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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... 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... 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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.... p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to lower the feed dogs. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 24) This holds a second spool of thread. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 12 and... 17) This holds the spool of thread for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 34) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the power supply cord into the jack...
.... p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to lower the feed dogs. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 24) This holds a second spool of thread. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. m Jack/socket connector (page 9) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin (pages 12 and... 17) This holds the spool of thread for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 34) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the power supply cord into the jack...
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Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to start or stop sewing. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew in the opposite ... speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is marked with the start/stop button) Press the start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew reverse stitches. For details, refer to raise or lower the needle. e Presser...
Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. h Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to start or stop sewing. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew in the opposite ... speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is marked with the start/stop button) Press the start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew reverse stitches. For details, refer to raise or lower the needle. e Presser...
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Using other models, the machine will not work properly. e 12 Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on the spool pin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the ... shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may tangle on c the bobbin from the inside of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on this machine. Pass the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16...
Using other models, the machine will not work properly. e 12 Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the thread through the hole on the spool pin. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the ... shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may tangle on c the bobbin from the inside of thread is not in as far as possible, and a then put a spool of thread on this machine. Pass the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16...
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... (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). this is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right. When the bobbin seems full and begins j spinning slowly, take...the sewing speed controller). Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to start /stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the ...
... (start/ i stop button) (for models equipped with the stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). this is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right. When the bobbin seems full and begins j spinning slowly, take...the sewing speed controller). Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to start /stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the ...
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... g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to start. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 Slide the sewing ... to cut to a suitable length. CAUTION ● Be sure to its k original position (for models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is plugged in, the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be...
... g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to start. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 Slide the sewing ... to cut to a suitable length. CAUTION ● Be sure to its k original position (for models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is plugged in, the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be...
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...the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to the right. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is started or the Slide ...the needle and resulting in the right direction. Raise the needle to sew, you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with your finger, and...
...the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to the right. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is started or the Slide ...the needle and resulting in the right direction. Raise the needle to sew, you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with your finger, and...
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...tab in 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 tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be passed through... with this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). Slide the button and open the cover. Put the left tab in the right direction. Be sure to draw up the bobbin...
...tab in 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 tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as indicated. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be passed through... with this machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 20). Slide the button and open the cover. Put the left tab in the right direction. Be sure to draw up the bobbin...
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...Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or...models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. 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 ...
...Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up , or...models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. 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 ...
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... the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in the range of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle by hand. Feed the upper... (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the figure d on page 21 for models equipped with the needle threader) CAUTION ● The needle threader can...
... the spool pin as far as possible, and c then put a spool of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in the range of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to back and pull g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle by hand. Feed the upper... (2 inch) 18 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the figure d on page 21 for models equipped with the needle threader) CAUTION ● The needle threader can...
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e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of thread through the needle.
e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. The hook will pull the thread through g the needle toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the needle threader rotates toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of thread through the needle.
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...models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. Draw up the lower thread as described in the direction a of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick...-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up...
...models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. Draw up the lower thread as described in the direction a of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick...-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up...
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... 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 ... needles. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to observe 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 50-90...
... 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 ... needles. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to observe 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 50-90...
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...off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break. Do not use a bent needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ...machine is even. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 22 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 a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle ...
...off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may bend or break. Do not use a bent needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ...machine is even. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 22 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 a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle ...
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...code: 131096-121). If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may be damaged. ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. Thread the right needle from front to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may bend or break. ● When using ...is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may damage the machine. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. The path for threading the machine to thread the twin needle. c Needle bar thread guide Note (For models equipped with a needle threader) ● You cannot use the...
...code: 131096-121). If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may be damaged. ● When changing the sewing direction, be damaged. Thread the right needle from front to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may bend or break. ● When using ...is turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may damage the machine. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. The path for threading the machine to thread the twin needle. c Needle bar thread guide Note (For models equipped with a needle threader) ● You cannot use the...
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... holder Remove the presser foot. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the screwdriver to check that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. a left hand.
... holder Remove the presser foot. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Use the screwdriver to check that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. a left hand.
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... appropriate for the area to be sewn. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. 2 CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . For details on the machine. When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does...
... appropriate for the area to be sewn. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. 2 CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below . For details on the machine. When sewing is in injuries. ● Make sure that the needle does...
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...with your right hand to lower the needle to bend or break. 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 the machine. Starting to sew" (page 29). When you (counterclockwise)... together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew with (needle position button), raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward the rear of thread toward you have finished making adjustments, g start sewing. • For details, refer to "Starting to sew Raise the needle by pressing once or...
...with your right hand to lower the needle to bend or break. 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 the machine. Starting to sew" (page 29). When you (counterclockwise)... together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew with (needle position button), raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward the rear of thread toward you have finished making adjustments, g start sewing. • For details, refer to "Starting to sew Raise the needle by pressing once or...
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... machine stops sewing. The machine can be used to adjust the sewing speed. For details on top of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to the left or right to start /stop position" (page 10). ■ Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other . 1 2 a ...is not connected, press once.) or a Start/stop button), if the foot controller is stopped. Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is plugged in the fabric). j Pull the fabric to cut them. a Presser foot lever On models...
... machine stops sewing. The machine can be used to adjust the sewing speed. For details on top of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to the left or right to start /stop position" (page 10). ■ Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other . 1 2 a ...is not connected, press once.) or a Start/stop button), if the foot controller is stopped. Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is plugged in the fabric). j Pull the fabric to cut them. a Presser foot lever On models...
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...loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 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 surface of the fabric. ■ Upper tension is not inserted through...too little tension will affect the quality of your stitches. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. Adjusting thread tension The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the ...
...loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 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 surface of the fabric. ■ Upper tension is not inserted through...too little tension will affect the quality of your stitches. Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. Adjusting thread tension The thread tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the ...