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How To Put Together Needle Holder On Sewing Machine

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... use as a toy. It may deflect the needle, causing it . 2. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. Never operate the machine with this machine. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Do not use outdoors. 7. Switch the machine to the "{" position to persons: 1. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting Plugs ...6 Main Power/Sewing Light Switch ...7 Foot Controller ...7 Inserting the Needle ...7 Checking the Needle ...8 Changing the Presser Foot ...8 Converting to Free-arm Style ...9 Steadying the Machine ...9 THE CONTROLS ...10 Pattern Selection Dial ...10 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Stitch Length Dial ...13 Stretch Stitching ...13 Stitch...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you use this to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can turn the main power and sewing light on certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... the lever at the 2 back of the holder assembly. 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position. 2 Lower the presser foot. 3 If a needle is bent, place the flat 2 side of the needle on what you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On Type Raise the needle to its highest position by turning 1 the...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

...28 29 25 30 29 29 29 29 30 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ 17 Stitches Pattern 1 Stitch Name 1-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE Recommended Width [mm (inch)] 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 2 STRAIGHT STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 3 ZIGZAG STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) 4 BLIND HEM STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 5 SHELL TUCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 6 ELASTIC STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 7 STRETCH BLIND HEM...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

... machine will not be fed. 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be changed from left to right. ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can use reverse sewing for backtacking and reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

... shuttle cover behind the extension 2 table on the foot controller and the machine starts to break. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Raise the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

...the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread 2 on the spool pin and cause the needle to... its highest position. Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it between the 4 tension discs. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you and into ...

Users Manual - English - Page 20

... the lever toward the back of the machine (away from front to back and pull 7 out about 5 cm (2") of thread. 1 1 5cm (2inch) Turn the balance wheel toward you 2 (counterclockwise) until the bottom of the needle holder aligns with the bottom of the needle-threading-hook holder. 1 2 3 4 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Hook holder 4 Align Note ● When you use...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... the cutter to the bottom of the 3 slit, pull it up the lower thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward the back of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 thread through the slit in...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

...tension by turning the dial to adjust it through the thread guide above the needle before starting your stitches. Using the needle threader may need to a lower number. 2 1 654 2 1 1...pin, but do not turn . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Threading the Right Needle 1 Follow the same instructions for more than ...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

... may bend or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS Fabric Type Mediumweight fabrics Lightweight fabrics Heavyweight fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn, Batiste Georgette Challis, Satin Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton Synthetic mercerized Silk or silk...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

... stop. 1 Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch 2 backwards for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that you sew using the Straight Stitch at its 2 new direction using the needle as a turning point for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. Zigzag Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

...the material. Step 3 (Back bar tack) c a/c c a 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "a". 2. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to "d". 2. Step 4 d (Right side) d 1. Cut an opening in the path of the tailor's chalk line. 3. Sew the right side until the needle reaches the stitches sewn in step 1). 2. Sew the predetermined length of the ripper. Step 2 (Left side...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... shank. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing, otherwise the needle may break and...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

... with your little fingers. 36 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Appliqués Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Zigzag Stitch -2 Any (1/64-1/16) You can break. Draw the lettering (for monogramming) or 3 design (for sewing a Monogram and Embroidering Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with a drop feed lever, lower...

Users Manual - English - Page 38

...especially needles. ■ Monogram Sew by moving the hoop slowly along the 1 lettering at the end 3 of the design. Secure with a few straight stitches at a constant speed. Note ● After sewing without... outline 2 of the design to the inside and from moving parts, especially needles. ■ Embroidering Stitch the outline of the last letter. CAUTION ● Keep fingers away from ...

Users Manual - English - Page 39

...; Use only a bulb of oil at a fast speed for a 3 short time without thread installed. Remove the needle plate and the face plate, 2 and then put 2 to wipe any excess oil off the 4 machine. 38 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE Changing the Light Bulb Remove the power supply plug from the 1 outlet. Oiling Remove the...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

...SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section about the operation that you are using the machine correctly. Page 18 No Page 16 No Page 8 No Upper thread is bent or not sharp. Page 18 No Page 16 No Page 39 No Needle... LOWER THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading is not correct...

Users Manual - English - Page 45

S Satin Stitch 26 Scallop Stitch 11, 12, 28 Sewing Buttons 33 Sewing Light Bulb Replacement 38 Sewing Light Switch 2, 7 Sewing with a Twin Needle 21 Shell Tuck Stitch 11, 12, 13, 27 Shuttle Hook Removal 39 Shuttle Race Cleaning 39 Spool pin 15, 18 Steadying the Machine 9 Stitch Length Dial 13 Stitch Width Dial 14 Straight Stitch 11, 12, 25, 34, 35 Stretch Blind...