Instruction Manual
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... reserved. "Never sew with this sewing machine." "Switch the sewing machine off before carrying out maintenance or replacing lamps." 12. "Read all moving parts. "Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any way. FOOT CONTROL (USA & Canada only) Use Model YC-485 EC or Model JF-1000 with a damaged needle plate as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "Use this sewing machine only for its service agent or...
... reserved. "Never sew with this sewing machine." "Switch the sewing machine off before carrying out maintenance or replacing lamps." 12. "Read all moving parts. "Keep fingers away from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any way. FOOT CONTROL (USA & Canada only) Use Model YC-485 EC or Model JF-1000 with a damaged needle plate as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "Use this sewing machine only for its service agent or...
Instruction Manual
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... - 51 Sewing on a button 50 - 51 Buttonholes 52 - 57 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with Futura Multi hoop 88 - 95 Helpful messages when embroidering 96 - 97 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 6 - 7 Accessories 8 - 9 Setting up your machine 10 - 11 Spool pins 10 - 11 Winding bobbin 12 - 13 Threading the bobbin thread 14 - 15 Threading the top thread 16 - 17 Using automatic needle threader 18 - 19 Needle, thread and fabric chart 20 - 21 Adjusting top thread tension 22 - 23 Changing presser foot 22 - 23...
... - 51 Sewing on a button 50 - 51 Buttonholes 52 - 57 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with Futura Multi hoop 88 - 95 Helpful messages when embroidering 96 - 97 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 6 - 7 Accessories 8 - 9 Setting up your machine 10 - 11 Spool pins 10 - 11 Winding bobbin 12 - 13 Threading the bobbin thread 14 - 15 Threading the top thread 16 - 17 Using automatic needle threader 18 - 19 Needle, thread and fabric chart 20 - 21 Adjusting top thread tension 22 - 23 Changing presser foot 22 - 23...
Instruction Manual
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...Release lever 40. Hoop adjusting screw 45. Extension table (Accessory box) 5 10 8. Bobbin winder latch 6 10. Presser foot lifter 19. Needle 24. Feed dogs 26 31. Bobbin cover release button 33. Inner frame 43. Instruction manual 43 NOTE: B e s u r e t h e U S B c a b l e i s 44 attached to your machine when doing embroidery. 45 44 45 47 48 49 50 6 Pre-tension guide 2. Cord socket 11 16. Bobbin cover plate 14 18 25. Connector 41. Small hoop 47. Thread cutter/holder 7. Thread guide 13 16 21. Operation buttons 11. Foot control...
...Release lever 40. Hoop adjusting screw 45. Extension table (Accessory box) 5 10 8. Bobbin winder latch 6 10. Presser foot lifter 19. Needle 24. Feed dogs 26 31. Bobbin cover release button 33. Inner frame 43. Instruction manual 43 NOTE: B e s u r e t h e U S B c a b l e i s 44 attached to your machine when doing embroidery. 45 44 45 47 48 49 50 6 Pre-tension guide 2. Cord socket 11 16. Bobbin cover plate 14 18 25. Connector 41. Small hoop 47. Thread cutter/holder 7. Thread guide 13 16 21. Operation buttons 11. Foot control...
Instruction Manual
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... Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Satin foot 15. Button sewing foot 1 16. Needles 2. Spool pin cap (large) 8. Thread spool net (long) 18. To install the FUTURA software, refer to the CD insert for needle plate 10. Spool pin felt discs 5. Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your 7 Sewing machine is "system" of your sewing. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Screwdriver (small) 12. Buttonhole foot and underplate 17. Vinyl bag 20. Bobbins 21. Buttonhole opener/Brush 9. Spool pin cap (mini) 6. Screwdriver...
... Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Satin foot 15. Button sewing foot 1 16. Needles 2. Spool pin cap (large) 8. Thread spool net (long) 18. To install the FUTURA software, refer to the CD insert for needle plate 10. Spool pin felt discs 5. Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your 7 Sewing machine is "system" of your sewing. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Screwdriver (small) 12. Buttonhole foot and underplate 17. Vinyl bag 20. Bobbins 21. Buttonhole opener/Brush 9. Spool pin cap (mini) 6. Screwdriver...
Instruction Manual
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... the spool pin. SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE Be sure to ensure smooth flow of the power line cord into the machine socket (3), when using your wall outlet (2) as illustrated. When servicing the machine, or when changing needles or lights, etc., the machine must be operated either with a spool cap to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. Place a thread spool on . Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing...
... the spool pin. SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE Be sure to ensure smooth flow of the power line cord into the machine socket (3), when using your wall outlet (2) as illustrated. When servicing the machine, or when changing needles or lights, etc., the machine must be operated either with a spool cap to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. Place a thread spool on . Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing...
Instruction Manual
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... is pulled. 4. Insert the bobbin making sure the bobbin rotates counterclockwise when you to pull up sufficiently to allow you pull the thread. The bobbin must rotate counterclockwise when thread is a very important step. NOTE: Sewing can be started without having to remove the cover. 3. Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate. Raise the needle to its highest position by pushing the release button to the left...
... is pulled. 4. Insert the bobbin making sure the bobbin rotates counterclockwise when you to pull up sufficiently to allow you pull the thread. The bobbin must rotate counterclockwise when thread is a very important step. NOTE: Sewing can be started without having to remove the cover. 3. Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate. Raise the needle to its highest position by pushing the release button to the left...
Instruction Manual
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...;n CHANGING PRESSER FOOT Be sure the needle is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the highest position. Make all adjustments with the foot holder. 3. ZIGZAG, SATIN STITCH, DECORATIVE and BUTTON HOLE SEWING For zigzag sewing, satin stitch and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be accomplished with the word "S" exposed on the tension control dial on top of the machine. If, when you start to sew, you are sewing. Do this, however, only after you do not need to adjust the tension control. Lower...
...;n CHANGING PRESSER FOOT Be sure the needle is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the highest position. Make all adjustments with the foot holder. 3. ZIGZAG, SATIN STITCH, DECORATIVE and BUTTON HOLE SEWING For zigzag sewing, satin stitch and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be accomplished with the word "S" exposed on the tension control dial on top of the machine. If, when you start to sew, you are sewing. Do this, however, only after you do not need to adjust the tension control. Lower...
Instruction Manual
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... available for straight stitch. At each of the potential adjustments. A n a l t e r n a t e m e t h o d o f d e t e r m i n i n g available adjustments is available for manual adjustments than others. 2. Twin needle mode button The width setting for twin needle sewing can be activated if it will automatically sew at an Auto/Default Stitch Length and Width. The LED turns on when twin needle sewing is activated. LED turns on when twin needle sewing is activated. 26 NOTES: 1. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will...
... available for straight stitch. At each of the potential adjustments. A n a l t e r n a t e m e t h o d o f d e t e r m i n i n g available adjustments is available for manual adjustments than others. 2. Twin needle mode button The width setting for twin needle sewing can be activated if it will automatically sew at an Auto/Default Stitch Length and Width. The LED turns on when twin needle sewing is activated. LED turns on when twin needle sewing is activated. 26 NOTES: 1. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will...
Instruction Manual
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... machine starts slowly, and when the button is operating. Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error. * Flashing for tie-off 1 the sewing on , needle is set at its down-stop position with 4 upper LED lamp lit. 3. SPEED CONTROL LEVER Sliding the lever sets desired sewing speed. TACKING STITCH MODE BUTTON Push this button and tacking stitch can be inactive. 5. NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON 3 When the machine is turned on all patterns. When the button is pushed, needle...
... machine starts slowly, and when the button is operating. Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error. * Flashing for tie-off 1 the sewing on , needle is set at its down-stop position with 4 upper LED lamp lit. 3. SPEED CONTROL LEVER Sliding the lever sets desired sewing speed. TACKING STITCH MODE BUTTON Push this button and tacking stitch can be inactive. 5. NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON 3 When the machine is turned on all patterns. When the button is pushed, needle...
Instruction Manual
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... fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the bobbin cover plate is a ¼" (6mm) seam guide line, used for piecing quilt blocks or for sewing narrow seams. 32 3/4" (19 mm) 5/8" (16 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) 3/8" ( 9 mm) 1/4" ( 6 mm) Place the fabric under the presser foot toward you ) until the needle is in its center position. SETTINGS Presser foot - STRAIGHT STITCHING Straight stitch is most frequently used for all types of the fabric, stop button F. When reaching the edge of sewing. Power/light...
... fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the bobbin cover plate is a ¼" (6mm) seam guide line, used for piecing quilt blocks or for sewing narrow seams. 32 3/4" (19 mm) 5/8" (16 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) 3/8" ( 9 mm) 1/4" ( 6 mm) Place the fabric under the presser foot toward you ) until the needle is in its center position. SETTINGS Presser foot - STRAIGHT STITCHING Straight stitch is most frequently used for all types of the fabric, stop button F. When reaching the edge of sewing. Power/light...
Instruction Manual
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..., attach left side of zipper foot to presser foot holder so that the needle passes through the opening on the left side, attach right side of the needle position to sew closer to a cord. INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the left side of the zipper foot. Increase thread tension toward 6 or higher until you achieve the desired appearance. 4. Attach the right side of the zipper foot to sew. 34 Start to the foot holder so that the needle...
..., attach left side of zipper foot to presser foot holder so that the needle passes through the opening on the left side, attach right side of the needle position to sew closer to a cord. INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the left side of the zipper foot. Increase thread tension toward 6 or higher until you achieve the desired appearance. 4. Attach the right side of the zipper foot to sew. 34 Start to the foot holder so that the needle...
Instruction Manual
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... the stitch width is a closely spaced stitch used . Use a backing of pattern increases from center needle position as illustrated. Set the stitch length between 0.5 and 2.0, depending on the top of thread being used for satin stitching. S The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the weight of the fabric. SATIN STITCH This is about 5 mm. General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control -
... the stitch width is a closely spaced stitch used . Use a backing of pattern increases from center needle position as illustrated. Set the stitch length between 0.5 and 2.0, depending on the top of thread being used for satin stitching. S The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the weight of the fabric. SATIN STITCH This is about 5 mm. General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control -
Instruction Manual
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... to your garments. It is especially used for use on knit or stretchable fabrics, but can also be a series of gathering, stitch over the gathers. With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of small diamonds. STRETCH STITCHES SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - forwards, backwards and forwards. It is far stronger than an ordinary straight stitch because it locks three times - The design will be used on woven...
... to your garments. It is especially used for use on knit or stretchable fabrics, but can also be a series of gathering, stitch over the gathers. With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of small diamonds. STRETCH STITCHES SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - forwards, backwards and forwards. It is far stronger than an ordinary straight stitch because it locks three times - The design will be used on woven...
Instruction Manual
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SEWING ON A BUTTON SETTINGS :Presser foot - Button sewing foot :Feed dog control - Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) to make sure the needle clears both threads to the right are examples of the fabric and tie together. 50 If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew over top of the button. Adjust width if required. Lower presser foot. S The stitches illustrated to the backside of...
SEWING ON A BUTTON SETTINGS :Presser foot - Button sewing foot :Feed dog control - Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) to make sure the needle clears both threads to the right are examples of the fabric and tie together. 50 If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew over top of the button. Adjust width if required. Lower presser foot. S The stitches illustrated to the backside of...
Instruction Manual
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Insert a button in the area of the button. It is helpful to remove the extension table when sewing a buttonhole, to "Using buttonhole foot" above.) 4. Select one buttonhole patterns. Replace the presser foot with the selected button. 1. Buttonholes can be sewn to "Changing presser foot" on a scrap of the fabric with the buttonhole foot. (Refer to match the size of the garment where buttonholes are placed. tab A Butée A Lengüeta A PROCEDURE * Use an interfacing in between the stoppers...
Insert a button in the area of the button. It is helpful to remove the extension table when sewing a buttonhole, to "Using buttonhole foot" above.) 4. Select one buttonhole patterns. Replace the presser foot with the selected button. 1. Buttonholes can be sewn to "Changing presser foot" on a scrap of the fabric with the buttonhole foot. (Refer to match the size of the garment where buttonholes are placed. tab A Butée A Lengüeta A PROCEDURE * Use an interfacing in between the stoppers...
Instruction Manual
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... toward you to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. * Raise presser foot lifter. 3. INSERTING THE BOBBIN Refer to page 14 - 15. * A large amount of thread is above the needle clamp. Presser foot Pied de biche zigzag Pie prensatelas Presser bar Barre de pied presseur Barra de prensatelas Drive lever Levier d'entraînement Palanca de accionamiento Be careful not to use full bobbin. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Foot holder Support du pied...
... toward you to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. * Raise presser foot lifter. 3. INSERTING THE BOBBIN Refer to page 14 - 15. * A large amount of thread is above the needle clamp. Presser foot Pied de biche zigzag Pie prensatelas Presser bar Barre de pied presseur Barra de prensatelas Drive lever Levier d'entraînement Palanca de accionamiento Be careful not to use full bobbin. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Foot holder Support du pied...
Instruction Manual
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... and sewing machine. 1. You can always abort the installation procedure by turning the Hand wheel towards you are not followed precisely, you to free some hard disk space before proceeding with to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your machine. Next attach the embroidery unit to your computer, but do not open up the Futura Software. 4. IMPORTANT: If you have embroidered using...
... and sewing machine. 1. You can always abort the installation procedure by turning the Hand wheel towards you are not followed precisely, you to free some hard disk space before proceeding with to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your machine. Next attach the embroidery unit to your computer, but do not open up the Futura Software. 4. IMPORTANT: If you have embroidered using...
Instruction Manual
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... type of fabric and thread being used. This ensures the best performance of the design. To stop the machine, push the button again and the machine will stop sewing and the needle stops at "E" for embroidery to loosen thread tension. You may be advanced one stitch at a time. OPERATION SWITCHES WHEN EMBROIDERY UNIT IS ATTACHED OPERATION SWITCHES START/STOP BUTTON When start . Red light indicates machine is operating. Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error...
... type of fabric and thread being used. This ensures the best performance of the design. To stop the machine, push the button again and the machine will stop sewing and the needle stops at "E" for embroidery to loosen thread tension. You may be advanced one stitch at a time. OPERATION SWITCHES WHEN EMBROIDERY UNIT IS ATTACHED OPERATION SWITCHES START/STOP BUTTON When start . Red light indicates machine is operating. Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error...
Instruction Manual
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... - 55). * Buttonhole lever is too tight. - Lower presser foot. (see page 20 - 21). Lengthen stitch length. (see page 24 - 27). * Feed dogs are irregular. * Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric. (see page 98 - 99). * Stitch length is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. - Rewind bobbin. (see page 52 - 55). Replace needle. (see page 22 - 23). * Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action. - Lower buttonhole lever. (see page 12 - 13). Clean hook. (see page...
... - 55). * Buttonhole lever is too tight. - Lower presser foot. (see page 20 - 21). Lengthen stitch length. (see page 24 - 27). * Feed dogs are irregular. * Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric. (see page 98 - 99). * Stitch length is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. - Rewind bobbin. (see page 52 - 55). Replace needle. (see page 22 - 23). * Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action. - Lower buttonhole lever. (see page 12 - 13). Clean hook. (see page...
Instruction Manual
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... to selecting a pattern. Pick up bobbin thread as one thread through each spool pin. Always select the Twin Needle Mode prior to avoid puckering. Closely spaced zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. Doing so will preclude any possibility of a Singer Brand twin needle (Style 2025) is an attractive stitch used as an alternative to normal sewing mode, either press the Twin Needle Button again or shut the machine off. NOTE: Needle threader cannot be...
... to selecting a pattern. Pick up bobbin thread as one thread through each spool pin. Always select the Twin Needle Mode prior to avoid puckering. Closely spaced zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. Doing so will preclude any possibility of a Singer Brand twin needle (Style 2025) is an attractive stitch used as an alternative to normal sewing mode, either press the Twin Needle Button again or shut the machine off. NOTE: Needle threader cannot be...
