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SEWING BASICS 27 SEWING ...27 General sewing procedure ...27 Selecting a stitch ...28 Starting to sew ...29 Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32...the needle stop position ...10 Changing the initial needle position ...11 Cancelling the operation beep ...11 THREADING THE MACHINE 12 Winding the bobbin ...12 Lower threading ...15 Upper threading ...17 Drawing up the lower thread ...20 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 21 Needle precautions ...21 Needle types and their uses ...21 Checking ...
SEWING BASICS 27 SEWING ...27 General sewing procedure ...27 Selecting a stitch ...28 Starting to sew ...29 Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32...the needle stop position ...10 Changing the initial needle position ...11 Cancelling the operation beep ...11 THREADING THE MACHINE 12 Winding the bobbin ...12 Lower threading ...15 Upper threading ...17 Drawing up the lower thread ...20 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 21 Needle precautions ...21 Needle types and their uses ...21 Checking ...
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... model. o Feed dog position lever (pages 49 and 56) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. f Thread take-up lever (page 18) g Thread cutter (page 30) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower the feed dogs. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to manually raise and lower the needle...the various settings. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. b Spool pin (pages 12 and 17) This holds...
... model. o Feed dog position lever (pages 49 and 56) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. f Thread take-up lever (page 18) g Thread cutter (page 30) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower the feed dogs. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to manually raise and lower the needle...the various settings. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. b Spool pin (pages 12 and 17) This holds...
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...models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. e Sewing speed controller (for sewing straight seams. j... Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button...
...models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. e Sewing speed controller (for sewing straight seams. j... Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button...
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... bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 14. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on this machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand... b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible.
... bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 14. 1 Pulling it in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on c the bobbin from other bobbins may tangle on this machine. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand... b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from the inside of the bobbin Turn on the shaft b Groove of the bobbin. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible.
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... machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start /stop button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. While holding the end of the... thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the stop button) (for ...
... machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start /stop button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. While holding the end of the... thread, gently f press the foot controller or press (start/ Press the foot controller or press (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the stop button) (for ...
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...machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left hand, use your right hand to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button... bobbin winder seat (with the sewing speed controller). a Sewing speed controller Turn on the shaft fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to the right. Place the bobbin on...
...machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left hand, use your right hand to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button... bobbin winder seat (with the sewing speed controller). a Sewing speed controller Turn on the shaft fits into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to the right. Place the bobbin on...
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... from other models are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 If the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this machine. ...b 1 2 handwheel is started or the Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is not correctly inserted through...
... from other models are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 If the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with this machine. ...b 1 2 handwheel is started or the Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause incorrect thread tension (page 31). CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is not correctly inserted through...
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... e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the bobbin case is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models ... around the bobbin case. Slide the button and open the cover. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to be passed through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. • Only use...
... e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. • If the thread is not correctly inserted through the bobbin case is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models ... around the bobbin case. Slide the button and open the cover. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set bobbin Raise the needle to be passed through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. • Only use...
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...button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that... with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you...
...button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) so that... with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you...
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... needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. If you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. a Thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. Check the table on the... in the range of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use the needle threader if you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the procedure in the figure d on page 21 for models equipped with the needle threader) CAUTION ● The ...
... needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. If you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. a Thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by hand. Check the table on the... in the range of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use the needle threader if you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the procedure in the figure d on page 21 for models equipped with the needle threader) CAUTION ● The ...
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e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle.
e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle.
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...slit in the direction a of the upper thread. Draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower c thread. Replace the bobbin cover. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the ...quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with ...
...slit in the direction a of the upper thread. Draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower c thread. Replace the bobbin cover. a Upper thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the ...quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with ...
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...and carefully follow the instructions below. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 50-60 50-...Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim 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 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped ...
...and carefully follow the instructions below. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 50-60 50-...Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim 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 Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped ...
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Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) ... the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that has been determined to turn off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . Lower the presser foot lever. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 22 Checking the needle Sewing with...
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) ... the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that has been determined to turn off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . Lower the presser foot lever. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 22 Checking the needle Sewing with...
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... machine. ● When using the twin needle, be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. d Use the thread from front to back. b Right needle thread passes in front of thread onto the extra spool pin. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag...the machine may damage the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with a twin needle We have been made for this needle and two top threads. You can not use the needle threader to back. a Attach the twin needle in the hole on the stitches that have designed your ...
... machine. ● When using the twin needle, be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. d Use the thread from front to back. b Right needle thread passes in front of thread onto the extra spool pin. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag...the machine may damage the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with a twin needle We have been made for this needle and two top threads. You can not use the needle threader to back. a Attach the twin needle in the hole on the stitches that have designed your ...
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... check that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot.
... check that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot.
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...). Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. 2 CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on the machine. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to the needle location. For details on the sewing machine. Position the...
...). Select the stitch appropriate for the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. 2 CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. For details on the machine. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to the needle location. For details on the sewing machine. Position the...
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a 5 cm (2 inch) While holding the end of the thread and the d fabric with your right hand to lower the needle to sew" (page 29). Memo ● For details on the wheel points up. (With ... needle does not touch the presser foot. b a Presser 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 thread toward you have finished making adjustments, g start sewing. • For details, refer to "Starting to the starting point of...
a 5 cm (2 inch) While holding the end of the thread and the d fabric with your right hand to lower the needle to sew" (page 29). Memo ● For details on the wheel points up. (With ... needle does not touch the presser foot. b a Presser 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 thread toward you have finished making adjustments, g start sewing. • For details, refer to "Starting to the starting point of...
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.... Take your foot off the foot controller, or press h (start/stop button) once (if the machine was started by pressing once or twice.) a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in , (start sewing. ● When sewing is plugged in the ... (start /stop button), if the foot controller is stopped, refer to 5 stitches on top of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to "Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller)" (page 10). a Sewing speed controller Slowly press down on...
.... Take your foot off the foot controller, or press h (start/stop button) once (if the machine was started by pressing once or twice.) a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in , (start sewing. ● When sewing is plugged in the ... (start /stop button), if the foot controller is stopped, refer to 5 stitches on top of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to "Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller)" (page 10). a Sewing speed controller Slowly press down on...
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... tension-control dial to a lower number. 54 3 Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to page 15, 16. 2 a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will appear on wrong side of...54 3 31 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 15) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of fabric ...
... tension-control dial to a lower number. 54 3 Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to page 15, 16. 2 a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will appear on wrong side of...54 3 31 Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" (page 15) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of fabric ...