 53).
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Stitch Name Blind hem stitch Pattern Stitch Key Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Presser Foot Manual 17 Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics 0.0 (0) 3← – 3→ 2.0 1.0–3.5 (1/16) (1/16–1/8) R 18 Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics 0.
Adjust the stitch width until the needle 6 slightly catches the fold of the hem. R ■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right. Press (of the arrow keys) to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. 1 1 Needle drop point 1 2 1 – + 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric • For details on changing the stitch width, refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length” (page 55).
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Eleven stitches are available for sewing on buttons and one-step buttonholes. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto 42 43 44 Buttonhole stitch 47 48 49 50 51 Buttonsewing stitch 78 55 Auto Presser Foot Manual – Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics – Horizontal buttonholes on 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.
Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. 1 1 3 1 1 Reinforcement stitching The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 1 and length of the buttonhole.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot.
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original 9 position. ■ Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length. – Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at 0 the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent + the stitching from being cut. 1 • For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch length” (page 56). • If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is too thick), increase the density of the stitching. ■ Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attach buttonhole foot “A”. 2 • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37). 3 Select stitch 46 or 47 . Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the 4 gimp thread. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.
3 Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. 6 1 1 Button • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the same way. Start sewing. X The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank, attach the button with space between it and the fabric, and then wind the thread by hand. This attaches the button securely. Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”, 1 and then pull the shank lever toward you.
Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. Stitch Name Straight stitch (center needle position) Pattern Stitch Key Application Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and pintucks 3 Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual – – Auto Presser Foot Manual 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) I There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 6 Select stitch 3 . Inserting a side zipper • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper for side openings and back openings. CAUTION ● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to select the straight stitch (center needle position), and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.
Press the seam allowance so that the right side 4 (the side that will not be stitched) has an extra 3 mm (1/8 inch). CAUTION ● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to 1 2 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 3 mm (1/8 inch) select the straight stitch (center needle position), and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and 0 then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric. When you are about 5 cm (2 inch) from the c end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered (in the fabric), and then raise the presser foot lever. d and then continue sewing.
Zipper/piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in place. Stitch Name Straight stitch (left needle position) Pattern Stitch Key Application Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and piping 1 Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) Presser Foot Manual There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Securely tighten the positioning screw with a 7 screwdriver. Inserting a piping 1 out, as shown below. Place the piping between two fabrics inside 1 2 1 Positioning screw 3 8 Topstitch around the zipper. 1 1 Fabric 2 Piping 3 Fabric 3 2 Refer to the steps of attaching the optional 2 adjustable zipper/piping foot on the previous page.
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Application Auto Stretch stitch 5 2-point zigzag stitch 9 3-point zigzag stitch 10 Elasticattaching stitch 28 Stretch fabrics Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Presser Foot Manual 1.0 1.0–3.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 (1/16) (1/16–1/8) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0 (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) – Attaching elastic 5.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Select a stitch. 3 • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while 4 stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric. While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand.
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key 60 Manual Auto Manual Attaching appliqués (center baseline/reverse stitching) 3.5 (1/8) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0–4.0 (0–3/16) Appliqué quilting, free-motion quilting, satin stitching 3.5 (1/8) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0–4.0 (0–3/16) Attaching appliqués 3.5 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.6–4.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turn the fabric over, and then baste or pin it 3 onto the fabric that it will be attached to. Turn the balance wheel toward you, and then 6 begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué. 1 1 Basting stitching 4 Attach the optional open toe foot. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37). Select a stitch.
Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and 1 place it over the lower piece. 4 with the edge of the fabric. ■ For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch 57 . 1 Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the 2 pattern spans over both pieces. 1 6.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the walking foot and the quilting guide. 1 ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Baste the fabric to be quilted. 2 • For details, refer to “Using the walking foot” Attach the walking foot. (page 40). Select a stitch.
Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear (to the right as seen from the front of the machine). 4 of the machine on the base, to Free-motion quilting With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the drop feed lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. The quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting. 1 1 holder. Remove the presser foot and the presser foot • Refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 39).
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed (to the left as seen from the front of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs. 7 lever to 1 Satin stitching A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch. If the sewing machine is set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the sewing speed controller, the stitch width can quickly and easily be adjusted.
7 Press (OK key). X The initial stitch screen appears again. 8 Select stitch 60 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). 9 controller to adjust the stitch width. While sewing, slide the sewing speed Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower. Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider. 3 Narrower Wider • Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Stitch Name Triple stretch stitch Bar tack stitch Pattern Application 4 54 52 Darning stitch Stitch Key 53 Reinforcing the seams of sleeves and inseams Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 1.5–4.0 (3/32) (1/16–3/16) Reinforcing the ends of 2.0 1.0–3.0 0.4 0.3–1.
Attach buttonhole foot “A”. 2 • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. foot” (page 37). 3 Select stitch 54 1 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). 4 pocket faces toward you, and then lower the Position the fabric so that the opening of the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Darning Fabric that has been torn can be darned. Darning is sewn as shown below. 1 1 Reinforcement stitching Determine the desired length of the darning. 1 Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as 5 possible. 1 1 Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 3 2 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in 6 your left hand, and then start sewing. X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops Cut the threads, raise the presser foot lever, 7 and then remove the fabric. Raise the buttonhole lever to its original 8 position.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch). Stitch Name Eyelet stitch 1 Application Pattern 56 Sewing eyelets, for example, on belts Attach monogramming foot “N”. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 7.0 (1/4) 7.0, 6.0 or 5.0 (1/4, 15/64 or 3/16) 7.0 (1/4) 7.0, 6.0 or 5.
Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Name Pattern Application 26 Fagoting stitch 27 Sewing two pieces of fabric together across an open seam 22 Joining stitch 23 Decorative bridging stitches 20 Shell tuck stitching on collars and curves 25 Smocking stitch 26 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 27 Scallop stitch 21 Satin scallop stitching Lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Name Decorative stitch Application Pattern Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto 29 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 3.0 2.0–4.0 (1/8) (1/16–3/16) 30 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 1.0–4.0 (3/32) (1/16–3/16) 5.5 (7/32) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.6 1.0–4.0 (1/16) (1/16–3/16) 31 Decorative stitching 32 Manual 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.
Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs. 1 Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric. Attach monogramming foot “N”. 1 Attach zigzag foot “J”.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5 Select stitch 25 , 26 or 27 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). 6 Stitch between the straight stitches. 7 Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. 1 Fold the fabric along the bias. 2 Attach zigzag foot “J”.
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks 5 down to one side. Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. 1 Attach zigzag foot “J”. J • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37). 2 of fabric, and then open up the seam Sew together the right sides of the two pieces allowances. 2 1 1 3 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance 3 Straight stitch 3 Select stitch 22 , 23 or 24 .
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 4 Heirloom stitching Start sewing. When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or mediumweight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. 1 Install the wing needle. CAUTION ● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 • Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.
Partially removing threads is called “drawnwork”. This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a loose weave. Two ways to create drawnwork are described below. ■ Drawnwork (Example 1) 1 2 5 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. 6 Press , , and is selected. 7 Press (OK key). 8 Press Pull out several threads from the fabric. (arrow keys) until X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears. to select To return to 3 . , press .
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Drawnwork (Example 2) Pull out several threads from two sections of 1 the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm (3/16 inch). 1 1 4 mm (3/16 inch) 2 Attach monogramming foot “N”. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37). 3 4 Select stitch 36 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). Sew along the center of the unfrayed section.
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Satin stitches, cross-stitches and decorative satin stitches can be sewn. All are sewn with monogramming foot “N”. Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing patterns In order to sew the patterns correctly, the following must be considered. 1 ■ Fabric Before sewing stretch or thin fabrics or fabrics with a coarse weave, affix the optional stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric or place a thin sheet of paper, such as tracing paper, under the fabric.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sew reinforcement stitches. 4 When sewing with a character stitch, reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn after each character. • When sewing a pattern with a stitch other than a character stitch, it is useful to first set the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching setting. For details, refer to “Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches” (page 57).
Repeat sewing patterns To repeatedly sew the combined pattern, follow the procedure described below. Select the pattern. 1 • For details, refer to “Combining patterns” (on the previous page). Memo ● Up to 70 patterns can be combined. ● Some utility stitches cannot be combined. ● If multiple patterns have been combined, the sewing machine stops once all the selected patterns displayed in the LCD have been sewn. To repeatedly sew the combined pattern, refer to “Repeat sewing patterns”.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 1 2 Checking the selected pattern Up to 70 patterns can be combined. If all of the selected patterns cannot be displayed in the LCD at the same time, the pattern can be checked according to the following procedure. 1 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. 2 Press , , and is selected. 3 Press (OK key). X The settings screen appears.
Changing the pattern size The size of character stitches in the Gothic font and outline style can be switched between large and small. However, the size of other patterns cannot be changed. Select a stitch. 1 Select a character stitch in either the Gothic font or outline style. 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. , , and is selected. (arrow keys) until Memo ● The large pattern size is the default.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the pattern length Changing the stitch density If a decorative satin stitch has been selected, the stitch density can be changed. 1 Select a decorative satin stitch 2 Press 3 4 . (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. Press , , and is selected. Press (arrow keys) until (OK key). X The screen for specifying the stitching density of the decorative satin stitch appears. 5 selected.
Memo Mirror imaging the pattern ● Some of the utility and decorative patterns can be mirror imaged. ● Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns. The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis. 1 Select a stitch. 2 Press 3 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. , , and is selected. (arrow keys) until 3 4 Press (OK key). X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears. Press to select . , press 5 To return to .
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 6 Storing a pattern Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for patterns, such as names, that will be used often. Up to five patterns can be stored. Press (OK key). X The contents of the selected pocket are displayed. Check the contents, and then press 7 key).
5 Press (OK key). Realigning the pattern X The contents of the selected pocket are displayed. Check the contents, and then press 6 key). (OK The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If this occurs, adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project. 1 To select a different pocket, press key). Attach monogramming foot “N”.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5 Check the sewn pattern. a If the part of the pattern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniformly, the pattern is correctly aligned. If the pattern is not sewn correctly, following the steps below to adjust the sewing. 6 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. 7 Press , , and is selected. 8 Press (arrow keys) until (OK key). X The screen for adjusting the pattern appears.
Designing a Pattern With the My Custom Stitch function, you can sew stitch patterns that you design yourself. Drawing a sketch of the pattern Prepare a grid sheet set. Draw a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet 1 set. Draw the pattern as one continuous line and with the start point and the end point of the design at the same height. Mark the points in the pattern that are 3 positioned at intersections in the grid, and then link those points with a continuous straight line.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Specify the coordinates of the second point, (OK key). 6 and then press Entering the pattern data Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and program the pattern into the sewing machine. 1 Attach monogramming foot “N”. X A screen appears, allowing you to specify the settings for the stitching between the two points. 7 stitching will be sewn between the points.
X The embroidery screen appears. a reverse/reinforcement stitching, in the same Specify the various stitching settings, such as way as with other stitches. • With this screen displayed, pressing (back key) allows you to add or remove points. Memo ● To store the entered pattern data, store it from the embroidery screen. For details, refer to “Storing a pattern” (page 120). ● The pattern in the LCD will appear different from the pattern drawn in the grid sheet set and the actual sewn stitch.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Design exampled Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch.
4 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Stitch Settings........................................................................................................128 Maintenance .........................................................................................................135 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................137 Index ...........................................
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Settings Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Utility stitches Walking Foot Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) Yes Reverse Reverse + thread-cutting No J Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 0.2–5.
Overcasting stitch 14 15 16 17 Blind hem stitch Appliqué stitch Shell tuck stitch Satin scallop stitch 18 19 20 21 22 Joining stitch 23 24 Smocking stitch 25 26 Walking Foot 13 Programmed Thread-Cutting 12 Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 11 Application Twin Needle Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Presser Foot Stitch Name Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] G Overcasting on thin or mediumweight fabrics 3.5 (1/8) 2.5–5.0 2.0 1.0–4.
31 32 33 34 35 Decorative stitch 36 37 38 39 40 41 130 Walking Foot 30 Programmed Thread-Cutting 29 Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Pattern Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Twin Needle Stitch Name ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 1.0–4.
45 46 Buttonhole stitch 47 48 49 50 51 52 Darning stitch Bar tack stitch 53 54 Button-sewing 55 stitch Eyelet stitch 56 57 Walking Foot 44 Programmed Thread-Cutting 43 Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 42 Application Twin Needle Pattern A Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.4 0.2–1.0 (1/64) (1/64–1/16) No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No A Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 5.0 (3/16) 3.
64 Side cutter 65 66 67 132 Walking Foot 63 Programmed Thread-Cutting Quilting stitch 62 (for stippling) Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Pattern Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Twin Needle Stitch Name ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— J Quilting background stitching (stippling) 7.0 (1/4) 1.0–-7.0 (1/16–1/4) 1.6 1.0–4.
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 31 Satin stitches 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No Large No Yes Yes 4 N Yes Large No Yes Yes N No Large No Yes Yes N No Large Yes Yes (length Yes N No Large, Small No 10 Decorative satin stitches Character stitches (Gothic font) N * Cross-stitches 1 Left/Right Flipping 3 Adjustable Pattern Length/width 2 Adj
134 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Left/Right Flipping 2 Adjustable Pattern Length/width Character stitches (Outline style)
Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. 2 and then slide it toward you. Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, 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.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to 5 remove any lint and dust from the race and its surrounding area. Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into 7 the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on. 1 2 1 Cleaning brush 2 Shuttle race CAUTION • Do not apply oil to the shuttle. Insert the shuttle so that the S mark on the 6 shuttle aligns with the z mark on the machine. a b a b • Align the S and z marks.
Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom Probable Cause The sewing machine does not operate. Remedy Reference The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 11 The start/stop button was not pressed. Press the start/stop button. page 49 The presser foot lever is raised. Lower the presser foot lever.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom ▲ Probable Cause Remedy There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. The selected needle is not appropriate for the thread being used. Select a needle that is appropriate for the type of stitch being used. The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. The upper thread breaks. The lower thread is tangled or breaks. The thread tension is incorrect.
Symptom Probable Cause The fabric is wrinkled. Stitches are skipped. A high-pitched noise is made while sewing. The needle threader cannot be used. The stitch is not sewn correctly. The fabric does not feed. ▼ Remedy Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly, or the bobbin is incorrectly installed. Correctly thread the upper thread and correctly install the bobbin thread. The spool is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the spool.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Remedy Reference The pressure of the presser foot is weak. Turn the presser foot pressure dial to the right to increase the pressure of the presser foot. page 39 The thread is tangled, for example, in the shuttle. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the shuttle, clean the shuttle. page 135 Zigzag foot “J” is slanted on a thick seam at the beginning of stitching.
Error messages If the start/stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in the LCD. Follow the instructions that appear. If you press (OK key), (back key) or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears. Error Message Probable Cause The motor locked up because the thread is tangled.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Nothing appears in the LCD If nothing appears in the LCD when the sewing machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. If this is the case, perform the following operation. 1 Turn off the sewing machine. Operation beep Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed, a beep is sounded. ■ For a correct operation One beep is sounded.
Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to beep each time an operation panel key is pressed. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep. 1 Removing the upper cover If the upper cover of the sewing machine was removed, re-attach it as described in the following procedure. 1 Hold the upper cover level. Turn on the sewing machine. X The LCD comes on. 2 Press 3 Press , , and is selected. 4 Press (OK key). (settings key) in the operation panel.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Index Symbols D + key ....................................................................Cover E darning .......................................................................102 designing patterns ....................................................... 123 Numerics 2-point zigzag stitch ......................................................71 3-point zigzag stitch ......................................................
needle plate ...................................................Cover C, 64 needle plate cover ......................................................135 needle position ...................................................... 55, 75 needle position button ......................................... Cover D needle set ............................................................ Cover A needle stop position ......................................................16 needle threader lever ............................
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Z zipper stitching ......................................................
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