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 NX-400/PC-420. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer (Part code: XA4813-051).
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. CONTENTS Front view 2 1 3 4 5 6 C B GETTING READY D 7 A 0 9 APPENDIX 9 Knee lifter mounting slot Plug the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot.
———————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section CONTENTS 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 8 5 8 7 6 5 7 6 UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX 1 Presser foot dial Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric. 2 Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine.
Operation buttons 2 3 1 4 6 3 Needle position button Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. Cover D Note ● Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. ● When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine.
Operation panel CONTENTS 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 GETTING READY 4 5 6 2 7 3 8 9 0 7 OK key Press this key to apply the selected item. 8 Back key Press this key to return to the previous screen. 3 Stitch selection key Press this key to select the desired type of stitch.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories CONTENTS The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. GETTING READY 1. Side cutter Part code: SA177,XC3879-002 2. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. Wide table Part code: SA537,XC4541-051 SEWING BASICS Memo ● To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center.
Introduction 1 GETTING READY Sewing Machine Features CONTENTS 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 Accessories .............................................................................................................................................Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions .......................................................... Cover B Optional Accessories ...........................................................................................................1 Introduction .......................................................................................
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— SEWING BASICS .............................................................................................45 Sewing ............................................................................................................................... 46 Adjusting the Thread Tension ............................................................................................54 CONTENTS General sewing procedure ...........................................
Reinforcement Stitching .................................................................................................. 100 Eyelet Stitching ................................................................................................................ 104 Decorative Stitching ........................................................................................................ 105 Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns .............................................................
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using. - To reduce the risk of electric shock: DANGER 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: APPENDIX INDEX 6 UTILITY STITCHES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use. SEWING BASICS 1. Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy.
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug.
CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com UTILITY STITCHES For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. SEWING BASICS For a longer service life 1.
GETTING READY CONTENTS 1 The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Understanding the LCD Screens .............................................................................12 Changing the Machine Settings ..............................................................................14 Winding/Installing the Bobbin ...............................................................................18 Upper Threading ..............................................
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. CONTENTS This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. WARNING result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
Turning on the machine 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. 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. 1 Make sure that the machine is not sewing.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Understanding the LCD Screens 1 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 Presser foot that should be used Single or twin needle Selected stitch Stitch length (mm) Stitch width (mm) SEWING BASICS Memo ● For details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly, refer to “Error messages” (page 141).
Checking machine operating procedures 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. GETTING READY Note ● For details on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. X The LCD comes on. 2 operation panel. Press (sewing machine help key) in the SEWING BASICS X The sewing machine help screen appears.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the Machine Settings 6 Changing the settings The general procedure for changing machine settings is described below. Turn on the sewing machine. (OK key). X The initial stitch screen appears again. GETTING READY 1 Press CONTENTS Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed. X The LCD comes on. Press (settings key) in the operation X The settings screen appears.
■ 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. Icon Details CONTENTS Attribute Reference Specifies automatic thread-cutting. page 58 Check pattern Allows combined patterns to be checked. page 116 Left/right mirror imaging Mirror images patterns along a vertical axis. page 119 Pattern length Adjusts the length of satin stitches.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the needle stop position The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted. Press (settings key) in the operation , , and (arrow keys) until is selected. 1 panel, and then press 1 panel, and then press Press 2 Press 3 Press (OK key). To return to , press X The screen for changing the brightness of the LCD appears. To make the LCD brighter, press X The screen for changing the needle stop position appears. to select (OK key).
Changing the screen language CONTENTS 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. Press (settings key) in the operation , , and (arrow keys) until is selected. 1 panel, and then press Press GETTING READY 2 (OK key). Press 3 selected. or SEWING BASICS X The screen for changing the language of the screens appears.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. CONTENTS This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. CAUTION machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine. ● The enclosed bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine.
1 Turn on the sewing machine. Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto 6 the spool pin. 2 Lift open the upper cover. GETTING READY • 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. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the 0 hook on the thread guide for bobbin winding, CAUTION 1 1 While holding the spool with your right hand, pass the thread behind the thread guide cover to the front.
Use scissors to cut the end of the thread f wound around the bobbin. CAUTION 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. CONTENTS ● Be sure to cut the thread as described on Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left. h Remove the bobbin from the shaft.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 2 Installing the bobbin 3 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. Insert the bobbin into the shuttle so that the 4 thread unrolls to the left. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for Actual size • Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly. 11.
CAUTION CONTENTS ● Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your finger and unroll the bobbin thread correctly, otherwise the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. Reattach the bobbin cover. 7 Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the GETTING READY bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. 2 1 SEWING BASICS X The lower threading is finished. Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with the procedure in “Upper Threading” (on the next page).
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Upper Threading CONTENTS In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS ● 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. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. 2 Raise the presser foot lever.
• If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unrolls from the bottom front of the spool. CONTENTS Press (needle position button) once 3 or twice to raise the needle. Place the spool for the upper thread onto the 6 spool pin. 1 GETTING READY • 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 1 1 Shutter While holding the spool with your right hand, pass the thread behind the thread guide cover to the front. 1 1 a base of the needle bar. Pass the thread through the thread hook at the 1 Thread guide cover 9 from the right.
3 Threading the needle Lower the presser foot lever. CONTENTS The needle threader can be used with needle size 75/11 through 100/16. For more details on the needle, refer to “Needle types and their uses” (page 33). With your left hand, hold the end of the 1 thread passed through the needle bar thread 1 hook, and then pass the thread through the thread guide discs from the front. X The presser foot is lowered. 4 Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Raise the presser foot lever, pass the thread 7 through the presser foot, and then pull out 1 Using the twin needle With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different threads. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. Be sure to use the twin needle, the extra spool pin and the spool cap.
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 threaded. 1 Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin • For details, refer to step 8 through 0 of “Threading the upper thread” (page 26). 8 needle bar thread hook, manually thread the Without passing the thread through the 1 5 • The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— a (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 CONTENTS b Press ● When using the twin needle, be sure to d Press (OK key).
Using thread that winds off quickly 2 Insert the bobbin into the shuttle. 1 • Refer to steps 1 through 5 of “Installing the bobbin” (page 22). Pass the bobbin thread through the slot. 2 Do not cut the thread with the cutter. GETTING READY 1 When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. 3 1 2 3 4 Spool net Spool Spool cap Spool pin While lightly holding the upper thread with (needle position button) twice to raise the needle.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the bobbin 5 thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine. CONTENTS bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. 2 SEWING BASICS 1 GETTING READY Reattach the bobbin cover.
Replacing the Needle 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. GETTING READY CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Memo Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even.
Hold the needle with your left hand, and then Replacing the needle Press screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. CONTENTS 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”. 4 use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp 1 (needle position button) once or 1 twice to raise the needle.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— CAUTION 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 CONTENTS The presser foot presses down on the fabric. Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the needles. CAUTION 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. Replacing the presser foot Press (needle position button) once or 1 twice to raise the needle.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Press the black button at the back of the 4 presser foot holder. Note 1 2 Overcasting foot “G” 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder Zigzag foot “J” X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot.
Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot 1 Lower the presser foot lever. 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. CONTENTS The amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric can be adjusted. Removing the presser foot holder ■ Removing the presser foot holder foot” (page 37).
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Note 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. Remove the presser foot holder.
3 CAUTION Raise the presser foot lever. 1 1 Presser foot lever GETTING READY with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break. ● Before starting to sew, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. CONTENTS ● Be sure to securely tighten the screw X The presser foot is raised.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs. The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces of fabric easier. Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left. Open up the legs at the bottom of the wide 1 table.
Turn the screw at the bottom of the legs to 4 adjust their height. ● The knee lifter can be stored attached to the bottom of the wide table. CONTENTS GETTING READY 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, SEWING BASICS While slightly lifting up the wide table, pull it off to the left. UTILITY STITCHES Install the flat bed attachment back in its 6 original position.
GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 44
SEWING BASICS CONTENTS 2 The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Adjusting the Thread Tension .................................................................................54 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length ...................................................................55 Useful Functions ....................................................................................................57 Useful Sewing Tips ......................................................
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing CAUTION CONTENTS Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. ● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, GETTING READY keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel, otherwise injuries may occur.
General sewing procedure 1 Turn on the machine. CONTENTS Follow the basic procedures below to sew. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Turning on the machine” (page 11). ↓ Select the stitch. Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). GETTING READY 2 ↓ 3 Attach the presser foot. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch.
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Positioning the fabric 1 CONTENTS 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. Turn on the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever. GETTING READY 5 The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected. 2 Press (needle position button) once or 1 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. Memo Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or 4 right to select the desired sewing speed. CAUTION ● Do not allow thread or dust to • The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed. accumulate in the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur.
After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press Securing the stitching 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 CONTENTS 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).
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). 7 release 8 on the foot controller. Press (start/stop button), or press down pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. At this time, if the start/stop button is held pressed, the machine sews at a low speed. 1 After sewing to the end of the stitching, the 9 sewing machine stops.
Memo Cutting the thread 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. 1 When you wish to finish the stitching and the 1 sewing machine is stopped, press (needle position button) once to raise the needle. 1 Thread cutter button 2 SEWING BASICS X The threads are cut and the needle is raised. Raise the presser foot lever.
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Adjusting the Thread Tension Changing the tension of the upper thread ■ Upper thread is too loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose. 5 1 2 3 1 4 3 1 2 3 4 4 Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric. Turn the thread tension dial to the right to tighten the upper thread.
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch width The stitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys. Turn on the sewing machine. 2 Select a stitch. X A screen containing settings for the selected stitch appears. SEWING BASICS X The LCD comes on. GETTING READY 1 Memo ● To reset the stitch width to its standard setting, select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value.
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Memo Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking. X The LCD comes on. 2 Select a stitch. • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68).
Useful Functions CONTENTS Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. 6 To return to Press Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches 1 Turn on the sewing machine. X The machine is now set to automatically sew reverse/reinforcement stitches. 7 Press (OK key). • When the sewing machine is turned off, the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching setting is cancelled. Select a stitch. • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68).
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 9 1 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. Turn on the sewing machine.
Press to select . , press 6 To return to . X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the sewing machine stops and cuts the thread. CONTENTS X The machine is now set for programmed thread-cutting. Press (OK key). The thread is cut here. X The initial stitch screen appears again, and appears in the lower-left corner of the screen. Memo Position the fabric under the presser foot, and (start/stop button) once.
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Saving stitch settings Select the stitch, and then adjust the stitch 1 width and length. To adjust the stitch width, press (–) and X The stitch width and length are changed. (settings key) in the operation X The settings screen appears. Press , , and (arrow keys) until is selected. 4 Press (OK key). Check the is selected, and then press (OK key). 60 INDEX X The settings for the stitch width and length are saved.
■ Using the knee lifter Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot machine is operating. With your knee, press the knee lifter to the 2 right. Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right. 1 GETTING READY ■ Installing the knee lifter Turn off the sewing machine. Insert the knee lifter into its jack on the front corner. Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the notches in the jack, and then insert the knee lifter as far as possible. 3 Release the knee lifter. X The presser foot is lowered.
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Useful Sewing Tips Trial sewing Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing, press (needle position button) to lower the needle. 2 fabric. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the UTILITY STITCHES When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the 1 sewing machine.
CAUTION Sewing thick fabrics ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) CONTENTS ■ 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. thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break.
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing thin fabrics When sewing the fabrics that may stick to the presser foot such as leathers or coated fabrics, change the presser foot to the non stick foot. 1 Leather 1 Stabilizer material or paper Sewing an even seam allowance First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric.
CONTENTS ■ 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).
SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 66
UTILITY STITCHES CONTENTS 3 The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Overcasting Stitches ...............................................................................................70 Basic Stitching ........................................................................................................74 Blind Hem Stitching ...............................................................................................76 Buttonhole Stitching ........................
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Selecting Stitching Stitch types Selecting stitching Using the operation panel keys, select the desired stitch from those shown in the LCD. Twelve of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the stitch keys. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch (left needle position) is selected.
Press , , and (arrow keys) until 6 the type of stitch that you wish to use is selected. Memo (OK key). X The screen containing the various stitches in the selected stitch type appears. ■ Understanding the screen ● For details on adjusting the stitch width and length, refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length” (page 55). GETTING READY Press CONTENTS 7 Note ● When a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” CONTENTS 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. Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot “G”. Pattern Stitch Width [mm (inch.
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Stitch Name Zigzag stitch (right needle position) 7 8 9 3-point zigzag stitch 10 14 15 16 Auto Manual Auto Manual Preventing fraying (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) Preventing fraying (right baseline/reinforcement stitching) 3.5 2.5–5.0 1.4 0.3–4.0 (1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) – Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and stretch fabrics Presser Foot 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Stitch Name Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual 0.0–2.5 (0–3/32) 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) 63 Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0.0 (0) 64 Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric 3.5 (1/8) 3.5–5.0 1.
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. CONTENTS Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, 7 and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. 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” a sewing.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Basic Stitching Stitch Name 6 Stitch Key Application – 1 Straight stitch (left needle position) Triple stretch stitch – Auto Manual Auto Manual Temporarily securing 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) – – Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (left baseline/reverse stitching) 0.0 (0) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks (left baseline/ reinforcement stitching) 0.
Start sewing. 5 • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” 1 2 When sewing is finished, cut the thread. 6 • For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” CONTENTS (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). (page 53). 1 0.0 5.5 4 5 7.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Blind Hem Stitching Stitch Name 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 0.0 (0) 3← – 3→ 2.0 1.0–3.5 (1/16) (1/16–1/8) R Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure.
Adjust the stitch width until the needle 6 slightly catches the fold of the hem. 1 1 Needle drop point 1 2 GETTING READY 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). ■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold The needle is too far to the left. Press (of the arrow keys) to decrease the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. 7 presser foot guide.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Buttonhole Stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto 43 44 Horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics – Horizontal buttonholes on 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0 areas that are subject to strain (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) – Horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics 47 48 50 51 55 Buttonholes with bar tacks on 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.
Buttonhole sewing CONTENTS 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 GETTING READY 1 1 1 1 and length of the buttonhole. Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position 1 1 UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. • When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size. CONTENTS ■ 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.
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original 9 position. ■ Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length. + the stitching from being cut. 1 ■ Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width. 1 Pin Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin a and open the buttonhole. – + 1 Memo 1 Seam ripper ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Attach buttonhole foot “A”. 2 • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37). or 47 . Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the 4 gimp thread. Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the 1 drop feed lever, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the right as seen from the front of the machine).
3 Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”. CAUTION does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. 6 1 • 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. X The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”, 1 and then pull the shank lever toward you. CONTENTS ■ 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.
Zipper Insertion Stitch Name Stitch Key Application Attaching zippers Sewing concealed seams and pintucks 3 Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual – – Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 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. Press open the seam allowance from the Inserting a centered zipper 3 wrong side of the fabric.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 6 Select stitch 3 . Inserting a side zipper 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 7 Topstitch around the zipper. 3 2 3 1 Stitching 2 Right side of fabric 3 End of zipper opening The following procedure will describe how to stitch on the left side, as shown in the illustration. 1 stitches up to the zipper opening.
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 1 Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the 8 extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge 5 of the fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), of the zipper. and then baste or pin the zipper in place.
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 d and then continue sewing. Remove the basting stitching, open the zipper, CONTENTS with the needle lowered (in the fabric), and then raise the presser foot lever. 1 Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin a of zipper foot “I”.
Zipper/piping Insertion Stitch Name 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. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a piping are described below, with the adjustable zipper/piping foot.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Securely tighten the positioning screw with a 7 screwdriver. Inserting a piping Place the piping between two fabrics inside 1 2 CONTENTS 1 out, as shown below. 1 Positioning screw 3 1 1 Fabric 2 Piping 3 Fabric 3 2 Stitching Right side of fabric Basting stitching End of zipper opening CAUTION Sew along the piping. 4 After sewing, turn them over.
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Application Auto 5 2-point zigzag stitch 9 3-point zigzag stitch 10 28 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 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0 (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) Attaching elastic to stretch fabrics – 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) J 1.0 0.2–4.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Select a stitch. 3 • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). 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 Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Key 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 1.6–4.0 (1/8) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) – Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 0.5–5.0 1.2 1.0–4.
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, CONTENTS making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué. 1 GETTING READY 1 Basting stitching 4 Attach the open toe foot. Select a stitch. 5 • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68).
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the 2 pattern spans over both pieces. Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot. CONTENTS Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and 1 place it over the lower piece.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Memo 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 Baste the fabric to be quilted. 2 • For details, refer to “Using the walking foot” CONTENTS ● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. Attach the walking foot. Select a stitch.
■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Free-motion quilting CONTENTS 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. Insert the stem of the quilter into the hole at holder. Walking foot 1 holder.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 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 After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed (to the left as seen from the front of the machine) to raise the feed dogs. 7 lever to 1 2 5 stitch. Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68).
7 Satin stitching Connect the foot controller. (page 49). 2 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. Attach zigzag foot “J”. J Narrower Wider SEWING BASICS • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37).
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Bar tack stitch 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) – Darning mediumweight fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.5 (3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32) – Darning thick fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.
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). Select stitch 54 CONTENTS 3 1 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). 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 CONTENTS Fabric that has been torn can be darned. Darning is sewn as shown below. 1 “A” to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm 4 (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser foot lever.
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as 5 possible. 1 CONTENTS 1 Buttonhole lever GETTING READY The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. 1 2 SEWING BASICS 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in 6 your left hand, and then start sewing. UTILITY STITCHES 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.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Eyelet Stitching Stitch Name 1 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 5.0 (1/4, 15/64 or 3/16) 5 Presser Foot N Start sewing. Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37).
Decorative Stitching Stitch Name Pattern Application 26 27 Sewing two pieces of fabric together across an open seam 22 Joining stitch 23 20 Shell tuck stitching on collars and curves 25 Smocking stitch 26 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 21 Satin scallop stitching Lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. Decorative stitch 37 2.5 1.0–4.0 (3/32) (1/16–3/16) 5.0 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 (3/16) (3/25–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.2 0.2–4.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Name Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 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 0.2–4.0 (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) J N Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).
Scallop stitching 1 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”. 2 Select stitch 21 . Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making 3 sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the 2 stitch length to 4.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5 Select stitch 25 , 26 or 27 . Stitch between the straight stitches. 7 Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. 1 Fold the fabric along the bias. 2 Attach zigzag foot “J”. GETTING READY 6 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. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37).
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks 5 down to one side. Joining 1 Attach zigzag foot “J”. CONTENTS Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. J 2 of fabric, and then open up the seam Sew together the right sides of the two pieces allowances. GETTING READY • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37).
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 4 Heirloom stitching Start sewing. 1 CONTENTS 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. Install the wing needle. ● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 2 Attach monogramming foot “N”. 3 Select a stitch.
■ Drawnwork (Example 1) (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. 6 Press 7 Press 8 Press Pull out several threads from the fabric. , , and is selected. (arrow keys) until (OK key). X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears. to select To return to . , press . SEWING BASICS 2 Press X The pattern is flipped. Attach monogramming foot “N”. 9 Press (OK key).
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Drawnwork (Example 2) CONTENTS about 4 mm (3/16 inch). 1 4 mm (3/16 inch) 2 Attach monogramming foot “N”. 3 Select stitch 36 4 Sew along the center of the unfrayed section. . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). UTILITY STITCHES • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37).
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing patterns In order to sew the patterns correctly, the following must be considered. 1 • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37). 2 • For details, refer to steps Select a stitch. 4 through 9 of “Selecting stitching” (page 68). 3 Start sewing.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sew reinforcement stitches. 4 When sewing with a character stitch, Combining patterns Multiple patterns can be combined and sewn together. Select the first pattern, and then press 1 (OK key). X The first pattern is selected and appears in the LCD. When you are finished sewing, use scissors to the stitching and between the patterns.
Repeat sewing patterns Select the pattern. 1 • For details, refer to “Combining patterns” (on the previous page). 3 Press 4 Press 5 Press 6 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. , , and is selected. (arrow keys) until SEWING BASICS (OK key). X The screen for specifying repeat sewing appears. to select To return to (repeat sewing). (single sewing), press . (OK key).
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 1 2 Checking the selected pattern Press 2 Press 3 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. , , and is selected. (arrow keys) until GETTING READY 1 CONTENTS 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.
Changing the pattern size CONTENTS 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. 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 1 Select a decorative satin stitch 2 Press 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. Press and Select a satin stitch 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press . (settings key) in the operation panel.
Memo Mirror imaging the pattern The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis. 1 Select a stitch. 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. GETTING READY , , and is selected. (arrow keys) until (OK key). SEWING BASICS X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears. Press to select . , press 5 To return to . UTILITY STITCHES X The pattern is mirror imaged.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 6 Storing a pattern (OK key). X The contents of the selected pocket are displayed. Check the contents, and then press 7 key). ■ Storing a pattern The contents stored in the overwritten. Create the combined pattern that you wish to pocket are X “Saving...” appears while the pattern is being stored in the pocket. • Do not turn off the sewing machine while a pattern is being stored, otherwise the pattern data may be lost.
5 Press (OK key). Realigning the pattern 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 Attach monogramming foot “N”. (back X The initial stitch screen appears again, and the pattern from the selected pocket is recalled.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5 Check the sewn pattern. a 6 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen appears. Press , , is selected. 8 Press and (arrow keys) until (OK key). X The screen for adjusting the pattern appears. Press (–) or (+). X Make the necessary adjustments according to how the pattern is sewn. Press to decrease the adjustment setting. 0 pattern.
Designing a Pattern CONTENTS 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. then link those points with a continuous straight line. SEWING BASICS 4 Determine the sewing order. 9 8 11 12 13 5 4 10 If the pattern will be repeated, determine the 2 space between the repeating patterns.
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Specify the coordinates of the second point, (OK key). 6 and then press Entering the pattern data 1 Attach monogramming foot “N”. X A screen appears, allowing you to specify the settings for the stitching between the two points. 2 Turn on the sewing machine. 3 Press Press and stitching or press to select for single for triple stitching, and then (OK key).
X The embroidery screen appears. a reverse/reinforcement stitching, in the same Specify the various stitching settings, such as CONTENTS way as with other stitches. GETTING READY • With this screen displayed, pressing (back key) allows you to add or remove points. Memo SEWING BASICS ● To store the entered pattern data, store it from the embroidery screen. For details, refer to “Storing a pattern” (page 120).
UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Design exampled Point 38 35 32 30 32 35 41 45 47 44 45 47 50 54 56 55 51 45 70 13 14 13 10 6 3 0 0 4 7 11 13 14 13 10 6 3 0 0 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 0 5 8 11 13 14 14 13 12 11 9 6 3 1 0 0 1 3 5 8 10 12 8 12 7 12 6 10 5 10 16 19 23 22 17 22 23 19 42 11 10 9 8 6 6 3 2 0 2 1 0 0 6 10 6 0 0 0 0 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 16 18 21 25 28 33 37 41 43 44
APPENDIX Stitch Settings .......................................................................................................128 Maintenance ........................................................................................................135 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................137 Index ....................................................................................................................
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Stitch Settings Utility stitches Walking Foot 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 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) Yes Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting Yes J/I Attaching zippers, basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. – – 2.5 0.2–5.
15 17 Blind hem stitch Shell tuck stitch Satin scallop stitch 19 20 21 22 24 Smocking stitch 25 Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No G Overcasting on thick fabrics 5.0 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 (3/16) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No G Overcasting on thick fabrics and decorative stitching 5.0 (3/16) 3.5–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 2.5 1.0–4.
33 35 Decorative stitch 36 38 39 41 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 1.0–4.0 (3/32) (1/16–3/16) Yes Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No J Decorative stitching 5.5 (7/32) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.6 1.0–4.0 (1/16) (1/16–3/16) Yes Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No N Decorative stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 1.0 0.2–4.
Buttonhole stitch 47 48 50 51 52 Bar tack stitch 53 54 Button-sewing 55 stitch Eyelet stitch 56 No Automatic reinforcement Thread-cutting No A Horizontal buttonholes on areas that are subject to strain 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 thick fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.4 0.2–1.
65 66 7.0 (1/4) 1.0–-7.0 (1/16–1/4) 1.6 1.0–4.0 (1/16) (1/16–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No S Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0.0 (0) 0.0–2.5 (0–3/32) 2.5 0.2–5.0 (3/32) (1/64–3/16) No Reinforcement Reinforcement + thread-cutting No S Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric 3.5 (1/8) 3.5–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 1.
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 Large No Yes Yes N Yes Large No Yes Yes N No Large No Yes Yes 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 N No Large Yes Yes (length Yes N No Large, Small No 10 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
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 6 Adjustable Pattern Length/width 5 Adjustable Stitching Density 4 Pattern Size 3
Maintenance Cleaning the machine surface Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the shuttle; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically. 1 Turn off the sewing machine. GETTING READY If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turn the balance wheel toward you until the 3 tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of the race shelf. 1 2 Shuttle race Shuttle Edge of the shuttle race Tip of the shuttle hook 2 • Be sure to turn the balance wheel toward you. Turning the balance wheel away from you may damage the machine. 2 Remove the shuttle. 4 Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Reference 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. The start/stop button was pressed, even though the foot controller is connected. Do not use the start/stop button when the foot controller is connected. To use the start/stop button, disconnect the foot controller. The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Correct the upper threading. page 24 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. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the shuttle, clean the shuttle. The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle.
Symptom The spool is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the spool. page 24 The combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct. Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn. page 33 The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 34 If thin fabrics are being sewn, the stitch is too coarse. Shorten the stitch length or sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. page 56 The thread tension is incorrect.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Probable Cause The feed dogs are lowered. Reference page 97 The stitch is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. page 56 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. page 128 The pressure of the presser foot is weak.
Error messages 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 CONTENTS If the start/stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed Probable Cause GETTING READY The motor locked up because the thread is tangled.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Nothing appears in the LCD 1 Turn off the sewing machine. Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed, a beep is sounded. ■ For a correct operation One beep is sounded. ■ If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded. (back key) in the Press (+). (–) or 3 Adjust the brightness of the LCD so that the screens can be seen. 4 again.
Cancelling the operation beep 1 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. GETTING READY X The LCD comes on. 3 Press 4 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. Push the upper cover down to re-attach it to 2 the machine. SEWING BASICS 2 Press X The settings screen appears. , , is selected. and (arrow keys) until UTILITY STITCHES (OK key).
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Index D + key ....................................................................Cover E darning .......................................................................102 designing patterns .......................................................123 Numerics A B 144 H handle ................................................................. Cover C hard case .............................................................
N P Q R S satin stitch ...................................................................113 satin stitching ................................................................99 saving patterns ............................................................120 U upper cover ............................................ Cover B, 19, 25 upper thread .................................................................24 upper thread tension .....................................................
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— W Z zipper stitching ...................................................... 85, 89 CONTENTS walking foot ............................................Cover A, 40, 96 wide table ................................................................ 1, 42 wing needle ................................................................
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