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Question posted by momwoody4 on September 28th, 2011

How Do I Adjust The Presure Foot So That It Hold The Fabric While I Sew?

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... that they do not play with this sewing machine only for use as a toy. Use this sewing machine. Never operate this instruction manual. 16. Keep the ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Switch the sewing machine to break. 14. This sewing machine is used by young children or...
Users Manual - English - Page 5

...are coloured in accordance with the letter 'N' or coloured black or blue. When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of this equipment, it should be removed from the socket outlet. In ...the event of the wiring in your sewing machine is marked with the following . Always replace the fuse cover. The wire which is ...
Users Manual - English - Page 6

... AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 ACCESSORIES 3 OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 Connecting Plugs 5 Main Power and Sewing Light Switches 6 Foot Controller 6 Inserting the Needle 7 Checking the Needle 7 Changing the Presser Foot 8 Converting to Free-Arm Style 9 Steadying the Machine 9 VARIOUS CONTROLS 10 Pattern Selection Dial 10...
Users Manual - English - Page 9

... the lower thread. 2 Spool pin A Holds the spool of thread. 3 Bobbin winding tension disc and thread guide 5 9 4 Thread take-up lever 8 5 Thread cutter 7 6 Upper tension control dial Controls the tension of the stitches. 0 Reverse sewing lever Push for operation. G Presser foot lever Raises and lowers the presser foot. A Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw B Buttonhole lever (1 Step...
Users Manual - English - Page 13

... funcionar, se recomienda siempre retirar el enchufe de la toma de corriente para evitar choques eléctricos. 1. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Connecting Plugs 1. If it is not in a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). Conecte el enchufe de...
Users Manual - English - Page 14

... can be taken that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is released, the machine will stop. Asegúrese siempre de no poner ningún objeto sobre el pedal cuando la máquina no se utilire. (Ver fig. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A 1 2 B Main...
Users Manual - English - Page 19

CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES RECOMMENDED WIDTHS AND LENGTHS FOR STITCHES PATTERN C A STITCH NAME RECOMMENDED... - (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) TREE STITCH 3-5 Fixed - (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) LEGS STITCH 3-5 Fixed - (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 11
Users Manual - English - Page 28

... of thread as shown in fig. While holding the thread as shown in fig. Pull up lever and around to "O". 1. B, C, pull it toward you and into the eyelet. 6. Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it between the tension discs. 5. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES...
Users Manual - English - Page 30

... power switch to #100. While lightly holding the thread, rotate the needle threader lever toward the front of the needle in front of the machine (toward the back of sizes #90 ...In addition, refer to the CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS to make sure that the appropriate thread and needle are being used. Lower the presser foot lever. 2. Turn the balance wheel toward...
Users Manual - English - Page 33

...233;rieur 2 Boucle du fil inférieur 3 Fil inférieur BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 25 Pull the upper thread toward the back of the ... l'arrière de la machine, juste derrière le pied-de-biche. With your left hand, hold the end of the machine straight behind the presser foot. Tire del hilo superior hacia ...
Users Manual - English - Page 35

...a lower number. Therefore, the thread tension must be adjusted according to be made on a fabric scrap before starting your next project. C Lower tension is... too much or too little tension will affect the quality of the fabric. It may need to the procedure described below. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A 2 1 2 1 ...
Users Manual - English - Page 37

...ño de hilo para los hilos superior (carrete) e inferior (canilla). 29 INDEX CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS VERY THIN LIGHTWEIGHT MEDIUM WEIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT SEWING FABRICS Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, Organza, Chiffon Voile, Taffeta, Synthetics, Silk, Batiste...
Users Manual - English - Page 43

... the Stretch Blindhem Stitch for stretch fabrics. Cosa en el pliegue tal como se muestra en la fig. Utilice la puntada invisible cuando vaya a coser un tejido que no se estire y la Puntada pespunto invisible para los tejidos elásticos. 1. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES...
Users Manual - English - Page 50

... the back end of the fabric. Stop the machine when the buttonhole is sewn. 1 Align the marks on the foot with tailor's chalk, attach the buttonhole foot, and set the pattern selection dial to the front of the buttonhole on the fabric as in fig. While gently holding the upper thread, start sewing. * Set the stitch width...
Users Manual - English - Page 55

... of the buttonhole is too coarse or fine compared to the right side, adjust the buttonhole fine adjustment screw as described below. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES 1 2 4 3 10 432 - If the right side of fabric while observing how the material is fed. 2. direction. If the left side is...
Users Manual - English - Page 57

... feed lever to "1.5". 2. BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 49 Remove the material from the machine. Cut the upper and lower threads and tie the two threads at the back of the fabric. For example, if the distance between the foot and the fabric and make sure that the needle enters...
Users Manual - English - Page 59

... of the zipper toward the top on both sides. When sewing the left pin on the zipper foot. Set the stitch length between "2" and "3". 2. Sew from the bottom of the zipper, attach the presser foot holder to select the center needle position. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A 1 2 3 B Zipper Inserting...
Users Manual - English - Page 68

... No w Threading is too tight. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, review the section in the shuttle hook... your nearest service center. w Page 7 No w The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is used . w Page 29 No w w Page 19 No w Bobbin is tangled. w...
Users Manual - English - Page 69

...SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 61 CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES FABRIC DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY NEEDLE BREAKS MACHINE IS NOISY OR SLOW MACHINE... Page 14 No w The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is tangled. w Page 6 No w Foot controller is used. w Page 18 No Feed dogs are lowered....
Users Manual - English - Page 75

... Fine Adjustment 47 Button Sewing 49 C Chart of Sewing Fabrics, Needles and Thread Combinations .. 29 Cleaning 59 Connecting Plugs 5 D Decorative Stitch 11, 41 Darning 53 Drawing Up Lower Thread 25 E Elastic Stitching 37 Elastic Overlock 39 Embroidering 55 F Feed Dog Cleaning 59 Lever 17 Finishing a Seam 32-33 Foot Controller Connecting 5 Operating 6 Free-Arm Sewing 9 G Gathering...

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