User’s Guide 219/224 Type A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Name of Parts Extension Table To Store Foot Control Standard Accessories Finishing Sewing 22 Straight Stitching on Heavy Fabrics 23 Seam Allowance Lines 23 2-3 4 4 5 UTILITY STITCHING GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Controlling Sewing Speed Up/Down Needle Position Button Reverse Stitch Button Pressure Adjusting Dial Dropping the Feed Teeth Sewing Light Presser Foot Lifter To Remove and Attach the Presser Foot To Remove and Attach Presser Foot Ankle Chang
Name of parts (Model 224) 06 04 05 03 02 01 22 07 21 08 20 19 09 10 11 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 25 26 24 23 27 28 29 36 35 34 30 33 31 32 2 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 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.
Name of parts (Model 219) 06 05 04 03 02 01 19 07 18 08 17 16 09 10 15 11 12 13 14 22 23 21 20 24 25 26 33 32 31 27 30 28 29 3 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33.
Extension Table The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. For free arm sewing Remove the extension table by pulling it away from the machine, as illustrated. (2) (1) (1) Pin (2) Hole To Store Foot Control 1. Insert the foot control in the extension table. 2. Plug the cord into the holes on the table. (1) Plug (2) Holes 3. Fold the cord as illustrated and store in the table.
Standard Accessories 02 01 03 01. 02. 03. 04. 04 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 05 06 07 08 09 C: Overcast foot E: Zipper foot G: Blind hem foot B: Transparent buttonsewing/ button hole foot R: Automatic buttonhole foot Set of needles Bobbins Screwdriver Lint brush Seam ripper Quilter´s guide Large spool holder Small spool holder Additional spool pin Spool pin felt 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 16. 5 Storage place (Open the extension table and store the standard accessories.
GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply (for Model 224) 7 1 After switching off the power 1 , connect the plugs in the order of 2, 4 and 6. 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Controlling Sewing Speed Speed Setting Lever (for Model 224) The maximum sewing speed can be controlled by the speed setting lever. Foot Controller (Model 224) Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. Foot controller type C-21365 for use with sewing machine Model 224 Foot Controller (Model 219) Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
Needle Up/Down Position Button (for Model 224) When you press this button, the needle will go up or down. If the needle is up and you press this button, the needle will go down to its lowest position. If the needle is down and you press this button, the needle will go up to its highest position. Reverse Stitch Button As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machine sews backwards.
Dropping the Feed Teeth * For button sewing and free motion sewing, drop the feed teeth. * When finished sewing, raise the feed teeth. Drop feed lever is located to the back and underneath the free arm bed. 1. To raise the feed teeth. 2. To drop the feed teeth. 1 Note: The feed teeth must always be up for normal sewing. 2 Sewing Light The sewing light is located behind the face plate. To change the bulb, take the face plate off the sewing machine by removing the set screw.
Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. (3) You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4˝) higher than the normal raised position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabric under it. (3) (2) (2) (1) Presser foot lifter (2) Normal raised position (3) Extra lift position (1) 1 To Remove and Attach the Presser Foot 2 Unplug the power supply before changing the presser foot. 1. Press the red button on the back of the presser foot ankle.
1 Changing the Needle 2 (2) (1) (1) 1. Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle position button and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. (3) Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. 2. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the clamp push it up as far as it will go and tighten the clamp screw firmly.
Winding the Bobbin Settting the Spool Lift up the spool pin and place the spool of thread on it with the thread coming off the spool as shown. (1) Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread with the flat side of the spool holder against the spool of the thread. (1) Large spool holder (2) Small spool holder (2) Removing the Bobbin Gently slide the bobbin cover plate release button to the right and remove the cover plate. (1) Lift out the bobbin.
B (2) (1) (3) A Winding the Bobbin 1 1. Guide the thread around the thread guide. 2. Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. 3. Slide it to the right. 2 Caution: Never move the bobbin winder spindle when the machine is running. 4. With the free end of the thread held in your hand, depress the foot control. Stop the machine when it has made a few turns, and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin. 5.
Inserting the Bobbin 1 1. Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running counterclockwise. 2. Guide the thread into the notch A on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. 2 A 3. Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into notch B. 3 Note: Check the threading by referring to the chart shown on the bobbin cover plate. B 4 4.
Threading the Machine 1 3 4 Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. 2 Raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter and pass the thread in the order from 1 to 5 . 5 1 1. Bring the thread from the spool and pass it through the thread guide. Then draw it down along the right slot. 2 2. Guide the thread around the bottom of the thread guide plate from right to left, then draw it upward. 3.
To Use Needle Threader (for Model 224) 1 1. Raise the needle to its highestposition. Lower the needle threader as far as it will go. 2. Push the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, and insert the hook into the needle eye. Bring the thread around the guide and under the hook. 2 (1) Guide (2) Hook (1) 3 (2) 3. Push the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, and draw the thread loop to the back of the needle. 4.
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread 1 1. Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. 2. Press the up/down needle position button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. Draw up the needle thread forming a loop of bobbin thread. 2 (2) (1) (1) Needle thread (2) Bobbin thread 3 3. Pull 15 cm (6 inches) of both threads back and under the presser foot.
Pattern Selector Dial C B A A. Recommended stitch length (Model 224) B. Set any stitch length C. Reset indication for buttonhole (Model 219) Turn the pattern selector dial to indicate a selected pattern on the pattern indicating window. (2) 1 (1) Pattern selector dial (2) Pattern indication window (1) Note: Always raise the needle above the fabric and presser foot before you turn the pattern selector dial. Stitch Length Dial The higher the number, the longer the stitch length.
Zigzag Width Control The higher the number, the wider the stitch width becomes. Note: Always raise the needle above the fabric and presser foot before you turn the zigzag width control. Infinite Needle Position When pattern number 14 is selected and the stitch width control is activated, you can move the needle between center and left needle positions.
Balancing Needle Thread Tension (1) (4) The needle thread and the bobbin thread should interlock in the center of two layers of fabric in straight seams. (3) To obtain better zigzag stitches, the needle thread tension should be slightly weaker than in the case of straight sewing. The needle thread should appear slightly on the reverse side of the fabric.
(2) (1) Straight Stitching (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 14 0123456 (4) (5) Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length: Top thread tension: Presser foot: 14 0 or 6 1.5 - 4 2-6 A: Zigzag foot Starting to Sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (see page 23). Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Lower the presser foot and pull the threads toward the back. Depress the foot control.
Finishing Sewing 1 1. To fasten the ends of seams, press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches. 2 2. Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, and draw the threads to the back. 3 3. Cut the thread using the thread cutter. The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next seam.
Straight Stitching on Heavy Fabrics 1. Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish to start sewing. Press the small black button on the zigzag foot with your left hand to lock the presser foot to the fabric. 2. Lower the presser foot with your right hand, keeping pressure on the black button with your left hand. (1) 3. Release the black button and start sewing.
UTILITY STITCHING (1) (2) Zigzag Stitching (3) 13 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (4) Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length: Top thread tension: Presser foot: 13 0-6 0.5 - 3 3-5 A: Zigzag foot (5) Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, applique and sewing on buttons.
(1) Seam/Overcast Stitch (2) (1) (2) (3) (4) 19 (3) (4) Stitch selector: Stitch width: Top thread tension: Presser foot: * Stitch length: 19 5 or 6 4-7 C: Overcast foot Set any length Place the edge of the fabric next to the black guide on the foot and brush guide. The wires on this foot prevent light weight fabric from rolling and creating a ridge. As you sew the needle falls off the fabric wrapping the threads around the raw edge to prevent raveling.
(1) Reinforced Straight Stitch (2) (1) Stitch selector: (2) Stitch width: (3) Top thread tension: (4) Presser foot: * Stitch length: 16 0123456 (3) (4) 16 0 or 6 3-6 A: Zigzag foot Set any length This strong, durable stitch is recommended where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durability. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams. Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra reinforcement.
(1) (2) Sewing Buttons (4) 13 (1) (2) (3) (4) 0123456 (3) (5) Stitch selector: Stitch width: Top thread tension: Presser foot: (5) Feed teeth lowered * Stitch length: 13 3 - 3.5 4-7 B: Transparent buttonsewing foot Set any length Tape the button over the placement mark. A pin can be placed on top the foot to form a shank. Before lowering the foot, test the needle swing, making sure the needle drops in each hole. Adjust the stitch width if necessary and lower the foot.
(1) (2) Automatic Buttonhole (3) 1 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 0 1 (4) 1. (5) Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length: Top thread tension: Presser foot: 1 4-6 0.5 - 1 2-5 R: Automatic buttonhole foot * The size of buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot R. * The button holder of the foot takes a button size up to 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter. * Make a test buttonhole on a fabric sample duplicating the interfacing and seams of the actual garment.
3. Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it will go. 3 (5) Buttonhole lever (5) 4. Draw both threads to the left under the foot. Insert the garment under the foot, and lower the needle at the starting point. 4 Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot. (8) (6) (7) (8) (9) (6) (9) Needle thread Bobbin thread Hole Starting point Note: Make sure there is no gap between the slider and the spring holder. (7) If there is a gap, the length of the rows will be different, as shown.
5. Sew slowly and stop the machine at the starting point when the buttonhole is completed. 5 Step 1: First the front bartack and left row is sewn. Step 2: Next the back bartack, a locking stitch and the right row is sewn. 6 6. Cut both needle and bobbin threads leaving about 10 cm (4 inches) of thread ends loose. Draw the needle thread to the wrong side of the fabric by pulling the bobbin thread. Then, knot the threads.
7. When finished, push the button hole lever up as far as it will go. 7 To adjust buttonhole stitch density. Set the stitch length dial between 0.5 and 1.0 to adjust the buttonhole stitch density.
(1) (2) Corded Buttonhole (3) 1 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1 4-6 0.5 - 1 2-5 R: Automatic buttonhole foot 1. Use the same procedure as described in automatic buttonhole sewing steps. 0 1 (4) (5) 1 Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length: Top thread tension: Presser foot: Note: Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used. (1) With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot.
(2) (1) Manual Buttonhole (3) 1 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 0 1 (4) (5) 1. Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length: Top thread tension: Presser foot: 1 4-6 0.5 - 1 2-5 B: Transparent buttonhole foot Note: If the diameter of the button is more than 2.5 cm (1 inch), a buttonhole must be made manually as follows. 1. Attach the buttonhole foot B. 2, 3 2. Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it will go. 3. Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole is to start, and lower the foot.
4 4. Sew the front bartack and left row, then stop the machine after sewing the desired total length of buttonhole. 5 5. Pull the buttonhole lever toward you. 6 6. Sew the back bartack and right row, then stop the machine at the starting point. 7 7. When finished, push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.
(1) (2) Zipper Sewing (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 14 0123456 (4) (5) Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length: Top thread tension: Presser foot: 14 0 1.5 - 4 3-6 E: Zipper foot To Snap On the Zipper Foot Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the ankle. (2) (1) To sew the left side of the zipper Attach the zipper foot on the right-hand side. To sew the right side of the zipper Attach the zipper foot on the left-hand side.
2. Place right sides of fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening. Reverse stitch to lock the stitches. Manually increase the stitch length to 4 and sew the zipper opening. 2 (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) 2 cm (3/4 inch) 11.3 cm (Stitch length) Reverse stitch End of opening Straight stitch To Sew 1 (1) 1. Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8 inch) fold. Place the zipper teeth next to this fold and pin in place.
3. Sew through all layers next to the fold. Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric. Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam. 3 (9) (9) Slider (10) 5 cm (2 inches) (10) 4 4. Close the zipper and spread the fabric flat with the right side facing up. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.
5. Remove the zipper foot and reattach it on its left side. Guide the edge of the foot along the zipper teeth and stitch through the garment and zipper tape. Stop about 5 cm (2 inches) from the top of the zipper. 5 (13) Remove the basting stitches (14) Reverse stitches (0.7 - 1cm) (14) (13) 6. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric, raise the foot, remove the basting stitches and open the zipper. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam, making sure the fold is even.
(1) (2) Blind Stitch Hemming (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 0123456 (4) (5) Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length: Top thread tension: Presser foot: 9 3-4 2 2-5 G: Blind hem foot 1. How to fold the fabric 1 (1) (2) (3) (4) (2) (2) (1) (1) (3) Wrong side of fabric 0.4 - 0.7 cm (5/32 - 1/4 inch) Heavy weight fabric Light/Medium weight fabric 2. How to sew (4) When the needle comes to the left hand side, position the fabric so that the folded edge comes to the left side of the guide.
2 3 Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns (2) (1) 4 5 6 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (3) (4) 0 (5) Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length: Top thread tension: Presser foot: 1 2-6 3-6 0.5 2-5 A: Zigzag foot Satin stitches are used for decorative stitches on blankets, linens, tableclothes and napkins. It is also especially attractive in applique. Note: Use tear-away stabilizer under fabric. Sew a row of stitches and adjust the thread tension so the upper thread appears on the reverse side of the fabric.
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance If stretch stitch patterns are uneven when sewn on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balance dial. (1) (2) (3) (4) (3) (1) (A) Feed balance dial Standard mark Setting mark Example: Pattern 18 (2) (4) (B) To Adjust distorted patterns (A) If patterns are compressed, correct by turning the dial in the direction of ( + ).
(1) 18 Smocking (2) (1) Stitch selector: 24 (2) Stitch width: (3) Top thread tension: (4) Presser foot: *Stitch length: (4) (3) 18 or 24 (Model 224) 3-6 3-5 A: Zigzag foot Set any length With the manual stitch length at 11.3 cm (4.5 inch), sew straight lines 1 cm (3/8 inch) apart, across the area to be smocked. (1) A looser needle thread tension will make gathering easier. Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly.
(1) (2) Quilting (3) 14 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 0123456 (4) (5) Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length: Top thread tension: Presser foot: 14 0 or 6 1.5 - 4 3-6 A: Zigzag foot (6) Quilter (6) (1) The quilting guide will help to keep the stitching lines straight. (2) Loosen the quilt guide holding screw. (3) Slide the quilt guide in the opening to the desired width and tighten the screw. Sew, guiding the quilt guideover the previous row of stitching.
(1) (2) Pin Tucking (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 14 0123456 (4) Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length: Top thread tension: Presser foot: (5) 11 5-6 2-3 6-8 G:Blind stitch hem foot Fold the fabric with wrong sides together on the foldline. Position the fabric so that the needle pierces 0.1 to 0.2 cm (1/16 inch) inside from the folded edge and lower the presser foot. Turn the guide screw and move the sliding guide next to the folded edge. Sew guiding the folded edge along the sliding guide.
(1) (2) Fagoting (3) (1) Stitch selector: 8, 10 20 (Model 224) (2) Stitch width: 3-6 (3) Stitch length: 1 *Set any length for pattern 20 (4) Top thread tension: 2-5 (5) Presser foot: A: Zigzag foot 10 20 (5) (4) Fold under each fabric edge 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) and press. Pin the two edges a tear-away stabilizer backing 0.3 cm (1/8 inch) apart. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side. Remove the backing when finished.
(1) (2) Applique (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 13 0123456 (4) (5) Stitch selector: Stitch width: Stitch length: Top thread tension: Presser foot: (6) (6) Presser Dial: 13 3-5 0.5 - 1 3-5 B:Transparent buttonhole foot 2 Baste (or fuse with iron-on fusible web) applique pieces on the fabric. Stitch around the applique making sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique. When sewing corners, lower the needle down into the fabric.
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Caution Before performing any of the following,make sure that the sewing machine is unplugged from the power source. Do not dismantle the machine other than explained on this page. 1 Cleaning the Hook Assembly Area and Feed Teeth (1) 1. Remove the presser foot and needle. Remove the screw on the left side of the needle plate with the screwdriver supplied with the machine. 2 2. Remove the needle plate and take out the bobbin. Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it. 3 3.
Replacing the Bobbin Holder 1 1-2. Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to the stopper in the hook assembly area. (1) Knob (2) Stopper 2 (2) (1) 3 3. Insert the bobbin. Replace the needle plate, inserting the two needle plate guide pins into the holes in the needle plate. Replace the screw. (3) (3) Guide hole (4) Screw (4) (3) After cleaning, be sure to replace the needle and presser foot.
Troubleshooting Condition Cause The needle thread breaks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The bobbin thread breaks. 1. 2. 3. The needle breaks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Skipped stitches 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Seam puckering 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Reference The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread tension is too tight. The needle is bent or blunt. The needle is incorrectly inserted.
Troubleshooting, continued Condition Cause The fabric is not feeding smoothly. 1. 2. 3. The feed teeth are packed with lint. The stitches are too fine. The feed teeth were not raised after being lowered. Refer to page 47 Make stitch coarser Refer to page 9 Gathering 1. 2. The needle thread tension is too loose. The needle is too heavy or light for the fabrics being sewn. Refer to page 20 Refer to page 11 The machine does not work. 1. 2. The machine is not plugged in.
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