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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
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... proper needle plate. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Always use outdoors. 7. Do not use . Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of electric shock: 1. Young children should never be left unattended while plugged in this machine. 18. Use this...
... proper needle plate. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Always use outdoors. 7. Do not use . Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of electric shock: 1. Young children should never be left unattended while plugged in this machine. 18. Use this...
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... PRESSER FOOT 24 Replacing the presser foot ...24 Removing the presser foot holder ...25 2. CONTENTS 1. SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick...
... PRESSER FOOT 24 Replacing the presser foot ...24 Removing the presser foot holder ...25 2. CONTENTS 1. SEWING BASICS 26 SEWING ...26 General sewing procedure ...26 Selecting stitching ...27 Starting to sew ...28 Thread tension ...29 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...30 Trial sewing ...30 Changing the sewing direction ...30 Sewing curves ...30 Sewing thick...
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... Piecing ...43 Quilting ...44 Free-motion quilting ...45 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 46 Triple stretch stitching ...46 Bar tack stitching ...46 DECORATIVE STITCHING 48 Fagoting ...49 Scallop stitching ...49 Smocking ...50 Shell tuck stitching ...50 Joining ...51 Heirloom stitching ...51 4. 3. APPENDIX ...52 STITCH SETTINGS ...52 Utility stitches ...52 MAINTENANCE ...57 Cleaning the machine surface ...57 Cleaning the bobbin case ...57 TROUBLESHOOTING...
... Piecing ...43 Quilting ...44 Free-motion quilting ...45 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 46 Triple stretch stitching ...46 Bar tack stitching ...46 DECORATIVE STITCHING 48 Fagoting ...49 Scallop stitching ...49 Smocking ...50 Shell tuck stitching ...50 Joining ...51 Heirloom stitching ...51 4. 3. APPENDIX ...52 STITCH SETTINGS ...52 Utility stitches ...52 MAINTENANCE ...57 Cleaning the machine surface ...57 Cleaning the bobbin case ...57 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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.... c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. b Spool pin (pages...
.... c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a second spool of thread for use this to control the sewing speed, and to select the stitch and specify the various settings. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. b Spool pin (pages...
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... presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. b Needle threader (for the selected stitching. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the opposite direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise and ...Quick-set the bobbin. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the quickset bobbin) You can start /stop button to sew reverse stitches. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to hold the needle in place. i Needle plate The needle plate is depressed. For details, ...
... presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. b Needle threader (for the selected stitching. f Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the opposite direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise and ...Quick-set the bobbin. Attach the appropriate presser foot for models equipped with the quickset bobbin) You can start /stop button to sew reverse stitches. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to hold the needle in place. i Needle plate The needle plate is depressed. For details, ...
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... accessories in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch width; For details, refer to 1 a open it. Operation panel The operation panel, ...the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be used (2), stitch length in millimeters (3), and stitch width in millimeters (4) are not in a compartment inside the compartment. Flat...
... accessories in the bag, and then store the bag inside the flat bed attachment. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to reduce the stitch width; For details, refer to 1 a open it. Operation panel The operation panel, ...the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. b Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the number for the stitch that should be used (2), stitch length in millimeters (3), and stitch width in millimeters (4) are not in a compartment inside the compartment. Flat...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ... XC2215-002 135793-001 8 only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. Note (For U.S.A.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000, ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ... XC2215-002 135793-001 8 only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be able to help you be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. Note (For U.S.A.
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... • The speed set using the sewing speed controller is not in order to build up on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). Turn off the sewing machine in use. a Faster You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine.... Note ● When the foot controller is stopped. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or a right to turn on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be used ...
... • The speed set using the sewing speed controller is not in order to build up on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). Turn off the sewing machine in use. a Faster You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine.... Note ● When the foot controller is stopped. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or a right to turn on the rear side of (stitch selection b key) on the left and turn off the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be used ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Use of Needle 75/11-90/14 ...fabrics Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Size Cotton thread Synthetic thread 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Use of Needle 75/11-90/14 ...fabrics Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Size Cotton thread Synthetic thread 60-80 Silk thread 50-80 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread ...
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...be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat....) Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be sure to the instructions in the table on the wheel points up. (With models...
...be straight according to turn off the sewing machine. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 21 CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat....) Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be sure to the instructions in the table on the wheel points up. (With models...
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... slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that have designed your machine so you can sew with the twin needle, refer to "Stitch settings" (page 52). 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. The needle could break, ... single needle). Thread the left needle from front to thread the twin needle. Sewing with a twin needle We have been made for making decorative stitches. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. b Right needle thread passes in the same way as for normally threading ...
... slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that have designed your machine so you can sew with the twin needle, refer to "Stitch settings" (page 52). 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the needle does not touch the presser foot. The needle could break, ... single needle). Thread the left needle from front to thread the twin needle. Sewing with a twin needle We have been made for making decorative stitches. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. b Right needle thread passes in the same way as for normally threading ...
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...the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have been designed to be used with each stitch appears in the holder. Using other any presser feet may cause an accident or injury. a Black button b Presser ...on , b turn it off. Replacing the presser foot Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). To select a stitch, refer to release the presser foot. Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing ...
...the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have been designed to be used with each stitch appears in the holder. Using other any presser feet may cause an accident or injury. a Black button b Presser ...on , b turn it off. Replacing the presser foot Press the black button at the back of the d presser foot holder to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). To select a stitch, refer to release the presser foot. Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing ...
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...pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. Turn on selecting a stitch, refer to the needle location. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting ... 28). 26 Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to "Power supply" (page 9). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing ...
...pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break or bend. Turn on selecting a stitch, refer to the needle location. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting ... 28). 26 Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to "Power supply" (page 9). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing ...
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... turned on the sewing machine. If necessary, adjust the stitch length and d width. • For details on the left . ■ [Example] Selecting stitch . Selecting stitching Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired stitch. The b number of (stitch width c adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch length. c Note ● The presser foot to be adjusted, "--" appears...
... turned on the sewing machine. If necessary, adjust the stitch length and d width. • For details on the left . ■ [Example] Selecting stitch . Selecting stitching Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired stitch. The b number of (stitch width c adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch length. c Note ● The presser foot to be adjusted, "--" appears...
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... foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the stitching. SEWING BASICS Starting to "Sewing speed controller" (page 10). g (With models equipped with (start/stop button), if the foot controller is not connected, press once...
... foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the stitching. SEWING BASICS Starting to "Sewing speed controller" (page 10). g (With models equipped with (start/stop button), if the foot controller is not connected, press once...
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...3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of your stitches. For details on setting the machine so that the needles stay up when sewing is too loose Loops appear on the wrong..." (page 10). ■ Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other . 1 2 a Reverse stitching b Reinforcement stitching Memo ● Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are secured with reverse stitching, pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on scrap of a fabric before you change...
...3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of your stitches. For details on setting the machine so that the needles stay up when sewing is too loose Loops appear on the wrong..." (page 10). ■ Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other . 1 2 a Reverse stitching b Reinforcement stitching Memo ● Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are secured with reverse stitching, pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on scrap of a fabric before you change...
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...bend or break. If the needle was raised, lower the needle either by pressing (needle position button) once (for the stitch that will be sure to obtain a finer stitch. Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to its highest position. 30 ... sewing under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to sew around the curve. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Turn the fabric using the twin needle, be used for your project, and check the thread ...
...bend or break. If the needle was raised, lower the needle either by pressing (needle position button) once (for the stitch that will be sure to obtain a finer stitch. Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to its highest position. 30 ... sewing under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to sew around the curve. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Turn the fabric using the twin needle, be used for your project, and check the thread ...
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... feed correctly. Press the black button on the left to feed under the fabric and sew it . Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may bend or break. When you encounter a seam that keeps the presser foot level. To change your machine to... at the beginning of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. a Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of stitching Zigzag foot "J" is pushed with the fabric.
... feed correctly. Press the black button on the left to feed under the fabric and sew it . Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may bend or break. When you encounter a seam that keeps the presser foot level. To change your machine to... at the beginning of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. a Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of stitching Zigzag foot "J" is pushed with the fabric.
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...medium weight fabrics 3.5 (1/8) 2.5-5.0 (3/32-3/16) 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. ** Overcasting stitch G 07 07 07 07 Overcasting on thick fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 2.5-5.0 (3/32-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/...STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use reverse stitching. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch...
...medium weight fabrics 3.5 (1/8) 2.5-5.0 (3/32-3/16) 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. ** Overcasting stitch G 07 07 07 07 Overcasting on thick fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 2.5-5.0 (3/32-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/...STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use reverse stitching. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch...