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JANOME Memory Craft 11000 Special Edition Instruction Booklet

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1. 2 Designs sT 126x110mm 0 200 26 y 1 G x A M 1 Select pattern ST41 2 Press the editing key ens Select the hoop SQ O T Press the layout key to move the design down and to Da the right Press the duplicate key 4 d Q 200x200 3 Press the horizontal flip key BH nu nn m Press the layout key to move the duplicate to the left P 7 Press the duplicate key T 4 Press the vertical flip key gt Press the layout key to move the duplicate Eor K x JE Press the duplicate key Press the horizontal flip key Press the layout key to move the duplicate to the right NOTE If you press the grouping key you can move the combined patterns as a single group 5 Press the color grouping key to unite the color sections of the same color The color grouping window will open be
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4. 1 2 d Q 200x200 qt 10 VES 1 Select built in pattern Template 5 Press the editing key i G 9 ern 2 The editing window with the selected pattern will m open 3 Select pattern FA20 A design image will appear in BA c the editing window as 4 Drag the pattern to the bottom corner of the pue 09 79 n backdrop x Press the duplicate key 6 T WE 5 Lay the duplicate along the backdrop i AS Hs i 6 Repeat the above steps to form a heart shape with a series of patterns A D3 7 Press the color grouping key to unite the color sections of the same color 8 Press the OK key The to Sew screen will open 9 Press the next section key to skip the template pattern C 1 10 Press the Start Stop button to sew NOTE Patterns template 1 to 14 are used as backdrops for the chain of the patterns The template patterns can be resized from 50 to 150 96 of the original size 87 7 10cm 7 10 3 to 4 ds 4 LO XY om gt 1000mm T NN to save for printing via MC11K tools 07 enr diea 7 SNS c
5. T ne 70 Press the embroidery mode key to enter the embroidery mode The following 5 categories are available in the embroidery mode Press the next page key to view the next page Press the previous page key Tc to view the previous page 1 Built in designs The visual touch screen shows the built in design window when the embroidery mode key is pressed The Memory Craft 11000 provides 170 ready to sew built in embroidery designs 2 Monogramming Press the monogramming key to open the monogramming window You can sew monograms in 12 different fonts plus border designs and stitch patterns similar to the ordinary sewing refer to page 74 3 PCDesign card Press the PC design card tab to open the designs from the PC Design cards optional items 4 Quick design menu You can select the desired embroidery design from the categorized design lists 5 Editing In the Editing window you can modify and combine patterns to create original designs gt i 6 Colors 70x79mm 1 Press the Built in Design Tab Press the pattern selection key to select the desired pattern The embroidery screen will appear Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys so that the needle drop position comes right above the center of the reference lines on the fabric 1 Jog keys 2 Needle drop position 3 Cente
6. 88 J T 0 1 AcuFil quilting AcuFil quilting is a method for filling a large size quilt with the AcuFil design patterns embroidery stippling patterns using the hoop AQ Some ready to sew AcuFil design patterns AQ 1 to 4 and element patterns SP 1 to 20 for making your original design are included as the built in designs Study and follow the steps below when stippling a large size quilt Step 1 Prepare quilt layers and measure the size of the embroidery area to be stippled Leave a 7 10 cm 3 to 4 allowance around the embroidery area see page 91 Step 2 Select an AcuFil design pattern from the built in designs or create your original pattern by combining the element patterns Step 3 Calculate the optimum pattern size for your quilt and adjust the pattern size automatically by using the AcuFil calculator see page 89 Step 4 Save the adjusted AcuFil design pattern and print template sheets using AcuFil Print Tool included in MC11K Tools Step 5 Mark the centerlines and the up mark on the quilt top and place the template sheets to check the arrangement of the AcuFil design patterns Mark the reference lines for the first pattern in the center of the quilt Step 6 Position the quilt layers on the hoop AQ using the AcuFil template as a reference and set the quilt layers to the hoop with the magnetic clamps see page 91
7. 84 Flipping a 2 84 Resizing a 84 Zooming in the editing window 85 Customizing the display color 85 Combining the patterns creating a square frame 86 Using a template pattern to create the pattern chain 87 Stipple Quilting with the Hoop AQ 88 Stipple Designs ccccccsesseeeeeecceeeseececeecaeeseeeeesauaeeeeeeeseas 93 saving and Opening 94 TNE n 94 Creating a new folder 94 Changing the name of the folder or file 95 Deleting the file or folder 95 Opening the file cccccececesesseeseeeeeeeeeeeesaeneseeeeeeees 96 Direct PC Link E 97 ONAL ITEMS LU I FAL ud 98 PE 99 USB Memory 5 100 CD ROM Drive eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnn nen 101 Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog 102 Cleaning the Inside of the Face Plate 103 Troubleshooting 104 STITCH DESIGN CHART 106
8. 9 The embroidery screen will appear Press the edit key to enter the editing mode Move the letters to the center 5 wp 0 Press the arc key to open the arc layout window 1 Upward arrow key Press this key to make a lower arc 2 Downward arrow key 2 Press this key to make an upper arc 3 Outward double head arrow key 3 4 Press this key to enlarge an arc 4 Inward double head arrow key Press this key to shrink an arc 80 Press the downward arrow key to make an upper D Each time you press the arrow key the arc will be deeper Pressing the arrow key in the opposite direction makes the arc shallower J d NOTE The curvature will change when the downward or upward arrow key is pressed but the arc length will remain the same maje Press the double head arrow key to adjust the size of the arc Move the arc to the desired position by pressing the layout keys or dragging the arc with your fingertip D TL Y p H AD After choosing the shape of the arc press the OK key in the arc layout window to define it wn m aHa g EHE 9 Press the OK key in the editing window and the design will be shown on the embroidery screen
9. 85 Zooming in the editing window Press the zoom in key to get the zoom in view of the editing window Pressing the zoom in key again will further enlarge the view 1 Zoom in key To scroll the window press the scroll key and drag the window in the desired direction Press the scroll key again to cancel the scroll command 2 Scroll key Press the exit key to return to the original window Customizing the display color The background color of the editing screen and section color of the design image can be changed to your preference You can simulate the colors of the actual fabric and threads on the screen by customizing the colors of the design image or editing window Press the custom color key and the custom color window will open Press the color part key lt to select the editing window or design image to change the color If you wish to change the thread color select the color section of the design you wish to change by pressing the page keys T To select the hue press one of 24 color tiles To change shade of the selected color press and drag the slider x up or down You can assign the name to the customized color for the color section by pressing the name key The assigned name will be displayed instead of the name and code of the thread color in the embroidery window Combining the patterns creating a square frame
10. 23 Language Selection Flag mode 24 On screen Help Movie 25 Utility Me CE aa 26 Straight SULCIS 27 wirzigi qe TO SOW ERR RO 27 Sewing from the edge of thick fabric 27 Changing sewing direction 27 Securing SEAMS seseina 28 C tting Meads 28 Using the seam guide lines 28 Variety of straight stitches 29 Manual stitch SettiNgS 30 SUCISS 31 Manual stitch settings 31 cloth arate ction C 32 Variety of overcasting 33 Blind hemming EN S S S 34 Adjusting the needle drop position 34 Visible hemming NN EE s 35 Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches 36 Variety of Bultonholes diuites t camini tdt ava e ptus 36 Sensor Square buttonhole 37 Automatic square buttonhole 38 Corded buttonhole
11. 39 PAU al SC TUNG 39 Big T 40 To adjust the evenness of darning stitches 40 TACTIC 41 Fly stitches B19 B20 cenae sto ireatntunica ttn eq atomes 42 mc w 42 Twin Needle Sewing 43 Decorative una 44 1 RC T 45 Patchwork and Quilting 46 Programming Pattern Combinations 47 Programming the auto lock 48 Programming French vr puCusp txt dni tyr 48 Editing the stitch pattern combination 49 Monogramining Me T 50 Programming a molOOE elt 51 Sewing Applications 52 Rolled eEmMMING Mt RT 53 ZIDDe SOWING EES 54 Lapped zipper sewing 54 Concealed zipper 56 Easing a sleeve top Edging contraction 58 E 58 BURON SEWING c 59 wies eM e 60 A RA 61
12. r USB zc Memory CD ROM Bm c4 Other Insert an ATA PC card into the card slot of the machine Press the open file key and the open fie window will open Press the ATA card tab and the folder list will be displayed on the screen Press the desired folder icon to open Select the desired pattern by pressing the pattern icon FS E M 001 M 002 YELLOW 9 A CAUTION Do not turn the power off eject the card or remove the USB memory key while a warning message has been displayed on the screen Otherwise the saved data will be lost or the memory will be damaged 99 Open File Location USB Memory EJ Embf FLOWER 2 M_001 I st 126x110mm 0 1 497MB oix ATA Card 100 USB Memory Keys The USB memory keys can be used to save the stitch data and transfer the embroidery designs between the MC 11000 and your PC The USB memory key are available from camera shops PC supplies stores etc in various forms Insert the USB memory key into the type A USB port on the MC 11000 Press the open file key and the open file window will open Press the USB memory tab and the folder list will be displayed on the screen Press the desired folder icon to open Select the desired pattern by pres
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14. 51 Seaming Overedge Blind Hem Rolled Hem Sewing applications are unique feature that provides r1 E LiT you with 12 useful sewing applications E When you press the sewing applications key you will Gathering Basting Button be able to choose the right stitch and its appropriate setting for your fabric and sewing project The machine will automatically set up for the selected project Tacking Applique Patchwork Quilting s There are 12 applications that you can choose from the e ie 1 Seaming 2 3 Blind Hem 4 Rolled Hem 5 Zipper Sewing 6 Gathering 7 Basting 8 Button Sewing 9 Tacking 10 Appliqu 11 Patchwork 12 Quilting NOTE Do not press the sewing applications key while programming a pattern combination otherwise the programmed pattern combination will be cleared Applications Overedge 3 X Auto 4 Blind Hem Overcasting j Blind Hem Woven Stretch Knit d Woven Stretch Knit Straight Stitch Zigzag Stitch Woven Strech Knit i WS X Auto Bastin T4 3 3CA Seaming Overedge Blind Hem Rolled Hem Gathering 1 asing h Button Gathering La om 3 IC Auto 4 Applique Vae 2 JC Aut ru _ Patchwork Tu 2 4 Quilting Tacking i Standard length 1 cm is sewn automatica
15. 81 H dp MID SQ 200x200mm In the editing mode you can edit and combine designs to create your original embroidery Press the editing mode key to open the editing window Selecting the hoop You need to select the appropriate hoop before editing the designs Press the hoop selection key and the hoop selection window will open Select one of the following hoops and press the OK key Embroidery hoop ST 126 mm by 110 mm Embroidery hoop SQ 200 mm by 200 mm Embroidery hoop AQ 140 mm by 200 mm exclusively for AcuFil Quilting see pages 88 93 Free arm hoop FA 50 mm by 50 mm optional item Embroidery hoop MA 200 mm by 280 mm optional item Embroidery hoop RE 140 mm by 200 mm optional item Embroidery hoop HH 100 mm by 90 mm optional item The editing window will open in the selected hoop size NOTE To select the embroidery hoop HH first you need to select the hoop RE Please refer to the instruction sheet of the Hat Hoop for how to use it Opening the embroidery designs You can open the built in designs monogram and designs from the optional PC cards CD ROM drive and USB memory key in the editing window To import design patterns into the editing window select the desired pattern in the pattern selection window The screen will return to the editing window with the selected pattern displayed in the editing window Edit Select
16. Normal Sew a GRE sw ov amp T Ax 900 x d C dh SG hoon o 114 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 supervi sion This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the followings Head all instructions before using this appliance DANG E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 1 Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children 2 Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this instruction book 3 Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examina tion repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4
17. Tacking is used to reinforce pockets crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed Select pattern B16 and attach the satin stitch foot F D H 3 Ha S sew Depress the foot control and sew to the required length then press the reverse button The tacking length has now been determined iii NOTE zi The maximum length of tacking is 1 5 cm 5 8 To sew the same size tack Restart for the same size To sew another tack in the same size simply depress Dinerent ene ES gt the foot control until the machine stops automatically To sew the next tack in a different size press the exit SD ey 41 o 42 Fly stitches B19 B20 The fly stitch is a triangle tacking stitch for use at a zipper fly bottom and side pockets of men s pants Attach the satin stitch foot F sew Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the bottom of the zipper fly oew the stitch until the machine stops automatically Eyelet The Eyelet is used for belt holes etc Select pattern B21 25 and attach the satin stitch foot F Depress the foot control to sew The machine will stop automatically when completed Open the eyelet with an awl puncher or pointed scissors
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19. N ci WN ko Lh Lh Lk kh LE oL gt WN O Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin thread cutter Visual touch screen ocreen up down button Knee lifter socket Feed balancing dial Extension table accessory storage Hook cover release button Hook cover plate Needle plate Automatic needle threader Thread cutter holder Face plate Foot pressure dial Bobbin winding thread guide otylus holder for the touch panel stylus opool pin Spool holder Needle clamp screw Needle Zigzag foot A Foot holder Thumbscrew Auto needle threader button Bobbin winding button Thread cutter button Speed control slider otart stop button Reverse button Auto lock button Needle up down button 13 ON OOF WN Carrying handle Power switch Machine socket Carriage release lever USB port for direct PC link USB port for CD ROM drive USB memory key Foot control jack Card ejecting button Card slot Hand wheel Buttonhole lever Retractable carriage arm Hard cover accessory storage ON OOF WN The embroidery hoops foot control power supply cord knee lifter etc can be conveniently stored in the hard cover Embroidery hoop ST with template Embroidery hoop SQ with template Foot control Power supply cord Knee lifter Set of red tip needles Bobbin thread for embroidery Felts Stabilizers Template sheets for built in embroidery
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21. Step 7 Attach the hoop AQ to the machine and sew the pattern oew the center section first then the neighboring sections one by one outward Step 8 Hemove the hoop AQ from the machine and remove the magnetic clamps Move the quilt layers to the next position to sew and set the quilt layers with the magnetic clamps Sew the next pattern and repeat this step until the quilt is completely filled with the AcuFil design patterns see page 92 AcuFil designs Preview Preview Confirm Press here to save for printing via MC11K tools 104 89 Calculating the optimum pattern size Select the desired AcuFil design pattern and a window for selecting the single pattern adjustment or the AcuFil Calculator will open Press the general arrangement 88 key to open the AcuFil Calculator for calculating and adjusting the general arrangement Enter the size of the embroidery area to be stippled The embroidery area should be smaller than the overall size of the quilt since a 7 10 cm 3 4 allowance around the area is necessary to fasten the quilt layers to the hoop Press the CA ora key to select the width or length Press the OK key to calculate the optimum size of the design pattern The adjusted overall size and the number of patterns to fill the embroidery area will be shown Adjust the number of patterns by pr
22. The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn The feed balancing dial is not set properly Interfacing is not used with stretch fabric See pages 39 See page 63 Use an interfacing Pattern selection keys do not work The electronic control circuit is not working correctly The key position is out of alignment Turn the switch off and turn it on again See page 21 Threads frequently bunch up on the underside of the stippling design pattern The minimum length of the jump thread cutting is too short See page 23 Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth Do not use chemical solvents Store the machine in cool and dry place Do not store the machine in a area of high humidity near a radiator or in direct sunlight The power supply cord can be stored in the hard cover Make sure to store the visual touch screen and embroidery carriage arm before turning off the power switch 105 Block STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing f M 2 Ze hela SIS 8 2
23. To correct the shape of an eyelet If the eyelet is open press the key If the eyelet overlaps press the key we 80 43 oome of the utility stitches and decorative stitches be sewn with a twin needle CAUTIONS Turn the power switch off before changing the needle Use the twin needle included in the standard accessories NOTE When you sew patterns with the twin needle test the stitches first before you sew Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing Insert the extra spool pin and spool supporter Then put a felt cushion and spool on it Draw both threads from the spools and pass them through the threading points from 1 to 5 Make sure that the two strands of thread from the spools do not get tangled NOTES Make sure each thread winds off from the spools as shown Threading from points 1 to 5 15 the same as for a single needle Slip one of the threads through the needle bar thread guide on the left and the other one on the right Thread the needles from the front to back NOTES The Automatic needle threader cannot be used for the twin needle When changing the sewing direction raise the needle and turn the fabric Select the pattern then press the twin needle key If the selected pattern is not suitable for twin needle sewing the twin needle key will gray out and be
24. Clasp IT 61 Frec CUEING TC 61 Quick Menu Quick Reference 62 Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns 63 EMBROIDERY MODE Embroidery TOO Sc 64 NZS a A 65 POO SS SS ss vote S IERI 65 piri M M 65 Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop 66 Setting the Embroidery Carriage Arm 67 Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine 68 Thread Holder saree aebtecenanendaatoncaavsitiensctanantels 68 Detaching the Hoop form the Carriage 69 Mode Selection cp 70 B lt DESIGNS MT 71 Starting to Sew Embroidery 73 Monogramming 74 Programming monogram 76 Placement of monogramming Pf 2 Letter monogram sss oissaxpab aa 78 Editing e moboOE STE 79 Monogramming in arC scsi issue su PSOE 80 religio ER 82 Moving a Il 83 Duplicating a pattern 83 Deleting the pattern 84 Rotating the
25. Press the hoop selection key and the hoop selection window will open Select the hoop AQ and press the OK key The editing window for the hoop AQ will open The thick grey lines indicate boundaries of base areas for the AcuFil design pattern There are 4 base areas as shown which are used as the divisors when calculating an optimum pattern size Select the desired element patterns Stippling Parts 1 to 20 and arrange them to fill up the desired base area completely You may duplicate a 60 90 mm pattern and combine them to make a larger pattern NOTE Leave an outer margin grey area when laying out element patterns since the AcuFil Calculator will adjust the pattern size to 90 1109 of the original size Press the OK key if the layout and arrangement are satisfactory Press the key to open the AcuFil Calculator window Enter the size of the embroidery area to be stippled Calculate the size and save the adjusted pattern to print the template sheet see the previous page 7 to 10 Embroidery hoop AQ The hoop AQ AcuFill Quilting is uniquely designed for stipple quilting with the AcuFil design patterns 1 Outer hoop 2 Attaching knob AcuFil template 4 Magnetic clamps 4 CAUTION The magnetic clamp can damage items such as credit cards floppy disks etc Do not use the
26. disabled After twin needle sewing is finished press the twin needle key and the warning message will appear Press the OK key and replace the twin needle with a single needle Hemstitch 2 gt lt T 44 The patterns in this section are programmable and you can make a pattern combination Patchwork and quilting stitches Q Stitches in this group are for patchwork quilting and applique NOTE Patterns Q1 to Q7 are not programmable Heirloom stitches H This group provides the heirloom stitches and cross stitches for craft sewing and home d cor Decorative satin stitches S The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same To elongate the stitch press the adjust key to open the manual setting window Press the key to increase the elongation ratio or press the key to decrease the elongation ratio The stitch density and width can also be altered Press the OK key to register the elongation ratio Decorative stitches
27. included in the standard accessories If you open these designs in the editing mode there will be blank spaces above and below the design 93 Ii SQ 200x200mm y ian E pi w Save File Wil c Location J J 0 6 3 Od BS J w eun File Name M 004 1 V M 001 amin 4 ATA t t moos Memor mn TD NEW Save File Location Built in z silt NEW USB 94 Saving a file The original embroidery design created in the editing mode or programmed pattern combination in the ordinary sewing mode can be saved as a file in the built in memory ATA PC card optional item USB memory key optional item or the PC connected with a USB cable in embroidery mode only When you press the save file key the folder labeled Embf in the embroidery mode or in the ordinary sewing mode will be displayed on the screen Press the icon of the desired folder to select The save file window will open The file name will be automatically assigned starting from M 0O01 in order Press the OK key and the file wi
28. page 67 2 Turn the power switch off 3 Remove the extension table 4 Hook your finger on the bottom of the fillet and draw the fillet out to the left 2 Fillet For flat bed sewing 1 Return the carriage to the home position 2 Turn the power switch off 3 Insert the fillet and slide it to the right between the free arm and carriage base 4 Attach the extension table 3 Carriage base 4 Free arm NOTE Do not pull or push the carriage base WW i 1 LE M ha wm oO 2 First mak sure the power switch is off and then insert the foot control plug into the jack on the machine if you wish to use foot control Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into the machine socket Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn the power switch on 1 Power switch 2 Machine plug 3 Machine socket NOTES Make sure to use the power supply cord that came with the machine If you turn off the power switch wait for 5 seconds before turning it on again The foot control cannot be used in the embroidery mode WARNING While in operation always keep your eyes on the sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take up lever handwheel or needle Always turn off the power switch and unplug the machine from the power supply
29. seam the machine will sew several locking stitches in place then stop sewing automatically U5 Triple stretch stitch This strong durable stitch is recommended for areas 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 strength U5 U6 U6 Stretch stitch This is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate lin x ee DEC ae her puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat 29 Utility U Straight Stitch 98 30 Manual stitch settings When you press the adjust key the screen shows the manual setting window You can alter the needle drop position of the straight stitches stitch length and needle thread tension Press the key to move the needle drop position to the right Press the key to move the needle drop position to the left Press the or key in the middle to alter the stitch length This machine is equipped with automatic thread tension control however you may need to manually adjust the tension balance depending on the sewing condition or you can fine tune the thread tension to suit your prefer ence Press the key to increase the tension Press the key to deceas
30. shown Draw the thread to the left and slip it into the slit of the thread holder from the bottom and cut the thread with the thread cutter as shown Press the auto threader button again The threader goes up automatically and pulls the thread out through the needle eye Pull the loop of thread to the back NOTES The automatic needle threader works well on the needles Nos 11 14 sewing threads Nos 50 90 and Janome embroidery threads Thick threads Nos 20 and 30 are not suitable for the automatic needle threader NOTES You may need to hold the thread end with your hand when threading certain kinds of threads When threading monofilament thread hang the thread end on the thread holder on the face plate A CAUTION Do not turn the handwheel while the automatic needle threader is in the lowered position to prevent it from damage Do not touch the automatic needle threader while it 5 moving If the automatic needle threader is locked by turning the handwheel accidentally release it as follows Carefully turn the handwheel to move the needle up or down a little so that it frees the automatic needle threader Press the auto needle threader button to restore the automatic needle threader to the up position OR e If the automatic needle threader will not return to the up position by pressing the auto needle threader button correct it as fol
31. 0 a Y 6 Press the OK key and the embroidery window for the combined patterns will open Press the exit key to return to the previous screen without grouping the color NOTE The starting point of the edited design is always in the center of the hoop NOTE Patterns with a custom color cannot be grouped C 5 EN R NY C dus Sm Using a template pattern to create the pattern chain
32. 5 Attach the zipper foot E to the left pin Backstitch across the end of opening to 1 cm 3 8 Stitch through the garment and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot Stop about 5 cm 2 from the top of the zipper Lower the needle into the fabric raise the foot remove the basting stitches and open the zipper 6 Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam making sure the fold is even 55 zipper Concealed zipper sewing NOTE You need the optional concealed zipper foot part number 200 333 001 available from Janome dealers Press f at end of seam 4 eS Es ilios EDIDI np Press the concealed zipper icon and the window will show the step by step icon keys Press each icon key as you go through the sewing process and the machine will automatically set up for each step of sewing and the required foot will be shown on the screen Fabric preparation Provide a concealed zipper 2 cm 3 4 longer than the opening size Attach the zigzag foot A Place the right sides of the fabric togather and sew to the end of the opening with a 2 cm 13 16 seam allowance Press the reverse button to lock the seams Press the basting icon key and baste the opening 0 3 cm 1 8 inside of the seam line Place the right zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place Fold u
33. Insert the PC Design card into the slot with the front side of card facing to you Push the card until it clicks then the eject button will pop out 1 Front side of card Marked with a triangle When the card is properly set the red bar on the eject button will pop up 2 Eject button 3 Red bar Ejecting the PC card Press the eject button to eject the PC card Take out the PC Card from the machine NOTE When turning the power switch on with the PC card inserted it will take sometime to start up the machine Importing embroidery designs from a PC Design card Press the card tub in the embroidery mode The pattern selection window of the PC Design card will open Press the next page key to view the rest of the card contents Press the icon key of the design you wish to import NOTE You cannot access PC Design cards from the open file mode L CAUTION Do not turn the power off eject the card or remove the USB memory key while a warning message has been displayed on the screen Otherwise the saved data will be lost or the memory will be damaged 98 4 The MC 11000 is compatible with the ATA PC card Location 0 6 4MB which can be used to save files and transfer the data between the MC 11000 and your PC The ATA PC card consists from an adapter and CompactFlash available from computer shops and camera shops 2 Erbi
34. Never operate this sewing machine with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing ma chine needle 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break 12 Do not use bent needles 13 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 14 Switch the sewing machine off O when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading the needle changing the needle threading the bobbin and the like 15 Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned in this instruction book SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice Please note that on disposal this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical electronic products If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance European
35. Union only TABLE OF 5 GETTING READY TO SEW Names OF PANG aceites obra 2 Standard Accessories and 4 EXIM SION om c 6 Connecting the Power 7 Machine Operating Buttons L5 nin rini rta oa rue en 8 Controlling Sewing Speed 9 Setting the Spool of 10 Winding the 10 Inserting the Bobbin 11 Threading the Machine 12 Using the Automatic Needle Threader 13 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 14 Changing Needles m 15 Fabrics and needle chart 15 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot 16 Knee e 16 Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot 17 Adjusting the Foot 55 17 Mode Selection nnn 18 Machine Settings EP 19 Common SOCIO EEA 20 Ordinary sewing mode settings 22 Embroidery mode settings
36. You can save the monogramming or text as a file 6 Cursor keys These keys are for editing your monogram Press the left arrow key to move the cursor to the left Press the right arrow key to move the cursor to the right 7 Delete key Press this key to delete the character or symbol with the cursor under it 8 Page keys Press ED key to view the previous page Press 2 key to view the next page Punctuation marks and diacritics are available on the subsequent pages Monogram TL C Auto Programming monogram oimply enter the characters to program a monogram Example p Cat in Block style Script Broadway 1 Press the font key and select the symbols Select i 2 Press the font key and select Block style Enter C Press the letter case key to switch to the lower case Enter and f 4 Press the next page key twice Enter Editing the monogram Example to replace uil of the above example with 5 Press the left cursor key to move the cursor under 6 Press the delete key and BJ will be deleted 7 Press the font key and select the symbols Enter andit will be inserted before Saving the monogram Pressing the save file key opens the save file window to allow you to save the monogram as a file To open the saved file press the open file key NOTE Hefer to page 96 for detailed instructions
37. down the buttonhole lever to restart 5 When buttonhole sewing is finished push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go 6 Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting A 6 threads Cut the opening with the seam ripper Use an eyelet puncher to open a keyhole buttonhole No gap NOTE Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front stopper otherwise the left and right lengths will be different 37 Auto BH Pull Button Holder firmly otep 1 Sew to length required then press f 4 Step 2 3 Sew up to start position X then press f Step 3 Sew to the end 22 then press f olep4 Machine stops when BH is completed Restart for the same size gt Different size 38 Automatic square buttonhole Select pattern B2 Pull the button holder all the way out Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric Insert the fabric under the foot Press the up down needle button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot R NOTES You do not need to pull down the buttonhole lever If you wish to change the buttonhole width and stitch density press the adjus
38. foot control the faster the machine runs NOTE The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed Operating Instructions Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing machine model MC 11000 NOTE This machine is equipped with an automatic shutdown safety feature to prevent overheating whenever the machine is running overloaded Follow the safety instructions that appear on the visual touch screen Setting the Spool of Thread Lift up the spool pin 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 NOTE Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread Extra spool pin Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on a sewing project Insert the extra spool pin into the spool supporter and then into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin Place the felt cushion on the spool pin and place a spool of thread on it as shown NOTE The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle sewing Winding the Bobbin This machine has an exclusive motor for bobbin winding which allows you to wind the bobbin while stitching 1 Slide the hook cover release button to the right and remove the hook cover plate 2 Lifto
39. for the pattern selection window to be displayed on the visual touch screen This is the required boot up time and is not a defect 9 Mode selection keys 1 Ordinary sewing mode key Press this key to enter the ordinary sewing mode 2 Embroidery mode key Press this key to enter the embroidery mode 3 Open file key Press this key to open files such as programmed stitch patterns and embroidery designs you have saved 4 Set mode key Press this key to enter the setting mode In this mode you can customize the machine settings to your prefer ence The machine settings for ordinary sewing em broidery language selection and common settings are available in this mode 5 Help movie key Press this key to view the on screen movie on the essential operations CAUTION Do not press the surface of the visual touch screen with hard or sharp objects like pencils screwdrivers or the like Utility U Straight Stitch Screen Contrast 5 v Sewing Light Eco Mode OO DD Register a Screen Saver D Auto Tension v Remaining Bobbin Thread v Feed Dog Thread Cut after Auto Lock Auto Tension v Remaining Bobbin Thread v Grid Line Grid S
40. hooped area Attaching the hoop AQ to the machine Select the AcuFil design pattern adjusted and saved in step 4 and press OK key Attach the hoop AQ after the carriage has moved to the starting position You may need to roll the quilt layers to prevent the free ends of the quilt from obstructing the movement of the carriage Stipple quilting with the Acufil design patterns First sew the center most pattern of the quilt Hemove the hoop AQ and quilt layers after the first section is finished NOTE To remove the magnetic clamp tilt and roll it off the frame Pm Place the template sheet on the next section to sew and X adjust the position of the template sheet by aligning it with Sf E E E the first pattern sewn M N Mark the reference lines for the second section Set the quilt layers in the hoop AQ and remove pins and BE basting stitches from the hooped area Go Attach it to the machine see the previous page REX NOTE Provide a wide space around the machine Prevent the free end of the quilt layers from hanging down from the sewing surface The use of the optional clothsetter table is recommended Sew the second section Repeat this step until the entire area is filled with the stippling pattern If you need to sew the quilt upside down flip the design pattern in the editing mode after setting the hoop If the outer edges of each section do not align with each otherdue to shrinkage adjust the pat
41. not need to open seams flat Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew U10 U11 Knit stitch Zigzag foot A This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the stitches U12 Double overedge stitch Overedge foot C This stitch is excellent for fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that the fabric will not ravel U13 U13 Overlock stitch Overcasting foot M This stitch finishes the edges of fabric similar to a commercial overlocking machine for a professional look The stitch width cannot be adjusted CAUTION When you use overedge foot C or overcasting foot M you must set the zigzag width at 5 0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the foot wires 33 Utility U Blind Hem 34 Blind hemming Select pattern U14 for woven fabrics or pattern U15 for stretch fabrics NOTE The stitch width of patterns U14 and U15 cannot be changed but the needle drop position will move How to fold the fabric Fold the fabric to form a hem leaving a 0 5 cm 1 4 allowance as shown A Me
42. stitches will look as if sewn by hand 46 47 Function keys 1 Program key Press this key to program pattern combinations When you press this key the cursor keys delete key memory check key and save file key will be displayed 2 Cursor keys Press the cursor keys to move the cursor to the right or left Use these keys to select a pattern to delete or adjust Delete key Press this key to delete the selected pattern 4 Mirror image key Press this key to program a mirror image of the selected pattern 5 Page keys Press key to view the previous page Press D key to view the next page 6 Save file key Press this key to save the programmed pattern combination 7 Memory check key Start over key Press this key to review the programmed patterns This key will change to the start over key after starting the machine Pressing the start over key allows you to sew the programmed patterns from the beginning Satin S Tee 117 1 Straight Stitch e _ e eo eo 48 Programming the auto lock stitch The auto lock stitch can be programmed at the end of the pattern combination This stitch is in
43. the face plate more frequently 103 Problem Cause Reference The machine is noisy 1 Threads have been caught in the hook mechanism See page 102 2 The feed dog is packed with lint See page 102 The needle thread breaks 1 A needle thread is not threaded properly See page 12 2 The needle thread tension is too tight See page 30 3 The needle is bent or blunt See page 15 4 The needle is inserted incorrectly See page 15 5 The thread is too heavy for the needle See page 15 6 The needle thread has not set in the thread holder when See page 68 embroidery sewing started The bobbin thread breaks 1 The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder See page 11 2 Lint has collected in the bobbin holder See page 102 3 The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly Replace the bobbin The needle breaks 1 The needle is inserted incorrectly See page 15 2 The needle is bent or blunt See page 15 3 The needle clamp screw is loose See page 15 4 The needle thread tension is too tight See page 30 5 The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is finished See page 28 6 The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn See page 15 Visual Touch Screen is 1 The contrast of the screen is not adjusted properly See page 20 Clear PC Card does not work 1 The PC Card is not inserted correctly See page 98 Skipped stitches 1 The needle i
44. the left side of the zipper attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side B To sew the right side of the zipper attach zipper foot E with the pin on the left hand side Fabric preparation Add 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper size This is the overall opening size Place the right sides of the fabric togather and sew to the end of the opening with a 2 cm 13 16 seam allowance Reverse stitch to lock the seam Manually increase the stitch length to 5 0 and baste the zipper opening with the thread tension loosened To sew 1 Fold back the left seam allowance Turn the right seam allowance under to form 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 fold Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place oet the stitch length and thread tension back to the default 2 Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side Lower the foot onto the topside at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge of the foot 3 Sew through all layers next to the fold Stop 5 cm 2 before zipper foot E reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle slightly into the fabric Haise the foot and open the zipper Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam 4 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side of the fabric facing up Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together
45. when leaving the machine unattended when attaching or removing parts when cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the Foot Control Operating Instructions The symbol on a switch indicates the off position of the switch For the U S A and Canada only Polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If it does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way If you wish to use the foot control pull out the cord from the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack on the machine 1 Foot control cord 2 Pin connector Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into the machine socket Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn the power switch on CAUTION Do not pull the foot control cord beyond the red mark 1 Start stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine This button can be used either in the ordinary sewing mode or embroidery mode In the ordinary sewing mode the machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider The machine runs slowly as long as this button is pressed The button will turn red when the machine is
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48. D Some utility stitches are included as programmable stitches in this group The number beside the stitch image on the straight stitch key indicates stitch counts of a programmable unit Pictograph stitches P There are 24 stitch patterns of seasonal motifs and cute designs for embellishing children s wear T o 4 Cording Use the cording foot H to sew over one or three strands of cording Knitting yarns embroidery flosses lace threads and fine wool tarns can be used for cording Attach the cording foot H Select pattern S2 for three strands cording NOTE Pattern U9 multiple zigzagg stitch can also be used Insert three strands of cording under the spring on the foot Make sure to pass each strand separately under the spring 1 Spring Pull 10 cm 4 of strands under the foot and to the rear The grooves on the bottom of the foot will hold cordings in place while stitching over the cordings sew carefully over the cordings while guiding the strands parallel and even For a single strand cording insert a strand into the center groove on the foot Select pattern U8 zigzag stitch and adjust the stitch width in accordance to the thickness of the cording 45 mS Patchwork and Quilting Q E otitches in this group are for patchwork and quilting Patterns Q1 to Q7 on the first page are special stitches for quilting grouped togeth
49. Imo 9 Enter Enter B Press the OK key and the screen will change to the embroidery screen Press the start stop button to start sewing The machine will stop automatically when the mono gram is completed NOTES The 3 letter monogram will be sewn in the same way as the 2 letter monogram The starting position for the 2 letter and 3 letter monogram is in the center of the hoop 78 Gothic 1 4 ST 126x110mm JEU Editing a monogram A TT Deleting a character Enter A 4n and T Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under R to delete Press the delete key and letter will be deleted Inserting a character Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under A Enter E The letter will be inserted before COGO 0 OB Gothic 1 4 E ST126x110mm K Monogramming in arc You can make a monogram in an upper or lower arc Enter the characters and press the OK key sA o m
50. R 8 end of the opening Reverse the stitches to secure Y the seam 5 Slide up the stopper to 0 3 cm below the end of the opening and fasten the stopper with pliers 57 Gathering In addition to the regular gathering stitch this section offers you a special stitch for easing sleeve tops Straight Stitch Gathering Easestitching Easing sleeve top oew a pair of lines 1 8 8 apart along the edge of the sleeve top Pull the bobbin threads to contract the sleeve top carefully matching it with the armhole size Make sure not to make gathers in the sleeve top Basting Auto This stitch is used for basting zipper tape or fitting of 4 garments ity Sew in the same way as that of straight stitch sewing _Basting Straight Stitch E Fag Stitch f Basting Manual Quilting Basting Attach the darning foot 2 When the basting is selected the feed dog will be D automatically lowered m Refer to page 17 for how to attach the darning foot P 2 ma 4 gt i D sew Hold the fabric taut and depress the foot control The machine will take one stitch and stop automatically Slide the fabric back for the next stitch 58 Button sewing Use the button sewing foot T and reduce the foot pressure When attaching a button to a thick fabric you need to ma
51. and B is automatically memorized 7 Press the OK key 8 The screen will change to the Embroidery screen gt 1189 0 wm m 9 Press the start stop button to start sewing the monogram The machine will stop automatically after sewing finished NOTE Use the jog keys to adjust the position of the hoop to match the reference lines 76 Ready to Sew sT 126xt10mm 2 IC Auto r 1 462 ST 66x30mm lt 7 Black 002 1 462 ST 66x30mm 600 spm lt 9 Color Change 600 spm 77 Placement of monogramming You can select one of the 3 placements of monogram left justify center justify and right justify 1 Left Justify Press the key to start sewing from the left end reference line on the template 2 Center Justify Press the key to sew in the center of the hoop 3 Right Justify Press the key to sew from the right end reference line on the template Color change You can sew a multi colored monogram by changing the thread color of each letter if you press the color change key before sewing The machine will stop automatically when each letter has been sewn Change the thread to the next color and start sewing again 1 Color change key 2 Letter monogram Example 2 Letter in an octagon Press the font key Select 2 letter select the octagon
52. ard setting mark Decorative stretch stitch patterns If the pattern is compressed turn the dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the dial in the direction of Letters and numbers 3 2 If the pattern is compressed turn the dial in the gt q direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the dial in the direction of Stitch balance of the stretch buttonhole B10 The stitch balance of the right and left rows of the stretch buttonhole may vary depending on conditions of sewing If the stitches are not balanced correct the unevenness with the feed balancing dial If the right row is denser turn the dial in the direction of If the left row is denser turn the dial in the direction of NOTE Return the feed balancing dial to its neutral position when the sewing is finished 63 64 Embroidery hoop ST This is the standard size hoop with a 12 6 cm 5 by 11 cm 4 3 8 embroidery area for sewing the built in embroidery designs etc 1 Outer hoop Inner hoop Attaching knob Hoop tightening screw Template A W nm Template for embroidery hoop ST 6 Indicates the embroidery boundary for built in designs PC Design Card Nos 1001 and up 7 Starting point for built in designs 8 Starting point for monogram in horizontal orientation 9 Starting point for monogram in vertical orientation E
53. brics and needle chart Weight Fabric Type of Needle Needle Size Very Light Chiffon Georgette Fine Lace Organdy Net Tulle Universal Ball Point 9 65 Light Batiste Voile Lawn Pure Silk Crepe de Chine Sheer Blue Tipped Needle 11 75 Crepe Chambray Handkerchief Linen Gingham Universal 11 75 12 80 Challis Percale Wool Crepe Peau de Soie Taffeta Satin Silk Surah Satin backed Crepe Qiana Single Knits Jersey Swim wear and Tricot Blue Tipped Needle Ball Point 11 75 Leather Suede Wedge Point Leather Needle 11 75 Medium Flannel Velour Velvet Muslin Velveteen Poplin Universal 14 90 Corduroy Broadcloth Linen Chintz Gabardine Felt Terry Burlap Quilted Fabrics Double Knits synthetic and natural Stretch Velour Ball Point 14 90 Stretch Terry Sweater Knits Leather Vinyl Suede Wedge Point Leather Needle 14 90 Heavy Denim Sailcloth Ticking Denim Needle 16 100 Double Faced Wool Heavy Coating Fake Fur Universal 16 100 Drapery Fabrics Leather Suede Wedge Point Leather Needle 16 100 18 110 Very Heavy Canvas Duck Upholstery Fabrics Universal 16 100 Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching Needle 14 90 The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot 1 Presser foot lifter You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm 1 4 higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure whe
54. ch each time the key is pressed Hold down the key to travel faster and jump 10 or 100 stitches at a time 3 Jog ST key Press this key to switch the jog keys to the stitch back forward keys or vice versa To use the jog keys after sewing has started stop the machine and return the stitch counter to zero by pressing the stitch back key 4 Tension adjust key When pressing this key the thread tension adjust window will open You can adjust the auto thread tension level by pressing the or key Press the default key 9 to return the tension setting to the default 5 Tension adjust window Screen Information Beside the design image the approximate sewing time in minutes number of colors design size and the hoop that should be used for the selected design are shown 1 Sewing time in minutes Number of colors Total stitch count of the design Design size Press the Pattern Selection key to select the desired pattern 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 Raise the presser foot cut the loose thread close to the beginning of the starting point and lower the presser foot 1 Loose thread Press the start stop button to start sewing again The machine will stop and trim the threads if the auto thread cutting is activated automatically when the first color section is finished Change the thread and s
55. cluded on each of the programmable stitch pages Press the auto lock stitch after programming the pattern combination The machine will sew the patterns and lock the stitch at the end of the combination then stop automatically NOTE If the auto thread cutting is enabled in the ordinary sewing mode setting the machine will trim the threads after the auto lock stitch refer to page 22 Programming French Knot Example Expanding the space between French Knots Press the program key Select the pattern D13 French Knot Select the pattern D1 Two counts of straight stitch will be inserted Select the pattern D13 Select the pattern D2 Three counts of straight stitch will be inserted Start to sew The machine will sew the programmed French Knots repeatedly 1 Editing the stitch pattern combination i Example To program the combination of patterns S19 D61 and mirror image of 519 1 Open the satin stitch page and press the program key Select pattern S19 2 Open page 4 of the decorative stitch page Select pattern D64 3 Open the satin stitch page again Press the mirror image key and select pattern S19 5 E Editing the stitch pattern combination Example To replace pattern D64 of t
56. designs USB cable Instruction book Key icon reference chart Instructional movie DVD Handbook CD ROM MC11K Tools CD ROM with instruction booklet Cloth guide Embroidery hoop AQ with template and clamps The extension table provides a handy compartment for storing various accessories Overcasting foot C Rolled hem foot D Zipper foot E Satin stitch foot F Blind hemming foot G Cording foot H Overedge foot M 1 4 seam foot O Button sewing foot T Automatic buttonhole foot R Embroidery foot P Darning foot P 2 Even feed foot with quilting bar Quilting guide bar Spool holder large Spool holder small Extra spool pin Spool supporter Felt cushion Bobbins Set of needles Screwdriver Screwdriver key Scissors Lint brush Seam ripper Buttonhole opener Button shank plate Touch panel stylus ON OOF WN MONON NNNNN amp a a a no CON OOP WBN OA CO The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free arm sewing 1 Extension table To detach Draw the table out to the left To attach olide the table on the base and push the table to the right Free arm sewing Free arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves waist bands pant legs or any other tubular garments It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or elbows For free arm sewing 1 Return the carriage to the home position refer to
57. dium to heavy fabrics The raw edge should be overcasted B Fine fabrics Fold the raw edge 1 cm 1 2 To sew Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side of the guide on the foot Lower the presser foot Adjust the position of the needle drop if necessary Sew guiding the fold along the guide After sewing is finished open the fabric flat The seam on the right side of the fabric is almost invisible Adjusting the needle drop position Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window Press the key to move the needle drop positions to the left Press the key to move the needle drop positions to the right Press the OK key to register the settings The needle should just pierce the folded edge when it comes over to the left side NOTE The needle drop position will move while the stitch width remains consistent Utility U V o Visible hemming Select pattern U17 Fold and press a single hem Place the fabric with the right side up oew along the fold at the desired depth Trim the excess on the wrong side 35 Variety of buttonholes B1 Sensor Square buttonhole B1 This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot B2 B2 Auto Square buttonhole This is also a square buttonhole similar to the
58. e Hemove the needle and presser foot NOTE Do not dismantle the machine other than what is explained on this page 1 Remove the setscrews with the screwdriver key supplied with the machine Remove the needle plate 1 Setscrews 2 Needle plate 2 ake out the bobbin and bobbin holder 3 Bobbin holder 3 Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush 4 Lint brush 4 Clean the feed dog and auto thread cutter device with the lint brush Feed dog 6 Auto thread cutter device 5 Clean the hook race with a soft dry cloth 7 Soft dry cloth Assembling the hook race 6 Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to the stopper in the hook race Insert the bobbin 8 Knob 9 Stopper 7 Reattach the needle plate aligning the guide holes on the needle plate with the needle plate guide pins and tighten the screw 40 Guide holes 1 Needle plate guide pins NOTE After cleaning the machine make sure the needle and presser foot are attached Cleaning the Inside of the Face Plate Press the up down needle button to raise the needle then unplug the sewing machine Hemove the needle and presser foot Open the face plate and clean the dust and lint with the lint brush Clean this area every time after sewing work is finished NOTE If you embroider stipple quilting especially with cotton threads which generate large amount of lint clean the hook race and inside
59. e fabric is not fed when sewing is starting oee page 27 5 he feed dog is lowered See page 22 The machine does not run 1 The machine is not plugged in oee page 7 NO Athread is caught in the hook race The control circuit is not working correctly The start stop button is used for ordinary sewing with the foot control plugged in See page 102 Turn the switch off and turn it on again See page 8 Crunching sound occurs when running the machine Something is caught between the carriage and the arm The carriage is hitting something around the machine Remove the object See pages 32 67 Patterns are distorted CONDO OF WN The needle thread tension is too light The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn Feed balancing dial is not properly set Interfacing is not used for sewing stretch and very fine fabrics The embroidery hoop attaching knob is loose The embroidery hoop is hitting something around the machine The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop The fabric is caught or trapped when sewing embroidery The embroidery foot is trapped with a jump thread See page 30 See pages 30 31 See page 63 Use an interfacing See pages 68 91 See page 68 See page 66 Stop the machine and free the fabric Trim the jump thread The automatic buttonhole stitches are not balanced N
60. e the tension Utility U Zigzag Stitch g Y OF foe A SA bans lide s ill 8 wl 31 Zigzag stitches Zigzag stitches are used for various sewing needs including overcasting These stitches can be used on most woven fabrics A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for appliqu Manual stitch settings When you press the adjust key the screen shows the manual setting window You can alter the stitch width or needle drop position of the straight stitches stitch length and needle thread tension Press the or wish to change key below the property that you Cloth Guide CAUTION Always provide sufficient space to the left of the machine when using the cloth guide Do not use the cloth guide when the buttonhole foot is attached If you wish to use the optional clothsetter table with the cloth guide attach the extension table to prevent the carriage from hitting the table Attaching the cloth guide Insert the pins on the cloth guide into the carriage holes Turn the attaching knob clockwise to secure the cloth guide Hemowve the fillet if necessary 1 Pins 2 Cloth Guide 3 Carriage Holes Utility U 4 Attaching knob Straight Stitch AR Setting the cloth guide position Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window Press the cloth guide key The visual touch sc
61. er to make use of the drop feed option The drop feed key is displayed in the pattern selection window in place of the programming related keys Using the quilting guide bar The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel evenly spaced rows of stitching Two kinds of quilting guide bars are included in the standard accessories one for use with the zigzag foot and the other is for even feed foot To attach the quilting guide bar for the zigzag foot Loosen the screw on the back of the foot holder and insert the quilting bar into the hole of the foot holder Set the quilting guide bar at the desired spacing and retighten the screw Sew rows of stitching while tracing the previous row of stitching with the quilting guide bar To attach the quilting guide bar for the even feed foot Push the quilting bar down into the slot on the plastic cover of the even feed foot ed QUA A 4 LF 2 Shift the quilting guide bar at the desired spacing A WIT A 4 M Sew rows of stitching while tracing the previous row of stitching with the quilting guide bar ND Hand look quilt stitches Patterns Q63 to Q67 are special stitches for quilting which look like hand sewn stitches Use a transparent nylon thread for the needle and ordinary sewing thread for the bobbin The bobbin thread is pulled up on the right side of the fabric and the
62. essing the or if necessary key Press the key to view the distance between the centers of the neighboring patterns To return to the previous display press the key Press the OK key and the confirmation window will open Check the size and stitch image of the stippling pattern and press the file save key to save the adjusted design pattern see page 94 for printing the template sheet see the instructions for AcuFil Print Tool SQ 200x200mm L D Zeal EIS ai aA Pa 120 180 60x180 120 90 mm 60 90 4 7 7 1 2 4 7 1 4 7 3 5 in 2 4x3 5 in Stippling parts 90 Creating original AcuFil design patterns You can create your own AcuFil design patterns by combining the element patterns in the editing mode Press the editing mode key to enter the editing mode
63. ew the next section Sewing results The embroidery pattern is sewn against the centerlines on the fabric as shown 2 Centerlines on the Fabric NOTE The embroidery stitch pattern position against the centerlines is indicated on the template sheets 73 Gothic 1 4 5 126 110 Script First Grade Jupiter Normal Sew ee Bauhaus Galant 74 Press the monogram key to open the monogram window In the monogram window you can program words by pressing the alphabet keys directly After you press an alphabet key the letter is memorized and the cursor is moved to the right 1 Cursor NOTE Use the standard hoop ST for monogramming Font selection You can change the type of font for monogramming by pressing the font key The font selection window will open 2 Fontkey To select the desired font press one of the following options 1 Gothic font 2 Script font 3 Cheltenham font 4 Hollowblock font upper case only 5 Bauhaus font 6 Galant font 7 Typist font 8 Brush font 9 First grade font 10 Jupiter font upper case only 11 2 Letter 12 3 Letter 13 Border patterns 14 Normal sew patterns patterns similar to ordinary stitches 1 Cursor key Press these keys to move the cursor to the left or right Gothic 1 4 st 126x110mm 2 Delete key Press this key to delete the c
64. ge 13 7 Bobbin winding button Press this button to wind the bobbin Refer to page 10 8 Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads automatically to page 28 NOTES The thread cutter button does not function soon after turning on the power when the presser foot is in the up position when being pressed 4 times in a row Screen up down button The visual touch screen can be raised to open clear the space for handling fabrics etc Utility U Pressing the button raises the screen while pressing the W button lowers the screen CAUTION Be sure to store the visual touch screen in the lowest position before carrying or storing the machine to prevent the screen from damage by impact Do not force to move the visual touch screen by hand Do not press the surface of the visual touch screen with hard or sharp objects like pencils screwdrivers or the like Use the touch panel stylus to press the visual touch screen Speed control slider You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs To increase the sewing speed move the slider to the right To decrease the sewing speed move the slider to the left Foot control Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed The harder you press the
65. haracter above the cursor 3 keys Press these keys to view the next page or previous page The European accented letters are available on the next page 4 Savefile key Pressing this key opens the file save window and allows you to save the text or monogram as a file 5 Lettering orientation key Pressing this key will select the horizontal or vertical orientation alternately 6 Letter size key You can select the following 3 letter sizes by pressing this key L Large 30mm M Medium 20 mm S Small 10mm 7 Letter case key Pressing this key changes the letter case upper case or lower case 8 Pressing this confirms your entry and opens the embroidery screen 75 Programming monogram Example Programming R amp B in Gothic style font Gothic 1 4 st 126x110mm 1 Press the letter size key and select large size 2 Enter R the cursor shifts to the right and R is Gothic 1 4 ST 126x110mm E automatically memorized 3 Press the letter size key and select medium size 4 Enter amp the cursor shifts to the right and amp is automatically memorized 5 Press the letter size key and select large size 6 Enter B the cursor shifts to the right
66. harp corners Press the cornering B key and the start over EP key will change to the cornering start over key The machine stops with the needle in the down position so you can pivot the fabric to change the sewing direction Press the cornering start over tp key before sewing in the new direction The machine will sew the stitch pattern from the beginning without locking stitches If you select normal start over the machine will sew the stitch pattern with locking stitches at the beginning Patchwork Patchwork piecing There are 3 stitches for seaming patchwork pieces in this section The default stitch length is set at 1 8 mm ideal for patchwork piecing but you can fine tune the stitch length by pressing the or key Attach 1 4 seam foot O which helps you to keep a constant 1 4 6 mm seam allowance Put 2 pieces of fabric with right sides together Place the patchwork pieces under the foot so that the edge of the fabric matches the guide on the presser foot When you stop the machine a message will appear Press OK key and the seam length is memorized to sew another piece in the same length Press a key to sew in a different size You can seam patchwork pieces at the desired angle without marking by using the angle scale on the needle plate Quilting Clasp Stitch Quilting Straight Stitch 61 Quilting Clasp stitch You can secure multi layers of fabric and batt
67. he above example with pattern D51 4 Press the cursor key to move the cursor under pattern D64 5 Press the delete key and pattern D64 will be deleted 6 Open the page 3 of the decorative stitch page Select the pattern D51 Pattern D51 will be inserted before the cursor CRT 7 Saving the pattern combination Location ocatio a Pressing the save file key opens the save file on window to allow you to save the programmed pattern combination as a file To open the saved file press the open file key NOTE Refer to pages 86 87 for detailed instructions 49 Monogram 50 You can combine letters and symbols for monogramming 1 Font key Pressing this key opens the font selection window You can select one of the 3 fonts and symbol marks 2 Upper lower case key You can select upper or lower case letters by pressing this key 3 Letter size key By pressing this key the size of the letter will change to approximately 2 3 of the full size letter If you press it again the letter will go back to the original size 4 Memory check key Pressing the memory check key VM will display the entire pattern combination After starting the machine the key will change to the start over key B 5 Save file key
68. he keys to move the carriage to a standby position 71 2 C Auto 4 I M 701381 70x79mm F 600 spm Completed Trace outline SET ANNA nm E 1 Trace key You can check the size of the sewing area by tracing the design outline without stitching or with basting stitches When you press the tracing key the tracing option window will open Press the key to start tracing without stitching or press the to open the confirmation window for tracing with basting stitches Press the OK key to start tracing with basting stitches The carriage will returned to the starting position after tracing NOTES Bring the bobbin thread up before tracing with basting stitches The machine will baste around the embroidery area with a 5 mm allowance when tracing with basting stitch is selected However an allowance will be null If the pattern spreads over the maximum limit of embroidery area 72 2 Stitch back forward keys When embroidery sewing has started the screen will indicate the current stitch count The jog keys will disappear and the stitch back forward keys will be shown instead You can use these keys to move the embroidery hoop to where the thread has broken or run out Press the key to move the hoop back to a previous sewing point Press the key to move the hoop ahead The hoop will move one stit
69. his is a template pattern for the hand sewn welted bound buttonhole NOTE B3 B13 are sensor buttonholes and the sewing procedure is the same as B1 36 Sensor Square buttonhole Sensor BH H Pull down BH Lever Select pattern B1 tgo To sew 1 Attach the automatic buttonhole foot snapping the i pin into the groove of the foot holder Raise the presser foot 2 Pull the button holder to the rear and place the button in it Push it tightly against the button m NOTES The buttonhole size is automatically set by placing a button into the button holder in the rear of the automatic buttonhole foot R The button holder of the foot takes a button size of up to 2 5 cm 1 in diameter If the button is extremely thick make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button holder back a little The length of the buttonhole will be increased 3 Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go 4 Press the start stop button to sew the buttonhole Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 DE t A warning message will appear and the machine will E stop automatically if you start to sew a buttonhole without pulling down the buttonhole lever Press the exit key and pull
70. hread to the rear Reattach the hook cover plate NOTE A threading chart is shown on the hook cover plate for your reference Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot Press the needle up down button twice to raise the needle Turn the power switch off 3 E E MESE EET SERIE Draw the thread from the spool Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread under the thread guide plate Tug the thread until it snaps x p 2 Draw the thread down along the right channel and around the bottom of the guide plate 3 Pullthe thread up along the left channel to the 3 U thread take up lever 4 Firmly draw the thread up to the take up lever and down into its eye from the right to the left while holding the thread at the spool 5 Then pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide 6 Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left 7 Thread the needle with the automatic needle threader refer to the next page 1 2 Using the Automatic Needle Threader Turn the power switch on and lower the presser foot Hold the end of the needle thread gently Press the auto needle threader button The threader lowers automatically and the hook comes out through the needle eye from behind it Pull the thread down around the thread guide then pass the thread from the right and under the hook as
71. ind your machine before starting embroidery Never try to move the carriage with hand or touch the carriage while it is moving Make sure to return the carriage to the stored position before turning the power off NOTE Refer to pages 88 to 93 for the instructions on hoop AQ Thread Holder To avoid sewing on the needle thread place the thread end on the thread holder Pass the needle thread through the hole in the embroidery foot and draw it up to the thread holder Hang the thread on the thread holder from the front to back 2 Auto 70 1 600 spm Press the ordinary sewing tab i Remove the hoop from the carriage The visual touch screen will show the warning message Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the home position The visual touch screen will show the ordinary sewing mode Please remove hoop Carriage will now move to home position Return to ordinary sewing Unsaved design s will be erased Retract the carriage in the stored position 4 CAUTION Do not return the carriage with the hoop attached 69 Gothic 1 4 st 126x110mm
72. ing the pattern to edit To select the pattern to edit press the pattern image in the editing window The selected pattern will be framed sx a i es cl Mas MB Oe gt N D M 9 Moving a pattern Do not drag the pattern on the screen with a sharp pointed object d To move the embroidery pattern in the editing window i ERU LL H press and drag the pattern to a desired location with He your fingertip EEEE ee Ltt tt ty FHE NOTE STTTS ER RU EE 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 press the layout keys since the pattern position will move relatively to the hoop not to the machine 1 Layout key 9 Edit SsQ 200x200mm Duplicating a pattern Press the duplicate key to make a copy of the selected pattern B ii B cl NOTE The original pattern will be superimposed with a duplicate Move the duplicate to show the original pattern a E EBEN EN a E El 4 es S amp y 83
73. ing using the clasp stitch Attach the satin stitch foot F The machine will automatically stop after sewing one cycle of the stitch Free quilting Attach the darning foot P 2 refer to page 17 To Sew Lower the foot then guide the fabric with your hands to stitch along the pattern marked on the fabric Quick Reference Buttonholes B Buttonholes B 22 23 2409 0M 60x 62 The quick menu window shows at a glance lists of stitches by category from which you can select the desired stitch quickly and easily You can jump to the desired page of the menu by pressing one of the page keys Each page covers the following groups Page 1 Utility U Buttonholes B 1 2 Quilting Q 1 3 Page 2 Quilting Q 4 5 Heirloom H 1 3 Satin S 1 3 Satin 5 2 Decorative D 1 5 Page 4 Decorative D 6 8 Pictograph P 1 2 Monogram Page 5 Sewing Applications The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions such as sewing speed type of the fabric number of layers etc Always make test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use If decorative stitch patterns letters numbers or the manual buttonhole stitch are deformed correct them with the feed balancing dial In normal sewing set the feed balancing dial to the neutral position i e the groove on the dial is centered with the stand
74. ion There are five brands of embroidery thread to choose from Press the key of the thread you wish to use The color code of the selected brand will be shown on the color part key along with the name of the color 7 Auto thread cutting The machine will trim the threads automatically when it stops for changing the thread to the next color Select Stop to turn off auto thread cutting 8 Jump thread cutting Press the or key to set the minimum length of jump thread to be cut The machine will automatically cut jump threads longer than the length selected To turn this function off press the key until OFF is indicated NOTE This function is disabled when a design pattern for the hoop FA is selected Color Control Resume Mode DO Deutsch Portugues Svenska Nederlands 10 Suomi Francais Espanol Italiano CD 24 9 Color options Press the key to select one of the 3 colors for the pattern selection keys which will display in the color shown To change the screen background color press the key to open the custom color window Hefer to page 22 10 Resume Mode When Resume Mode is enabled the last stitch sewn before turning the power off will be resumed when the power is turned on again To enable Resume Mode press the on off key to chec
75. ither inch or millimeter by pressing the inch or mm key The default unit setting is millimeter 2 Touch screen calibration If you think the touch panel keys are out of alignment you can correct it in the key position adjustment window When you press the key window A will be shown With your finger press the black cross as it appears in order When you press the last black cross the window B will be shown The window will close and go back to the original screen with the new setting being registered 3 Formatting the memory If the internal memory ATA PC card or USB memory key does not function due to damage to the memory bank you need to re enable it by formatting the memory 4 Resetting all to default Press the yes key to reset all the parameters to the original values factory settings Auto Tension v T Remaining Bobbin Thread v E Feed Dog _ Thread Cut after Auto Lock T D 6 Register Color Control rj d Favorite Stitch Adjustment Resume Mode Hesume last pattern 22 Ordinary sewing mode settings 1 Auto thread tension The auto thread tension level can be adjusted with the or key 2 Low bobbin thread warning The low bobbin thread warning level can be adjusted with the or key 3 Drop feed option This option allows you to sew the decorative stitche
76. ize Language Selection English _ Deutsch Francais Espanol Italiano Nederlands Portugues Svenska Suomi 19 Machine Settings Set mode key When you press the set mode key you can customize the machine settings Press one of the 4 setting mode keys to select the mode to customize 1 Common setting mode In this mode the machine settings or function for both ordinary sewing and embroidery can be customized or executed 2 Ordinary sewing setting mode In this mode the machine settings or function for ordinary sewing can be customized or executed 3 Embroidery setting mode In this mode the machine settings or function for embroidery can be customized or executed 4 Language selection mode Flag mode In this mode you can select one of 10 languages for the messages displayed on the screen Registering the custom settings After customizing the settings press the register key to enable the new settings To cancel the changes to the settings press the exit key and the setting mode window will close Screen Contrast Xk v Sewing Light Ge Eco Mode CO Screen Saver gt De 20 Common settings 1 Screen contrast The contrast of the visual touch screen can be adjusted with or key 2 Sound The buzzer sound can be adjusted with
77. izer Type Usage Property Tear away Stable woven fabrics Made from a fiber that will tear easily Iron on Knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics Adhesive type to be fused with an iron Cut away Knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics Non woven fabric that does not tear Water soluble Cutwork or lace embroidery Right side of looped fabrics such as towel to avoid loops coming through the embroidery A thin film that will dissolves in water Sticky securing a small fabric or work that cannot be secured in the Sticky paper hoop Velvet and other napped fabric that would be permanently marked by the hoop 65 Foot Pressure Set the foot pressure dial at 2 for embroidery Needles Use the blue tipped needle for fine to medium weight fabrics or red tipped needle for medium to heavy weight fabrics B us 66 Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop Mark the Centerlines on the right side of the fabric with tailor s chalk 1 Fabric 2 Centerlines Loosen the hoop tightening screw on the outer hoop Lay the inner hoop and template on the fabric matching the centerlines 3 Hoop tightening screw 4 Inner hoop 5 Template 6 Outer hoop NOTES When placing the fabric on the embroidery hoop place the outer hoop on a flat surface For thin and stretchy fabrics use an adhesive type stabilizer iron on type on the wrong side of the fabric More than one laye
78. k the box on When you turn the power on the confirmation window will open Press the OK key to resume the last stitch of the sewn pattern Language Selection Flag mode You can select one of the following 10 languages by pressing the corresponding key 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish 4 Italian 5 Dutch 6 German 7 Portuguese 8 Swedish 9 Russian 10 Finnish Winding the bobbin Sensor Buttonholes Embroidery settings moe ccc Auto Needle Threader Changing needles a 4 Auto Needle Threader 25 Press the help key to open the help movie menu You can view 7 topics of essential operations of the machine Select the help topic you wish to view by pressing the thumbnail and the movie window will open Press the play key O to start the movie and press the stop key O to stop playing You can search the movie in forward or reverse direction by pressing the fast forward key C rewind key Pressing the full screen key c enlarges the movie window to full screen Press the exit key to close the current window ORDINARY SEWINGMODE Straight Stitch The stitches in the ordinary sewing mode are classified into 6 groups Press one of the tabs to select the group NOTE In this manual pattern number refers t the initial for each group or category For example pattern 715 in the butto
79. ke a shank by using the button shank plate The feed dog will be automatically lowered when selecting the button sewing section Attach the button sewing foot T refer to page 17 and set the foot pressure dial at 2 Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into the left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your hand Lower the foot to hold the button in place aligning the direction of the button Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until the needle bar swings to the right Press the or key so the needle enters into the right hole of the button Lower the needle into the fabric and push the button shank plate into between the button and fabric Start sewing and continue until the machine stops automatically Remove the fabric from the machine Pull the needle thread at the end of stitching to bring the bobbin thread up to the right side of the fabric Draw the both threads between the button and fabric Wind the threads to form a shank and knot them together 59 Applique Applique M iB Blanket Stitch Patchwork Straight Stitch Straight Stitch Lock a Matic Lame Jens Same size Different size 4 30 40 LT TTT LT ttt 140 60 Applique Cornering for applique You can select the normal start over or cornering start over for applique stitches Cornering start over is very helpful when sewing an applique with s
80. ll be saved in the selected folder To return to the previous screen press the exit key Creating a new folder You can create your own folder and assign the desired name to it Press the new folder key ew and the keyboard window will open to allow you to assign the desired name to the new folder Enter the folder name and press the OK key A new folder with the assigned name will be displayed in the folder list window Location _0 6 3 Embf puilt ind JEF DD NEW oo The same name exits overwrite it T Short of memory space the file cannot be saved gt Save File Location Built in 0 6 3MB D emm Euin L3 ATA Card USB Are you sure you want to delete this folder 95 Changing the name of the folder or file To change the folder or file name press the rename key and select the folder or file you wish to change its name The keyboard window will open Enter a new name and press the OK key NOTES Only 8 characters can be entered Press the delete key Ca to delete the last character When you attempt to save a file with the name already exists the confirmation message will appear Press the OK key to overwrite the existing file Press the exit key if you do not wish to overwrite it When the memory is full the warning message
81. lly Aue Straight Stitch Lock a Matic Locking Stitch Straight Stitch Lock a Matic ir New Sculpture E Bp 52 Rolled Hem 3 JC Auto Rolled hemming Straight Stitch This section provides two options for rolled hemming Straight Stitch Zigzag Stitch one with straight stitch and the other with zigzag stitch sed Attach the rolled hem foot D Fold the fabric edge twice to form a hem 0 3 cm 1 8 wide and 5 cm 2 long then press Place the fabric aligning the hem edge with the guide of the foot Lower the foot and sew several stitches slowly while pulling on the threads to assist feeding the fabric Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the fabric into the curl of the foot Lower the foot and sew while lifting the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding into the curl smoothly and evenly 53 Concealed zipper 2 Lapped zipper z N Zipper1 Sew left side Sew right side Right side of fabric everse stitch Basting m T cm 54 Zipper sewing This section provides 2 options of zipper sewing one for lapped zipper and the other for concealed zipper Lapped zipper sewing Press the lapped zipper icon and the zipper sewing window will open A To sew
82. lows Turn the power switch off Open the face plate Turn the threader shaft counterclockwise to release the hook from the needle eye Turn the power switch on and the automatic needle threader will return to the up T 2 3 4 position Close the face plate 13 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 1 Raise the presser foot lifter 2 Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the up down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread 3 Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread 4 Slide 10 cm 4 of both threads to the back under the presser foot Changing Needles CAUTION Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle Raise the needle by pressing the up down needle button and lower the presser foot Turn the power switch off Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter clockwise Hemove the needle from the clamp Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear When inserting the needle into the needle clamp push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with a screwdriver To check needle straightness place the flat side of the needle onto something flat a needle plate glass etc The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent Never use a blunt needle Fa
83. magnetic clamp near person s wearing a pacemaker or other medical inplant which may be affected by the strong magnetic field There is no inner hoop but the quilt layers are held in the hoop by means of the magnetic clamps AcuFil template 5 Centerlines for AcuFil design pattern 6 Maximum area of embroidery 7 Arrow mark Preparing quilt layers Prepare a quilt top base fabric and batting Lightweight battings for machine quilting are recommended Add 7 10 cm 3 to 4 outer margin to the embroidery area when deciding the overall quilt size Pin or baste all layers together Print the template sheets and general arrangement with AcuFil Print Tool Mark the centerlines on the quilt top and mark an arrow head to indicate orientation Place the template sheets on the quilt to check the general arrangement Mark reference lines for the first section on the quilt top in the center Sew the center section first then neighboring sections one by one outward Setting quilt layers in the hoop AQ Position the quilt layers on the hoop AQ Place the AcuFil template with the arrow mark facing up on the quilt and adjust the position of the quilt aligning the reference lines Set the quilt layers in the hoop by pressing down the AcuFil template While pressing the AcuFil template close to the outer frame snap the magnetic clamps onto the hoop to fasten the quilt layers to the hoop Remove pins and basting stitches from the
84. matically darns and holes p ees i Large and small holes can be mended quickly and 0 V easily with this unique stitch T iJ 4j T Select pattern B15 c i 1 Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the button holder all the way out To sew 2 Depress the foot control and sew to the required length then press the reverse button The darning length has now been determined Depress the foot control and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically MM 3 Sew another layer of darning over the first layer at a MAMMA MINIM Ud mm wi TTL AAAAAAAA 4 T 2 BI The maximum length of darning is 2 3 4 and the inum maximum width is 0 7 cm 1 4 WI o ee 0 7 cm To sew the same size darning Restart for the same size oimply depress the foot control to sew another darning in the same size Different size p To sew the next darn in a different size press the exit ED ev To adjust the evenness of darning stitches MALAM im imm You can correct the unevenness of darning by pressing ll the or gt lt ninm uad mM MM If the left corner is lower than the right side press the Wy TET 1111 Wi WI WV WW key to correct it and vice versa 40
85. mbroidery hoop SQ This is the large size hoop with a 20 cm 8 by 20 cm 8 embroidery area for sewing large size designs and combined designs 1 Outer hoop Inner hoop Attaching knob Hoop tightening screw Template oR C nm Template for embroidery hoop SQ 6 Starting point for built in designs 7 Indentations for positioning the template NOTE The four indentations on the template do not correspond with the reference lines NOTE Refer to page 91 for the instructions on hoop AQ Types of the stabilizers Stabilizers To obtain the best quality embroidery it is important to use stabilizers Usage The stabilizer should be attached to the wrong side of fabric More than one layer may be required For firm fabrics you may place a thin paper under the fabric The non adhesive type should be used when embroider ing fabric which cannot be ironed or for sections which are difficult to iron Cut the stabilizer larger than the embroidery hoop and set it on the hoop so that the entire piece is fastened with the hoop to prevent looseness of the fabric Attaching the stabilizer Place the wrong side of fabric and the glossy side of the stabilizer together Fold up a corner of the stabilizer and fuse it with an iron NOTES Fold up a corner of the stabilizer to make it easier to peel off the excess stabilizer after stitching Ironing temperatures vary depending on kind of adhesive type stabil
86. memory keys optional item are available from computer shops and camera shops The CD ROM drive optional item is available from the authorized dealers Direct PC Link Connecting the machine and PC The MC 11000 can be connected to the PC with the USB cable included in the standard accessories You need to install the USB driver for the MC 11000 and the PC Folder Tool on your computer The USB driver and PC Folder Tool are available in the MC11K Tools CD ROM included in standard accessories he PC Folder Tool allows you to transfer the data bilaterally between the machine and PC NOTE Refer to the instruction booklet of the MC11K Tools CD ROM for more details Start up the MC 11000 and PC and insert the type A USB connector into the PC Insert the type B connector into the MC 11000 Press the PC link tab to establish the communication between the MC 11000 and PC Open File Now you can save and open the files or transfer the data Location PC between the MC 11000 and PC LJ Embf CAUTION Do not turn the power off or disconnect the USB cable while the data transfer is in progress Otherwise the data will be lost or the memory will be damaged 97 Design Cards You can import attractive embroidery designs from the optional PC Design cards Inserting the PC Design card
87. n lifting the presser foot lifter This helps you to place the layers of thick fabrics or embroidery hoops under the foot The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing 1 patchwork quilting etc since it allows you to handle 2 the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot RS Attaching the knee lifter Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter 1 Knee lifter d q 2 Knee lifter socket 6 Adjusting the knee lifter The angle of knee lifter can be adjusted to fit your knee Loosen the setscrew and slide the angle bar in or out to adjust the angle of the knee lifter Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar Setscrew 4 Angle bar Using the knee lifter Push the knee lifter with your knee to easily move the presser foot up and down You can control how high the foot rises by the amount of knee pressure you exert NOTE Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching otherwise the fabric will not be fed smoothly ULL zt Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot WARNING Turn the power switch off before changing the presser foot Removing the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the presser foot lifter Press the red button on the back of the foot holder The presser foot will drop off Attaching the presser foot Place the presser foot you wish to use so tha
88. nholes and specialty stitches is refered as pattern B15 e 5 1 Utility stitches U You can select utility stitches for seaming overcasting blind hemming basting and shell tucking 2 Buttonholes and specialty stitches B There are various styles of buttonholes button sewing stitch darning tacking fly stitches and eyelets available in this section 2 Oe Sensor BH BH Pull down BH Lever Due We 2 Q zo A S S Dm aer Inm A CA V 3 Decorative stitches This group consists of 5 categories i e Q patchwork quilting H heirloom stitches cross stitches S decorative satin stitches D decorative stitches and P pictograph stitches These stitches and patterns are programmable Bi wn m Monogram Block 4 Monogramming memo Buton 1 You can sew letterings as well as combinations of ay characters and symbol patterns Patchwork F ME m zii 5 Sewing applications You can select the proper stitch for a specific sewing project and fabric type from the designated applications in this group 6 Quick menu Quick reference You can select the desired stitch from the categori
89. o delete Press the delete key to delete the selected pattern Rotating the pattern Press the rotate key O to open the rotation option window Press the keys to rotate the selected degrees pattern 45 ckwise or counterclockwise Press the key to rotate the selected pattern one degree clockwise or counterclockwise Press the OK key to confirm the rotation Flipping a pattern Press the flip key to open the flip option window Press one of the flip keys FE to flip the selected pattern horizontally or vertically Press the OK key to confirm the flipping Resizing a pattern When you press the resize key amp the resize window will open You can change the size of embroidery pattern from 80 to 12096 of the original pattern size The size will change 1 96 each time you press the plus or minus key To change the size quickly press and hold the or key Press the key to enlarge the size of the pattern Press the key to reduce the size of the pattern When you press the OK key the embroidery pattern in the new size will appear in the editing window When you press the exit key the embroidery pattern size will not change and the resize window will close SQ 200x200mm
90. p the left seam allowance to the bodice Open the zipper and put it on the right seam allowance with the back side up To sew 1 Press the right of teeth icon key and attach the concealed zipper foot optional item Raise the zipper teeth on the right and lower the foot so the left groove of the foot catches the zipper teeth Stitch through the zipper tape and fabric up to the end of the opening Reverse the stitches to secure the seam 1 Right of teeth 2 Press the stitching tape icon key Raise the foot and BES S wee open the zipper Attach the zipper foot E with the left Y side of the pin Turn and fold the bodice to the right Seam along the S edge of the left zipper tape and reverse the stitches 2 cm 3 4 before the zipper bottom 3 Stitching tape 3 Press the second stitching tape icon key Raise the foot and reattach it with the right side of the pin Turn and fold the bodice to the left Seam along the edge of the left zipper tape and reverse the stitches 2 cm 3 4 before the zipper bottom 4 Left of teeth 4 Press the left of teeth icon key Raise the foot and replace it with the concealed zipper foot Remove the basting stitches and open the zipper lt completely SES S Qa Raise the zipper teeth on the left and lower the foot SR so the right groove of the foot catches the zipper SENSN N teeth SAM ed Stitch through the zipper tape and fabric up to the E
91. r may be required Push them into the outer hoop Tighten the screw on the outer hoop to stretch the fabric Make sure that the fabric is stretched drum tight in the hoop Hemove the template NOTE Refer to page 91 for instructions on hoop AQ Turn the power switch on and raise the presser foot Press down and hold the carriage release lever and swing out the carriage arm until it is fully extended Release the carriage release lever Press the embroidery mode key The visual touch screen will show a warning message Keep hands clear Carriage will now move to set position Press the OK key The carriage will move to the position for setting the hoop NOTE Be sure to set the carriage arm in the extended position before pressing the embroidery mode key CAUTION Do not push or lift the carriage once it is set in the extended position to prevent it from being damaged 67 68 Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine Turn the attaching knob so it is parallel with the carriage arm and set the hoop on the carriage Attach the hoop by fitting the pins into the carriage holes 1 Attaching Knob 2 Pins 3 Carriage Holes Turn the attaching knob clockwise to secure the hoop CAUTION Do not attach the hoop unless the carriage arm is in the setting position Always provide sufficient clearance for the embroidery carriage beh
92. reen will show a warning message Press the OK key N M The cloth guide adjustment window will open Press the or key to move the cloth guide to the desired position The cloth guide position is indicated on the scale bar and the distance from the center needle drop position is indicated by millimeter or inch Press the OK key to register the setting and close the cloth guide adjustment window NOTE The machine will not run if the cloth guide adjustment window is open Press the default key to return the cloth guide to the default position 15 mm or 5 8 Make sure to return the carriage to the stored position by pressing the cloth guide storage key and remove the cloth guide after sewing is finished Overcasting with the Cloth Guide Select pattern U10 and use the overedge foot C Set the cloth guide position at 2 mm 1 16 and sew 32 Variety of overcasting stitches U9 U9 Multiple zigzag stitch tricot stitch Zigzag foot A This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim off the seam allowance closer to the stitches U10 Overcasting stitch Overedge foot C This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and overcast edges of fabrics Use this stitch when you do
93. ress the OK key to resume the last sewn pattern Auto Tension v Remaining Bobbin Thread CD Grid Size E DO De Maximum speed setting ODD Thread selection Madeira Mettler Polyneon 40 Poly Sheen Robison Anton Anton Polyester 40 40 Auto thread cutting Stop Thread Cut Minimum C SEE thread length to cut CQ t cC eo 23 Embroidery mode settings 1 Auto thread tension The auto thread tension level can be adjusted with the or key 2 Low bobbin thread warning The low bobbin thread warning level can be adjusted with the or key 3 Grid on off To show the grid press the on off key to check the box To hide the grid press the on off key again to uncheck the box 4 Grid size The grid size can be changed by pressing the or 5 Embroidery maximum speed The maximum embroidery sewing speed can be changed from 400 to 800 spm in 100 spm intervals by pressing the or key or with the speed control slider Press the speed control slider key if you wish to change the embroidery sewing speed with the speed control slider The speed can also be changed while the machine is running NOTE Reduce the sewing speed when sewing patterns with narrow zigzag stitches that tend to distort at high speed 6 Thread select
94. rlines 1 Exitkey Press this key to return to the pattern selection window 2 Stitch preview key Press this key to show the stitched image of the selected design 3 Color section key Press this key to show the complete image of the selected design or partial image of each color sections To view the next color section press the next page key Press the previous page key to view the previous color section The machine will automatically stop sewing and trim the threads if the auto thread cutting is activated when one part of the embroidery design is finished Change the thread and start sewing again Sewing the specific color section by skipping You can sew only the specific color sections of the design by pressing the next page key 2 until the desired section is displayed lt p 9 01 Emerald Green 250 2 02 Powder Blue 229 m 03 Coral 234 04 Mustard 270 05 Honey Dew 273 3 06 Sunflower 239 2 4 Color list key Press this key to display a list of thread colors employed in the selected design DD 5 standby exit key Press this key to open a menu of choice for moving the hoop Press the G key to move the carriage back to the home position and turn to the ordinary sewing mode or press one of t
95. running and green that it has been stopped NOTE The start stop button cannot be used in the ordinary sewing mode when the foot control is connected to the machine 2 Reverse button When sewing stitch pattern U1 U2 U8 or U9 the machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed If the stitch pattern U1 U2 U8 or U9 has been selected and the foot control is not connected the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed If you press the reverse button when sewing any other stitches the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop 3 Needle up down button Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down rating Buttons 4 Auto lock button When sewing stitch pattern U1 U2 U8 or US the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto lock button is pressed When sewing all other stitches the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern sew locking stitches and stop automatically The machine will trim the threads automatically after locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting is enabled refer to page 22 5 Speed control slider This slider will set the maximum sewing speed in the ordinary sewing mode refer to page 9 6 Auto needle threader button Press this button and follow the step by step instruction displayed on the visual touch screen to thread the needle Hefer to pa
96. s with the feed dog lowered Press the drop feed key to lower the feed dog When you start the machine t warning message will appear to advise you to raise the feed dog however you can continue sewing with the feed dog lowered To raise the feed dog return to the ordinary sewing setting mode and press the raise feed dog key then press the register key 4 Auto thread cutting In the following cases the machine will trim the threads and stop automatically if you check the box by pressing the on off key 1 Pressing the lock button 2 The auto lock stitch is programmed 3 Sewing monogram 4 Sewing the pictograph patterns 5 Color options Press the E key to select one of the 3 colors for the pattern selection keys which will display in the color shown To change the screen background color press the key to open the custom color window To select the hue press one of the 24 color tiles To change the shade of the selected color press and drag the slider x up or down 6 Favorite stitch adjustment on off If you wish to save the altered settings for the utility stitches for future use press the Cry Cha key to check the box on 7 Resume Mode When Resume Mode is enabled the last pattern sewn before turning the power off will be resumed when the power is turned on again To enable Resume Mode press the on off key to check the box on When you turn the power on the confirmation window will open P
97. s inserted incorrectly See page 15 2 The needle is bent or blunt See page 15 3 The needle and or threads are not suitable for the work being See page 15 sewn 4 A blue tipped needle is not being used for sewing stretch very See page 15 fine and synthetics 5 The needle thread is not threaded properly See page 12 6 A defective rusted burred needle eye needle is used Change the needle 7 The embroidery hoop is not set properly See pages 68 91 8 The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop See page 66 Seam puckering 1 The needle tension is too tight See page 12 2 The needle thread or the bobbin thread is not threaded correctly See pages 11 12 3 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn See page 15 4 The stitch length is too long for the fabric Make stitches shorter 5 The presser foot pressure is not adjusted correctly See page 17 When sewing extremely lightweight materials place interfacing underneath the fabric 6 The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop See page 66 104 Problem Cause Reference Slipping layers 1 The presser foot pressure is not adjusted correctly See page 17 2 The even feed foot is not used Use the even feed foot The cloth is not feeding 1 The feed dog is packed with lint See page 102 smoothly 2 The presser foot pressure is too weak See page 17 3 The stitches are too fine Make stitches longer 4 Th
98. sensor square buttonhole but you can AUTO manually set the buttonhole size and you memorize the size to sew buttonholes of the same size B3 Round end buttonhole B3 This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children s clothes B4 Fine fabric buttonhole B4 This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine delicate fabrics such as fine silk B5 Keyhole buttonhole B5 The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons B6 Rounded keyhole buttonhole B6 This buttonhole is used for thicker buttons on medium weight fabrics B7 Tailored buttonhole B7 This buttonhole is durable and used for thick buttons and heavy fabrics B8 Keyhole buttonhole tapered reinforced end B8 This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing woven cloth etc T B9 Keyhole buttonhole heavy reinforced end B9 This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing jackets particularly men s wear woven cloth etc lt gt B10 Stretch buttonhole B10 This buttonhole can be used on stretch fabrics It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole B11 Knit Buttonhole B11 This buttonhole is suitable for knit fabrics It also be used as a decorative button hole 12 B12 Antique buttonhole This buttonhole looks like the heirloom stitch It has an attractive handmade appear ance and makes a nice decorative buttonhole B13 B13 Welted buttonhole T
99. sing the pattern icon NOTE To insert or remove the USB memory insert or pull it straight CAUTION Do not turn the power off eject the card or remove the USB memory key while a warning message has been displayed on the screen Otherwise the saved data will be lost or the memory will be damaged Open File 9 Location f ATA Card USB 101 CD ROM Drive NOTE Do not use any other CD drive than the Janome exclusive CD ROM drive which is available from authorized dealers Insert the mini USB connector into the USB port on the back of the CD ROM drive Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the MC 11000 The CD ROM drive does not need external power since it is supplied from the MC 11000 via the USB cable Turn on the MC 11000 and press the open file key The open file window will open Press the CD ROM tab and select the folder that contains embroidery design data in the Jef format Select the desired pattern by pressing the pattern icon NOTES The hoop size of the design will be indicated on the upper left corner of the pattern icon key 102 This machine equipped with LED sewing light which will not burn out and does not need to be replaced Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog Press the up down needle button to raise the needle then unplug the sewing machin
100. t key If you wish to sew a buttonhole longer than the size permitted by the automatic buttonhole foot use satin stitch foot F Step 1 oew the left side up to the required length of buttonhole and stop the machine Then press the reverse button Step 2 otart sewing again and the machine sews back with a straight stitch otop the machine when you reach the starting point Then press the reverse button Step 3 Start sewing again and the machine sews the front bartack and right side of the buttonhole Stop the machine when you reach the ending point Then press the reverse button Step 4 Start sewing again and machine sews the back bartack and locking stitches then stops automatically After sewing is finished a message will appear To make the next buttonhole position the fabric and start sewing again The message dilsappears and the machine will sew another buttonhole identical to the first one then stop automatically To sew the next button hole in a different size press the exit key NOTE To cut the buttonhole opening refer to the instructions on the previous page Corded buttonhole To sew a corded buttonhole follow the same procedure as for the sensor buttonhole refer to the instructions on page 37 Select the pattern B1 With the Automatic buttonhole foot R raised hook the filler cord on the spur on the back of the buttonhole foot Bring the ends of cord toward you under the b
101. t the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place Button sewing foot T Insert the rear pin on the foot into the groove of the foot holder Gently lower the presser bar while holding the foot with your fingers Darning foot P 2 Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder Attach the darning foot P 2 to the presser bar putting the pin on the needle clamp screw Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver Even feed foot Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder Attach the even feed foot to the presser bar with the lever over the needle clamp screw and secure it with the thumbscrew Embroidery foot P Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder Attach embroidery foot P to the presser bar from be hind Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure control dial should be set at 3 for regular sewing Heduce the pressure to 2 for appliqu cutwork drawn work basting and embroidery Set the dial at 1 when sewing extra fine fabrics Utility U 3l eC Straight Stitch When you turn on the power switch the visual touch screen will show the opening welcome window then the ordinary sewing mode will appear after a few seconds The machine will be set for straight stitch sewing NOTE After turning on the power it takes several seconds
102. tern size of the outer Adjust Design Dimensions most section To adjust the pattern size select the current pattern again pm i Ex 0 a and press the window key to open the single pattern adjusting Select the dimension or percentage and press the or key to adjust the pattern size Press the OK key and sew the design pattern in the adjusted size 60mm lt 100 lt CAUTION Make sure the hoop AQ is removed from the carriage before to the home position Otherwise the magnetic clamps may hit the embroidery foot NOTE For the needle thread the following brands are recommended Robison Cotton 50 weight Coats Cotton e Madeira Polyester 120 e Sulky Cotton 30 weight Reduce the sewing speed for a better result 92 Built in designs SD 1 to SD 24 are 120x120 mm sized stippling designs The hoop AQ is recommended for sewing these patterns There are 3 options of design patterns available when selecting a design pattern Press the desired option key before selecting the design pattern Option 1 Motif with stippling and square frame Option 2 Motif with stippling without the frame Option 3 Motif only NOTE The designs SD 1 to 24 are in conventional embroidery stitch data not supported by the AcuFil Calculator To combine or link these designs use the template sheets
103. the or key To mute the buzzer set the value to O 3 Sewing light options The dual sewing lights can be turned on or off individually 4 Eco mode The sewing lights will turn off and the visual touch screen will display go dark if you have not used the machine for a while Touching the screen will turn on the lights and screen The eco mode timer can be set from 1 to 30 minutes by pressing the or key 5 Screen saver Press the on off key to check the box so the screen will show the screen saver instead of entering the eco mode You can also create your original screen saver for the MC 11000 with the Screen Saver tool Save the data in an ATA PC card or USB memory key and insert it into the port of the MC 11000 Press the import key EB to import the screen saver from the ATA PC card or USB memory key NOTES The Screen Saver Tool is available in the MC11K Tools CD ROM included in the standard accessories For instructions on installation and operation of the software refer to the separate instruction booklet inch mm Touch Screen Calibration Format Built in Memory ATA PC Card USB Memory Reset all to defaults lt gt Touch Screen Calibration Touch Screen Calibration PRESS MARK 3 Format Memory All the stored data will be erased Built in 21 1 Inch mm options You can set your machine s measuring unit to e
104. ut the bobbin from the bobbin holder 3 Pull the thread from the spool and pass the thread through the thread guide Draw the thread around and under the bobbin winding tension disk 4 Passthe thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside 5 Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle Push the bobbin winder stopper to the left 6 Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and press the bobbin winding button Press the bobbin winding button again to stop the bobbin when it has wound several layers and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin amp NOTE Use the Janome plastic bobbins for horizontal hook CSD marked with J Using other bobbins such as T prewound paper bobbins may cause stitching problem or damage to the bobbin case eo 7 Press the bobbin winding button again amp 7 A When the bobbin is fully wound the bobbin winder stopper returns to the original position and the gt machine will stop automatically gt Cut the thread with the thread cutter Inserting the Bobbin 1 Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise 2 Guide the thread into the front notch A on the bobbin holder 3 Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades 4 Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the side notch B 5 Pull out about 10 cm 4 of t
105. uttonhole foot clearing the front end Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the front of the automatic buttonhole foot R to hold them tight 1 Spur 2 Forks Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot Press the start stop button or foot control to sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord The machine stops automatically when finished Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads only Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten Cut the filler cord as close to the buttonhole as possible NOTES Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of the cord used Cut the filler cord if it is stitched to the fabric and cannot be pulled cut the filler cord at both ends To cut the buttonhole opening refer to the instructions on page 37 Manual settings Altering buttonhole width Press the adjust key and the manual setting window will open Press the key to increase the buttonhole width Press the key to decrease the buttonhole width Press the OK key to register the settings Altering buttonhole stitch density Press the key to make the buttonhole stitches less dense Press the denser key to make the buttonhole stitches 39 Buttonholes B Ji C Auto Darning Darning amp amp Sew to length required SON The MC 11000 auto
106. w it to the back Pull the treads up and slip them between the thread cutter and face plate from behind Pull the threads toward you to cut Using the seam guide lines The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover help you measure seam allowance NOTE The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position in millimeters and inches Angle scale on the needle plate You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired angle without marking by using the unique angle scales on the needle plate The angle scales are marked at 45 60 90 and 120 degrees Variety of straight stitches U1 Straight stitch in center needle position Use this stitch for seaming zipper sewing rolled hemming etc U2 Straight stitch in left needle position Use this stitch to seam fabrics close to the edge U3 Lock a matic stitch Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a m E er ALI seam with backstitching dois When you reach the end of the seam press the reverse button once The machine will sew four reverse stitches four forward stitches and then stop sewing automatically U4 Locking stitch This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward When you press the reverse button at the end of the
107. wer the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish to start sewing Lower the foot while pushing in the black button The foot will be locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping Changing sewing direction Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabrics by pressing the needle up down button Haise the presser foot Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new direction 14 10 20 30 LL ELLO LT L3 40 e 28 Securing seams For fastening the ends of seams press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock a matic stitch pattern U3 or locking stitch pattern 4 and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop automatically Cutting threads After finishing sewing press the thread cutter button Jto cut the threads NOTES The thread cutter button does not function when the presser foot is raised To start the next seam it is recommended to bring the bobbin thread up and pull both needle and bobbin threads to the back under the presser foot Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well To use the thread cutter on the face plate remove the fabric and dra
108. will appear Press the OK key and delete the file or folder that you do not need Deleting the file or folder You can delete the folder or file no longer you need Press the delete key then select the folder or file to delete The confirmation window will appear Press the OK key to delete the selected folder or file NOTE The folders and files in the CD ROM PC Design card or PC connected to the MC 11000 cannot be deleted CAUTION Do not turn the power off eject the card or remove the USB memory key while a warning message has been displayed on the screen Otherwise the saved data will be lost or the memory will be damaged Embf i JEF DDOE 2 Opening the file To open the saved files press the open file key and the open file window will open Select the folder location either in the built in memory ATA PC card USB memory key CD ROM drive in embroidery mode only or the PC connected with a USB cable in embroidery mode only Open the folder that contains the file you wish to open by pressing the folder icon The file list of the selected folder will be displayed Press the next page key to view the remaining files Press the file icon and the screen will display the ready to sew window of the saved design or programmed pattern combination NOTES The USB
109. zed stitch list You can jump to the desired page of the menu by pressing the page key see page 62 Function keys 1 Drop feed key To drop or raise the feed dogs 2 Twin needle key To set the stitch width for twin needle sewing The key will be grayed out if the selected stitch is not suitable for twin needle sewing 3 Needle position key To set the needle position to stop up or down when the machine stops 4 Adjust key To open the manual setting window for altering the stitch settings 5 Start over key To sew again from the first stitch of the pattern 26 Utility U Straight Stitch ST e ina 27 Straight stitches Patterns U1 to U6 are straight stitches for seaming Press the pattern selection key of the desired stitch Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guideline on the needle plate Lower the needle to the point where you want to start Pull the needle and bobbin threads towards the rear Press the start stop button or foot control Gently guide the fabric along the seam guideline letting the fabric feed naturally Sewing from the edge of thick fabric The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position This is helpful when you start sewing at the extreme edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem Lo

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