Instruction Book Memory Craft 350e
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without proper supervision. This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. 2. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
KNOW YOUR MACHINE ................................................................................................ 2-4 Names of Parts .................................................................................................................. 2 Standard Accessories ........................................................................................................ 3 Detachable Extension Table ..............................................................................................
r t KNOW YOUR MACHINE e w Names of Parts y u i o !0 q !1 !2 !3 !8 !7 !4 !5 !6 q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 Visual touch screen Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin thread cutter Spool holder (large) Spool pin Bobbin winding thread guide Thread guide plate Thread take-up lever Thread tension dial Face plate Thread cutter & thread holder Needle threader Needle plate Hook cover plate Extension table (accessory box) Hook cover plate release button Start/stop button Auto thread cutter
Standard Accessories q q Bobbins w e r t y u !3 w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 i o !4 !0 !5 !1 !6 !2 !7 3 Lint Brush Additional Spool Pin Spool Pin Felt Spool Stand Spool Holder (Large) Spool Holder (Small) Scissors Screwdriver Screwdriver Set of Needles Embroidery hoop B (with template) Embroidery hoop A (with template) Power Supply Cord Instruction Book Template Sheets (for Built-in Designs) Instructional movie CD
Detachable Extension Table q Deatch the extension table when you use the optional Free arm hoop C. To remove, lift out the extension table toward you as illustrated. To attach, position the tabs on the base tab holes and push down gently. q Extension table w Tabs e Base tab holes w e Accessories are stored in the extension table.
GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply Turn off the power switch and insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn the power switch on. q q w e r t t w Power switch Machine plug Machine socket Power supply plug Wall outlet NOTE: After turning on the power, it takes approximately six seconds for the pattern selection window to be displayed on the visual touch screen.
Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin q Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. q Hook cover plate release button w Hook cover plate e Bobbin w e Setting the spool of thread q Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of thread.
Winding the bobbin q w z z Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide while holding the thread at the spool. q Bobbin winder thread guide q x x Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. w Bobbin winder spindle w c Push the spindle to the right. Press the Start/Stop button while holding the end of the thread. Stop the machine after the bobbin has made a few turns. Cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin.
Inserting the bobbin z z Place the Bobbin in the Bobbin Holder with the thread running off in the counterclockwise direction. q q Thread w Bobbin holder w x Guide the thread into front notch on the front of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. x e Front notch e c c Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into side notch. Pull out about 10 cm (4") of thread to the rear.
Raising the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter. z Threading the Machine c z Raise the presser foot lifter. Turn the handwheel to bring the needle to its highest position. Draw the thread around and under the thread guide while holding the thread at the spool.
c c t Slip the thread through the slit and down into the eye of the take-up lever as shown. Draw the thread down through the left channel. r Slit t Eye of the take-up lever r y vb v Slip the thread behind the lower thread guide from the right. y Lower thread guide b Slip the thread in the needle bar thread guide from the left. u Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from front to back by hand or use the built-in needle threader.
Needle Threader z z Lower the presser foot. Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind. q w Needle threader knob Hook q w x x Draw the thread down around the threader guide and under the hook. e e Threader guide w c c Release the threader knob slowly while holding the thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye.
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread z z Raise the presser foot lifter. Hold the needle thread with your finger. q Needle thread w Bobbin thread w q x Turn the handwheel one complete turn toward you. Draw the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread. x q w c Pass the needle thread through the hole in the embroidery foot and draw it up to the thread holder leaving an inch of free thread.
Adjusting the Thread Tension Balanced thread tension: Small amount of the needle thread shows on the wrong side of the fabric. q When the needle thread tension is too tight: The bobbin thread shows on the right side of the fabric. Reduce the tension by turning the tension dial to a lower number. q Bobbin thread When the needle tension is too loose: The needle thread forms loops and the stitches look shaggy. Increase the tension by turning the dial to a higher number.
Changing Needle Turn off the power switch. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. q q Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear. q Needle clamp screw w Flat side of the needle w When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it up as far as it will go and tighten the needle clamp screw firmly.
Embroidery Hoops e (A) (A) Embroidery Hoop A: q This is the standard size hoop, with a 12.6 cm (5”) by 11 cm (4 3/8”) embroidery area for sewing PC Card embroidery designs etc. w r (B) Embroidery Hoop B: e (B) This is the large-size hoop, with a 20 cm (8”) by 14 cm (5 1/2”) embroidery area for sewing large-size designs and combined designs.
StabilizerS To obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important to use stabilizers. Types of stabilizer Tear-away Stabilizer is made from a fiber that will tear easily. Use tear-away stabilizers for stable woven fabrics. After stitching, tear away the stabilizer so that the small portion left in the back of the stitching will not affect the wear. Iron-on Stabilizer is an adhesive type stabilizer for knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics. Fuse it to the wrong side of the fabrics with an iron.
Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop w z z Mark the centerlines on the right side of the fabric with tailor’s chalk. q q Fabric w Centerlines x t x r Loosen the hoop tightening screw of the outer hoop and lay the fabric and the inner hoop over the outer hoop. Place the template over the fabric, matching centerlines. e Hoop tightening screw r Inner hoop t Template y e c c y Outer hooop e v Set the inner hoop into the outer hoop and tighten the hoop tightening screw.
Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine Turn the attaching knob so it is parallel with the hoop, and set it on the carriage. Attach the hoop by fitting the pins into the carriage holes. q q Attaching knob w Carriage holes e Pins e w q Turn the attaching knob clockwise. CAUTION: START STOP Always provide sufficient clearance for the embroidery carriage behind your machine before starting the machine. Never try to move the carriage by hand or touch the carriage while it is moving.
KEY OPERATIONS q Designs Pattern Selection Window Hoop Size A(F): 126 X 110 mm 1 2 3 4 When the machine is turned on, the pattern selection window of the built-in design appears on the visual touch screen. A Z 5 6 7 8 NOTE: After turning on the power, it takes approximately six seconds for the pattern selection window to be displayed on the visual touch screen.
Mode Setting Designs Hoop Size A(F): 126 X 110 mm 1 2 3 Press the Mode key and the mode selection dialog box will open. Press one of the following keys to select the desired opertion. 4 A Z 5 6 7 8 q SET key Press this key to open the machine setting window. You can customize the machine settings to suit your preference. w Help key Press this key to view the help topics for basic operations.
Machine Settings Pressing the SET key will open the machine setting dialog box. q SET tab Press the SET tab to customize the machine settings. e 5 r t y w Flag tab (Language selection tab) Press the Flag tab to select the language for the screen display. You can select one of 11 languages. Screen Contrast Eco Mode 10min inch/mm SET q + e Screen contrast The visual touch screen contrast can be adjusted. Press the Plus key, to sharpen the screen contrast.
i Key Position Adjustment o Maximum speed setting 650spm i Key position adjustment If you think the touch panel keys are out of alignment, you can correct it in the key position adjustment window. Yes SET + !0 Sewing Light !1 Auto Thread Cutter Register When you press the Yes key, the window (A) will be shown. With your finger, press the Black cross (+) signs as they appear in order. When you press the last Black cross (+) sign, the window (B) will be shown.
!2 Thread selection There are four brands of embroidery threads to choose from. Press the corresponding key of the thread you wish to use. The color code of the selected brand will be shown in the embroidery screen.
Language Selection t y o You can select one of the following 11 languages by pressing the corresponding key. !0 q English w French e Spanish r Italian t Dutch y German u Portuguese i Swedish o Russian !0 Finnish !1 Japanese q w e r Press the register key to confirm your selection. i u !1 On-screen Help You can view on-screen help for the basic operations of the machine. Press the Help ? key and the help index window will open.
Selecting Built-in Designs r Built-in Designs The pattern selection window for the built-in designs will appear when the machine is turned on. 1/14 Hoop Size A(F): 126 X 110 mm 1 2 3 4 There are 100 ready-to-sew designs available in this category. You can also open design files saved in the internal memory. Press the Built-in/Saved key to switch between the built-in designs and saved designs.
Ready to Sew screen (continued) w q A stitch image of the selected design and function keys as well as information of the selected design are indicated in the Ready to Sew screen. Ready to Sew q Color section key Press this key to show the complete image of the selected design or partial image of each color section. A Z w Next/Previous section keys To view the next color section, press the Next section key. Press the Previous section key to view the previous color section.
!1 !2 i Trace key You can check the size of the sewing area by pressing this key. The carriage traces the outline of the selected embroidery pattern without stitching. The carriage will return to the starting position after tracing and the screen will return to the previous display. To cancel the outline tracing, press the cancel key.
EMBROIDERY SEWING Starting to Sew Embroidery z Ready to Sew z Select the desired pattern. A Z Mode x c Jog ST x Lower the presser foot, press the Start/Stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches. Press the Start/Stop button again to stop the machine. START STOP c Raise the presser foot, cut off the thread tail close to the beginning of the starting point and lower the presser foot.
MONOGRAMMING Gothic Monogram Selection Window AB In the monogram selection window, you can program lettering by pressing the alphabet keys directly. After you press an alphabet key, the letter is memorized and the cursor is moved to the right side. A(F) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Font A Z AB AB Mode A Z L M S OK Selecting the fonts You can select one of 3 styles of font as well as 2-letters and 3-letters monogramming.
w e Font A Z i u AB AB Mode o q Number/Symbol key When you press this key, the number and symbols will appear. To select the number or symbol, press the correspondent key. Press this key again to return to the letter selection window. q y L M S t OK w Delete key Characters can be deleted when they are underlined by the cursor. Move the cursor under the letter, number or symbol you want to delete and press the Delete key.
Monogram Embroidery Example: “Bear” in Gothic style z Gothic z Press the font key and select the Gothic style letters. Select “B”. AB A(F) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Font A Z AB AB Mode x L M S Gothic OK x Press the Letter case letters. AB B A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Z Font AB AB Mode L M S Gothic OK c Select “e”, “a” and “r”. Press the OK key.
b b Use the Jog keys to adjust the position of the hoop to match the centerlines. q Jog keys w Centerlines Ready to Sew Bear A(F):126 x 110mm Mode q A Z NOTE: You can select one of the 3 placements of the monogramming, left justified, center justified or right justified, by pressing the Justification key. e Jutification key Jog ST e n n Lower the presser foot, press the Start/Stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches. Press the Start/Stop button again to stop the machine.
z 2- Letters Monogram Gothic AB Example: 2-Letters with a crest A(F) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z z Press the Font key. Select 2-Letters. Font A Z L AB AB Mode A Z M OK S x x Select the crest. 2 Letters AB A(F) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Z Font A Z AB AB Mode L M S OK c c Select letters “A” and “B”. Press the OK key.
Correcting the Monogram Gothic AB Deleting a letter BEAT A(F) Example: To delete “E” from “BEAT” z A Z L AB AB Mode M S OK Gothic AB BEAT A(F) x Gothic BAT AB AB c x Press the Delete Font A Z Mode z Press the key to shift the cursor under the letter to delete. Font L M S key. OK c The letter “E” will be deleted.
OPTIONAL ITEMS q PC Cards (optional item) Inserting and ejecting a PC card Insert the PC card into the slot with the front side facing toward you. Push the card in until it clicks, the eject button will pop out. q PC card w Eject button NOTE: When the card is properly set, the red bar on the eject button will show. w Ejecting the PC card Press the Eject Button to eject the PC card. Take out the PC card from the machine.
USB Memory (optional item) The USB memories can be used to save stitch data and transfer the embroidery designs between the MC 350E and your PC. The USB memory is available at camera shops, PC supplies stores etc. in various sizes and forms. Open the small door under the card slot. Insert the USB memory into the USB socket on the MC350E.
EDITING MODE The editing function allows you to modify and combine embroidery patterns to create your own original designs. Built-in Designs Hoop Size A(F): 126 X 110 mm 1 2 Editing Screen 1/14 3 Press the Edit tab to open the Editing window. 4 A Z 5 6 7 8 Mode q The Hoop selection dialog box opens to allow you to select the hoop you wish to use.
Importing the designs in the Editing window. Press the Built-in design, PC card or USB memory tab in the editing window. Edit Size A Z Mode B: 140x200mm OK Built-in Designs Cancel Press the desired Pattern selection key or enter characters for monogramming. 1/14 Hoop Size A(F): 126 X 110 mm 1 2 3 4 The selected pattern will be displayed in the Editing window.
Moving the selected pattern (continued) You can move the selected pattern also by pressing the Layout keys Press the Layout keys to move the pattern to the desired position in the Editing window. The carriage will not move when you are pressing the layout keys since pattern position will move relatively to the hoop, not to the machine. q Layout keys Edit Size A Z B: 140x200mm Mode OK Cancel q w NOTES: The appearance of the Layout keys is the same as the Jog keys but their function is different.
q Edit Resizing the selected pattern When you press the Size key, the size adjusting dialog box will open. You can change the size of the embroidery patterns from 90% to 120% of the original pattern size. q Size key Size A Z The size will change 1% each time you press the plus or minus keys. B: 140x200mm Size Mode OK 100% Cancel Press the Plus key to enlarge the pattern size. Press the Minus key to reduce the pattern size. Cancel w OK e r To cancel size change, press the Cancel Cancel key.
Deleting the pattern When you press the Delete key, the selected pattern will be deleted. q Delete key Edit q Size A Z w A(F): 126x110mm Mode OK Cancel r Magnifying the pattern image Press the Magnifier key to show a magnified image of the selected pattern. Press the Return key to return to the previous screen.
SAVING A FILE Edit When you press the Save file key, the Save file dialog box will open. q Save file key Size A Z A(F): 126x110mm Mode OK Cancel You can select a memory location from Built-in memory, ATA PC card or USB memory. Press one of the following keys to select the desired location to where you wish to save the file.
Creating a new folder Save File You can create your own folder and assign the desired name to it. ABC Press the New folder key and the keyboard window will open. q New folder key q Enter the folder name and press the OK OK key. The new folder will be added to the folder list. w OK key Cancel OK To go back to the folder list without creating a file, press the Cancel Cancel key. e Cancel key NOTES: Only 8 characters can be entered.
Deleting the file When the memory is full, a warning message will appear. Press the OK OK key and go to the open file window then delete the file that you do not need. Short of memory space, the file cannot be saved. Press the Built-in design, PC card or USB memory tab to select the location of the file to delete. USB Memory Stick Press the Delete key and the File delete dialog box will open.
z CREATING AN ORIGINAL DESIGN Designs 17 18 19 Example: To combine the built-in design #23 and a word “Apple” 20 A Z 21 22 23 z Select design #23 from the built-in designs. 24 Mode x x Press the Edit tab. The screen changes to the Editing window with the selected pattern image. Ready to Sew A Z Beige Gray 223 Jog Mode c ST c Press the Monogram tab.
n Gothic n Select “p”, “p”, “l” and “e”. Press the OK key. AB Apple B A Z Font A Z m L AB AB Mode M S OK m Lay the patterns out by dragging or using the Layout keys. Edit Size A Z Apple A(F): 126x110mm , Mode OK Cancel , Press the OK key and the display will change to the Ready to Sew screen. Start the machine to sew.
z CARE AND MAINTENANCE q Cleaning the Hook Race WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. e w NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained in this section. x Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and mild soap. r z Remove the setscrews with the screwdriver supplied with the machine. Remove the needle plate. c r x Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.
Replacing the Light Bulb WARNINGS: Turn off the power before replacing the light bulb. The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it. To remove: Remove the cap and setscrew. Remove the faceplate. Pull out the bulb from the socket. q w e To replace: Insert a new bulb into the opening of the socket. Attach the faceplate with the setscrew, and attach the cap.
Troubleshooting Problem: The machine is noisy Cause: 1 Threads have been caught in the hook mechanism. The needle thread breaks. 1 2 3 4 5 The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread tension is too tight. The needle is bent or blunt. The needle is inserted incorrectly. The needle thread is not set in the thread holder when starting the machine. Reference: See page 47. See pages 9, 10. See page 13. See page 14. See page 14. See page 12. The bobbin thread breaks.
852-850-008 (E) Printed in Japan
