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Janome 6500 Sewing Machine User Manual

1. O 10 Mode button Press this button to select the desired mode Letter style button Press this button to change the letter style of monogram Memory recall button Press this button to register or recall programmed pattern combinations The previous pattern combination will be replaced by the new combination when pressing this button after programming The registered pattern combination will be recalled when pressing this button on the initial screen of the selected mode Twin needle button Press this button when sewing with a twin needle Elongation button Press this button to elongate satin stitch patterns Bobbin winding button Press this button to wind the bobbin Stitch width adjusting button Press this button to alter the stitch width Stitch length adjusting button Press this button to alter the stitch length Editing button Press this button to edit the programmed patterns In the editing mode this button is used to shift the cursor to the left Help button Press this button to view alternative applications of certain stitches In the editing mode this button is used to shift the cursor to the right LCD contrast adjusting dial Turn this dial to adjust contrast of the LCD Screen 13 14 15 16 17 10 PT 13 14 o TOM cip 05 OHO OF OL O j 2 12 Pattern selection buttons Press these buttons to select the desired pattern In the dire
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3. J 53 Tacking Machine Setting Pattern 19 Mode 3 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure 3 Tacking is used to reinforce pockets crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed To sew Depress the foot control until the machine stops automatically The machine will sew a tacking 1 5 cm 9 16 long automatically 1 1 5 cm 9 16 To sew a shorter tack To sew a tack shorter than 1 5 cm 9 16 first stop the machine after sewing the required length and then press the reverse button The required length has been determined Restart the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically 2 Required Length 3 Reverse Button 4 Tack Length To sew the same size tack To sew another tack at the same size simply restart the machine and it will stop automatically when finishing sewing To sew the tack at a different size To sew the next tack at a different size press the memory button to memorize a new size and start sewing from the beginning 54 Eyelet Machine Setting Pattern 20 Mode 3 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure 3 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc To sew Depress the foot control to sew The machine will sew an eyelet and stop automatically when completed Open the eyelet with an awl punch or pointed scissors Adjusting the shape of an eyelet Correct the sha
4. 5 Press the memory button Machine Setting Thread tension 5 8 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F or Open toe satin stitch foot F 2 Foot pressure 2 3 6 Lower the foot and start sewing 1 Pattern 19 2 Pattern 12 NOTE The sewing speed is limited to the maximum speed of the pattern with the lowest speed in the combination 41 Sensor 11 Auto 12 13 14 15 KONI l O Reece l NI UTILITY STITCHES AND DECORATIVE STITCHES Mode 3 Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes 11 Sensor Square BH 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 12 Automatic Square BH This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole but you can manually set and memorize the buttonhole size to sew buttonholes of the same size This buttonhole is useful for bulky fabrics or when sewing on un even layers 13 Round End BH This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children s clothes 14 Fine Fabric BH This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine delicate fabrics such as fine silk 15 Keyhole BH The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons 16 Stretch BH This buttonhole can be used on stretch fabrics It can also be used as
5. Memory Craft 6500 PROFESSIONAL Instruction book JANOME IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the followings Read all instructions before using this appliance DAN 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 Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts 5 Watts WAR N NG To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 1 11 12 13 14 19 Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children 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 Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealers or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation
6. On the LCD screen the mode number and the following information are displayed 1 Stitch Pattern Recommended Thread Tension Recommended Foot Stitch Width Stitch Length Recommended Foot Pressure Single or Twin Needle Setting N oF f W PD The following 4 sewing modes are available Mode 1 Direct The 10 most commonly used stitches can be selected directly Mode 2 Quilting The patterns for patchwork quilting are available Mode 3 Utility The buttonholes utility and decorative stitches are available Mode 4 Monogram Monogramming in Block and Script styles can be programmed 23 The Help Button Pressing this button will show alternative applications of the selected pattern when the pattern 01 08 09 10 Mode 1 or 01 02 03 04 05 or 22 Mode 3 has been selected Example When the pattern 01 has been selected Each time you press the help button the LCD will show as follows 1 The zigzag foot and quilting bar for quilting will be shown 2 The rolled hem foot for rolled hem will be shown 3 The zipper foot for zipper sewing will be shown Selecting the Pattern Mode 1 Press one of the numeral buttons corresponding to the desired pattern NOTE Pressing the 0 button will select the pattern 10 Other Modes Enter the 2 digit pattern number by pressing the numeral buttons The LCD screen will show the pattern number stitch image then main display for the selected pattern
7. Seam Ripper Spool Holder Large Spool Holder Small Bobbins Quilting Bar Quilting Bar for Even Feed Foot Basting Darning Foot P 2 1 4 Seam Foot O Even Feed Foot Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot F 2 Cloth Guide with Screw Instruction Book Power Supply Cord Foot Control Accessory Box Foot Storage Compartment marked with letters corresponding to the presser feet 30 GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply Turn off the power switch Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket Insert the machine plug into the machine socket Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet Turn on the power switch Power Switch Foot Control Plug Machine Socket Machine Plug Power Supply Plug Wall Outlet OouhWNM NOTE If you turn off the power switch wait for 5 seconds before turning it on again For Your Safety While in operation always keep your eyes on the sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take up lever handwheel or needle Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the power supply 5 when leaving the machine unattended when attaching or removing parts when cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the foot control otherwise the machine will run intermittently Operating Instructions The symbol O of a switch indicates the off position of a switch For appliances with a polarized plug
8. The bulb could be HOT wait until it has cooled down before touching it To remove Remove the setscrew Remove the faceplate Swing the lamp socket to the left and pull out the bulb To replace Insert a new bulb into the opening of the socket Return the lamp socket to the original position Attach the faceplate with the setscrew 1 Setscrew 2 Faceplate 3 Lamp Socket 4 Light Bulb Replace a bulb with the same type rated 12 V 5 W Problems And Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign follow the guidance below Warning Sign Cause Try this Mow Sewing This button can t be used Q This button can t be used The power is turned on without the foot control being connected The foot control is disconnected while sewing The power is turned on while depressing the foot control The power is turned on with the needle in the down position The machine is started without lowering the presser foot The thread cutter button is pressed with the presser foot raised The machine will stop if the presser foot is raised while sewing The machine will stop if the buttonhole is sewn without lowering the buttonhole lever The foot control is released while sewing a locking stitch The auto thread cutter button is pressed when the machine is still initializing after turning the power on Pressing the thread cutter button 4 times in a row
9. The twin needle button is pressed when a pattern unsuitable for twin needle sewing has been selected 72 Connect the foot control and restart the machine Release the foot control Press the up down needle button to raise the needle Lower the presser foot and restart the machine Lower the presser foot and press the thread cutter button again Lower the buttonhole lever and restart the machine Depress the foot control again to let the machine stop automatically Press the thread cutter button after the machine stops Sew with a single needle Warning Sign Cause Try this This button can t be used Press mark amp Stop for safety OUP poses The LCD screen shows an abnomal display Audible Signal The elongation button is pressed when a pattern that cannot be elongated has been selected The power is turned on again after auto thread cutting has been interrupted The presser foot is raised before auto thread cutting is completed The machine is started when it halts due to the overload The feed dog is dropped while sewing The bobbin winder spindle is locked while winding a bobbin The machine is out of order due to a problem in the item indicated Example BM init error means error in initialization of stepping motor Turn the power off and turn it on again The Buzzer Sounds when pip Normal operation pip pip pip Invalid operatio
10. may cause thread bunching Always use the correct bobbin Using a wrong bobbin may cause malfunctions Setting the spool of thread Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown Attach the spool holder and press it firmly against the spool of thread 1 Spool of Thread 2 Spool Pin 3 Spool Holder NOTES Avoid using a paper spool when it begins to empty since it will not unwind smoothly It may cause the thread to bunch or slip when using the auto thread cutter Use the large spool holder for ordinary spools while the small spool holder for small spools 4 Small Spool 5 Small Spool Holder 13 Winding the bobbin s Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide post from behind 1 Thread Guide Post 2 Pass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk 2 Bobbin Winding Tension Disk d Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside Bobbin Winder Spindle 4 Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle Push the bobbin winder stopper to the left 4 Bobbin Winder Stopper 5 6 Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and press the bobbin winding button Press the bobbin winding button again to stop the bobbin when it has made several turns and cut the thread close to the hol
11. the sewing Is finished 69 Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog WARNING Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning NOTE Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained on this page nh Remove the needle and presser foot Remove the setscrews and remove the needle plate 2 Take out the bobbin Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it 3 Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush and soft dry cloth 4 Clean the feed dog auto thread cutter mechanism and hook race with the lint brush 5 Clean the hook race with a dry cloth You may also use a vacuum Cleaner Screwdriver Setscrew Needle Plate Bobbin Holder Lint Brush Feed Dog Hook Race Soft Dry Cloth Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism O oOo N Oo FWNDNY Assemble the hook race 1 Insert the bobbin holder The knob of the bobbin holder should fit next to the stopper on the hook race Be sure to align the red triangle marks on the bobbin holder and stopper 2 Reattach the needle plate and tighten the screws 70 10 Knob 11 Stopper 12 Triangle Marks NOTE After cleaning the machine attach the needle and presser foot 71 Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb
12. 17 Automatic Needle Threader Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing the up down needle button twice 2 Turn the power switch off 3 Lower the presser foot 1 Up Down Needle Button 4 Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind 2 Needle Threader Knob 3 Hook 5 Draw the thread down around the threader guide and under the hook 4 Threader Guide 6 Release the threader knob slowly while holding the thread end with your hand A loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye 5 Loop of Thread 7 Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the thread end from the needle eye NOTES The automatic threader works well with the threads 50 100 and needles 11 16 including the blue tipped needle The automatic needle threader cannot be used for threading the twin needle If the hook fails to pull a loop of the thread check the needle and its setting Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 1 1 Raise the Presser Foot Lifter Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the up down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread 1 Needle Thread 2 Needle Up Down Button Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread 3 Bobbin Thread N 3 3 Slide 10 cm 4 of both thread
13. Needle 11 75 Ball Point g 11 75 Leather Suede Wedge Point 11 75 Leather Needle Flannel Velour Velvet Muslin Velveteen Poplin Corduroy Broadcloth Linen Chintz Gabardine Felt Terry Burlap Quilted Fabrics Double Knits synthetic and natural Stretch Velour Stretch Terry Sweater Knits Universal Leather Vinyl Suede Wedge Point Leather Needle Denim Sailcloth Ticking Double Faced Wool Heavy Coating Fake Fur Drapery Fabrics Denim Needle Universal Leather Suede Wedge Point Leather Needle Topstitching for Special Finish 20 Balancing Thread Tension Correct tension The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric For an ideal zigzag stitch the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric 1 Needle Thread 2 Right Side of the Fabric 3 Wrong Side of the Fabric 4 Bobbin Thread Adjusting the tension Tension adjustment may be needed depending on the sewing materials layers of fabric and other sewing conditions Turn the tension control dial to set the desired number at the setting mark Consult information on the LCD screen for the recommended tension setting 5 Setting Mark 6 Tension Control Dial 7 Recommended Tension Setting Needle thread tension is too tight The bobbin thread will appear on the right side of the fabric Loos
14. Thread Guide Bar NO Pass the thread through the right thread guide 2 Right Thread Guide 3 Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown and slip it under the thread guide plate 3 Thread Guide Plate 4 Draw the thread toward you and pass it into the left thread guide Draw the thread along the right channel 4 Left Thread Guide NOTE Be sure to use the spool holder to secure the spool in place Threading the Machine continued 5 Draw the thread down and around the tension dial from the right to the left Pull the thread up to insert it between the tension disks and under the loop of the check spring Be sure that the thread is coming out from notch of the disk 5 Check Spring 6 Notch 6 Firmly draw the thread up to the take up lever and down into its eye from the right to the left while holding the thread at the spool 7 Eye of the Thread Take up Lever 7 Draw the thread down through the lower thread guide from the right 8 Lower Thread Guide 8 Slip the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left 9 Needle Bar Thread Guide 9 Thread the needle from front to back by hand or use the automatic needle threader
15. a decorative buttonhole 17 Knit BH This buttonhole is suitable for knit fabrics It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole 42 Sensor buttonholes Machine Setting Pattern 11 Mode 3 Thread tension 1 5 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 3 NOTES Buttonholes 11 and 13 to 17 are sensor buttonholes The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 0 5 cm 3 16 to 2 5 cm 1 in diameter lt is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to check your settings The preset width of the buttonhole is suited for ordinary buttons Apply an interfacing to stretch or fine fabrics To sew Press the up down needle button to raise the needle Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping the pin into the groove of the foot holder 1 Groove 2 Pin s 2 Pull the button holder to the back and place the button in it Push it together tightly on the button NOTE If the button is extremely thick make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button holder back a little The length of the but
16. f To sew L IG N al Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a WA seam guide line on the needle plate Lower the needle to J Rh a the point where you wish to start L WE Pull the needle and bobbin threads toward the rear SK LF Lower the presser foot 4 Depress the foot control to start sewing Gently guide the A fabric along the seam guide line letting the fabric feed naturally To sew from the edge of thick fabric The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position This is helpful when starting sewing from extreme edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish to start sewing Lower the foot while pushing the black button in The foot is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping 1 Thick Fabrics 2 Black Button Securing seam For fastening the ends of seams press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the Lock a Matic stitch pattern 03 or locking stitch pattern 04 so the machine will lock the stitch off and stop automatically After finishing sewing press the thread cutter button to cut the threads 3 Thread Cutter Button NOTE Avoid trimming the threads with the needle in up position as a needle mark can be distinct To start the next seam it is recommended to bring
17. 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 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break Do not use bent needles Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 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 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE ccccceeeseeeeeeees 3 Name of Parts oer costa cotccetercngeeecoeanie nceoenweisepehoeeeseose 3 Standard Accessories 5 ssusicncarantanssaracsvaaccswnrsuorsrsenccnts 4 GETTING READY TO SEW cceeseeeeeees 5 Connecting the Power Supply cccccesseeeeeeeees 5 Controlling Sewing Speed cceeceeessee
18. point with straight stitch Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 2 The machine will sew the right row Step 3 The machine will sew the back bartack and the machine will stop automatically To sew another buttonhole press the thread cutter button and raise the presser foot Move the fabric to where the next buttonhole to be sewn then lower the foot and start the machine 6 6 When buttonhole sewing is finished push the buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go 7 pe 7 Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting A 9 stitches Cut the opening with the seam ripper Use an Eyelet puncher to open a keyhole buttonhole 9 Seam Ripper 10 Eyelet Puncher 10 45 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 I Double layer buttonhole To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole sew another layer of buttonhole over the previous stitches After the buttonhole is finished simply start the machine again Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever The machine will sew another buttonhole in the following order and stop automatically when it is completed Step 1 Straight stitching in reverse to go back to the starting point Step 2 Front bartack and left row Step 3 Right row Step 4 Back bartack and locking stitches at the end Corded buttonhole To sew a corded buttonhole follow the same procedure as a sensor buttonhole With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised hook the filler cord on t
19. the bobbin thread up and pull both needle and bobbin threads to the back under the presser foot NOTE Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well 4 Thread Cutter 25 26 Changing sewing direction Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam Press the up down needle button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam Raise the presser foot Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new direction Using the cloth guide Attach the cloth guide on the needle plate with a screw Adjust the position of the cloth guide and tighten the screw Place the fabric with its edge against the cloth guide and Sew 1 Screw 2 Cloth Guide 3 Threaded Hole Using the seam guide lines The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover help you to measure seam allowance NOTE The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position in millimeters and inches 1 Center Needle Position 2 Edge of the Fabric 3 Guide Lines 2 Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting button Press the right side of the button sign to move the needle bar to the right Press the left side of the button sign to move the needle bar t
20. when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength 06 Stretch stitch This is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat 29 Basting Machine Setting Pattern 07 Thread tension 1 3 Presser foot Darning foot P 2 Foot pressure 1 Feed dog Dropped The basting stitch is used to hold fabric layers together during fitting Lower the feed dog Set the foot pressure dial at 1 Attaching the darning foot P 2 Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder Attach the darning foot P 2 to the presser bar putting the pin on the needle clamp screw Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver 1 Thumbscrew 2 Pin 3 Needle Clamp Screw To sew Draw the both needle and bobbin thread to the back Depress the foot control The machine will take one stitch and stop automatically Release the foot control Hold the fabric taut and slide it to a place where you want the next stitch CAUTION Do not pull the fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 30 Zigzag Stitch Machine Setting Pattern 08 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Zigzag footA Foot pressure 3 Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting It can be used on most woven fabrics A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique Adjusting the stitch width Pr
21. 1 Pattern Selection Button 2 Pattern Number Display 3 Stitch Image Display 4 Main Display Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference Turn the power switch on while pressing the memory button and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window 1 Memory button 2 Power Switch 3 Machine Setting Window Resumption setting The last pattern sewnbefore turning the power off will be Normal set recalled when turning the power on again Press the button number 1 and the LCD screen shows normal resumption setting display Press the editing or help button to select either Normal or Resumption setting Press the memory button to confirm your selection LG OLGO oi 02 03 Sound setting You can mute a buzzer in normal operation Sound on h2 Press the button number 2 and the LCD screen shows lt sound setting display Sound off g Press editing or help button to select sound setting either on or off Press the memory button to confirm your selection Language selection You can choose one of 10 languages for screen display Press the button number 3 and the LCD screen shows language selection display Press editing or help button to select a language Press the memory button to confirm your selection 24 BASIC STITCHES Mode 1 Straight Stitch Machine Setting Pattern 01 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 3 HT
22. 12 13 33 2 cm 13 16 Seam Allowance Basting Reverse Stitches Seam Stitches To sew Fold back the left seam allowance Turn the right li seam allowance under to form a 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 H fold place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it 2 E 3 in place Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the s original setting i i 1 Lower Fabric 6 2 End of the Opening 3 Zipper Teeth ii 4 0 2 to 0 3 cm 1 8 Fold 5 Right Side of the Upper Fabric 6 Opening Size T 7 Fold 8 Basting Stitches Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side Lower the foot onto the topside at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge of the foot Sew through all layers next to the fold Stop 5 cm 2 before zipper foot E reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle slightly into the fabric Raise the foot and open the zipper Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam 9 Slider 10 5cm 2 34 35 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together 11 Basting 12 Zipper Tap Re attach the zipper foot E with the left pin Backstitch across the end of opening to 0 7 1 cm 3 8 Stitch through the garment and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth al
23. 60 90 and 120 degrees Seaming patchwork pieces MOLE oee QUILT lt Machine Setting Pattern 11 Mode 2 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot 1 4 Seam foot O Foot pressure 3 Lock a Matic stitch pattern 03 hi and auto lock stitch pattern 04 _ _ in the Mode 1 are ideal for seaming patchwork pieces together Place the patchwork pieces right sides together Sew while guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1 4 seam allowance 1 Guide 2 Right Sides of the Fabric Patchwork stitches MODE 2 reet SOI LT Machine Setting Pattern See below Thread tension 1 4 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure 2 3 The patterns 28 32 38 42 and 61 68 in the Mode 2 can be used as patchwork stitches Open seam flat with the right side up and sew patchwork stitch along the seam line 37 Stitch in the ditch with even feed foot The even feed foot is extremely effective when stitching in the ditch on patchwork quilts To attach Remove the foot holder Attach the even feed foot to the presser bar with the lever over the needle clamp screw and secure it with the thumb screw 1 Thumb screw 2 Lever 3 Presser Bar To sew Sew at a low to medium speed Sew a line of straight stitch as close to the seam line as possible Quilting Machine Setting Pattern 01 Mode 1 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Even feed foot and quilting bar Foot pressure 3 Quilting bar fo
24. E E E 43 Double layer buttonhole ccceeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 46 Corded buttonhole srescquetoncessveauanesavactverscaienpeecenceyenss 46 Changing buttonhole width cccceeeeceeeeeseeeeeeeees 47 Changing buttonhole stitch density ceeeee 47 Automatic buttonhole sasseosescenieeseccsescessercastecereseeteros 48 Button Sewing waiiasinsuiacsctensedaconcusacctedanandddasancotuesentess 50 Deala e E Gasctimsimiasisenonacds 51 To sew a shorter darning ccccssscecceseeeeeseeeeeeeees 52 To adjust the evenness of darning ccceseeeees 52 TAG YUNG serae E e 55 To sew a shorter tack ccccceseceeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeesneeees 53 EVOO T ccetutine iin E E 54 Adjusting the shape of an eyelet 0 00nnn00nn0000000n 54 BUN TACT a A 55 TO S ON err tse cia reccummestacunnentinontaness 55 Changing needle drop position cccseeeeeeeeeeeeees 56 To make the straight stitches in blind hem stitch longer cccccseseeceeseeeceeeeeseees 56 Shell TUCKING cccccccesecceseeseeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeesenees 57 Scallop Stitch sccuedancrndscveccoleceestaacemetmesadeseceuwsanctexe 57 OF AIAG eee a A 57 Twin Needle SQWING c cscescecessseeeesseeeeeesaeeeeess 58 Programming a Pattern Combination 0 60 One cycle sewing with the auto lock stitch 60 Pattern combination with auto thread cutting 61 Elongation Sewing cc cseec
25. I a l removal of the presser foot and helps you to place thick Ais Ly fabrics under it a 1 Presser Foot Lifter LG 2 Presser Foot 3 Up Position ddl 4 Extra Lift NOTE If you start the machine with the presser foot up the LCD screen will advise you to lower the foot Lower the foot then restart the machine Attaching the Knee Lifter The Knee Lifter is extremely helpful when sewing applique patchwork and quilting since it allows you to handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter 1 Knee Lifter 2 Ribs 1 3 Notches Push the knee lifter with your knee to raise and lower the presser foot NOTE Do not touch the knee lifter while sewing otherwise the fabric will not be fed smoothly Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern Wrong foot can cause the needle to break To snap off Raise the needle and presser foot Press the red button on the back of the foot holder and the foot will drop 1 Red Button 2 Foot Holder 3 Presser Foot To snap on Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place Each foot is marked with a letter for identification 4 Groove 5 Pin 6 Identification Letter Det
26. achine will lock the stitch off then stop automatically and trim the threads 60 Pattern combination Example Programming the patterns 23 and 25 Select the pattern 23 in the Mode 3 Press memory button Select the pattern 25 Press memory button NOTE Set the thread tension at 1 4 foot pressure at 3 and use the satin stitch foot F when sewing the programmed pattern combination Start to sew The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly NOTE If you press the auto lock button in the middle of a programmed pattern the machine will stop automatically after the current pattern is completed 1 Auto Lock Button Pattern combination with auto thread cutting Select the pattern 23 in the Mode 3 Press the memory button Select the pattern 25 Press memory button Press the auto thread cutter button Start the machine The machine will sew one unit each of the patterns 23 and 25 then stop automatically and trim the threads 61 Elongation Sewing Patterns number 21 28 in the Mode 3 can be elongated Example Pattern 23 Select the pattern 23 Press the elongation button Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the original pattern length Start to sew NOTE If you press the auto lock button in the middle of the pattern the machine will stop automatically after the current pattern is completed Programming pattern combination with a mirror Image Example Programming the
27. aching and Attaching the Foot Holder WARNING Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching the foot holder To detach Raise the presser bar and turn the thumbscrew counterclockwise to remove the foot holder 1 Thumbscrew 2 Foot holder To attach Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in the presser bar and insert the thumbscrew through the hole Tighten the thumbscrew by turning it clockwise 3 Presser Bar 10 Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses 1 Zigzag foot A This is the most versatile foot It can be used for various stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches It is designed to achieve firm and neat seam results 2 Overedge foot C This foot is exclusively for overedging The brush on the foot effectively prevents skipped stitches on the raw edge of fabrics 3 Rolled hem foot D This special foot is for sewing a rolled hem The curl of the foot helps to form a hem at a constant width 4 Zipper foot E This foot is for sewing zippers The zipper teeth are guided through the grooves on the bottom of the foot 5 Satin stitch foot F This clear plastic foot is ideal for satin stitches and decorative stitches The center groove on the bottom of the foot ensures smooth feeding of dense stitches 6 Craft foot F 2 This is an open toe satin stitch foot for patchwork and appliqu 7 Blind hem foot G This foot is specially designed for blind hemming The gu
28. attern 09 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Zigzag foot A Foot pressure 3 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 the seam allowance close to the stitches 31 MODE 32h 32 Variety of Overcasting Stitches continued Knit stitch Machine Setting Pattern 01 Mode 3 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Zigzag footA Foot pressure 3 This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the stitches Double overedge stitch Machine Setting Pattern 02 Mode 3 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Overedge foot C Foot pressure 3 This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then Sew CAUTION When you use the overedge foot C you must set the zigzag width at 5 0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot Overlock stitch Machine Setting Pattern 03 Mode 3 Thread tension 6 8 Presser foot Overcasting foot M Foot press
29. ble for the fabric being sewn 3 The buttonhole lever is not lowered 2 The interfacing has not been used for the stretch or synthetic fabric Page 5 Page 70 Page 72 Page 47 Apply an interfacing Page 43 The machine is 1 Thread has been caught in the hook race Page 70 noisy 2 Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder Page 70 Layers shift 1 The foot pressure is not suitable for fabrics being sewn Page 21 Thread cutter LED blinks 1 The presser foot is raised before auto thread cutting is complete 2 Threads have been caught in the tread cutter mechanism Lower the presser foot Page 70 It is not abnormal that a faint humming sound is coming out from the internal motors The pattern selection key area may get warm when the machine has been used for hours 74 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS The stitch numbers 17 and 18 in the MODE 2 and 58 and 59 in the MODE 3 are extender stitches they are not blind hem stitches When one of these stitches is memorized after a stitch straight stitches will be inserted after the memorized stitch so that the base line of the stitch can be lengthened The extender stitches are indicated as ee on the reference chart and the LCD screen extender stitch CN JANOME SEWING MACHINE CO LTD 846 800 004 E Printed in Taiwan
30. bric while stitching This may deflect the needle causing it to break 39 MOLE oE QUILT MODE 2 QUILT Sf s 40 Clasp stitch Machine Setting Pattern 70 Mode 2 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure 2 3 You can bind the thick quilt layers together with the clasp stitch Select the pattern 70 and press the memory buttonm Press the locking stitch button Lower the presser foot and start sewing The machine will automatically stop after sewing one unit of the pattern Raise the presser foot and move the fabric to the next position Applique Machine Setting Pattern 33 Mode 2 Thread tension 1 4 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure 2 The open toe satin stitch foot F 2 can also be used Quilts can be more attractive and artistic by adding applique Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use a fusible web to secure the applique in place Guide the applique fabric so that the needle falls off the edge of the applique when the needle swings to the right 1 Applique 2 Edge of the Applique J Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot Programming French Knots Example Combination of the patterns 19 and 12 MODE 2 1 Select the Mode 2 QUILT 2 Select the pattern 19 3 Press the memory button D Select the pattern 12
31. button to shift the cursor under the pattern 27 Press the Turnover memory button and a mirror image of the pattern 27 will be memorized 63 Editing Program Uniform stitch adjustment Modes 2 and 3 only The stitch width and length of the programmed stitch patterns can be uniformly altered Example 1 To alter the stitch width of the programmed patterns 36 37 and 36 in the Mode 3 Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern Press the stitch width adjusting button to alter the stitch width NOTE Stitch length can be uniformly altered when patterns of the same category satin stitches or stretch stitches have been programmed Start sewing The programmed patterns will be sewn in the uniform width 1 Default Width 2 Uniformly Altered Width 3 4 Unified needle drop position o The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will vary depending on the combination 1 Unified to the left when combining the patterns with the NG left needle position and the center needle position i 2 Unified to the right when combining the patterns with the x t al right needle position and the center needle position 3 Unified to the center when combining the patterns with Y the left needle position and the right needle position 4 Unified to the center when combining the patterns with D the left right and center needle positions Example 2 To alter the stitch width of the programmed pat
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33. ct selection mode Mode 1 patterns number 01 to 10 can be directly selected by pressing the corresponding button In other modes enter the two digit pattern number with the numeral buttons v VAAAT MNN N L rom CM 15 16 Auto thread cutter button Press this button after the last memorized pattern and the machine will automatically trim the threads when sewing is finished Clear button Press this button to delete a pattern from programmed pattern combination Pressing this button after sewing or pressing and holding for a few seconds will delete entire pattern combination and the LCD screen will return to the initial display of the selected mode Turnover memory button Press this button to memorize a pattern in mirror image In the monogram mode pressing this button will reduce the letter to 2 3 of the original size Memory button Press this button to memorize the desired patterns Up to 50 patterns can be memorized Locking stitch button Press this button after memorizing the last pattern and the machine will sew the pattern combination and lock the stitch off then stop automatically when sewing is finished Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot IA The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot AO D You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm 1 4 higher DN than the normal up position by exerting more pressure T when lifting the presser foot lifter This allows for easy AID
34. ds are not suitable for the work being sewn 3 The blue tipped needle is not being used for sewing stretch very fine fabrics and synthetics 4 The needle thread is not threaded properly 5 The poor quality needle is used Seam puckering 1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly 3 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn 4 The stitch length is too long for the fabric 5 The foot pressure is not adjusted properly A stabilizer is not used when sewing very fine fabrics The cloth is not feeding smoothly 1 The feed dog is packed with lint 2 The stitches are too fine 3 The feed dog is not raised after drop feed sewing Page 15 Page 20 Page 19 Page 19 Page 25 Page 25 Page 19 Page 12 Page 14 Page 70 Change the bobbin Page 19 Page 19 Page 25 Page 19 Use the correct foot Page 19 Page 19 Page 19 Page 15 Change the needle Page 20 Page 15 Page 19 Make stitch shorter Page 21 Apply a stabilizer Page 70 Make stitch longer Page 21 Loops on the 1 The needle thread tension is too loose Page 20 seams 2 The needle is too thick or too fine for the fabric Page 19 1 The machine is not plugged in or foot control is not connected 2 Thread has been caught in the hook race 3 The presser foot is not lowered The machine does not work Buttonhole sewing is not sewn properly 1 The stitch density is not suita
35. duced pattern amp will be memorized Select the letter B pattern 12 Press the memory button R amp B will be memorized Press the auto thread cutter button after programming a monogram The LED signal will turn on and the cutter mark amp will appear after the monogram To sew Depress the foot control to sew The machine will sew a monogram then stop automatically and trim the threads 67 Viewing a Long Text The LCD screen only shows 8 characters of a monogram at a time If the entire text is not displayed press the edit button or help button to scroll the text Pressing the edit button shifts the cursor and scrolls the text to the left Pressing the help button shifts the cursor and scrolls the text to the right NOTE Arrow marks lt 7 ci under the character indicates that there are remaining characters in that direction Editing a Monogram Inserting a letter character Example To insert a space in ABCD Press the Edit button to shift the cursor under the letter C Select pattern 67 blank space Press the memory button and a space will be inserted before the letter C NOTE The program can be edited when the LED signal lights up Deleting a letter character Example To delete C from ABCD Press the edit button to shift the cursor under the letter C Press the clear button The letter C will be deleted NOTE Pressin
36. e After sewing trim the fabric edge close to stitching taking care not to cut stitches Cording Machine Setting Pattern 22 Mode 3 Thread tension 1 4 Presser foot Cording foot H Foot pressure 3 Attach the cording foot H 3 strand cording Insert 3 strands of cording under the spring of the foot and draw them under the foot to the rear Hold the three strands parallel for even sewing and be sure to sew over the strands Stitch slowly and smoothly guiding the fabric as you sew 1 Spring Single strand cording Use the center slot on the foot to hold the cording Select the pattern 08 in the Mode 1 and adjust the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord 57 58 Twin Needle Sewing NOTES When you sew patterns with the twin needle press the twin needle button and test the stitches first before you begin to sew Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing Turn off the machine before changing the needle Use 60 or finer threads for twin needle sewing Threading the machine for twin needle Place two spools of thread on the spool stand Draw both threads from the spools and pass them through the points from 1 to 7 Make sure that the two strands of thread do not get tangled Slip one of the threads in the needle bar thread guide on the left and the other on the right 1 Needle Bar Thread Guide Thread the needles from the front to bac
37. e auto thread cutter does not work well When starting the next seam pull the needle thread to pick the bobbin thread up and draw them to the back and under the foot Clean the auto thread cutter mechanism regularly to avoid malfunction due to built up lint See page 70 Avoid using a paper spool when it begins to empty since it will not unwind smoothly It may cause the thread to bunch or slip when using the auto thread cutter 2 Up Down needle button Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down The LED signal will turn on when the needle is down The LED signal will turn off when the needle is up The machine will stop with the needle up or down depending on the needle position determined by this button The machine will always stop with the needle up after auto thread cutting or buttonhole stitching 6 LED signal 3 Auto Lock button a Ls fe When stitch pattern 01 02 08 or 09 has been selected the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the auto lock button is pressed When sewing all other stitches the machine will sew locking stitches at the end of the pattern being sewn and automatically stop 4 Reverse button When stitch pattern 01 02 08 or 09 has been selected the machine will sew in reverse while the reverse button is pressed If you press the reverse button when sewing all other stitches the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop 10 11
38. e in the bobbin 5 Bobbin Winding Button 7 Press the bobbin winding button again When the bobbin is fully wound the machine will stop automatically Return the bobbin winder stopper to its original position and cut the thread NOTE The Memory Craft 6500 has an exclusive motor for bobbin winding which allows you to wind the bobbin while stitching 14 Inserting the bobbin oO Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise 1 Thread 2 Bobbin Holder Guide the thread into notch A on the front of the bobbin holder Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into side notch B The bobbin should turn counterclockwise when pulling the bobbin thread If not reverse the bobbin and re thread Pull out about 10 cm 4 of thread to the rear Refer to the threading chart shown on the hook cover plate Reattach the hook cover plate 3 Threading Chart Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot lifter Press the up down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position oh Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind 1
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40. en the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number Needle thread tension is too loose The needle thread will appear on the wrong side of the fabric Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number Ox Sili 4 21 Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure dial should be set at 3 for regular sewing Reduce the pressure for appliqu sewing on fine synthetics and elastic fabrics Set the dial at 1 when sewing extra fine fabrics 1 Foot Pressure Dial 2 Setting mark NOTE Do not reduce the foot pressure lower than 0 Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever for sewing on buttons freemotion embroidery etc Shift the drop feed lever to the right to lower the feed dog Shift the lever to the left to raise the feed dog it will return to the up position when starting the machine 1 Drop Feed Lever 2 Down position 3 Up position NOTE The feed dog should be in up position for normal sewing A message will show on the LCD screen when starting the machine with the feed dog dropped The machine will run with the feed dog dropped when pattern 01 02 08 09 Mode 1 25 28 53 or 57 to 60 Mode 2 has been selected The machine will not sew with the feed dog dropped when other patterns have been selected 4 Message on the LCD screen Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 22 Selecting the Sewing Mode
41. ess the right side of the button sign to increase the stitch width Press the left side of the button sign to decrease the stitch width 1 Stitch Width Adjusting the stitch length Press the right side of the button sign to increase the stitch length Press the left side of the button sign to decrease the Stitch length 2 Stitch Length NOTE The stitch length and width can be altered while stitching Variety of Overcasting Stitches Modes 1 and 3 Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine Setting Pattern 08 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Overedge foot C Foot pressure 3 Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then Sew 1 Edge of Fabrics 2 Guide 3 Wires on Foot CAUTION When you use the overedge foot C you must set the zigzag width at 5 0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot Overcasting stitch Machine Setting Pattern 10 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Overedge foot C Foot pressure 3 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 then Sew 1 Edge of Fabrics 2 Guide 3 Wires on Foot CAUTION When you use the overedge foot C you must set the zigzag width at 5 0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot Multiple zigzag stitch Tricot stitch Machine Setting P
42. etractable Thread Guide 7 Bobbin Winder Spindle 8 Bobbin Winder Stopper 9 LCD Screen 10 Function Buttons 11 LCD Contrast Adjusting Dial 12 Drop Feed Lever 13 Knee Lifter Socket 14 Stitch Balance Adjusting Dial 15 Tension Regulating Dial 16 Thread Cutter Button 17 Up Down Needle Button 18 Auto Lock Button 19 Reverse Button 20 Hook Cover Plate Release Button 21 Hook Cover Plate 22 Needle Plate 23 Needle Threader 24 Thread Cutter 25 Face Plate 21 20 14 Zigzag Foot A M ae Thumb Screw 28 Foot Holder 29 Needle 30 Needle Clamp Screw 31 Carrying Handle 32 Presser Foot Lifter 33 Buttonhole Lever 34 Spool Pins 35 Machine Sockets 36 Power Switch 37 Handwheel 38 Thread Guide 39 Bobbin Winding Tension Disk Attaching the quick reference board The quick reference board and setscrews are included in the standard accessories Fix the quick reference board on the backside of the machine with the two setscrews Tighten the screws firmly with a screwdriver 1 Setscrews 2 Quick Reference Board SS ee eS Knee Lifter Standard Accessories Zigzag Foot A comes attached to the machine Overedge Foot C Rolled Hem Foot D Zipper Foot E Satin Stitch Foot F Blind Hem Foot G Cording Foot H Overcasting Foot M Automatic Buttonhole Foot R Screwdriver Screwdriver Set of Needles Lint Brush
43. g the clear button for a while will delete the entire program and the LCD screen will return to the initial display of the selected mode 68 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the 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 stretch stitch patterns letters numbers or the auto buttonhole stitch are distorted correct it with the feed balancing dial 1 Feed Balancing Dial 2 Neutral Position 3 Setting Mark Stretch stitch pattern Example Pattern 31 in the Mode 2 If the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of Letters and numbers Example Pattern 08 in the Mode 4 If the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of Stitch balance of the auto buttonhole The stitch balance of the right and left rows on the auto buttonhole may vary depending on conditions of sewing If the right row is denser turn the dial in the direction of If the left row is denser turn the dial in the direction of NOTE Return the feed balancing dial to its neutral position when
44. he spur at the back of the buttonhole foot Bring the ends of cord toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the front of buttonhole foot to hold them tight 1 Spur 2 Forks Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot Lower the buttonhole lever and buttonhole foot Start the machine and sew the buttonhole over the filler cord The machine stops automatically when finished 6 Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten it Thread the end of the cord through a darning needle and draw it to the wrong side of the fabric and cut NOTES Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of the filler cord used To cut the buttonhole opening refer to page 45 46 47 Changing buttonhole width Press the stitch width adjusting button and the adjusting window opens Press on to increase the buttonhole width Press on to decrease the buttonhole width 1 Stitch Width Adjusting Button 2 Narrower Buttonhole 3 Wider Buttonhole Changing buttonhole stitch density Press the stitch length adjusting button the adjusting window opens Press on to make the buttonhole stitch coarser Press on to make the buttonhole stitch denser 4 Stitch Length Adjusting Button 5 Denser Buttonhole 6 Coarse
45. ide on the foot helps feed the fabric and sew a straight and nearly invisible blind hem 8 Cording foot This foot is specially designed to hold one or three strands of cording to create braiding 9 Overcasting Foot M This foot is specially designed to simulate professional style overlocking The wires on the foot effectively prevent the fabric edge from puckering or rolling 10 1 4 seam foot O This foot is useful for patchwork piecing The guide on the foot maintains an exact 1 4 0 7 cm seam allowance 11 Basting darning foot P 2 This is a special foot for basting It holds the fabric while taking a stitch synchronizing with the needle bar movement This foot can also be used for freemotion embroidery or quilting 12 Automatic buttonhole foot R This foot is for buttonholes and for darning Place a button in the button holder on the rear of the foot This automatically sets the buttonhole size 13 Even feed foot This is a special attachment for hard to feed materials This foot effectively prevents fabrics from shifting and puckering It is great for quilting and matching plaids 11 12 Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right and remove the hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder 1 Hook Cover Plate Release Button 2 Hook Cover Plate 3 Bobbin NOTES Avoid using a bobbin when it begins to empty since it
46. k with your hand 2 Thread the Needles NOTES Threading from needle The automatic needle threader cannot be used for the twin needle ook to 7 is the same as for single To sew Select a pattern Press the twin needle button W The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3 0 mm 1 Twin Needle Icon 2 Maximum Width 3 0 2 NOTE The maximum permissible stitch width is based on a 2 mm wide twin needle Sew at a medium speed When changing the sewing direction raise the needle from the fabric NOTES Q This If the selected pattern is not suitable for twin needle button can t sewing a warning message will be displayed on the LCD be used screen Twin needle sewing is not available in the Mode 4 59 Programming a Pattern Combination One cycle sewing with the auto lock stitch Select the desired pattern Press the memory button Press the locking stitch button NOTE No further patterns can be memorized after pressing the auto lock button J Depress the foot control to sew The machine will lock the stitch and sew single unit of the pattern then stop automatically after locking off the stitch 1 1 Locking Stitch LED Signal Auto thread cutter x Press the auto thread cutter button after selecting a stitch pattern The LED signal will turn on J Press the auto lock button at the end of sewing The m
47. n or malfunction 73 Elongation is applicable only to satin stitches Press the Thread cutter button to finish auto thread cutting Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart Remove tangled threads around hook race and auto thread cutting device Do not drop or raise the feed dog while the machine Is running Turn off the power and remove tangled threads Contact the service center or the store from whom the machine was purchased Troubleshooting The needle thread breaks 1 The needle thread is not threaded properly 2 The needle thread tension is too tight 3 The needle is bent or blunt 4 The needle is incorrectly inserted 5 The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing 6 The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing 7 The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle 8 The thread is tangled around a spool The bobbin thread breaks 1 The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder 2 Lint has collected in the bobbin holder 3 The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly The needle breaks 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted 2 The needle clamp screw is loose 3 The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing 4 The needle is too fine for the fabric being used 5 A wrong presser foot is used Skipped stitches 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted bent or blunt 2 The needle and or threa
48. o the left Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be altered by pressing the stitch length adjusting button The stitch length indication will change as pressing the button Press the right side of the button sign to increase the Stitch length Press the left side of the button sign to decrease the Stitch length o ee i i i i 1 i i i CEEE ELESSE 28 Variety of the straight stitches 02 Straight stitch with left needle position Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics 03 Lock a Matic stitch Use 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 04 Locking stitch This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward When you press the reverse button at the end of the seam the machine will sew several locking stitches in place then stop sewing automatically 05 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
49. 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 lever You can limit the maximum sewing speed by the speed control lever according to your sewing needs To increase sewing speed slide the lever to the right To decrease sewing speed slide the lever to the left Foot control gt gt gt gt gt gt Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed The harder you press the foot control the faster the machine runs NOTES The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control lever when the foot control is being fully depressed Keep the foot control free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Do not place anything on the foot control Operating Instructions Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing machine model MC6500 Function Buttons 1 Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads 5 Thread Cutter Signal NOTES The auto thread cutter will work well with normal sewing threads 30 or finer Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the specialized or thick threads if th
50. ong the bottom edge on the foot Stop about 5 cm 2 from the top of the zipper Unfasten the basting stitches 13 Basting Stitches 14 End of Opening 15 0 7 1 cm 3 8 Lower the needle into the fabric raise the foot and open the zipper Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam making sure the fold is even Remove the basting threads after seaming 36 Rolled Hem Machine Setting Pattern 01 Mode 1 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Rolled hem foot D Foot pressure 3 To sew Fold the edge of the fabric twice 6 cm 2 3 8 in length and 0 3 cm 1 8 in width Trim the corner 0 5 cm 3 16 by 0 8 cm 1 4 for easier insertion of the hem into the foot Wrong Side of the Fabric 0 5 cm 3 16 0 8 cm 1 4 Curl of the Foot AOUN Place the fabric aligning the edge of hem with the guide on the foot Lower the foot and sew to 1 2 cm 1 2 1 while pulling both thread to the back 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 then sew by lifting up the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly PATCHWORK AND QUILTING Mode 2 Patchwork Angle scale on the needle plate You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired angles without marking by using the unique angle scales on the needle plate The angle scales are marked at 45
51. ot control to sew the left side up to the required required length of the buttonhole then press Stop the machine and press the reverse button 4 Required Length 5 Reverse Button Start the machine again The machine will automatically tack and sew down the right side of the buttonhole Stop the machine when you are directly opposite the starting point Press the reverse button 6 Starting Point Keep the foot control depressed The machine will sew a bartack lock the stitches and automatically stop when the buttonhole is completed To make the next buttonhole position the fabric and step down on the foot control To sew the next buttonhole at a different size press the memory button Cu to memorize a new size and start sewing from the beginning NOTES The machine will sew the buttonholes identical to the first one The stitch density of the memorized buttonhole cannot be A altered Cut the buttonhole opening with the seam ripper Refer to page 45 7 Seam Ripper 49 Button Sewing Machine Setting Pattern 08 Mode 1 Thread tension 3 7 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure 3 Feed dog Dropped Unthread the needle thread Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters both holes in the button Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle by Ni 3 turning the handwheel so that the needle enters into the Ls OY left hole in the button A ory Align the holes in the bu
52. pattern 24 and its mirror image Select the pattern 24 in the Mode 3 Press the memory button Press the turnover memory button HODE 2 ee UTILITY 4 HODE 2 ee UTILITY Start to sew The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly NOTE If you press the Auto lock button in the middle of a programmed pattern the machine will stop automatically after the current pattern is completed 1 Auto Lock Button 62 Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning If you have to stop sewing the pattern combination and wish to sew it over again press the memory button to sew the pattern combination from the beginning Programmed Pattern Combination Stop sewing Press the memory button Machine sews the pattern combination from the beginning A U N Sewing the current pattern from the beginning If you have to stop sewing the pattern combination and wish to sew from the incomplete pattern press the turn over memory button to sew from the beginning of the pattern last sewn Programmed Pattern Combination Stop sewing Press the turnover memory button Machine sews the pattern combination from the beginning of the current pattern CO N O O1 Making a copy and a mirror Image of programmed patterns Example Combination of the patterns 24 and 27 Press the edit button to shift the cursor under the pattern 24 Press the memory button and a copy of the pattern 24 will be memorized Press the help
53. pe of the eyelet as follows If the eyelet gap opens press on the stitch length adjusting button If the eyelet overlaps press on the stitch length adjusting button NOTE The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L3 default setting is L2 Blind Hem HODE 3h UTILITY Machine Setting Pattern 04 or 05 Mode 3 Thread tension 1 4 Presser foot Blind hem foot G Foot pressure 3 Select the pattern 04 for woven fabrics or pattern 05 for elastic fabrics NOTE The stitch width of the patterns 04 and 05 cannot be 2 changed but the needle drop position will move fF a 7 towtosold hetabie Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown 1 Heavy Fabric j 2 Fine to Medium Fabric 3 0 4 0 7 cm 3 16 1 4 4 Overcasted Edge of Fabric 5 Wrong Side of Fabric To sew Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side of the guide on the foot Lower the presser foot Adjust the position of the needle swing with the stitch width adjusting button so that the needle just pierces the folded edge of the fabric when the needle comes over to the left side Sew guiding the fold along the guide 4 Guide on the Foot 5 Fold Open the fabric with the right side up The stitches on the right side of the fabric is almost invisible 6 Right Side of the Fabric 55 56 Changing needle drop position Press the stitch width adjusting button The LCD screen shows the left needle posi
54. r Buttonhole NOTES To alter the buttonhole width and density while sewing a test buttonhole stop the machine at the left or right row of the buttonhole then adjust the stitch width and density to find the appropriate settings Press the memory button so that you can sew a buttonhole with the new settings The setting will return to the default when turning the power switch off or selecting another stitch 48 Automatic buttonhole Machine Setting Pattern 12 Mode 3 Thread tension 1 5 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 3 Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all the way out Insert the fabric under the foot Press the up down needle button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot Insert the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot R 1 Button Holder 2 Needle Thread 3 Bobbin Thread NOTES You do not need to pull down the buttonhole lever If you wish to change the buttonhole width and density press the stitch width and length buttons lf there is a difference in stitch density between the right and left rows of the buttonhole refer to page 69 for correction If you wish to sew a buttonhole longer than the size permitted by the automatic buttonhole foot R use satin stitch foot F or buttonhole foot B optional item To sew Sel LO engt fi Depress the fo
55. r the even feed foot The quilting bar is helpful when sewing parallel evenly spaced rows of seams To attach Push the quilting bar down into the slot on the plastic cover of the even feed foot Shift the quilting bar to set the width at the space of the seams you desire 4 Quilting Bar for Even Feed Foot To sew Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar A A AY N pa J it fm 38 MOLE 2 QUILT Quilting bar for the zigzag foot Machine Setting Pattern 01 Mode 1 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Zigzag footA Foot pressure 2 Reduce the foot pressure to 2 for better maneuverability of bulky material To attach Loosen the screw on the back of the foot holder Insert the quilting bar into the opening and slide the quilting bar to set the width at the space of the seams you desire Tighten the screw 1 Screw 2 Opening on the Foot Holder 3 Quilting Bar 4 Space of the Seams To sew Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar Freemotion quilting Machine Setting Pattern 11 Mode 2 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Darning foot P 2 Foot pressure 1 Feed dog Dropped Attach the darning embroidery foot P 2 refer to page 29 for how to attach it Baste or pin the quilt layers Draw a quilt design on the top fabric with a washable maker Move the quilt layers slowly and evenly while stitching on the marked design CAUTION Do not pull the fa
56. s to the back under A the presser foot 1 TS pp T T S ALT Ne ae 3 AN Q 18 Changing Needles Raise the needle by pressing the up down needle button and lower the presser foot Turn off the power switch 1 Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise Remove the needle from the clamp 1 Needle Clamp Screw 2 Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the Thread and Needle Chart WEIGHT FABRIC TYPE of NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE Very Light Heavy Chiffon Georgette Fine Lace Organdy Net Tulle Batiste Voile Lawn Pure Silk Crepe de Chine Sheer Crepe Chambray Handkerchief Linen Gingham Challis Percale Wool Crepe Peau de Soie Taffeta Satin Silk Surah Satin backed Crepe Qiana Single Knits Jersey Swim wear and Tricot flat side of the needle to the rear When inserting the needle into the needle clamp push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp screw firmly 2 Stopper Pin 3 Flat Side To check needle straightness place the flat side of the needle onto something flat a needle plate glass etc The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent Never use a blunt needle 4 Gap CAUTION Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle Universal Ball Point Blue Tipped Needle Universal Blue Tipped
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58. tern combination can be recalled by pressing the memory recall button NOTES If you store a new pattern combination the previously stored combination will be deleted One pattern combination can be stored in each mode To store a pattern combination MODE 2 Program a pattern combination UTILITY y Press the memory recall button An hourglass will appear a0 aa for a while and the pattern combination will be stored Turn the machine off 1 Stored Pattern Combination To recall the stored pattern combination Turn the machine on Select the mode in which you have stored the pattern combination Press the memory recall button and the stored combination will appear on the LCD screen 2 Recalled Pattern Combination 65 MODE 4g A 66 MONOGRAMMING Mode 4 Selecting a Letter Style You can select Block and script Style letters Press the letter style button to choose one of the following 1 Block 2 Block European accented letters 3 Script 4 Script European accented letters 1 Letter Style Button To select a letter enter the 2 digit pattern number Programming a Monogram Example To program R amp B Select the Mode 4 Select the letter R pattern 28 Press the memory button The letter R will be memorized Select the pattern amp pattern 64 Press the turnover memory button The letter size will be reduced to 2 3 of the original size The re
59. terns 36 23 and 36 Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern Press the stitch width adjusting button to alter the stitch width The LCD screen will show the stitch width only Start sewing The programmed patterns will be sewn in the uniform width NOTE Only the stitch width can be altered when satin stitches and stretch stitches have been combined 64 Custom stitch adjustment Mode 2 and 3 only The stitch width and length can be individually altered for each pattern in the programmed combination Example To alter the stitch width and length of a single pattern in the combination Press the Edit button to shift the cursor under the pattern you wish to alter Press the stitch width adjusting button to reduce the width to 5 0 Press the stitch length adjusting button to reduce the length to 1 5 NOTES To view the stitch setting of each pattern shift the cursor under the desired pattern then press the stitch width or length adjusting button The settings will be displayed at the bottom center of the LCD screen If you press the stitch width or length adjusting button when A Ke Ka the cursor is on the right of the last programmed pattern a custom adjustment will be canceled and uniform adjustment will be applied Storing and recalling the pattern combination A pattern combination will be kept in the memory for future use even after turning the machine off The stored pat
60. tion from the guide in millimeters Press on to move the needle to the right Press on to move the needle to the left Left Needle Drop Position Right Needle Drop Position Guide on Foot Distance between the Left Needle Position and the Guide A U N To make the straight stitches in blind hem stitch longer Program a combination of the pattern 04 and pattern 58 or 59 in the Mode 3 Two straight stitches will be added to the blind hem stitch when combining with the pattern 58 Four stitches will be added with the pattern 59 1 Pattern 04 2 Pattern 58 NOTE To alter the needle drop position of the programmed pattern combination shift the cursor under the pattern 04 and press the stitch width adjusting button It is not necessary to adjust the needle drop position of the pattern 58 or 59 as it will synchronously change 4 Cursor Shell Tucking Machine Setting Pattern 06 Mode 3 Thread tension 6 8 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure 3 Increase the needle thread tension to 6 8 Fold and stitch on the bias Place the folded edge of the fabric along the slit of the foot so that the right swing of the needle falls off the edge of the fabric to form tucks Scallop Stitch Machine Setting Pattern 08 Mode 3 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Zigzag footA Foot pressure 3 YK The pattern 24 can also be used Sew along the row edge leaving a 1 cm 3 8 seam allowanc
61. tion until the darning covers the rip or hole NOTE The maximum size of darning is 2 cm 3 4 long and 0 7 cm 1 4 wide 3 Maximum Length 2 cm 3 4 4 Maximum Width 0 7 cm 1 4 Sey to length requ red then press AAAAAAAA AAAAA UNH NN nl m TTN HN UHHH Ht AONADAN ODANI ATT IWVVVVVVI TT ANANAAAA MALAI UMILUUUULL ITHLUNAAA TT WV ANAANAAA anaes IT AODOU ROINN TL IINANLULIN WV 52 To sew a shorter darning To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm 3 4 first stop the machine after sewing the required length then press the reverse button The required length has been determined Restart the machine and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically 1 Required Length 2 Reverse Button To sew the same size darning Simply restart the machine to sew another darning at the same size To sew the darning at a different size Press the memory button and start sewing from the beginning To adjust the evenness of darning The evenness of darning may vary depending on the sewing condition such as type of fabrics number of layers etc You can correct the unevenness of darning with the stitch length adjusting button If the left corner is lower than the right side press on to correct it If the right corner is lower than the left side press on to correct it NOTE The evenness can be adjusted within d1 to d9 default setting is d5
62. tonhole will be increased 3 Button Holder 43 3 Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go 1 Buttonhole Lever NOTE If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever the LCD screen will show a warning and the machine will stop after a few stitches Pull the buttonhole lever down and restart the machine Auto thread cutter If you press the auto thread cutter button after selecting a buttonhole the LED signal will turn on The machine will stop automatically and trim the threads when the buttonhole is completed 4 Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot Press the up down needle button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point of the buttonhole mark Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot R 2 Buttonhole Mark 3 Needle Thread 4 Bobbin Thread 5 Starting Point NOTE Make sure there is no gap between the slider and spring holder otherwise the left and right length will be different 6 Slider 7 Spring Holder 8 Sewing Gap 44 Start the machine to sew the buttonhole The buttonhole will be automatically sewn Ol O1 Step 1 The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first E Then it goes back to the starting
63. tton with the slot on the foot and lower it to hold the button in place AE N LV Turn the handwheel to lower the needle into the right P hole in the button Adjust the stitch width if necessary Rethread the machine and sew about 10 stitches NOTE The LCD screen shows a warning to raise the feed dog but depress the foot control again to start sewing Ta Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric e Trim both needle and bobbin threads at the beginning Cut both threads leaving 20 cm 8 tails Pull the bobbin thread to bring the needle thread to the wrong side of the fabric then knot the threads 1 Needle Thread at the Beginning 2 Bobbin Thread 3 Needle Thread 50 AANA MINII Sa ERE ie WI EZ ANANAAAI TT Ill VWVVVVVY HULL WV AAAAAANA TT I AUUUHUUH LONDONU UNNIN ALUN AUCH WV VWI NE 51 Darning Machine Setting Pattern 18 Mode 3 Thread tension 3 6 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure 3 Pull the button holder to the rear Place the garment under the foot Press the up down needle button twice Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot and place the fabric back under the foot Lower the needle at the starting point then lower the foot 1 Button Holder 2 Starting Point Depress the foot control and the machine will sew a darning 2 cm 3 4 long and stop automatically Repeat sewing in the different direc
64. ure 3 This stitch finishes the edges of fabric similar to a commercial overlocking machine for a professional look Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then Sew Note The stitch width of this pattern cannot be changed CAUTION When you use the overedge foot C or overcasting foot M you must set the zigzag width at 5 0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot 1 Edge of Fabrics 2 Guide 3 Wires on Foot Zipper Sewing Machine Setting Pattern 01 Mode 1 Thread tension 2 6 Presser foot Zipper foot E Foot pressure 3 To attach the zipper foot E Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder J 2 3 Groove Pin To sew the left side of the zipper attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side To sew the right side of the zipper attach zipper foot E with the pin on the left hand side Fabric preparation Add 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper size This is the overall opening size 1 O ON OO FW PY Right Sides of the Fabric 1 cm 3 8 Opening Size Zipper Size Slider Zipper Teeth Zipper Tape Wrong Side of the Fabric End of the Zipper Opening Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the opening with a 2 cm 13 16 seam allowance Reverse Stitch to lock the seams Manually increase the stitch length to 5 0 and baste the zipper opening with the thread tension loosened 10 11

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