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JANOME Horizon Memory Craft 12000 Instruction Booklet

1. i di 1 Embroidery hoop SQ14 with template 2 Embroidery hoop SQ23 with template 3 Embroidery hoop GR with template 4 Embroidery hoop FA10 with template 5 Magnetic clamps 6 Bobbin holder for embroidery 7 Felts Stabilizers 9 Bobbin thread for embroidery Optic magnifier 1 Foot control 42 Knee lifter 43 Power cable USB cable 5 Instruction book Key icon reference chart 47 Instructional video DVD Horizon Link CD ROM with installation guide Extension Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free arm sewing To remove Draw the table to the left To attach Slide the table on the base and push it to the right Free arm sewing The free arm is used for stitching sleeves waistbands pant legs or any other tubular garments It is also useful for darning socks or elbows Accessory Storage The accessories can be conveniently stored in
2. Ay WARNING When running the machine always keep your eyes on the sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take up lever hand wheel or needle Always turn off the power switch and unplug the machine from the power supply when leaving the machine unattended when attaching or removing parts when cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the foot control Operating Instructions Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing machine model MC 12000 Operating Instructions The symbol O 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 Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider You can limit the maximum sewing speed in both the ordinary sewing mode and embroidery mode 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 The sewing speed can be changed while stitching Foot control Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed
3. You can connect the MC 12000 to a PC with the USB cable included in the standard accessories CS 0000 o o You need to install Horizon Link and the USB driver for the MC 12000 on your computer Horizon Link and the USB driver are available in the Horizon Link CD ROM included in the standard accessories Start up the MC 12000 and PC and insert the type A USB connector into the PC Insert the type B connector into the MC 12000 You can send original stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer and original embroidery design data from a PC to the MC 12000 Refer to on screen help of Horizon Link for more details AN CAUTION Do not turn the power off or disconnect the USB cable while the data transfer is in progress as this will cause loss of data and can damage the machine s memory 133 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook Area Remove the needle plate refer to page 20 Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine Remove the needle and presser foot NOTE Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than as explained in this section Take out the bobbin and bobbin holder 1 Bobbin holder Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush Apply a few drops of the bobbin holder cleaner included in the standard accessories to a soft cloth and wipe the bobbin holder both inside and outside 2 Lint brush
4. Free arm embroidery 20 cm The free arm hoop FA10 is specially designed for we less embroidering tubular garments such as sleeves pant Kg legs etc 20 cm Check the opening size of the tubular portion of the or wider garment The opening width must be 20 cm 8 or wider The area to be embroidered should be within 20 cm 8 JA from the opening Draw centerlines on the fabric with tailor s chalk Open the editing window and select the hoop FA10 Select the design list by hoop size and select the hoop FA10 Select design pattern FA10 26 Rotate the pattern 90 degrees clockwise refer to page 119 Press the OK key to open the ready to sew window Remove the extension table Set the garment in the hoop FA10 as shown Position the garment so that the centerlines match those on the template in the hoop Place the garment over the free arm of the machine and attach the hoop FA10 to the carriage Roll up the cuff so that it will not jam at the neck of the free arm Insert the blocking plate into the inner hoop to prevent the cuff from overlapping the embroidery area 1 Blocking plate Press the start stop button to sew making sure that the garment can move freely around the free arm Remove the hoop from the carriage when finished sewing Remove the garment from the free arm 125 Border designs Border design patterns SQ14 1 to SQ14 21 can be accurately connected to eac
5. A geng START STOP e Restart for the same size Different size wi Tacking Tacking is used to reinforce pockets crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed There are 3 auto tacking sizes and manual tacking available Attach the satin stitch foot F Auto tacking Lower the needle at the starting point and start sewing The machine will sew the tack of the selected size and stop automatically when it is finished 1 Starting point Manual tacking Start the machine and sew to the required length then press the reverse button This sets the tack length Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically 2 Required length NOTE The maximum length of tacking is 1 5 cm 5 8 80 To sew the same size tack To sew another tack in the same size simply start the machine and sew until the machine stops automatically To sew the next tack in a different size press the X key Applique 1143 pe E 22 LSM EI Ee CM e Gi There are 6 types of applique stitches available in this section suala 0000 L ch A epa En The letter above the stitch image denotes the baseline of the needle drop position M Middle center R Right The baseline can be adjusted without changing the stitch width by pressing the or key on the bottom row Pivoting at applique corners When sewing an applique with sh
6. NOTE In this manual the pattern number refers to the initial for each group or category For example pattern 15 in the buttonholes and specialty stitches is referred to as pattern B15 24 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 stitches darning tacking fly stitches and eyelets available in this category 3 Decorative and quilting stitches This category consists of the following 10 groups Applique stitches A Heirloom stitches H Quilting stitches Q Satin stitches S Bridge stitches BR Decorative stitches D Long stitches L Pictograph stitches P Play stitches PL Created stitches CS 5 PictographiP 1 2 FF Open F ile Le P ei l 0 34MB oo Owar adgu MIN z e Tuck olka Hori ra ii Qalhar ing fal 25 4 Monogramming You can program lettering as well as a combination of characters and symbol pat terns Open file You can open the pattern combinations saved in the machine s internal memory and USB memory sticks 6 Sewing applications You can select the appropriate stitch for a specific sewing project and fabric type from the designated applications in this category 0000 Utility W 1 2 e a Gg bat Ke be straight St
7. 12 32 52 12 ll IP 13 53 13 m AAA CW 14 Ol Willi Od 14 1 al i Eas i O1 35 O O 16 36 56 76 N N 37 XX 17 37 of Tf sch 00 18 18 18 38 XX 00 XX 250 X X o 39 x Ss LO O O O1 O 20 20 STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing atin S 20 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 zeep OLATUA 21 22 23 24 25 ri SC N e e e O o Si o D N_N o JL O L an Sen SE O Ke ECH S Oo p 299 FS oO 2A amp SGG 2 uv amp OS We e GG e 99 L RW n OO Z KKK o OD CA SCC SES p TAA amp AA SZ EZ aw Q ie o reck YO Nix qe o s Qee ONL q dd AM A de o AAAA N Oe Nn a 00 vc 2 w Y o J o SEL L MEX SK E SS Ree C OO RS CRG CG G Re SURE NN o 99 DK e MR D Ay NA o NANA E 90 101102103104105106107108109110111 1121 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 ELEPEANIR ES Oo puso p3i s SERD Pictograph P 30 O N D mir 2 AEN 2 o ge O xhandmadeF o 5 o SO o mu co Af El o A o lo E o ES X Na o sl o Geo AI Es VO y o 139 STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing R L ao N x gt gt x 3 I gt OD LL F Lu YN Oe OG ma E Il El Cu N xX gt gt lt 2 gt D 5 Men 42 o yn O oT EE 8 Pn Sm ur A t
8. 4 First pattern Checking pattern combination length You can check the total length of the pattern combination by pressing on the stitch image indicated in the left window The readout of the total length is a theoretical value and the actual length may vary depending on sewing conditions If the actual length differs considerably from the readout measure the actual length and enter the nearest value by pressing the or key Actual length The readout is adjusted automatically when calculating the length of other pattern combinations Block 1 5 fut Pr wo ire BA eier ep Monogram H Auto Haase D 2 D 0900 Block 1 5 Jota hae A Ge A r e Monogram Monogramming You can program letters and symbol designs for monogramming Press the monogram key and the font selection window will open 1 Monogram key You can select one of 3 fonts and symbol designs Select the desired font or symbol by pressing the corresponding key 2 Block font key 3 Script font key 4 Broadway font key 5 Symbol key The monogram mode window will open Function keys Cursor key Press the cursor key to move the cursor up or down Y Letter size key Press this key to select the full size L or small size S Letter case key Press this key to select the upper case or lower case 9 Delete key Press this key to delete the selected character or symbol refer
9. DD ES wa FA10 Sewing d WEE SF E sor Others e et ts f Interior i d Ai g gt Les a ay n Oh os B a J P SQ14 SQ14 144 DESIGN CHART Embroidery Y GANAHA COLLECTIONS Pattern images are not to scale Redwork J T Wi Go F KT a 1 SQ14 GR Ti S Al Ze Ze FA10 145 DESIGN CHART Embroidery Bauhaus Gothic O cm Mas lt NU 20 1 elt ii a elo Sie mo e e DN NI iu a gt elle aa la laa ale ed elo lt gt H OV AL S NJ won 3 UD Vr o gt w IL gt c gt Oe ESA wr Qu oD al gt fie Wou go WU us SO lr TOA ei EIN WN ew ici TOS 90 gt OM Die SoS ICH um gt YO uo WII sl e lw Grol Ma DO N ll WG UN aa rc ipa CO Glo e lO TW ro ze y dd Ea lee el leit ei e v el el lela e e JN NI wie oa YX gt xo 08 A du O N sn SIX AX OV LU SD IN o 5 N 2 z lo wll olla lf I gt c gt 08 OA olala OD o3 Mm WoO glo 8 Lele gt oz o no ue uNa ll Oa 010 gt OM DO 32 jet UNO Im olo lolo e sl klo eo m a oe aj gt ele 10 LIO mio kee H mil Gal
10. Cloth guide CAUTION Always leave sufficient space to the left of the machine when using the cloth guide Do not use the cloth guide when the buttonhole foot R is attached The extension table cannot be opened when the cloth guide is in use Attaching the cloth guide Insert the pin on the cloth guide into the carriage hole Turn the attaching knob clockwise to secure the cloth guide Pin 2 Cloth Guide 3 Carriage Hole 4 Attaching knob Setting the cloth guide position Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window Press the cloth guide key 5 Cloth guide key The visual touch screen will show a warning message Press the OK key The cloth guide adjustment window will open Press the an Eco or LI ke y to move the cloth guide to the desired position The cloth guide will move the distance indicated on the key The cloth guide position is indicated on the scale bar and the distance from the center needle drop position is indicated in millimeters or inches 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 36 Press the default key to return the cloth guide to the default position 15 mm or 5 8 6 Default key Make sure to return the carriage to the stored position by pressing the cloth guide storage key and remove the cloth guide after you finis
11. PE E HORIZON instruction Book IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only Read all instructions before using this sewing machine DA N G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning WA R N l N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 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 appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner s manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner s manual 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 wat
12. 23 cm by 30 cm 9 1 by 11 8 embroidery area 4 Embroidery hoop FA10 A free arm embroidery hoop with a 10 cm by 4 cm 3 9 by 1 6 embroidery area 5 Blocking plate Types of the stabilizers Stabilizers To create the best quality embroidery it is important to use stabilizers How to use Attach the stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric You may need to use more than one layer 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 any looseness in 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 lroning temperatures vary depending on the kind of adhesive stabilizer you are using Type Usage Property Tear away Stable woven fabrics Made from a fiber that will tear easily lron on Knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics Adhesive type fusible with an iron Cut away Knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics Non woven fabric that does not tear Water soluble Cutwork or
13. Altering stitch width Press the key to increase the stitch width Press the key to decrease the stitch width NOTE The adjustable range of patterns U6 U7 U9 U12 and U27 is 0 0 to 7 0 34 Altering stitch length Press the key to increase the stitch length Press the key to decrease the stitch length Adjusting thread tension This machine is equipped with automatic thread tension control which optimizes the tension balance for the selected stitch pat tern Balanced thread tension Straight stitch Both needle and bobbin threads interlock between the layers Zigzag stitch The needle thread appears slightly on the wrong side of the fabric However you may need to manually adjust the tension balance depending on the sewing conditions or you can fine tune the thread tension to suit your preference 1 Press the key if the tension is too loose 2 Press the key if the tension is too tight Foot up for pivoting If this option is turned on the presser foot will automatically go up when the machine stops This feature is very useful when turning corners Press the foot up key to turn this option on or off 1 Foot up key NOTE Height of the foot can be altered in the ordinary sewing setting mode refer to page 91 Keep hands clear Carriage will now move to set position
14. Maximum embroidery speed The maximum embroidery sewing speed can be set from 400 to 1000 spm in 100 spm intervals by pressing the or key Sewing speed can be varied with the speed control slider even while running the machine NOTE Reduce the sewing speed when sewing patterns with narrow zigzag stitches that tend to warp at high speeds 9 Hoop calibration You can calibrate the center position of the hoops You need to enter embroidery mode before opening the embroidery setting window Extend the carriage arm and press the YES key 9 1 YES key The carriage moves to the center position Press the hoop selection key to open the hoop selection window 9 2 Hoop selection key Select the hoop and attach it with a template to the carriage Adjust the hoop position by pressing the jog keys so that the needle is right above the hole in the template and press the OK key Resume mode When Resume Mode is turned on the last stitch sewn before turning the power off will resum when you turn the power on again When you turn the power on the confirmation window opens Press the OK key to resume the last stitch of the sewn pattern Press the next page key to go to the next menu OD Thread selection There are 7 types of embroidery thread to choose from Press the key of the thread you wish to use The color code of the selected brand is shown on the color part key along with the name of the co
15. ON Resume last pattern 2 Favorite Stitch Adjustment If you wish to save the changes to manual stitch settings turn on this option by pressing the ON OFF key NOTE This option is available for utility stitches U1 U27 buttonholes and specialty stitches B1 B25 and sewing applications 93 43 Resume Mode Turn on this option when you wish to resume the last pattern sewn before turning the power switch off When the power is turned on again the confirmation message will appear Press the OK key to resume the last pattern After customizing the settings press the OK key to enable the new settings O Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns 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 test sew 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 NOTE In normal sewing set the feed balancing dial to the neutral position i e the groove on the dial is centered with the standard 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 If t
16. The harder you depress the 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 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 y Extra Wide Table Peel off the backing paper from the rubber soles and attach to the bottom of the legs 1 Rubber sole 2 Leg Attach the 4 legs to the table top with the setscrew Attach the table support to the underside of the table by inserting the hooks into the slots 3 Setscrew 4 Table support Remove the extension table Place the assembled table on the machine Adjust the table height by turning the adjusting Screws 5 Adjusting screw 3 Auto lock button When sewing stitch pattern U1 U4 U9 12 Q1 3 or BR1 10 the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto lock button is pressed When sewing all other patterns 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 option is turned on refer to page 90 4 Needle up down button The machine will always stop
17. al O OO ji kioman OP rS TIUVIw ANA Ma JO DESIGN CHART I U U BAe MAPAS E lt gt J UU AEDE 6 EC ENENENEILAIAG CONF q Fin els s 2 2 XX y 9 Z 2 4 els a AJA AJA A A l 2134 5 67 38 9 02 0 H G 7 First Grade E Ska kd KL Om weg 8 JI Fr H oo e C C4 AD EA a Border A BCIDE FIGH II Ki L MIN 2 letters 3 letters DEA AE DAT AO j amp AECI DEZ ZIZA D2 IK LH OPLI ESPAA OPQRSTUVw xX YZ abcdefgh EG iI ENES 1212 e g Brush OA AS OOO Znssesennngnsssf YW Anrnnnnnnssst Sesser POCO o amp T b D SS vm e Doce Na e Wei WD S dh za 2 sch op MA A E ui ee a wes e o ar SKY ov erm KCN KO s Tax OG OD o HS AS aw BQ w e Normal Sew 147 JANOME 859 800 107 EN
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19. 11 75 Blue needle needle and bobbin Red needle 14 90 16 100 Purple needle a small piece of the same fabric you will NOTE 1 x twin needle 2 x blue needle 11 75 1 x red needle 14 90 and 1 x purple needle 14 90 are included in the needle case for sewing fine fabrics In general use the same thread for both Use a blue needle for sewing fine fabrics stretch fabrics and buttonholes to prevent 411 75 14 90 skipped stitches Use a purple needle for sewing thick fabrics denims and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or fine fabrics to prevent seam puckering Always test the thread and needle size on use for actual sewing For embroidery e In general use a blue needle e Use a red needle for dense stitch embroidery e Janome bobbin thread for embroidery is recommended for bobbin gt Replacing the Presser Foot Ay CAUTION Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the B 15 12 he 1 presser foot Raise the needle by pressing the needle up down button Press the lockout key 1 Lockout key Raise the presser foot lifter 2 Presser foot lifter Press the black lever on the backside of the foot holder The presser foot will snap off 3 Lever CAUTION To avoid damaging the lever do not push it down Place the desired foot
20. 3 Soft cloth Clean the feed dog and auto thread cutter device with the lint brush 4 Feed dog 5 Auto thread cutter device Clean the inside and lip of the hook race with a soft cloth Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to the stopper in the hook race Insert the bobbin 6 Knob 7 Stopper Attach the needle plate presser foot and needle Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide Clean the inside of the thread guide plate under the top cover at least once a month Remove the needle thread and remove the thread guide plate by pulling it up 1 Thread guide plate Remove lint and dust from the brush on the underside of the thread guide plate using a lint brush 2 Brush on the thread guide plate Clean the area around and under the pre tension leaf with the lint brush 3 Pre tension leaf Set the thread guide plate on the machine inserting the tenons into the slots Push the thread guide plate down to snap it in place 4 Tenon 135 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Reference The machine is noisy 1 Thread is jammed in the hook area See page 134 2 The feed dog is packed with lint See page 134 The needle thread 1 The needle thread is not threaded properly See page 13 breaks 2 The needle thread tension is too tight See page 35 3 The needle is bent or blunt See page 16 4 The needle is inserted incorrectly See page 16 5 The thread i
21. FA10 14 Select favorite design FA10 14 and sew the pattern as you would sew a normal embroidery design Remove the fabric from the hoop Cut the needle threads along the red broken line at the outer edge of the pattern as shown Ruffle the threads to make fringe Example Favorite design FA10 15 Select favorite design FA10 15 and sew the pattern as you would sew a normal embroidery design Remove the fabric from the hoop Cut the bobbin threads on the wrong side of the fabric along the red broken line as shown Pull the needle threads up and bring the loop ends to the right side of the fabric to make fringe 116 Lace designs O FA 10 ieee A You can make a free standing lace by sewing the lace designs on a tulle or other sheer net Attach a water soluble stabilizer to a tulle more than one layer may be required Use the same thread for the bobbin as the needle thread Adjust the embroidery foot height to 2 mm or higher refer to page 128 Set the sewing speed to 600 spm or less refer to page 129 Select the desired lace design pattern and sew Remove the tulle from the hoop Trim away the tulle and stabilizer surrounding the design pattern with scissors Rinse away the stabilizer using water Iron press the design pattern as necessary Quilting designs a AA Use the same thread for the bobbin as the needle thread The quilting designs SQ14 1 through SQ14 24 comprise 3 color sectio
22. Loosen the thumbscrew with the screwdriver and remove the foot holder 3 Thumbscrew 4 Foot holder Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from behind Tighten the thumbscrew loosely by hand 5 Embroidery foot P Lower the foot with the presser foot lifter Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate Use the straight stitch needle plate for embroidery Turn the power switch on Raise the needle by pressing the needle up down button Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter button 1 Presser foot lifter button Remove the extension table Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle plate will snap off A message will appear warning that the needle plate is not secured Remove the needle plate 2 Needle plate release lever Place the straight stitch needle plate in the opening for the needle plate Match the left edge of the needle plate with the opening Push the mark on the needle plate down until it locks in place The warning message disappears and a confirmation message will appear Press the X key and the machine automatically selects the straight stitch 100 y Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery Replace the standard bobbin holder with the special bobbin holder for embroidery when using bobbin threads other than Janome bobbin thread for embroidery NOTE Th
23. Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise 1 Lockout key Guide the thread into the front notch on the bobbin holder 2 Front notch Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades 3 Tension spring blades 4 Continue to draw the thread gently until the thread slips into the side notch 4 Side notch Pull out about 10 cm 4 of thread to the rear Reattach the hook cover plate Press the lockout key to unlock the machine 5 Hook cover NOTE Mica ER The threading chart is shown on the hook cover for your Pra reference 12 Threading the Machine Press the needle up down button to raise the take up lever to the highest position Press the lockout key to lockout the machine The presser foot will go down and the upper thread tension disks will open 1 Lockout key Pass the thread in the order from 1 to 7 Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot 2 Guide slot Draw the thread to the left and around the corner of the guide toward you Pull the thread along the right channel 3 Corner of the guide 4 Right channel Draw the thread down along the right channel and around the bottom of the thread guide plate Pull the thread up along the left channel 4 Right channel 5 Thread guide plate 6 Left channel 4 While holding the thread at the spool firmly
24. Pressing this key changes the letter case from upper case to lower case and vice versa Save file key Pressing this key opens the save file window and allows you to save the text or monogram as a file 6 Delete key Press this key to delete the character above the cursor Cursor key Press these keys to move the cursor to the left or right OK key Press this key to confirm your entry and open the embroidery screen 9 Space adjust key i This key is activated only when a space is entered apps o jem If the spaces between characters look uneven insert a blank space between characters and adjust the space SCHER L A width to justify OE sail Press this key to open the space adjustment window akala A To increase the space width press the key To decrease the space width press the key NOTE The space width is shown only in millimeters 108 d D y Programming a monogram Example Programming R amp B in Gothic style font Enter R the cursor shifts to the right and R is automatically memorized A E aja elo E Press the letter size key and select small size Benn Elei ta 1 Letter size key weep MN KILI MIN o Plolslslr Ploalslslr od ooog x Bk P o Press the letter size key and select medium size Enter amp the cursor shifts to the right and 8 is automatically memorized Enter B the cursor shifts to the
25. USB memory stick Press the open file key and the open file window will open 1 Open file key Select the memory location either the machine s internal memory or a USB memory stick The Ordf folder will appear NOTE If you created any folders before those folders will also appear 66 Select the desired folder and the file list will appear Select the desired file The screen will return to the ordinary sewing window showing the saved pattern combination or monogram J Sewing Application Sewing application is a unique feature that provides you with 12 useful sewing applications weredge Press the sewing application key and the sewing application menu will open Press the next page key to E 2 show the second page of the menu hind Him o e A The 12 sewing applications are as follows 1 Seaming a 2 Overedge 3 Blind Hem amp Shell Tuck 4 Rolled Hem 5 Zipper Sewing O Gathering wg 7 Basting Button Button Sewing 9 Tacking KS Applique 1 Patchwork Applique 12 Quilting FPatchwerk alt mig a fe 67 Taming 112 Searing 1 2 2 LEM ft Es F S Straight Stiteh rei oing Sach Mkts am ONE A frio Light iil i cr Mi Seaming 4 LEPI 8 Wiis ollas Seaming There are 4 types of stitches for seaming in this group 1 Woven Straight stitches for seaming regular woven fabrics 2 Stretch K
26. 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 1 Edges of fabric 2 Guide on the 1 4 seam foot O When you stop the machine a message will appear Press OK key and the machine memorizes the seam length to sew another piece of the same length Press the X key to sew in a different size Fresa HIE WEIT CO Hard Look i al TIET TIR SEU Ski Le F z _ a g Sle UU GEI fi Cll ae m LES hora Weis Wrnroap ig Stith E ed Quilting In this section 6 types of useful stitches for quilting are available Straight stitches with dual feed 2 Clasp stitches 3 Free motion quilting stitches 4 Sculpture stitches with dual feed 5 Hand look quilt stitches Variable zigzag stitches Straight stitches Straight stitches in this section are suitable for seaming quilt layers using the dual feed foot Quilting guide bar The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel evenly spaced rows of stitching Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the rear of the foot holder Shift the quilting guide bar to the desired spacing 1 Quilting guide bar 2 Hole Sew rows of stitching while tracing the previous row of stitches with the quilting guide bar Clasp stitch You can close quilt layers and
27. aes pattern and template Po e Dorien Attach the hoop to the carriage and press the UN ma IW the martine saints start stop button Press the OK key when the message appears B as 3 The hoop will move to the first marking point for the E o Colors second pattern Lower the needle by turning the hand wheel to check if the needle is right above the last marking point of the first pattern Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys if necessary Press the start stop button to sew the second pattern o E 40 2pm Repeat process 6 to 7 to sew the desired number of patterns You may sew border design pattern SQ14 2 at the end of the pattern series 7 Border design pattern SQ14 2 Connecting the patterns in the editing window You can connect border design patterns in the editing window Open the editing window and select the hoop SQ23 Select border design pattern SQ14 1 Move the pattern to the left end and duplicate the pattern Move the duplicate to the right until the marking points of both patterns overlap Press the zoom key to enlarge the pattern image Press the scroll key and drag the image to show the marking points Press the jog keys and adjust the position of the second pattern to align the marking points exactly 1 Zoom key 2 Scroll key To adjust the pattern position more precisely use Horizon Link Press the OK key and the ready to sew window will open Press the start stop
28. by pressing the corresponding key Needle Stop Position The machine always stops with the needle in the down position except when sewing buttonholes specialty stitches monograms etc However you can change the needle stop position to up by pressing the needle up key Drop feed option Turn this option on if you wish to sew decorative stitches and sewing applications with the feed dog down Press the drop feed key to turn on this option Press the next page key to show the next menu 91 Foot Height for Pivoting When the foot up option is turned on the presser foot will automatically go up when the machine stops The height of the foot in the up position can be adjusted by pressing the key or key in accordance with thickness of the fabrics Hi Foot Height for Free Motion Quilting When free motion quilting in the sewing applications is selected the height of down position of the free motion quilting feet QC QO QV is optimized automatically However you can fine tune the foot height by pressing the key or key HE Reduce the height if the fabrics bounce when sewing Increase the height if the foot gets tangled in the fabrics when sewing Press the next page key to show the next menu 9 Foot Pressure The foot pressure is automatically optimized but you can adjust the foot pressure manually by pressing the key or key Press
29. draw the thread up and to the back of the take up lever Draw the thread forward to draw it into the eye of the take up lever 7 Eye of the take up lever Then pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide Lower thread guide 6 Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide from the left 9 Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle with the needle threader refer to the next page 13 Needle threader NOTE The needle threader can be used with a 11 to 16 needle Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended Make sure the machine is locked out Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go The threader hook comes out through the needle eye from behind 1 Threader knob 2 Threader hook Draw the thread from the left to the right under the left guide threader hook and right guide Draw the thread around the right guide toward you 3 Left guide 4 Right guide Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye 5 Thread loop 4 Pull the thread loop to take the thread end out through the needle eye to the rear NOTE The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle 14 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Press the lockout key to unlock the machine The presser foot will go up Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the needle up down button twice to p
30. fold along the guide 5 Fold 6 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 in the upper row to move the needle drop positions to the left Press the key in the upper row to move the needle drop positions to the right Press the OK key to register the settings The needle drop position will change while the stitch width 2 8 mm remains consistent The distance between the left needle drop position and guide of the foot is indicated in millimeters NOTE You can alter the stitch width by changing the right needle drop position 70 J J mE J wem mmm Shall Tuck 1 2 pr hall Tuck 277 y bas Ty Shall Tux Shop Tix a lo Eislslalz 71 Altering blind hem stitch width Hi Press the key in the lower row to increase the stitch width Press the key in the lower row to decrease the stitch width NOTE You can move the left needle drop position with the or key in the upper row Shell tuck Select Shell Tuck The following 3 options are available T Small Narrow shell tuck stitch 2 Medium Medium width shell tuck stitch 3 Large Regular shell tuck stitch To sew Use a light weight fabric Tricot for example Fo
31. key to open the adjustment window Press the key for quicker response or press the key for slower response You can test the response by circling around the touch ring with your finger tip or touch panel stylus Press the next page key to show the next menu Common Settings 4 5 Lg PE Bei in Beer Formal Meno d j Ali iha wind daia mll be airl _ amp sg Quiet Mode ON Upper Thread Sensor OFF Reset All to Defaults YES 9 Page Turning You can select the normal page turning or animated page turning by pressing the relevant icon key Formatting the memory If the internal memory of the machine or USB memory stick does not function due to damage to the memory bank you need to re enable it by formatting the memory To format the machine s internal memory press the machine icon key and a confirmation message will appear Press the OK key to format To format a USB memory stick press the USB icon key and the confirmation window will open Select the USB port USB1 or USB2 port where your USB memory is connected and press the OK key to format CAUTION Do not turn off the power or disconnect the USB memory while a warning message is displayed otherwise it may damage the memory bank Press the next page key to show the next menu OD Quiet Mode If you prefer the machine to run more quietly turn on this option so the buzzer sound start up sewing
32. right and B is automatically memorized Press the OK key and a warning message will appear Press the OK key and the carriage moves to starting position 10 Thi i The screen changes to the ready to sew window 2 40 mm re AUS zeri 154 min ETE y Monogram placement You can select one of 3 monogram placements left justify center justify and right justify Left Justify Press the BE key to start sewing from the left end reference line on the template 2 Center Justify Press the ME key to sew in the center of the hoop 3 Right Justify Press the ABE key to sew from the right end reference line on the template 109 y 2 Letter monogram Example 2 Letter in an octagon Press the font key Select 2 letter Select the octagon Enter A and B Press the OK key and a warning message will appear O 5414 140 140 pi 7 Press the OK key and the carriage moves to the starting cone ee 8 position The screen changes to the ready to sew window NOTES The 3 letter monogram is 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 110 mE j u eg EEEE Fisted OSD Slolslst d eef noe08 Efell 00000 GOGOE 00008 Elefe lolo eons Slelslst CET 7 E Ba ERDE E H y Editing a monogram Deleting a character
33. speed and maximum embroidery speed will be set at the lowest levels The quiet mode setting overrules any previous settings for these parameters NOTE Custom settings for sound volume start up speed and maximum embroidery speed are disabled and the quiet sign will appear on the screen when the quiet mode is on 89 2 Upper Thread Sensor If you need to run the machine without threads turn off the upper thread sensor After altering the settings press the OK key to enable the new settings 3 Reset All to Defaults Press the YES key to reset all the parameters to the original values factory settings Press the OK key to register the new menu Ordinary Sewing 1 7 Adjustable otart Up Speed Heedle Stop Position 90 Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode Auto thread tension You can adjust the auto thread tension level by pressing the or key 2 Low bobbin thread warning You can adjust the low bobbin thread warning level by Hi 3 pressing the or key 3 Auto thread cutting The machine automatically trims the threads after sewing locking stitches when this option is turned on Press the next page key to show the next menu 4 Start Up Speed The machine will start running slowly and the sewing speed will gradually increase to maximum when pressing the start stop button You can select the desired start up speed from slow normal or high
34. the dual feed zipper foot ED Concealed zipper Zipper 3 Concealed zipper application Lapped zipper sewing Press the lapped zipper icon and the zipper sewing window will open Press the sewing step icon so the machine setting will be automatically suited for each sewing step Fabric preparation Add 1 cm 3 87 to the zipper size This is the overall opening size Mark the end of opening 1 Zipper size 2 Opening size 3 1 cm 3 8 4 End of opening Attach the zigzag foot A ma Lock a Matic Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the opening leaving a 2 cm 3 4 allowance 5 2 cm 3 4 H Baste the zipper opening 0 C H AREA 2 Opening size 74 Dl se left side Attach the zipper foot E Fold back the left seam allowance Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 87 fold Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place 1 0 2 0 3 cm 1 8 2 Zipper teeth 3 Fold 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 Sew through all layers next to the fold Stop 5 cm 25 before zipper foot E reaches the slider on the zipper tape 4 5cm 2 Raise the foot and open the zipper Lower the foot and stitch the rema
35. the machine settings and options for both ordinary sewing and embroidery 2 Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode In this mode you can customize the machine settings and options for ordinary sewing 3 Embroidery Setting Mode In this mode you can customize the machine settings and options for embroidery refer to pages 128 130 for operation i Language Selection Mode A II d In this mode you can select the desired language for the screen messages A r Registering the Custom Settings After customizing the settings press the OK key to Le enable the new settings a To cancel the changes to the settings press the X key and the setting mode window will close 86 Common Settings 1 5 Screen Sayer OFF Sewing Light mle B 87 Common Setting Mode 1 Screen Contrast You can adjust the contrast of the LCD screen by Hi pressing the or key 2 Sound Volume The buzzer sound can be adjusted by pressing the or key Set the value to 0 to mute the buzzer OG Inch mm Option You can set your machine s dimensional unit to either inches or millimeters by pressing the inch or mm icon key The default unit is millimeters Press the next page key to show the next menu 4 Standby Timer The sewing lights will turn off the LCD screen will go dark and the machine will be in standby mode if you have not used
36. the setscrew to secure the angle bar 3 Setscrew 4 Angle bar Using the knee lifter Push the knee lifter with your knee to move the presser foot up and down The knee lifter controls zigzag width of the variable zigzag refer to page 85 NOTE Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching otherwise the fabric will not be fed smoothly 21 Retractable Sewing Light In addition to the twin LED lights the machine is equipped with a retractable light Slide the arm toward you by pulling the small tab on the arm The light will turn on automatically Adjust the angle of the light to illuminate the working area Small tab Push back the arm to turn the light off and store it CAUTION Do not hit or exert excessive force to the arm of the retractable sewing light to avoid damage when it is extended Optic Magnifier Use the magnifier to get a larger view of the needle area Attaching the magnifier Hold the knob with your fingers and insert the pin into the hole in the bottom of the face plate Push the magnifier up until it snaps to fit Adjust the angle to get the best view OC Pin 2 Hole Removing the magnifier If the magnifier is not in use turn it to the left out of sight or pull it down to remove Ay CAUTION Do not use or leave the magnifier in the direct sunlight otherwise it may cause a fire or burn Do not hi
37. tracing with basting stitches 3 Trace and baste double Press the key to open the trace and baste double window Press the start stop button to start tracing with basting stitches First the machine bastes inside the pattern then traces the pattern outline with basting stitches NOTES The machine will baste around the embroidery area with a 5 mm allowance However the allowance will be null if the pattern spreads over the maximum limit of embroidery area Hoop back key Press the hoop back key and hoop back option window will open Press the A key to move the carriage back to the home position and return to the ordinary sewing mode or press one of the keys to move the carriage to a standby position 2 Hoop back key 113 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 to return the tension setting to the default 1 Tension adjust key 2 Default key Embroidery mode key Press this key to open the embroidery mode window 3 Embroidery mode key Pattern information The LCD screen displays the following details 1 Hoop size Cl 5014 140x140mm Auta za 2 Presser foot type 3 Tension setting rl 4 Vertical dimension of the design 5 Horizontal dimension of the design 6 Maximum sewing speed 7 Required sewing tim
38. will return to the editing window displaying the selected pattern 3 Embroidery mode key Selecting the pattern to edit To select the pattern to edit press on the pattern image in the editing window The frame appears around the selected pattern Moving a pattern To move the embroidery pattern in the editing window press and drag the pattern to a desired location with the touch panel stylus or your fingertip NOTE Do not drag the pattern on the screen with a sharp pointed object 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 4 Layout key The carriage will not move when you press the layout keys since the pattern position will move relative to the hoop not to the machine 118 Resizing a pattern Press the resize key to open the resize option window 1 Resize key You can change the embroidery pattern size from 80 to 120 of the original size Press the key to enlarge the pattern size Press the key to reduce the pattern size The size will change 1 each time you press the plus or minus key To change the size quickly press and hold the or key Press the OK key to confirm the new size Duplicating a pattern Press the duplicate key to make a copy of the selected pattern 2 Duplicate key NOTE The duplicated pattern
39. with the needle down except when buttonholes darning tacking eyelets or monograms are selected Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down Machine Operating Buttons 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 being pressed The button turns red when the machine is running and green when it stops NOTE The start stop button cannot be used in the ordinary sewing mode when the foot control is connected 2 Reverse button When sewing stitch pattern U1 U4 U9 12 Q1 3 or BR1 10 the machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed If stitch pattern U1 U4 U9 12 Q1 3 or BR1 10 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 patterns the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop Presser foot lifter button The presser foot will go up or go down by pressing this button You can use also the presser foot lifter and knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot 6 Thread cutter button Press this but
40. 0 w gT o gt ue Ou HU oO A Wd oy Op N e WON oOo lt lt DN lO et OO st COW On X OY NO e OZ ef CO oo e lt O A Block 1 OU 0 UU pg MA cs H wlll of YZ ZC ma GZ J EEE SF FF F el Er VW Za EG e XZ A Io d ab 6 MX ei SOA WER WAL SOV Win WS Ce SIN BRN ES Er LP YON WHY o oaior SO r ANY osck EA Yoron SOR ROS SAM AB SC oos SGH Script CCE A ZE E a Eafe og 2 ee C SC Ce EL OO C ecooogrze ad doe en Os Mk Mk SU E B Qe Ia DN Dax Her DM E TO POM VON BOs Broadway DESIGN CHART Embroidery Favorite Designs Pattern images are not to scale SQ23 FA10 141 DESIGN CHART Embroidery Pattern images are not to scale a amp Lace Designs XO SQ14 d SQ23 SA D Border Designs de E ate zeg ry Lea SQ14 SQ23 d Ve E e 8 ae K GW n 142 DESIGN CHART Embroidery Pattern images are not to scale Quilting Designs SQ14 SQ23 Cross Stitch Alphabet Designs ABCDEFGHI J KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ Floral Alphabet Designs SQ14 E SQ14 143 DESIGN CHART C Y GANAHA COLLECTIONS Embroidery Pattern images are not to scale Flowers Hue LN AO SQ14 Sens A is FA10 Kitchen cor E a sd V SQ14 Sweets T d ae E reg ve SQ14 Kids Saz pa j oO o y SQ14 a AR
41. Deleting R from MART Press the cursor key to move the cursor under R Alslelels Efefe filo gagong GOGOE Press the delete key and letter R is deleted Inserting a character Inserting E into MAT Press the cursor key to move the cursor under A aE Elsa Ening Slolslsl ul o Enter E The letter E is inserted before A 111 O 5014 140 Hinn Seat Su She ek a e A O 5014 140 Hb ET ee Pe gp he ge GD ier C w e E 10 137 mr a PR WA kk Il II 5014 14014 Ready to Sew ok A O 5014 1400 bbdd CR EU Seale So She Pe em opty is E ES S IF ci 10 137 mm GES Tri re JU zgr iO ma Ready to Sew Window The ready to sew window shows embroidery function keys and information on the selected pattern Stitch back forward keys 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 stitch each time the key is pressed Hold down the key to travel faster and jump 10 or 100 stitches at a time You can use these keys to move the embroidery hoop to where the thread has broken or run out 1 Stitch back key 2 Stitch forward key Color section key Press this key to show the complete image of the selected design or partial image of each color section only To view the next color section press the next page key You
42. Presser foot lifter 9 Dual feed drive Embroidery unit socket 1 Embroidery unit 2 Carriage arm 3 Carriage arm release lever Cover M Semi hard fabric cover 2 Embroidery unit case 3 Extra wide table S Standard Accessories 1 Zigzag foot A set on the machine 2 Overedge foot M 3 Satin stitch foot F 4 Blind hemming foot G Zipper foot E Concealed zipper foot Z 7 Automatic buttonhole foot R Stabilizer plate 9 Rolled hem foot D Open toe satin stitch foot F2 1 Darning foot PD H 12 Free motion quilting closed toe foot QC 3 Free motion quilting open toe foot QO Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV 5 Button sewing foot T 1 4 seam foot O 17 Dual feed holder twin Dual feed holder single Dual feed foot AD twin 20 Dual feed foot VD single 21 Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD twin 22 Dual feed zipper foot ED single 23 Embroidery foot P 24 Straight stitch needle plate 2 Bobbins 26 Needle set 2 Screwdriver Lint brush 29 Seam ripper buttonhole opener Quilting guide bar 81 Spool holders large 82 Spool holders small 33 Extra spool pin Scissors 85 Button shank plate Touch panel stylus 87 Cloth guide Bobbin holder cleaner
43. Restart for the saso size SES Simply start the machine to sew another darning in the witterent iz BT same size To sew the next darning in a different size press the X key AANANAAA To sew a shorter darning J tri Sew the first line to the desired length and stop the CO machine th Press the reverse button and start the machine again The machine will sew the rest of the darning and stop automatically Sew to length required To adjust the evenness of darning stitches l then press TY You can correct unevenness of darning stitches by pressing the or key in the adjusting window If the left corner is lower than the right side press the key to correct it and vice versa 91 Fly stitches B17 to B20 The fly stitch is a triangle tacking stitch for use on a zipper fly bottom and on the side pockets of men s pants Attach the satin stitch foot F To sew Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point Sew the stitch until the machine stops automatically 1 Starting point Eyelets B21 to B25 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc Attach the satin stitch foot F To sew Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle to the starting point Sew until the machine stops automatically 1 Starting point Open the eyelet with an awl puncher or pointed SCISSOIS To correct the shape of an eyelet If the eyelet is open pre
44. Using other bobbins such as pre wound paper bobbins may cause stitching problems and or damage to the bobbin holder Winding the bobbin Pull the thread from the spool Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot 1 Guide slot Draw the thread to the left and forward around the thread guide Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around and under the guide plate Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it with both hands 2 Thread guide 3 Guide plate Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside Turn the power switch on Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle Push the bobbin to the right The LCD screen will show the bobbin winding sign 4 Hole 4 Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and start the machine Stop the machine when the bobbin has wound a few layers and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin NOTE Set the speed control slider to the fastest position Start the machine again Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound and stops spinning Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the thread cutter 5 Thread cutter NOTE For safety purposes the machine will automatically stop 1 5 minutes after starting bobbin winding Inserting the bobbin Press the lockout key
45. a DIEA mis Color grouping When combining duplicated patterns you can reduce the number of color sections with color grouping For example the combined design pattern created on page 120 has 20 color sections Press the color group key and the color grouping window will open Press the OK key to unite all color sections of the same color 1 Color group key The number of the color sections is reduced to 5 Sewing order You can change the sewing order of a pattern combination Press the sewing order key and press on the images of the pattern one by one The patterns will be sewn in the order you press on the images Press the sewing order key again to return to the previous screen 2 Sewing order key 123 Monogramming in an arc In the editing mode you can make a monogram in an upper or lower arc Enter the characters and press the OK key afafefofe Flap ify Haning Plajeis t OBOE Bos 2 LW The entered characters are displayed in the editing window Press the arrow key to view the other editing tools 1 Arrow key Press the arc key and the arc layout window will open 2 Arc key Press the upper arc key to make an upper arc 3 Upper arc key Press the Lower arc key to make a lower arc 4 Lower arc key Press the enlarge key to make an arc longer 5 Enlarge key Press the shorten key to make an arc shorter 6 Shorten key Press the OK key to confirm 124
46. ace the right zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place Fold up the left seam allowance to the bodice Open the zipper and put it on the right seam allowance with the back side up 4 Zipper teeth 5 Fold 6 Left seam allowance W Right of teeth Attach the concealed zipper foot Z 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 7 Left groove Zipper tape 76 Smet Ser hs LL ATS D i E 17 Dune tape Raise the foot and close the zipper Replace the foot with the zipper foot E Turn and fold the bodice to the right Seam along the edge of the left zipper tape and reverse the stitches 2 cm 3 4 before the zipper bottom Press the next page key to go to the next step Stitching tape Turn and fold the bodice to the left Seam along the edge of the right zipper tape and reverse the stitches 2 cm 3 4 before the zipper bottom A y Left of teeth Raise the foot and replace it with the concealed zipper foot Z Remove the basting stitches Open zipper and insert the pull tab between fabric and zipper tape to allow the slider to reach the stopper 1 Pull tab Raise the zipper teeth on the left and lower the foot so the right groove of the foot catches the zipper teeth Stitch through the
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48. arp corners you may turn on the Foot up for pivoting option so that the presser foot automatically goes up when the machine stops Press the foot up key to turn on this option 1 Foot up key NOTE Make sure to stop the machine with the needle drops at the outer edge of the applique Starting over from the corner Press the startover key before sewing in the new direction to sew from the beginning of the pattern 2 Startover key Two options of startover are available for applique stitches Press the cornering key to select normal startover or cornering startover The key icon will change to show which option is being selected when pressing the key 3 Cornering key Th fan s la IX oo aa 4 Normal startover Ke Sew a locking stitch then start sewing from the beginning of the pattern J Cornering startover Start sewing from the beginning of the pattern without a locking stitch 81 Pachecok 171 F ELELEE Pha hth Pha hth con De set Lee cn La mora Lio for mel pda pao Por era pda paa pame size OK Different size gt ES 82 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
49. art the machine without pulling down the buttonhole lever Press the X key pull down the buttonhole lever and start again Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front stopper otherwise the buttonhole will be out of position or the left and right lengths will be different 5 No gap NOTE Use the stabilizer plate when sewing knits stretch fabrics or other unstable fabrics refer to page 43 40 Completed Raise Presser Foot 41 The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the sequence shown When the buttonhole is finished the machine will stop automatically with the needle in the up position Press the thread cutter button and remove the fabric 6 Place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting the threads Cut the opening with the seam ripper Use an eyelet puncher to open a keyhole buttonhole After you finish buttonhole sewing push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go Patterns B3 to B13 are sensor buttonholes and the sewing procedure is the same as for buttonhole B1 However the sewing sequence varies depending on the type of the buttonhole Double layer buttonhole To make a sturdy buttonhole sew another layer of button hole stitches over the previous stitches After the buttonhole is finished simply start the machine again Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever Adjust_ Pull down BH Lev
50. at for B1 sensor square buttonholes 43 Bao Pull Button Holder firmly Auto Bao Sew to length required ti then press i UluuUk H Auto AUS All Sew up to start position then mes B2 Automatic square buttonhole Pull the button holder all the way out Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point Lower the foot and start sewing NOTE You do not need to pull down the buttonhole lever If you wish to sew a buttonhole longer than the size permitted by the automatic buttonhole foot R use satin stitch foot F Step 1 Sew the left side up to the required buttonhole length and stop the machine Then press the reverse button Step 2 Start sewing again and the machine sews back with a straight stitch Stop the machine when you reach the starting point Then press the reverse button 44 el Auto Bao new to the end Step 4 Al Bao Machine stops when BH is completed UluUk e Restart for the same size e Different size gt wi 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 automati
51. ause skipped stitches breaking threads or needle Avoid sewing on the layers thicker than 3 mm 1 8 104 URI 3 ZE is Bla HO paus JERR SHARE lm E N cali ls embroidery mods Keep basde clar Gemla Will rue mira SO o eri paa li li Le rise oe te eeleulders mode R Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine Turn the power switch on and open the carriage arm Press the mode switch key and a warning message will appear Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the starting position The LCD screen will display the embroidery mode window 1 Mode switch key NOTE If you press the mode switch key with the carriage arm retracted a confirmation message will appear Do not press the OK key or X key Instead open the Carriage arm Place the hoop on the machine and attach the hoop to the carriage by inserting the lock pin of the hoop into the hole in the carriage Turn the knob clockwise to secure the hoop 2 Lock pin 3 Hole Thread holder To avoid sewing over a tail of the needle thread place the thread end on the thread holder 4 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 front to back 105 Selecting Built in Embroidery Designs Press the built in design key and the fi
52. balancing dial toward B If the upper layer puckers turn the dual feed balancing dial toward 1 Upper layer 2 Lower layer 3 Dual feed balancing dial 32 U8 Basting See page 78 for sewing instructions Zigzag stitches U9 U10 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 applique U11 U12 Multiple zigzag stitches These stitches are used for mending tears r g F r r r F r 33 Variety of overcasting stitches U11 U12 Multiple zigzag 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 U13 Overcasting stitch Overedge foot M This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and overcast edges of fabrics Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and sew U14 Knit stitch Overedge foot M This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and Sew For better resu
53. batting using the clasp stitch Use the satin stitch foot F The machine sews one unit of the pattern and automatically stops with the needle in up position when completed 83 Ea LP Aala zaa hick i gt i d X J L olf Zu CEET ZOU Bilnoh o a i ai Free quilting For ordinary and bulky quilts select the upper stitches and use the darning foot PD H refer to page 19 for how to attach the darning foot Select the lower stitches for flatter quilts and use the free quilting foot QC QO or QV One stitch off The machine stops automatically after sewing one stitch so that you can bring the bobbin thread up to avoid it from bunching up on the wrong side of the fabric Hold the needle thread and sew one stitch and the machine stops automatically Pull the needle thread up to bring the bobbin thread up Hold both the needle and bobbin threads and sew several stitches to secure the threads You can trim the thread tails with scissors The machine will stitch continuously when you resume sewing If you wish to start sewing without one stitch off press the one stitch off key to cancel this function The key icon changes to When one stitch off is active the key icon shows Kal 1 One stitch off key To Sew Sew at medium speed while guiding the fabric with your hands Move the quilt 3 mm or less per stitch Refer to page 79 button sewing foot for ho
54. button to sew the pattern combination To align the second pattern combination press the stitch forward key once to move the hoop to the marking points Press the jog stitch key and the jog keys will appear Adjust the hoop position so that the needle comes right above the marking point of the first pattern combination 3 Stitch forward key 4 Jog stitch key NOTE The message for the marking points will not appear but marking points will be sewn 127 Embe wicked y Lu yoke Van va Here ira Harbin ropi Ll 8 Lee llo Slog OM IRSAILT lor OM r CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS Embroidery mode settings Press the embroidery setting mode key refer to page 86 1 Auto thread tension The auto thread tension level can be adjusted with the or key Increase the value when using the same threads on the bobbin and needle 2 Low bobbin thread warning The low bobbin thread warning level can be adjusted with the or key 3 One stitch stop on off When this function is turned on the machine sews one stitch and stops automatically so that you can bring the bobbin thread up before sewing Press the next page key to go to the next menu 4 Embroidery foot height The machine measures fabric thickness and automatically sets the presser foot to the optimum height However you can fine tune the foot height according to fabric ma
55. cally with the needle in the up position When the buttonhole is finished a message will appear To make the next buttonhole position the fabric and start sewing again The message disappears and the machine sews another buttonhole identical to the first one then stops automatically To sew another buttonhole in a different size press the X key NOTE To cut the buttonhole opening refer to the instructions on page 41 45 ON Bi K of A l s 1 mm Other buttonholes B3 B4 Round end and fine fabric buttonholes The sewing procedure is the same as that of B1 square sensor buttonhole refer to page 40 NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 5 to 5 5 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 3 to 1 0 B5 B9 Keyhole buttonholes The sewing procedure is the same as B1 square sensor buttonhole refer to page 40 Use an eyelet punch to open the keyhole buttonhole NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 5 5 to 7 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 3 to 1 0 B10 B12 Stretch and Antique buttonholes The sewing procedure is the same as B1 square sensor buttonhole refer to page 40 The sewing steps are as shown NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 5 to 7 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 5 to 1 0 B10 from 0 5 to 2 5 B12 B11 Knit buttonhole T
56. can sew only the specific color section by pressing the next page key until the desired section is displayed 3 Color section key 4 Next page key Color list key Press this key to view a list of thread colors employed in the selected design 5 Color list key Jog stitch key Press this key to switch the jog keys to the stitch back forward keys or vice versa Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys so that the needle position comes right above the center of the reference lines on the fabric 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 and or page keys 6 Jog stitch key 7 Jog keys REA ST to i ok KK soba Ss EI ee I e e e O 10 137 mr a Cf pn x HI zr ia mis ale FT E Tra Pemes SORAS me es EN ne a E Te 10 131 mm Pattern tracing You can check the size of the embroidery area by tracing the pattern outline without stitching or with basting stitches Press the trace key and the trace option window will open 1 Trace key The following 3 options are available 1 Trace without stitching Press the E key to open the trace without stitching window Press the trace key Bl to start tracing or press one of the keys to move the hoop to a corner 2 Trace and baste single Press the CZ key to open the trace and baste single window Press the start stop button to start
57. correctly The key position is out of alignment Turn the switch off and turn it on again See page 88 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 128 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 foot control and embroidery hoops can be stored in the semi hard fabric cover Make sure to store the embroidery carriage arm before turning off the power switch 13 Utility U STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ES II II es d L gt di 21 22 23 24 25 O E gt z S gece B 2 3 4 5 15000 21 22 23 24 25 o oz Applique A 123 4 5 arse H 2 3 4 202 Y HE 21 22 23 25 H 41 42 43 44 45 SS Ss Quilt Q 12 3 4 5 1 4 mm II H IP pl P CO Ch ch do Ch 21 22 23 24 25 OK gt x GE 61 O pD w Y KX R 26 it ES O Ga In C o O wo Ulo D O 27 1 C2 cip Lada HHA lt N Man g WE x CO NO 00 LO O JJ RY O 49 K NO O EL gt KX GS 50 5 VVVV NAAA NINININI cacao zech mus II m 138 AAAA IVVV N NO
58. e Number of thread colors layers 9 Stitch count Thread color 4 Colors 0 4815 5T 1 d a TT 211 JSP 265 JSP gt 114 y Starting to sew embroidery Select the desired pattern Press the jog stitch key to show the jog keys 1 Jog stitch key O 5014 140 Hb Wie DU kibiy ee e ee ee be iy roo 10 147 mr Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys so that the needle position comes right above the center of the centerlines on the fabric 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 by pressing the presser foot lifter button cut the loose thread close to the beginning of the starting point 2 Loose thread Press the start stop button to start sewing again a The machine will stop and trim the threads if the auto 2 Siac thread cutting is activated automatically when the first color section is finished Change the thread to the next color and sew the next section Sewing results The embroidery pattern is sewn against the centerlines on the fabric as shown 3 Centerlines on the fabric 115 Fringed flower designs Favorite designs FA10 14 and FA10 15 are special patterns for creating fringed flower designs The embroidery design easily turns into an attractive fringed flower Example Favorite design
59. e is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children s clothes B4 Fine fabric buttonhole This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine delicate fabrics such as fine silk B5 Keyhole buttonhole 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 This buttonhole is used for thicker buttons on medium weight fabrics B7 Tailored buttonhole This durable buttonhole is used with thick buttons and heavy fabrics B8 Keyhole buttonhole tapered reinforced end This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing woven cloth etc B9 Keyhole buttonhole heavy reinforced end This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing jackets particularly men s wear woven cloth etc B10 Stretch buttonhole This buttonhole is suitable for stretch fabrics It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole B11 Knit buttonhole This buttonhole is suitable for knit fabrics It can also be used as a decorative button hole B12 Antique buttonhole This buttonhole looks like the heirloom stitch It has an attractive handmade appear ance and makes a nice decorative buttonhole B13 Welted buttonhole This 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 for B1 39 B1 Sensor Square buttonhole L t
60. e special bobbin holder is marked with a yellow dot for identification 1 Yellow dot Remove the needle plate refer to the previous page Take out the standard bobbin holder 2 Standard bobbin holder Insert the special bobbin holder into the hook race Make sure to match the knob of the bobbin holder with the stopper on the machine Attach the needle plate 3 Knob 4 Stopper NOTE Use the standard bobbin holder when sewing lace designs and quilting designs that use the same thread for the bobbin as the needle thread 101 102 Embroidery Hoops There are 4 embroidery hoops included in the standard accessories Embroidery hoop SQ14 An oval embroidery hoop with a 14 cm 5 5 square embroidery area 2 Embroidery hoop SQ23 A square embroidery hoop with a 23 cm 9 1 square embroidery area 3 Embroidery hoop GR An extra large embroidery hoop with a
61. edle and ordinary sewing thread for the bobbin The bobbin thread is pulled up on the right side of the fabric and the stitches look as if they were sewn by hand 7 1 S29 Decorative satin stitches Got 112 Lah Se ld Dacoratlua Patterns S1 to S29 are decorative satin stitches for which the pattern length can be elongated without changing the stitch density Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window 1 Adjust key Press the key to elongate the stitch pattern 2 key elongation To reduce the elongation ratio press the 3 key elongation key Press the OK key to register the elongation ratio The pattern can be elongated up to 5 times the original length The elongation ratio is indicated in the box 4 Elongation ratio You can also alter stitch density and stitch width 57 Created Stitch ES A Dac oral ive Created Stitch Cs Sch rated Stitch Created stitches CS Original stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer are saved in this group Insert the USB memory containing the original stitch patterns and press the import key 1 Import key Select USB1 or USB2 and the folder list will appear Select the desired folder to open and the file list will appear Select the desired file and the original stitch pattern is saved and the pattern selection key is created You can select program and se
62. ends of the cord and insert both ends between the ribs and metal plate 1 Spur 2 Metal plate Set the stabilizer plate as necessary and attach the buttonhole foot Lower the needle into the fabric where the buttonhole will start Lower the foot and buttonhole lever Start the machine to sew the buttonhole over the cord The machine stops automatically when finished Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads only Cut the filler cord at both ends as close to the buttonhole as possible NOTES Do not adjust the opening width wider than 0 8 Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of the cord used To cut the buttonhole opening refer to the instructions on page 41 50 Specialty stitches B14 Button sewing See page 79 for sewing instructions y B15 Darning Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the button holder all the way out Start the machine and sew to the required length then press the reverse button This sets the darning length Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically 1 Required length an fata Sew another layer of darning over the first layer at a OC ON MAI EE O WU MBE TT o HEO NOTE wm ERAUS The maximum darning length is 2 cm 3 4 and the III WT maximum width is 0 9 cm 3 8 ae 0 9 cm To sew the same size darning When finished sewing a confirmation message will
63. er IW e DI CG 42 Manual settings Press the adjust key and the manual setting window will open 1 Altering buttonhole opening width Press the key to make the buttonhole opening wider Press the key to make the buttonhole opening narrower 2 Altering buttonhole width Press the key to increase the buttonhole width Press the key to decrease the buttonhole width 3 Altering buttonhole stitch density Press the key to make the buttonhole stitches less dense Press the key to make the buttonhole stitches denser Press the OK key to register the settings Using the Stabilizer Plate Use the stabilizer plate when sewing knits stretch fabrics or other unstable fabrics Insert the tab of the stabilizer plate into the slot of the buttonhole foot 1 Stabilizer plate 2 Slot Place the button on the button holder of the foot Attach the buttonhole foot to the machine Insert the fabric between buttonhole foot and stabilizer plate Press the needle up down button twice and remove the fabric to the left to draw both needle and bobbin threads between the foot and stabilizer plate Place the fabric between the buttonhole foot and stabilizer plate Lower the needle into the starting point by turning the hand wheel Lower the foot and buttonhole lever Start the machine NOTE The sewing procedure is exactly the same as th
64. er Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and or cutting blade 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 this sewing machine off O when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading the needle changing the needle threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot and the like 15 Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner s manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS EE Ser SS The design and specifications are subjec
65. er programming a pattern combination and the save file window will open 1 Save file key Select the location to where you wish to save the pattern combination The Ordf folder is shown Select the Ordf folder and the file name is assigned automatically starting from M_001 in order Press the OK key to save the file under the assigned name 2 File name If you wish to assign a unique name to the file press the rename key and the keyboard window will open 3 Rename key Enter a new name and press the OK key to change the file name Press the OK key and the file is saved under the new name Creating a new folder Select a location for a new folder and press the new folder key The keyboard window will open Enter a folder name and press the OK key The new folder is created under the assigned name 4 New folder key Changing the folder name or file name Press the rename key and select the folder or file for which you wish to change its name The keyboard window will open Enter the new name and press the OK key The name of the folder or file will change 5 Rename key Pictograph P 1 2 Lee PI ah eer lt p Dasar ativi rs eD P SE ll 147 Ls BI e w gatimi St Uo SC a Bon Taste E 210016 BDI HANNE Alpi le Opening a Pattern Combination You can open the pattern combination and monogram saved in the machine s internal memory or the
66. ess the OK key Move the duplicate up 6 Horizontal mirror key Press the upward arrow key Press the duplicate key Press the downward arrow key Press the vertical mirror key and press the OK key Move the duplicate to the right Press the OK key The ready to sew window will open L U Golorx MATE 120 gt Grouping the patterns You can group patterns together Press the group key and the grouping option window will open 1 Group key Press the group all key and press the OK key to group all the patterns in the editing window 2 Group all key If you wish to group the selected patterns only press the group select key Select the desired patterns by pressing on the pattern images and press the OK key 3 Group select key The grouped patterns can be moved and duplicated as a unit When grouping the selected patterns only the rest of the patterns are grayed out and cannot be selected To ungroup the patterns press the group key again 121 Zooming in the editing window Press the zoom key to view the enlarged image in the editing window Pressing the zoom key again to return to the original view 1 Zoom 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 Customizing the display colors You can simulate the colors of the actual fabric and threads on the
67. eys Press the page key to display the next page or previous page Press and hold the page key to turn the pages continuously 6 Touch bar Press on the bar and slide to the right or left to display the next page or previous page Touch ring Trace the ring clockwise or counterclockwise with your finger tip or use the touch panel stylus to browse items displayed on the visual touch screen Setting the Spool of Thread Open the top cover Lift up the spool pin Place the spool of thread on the spool pin 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 d A A a 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 hole in the foot compartment as shown Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the spool with the spool holder NOTE The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle sewing Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin AN CAUTION Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off Slide the hook cover release button to the right and remove the hook cover Remove the bobbin from the bobbin holder NOTE Use the Janome plastic bobbins for horizontal hook marked with a J
68. gh the needle bar thread guide on the left and the other one on the right Thread the needles from front to back NOTE The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle Press the twin needle key and select the desired pattern Patterns not suitable for twin needle sewing cannot be selected pattern selection keys are grayed out Buttonholes and specialty stitches monogram and sewing application cannot be selected 3 Twin needle key NOTES When you sew patterns with the twin needle test the stitches first before you sew on the garment Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing Use the threads 60 or finer When changing the sewing direction raise the needle and presser foot then turn the fabric foot up for pivoting option is not available when the twin needle is selected 59 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 Programming a Pattern Combination The patterns in the decorative stitch category and monograms can be programmed to make a pattern PictographiP 1 2 Lu lid am combination A eo fe T ee Decorative H Auta EJ you wish to program Ap 3 D 2 You can program up to 100 patterns in each combination The images of programmed patterns are shown on the left side of the LCD screen 1 Program key Pres
69. h other with the built in marking points Example Connecting border design patterns SQ14 1 and SQ14 2 Print template sheets on semi opaque paperr for border design patterns SQ14 1 and SQ14 2 by using Horizon Link 1 Template sheet Place the template sheet on the fabric and mark the end points of the centerlines with tailor s chalk Draw centerlines on the fabric The horizontal line should be long enough to connect the next patterns 2 Centerlines Set the fabric in the hoop and attach the hoop to the carriage Select border design pattern SQ14 1 and adjust the hoop position with the jog keys Press the start stop button and a message will appear asking you to sew the first marking points Press the X key to skip sewing them and press the start stop button to start sewing 4 When finished sewing the design pattern a message for the last 2 marking points will appear Press the OK key and press the start stop button to sew the last 2 marking points 3 First marking points 4 Last marking points Remove the hoop from the carriage and remove the fabric from the hoop Place the template sheet on the fabric Align the marking points of the sewn pattern and template sheet 6 Mark the end points of the vertical centerline for the second pattern 5 Marking points 6 Vertical centerline 126 e J Set the fabric in the hoop and adjust the fabric Te position to match the centerlines for the second ea
70. h sewing 7 Cloth guide storage key Overcasting with the Cloth Guide Select pattern U13 and use the overedge foot M Set the cloth guide position at 5 0 mm 7 32 and sew O N 18 15 Sl No A O N Ne s O gt k Bi O N N P Other utility stitches U18 U19 Blind hemming See page 70 for sewing instructions U20 Shell tuck See page 71 for sewing instructions U21 Visible hemming Select pattern U21 Fold and press a single hem Place the fabric with the right side up Sew along the fold at the desired depth Trim the excess on the wrong side U26 U27 Backward stitches U26 and U27 are backward stitches Use these stitches if it is hard to guide the fabric while pressing the reverse button The machine sews in reverse without pressing the reverse button so that you can guide the fabric with both hands 37 This page is intentionally left blank 38 Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches Variety of buttonholes B1 Sensor Square buttonhole 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 Auto Square buttonhole This is also a Square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole but you can manually set the buttonhole size and the machine memorizes it to sew buttonholes of the same size B3 Round end buttonhole This buttonhol
71. he pattern is compressed turn the dial in the 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 sewing conditions 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 the neutral position when the sewing is finished 94 This page is intentionally left blank 95 EMBROIDERY MODE Embroidery Unit NOTE Be sure to provide sufficient space around the machine to allow the hoop to move freely Do not place anything inside the area shown on the left Attaching the embroidery unit Turn the power switch off Remove the cover from the machine 1 Cover Place the embroidery unit on the back side of the machine base matching the small dots as shown 2 Embroidery unit 3 Small dots Slide the embroidery unit along the machine to the right and push the embroidery unit firmly until it fits securely 96 eS Extending the carriage arm Press down the carriage arm release lever to extend the carriage arm 1 Carriage arm release lever 2 Carriage arm Swing out the carriage arm u
72. he sewing procedure is the same as B1 square sensor buttonhole refer to page 40 NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 5 to 7 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 7 to 1 2 46 This page is intentionally left blank 47 48 B13 Welted buttonhole Bound buttonhole A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or patch of fabric to the buttonhole Welted buttonholes are particularly suitable for tailored garments but are not recommended for sheer or delicate fabrics where the patch might show through or add bulk Baste a patch to the garment fabric with the right sides together 1 Wrong side of patch 2 Right side of garment fabric Select pattern B13 Sew the welted buttonhole on both fabrics together Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the patch out through the slit to the other side 1 Wrong side of patch 2 Right side of garment fabric 3 Right side of patch Pull out the patch until the right side of the patch is showing Use an iron to press both corner ends until they are squared off 3 Right side of patch 4 Wrong side of garment fabric 4 Fold back each side of the patch to form buttonhole lips 1 Wrong side of patch 3 Right side of patch Press both folds with an iron 3 Right side of patch 4 Wrong side of garment fabric 6 Baste both edges of the seam with a needle and thread by hand 2 Right side
73. how the ready to sew window 106 Monogramming Press the monogram key and the monogram window for Gothic font will open Press the font selection key to open the font selection window 1 Monogram key 2 Font selection key You can select one of the 10 fonts for monogramming as well as 2 letter 3 letter border patterns and normal sew patterns The following fonts and patterns are available Page 1 of 3 e Gothic font e Script font e Cheltenham font e Bauhaus font e Galant font e Typist font Page 2 of 3 e Brush font e First grade font e Hollowblock font upper case only e Jupiter font upper case only e 2 Letter e 3 Letter Page 3 of 3 e Border patterns e Normal sew patterns patterns similar to ordinary stitches Press the icon key of the desired font and the monogram MA SE M window will open aa ij2i3 4 5 ai You can enter alphabet letters numbers symbols and Bao European letters SL ele BEBE DRM e BEES o 107 y Function keys 1D Font selection key Press this key to open the font selection window 2 Lettering orientation key Press this key to select the horizontal or vertical D orientation 3 Letter size key You can select the following 3 letter sizes by pressing this key The approximate letter sizes of upper case are as follows L Large 30 mm 1 2 M Medium 20 mm 0 8 8 S Small 10 mm 0 4 4 Letter case key
74. i H lz SCH Pull open the button holder of the automatic buttonhole foot R and place the button in the button holder Push it tightly against the button 1 Button holder Pull down BH Lever NOTE Use the blue needle for sewing buttonholes on fine to medium fabrics Lo Attach the buttonhole foot Raise the presser foot Insert a corner of fabric under the foot Press the needle up down button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw the threads to the left under the foot z a mmm DN if H KE l NOTES The buttonhole size is automatically set by placing a button into the button holder on the foot Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric Check the length of the test buttonhole and adjust the buttonhole length if necessary by turning the adjusting screw on the buttonhole foot To increase the buttonhole length turn the adjusting screw to move the marker toward L To decrease the buttonhole length turn the adjusting screw to move the marker toward S 2 Adjusting screw 3 Marker Place the fabric under the buttonhole foot Lower the needle at the starting point by turning the hand wheel Lower the buttonhole foot and pull down the button hole lever as far as it will go 4 Buttonhole lever 4 Press the start stop button to sew the buttonhole NOTE A warning message will appear and the machine will stop automatically if you st
75. ick up the bobbin thread 1 Needle up down button Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread Slide 10 cm 4 of both threads to the rear under the presser foot Replacing Needles AN CAUTION Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the needle a p DE ve Raise the needle by pressing the needle up down button Press the lockout key 1 Lockout key Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter clockwise Remove the needle from the clamp 2 Needle clamp screw Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear 3 Flat side 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 4 Gap Never use a blunt needle Fabric and Needle Chart e For general sewing use needle size Fine threads and needles should be used Lawn Silk 80 100 Georgette Cotton 80 100 Tricot Synthetic 80 100 Sheeting Silk 50 Jersey Medium Cotton 50 80 Wool Synthetic 50 80 Knit y S 3 Heavy weight Cotton 40 50 Coating l SC Synthetic 4440 50 Quilting 9 65
76. inder of the seam Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side of the fabric facing up 19 it Basting Replace the foot with the zigzag foot A Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together 1 Basting Sew right side Replace the foot with the zipper foot E Backstitch across the end of opening to 1 cm 3 87 Stitch through the garment and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot Stop about 5 cm 25 from the top of the zipper Lower the needle into the fabric raise the foot and remove the basting stitches 2 Basting stitches Open the zipper and move the slider to the rear of the foot Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam making sure the fold is even Remove the basting stitches Concealed zipper sewing Press the concealed zipper icon and the window will show the step by step icon keys Prepare a concealed zipper 2 cm 3 4 longer than the opening size Press the sewing step icon so the machine settings will be automatically suited for each sewing step JA Lock a Matic Attach the zigzag foot A Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the opening with a 2 cm 3 45 seam allowance Press the reverse button to lock the seams 1 End of opening 2 2 cm 3 4 Lh Basting Baste the opening 0 3 cm 1 8 inside of the seam line 3 0 3 cm 1 8 Pl
77. ing the Presser Foot n snnnnennnnnennnenennnrennnnnnnnnrenennnne 17 Replacing the Foot Holder ciscicccccseccnccseceteeocssedscuascadencostesndseec 18 Replacing the Needle Plate nonnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnennennnenne 20 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot 21 Retractable Sewing Lob 22 Optie PAGING arre Reta 22 Automatic Foot Pressure Control 22 Mode Selection EE 23 On screen Help Movie ooococcccnccccccccccconnonccnnnnnoconononanonnnnnnnnnnnos 23 ORDINARY SEWING MODE Ordinary Stitch Pattems 24 Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode 26 Utility Stitches EE 28 Sc re 28 Saung TO SEW ei 28 Sewing from the edge of thick Tab 28 Changing sewing drechon 28 Turning a square Corner coccccoocccnccnnnncnnonnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnncnnnnnas 28 SECUN SEANS tdci 29 Cutting UME E 29 Using the seam goude mes 29 Variety of straight Stitches AA 30 Sewing with the dual feed device oooooccccccncccccconononnncnnnnnoss 31 RD dee WE 32 PNG Kee Eet 32 Variety of overcasting sitches 33 Manual Stitch Settings occcccccccnccccoooconnnncnnnnnnnononnnanocnnnnns 34 Cloth guide E 36 Oiher GREEN 37 Buttonholes and Specialty G tches 39 Variety OF DUNONMOIOS suseuiroeioacaci lociones atroces 39 B1 Sensor Square buttonhole AAA 40 Manual settings ccccconnnnncoconnnncnnononccnnnnnnnonnncnnnonannnnnnnanennnss 42 Using the Stabilizer Plate ociosos 43 B2 Automatic square buttonhole nnnenanannnnnnnnnnnnnene
78. ins of the foot into the slits of the foot holder and gently push the foot until it snaps into place C Pin 2 Slit Attaching the darning foot PD H Attach the darning foot PD H to the presser bar by putting the pin on the needle clamp screw 1 Pin 2 Needle clamp screw Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver Attaching the embroidery foot P Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from behind Refer to page 99 Replacing the Needle Plate Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing with the dual feed foot and also when embroidering CAUTION Press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the needle plate 20 Raise the needle and press the lockout key Press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser foot 1 Lockout key Slide the extension table to the left to remove it Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle plate will snap off 2 Needle plate release lever A message will appear warning that the needle plate is not secured Remove the needle plate to the right Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening Push down on the mark of the needle plate until it locks in place Make sure the warning message disappears and the straight stitch is automatically selected Turn the hand wheel slowly and make sure that the needle does n
79. itch H Auto IBA o AER JEJEJE SEE 006000 0 Pictograph P 1 7 papito YE Sm Me ly H Auto d K 26 Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode D Adjust key Press this key to open the manual setting window You can adjust the settings of the stitch width stitch length thread tension cloth guide position foot height for pivoting etc refer to pages 34 36 2 Twin needle key Press this key to set the stitch width for twin needle sewing refer to page 59 The key will be grayed out if the selected pattern is not suitable for twin needle sewing 3 Drop feed key This key is available only with the utility stitch group Press this key to drop or raise the feed dog 4 Dual feed key Press this key for dual feed sewing refer to page 31 Program key Press this key to program a pattern combination When this key is pressed the cursor keys delete key memory check key and save file key will appear 6 Vertical mirror image key Press this key to sew a vertical mirror image of the selected pattern Horizontal mirror image key Press this key to sew a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern The key will be grayed out if the mirror image is not available for the selected pattern Delete key Press this key to delete the pattern from the pattern combination 9 Memory check key Press this key to view the stitch image of the entire pattern combination Save file
80. key Press this key to save the pattern combination as a file Block 1 5 JoeB ie Bie Bat brie Fe far Monogram H Auto STIL SAI 27 Letter size key Press this key to select the letter size for monograms 2 Letter case key Press this key to select upper case or lower case for monograms 43 Cursor keys Press one of the cursor keys to move the cursor up or down 4 Startover key This key will appear when you stop sewing If you stop sewing in the middle of a stitch pattern and wish to sew the pattern again from the beginning press this key before you start sewing Press this key once to startover from the beginning of the current pattern or press this key twice to startover from the beginning of the first pattern of the combination refer to page 62 ele IEF Ad DR H pp T HEUSE Utility Stitches Straight stitches Patterns U1 to U5 are straight stitches for seaming Press the pattern selection key for the desired stitch Starting to sew Place the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate Lower the needle to the point where you want to start Pull the needle and bobbin threads towards the rear and lower the foot Press the start stop button or foot control to start sewing Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide line letting the fabric go naturally 1 Start stop button Sewing from the edge of thick fabric The black button on the zigzag foot locks the fo
81. lace embroidery Right side of looped fabrics such as towels to avoid loops coming through the embroidery A thin film that will dissolve 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 103 J A SESS SSS SS x Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop Prepare a fabric and attach a stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric The fabric and stabilizer should be larger than the hoop size Draw the centerlines on the fabric with tailor s chalk 1 Fabric 2 Centerlines Lay the inner hoop and template on the fabric matching the centerlines of the fabric with the template 3 Inner hoop 4 Template Loosen the hoop tightening screw on the outer hoop Place the inner hoop and fabric on the outer hoop 5 Hoop tightening screw 6 Outer hoop Push the inner hoop and fabric 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 Remove the template NOTE Make sure to match the alignment marks of the outer and inner hoops when stretching the fabric 7 Alignment marks Clamp the fabric to the hoop with the magnetic clamps when using the hoop SQ23 or hoop GR Magnetic clamp NOTE Thick layers of fabric and stabilizer may c
82. ld the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on the fold Allow the needle to barely clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge If you sew shell tucks space the rows at least 1 5 cm 5 8 apart Rolled Hom CA 3 5 EA da u a enana Zigzag Stitch 0 3cm A ESE IM Rolled hem CU Straight Stitch Rolled hemming with straight stitch 2 Zigzag Stitch Rolled hemming with narrow zigzag stitch 3 4mm amp 6mm Rolled hemming using optional rolled hemming feet D1 and D2 To sew 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 Turn the hand wheel to lower the needle to the starting point 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 NOTE Trim the corners 0 6 cm 1 4 to reduce bulk 12 A TIET Ir Lock a Matic Basting Jo 73 Zipper sewing D Lapped zipper Zipper 1 Lapped zipper application with the zipper foot E 2 Lapped zipper Zipper 2 Lapped zipper application with
83. lor If you use imported embroidery stitch data containing proper thread information press the retain original color key to retain this information 1 1 Retain original color key Press the next page key to go to the next menu 129 130 42 Grid line on off Turn this option on to show grid in the editing window or turn it off to hide the grid 43 Grid size You can change grid size by pressing the or key Press the OK Key to enable the new settings Ordinary sewing Embroidery 131 FILE MANAGEMENT Saving and Opening a File Saving a file You can save original embroidery designs created in embroidery mode or programmed pattern combination in ordinary sewing mode as files in the built in memory and or USB memory stick Press the save file key and the save file window will open 1 Save file key A folder labeled Ordf ordinary sewing mode or Embf embroidery mode is displayed on the screen To select a folder press the folder icon File names are assigned automatically in numerical order starting from M_001 Press the OK key and the file is saved in the selected folder To assign a particular name to the file press the rename key 2 Rename key The keyboard window opens Enter a new name and press the OK key The file is saved under the new name When you attempt to save a file with a name that already exists the confirmation me
84. lts use the zigzag foot A and sew leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the stitches U15 Double overedge stitch Overedge foot M This stitch is excellent for fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and Sew Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that the fabric will not ravel U16 Overlock stitch Overedge foot M This stitch finishes the edges of fabric in a way similar to a commercial overlocking machine for a professional look Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and Sew The stitch width cannot be adjusted U17 Overlock stitch Overedge foot M This stitch is used for overcasting knits and stretch fabrics Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and sew Ela ifs e flia LEA sitaign Stich Manual Stitch Settings When you press the adjust key the screen shows the manual setting window Adjust key You can alter the stitch width or needle drop position of the straight stitches stitch length and needle thread tension Press the or key beside the setting you wish to change Altering needle drop position straight stitches Press the key to move the needle drop position to the right Press the key to move the needle drop position to the left
85. nit Narrow stretch stitches for seaming stretch or knit fabrics 3 Curve Short straight stitches for seaming curved line 4 Topstitching Long straight stitch for topstitching with thick threads 68 Cryer ede Pies CA _ Owercasting SHHOE A Gei E Stretchy mit E 69 Overedge 1 Woven Overcasting stitch for regular woven fabrics Stretch Knit Knit stitch for finishing raw edges of stretch or knit fabrics 3 Woven Overlock stitch similar to a professional overlocker stitch 4 Heavy Double overedge stitch for preventing raw edges of linens and gabardines from ravelling Refer to page 33 for how to sew A B 2 8 mm Blind hem Select Blind Hem The following 2 options are available Woven For blind hemming regular woven fabric 2 Stretch Knit For blind hemming stretch or knit fabric To sew Attach the blind hem foot G Fold the fabric to form a hem leaving a 0 5 cm 1 4 allowance as shown 3 0 5 cm 1 4 A Medium to heavy fabrics The raw edge should be overcasted B Fine fabrics Fold the raw edge 1 cm 1 2 4 1 cm 1 2 Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side of the guide on the foot Lower the presser foot The needle should just pierce the folded edge when it comes over to the left side Adjust the position of the needle drop if necessary Sew guiding the
86. nnnenena 44 Other EIERE 46 B13 Welted buttonhole Bound buttonhole 48 Corded Dutra oido 50 See Ee 50 BIS DAINO secretarios dolio casa 51 Fly stitches B17 to B20 netscape 52 Eyelets B21 to B25 oooccccconnnccoccoconoconoconcnnannnnconanonnonananonos 52 Decorative Stitches asun 54 So E E E 56 S1 S29 Decorative satin sttches 57 Created stitches Cat 58 Twin Needle Sewing cccccccccccccccconccccnnncnncconononancnnnnnnnncnononnnans 59 Programming a Pattern Combunaton 60 Editing a pattern combination cccccooccnncccnccnnccnnnnnnnnnanenonnnnnons 61 o KO OE R EE E E 62 Monogramming E 63 Programming a monogram RE 64 Saving a Pattern Combination cooooconnccncnnnccnccnononnanncnnnnns 65 Opening a Pattern Combination oocccccccncnncccconnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 66 Sewing Application oooooncccccnncocccononnoonnnnnnnnnnnononnononnncnnnnnons 67 O E 68 so tee 69 A 70 GFR WTC gegen 71 Rolled We EE 72 AS e EE 73 Concealed zipper SEWING ccccccccccccccccnnnnnncnonononanonononenononnnos 76 SS a 79 e e E 80 A 81 ELED OUR E 82 TEN EE 83 CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS Common Setting Mode ooccccnccnccccccccncconcnnncnnnonocononnnnnncnnnnnnns 87 Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode oooconncccnnnccccccccoonanoconnnnnnnnnss 90 Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns ooooccccccccccncnnnninononnns 94 EMBROIDERY MODE Ember y Unless totali 96 Attaching the embroidery unit REENEN 96 Ex
87. ns However you do not need to change the thread color since this is for sewing a specific section only You can select the specific section by pressing the next page key Adjust the foot height if necessary refer to page 128 Turn on the one stitch stop function in the embroidery setting mode refer to page 128 When pressing the start stop button the machine sews one stitch and stops automatically Pull the needle thread to bring the bobbin thread up and place both threads on the thread holder Sew several stitches and stop the machine Cut the loose threads close to the beginning of the stitch Start the machine again to sew the design pattern 117 Editing Mode In the editing mode you can edit and combine patterns to create original embroidery designs Press the editing mode key and the editing window for the hoop SQ23 will open 1 Editing mode key You can select other hoop sizes Press the hoop selection key and the hoop selection window will open Select the hoop you wish to use refer to page 102 2 Hoop selection key NOTE In the editing mode you cannot select patterns larger than the size of the selected hoop Opening the embroidery designs You can open the built in designs monogram and designs from the USB memory in the editing window To open design patterns press the embroidery mode key Select the desired pattern from the design list refer to page 106 The screen
88. ns red Press the delete key to delete the selected pattern 3 Cursor key 4 Selected pattern Inserting the pattern Press the cursor key to select the pattern next to where you wish to insert a pattern Enter the desired pattern to insert it before the selected pattern 5 Inserted pattern E Gi dh Leet Ep Hi ng Sp IZ S ieleg Le LEM a Pe y Wks mm i EPA L a D KR F El TE S a th Deeg 1144 d AP gt e v auer dad le Finas imig Uh E kg ol l patt cado bra Ga KU Argu Be sg Startover key This is a 2 way function key to start sewing a pattern combination over from the beginning When you stop sewing a pattern combination the startover key is activated The key shows a triangle and single bar that means the machine will start over from the current pattern When you press the startover key the key will change and show a triangle and double bar that means the machine will start over from the first pattern of the combination Current pattern startover If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the current pattern press the startover key once and start the machine 1 Startover key current pattern 2 Current pattern First pattern startover If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the first pattern of the combination press the startover key twice and start the machine 3 Startover key first pattern
89. ntil it locks in the fully extended position AN CAUTION Do not push on the carriage arm when it is extended Do not force to move the carriage or carriage arm by hand Do not hold the carriage or carriage arm while it is moving Failure to do so may cause a damage to the carriage mechanism 97 Detaching the embroidery unit NOTE Be sure to remove the embroidery unit when carrying or storing the machine Remove the hoop from the carriage and return the carriage to the home position refer to page 113 Push down the carriage arm release lever to retract the carriage arm 1 Carriage arm release lever 2 Carriage arm AN WARNING Be careful not to get your finger caught between the embroidery unit and machine bed with the extension table removed when the carriage returns to home position Retract the carriage arm to the stored position Turn the power switch off Push the embroidery unit release button Slide the embroidery unit to the left and remove it 3 Embroidery unit release button Attach the cover to the machine 4 Cover EF S A 99 Attaching the Embroidery Foot Use the embroidery foot P for embroidery Turn the power switch on Raise the needle by pressing the needle up down button Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter 1 Lockout key 2 Presser foot lifter
90. ode press the mode switch key and follow the instructions in the confirmation message On screen Help Movie Press the help key to open the help movie menu You can view movies on 4 topics of essential operations of the machine 1 Help key Select the help topic by pressing the thumbnail and the movie window will open Press the play key to start the movie and press the pause key to stop playing You can search the movie in forward or reverse direction by pressing the fast forward key or rewind key 2 Play key 3 Pause key 4 Fast forward key 5 Rewind key Press the return key to return to the beginning of the movie 6 Return key Press the X key to close the current window ME e Tr O Hei 142 sia es Aralaht stitch T EE TATA ATO oe E TE cele lof kb lh DERSE da 2 Bationholete 14 er D Uriel 272 Knit Satiteh Buttonhole e 3 F Lr Tack lrg ier Lolo o Do tl Even priis ret Ek ololools E Hair eamli A ES cd H Q eas S limi icar at ivil e BR ha j D L P O Soler e PL CS 3 ORDINARY SEWING MODE Ordinary Stitch Patterns In the ordinary sewing mode there are 6 catego ries available 1 Utility stitches U 2 Buttonhole and specialty stitches B 3 Decorative and quilting stitches 4 Monogramming 5 Open file 6 Sewing applications Press one of the icon keys to select the category
91. of garment fabric 49 Fold over the length of the garment fabric sew back and forth beside the original seam to secure flaps of the patch 4 Wrong side of garment fabric 5 Sew back and forth Fold over the end of fabric and sew back and forth three times over the triangular end 1 Wrong side of patch 2 Right side of garment fabric 4 Wrong side of garment fabric 9 The patch should be cut 1 to 1 5 cm 7 16 5 8 away from the hole The corners should be cut rounded off as shown 3 Right side of patch 4 Wrong side of garment fabric Place the facing on the wrong side of the garment fabric Mark the 4 corners with pins as shown 5 Facing 6 Garment fabric Turn all the layers over and cut the buttonhole opening on the facing in the same way as step 2 Four marker pins show you the corner points on the facing Fold back each flap between the facing and patch 5 Facing 6 Garment fabric Stitch around the opening with a needle and thread as shown 5 Facing 6 Garment fabric The welted buttonhole is complete 6 Garment fabric Corded buttonhole To sew a corded buttonhole follow the same procedure as for B1 square sensor buttonhole Select pattern B1 Place the button on the button holder on the buttonhole foot Hook a filler cord on the spur on the front of the foot Bring the ends of cord toward back and under the foot Bring up the
92. omething is caught between the carriage and the arm The carriage is hitting something around the machine The power is turned on when the feed dog is lowered Remove the object See page 96 It is initializing sound not a defect Patterns are distorted JO OD E WD The needle thread tension is too loose 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 9 The embroidery foot is trapped by a jump thread The embroidery foot stumbles on a mound of embroidery threads See page 35 See page 34 See page 94 Use an interfacing See page 105 See page 96 See page 104 Stop the machine and free the fabric Trim the jump thread Adjust the foot height see page 128 The automatic buttonhole stitches are not balanced oO N The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn The feed balancing dial is not set properly Interfacing is not being used with stretch fabric See page 42 See page 94 Use an interfacing Pattern selection keys do not work mb The electronic control circuit is not working
93. ot hit the needle plate Press the lockout key to unlock Never press the needle plate release lever while running the machine fe ug Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot automatically goes down when you begin sewing However you can raise and lower the presser foot with the presser foot lifter button the presser foot lifter or the knee lifter 1 Presser foot lifter button 2 Presser foot lifter You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm 1 4 higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter or knee lifter This helps you to place layers of thick fabrics or embroidery hoops under the foot NOTE The presser foot cannot be lowered with the presser foot lifter if the foot was raised with the presser foot lifter button The knee lifter cannot be used in the embroidery mode Knee lifter The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing patchwork quilting etc since it allows you to handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot Attaching the knee lifter Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter Knee lifter 2 Knee lifter socket 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
94. ot in the horizontal position This is helpful when you start sewing at the extreme edge of thick fabrics or for sewing across a hem Lower 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 is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping After a few stitches the black button is released automatically 2 Black button Changing sewing direction Stop the machine and press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser foot Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired Start sewing in a new direction NOTE If you turn on the foot up option in the adjustment window the presser foot will automatically go up when the machine stops refer to page 35 Turning a square corner To maintain a 5 8 seam allowance after turning a square corner use the cornering guide on the needle plate Stop sewing when the front edge of fabric reaches the cornering guide lines Press the foot lifter button and turn the fabric 90 degrees Start sewing in the new direction 3 Cornering guide 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 1 Reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock a matic stitch pattern U2 or locking stitch
95. page 104 9 A purple needle is not being used for sewing thick fabrics See page 16 denims and across the hem Seam puckering 1 The needle tension is too tight See page 35 2 The needle thread or the bobbin thread is not threaded correctly See pages 11 13 3 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn See page 16 4 The stitch length is too long for the fabric Make stitches shorter 5 The stitch width is too wide Reduce the stitch 6 The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop width See page 104 136 Problem Cause Reference Slipping layers 1 The dual feed foot is not being used for sewing hard to feed material Use the dual feed foot The cloth is not feeding sch The feed dog is packed with lint See page 134 smoothly 2 The dual feed foot is not being used for sewing hard to feed Use the dual feed foot material 3 The stitches are too fine Make stitches longer 4 The feed dog is lowered See page 90 The machine does not run 1 The machine is not plugged in See page 6 NO Athread is caught in the hook race A faulty foot control is plugged in while the machine is turned on buzzer sounds once when plugging in The start stop button is used for ordinary sewing with the foot control plugged in See page 134 Replace the foot control See page 8 Crunching sound occurs when running the machine S
96. pattern U3 and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop automatically Cutting threads To cut the threads after finishing sewing press the thread cutter button The needle bar and presser foot will auto matically go up after trimming the threads 2 Thread cutter button NOTES The thread cutter button does not function when the presser foot is up Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well 20 40 50 Ena 5i OTI 1 8 3 8 5 8 i l Li l 1 TT 10 E 1C IT To use the thread cutter on the face plate remove the fabric and draw it to the back Pull the threads up and slip them between the thread cutter and face plate from behind Pull the threads toward you to cut 3 Thread cutter 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 The angle scales are marked at 45 60 90 and 120 degrees Use the broken lines when piecing the patchwork pieces with the 1 4 seam foot O 29 gt Variety of straight stitches U1 Straight stitch in center needle position Use this stitch for seaming rolled hemming etc U2 Lock a matic stitch Use
97. rst page of the design list of favorite designs will open 1 Built in design key Press the design category key to browse the design list by design category or press the hoop size key to browse the designs by hoop size 2 Design category key 3 Hoop selection key Design category Press the design category key o to show the design lists by category Press the next or previous page key to browse the design lists 4 Next page key 5 Previous page size key Page 1 of 4 e Favorite Designs e Lace Designs e Border Designs e Quilting Designs Page 2 of 4 e Cross Stitch Alphabet Designs e Floral Alphabet Designs Page 3 of 4 e GANAHA Collections Flowers e GANAHA Collections Kitchen e GANAHA Collections Sweets e GANAHA Collections Kids Page 4 of 4 e GANAHA Collections Sewing Items e GANAHA Collections Others e GANAHA Collections Interior e GANAHA Collections Redwork Press the desired category to select and the pattern selection window will open Browse the pattern list with the next page key or touch ring and select the desired pattern by pressing the pattern icon key The LCD screen will show the ready to sew window Hoop size Press the hoop size key DL and the hoop selection window will open Select the same hoop as the one attached to the machine Browse the design list with the next page key or touch ring and select the desired pattern by pressing the pattern icon key The LCD screen will s
98. s the program key and select as many patterns as Mirror image of patterns To sew or program the pattern as a mirror image press the vertical mirror key or horizontal mirror key then select the desired patterns 2 Vertical mirror key 3 Horizontal mirror key NOTE Mirror image key is grayed out if the selected pattern cannot be turned over To view the entire pattern combination press the cursor key to scroll over the pattern combination or press the memory check key to show the entire pattern combination at a glance 4 Cursor keys 5 Memory check key Bridge Stitches es Les WI Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches L AC e r A w after a stitch pattern If you want more space between French knots D6 for example insert pattern BR10 after pattern D6 Four counts of straight stitches are added to pattern D6 AE h Emol NOTE Patterns BR9 BR10 and BR12 will inherit the stitch length and needle drop position of the previous pattern in the pattern combination 60 Sat 142 i a bh Y L rabia ER Ais Editing a pattern combination Deleting the pattern The pattern before the cursor or shown in red is deleted by pressing the delete key Cursor 2 Delete key To delete a pattern in the middle of a combination press the cursor key to select the pattern you wish to delete The stitch image of the selected pattern tur
99. s too heavy for the needle See page 16 6 The needle thread was not set in the thread holder when See page 105 embroidery sewing started The bobbin thread 1 The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder See page 12 breaks 2 Lint has collected in the bobbin holder See page 134 3 The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly Replace the bobbin The needle breaks 1 The needle is inserted incorrectly See page 16 2 The needle is bent or blunt See page 16 3 The needle clamp screw is loose See page 16 4 The needle thread tension is too tight See page 35 5 The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn See page 16 6 The fabric was pulled toward you when sewing free motion See page 84 quilting with the free motion quilting open toe foot QO Visual Touch Screenis 1 The contrast of the screen is not adjusted properly See page 87 not clear Skipped stitches 1 The needle is inserted incorrectly See page 16 2 The needle is bent or blunt See page 16 3 The needle and or threads are not suitable for the fabric being See page 16 sewn 4 A blue needle is not being used for sewing stretch very fine and See page 16 synthetics 5 The needle thread is not threaded properly See page 13 6 The needle is defective rusted burr on needle eye or tip Change the needle 7 The embroidery hoop is not set properly See page 105 8 The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop See
100. screen by customizing the colors of the design image and editing window Press the custom color key and the custom color window will open 3 Custom color key If you wish to change the color of the design pattern press the design color key Press the scroll keys until the desired section is displayed in the preview window 4 Design color key 5 Scroll keys To select the hue press one of the 12 color tiles To change the shade of the selected color press and drag the slider to the left or right 6 Color tiles Slider You can assign a 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 Name key To change the background color press the background color key and select the desired color To select the hue press one of the 12 color tiles To change the shade of the selected color press and drag the slider to the left or right 9 Background color key NOTE If a design in JPX format is open you can display the background image in the editing window by pressing the background image key refer to the instruction book of Digitizer MBX Background image key 122 O Sea Fe Fee Wea El eg eg gg i ES TO G 10 151 es ii mm 7 400 xem CH U Golorx O Sd ee Fee KU El E ity ie ge eG eg ae aes 1D 14 ees 161 me 400 sen RT
101. ss the key Hi If the eyelet overlaps press the key This page is intentionally left blank 53 Br bal pe IBA acarat il Bowl lk aphlP tre Brite L I Decorative Stitches The patterns in this section are classified into 10 groups These patterns are programmable and you can make a pattern combination Applique stitches A 2 pages Stitches in this group are for applique Refer to page 81 Heirloom stitches H 3 pages This group provides heirloom stitches and cross stitches for craft sewing and home d cor Quilting stitches Q 5 pages Stitches in this group are for patchwork and quilting Refer to pages 82 85 Satin stitches S 2 pages The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same Refer to page 57 y Bridge stitches BR 1 page Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches after a stitch pattern The number beside the stitch image on the straight stitch key indicates the stitch count of a programmable unit Patterns BR9 BR10 and BR12 will inherit the needle drop position and stitch length of the previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination Decorative stitches D 8 pages More than 100 attractive patterns are available in this ee Arie EP en ei ia group ERE kekke Eozo Sonto Jee leit Long stitches L 2 pages Patterns in
102. ssage will appear Press the OK key to overwrite the existing file or press the X key if you do not want to overwrite it C gt Mier PTA a fo z F ele F Siralgha Shichi wen SUR HEE BENSE SERB BIE Creating a new folder Press the new folder key and the keyboard window will open 1 New folder key Enter a folder name and press the OK key A new folder is created under the assigned name Deleting a file or folder Press the delete key and select the file or folder to delete A confirmation message appears Press the OK key to delete the file or folder 2 Delete key Opening the file To open the saved files press the open file key to open the open file window 1 Open file key Select the folder location either the built in memory or USB memory stick Open the folder that contains the desired file by pressing the folder icon The file list of the selected folder is displayed To open the file press the file icon 132 y Changing a name of the file or folder Press the rename key and select the file or folder which you wish to change its name The keyboard window will open Enter a new name and press the OK key The name of the file or folder will change 1 Rename key If you entered a name that already exists a confirmation message will appear Press the X key and enter another name y Direct PC Link
103. t or exert excessive force to the optic magnifier to avoid damaging it when it is attached 22 Automatic Foot Pressure Control The presser foot pressure is automatically optimized for each stitch pattern However you can adjust the foot pressure to suit your specific sewing need in the setting mode refer to page 91 lhe carriape ara e geb een Da fou 2till sand to smiich to embroidery mode ee Zoeitrch to embroidery mode Eeep hands clear Carriage will now move bo fel poailion e Mode Selection When you turn the power switch on the visual touch screen will show the ordinary sewing mode after a few seconds The machine is set for straight stitch sewing NOTE After turning on the power it takes several seconds to display the opening window This is the required boot up procedure Vid ke a ee lbr esscdhmpp Ea En RT ro nr ree ings H o WEST IE VG D To switch to the embroidery mode first turn the power switch off then attach the embroidery unit refer to pages 96 97 Turn the power switch on and press the mode switch key 1 Mode switch key A confirmation message will appear Do not press the OK key or X key Open the carriage arm and a warning message 3 will appear Press the OK key to switch to the embroidery mode and the carriage will move to the starting position To switch back to the ordinary sewing m
104. t 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 E European Union only TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING READY TO SEW Names f A aiii 1 Standard Accessories coooooconncnccnnnonncccnonnnonnnncnnnnnnnnonononanennnnnnnns 3 Extensi n TAD Eeer lira 5 Accessory Storage ere cried e aio 9 Connecting the Power Supply cccccncccccccconncnnccnnnnnccnnnnnnoncnnononoss 6 Controlling Sewing Gpeed 7 Speed control alder 7 FOOL ONIO ea Z Extra Wide Table oooononcccccccconccconcocononcnonnnononnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 7 Machine Operating Buttons occccccccccccccccononcconnnnncnnnonnnananenonons 8 Touch Panel Keys ococoooocccccccocncccococonnnonoconnonononononnnnnnononanonennnanos 9 Setting the Spool of Thread secccceccccsccsencesoensencoecenncceeece sasasenenes 10 EXA SPOOL DIA arborea 10 Winding hee UE 10 Removing the bobbin cxe csvetccosenabecedcctupeenutdeeuseseneiecniedacciedicens 10 Winding the bobbin occcccccccccccnncccnconcnonccononanonnnnnonanononnnnos 11 Inserting the bobbin EE 12 Threading the Machine A 13 Needle threader cccccccooncccnccccccoccnnnnccnnnanonnnnnonancnnnnnnnonanennnnns 14 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 15 Replacing Needles oooccccccocccocccnnncocononcnnononnoncnonnnononanenonnns 16 Replac
105. tending the Carriage arm cccccccssseeeccesseeeceneeeeeesaaeeess 97 Detaching the embroidery unit ooccccnccccconcnnnnccnonannnnnnnnnnos 98 Attaching the Embroidery Foot ccccccessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 99 Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate 100 Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery cooooooocconcnnno 101 Embroidery ele EE 102 EE 103 Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop coccccccnnncnncccnnnnno 104 Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine 105 Selecting Built in Embroidery Designs nnnnnnnnnn000000neennnne 106 Monogramm EE 107 F UnCUON dE 108 Programming A monogram ccccooocnnccnnncnncccnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnans 109 2 Letter monogram css 110 Editing a o An 111 Ready to Sew WiNdOW ccooocccoccccccnncnncconononononononnnnnnnonananonos 112 Starting to sew embroidery cccccccccccccccccnnnccnnnnnncnonononanononnnos 115 Fringed flower designs cccoocccccncccccoccnnnnconononnnnononnnncnnnnnnns 116 EA 117 Quilting desd usos idos 117 A 118 Free arm embroidery c oocccccccccnccccnnccccnnncnnnnnonnnanononcnnnnnnnnnonnos 125 Border designs cccooocccnnccccnconnononocnononnnnonononnnnnnnnonannnnnnnonnnns 126 CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS Embroidery mode settings annnnnnoannnenenennnnnennnnnnnenesnnnenne 128 FILE MANAGEMENT Saving and Opening a File x sccccecceiecsecesdeaevenctscedctsectaceenscxdencs 131 Sa
106. terial and or other sewing conditions by pressing Hi 7J the or A key The adjustable range is O mm to 4 mm Consecutive color grouping on off If an imported embroidery stitch data file contains consecutive sections in the same color these sections are automatically grouped together as one section when opening the file Turn this option off if you do not wish to group the sections together Press the next page key to go to the next menu Auto thread cutting basic The machine automatically trims the threads when it stops to change the thread to the next color when this option is turned on Auto thread cutting advanced Press the customize key WAGLE to open the advanced setting window 1 Jump thread cutting length You can set the cutting length of jump threads by pressing the or key The adjustable range is 3 mm to 30 mm and OFF You need to set the cutting length to OFF if you turn on the cutting command option 2 Thread cutting at color change and end of sewing on off The machine automatically trims the threads at the end of sewing and when it stops to change the thread to the next color if this option is turned on 3 Cutting command on off If an imported embroidery stitch data file contains a trim code cutting command turn this option on to trim the threads at the trim code Press the next page key to go to the next menu 128 V i
107. the compartment under the top cover and in the extension table Under the top cover 1 Zigzag foot A 2 Satin stitch foot F 3 Overedge foot M 4 Blind hemming foot G 5 Zipper foot E 6 Touch panel stylus In the extension table Push up the latch to open the compartment cover OI Latch 2 Straight stitch needle plate Place it upside down 3 Automatic buttonhole foot R with stabilizer plate 4 Extra spool pin 5 Bobbins Other accessories can be stored in the compartment under the cover Connecting the Power Supply First make sure the power switch is off Insert the machine plug into the power inlet Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn the power switch on 1 Power switch 2 Machine plug 3 Power inlet NOTE Make sure to use the power cable that came with the machine lf you turn off the power switch wait for 5 seconds before turning it on again 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 4 Foot control cord 5 Pin connector Insert the machine plug of the power supply cable into the power inlet Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn the power switch on i CAUTION Do not pull the foot control cord beyond the red mark NOTE The foot control cannot be used in the embroidery mode
108. the button sewing foot T Make sure to press the lockout key to lock the machine Insert the rear pin of the foot into the rear groove of the foot holder 1 Rear pin 2 Rear groove Gently lower the presser foot lifter while holding the foot with your finger to fit the foot Press the lockout key to unlock the machine Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into the left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your hand Insert the button shank plate under the button Lower the foot to hold the button in place aligning the direction of the button 3 Button shank plate 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 Start sewing and continue until the machine stops automatically Remove the fabric from the machine Cut the all threads leaving at least 10 cm 4 tails Trim the threads at the beginning close to the fabric Pass the needle thread at the end of stitching through the left hole in the button between the button and fabric Pull the needle thread to bring the bobbin thread up to the right side of the fabric 4 Needle thread at the end 5 Bobbin thread Wind the threads to form a shank and knot them together Tacking 1441 a EM ES AP Y roi Q Susa euie nda hang thy dem dad dr th 1 tem j Tick ing la een eet booby la roar mimant ia M arral
109. the machine within the time period set by this timer Doing any operation will turn the lights and screen on again The standby timer can be set from 1 to 30 minutes If you wish to turn off the timer press and hold the key until OFF shows in the timer window Screen Saver Press the ON OFF key to turn on the screen saver and the LCD screen will show the screen saver when the machine is in standby status Press the import key to import an original screen saver from a USB memory stick You can create an original screen saver with Screen Saver Tool including Horizon Link CD ROM A Import key 6 Sewing Light Press the YES key to open the sewing light option win dow The sewing lights can be turned on or off individually however the retractable sewing light will always turn on when extended B YES key Press the next page key to show the next menu Touch Screen Calibration YES Touch Ring Sensitivity YES ARANA BONE ct Teri welt th gt be brs He Teh Hera O ma 9 HH 4 Touch Screen Calibration You can calibrate the key positions of the touch screen if you feel the touch screen key is not responding properly Press the YES key to open the calibration window Press the sign with the touch panel stylus as the sign appears When you press the last sign the screen shows END and the calibration window will close Touch Ring Sensitivity Press the YES
110. the next page key to show the next menu Variable Zigzag Sensitivity You can adjust amount of the needle swing against the knee lifter movement for variable zigzag in sewing applications Press the key so the needle swings when moving the knee lifter a small amount Press the key so the needle swings when moving the knee lifter a large amount Press the next page key to show the next menu gt OD Cloth Guide Calibration of the default position The default position of the cloth guide is 15 mm 5 8 from the center needle drop position However you can Cloth Guide fine tune the default position of the cloth guide Calibration Save Position ON Press the YES key and a warning message will appear Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the standard position Keep hands clear Carriage will now move to initial position Press the key or Mikey to adjust the position of the cloth guide Press the OK key and the carriage will return to the home position Saving the favorite position If you have set the cloth guide to your favorite position 6 4 mm 1 4 in the manual setting window for example refer to page 36 you can save this position for future use To save the favorite position press the ON OFF key to turn ON the save position option Press the next page key to show the next menu 92 Favorite Stitch Adjustment ON Resume Mode
111. this group are ideal for decorating garments and for adding border trims Pictograph stitches P 2 pages STITT GET Malal e Play stitches PL 1 page Fi Ze rey There are many cute designs fancy motifs and ell A calligraphy available in these groups Created stitches CS In this section you can select original stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer Refer to page 58 for how to transfer created stitch patterns from the PC to the machine 55 96 Quilting Q Using the quilting guide bar The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel evenly spaced rows of stitches Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the back of the foot holder Slide the quilting guide bar and set it to the desired spacing 1 Quilting guide bar 2 Hole Sew rows of stitches while tracing the previous row of stitches with the quilting guide bar Q1 Q3 Patchwork piecing Patterns Q1 to Q3 are special stitches for seaming patchwork pieces Patterns Q2 and Q3 are for patchwork piecing with 1 4 and 7 mm seam allowances respectively Use the 1 4 seam foot O or dual feed quilt piecing foot OD Place the patchwork pieces right sides together Sew while guiding the edge of fabric along the guide 1 Guide Q72 Q77 Hand look quilt stitches Patterns Q72 to Q77 are special stitches for quilting which look like hand sewn stitches Use a transparent nylon thread for the ne
112. this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching 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 Sa Soo os Ses U3 Locking stitch This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed The machine will sew several locking stitches at the beginning and continue sewing forward r When you press the reverse button at the end of the i seam the machine will sew several locking stitches in place then stop sewing automatically I A U4 Straight stitch in left needle position Use this stitch to seam fabrics close to the edge 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 U6 U7 Stretch stitches These are narrow stretch stitches designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat Use U7 for seaming fine fabrics or stretch fabrics 30 Unity 1142 L Pets Geh Sstralght Stitch tz Ki i eli Sewing with the dual feed device Patterns U1 to U4 and Q1 to Q7 can be sewn with the dual feed de
113. to page 61 Memory check key Press this key to view the entire monogram refer to page 60 OD File save key Press this key to save the monogram as a data file refer to page 65 NOTE Numbers signs and European letters are available on pages 2 through 5 63 mm rs e ODE ufofofo le Zb ZLzLlsts elkell popon Programming a monogram Simply enter the characters by pressing the corresponding keys to program a monogram Example 1 Quilt in Block font Select Block font Enter Q Press the letter case key to select lower case Letter case key Enter u E In and T Example 2 J Caf in Broadway font Press the monogram key and select symbol Enter a hollow heart Press the monogram key and select Broadway font Enter C Press the letter case key and select lower case letters Enter a and f Press the next page key to go to page 4 of 5 Enter NOTES Use a blue tip needle for sewing a monogram Apply a tear away backing to fine fabrics or stretch fabrics Test sew to check the sewing results Eatin 121 af pi A Dec or ul ives Saving a Pattern Combination The pattern combination and monogram can be saved as a file in the machine s internal memory or the USB memory stick The machine has two USB ports for memory sticks Press the save file key aft
114. ton when you finish sewing to trim the threads The needle bar and presser foot automatically rise after trimming the threads Refer to page 29 NOTES The thread cutter button does not function soon after turning on the power when the presser foot is raised with the foot lifter when being pressed 4 times in a row Utility U 1 2 EEN EE ha e E Straight Stitch Auto BA amp K A T Sn Sp Ai Sn ZR 16 y ES E Db RA d SES Let E Touch Panel Keys AN CAUTION Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen with hard or sharp objects like pencils screwdrivers or the like Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard accessories D Set mode key Press this key to enter the setting mode You can customize the machine settings to your preference The machine settings for common settings ordinary sewing embroidery and language selection are available in this mode 2 Help movie key Press this key to view the on screen movie about the essential operations 3 Mode switch key Press this key to enter into embroidery mode or to return to ordinary sewing mode 4 Lockout key Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the machine replacing the accessories etc To reduce the risk of injury all the buttons and keys except for the presser foot lifter button are deactivated To unlock the machine press this key again Page k
115. under the foot holder so that the pin of the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder Lower the presser foot lifter to lock the foot in place 4 Pin 5 Groove Each foot is marked with an identification letter 6 Identification letter Replacing the Foot Holder Replace the foot holder if you use the dual feed feet darning foot or embroidery foot AN CAUTION Press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the foot holder Removing the presser foot holder Raise the needle by pressing the needle up down button Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter 1 Lockout key 2 Presser foot lifter Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the presser foot holder 3 Thumbscrew NOTE Use the foot holders included in the standard accessories only Attaching the dual feed holder Attach the dual feed holder to the presser bar 1 Dual feed holder Tighten the thumbscrew with your figers Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed drive 2 Dual feed link 3 Upper feed drive Lower the presser foot lifter Lower the needle to the lowest position by turning the hand wheel Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver a N lt SS k a Detaching and attaching the dual feed foot Pull the foot toward you to remove it Insert the p
116. vice The dual feed device is extremely effective when sewing hard to feed materials such as PVC coated fabric or leather It also eliminates layer slippage The following 4 types of dual feed feet are available in the standard accessories 1 Dual feed foot AD twin For regular sewing with dual feed 2 Dual feed foot VD single For sewing narrow areas with dual feed 3 Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD twin For 1 4 seam piecing with dual feed 4 Dual feed zipper foot ED single For zipper application with dual feed Attach the desired dual feed foot to the respective dual feed holder and attach them to the machine refer to page 18 Press the dual feed key and select the desired pattern NOTE The patterns not suitable for dual feed sewing are grayed out The dual feed key will gray out or not be indicated if you selected a pattern not suitable for dual feed sewing 31 Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at the point where you wish to start Start sewing at medium speed When seaming plaid fabrics match the plaids of the upper and lower layers and pin them together Dual feed balancing dial The dual feed balancing dial should be set at 0 however you may need to adjust the dual feed balance depending on the type of fabric Check the feed balance by test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric you intend to use A If the lower layer puckers turn the dual feed
117. ving a OU 131 Creating a new folder 132 Deleting a file or folder nnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnesnnnnnne 132 Opening the file ee ndo one cere cun 132 Changing a name of the file or folder 133 Direct e Bi 133 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook rea oooocccccccnccccccocononnccnconnnonnnononnnnnnnnnnns 134 Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide c oooooccccccccanananana oo 135 cto SIC OURO A 136 STITCH CHART 0000aaaaaaaaannaannnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnrrennneennnnennnsennsnnnn 138 DESIGN CHART eeepc 141 GETTING READY TO SEW Names of Parts 1 Top cover 2 Spool pin 3 Spool holder Large 4 Foot compartment Thread cutter Bobbin winder spindle Thread take up lever Visual touch screen Knee lifter socket Feed balancing dial cap Extension table accessory storage 12 Thread cutter holder 13 Face plate Retractable light 5 Hook cover release button Hook cover D Needle plate Presser foot Presser foot holder 20 Thumbscrew 2 Needle threader 22 Buttonhole lever 23 Needle clamp screw 24 Start stop button 25 Reverse button 26 Auto lock button 27 Needle up down button Presser foot lifter button 29 Thread cutter button Speed control slider 1 Hand wheel 2 Dual feed balancing dial 3 USB ports 4 Power switch 5 Power inlet 6 Foot control jack 7 Carrying handle
118. w these patterns the same way as with the built in stitch patterns To delete the pattern press the delete key and select the pattern to delete A confirmation message will appear Press the OK key to delete the pattern 2 Delete key NOTES Up to 30 patterns can be saved in this group Twin needle and horizontal mirror options are not available for the created stitches 98 SE tebe Check the needle Twin needle setting Was canceled VV VIVIAN Twin Needle Sewing Some of the utility stitches and decorative stitches can be sewn with a twin needle Replace the needle with the twin needle supplied with the standard accessories CAUTION Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key before changing the needle Do not use twin needles other than one included in the standard accessories otherwise the needle may hit the needle plate foot or hook and break 1 Lockout key Insert the extra spool pin into the hole in the foot storage compartment Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the spool with the spool holder 2 Extra spool pin 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 NOTE Threading from points 1 to 5 is the same as for a single needle refer to page 13 Slip one of the threads throu
119. w to attach the free quilt feet Sculpture stitches These stitches are used to accentuate design outlines and to create a mock hand quilt Use the dual feed foot AD BHO Hand look quilt 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 stitches will look as if sewn by hand Variable zigzag This unique feature allows you to control zigzag width with the knee lifter while you are guiding the fabric with your hands Select Center 1 or Left 1 using the darning foot PD H for sewing quilt layers Select Center 2 or Left 2 using the clear view free quilt foot QV for sewing flat and firm fabrics Attach a stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric if needed Sew at slow to medium speed while guiding the fabric with your hands and controlling the stitch width with your knee NOTE When the machine stops you can raise and lower the presser foot with the knee lifter 85 y CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS D 2 O 4 Press the set mode key to enter the machine setting mode Comm n Settings 1 5 You can select various options and customize the En ER LN machine settings to suit your personal preference 6 Set mode key Press one of the 4 keys to select the mode to customize 1 Common Setting Mode In this mode you can customize
120. will be superimposed over the original pattern Move the duplicate to show the original pattern Deleting the pattern Select the design to delete Press the delete key to delete the selected pattern 3 Delete key Press the downward arrow key to show the next set of editing tools 4 Downward arrow key E Ci i y ss Rotating the pattern Press the rotate key to open the rotation option window 5 Rotate key Press ie keys to rotate the selected pattern 1 degree or 45 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise Press the OK key to confirm Flipping a pattern Press the mirror image key to open the flip option win dow 6 Mirror image key Press the EJ EJ keys to flip the selected pattern horizontally or vertically Press the OK key to confirm 119 y Combining the patterns creating a square frame Select pattern Border Design SQ14 29 Move the design down and to the right Press the duplicate key 1 Duplicate key 2 Press the downward arrow key to show the next set of editing tools 2 Downward arrow key Press the mirror image key 5 Press the vertical mirror key and press the OK key Move the duplicate to the left 3 3 Mirror image key 4 Vertical mirror key Press the upward arrow key to show the previous set of editing tools 5 Upward arrow key Press the duplicate key Press the downward arrow key Press the horizontal mirror key and pr
121. zipper tape and fabric up to the end of the opening Reverse the stitches to secure the seam 2 Zipper teeth 3 Groove Slide up the stopper to 0 3 cm 1 8 below the end of the opening and fasten the stopper with pliers 4 Stopper Gathering In addition to the regular gathering stitch this section offers you a special stitch for easing sleeve tops Easing a sleeve top Sew a pair of lines 3 mm 1 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 There are 2 basting stitches available in this section Basting Auto This stitch is used for basting zipper tape or fitting of garments Sew in the same way as that for straight stitch sewing Basting Manual Quilting Attach the darning foot PD H When basting is selected the feed dog lowers automatically NOTE Refer to page 19 for how to attach the darning foot PD H 78 To sew Hold the fabric taut and depress the foot control The machine will make one stitch and stop automatically Slide the fabric to the rear for the next stitch SONO e 79 Button sewing When attaching a button to thick fabric you need to make a shank by using the button shank plate The feed dog lowers automatically when selecting the button sewing section Attaching

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