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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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...lower the presser foot. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. f Thread take-up lever (page 18) g Thread cutter (page 30) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower the feed dogs. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of... plug. 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. l Main power and sewing light switch (page ...
...lower the presser foot. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to manually raise and lower the needle. f Thread take-up lever (page 18) g Thread cutter (page 30) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower the feed dogs. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of... plug. 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. l Main power and sewing light switch (page ...
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... presser foot is marked with the quickset bobbin) You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. d Needle position button (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to start /stop button to...
... presser foot is marked with the quickset bobbin) You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. d Needle position button (for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to start /stop button to...
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...designed the bobbin that comes with this pin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. e 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the right. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156,..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on the sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine.
...designed the bobbin that comes with this pin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. e 12 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the right. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156,..., by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin. 1 2 a Spring on the shaft b Groove of thread on the sewing machine. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine.
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...spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to its l original position (for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot be operated using the foot.... ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to start . Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to loosen, and may tangle ...
...spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to its l original position (for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot be operated using the foot.... ● The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to start . Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to loosen, and may tangle ...
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...the start/stop button) to start / h stop button) (for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. c While holding the thread that the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start /stop button cannot be operated using the ...winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to cut to a suitable length. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller back...
...the start/stop button) to start / h stop button) (for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. c While holding the thread that the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start /stop button cannot be operated using the ...winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to cut to a suitable length. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the sewing machine. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller back...
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... in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. If bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is ... the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 If the thread unrolls in the right direction. If you set bobbin, see page 16. Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Raise the...
... in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you could be incorrect or break the needle. If bobbins from other models are used with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is ... the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 If the thread unrolls in the right direction. If you set bobbin, see page 16. Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Raise the...
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...line in d 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 indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. b 1 2 a Cover b...bobbin Raise the needle to be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Make ...
...line in d 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 indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. b 1 2 a Cover b...bobbin Raise the needle to be used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover. Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Make ...
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...) (for models equipped 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 Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle... position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you...
...) (for models equipped 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 Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle... position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you...
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...the needle by hand. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is off when threading the needle by holding the thread in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. If you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to the...Lower the presser foot lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly,...
...the needle by hand. Note ● If the thread take-up lever is off when threading the needle by holding the thread in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. If you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of thread on the spool pin and cause the needle to the...Lower the presser foot lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as shown in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly,...
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Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle. 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 needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever.
Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle. 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 needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever.
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... pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction a of the upper thread. c 20 Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over.... Replace the bobbin cover. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward the back of both threads d and pull them toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the upper...
... pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction a of the upper thread. c 20 Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over.... Replace the bobbin cover. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward the back of both threads d and pull them toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the upper...
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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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...pressed and the machine starts sewing. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 22 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may occur if the foot... controller or the start/ stop button is even. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is being operated. Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the ...
...pressed and the machine starts sewing. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 22 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may occur if the foot... controller or the start/ stop button is even. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is being operated. Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or 1 2 a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the ...
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...touch the presser foot. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. d Use the thread from the first spool to thread c the machine to the thread take -up lever. b Right needle thread passes in the same way as for normally threading the machine (for a single needle). The needle... a twin needle We have been made for more details. 24 a Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide. Using the needle threader may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that can not ...
...touch the presser foot. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. d Use the thread from the first spool to thread c the machine to the thread take -up lever. b Right needle thread passes in the same way as for normally threading the machine (for a single needle). The needle... a twin needle We have been made for more details. 24 a Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide. Using the needle threader may bend or break. ■ Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle. CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that can not ...
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... Remove the presser foot. Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot b holder screw. a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect.
... Remove the presser foot. Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot b holder screw. a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect.
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... sew" (page 29). 27 p 2 Select the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. 2 CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads.
... sew" (page 29). 27 p 2 Select the stitch. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. 2 CAUTION ● While the machine is finished, cut the threads.
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...presser foot lever. 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 (counterclockwise) and check that the mark on selecting character stitches, refer to sew with your ...bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. a 5 cm (2 inch) While holding the end of the thread and the d fabric with (needle position button), raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward the rear of the machine. Continuing to "Selecting characters...
...presser foot lever. 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 (counterclockwise) and check that the mark on selecting character stitches, refer to sew with your ...bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. a 5 cm (2 inch) While holding the end of the thread and the d fabric with (needle position button), raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward the rear of the machine. Continuing to "Selecting characters...
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...with (start/stop button)) (for models equipped with the start /stop button) once (if the machine was started by pressing once or twice.) a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is plugged in the fabric). The machine can be used to "Sewing speed controller (for models equipped ...are secured with a sewing speed f controller, slide the sewing speed controller to the left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to adjust the sewing speed. j Pull the fabric to the left or right to cut them. Take your foot off the foot ...
...with (start/stop button)) (for models equipped with the start /stop button) once (if the machine was started by pressing once or twice.) a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is plugged in the fabric). The machine can be used to "Sewing speed controller (for models equipped ...are secured with a sewing speed f controller, slide the sewing speed controller to the left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to adjust the sewing speed. j Pull the fabric to the left or right to cut them. Take your foot off the foot ...
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... tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. In this case, refer to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. Adjusting thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover...3 Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to "Upper threading" (page 17) and rethread the upper thread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread is too tight Loops will weaken your ...
... tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. In this case, refer to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. Adjusting thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover...3 Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to "Upper threading" (page 17) and rethread the upper thread. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread is too tight Loops will weaken your ...