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...19 Sewing thin fabrics 20 Sewing stretch fabrics 20 Stitching cylindrical pieces 20 Sewing with a twin needle (Option 20 Thread tension 22 3. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 27 Making a buttonhole 27 Adjusting buttonholes 28 Sewing buttons 29 5. APPENDIX ... presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Upper threading 14 Drawing up the lower thread 16 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 17 2. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1.
...19 Sewing thin fabrics 20 Sewing stretch fabrics 20 Stitching cylindrical pieces 20 Sewing with a twin needle (Option 20 Thread tension 22 3. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 27 Making a buttonhole 27 Adjusting buttonholes 28 Sewing buttons 29 5. APPENDIX ... presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns and stitch names 9 Reverse sewing lever 10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin 11 Lower threading 13 Upper threading 14 Drawing up the lower thread 16 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 17 2. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1.
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...-control dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 4 Thread guide (Page 11, 14) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 5 Thread take-up lever (Page 15) 6 Thread cutter (Page 19) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 7 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment...
...-control dial (Page 22) This controls the tension of the upper thread. 4 Thread guide (Page 11, 14) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. 5 Thread take-up lever (Page 15) 6 Thread cutter (Page 19) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 7 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment...
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... place, or is in the groove on the spool pin. Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread in completely. 11 1 1 Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. Using other models, the machine will not... work properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, ...
... place, or is in the groove on the spool pin. Then, pass the thread around the pre-tension disk and pull the thread in completely. 11 1 1 Pre-tension disk CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is set incorrectly, the thread may cause damage to the machine. Using other models, the machine will not... work properly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, ...
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... needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Turn on the bobbin from the inside of the 7 • Leave 1 cm (1/2 inch) of thread from the hole on the bobbin. 3 1 2 1 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 12... on the shaft 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3 - 4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. If the thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin. Press the foot controller to start. 8 1 Spring on the bobbin. 1 Put the bobbin onto...
... needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. Turn on the bobbin from the inside of the 7 • Leave 1 cm (1/2 inch) of thread from the hole on the bobbin. 3 1 2 1 1 1 cm (1/2 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. 12... on the shaft 2 Notch 3 7-10 cm (3 - 4 inches) CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. If the thread is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin. Press the foot controller to start. 8 1 Spring on the bobbin. 1 Put the bobbin onto...
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...the right direction. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it and 3 lift toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in the direction shown by turning the 2 handwheel toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. Hold the end of the bobbin... case, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before threading the lower thread. • See page 11 for the details about bobbin winding. Put the bobbin in so the...
...the right direction. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it and 3 lift toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in the direction shown by turning the 2 handwheel toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. Hold the end of the bobbin... case, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before threading the lower thread. • See page 11 for the details about bobbin winding. Put the bobbin in so the...
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...combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the illustration). • Draw up lever 5 Mark on page 17. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● ...Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to "Drawing up the lower thread" on page 16 after threading the upper thread. 1 Groove 2 Projection Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up the lower thread before starting 1 sewing. Turn off the machine...
...combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the illustration). • Draw up lever 5 Mark on page 17. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● ...Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to "Drawing up the lower thread" on page 16 after threading the upper thread. 1 Groove 2 Projection Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up the lower thread before starting 1 sewing. Turn off the machine...
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... turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. 15 While holding the thread from right to break. Make sure you , in the groove on the thread guide. • Make sure that the mark on the wheel points up. • If the needle is set incorrectly... pin and cause the needle to left as shown in the 6 following illustration. 1 CAUTION ● If the spool of 4 thread on the wheel Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be wrapped around the...
... turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. 15 While holding the thread from right to break. Make sure you , in the groove on the thread guide. • Make sure that the mark on the wheel points up. • If the needle is set incorrectly... pin and cause the needle to left as shown in the 6 following illustration. 1 CAUTION ● If the spool of 4 thread on the wheel Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be wrapped around the...
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... them toward the back of the upper thread with your left hand, then feeding the While lightly holding the thread 1 thread in your right hand. 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward you may cause sewing problems. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 16 Thread the needle from front to draw up the 2 lower thread. Note ● Make sure you raise...
... them toward the back of the upper thread with your left hand, then feeding the While lightly holding the thread 1 thread in your right hand. 1 thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward you may cause sewing problems. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 16 Thread the needle from front to draw up the 2 lower thread. Note ● Make sure you raise...
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... Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 Thread for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-90 50 30 50-60 Size of the fabric...
... Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 Thread for knits 50-60 Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread 50-90 50 30 50-60 Size of the fabric...
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... you (counterclockwise) so that the needle does not hit basting pins or other way may cause the thread to select a 3 stitch (see page 8). 4 1 Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be damaged. Change the presser foot (see... you may be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward you are using the machine.
... you (counterclockwise) so that the needle does not hit basting pins or other way may cause the thread to select a 3 stitch (see page 8). 4 1 Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, 6 pass the thread under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be damaged. Change the presser foot (see... you may be injured. ● Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward you are using the machine.
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... want to change the sewing direction, and then raise the presser foot lever. Using the needle as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Refer to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 1 2 X The machine starts sewing. b Pull the ... press down on page 10 for back tacking and reinforcing seams by turning the a handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as a pivot, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point...
... want to change the sewing direction, and then raise the presser foot lever. Using the needle as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Refer to "Reverse sewing lever" on the foot controller. 9 1 2 X The machine starts sewing. b Pull the ... press down on page 10 for back tacking and reinforcing seams by turning the a handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as a pivot, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point...
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... sewing is possible. 1 Twin needle 2 Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that you are finished with a 2 mm width). The flat side of thread for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with free-arm sewing, install the flat bed attachment back in the same way as cuffs and.... ● Make sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot. ● Do not sew with the fabric. If this needle and two top threads. You can sew with this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the ● When you wish to sew cylindrical pieces such as a single...
... sewing is possible. 1 Twin needle 2 Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that you are finished with a 2 mm width). The flat side of thread for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with free-arm sewing, install the flat bed attachment back in the same way as cuffs and.... ● Make sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot. ● Do not sew with the fabric. If this needle and two top threads. You can sew with this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the ● When you wish to sew cylindrical pieces such as a single...
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... on the machine. 4 Select a stitch. 5 CAUTION ● After selecting a stitch, slowly turn the handwheel toward you pass it through the needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in the same way that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may... be used with any other stitches. 1 Left needle thread passes through the eye of the bobbin winder shaft. SEWING BASICS ■ Attaching the extra spool pin Insert the extra spool pin onto the ...
... on the machine. 4 Select a stitch. 5 CAUTION ● After selecting a stitch, slowly turn the handwheel toward you pass it through the needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in the same way that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may... be used with any other stitches. 1 Left needle thread passes through the eye of the bobbin winder shaft. SEWING BASICS ■ Attaching the extra spool pin Insert the extra spool pin onto the ...
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.... Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" on page 14 and rethread the upper thread. 25 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on back of fabric...● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to each...
.... Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" on page 14 and rethread the upper thread. 25 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on back of fabric...● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread. 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to each...
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... Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of Zigzag Stitches. (This acts as a reinforcement stitch.) ■ Zigzag (Satin) Stitch You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to produce more beautiful stitches. When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use the Zigzag (Satin) Stitch for making decorative stitches. The middle position is the...
... Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of Zigzag Stitches. (This acts as a reinforcement stitch.) ■ Zigzag (Satin) Stitch You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to produce more beautiful stitches. When sewing a Zigzag (Satin) Stitch, use the Zigzag (Satin) Stitch for making decorative stitches. The middle position is the...
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.... • Use the basting pins to sew a picot (lacelike) edge on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge. Adjust the thread tension so that it will be used to hold the reinforcement fabric. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 25 Each is 1 tighter than...
.... • Use the basting pins to sew a picot (lacelike) edge on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge. Adjust the thread tension so that it will be used to hold the reinforcement fabric. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 25 Each is 1 tighter than...
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... use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of fabric together and it is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. These stitches are using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Sew them under the presser foot.
... use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of fabric together and it is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. These stitches are using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Sew them under the presser foot.
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...desired width. The needle may break and you may be injured. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the wrong side of the stitching. Turn on the needle...off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the button sewing foot 3 "M". ...Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the fabric, and then tie it hits, see step 1. At a slow ...
...desired width. The needle may break and you may be injured. X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the 8 stitching to the wrong side of the stitching. Turn on the needle...off the machine. 2 Change the foot to the Zigzag Stitch with the bobbin thread. Put a button between the 1 buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the button sewing foot 3 "M". ...Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the fabric, and then tie it hits, see step 1. At a slow ...
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...assembly and then lower the presser foot lever. Put the section you want to gather the 3 material. Pull the lower threads to darn under 3 the presser foot together with fabric for reinforcement. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS Gathering Darning Stitch Name Pattern ...Position) Straight Stitch 7 (Left Needle Position) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 2.5 (3/32) 2.5 (3/32) Loosen the tension of the upper thread so 1 that the lower thread lies on the machine. Stitch Name Stitch Pattern Length [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch 2 (Center Needle Position) 1.6 (1/16) Other Darning ...
...assembly and then lower the presser foot lever. Put the section you want to gather the 3 material. Pull the lower threads to darn under 3 the presser foot together with fabric for reinforcement. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS Gathering Darning Stitch Name Pattern ...Position) Straight Stitch 7 (Left Needle Position) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] 2.5 (3/32) 2.5 (3/32) Loosen the tension of the upper thread so 1 that the lower thread lies on the machine. Stitch Name Stitch Pattern Length [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch 2 (Center Needle Position) 1.6 (1/16) Other Darning ...
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... curl until the seam is completed. 2 2 1 Needle 2 3 mm (1/8 inch) Raise the needle and the presser foot, then 5 hold the ends of the upper and lower thread to stick out 7 from the right side of fabric wrapped in the same way. curl, then a wide threefold seam is being sewn Without allowing the... the edges of the fabric, lower the presser foot, and then sew 2 or 3 stitches. 1 After sewing 2 (3/4 inch) to 3 cm (1 1/8 8 inch) of the fabric, release the thread and guide the fabric from the front of the presser foot. ■ If too little fabric is not being pulled out of the fabric and...
... curl until the seam is completed. 2 2 1 Needle 2 3 mm (1/8 inch) Raise the needle and the presser foot, then 5 hold the ends of the upper and lower thread to stick out 7 from the right side of fabric wrapped in the same way. curl, then a wide threefold seam is being sewn Without allowing the... the edges of the fabric, lower the presser foot, and then sew 2 or 3 stitches. 1 After sewing 2 (3/4 inch) to 3 cm (1 1/8 8 inch) of the fabric, release the thread and guide the fabric from the front of the presser foot. ■ If too little fabric is not being pulled out of the fabric and...