Brother CS7205 Computerized Sewing Machine User Manual

APPENDIX

UTILITY STITCHES

SEWING BASICS

KNOWING YOUR

SEWING MACHINE

Operation Manual

Product Code: 888-E35

Sewing Machine

Be sure to read this document before using the machine.

We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

English

888-E35

Printed in Vietnam

XG6295-101①

Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product

support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these safety instructions before

attempting to use the machine.

DANGER

- To reduce the risk of electric shock:

Always unplug the machine from the electrical

outlet immediately after using, when cleaning,

when making any user servicing adjustments

mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving

the machine unattended.

WARNING

- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or

injury to persons.

Always unplug the machine from the electrical

outlet when making any adjustments mentioned

in the instruction manual:

•Tounplugthemachine,switchthemachinetothe

symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp the

plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not

pull on the cord.

•Plugthemachinedirectlyintotheelectricaloutlet.

Do not use an extension cord.

•Alwaysunplugyourmachineifthepoweriscut.

Electrical Hazards:

•ThismachineshouldbeconnectedtoanAC

power source within the range indicated on the

ratinglabel.DonotconnectittoaDCpower

source or inverter. If you are not sure what kind

of power source you have, contact a qualified

electrician.

•Thismachineisapprovedforuseinthecountryof

purchase only.

Never operate this machine if it has a damaged

cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if

it has been dropped or damaged, or water is

spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the

nearest authorized dealer or service center for

examination, repair, electrical or mechanical

adjustment.

•Whilethemachineisstoredorinuseifyou

notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat,

discoloration or deformation, stop using the

machine and immediately unplug the power cord.

•Whentransportingthemachine,besuretocarryit

by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other part

may damage the machine or result in the machine

falling, which could cause injuries.

•Whenliftingthemachine,becarefulnottomake

any sudden or careless movements, otherwise you

may injure your back or knees.

Always keep your work area clear:

• Neveroperatethemachinewithanyairopenings

blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the

machine and foot control free from the build up

of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

• Donotstoreobjectsonthefootcontroller.

• Donotuseextensioncords.Plugthemachine

directly into the electrical outlet.

• Neverdroporinsertanyobjectintoanyopening.

• Donotoperatewhereaerosol(spray)products

are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

• Donotusethemachinenearaheatsource,such

as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power

cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting

in fire or an electric shock.

• Donotplacethismachineonanunstable

surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table,

otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in

injuries.

Special care is required when sewing:

• Alwayspaycloseattentiontotheneedle.Donot

use bent or damaged needles.

• Keepfingersawayfromallmovingparts.Special

care is required around the machine needle.

• Switchthemachinetothesymbol“O”position

to turn it off when making any adjustments in the

needle area.

• Donotuseadamagedorincorrectneedleplate,

as it could cause the needle to break.

• Donotpushorpullthefabricwhensewing,and

follow careful instruction when freehand stitching

so that you do not deflect the needle and cause

it to break.

This machine is not a toy:

• Yourcloseattentionisnecessarywhenthe

machineisusedbyornearchildren.

• Theplasticbagthatthismachinewassupplied

inshouldbekeptoutofthereachofchildrenor

disposedof.Neverallowchildrentoplaywith

thebagduetothedangerofsuffocation.

• Donotuseoutdoors.

 Foralongerservicelife:

• Whenstoringthismachine,avoiddirectsunlight

andhighhumiditylocations.Donotuseorstore

themachinenearaspaceheater,iron,halogen

lamp,orotherhotobjects.

• Useonlyneutralsoapsordetergentstocleanthe

case.Benzene,thinner,andscouringpowders

candamagethecaseandmachine,andshould

neverbeused.

• Alwaysconsulttheoperationmanualwhen

replacingorinstallinganyassemblies,thepresser

feet,needle,orotherpartstoassurecorrect

installation.

 Forrepairoradjustment:

• Ifthelightunit(light-emittingdiode)isdamaged,

itmustbereplacedbyauthorizeddealer.

• Intheeventamalfunctionoccursoradjustment

isrequired,firstfollowthetroubleshootingtable

inthebackoftheoperationmanualtoinspect

andadjustthemachineyourself.Iftheproblem

persists,pleaseconsultyourlocalauthorized

Brotherdealer.

Use this machine only for its intended use as

described in this manual.

Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer

as contained in this manual.

The contents of this manual and specifications of

this product are subject to change without notice.

For additional product information, visit our web

site at www.brother.com

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES EXCEPT

CENELEC COUNTRIES

Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons

(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensory

ormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperience

andknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengiven

supervisionorinstructionconcerninguseofthe

appliancebyapersonresponsiblefortheirsafety.

Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethatthey

donotplaywiththeappliance.

FOR USERS IN CENELEC COUNTRIES

Thisappliancecanbeusedbychildren

agedfrom8yearsandaboveandpersons

withreducedphysical,sensoryormental

capabilitiesorlackofexperienceand

knowledgeiftheyhavebeengiven

supervisionorinstructionconcerning

useoftheapplianceinasafewayand

understandthehazardsinvolved.Children

shallnotplaywiththeappliance.Cleaning

andusermaintenanceshallnotbemade

bychildrenwithoutsupervision.

FOR USERS IN THE

UK, EIRE, MALTA AND

CYPRUS ONLY

IMPORTANT

•Intheeventofreplacingtheplugfuse,useafuse

approvedbyASTAtoBS1362,i.e.carryingthe

mark,ratingasmarkedonplug.

•Alwaysreplacethefusecover.Neveruseplugs

withthefusecoveromitted.

•Iftheavailableelectricaloutletisnotsuitablefor

theplugsuppliedwiththisequipment,youshould

contactyourauthorizedBrotherdealertoobtain

thecorrectlead.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............. 1

1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING

MACHINE ........................................... 4

ACCESSORIES ................................................... 4

Included accessories .............................................. 4

Optional accessories .............................................. 5

Accessory compartment ......................................... 5

Flip chart (For models equipped with a flip chart) ... 5

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR

FUNCTIONS ..................................................... 6

The main parts ....................................................... 6

Needle and presser foot section ............................. 6

Operation buttons .................................................. 7

Operation panel ..................................................... 7

Spool pin................................................................ 8

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ................... 9

Power supply precautions ...................................... 9

Power supply ......................................................... 9

Foot controller........................................................ 9

Sewing speed controller (for models

equipped with the start/stop button) ......................10

Changing the needle stop position.........................10

Changing the initial needle position ......................10

Cancelling the operation beep...............................11

THREADING THE MACHINE .......................... 11

Winding the bobbin ..............................................11

Lower threading ....................................................14

Upper threading ....................................................16

Drawing up the lower thread .................................19

REPLACING THE NEEDLE ............................... 20

Needle precautions .............................................. 20

Needle types and their uses ................................. 20

Checking the needle ............................................ 20

Replacing the needle ............................................ 21

Sewing with the twin needle ................................ 21

REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT .................... 23

Replacing the presser foot .................................... 23

Removing the presser foot holder ......................... 24

2. SEWING BASICS ............................... 25

SEWING .......................................................... 25

General sewing procedure ................................... 25

Selecting a stitch .................................................. 25

Adjusting the stitch length and width.................... 26

Starting to sew ...................................................... 26

Thread tension ..................................................... 28

USEFUL SEWING TIPS .................................... 29

Trial sewing .......................................................... 29

Changing the sewing direction ............................. 29

Sewing curves ...................................................... 29

Sewing thick fabrics ............................................. 29

Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape .................... 30

Sewing thin fabrics ............................................... 30

Sewing stretch fabrics ........................................... 30

Stitching cylindrical pieces ....................................31

3. UTILITY STITCHES ............................ 32

OVERCASTING STITCHES ............................... 32

Using zigzag foot ................................................. 32

Using overcasting foot .......................................... 32

BASIC STITCHING .......................................... 33

BLIND HEM STITCHING ................................. 33

BUTTONHOLE SEWING ................................. 35

Button sewing ...................................................... 38

ZIPPER INSERTION ......................................... 39

SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND

ELASTIC TAPE ................................................. 40

Stretch stitching .................................................... 40

Elastic attaching ................................................... 40

APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND

QUILT STITCHING .......................................... 41

Appliqués ..............................................................41

Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ............................41

Piecing ................................................................. 42

Quilting ................................................................ 42

Free-motion quilting ............................................. 43

REINFORCEMENT STITCHING .......................44

Triple stretch stitching ........................................... 44

Bar tack stitching .................................................. 44

DECORATIVE STITCHING .............................. 45

Fagoting ............................................................... 46

Scallop stitching ................................................... 46

Smocking ............................................................. 46

Shell tuck stitching ............................................... 47

Joining .................................................................. 47

Heirloom stitching ................................................ 48

SEWING CHARACTERS (for models

equipped with character stitches) ................... 48

Sewing beautiful patterns ..................................... 48

Selecting characters ............................................. 48

Checking characters ............................................. 51

Deleting characters .............................................. 51

Sewing the character stitches ............................... 51

ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models

equipped with character stitches) ................... 52

4. APPENDIX ......................................... 53

STITCH SETTINGS ........................................... 53

Utility stitches ...................................................... 53

Satin stitches ........................................................ 58

Character stitches (for models

equipped with character stitches) ......................... 59

MAINTENANCE ..............................................60

Restrictions on oiling ............................................ 60

Precautions on storing the machine ...................... 60

Cleaning the machine surface ............................... 60

Cleaning the race ................................................. 60

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 61

Frequent troubleshooting topics ............................61

Upper thread tightened up ................................... 62

Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ................. 62

Incorrect thread tension ....................................... 62

Fabric is caught in the machine and

cannot be removed .............................................. 63

Error message “E6” appears in the LCD ................ 65

List of symptoms .................................................. 67

ERROR MESSAGES .......................................... 71

Operation beep .................................................... 71

INDEX ............................................................. 72

CONTENTS

ACCESSORIES

Included accessories

After opening the box, check that the following

accessories are included. If any item is missing or

damaged, contact your dealer.

Note

(For U.S.A. only)

• Foot controller: Model T

• This foot controller can be used on the machine

with product code 888-E35. The product code is

mentioned on the machine rating plate.

• The screw of the presser foot holder is available

through your authorized dealer. (Part code:

XG1343-001)

• The included accessories vary depending on the

machine model.

8. 9.

10. 11.

12.

90 / 14 1 ne e dle

13. 14.

15. 16. 17.

18. 19.

No. Part Name

Part Code

Americas

Others

1 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XZ5134-001

2 Buttonhole foot “A” XC2691-033

3 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098 -031

4 Monogramming foot “N” XD0810-031

5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-021

6 Blind stitch foot “R” XE2650-001

7 Button tting foot “M” XE2137- 001

8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001

Bobbin (4)

(One is on machine.)

SA156

SFB:

XA5539-151

10 Needle set XC8834-021

11 Twin needle 131096-121

Ball point needle

(gold colored)

XD0360-021

13 Cleaning brush X59476- 051

14 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074 - 051

15 Spool cap (large) 130012-024

Spool cap (medium)

(on machine)

XE1372- 001

17 Spool cap (small) 130013-124

18 Extra spool pin XE2241-001

19 Foot controller

XD0501-121 (EU area)

XC8816-071

(Other areas)

Mem

• About zigzag foot “J”;

Press the black button when it is difficult for thick

seams to be fed, for example, at the beginning of

sewing thick fabrics. (Page 29)

1 Black button

75/11 1 needle

90 / 14 1 ne e dle

100/16 1 needle

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Optional accessories

The following are available as optional accessories to

be purchased separately. Depending on the model

you purchased, the following accessory may be

included.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

No. Part Name

Part Code

Americas

Others

1 Walking foot SA140

F033N:

XG6623-001

2 Quilting foot SA129

F005N:

XC1948-052

3 1/4-inch quilting foot SA125

F001N:

XC1944-052

4 Quilting guide SA132

F016N:

XC2215-052

5 Eyelet punch XZ5051-001

Accessory compartment

For models equipped with a slide type flat bed

attachment

Slide the flat bed attachment as illustrated below to

open it.

Flat bed attachment

Storage compartment

Note

• Put the accessories in the bag, and then store the

bag inside the compartment when they are not

used. If the accessories are not in a bag, they may

fall out, and be lost or damaged.

For models equipped with an open type flat bed

attachment

Open the compartment as illustrated below.

Flat bed attachment

Storage compartment

Note

• Store the accessories in the compartment when

they are not used.

Flip chart (For models equipped

with a flip chart)

For models equipped with a flip chart on the front

panel

1 Notch

For models equipped with a flip chart on the top

panel

1 Notch

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS

AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

The illustrations in this operation manual may differ

from the actual machine.

The main parts

1 Bobbin winder (page 11)

2 Upper tension-control dial (page 28)

3 Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc

(page 11)

4 Thread take-up lever (page 17)

5 Thread cutter (page 27)

6 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment

(page 5 and 31)

7 Operation buttons (page 7)

8 Operation panel (page 7)

9 Spool pin (page 8, 11 and 16)

< Handwheel

This is used to manually raise and lower the needle.

A Air vent

This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to

circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing

machine is being used.

B Main power and sewing light switch (page 9)

C Jack/socket connector (page 9)

D Foot controller (page 9)

E Foot controller jack/socket (page 9)

F Feed dog position lever (page 38 and 43)

G Presser foot lever (page 16)

H Thread guide (page 12 and 17)

I Thread guide cover (page 17)

J Handle

Carry the sewing machine by its handle when

transporting the machine.

Needle and presser foot section

1 Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle

threader) (page 18)

2 Buttonhole lever (page 36 and 45)

3 Presser foot holder

The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.

4 Presser foot holder screw

Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser

foot holder in place.

5 Presser foot

The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the

fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate

presser foot for the selected stitching.

6 Needle plate cover release

Use when removing the needle plate cover.

7 Needle plate cover

8 Feed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

9 Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the

quickset bobbin)

You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin

thread.

0 Bobbin cover

A Needle plate

The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing

straight seams.

B Needle bar thread guide (page 18)

C Presser foot lever

Raises and lowers the presser foot.

D Needle clamp screw

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Operation buttons

The operation buttons differ depending on the

sewing machine model.

1 Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

Press this button to sew reverse stitches. Reverse

stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down

to sew in the opposite direction. For details, refer to

“Sewing reinforcement stitches” (page 27).

■

Buttons provided on some models

2 Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop sewing. The machine

sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while

the button is pressed. When sewing is stopped, the

needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to

“Starting to sew” (page 26).

3 Needle position button

Press this button to raise or lower the needle.

4 Sewing speed controller

Slide this controller to adjust the sewing speed.

Operation panel

The operation panel allows you to select a stitch and

specify how the stitch will be sewn. The operation

panel differs depending on the sewing machine

model.

1 LCD (liquid crystal display)

The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser

foot type to be used (2), the stitch length (mm)

(3), the stitch width (mm) (4), and the auto

reverse/reinforcement (5) are displayed here.

2 Stitch selection keys (Page 25)

Select the number for the stitch that you wish to

use.

3 Stitch length adjustment key

Press the “–” side to reduce the stitch length;

press the “+” side to increase the stitch length.

4 Stitch width adjustment key

Press the “–” side to reduce the stitch width; press

the “+” side to increase the stitch width.

■

Keys and indicators provided on some models

<For models equipped with satin stitches and 1

font type of character stitches>

578 6

5 Stitch category selection key (Page 25 and 49)

Press this key to select desired stitch category.

6 Utility stitch indicator

Lights up when the utility stitch is selected with

the stitch category selection key.

7 Satin stitch indicator

Lights up when the satin stitch is selected with the

stitch category selection key.

8 Character stitch indicator (for models equipped with

character stitches)

Lights up when the character stitch is selected

with the stitch category selection key.

<For models equipped with satin stitches and 2

font types of character stitches>

5 Utility stitch key (Page 25)

Selects the desired type of utility stitches.

6 Utility stitch indicator

Lights up when the utility stitch is selected with

the utility stitch key.

7 Satin stitch indicator

Lights up when the satin stitch is selected with the

utility stitch key.

8 Character stitch key (Page 50)

Selects the desired font type of character stitches.

9 Character stitch indicator (Gothic font)

Lights up when the character stitch (Gothic font) is

selected with the character stitch key.

: Character stitch indicator (Script font)

Lights up when the character stitch (Script font) is

selected with the character stitch key.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Spool pin

Press down on the spool pin lever to raise the spool

pin.

CAUTION

• Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,

otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.

■

Storing the spool cap

The included spool cap (large, medium, small)

can be stored by attaching it to the spool pin as

illustrated below.

■

Storing the spool pin

When placing the cover on the sewing machine

or if the spool pin will not be used, return the

spool pin to its storage position.

Press until it clicks.

■

Installing the spool pin

Insert the tab on the spool pin into the hole.

Hole

Tab

Push the spool pin down until it locks into

place.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

USING YOUR SEWING

MACHINE

Power supply precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions

concerning the power supply.

WARNING

• Use only regular household electricity for the

power source. Using other power sources may

result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the

machine.

• Make sure that the plugs on the power cord

are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet

and the power supply jack on the machine.

Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.

• Do not insert the plug on the power cord into

an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.

• Turn off the main power and remove the plug

in the following circumstances:

· When you are away from the machine

· After using the machine

· When the power fails during use

· When the machine does not operate

correctly due to a bad connection or a

disconnection

· During electrical storms

CAUTION

• Use only the power cord included with this

machine.

• Do not use extension cords or multi-plug

adapters with many other appliances plugged

in to them. Fire or electric shock may result.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric

shock may result.

• When unplugging the machine, always turn off

the main power first. Always grasp the plug

to remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the

cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or

electric shock.

• Do not allow the power cord to be cut,

damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled,

twisted, or bundled.

Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do

not subject the cord to heat. These things may

damage the cord and cause fire or electric

shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the

machine to your authorized dealer for repairs

before continuing use.

• Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to

be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a

fire may result.

Power supply

Insert the plug into a wall outlet.

Main power

switch

Jack/socket

connector

Set the main power switch to “I”.

The sewing light comes on when the

machine is turned on.

Mem

•When the machine is turned on, the needle

and the feed dogs will make sound when

they move; this is not a malfunction.

To turn off the machine, set the main power

switch to “”.

The sewing light goes off when the machine

is turned off.

Note

•If a power outage occurs while the sewing

machine is being operated, turn off the sewing

machine and unplug the power supply cord.

(For U.S.A. only)

•This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade

wider than the other). To reduce the risk of

electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a

polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does

not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician

to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the

plug in any way.

Foot controller

Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket.

Foot controller jack/socket

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

CAUTION

• When connecting the foot controller, be sure

to turn off the sewing machine in order to

prevent the machine from accidentally being

started.

Depress the foot controller to start sewing, and

adjust the sewing speed by changing the pressing

force.

Slower

Faster

You should make sure that nothing is placed on the

foot controller when the machine is not in use.

CAUTION

• Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build

up on the foot controller. Doing so could cause

a fire or an electric shock.

Note

•When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/

stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only

for models equipped with the start/stop button).

Sewing speed controller (for

models equipped with the start/

stop button)

Slide the sewing speed controller to select

the desired sewing speed.

Slower Faster

Sewing speed controller

• Thespeedsetusingthesewingspeed

controller is the foot controller’s maximum

sewing speed.

Changing the needle stop position

Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the

needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead,

the machine can be set to leave the needle raised

when sewing is stopped.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Holding the “–” side of (1) pressed, turn

on the sewing machine.

After the sewing machine has turned on,

release the “–” side of

(1).

The needle stop position changes to the

raised position.

Mem

•Perform the same operation to change the needle

stop position to the lowered position.

Changing the initial needle position

Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is

automatically selected when the sewing machine

is turned on. The initial needle position can be

changed to the straight stitch (center needle position).

Turn off the sewing machine.

Holding the “+” side of (2) pressed, turn

on the sewing machine.



After the sewing machine has turned on,

release the “+” side of

(2).

The initial needle position changes to the

center needle position.

Mem

•The specified initial needle position is maintained

after the machine is turned off.

•Perform the same operation to change the initial

needle position to the left needle position.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Cancelling the operation beep

When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to

beep each time a key is pressed. This setting can be

changed so that the machine does not beep.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Holding the “–” side of (3) pressed,

turn on the sewing machine.



After the sewing machine has turned on,

release the “–” side of

(3).

The machine is now set so that it will not

beep.

Mem

•Perform the same operation to change the setting

so that machine beeps.

THREADING THE MACHINE

Winding the bobbin

This section describes how to wind the thread onto

the bobbin.

•For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page

13.

Bobbin-winding thread guide

Bobbin winder shaft

Bobbin

CAUTION

• Only use the bobbin that comes with this

machine or bobbins of the same type (part

code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Using other

bobbins may cause damage to the machine.

SA156 is Class 15 type bobbin.

This model

Actual size

11.5 mm

(7/16 inch)

Other models

Press down on the spool pin lever to swing

up the spool pin. Then remove the spool cap.

Spool pin

Spool cap

CAUTION

• Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,

otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.

• Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding

the bobbin. The thread may become tangled if

the bobbin winder is used without raising the

spool pin.

Fully insert the spool of thread for the

bobbin, and then slide the spool cap onto the

spool pin.

•The thread should be unwound from the

bottom to the front.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

CAUTION

• If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned

correctly, the thread may become tangled

around the spool pin or the machine may be

damaged.

• Three spool cap sizes are available. Choose a

spool cap that best fits the size of spool being

used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool,

the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or

the machine may be damaged.

Mem

•When sewing with fine, cross-wound

thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a

small space between the cap and the spool.

Spool cap

(small)

Spool (cross-

wound thread)

Space

Pass the thread as illustrated bellow.

Thread guide

Thread guide cover

Bobbin-winding thread guide

Make sure that the thread passes under the

pre-tension disk.

Hook

Pre-tension disk

Pull it in as far as possible.

Note

•Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as

possible into the pre-tension disk, otherwise

the bobbin may not be wound cleanly.

Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and

slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Turn

the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring

on the shaft slides into the notch in the bobbin.

•Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to

3-15/16 inches) of thread.

Spring on the shaft

Notch

7 – 10 cm

(3 – 4 inches)

CAUTION

• Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the

thread straight up. If the thread is too short,

not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries

may occur when the thread is wound around

the bobbin.

Turn on the sewing machine.

While holding the end of the thread, gently

press the foot controller or press

(start/

stop button) (for models equipped with

the start/stop button) to wind the thread

around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the

machine and trim the excess thread.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Note

•When using the foot controller to operate

the sewing machine, connect the foot

controller before turning on the machine.

•When the foot controller is plugged in, the

start/stop button cannot be used to start

sewing (only for models equipped with the

start/stop button).

1 1 cm (3/8 inch)

CAUTION

• Make sure you follow the instructions carefully.

If you do not cut the thread completely, and

the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs

low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause

the needle to break.

(For models equipped with the sewing speed

controller)

Slide the sewing speed controller to the right

(to set the speed to fast).

Sewing speed

controller

Press the foot controller or press to start.

When the bobbin seems full and begins

spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot

controller or press

Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft

to the left and remove the bobbin.

(For models equipped with the sewing speed

controller)

Slide the sewing speed controller back to its

original position.

Mem

•When the sewing machine is started or the

handwheel is turned after winding the thread

around the bobbin, the machine will make a

clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.

•The needle bar does not move when you slide the

bobbin winding shaft to the right.

CAUTION

• Not winding the bobbin properly may cause

the thread tension to loosen, and may break

the needle.

Wound evenly

Wound poorly

■

For models equipped with the fast bobbin

winding system

Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft

so that the spring on the shaft fits into the

notch in the bobbin. Then slide the shaft to

the right.

Notch

Spring

Follow steps 1 through 3 of the procedure

in “Winding the bobbin” to pass the thread

around the pre-tension disk (page 11).

Wind the free end of the thread clockwise

around the bobbin five or six times.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Pull the thread and pass it through the slit in

the bobbin winder seat.

Slit (with built-in cutter)

The thread is cut to a suitable length.

CAUTION

• Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the

bobbin is wound without cutting the thread

using the cutter built into the slit, the thread

may become tangled in the bobbin or the

needle may bend or break when the bobbin

thread starts to run out.

(For models equipped with the sewing speed

controller)

Slide the sewing speed controller to the right

(to set the speed to fast).

Sewing speed

controller

Turn on the sewing machine.

Press the foot controller or press to start.

Note

•When using the foot controller to operate

the sewing machine, connect the foot

controller before turning on the machine.

•When the foot controller is plugged in, the

start/stop button cannot be used to start

sewing (only for models equipped with the

start/stop button).

When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take

your foot off the foot controller or press

Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft

to the left, and then remove the bobbin from

the shaft.

(For models equipped with the sewing speed

controller)

Slide the sewing speed controller back to its

original position.

Mem

•When the sewing machine is started or the

handwheel is turned after winding the thread

around the bobbin, the machine will make a

clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.

•The needle bar does not move when you slide the

bobbin winding shaft to the right.

Lower threading

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

•For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page 15.

CAUTION

• Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the

thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle

and resulting in injury.

Wound evenly

Wound poorly

• Make sure you turn the power off while

threading the machine. If you accidentally step

on the foot controller and the machine starts

to sew, you could be injured.

Mem

•The direction for feeding

the bobbin thread is

indicated by marks on

the needle plate cover.

Be sure to thread the

machine as indicated.

Raise the needle to its highest position

by turning the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) or press

(needle

position button) (for models equipped with

the needle position button), and raise the

presser foot lever.

Turn off the sewing machine.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Slide the button and open the cover.

Cover

Slide button

Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in

the direction shown by the arrow.

CAUTION

• Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread

unrolls in the right direction. If the thread

unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause

the thread tension to be incorrect or break the

needle.

Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin

down with your finger, and then pass the

thread through the slit, as shown.

•If the thread is not correctly inserted, it may

cause incorrect thread tension (page 28).

Replace the bobbin cover.

•Replace the cover so that the end of the

thread comes out from the left side of the

cover (as shown by the line in the diagram).

■

For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin

Mem

•The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is

indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Be

sure to thread the machine as indicated.

Raise the needle to its highest position

by turning the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) or press

, and raise the

presser foot lever.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Slide the button and open the cover.

Cover

Slide button

Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in

the direction shown by the arrow.

CAUTION

• Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread

unrolls in the right direction. If the thread

unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause

the thread tension to be incorrect or break the

needle.

While lightly holding down the bobbin, guide

the thread through the slit (1 and 2).

•At this time, check that the bobbin easily

rotates counterclockwise.

Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it

with the cutter (3).

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Slit

Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.)

Note

•If the thread is not correctly inserted

through the tension-adjusting spring of the

bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread

tension (page 28).

Tension-adjusting spring

Replace the bobbin cover.

Mem

•You can begin sewing immediately without

drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to

draw up the bobbin thread before you start to

sew, follow to the procedure in “Drawing up the

lower thread” (page 19).

Upper threading

Set the upper thread and thread the needle.

•For details on the needle threader, see page 18.

Spool pin

Mark on the handwheel

CAUTION

• When threading the upper thread, carefully

follow the instructions. If the upper threading

is not correct, the thread may become tangled

or the needle may bend or break.

• Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower.

• Use the needle and the thread in the correct

combination. For details on the correct

combination of needles and threads, refer to

“Needle types and their uses” (page 20).

Turn on the sewing machine.

Raise the presser foot, using the presser foot

lever.

Presser foot lever

CAUTION

• If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing

machine cannot be threaded correctly.

Raise the needle in the following way.

1 Turn the handwheel so

that the mark on the

wheel points up.

2 Press the Needle position

button (for the models

equipped with this button).

•If the needle is not correctly raised, the

sewing machine cannot be threaded. Be

sure to raise the needle before threading the

sewing machine.

Press down on the spool pin lever to swing

up the spool pin. Then remove the spool cap.

Spool pin

Spool cap

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

CAUTION

• Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,

otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.

• Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding

the bobbin. The thread may become tangled if

the bobbin winder is used without raising the

spool pin.

Fully insert the spool for the upper thread

onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

•The thread should be unwound from the

bottom to the front.

CAUTION

• If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned

correctly, the thread may become tangled

around the spool pin or the machine may be

damaged.

• Three spool cap sizes are available. Choose a

spool cap that best fits the size of spool being

used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool,

the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or

the machine may be damaged.

Mem

•When using the spool as shown below, use

the small spool cap, and leave a small space

between the cap and the spool.

1 Spool cap

(small)

2 Spool (cross-

wound thread)

3 Space

Pass the thread as illustrated below.

Thread guide

Thread guide cover

Feed the upper thread as illustrated below.

Make sure to guide the thread through the

thread take-up lever from right to left.

Thread take-up lever

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Mem

•Iftheneedleisnotraised,thethreadtake-

uplevercannotbethreaded.Besureto

raisetheneedlebeforethreadingthesewing

machine.

Put the thread behind the needle bar thread

guide.



Needlebarthreadguide

Turn off the sewing machine.

CAUTION

• Make sure you turn the power off while

threading the machine without using the

needle threader (for models equipped with the

needle threader). If you accidentally step on

the foot controller and the machine starts to

sew, you could be injured.

Thread the needle from front to back and pull

out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread.

15cm(2inches)

Note

•Ifthethreadtake-upleverislowered,theupper

threadcannotbewrappedaroundthethread

take-up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maycause

sewingproblems.

■

Using the needle threader (for models

equipped with the needle threader)

CAUTION

• The needle threader can be used with a 75/11

through 100/16 home sewing machine needle.

However, the needle threader cannot be used

with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle.

When using special thread such as transparent

nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle

threader cannot be used.

• Thread with a thickness of 130/120 or thicker

cannot be used with the needle threader.

• The needle threader cannot be used with the

wing needle or the twin needle.

• If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to

“Upper threading” (page 16).

Follow steps 1 through 10 of the procedure

in “Upper threading”.

Lower the presser foot lever.

While lowering the needle threader lever,

hook the thread onto the guide.

Needleholder

Needlethreader

lever

Guide

Fully lower the needle threader lever.



Thehookpassesthroughtheeyeofthe

needle,andcatchthethread.

Hook

Thread

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Release the needle threader lever. Then pull

the loop of the thread.

Loop of thread

CAUTION

• Be careful not to pull on the thread with force

or it may bend the needle.

• If the thread does not pass through the eye of

the needle, start from step

again.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Presser foot

lever

Pass the end of the thread as illustrated

below.

5 cm (2 inches)

Note

•If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause

sewing problems.

Drawing up the lower thread

Lightly hold the end of the upper thread.

Upper thread

While holding the end of the upper thread,

raise the needle in the following way.

1 Turn the handwheel so

that the mark on the

wheel points up.

Press the Needle position

button (for the models

equipped with this button).

Pull on the upper thread to draw up the

lower thread.

Upper thread

Lower thread

Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both

threads and pull them toward the back of the

machine under the presser foot.

Upper thread

Lower thread

■

For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin

You can begin sewing immediately without drawing

up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or

darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand

so that some thread will be left over. Before you

draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in.

Pass the thread along the slit in the direction

of the arrow, and leave it there without

cutting it.

•The bobbin cover should still be removed.

Draw up the lower thread as described in

steps 1 to 4.

Replace the bobbin cover.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

REPLACING THE NEEDLE

This section provides information on sewing machine

needles.

Needle precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions

concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to

observe these precautions is extremely dangerous.

CAUTION

• Only use home sewing machine needles. Use

of any other needle may bend the needle or

damage the machine.

• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can

easily break, possibly resulting in injury.

Needle types and their uses

The sewing machine needle that should be used

depends on the fabric and thread thickness.

Fabric Type/

Application

Thread

Size of

Needle

Type Size

Medium

weight

fabrics

Broadcloth

Cotton

thread

60–90

75/11–90/14Taffeta

Synthetic

thread

Flannel,

Gabardine

Silk thread 50

Thin

fabrics

Lawn

Cotton

thread

60–90

65/9–75/11

Georgette

Synthetic

thread

Challis, Satin

Silk thread 50

Thick

fabrics

Denim

Cotton

thread

30 100/16

90/14–100/16Corduroy

Synthetic

thread

50–60

Tweed Silk thread

Stretch

fabrics

Jersey

Thread for

knits

50–60

Ball point needle

75/11–90/14

(gold colored)

Tricot

Easily frayed fabrics

Cotton

thread

50–90

65/9–90/14Synthetic

thread

Silk thread 50

For top-stitching

Synthetic

thread

Silk thread

30 100/16

50–60 75/11–90/14

Note

•Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It may

cause malfunctions.

Mem

•The lower the thread number, the thicker the

thread; and the higher the needle number, the

thicker the needle.

■

Ball point needle

Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch

fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily

occur.

Use the ball point needle for best results when

sewing patterns using monogramming foot “N”.

■

Transparent nylon thread

Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the

fabric or thread.

CAUTION

• The appropriate fabric, thread and needle

combinations are shown in the table on the

left page. If the combination of the fabric,

thread and needle is not correct, particularly

when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with

thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle

may bend or break. In addition, the stitching

may be uneven or puckered or there may be

skipped stitches.

Checking the needle

Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous

since the needle may break while the machine is

being operated.

Before using the needle, place the flat side of the

needle on a flat surface and check that the distance

between the needle and the flat surface is even.

Flat side

Needle type

marking

Flat surface

Even

Not even

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Replacing the needle

Raise the needle in the following way.

1 Turn the handwheel so

that the mark on the

wheel points up.

Press the Needle position

button (for the models

equipped with this button).

Turn off the sewing machine.

CAUTION

• Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off

the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may

occur if the foot controller or the start/stop

button is accidentally pressed and the machine

starts sewing.

Lower the presser foot lever.

Presser foot

lever

CAUTION

• Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper

under the presser foot to prevent the needle from

falling into the hole in the needle plate.

Remove the needle by turning the needle

clamp screw counterclockwise.

Disc-shaped screwdriver

Needle clamp screw

Note

•If the needle clamp screw is loosened too

much, the needle clamp (which holds the

needle) may fall off. Therefore, do not

loosen the needle clamp screw too much.

•Do not apply strong force when loosening or

tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise

certain parts of the sewing machine may be

damaged.

With the flat side of the needle toward the

rear of the machine, insert the needle until it

touches the needle stopper.

Needle stopper

Tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it

clockwise.

•Install the twin needle in the same way.

CAUTION

• Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the

needle stopper and securely tighten the needle

clamp screw with the disc-shaped screwdriver,

otherwise the needle may break or damage

may result.

Sewing with the twin needle

You can sew with this needle and two top threads.

You can use the same color or two different colors of

thread for making decorative stitches.

Twin needle

Extra spool pin

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

CAUTION

• Use only twin needles that have been made for

this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other

needles could break, and damage the machine.

• Do not sew with bent needles. The needle

could break and injure you.

• You cannot use the needle threader to thread

the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin

needle by hand, from front to back. Using the

needle threader may damage the machine.

• When using the twin needle, be sure to select

an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle

may break or the machine may be damaged.

• Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or

less, otherwise the needle may break or the

machine may be damaged.

Install the twin needle.

•For details on installing a needle, refer to

“Replacing the needle” (page 21).

Thread the upper thread for the left needle.

•For details, refer to steps

through

“Upper threading” (page 16).

Manually thread the left needle with the

upper thread.

•Pass the thread through the eye of the needle

from the front to the back.

Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the

bobbin winder shaft.

Bobbin winder shaft

Extra spool pin

Thread spool

Install the thread spool and thread the upper

thread.

Mem

•When setting the thread spool, set it so that

the thread winds off from the front of the

spool.

Thread the upper thread for the right needle

in the same way as the left needle.

Without passing the thread through the

needle bar thread guide, manually thread the

right needle.

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle

from the front to the back.

Needle bar thread guide

Attach zigzag foot “J”. (Refer to page 23.)

Note

Models equipped with a needle threader

•You cannot use the needle threader to thread

the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin

needle by hand, from front to back. Using the

needle threader may damage the machine.

CAUTION

• When using the twin needle, be sure to attach

zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may

break or the machine may be damaged.

Turn on the sewing machine.

Select a stitch.

•For details on selecting a stitch, refer to

“Selecting a stitch” (page 25).

•For details on the stitches that can be sewn

with the twin needle, refer to “STITCH

SETTINGS” (page 53).

CAUTION

• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn

the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)

and check that the needle does not touch the

presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,

the needle may bend or break.

Start sewing.

For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting

to sew” (page 26).

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to

each other.

Note

• When using the twin needle, the stitches may become

bunched together, depending on the types of thread and

fabric that are used. If this occurs, increase the stitch

length. For details on adjusting the stitch length, refer to

“Adjusting the stitch length and width” (page 26).

CAUTION

• When changing the sewing direction, be

sure to raise the needle from the fabric, and

then raise the presser foot lever and turn the

fabric. Otherwise the needle may break or the

machine may be damaged.

• Do not try turning the fabric with the twin needle

left down in the fabric, otherwise the needle may

break or the machine may be damaged.

REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT

CAUTION

• Always turn off the power before you change

the presser foot. If you leave the power on and

step on the foot controller, the machine will

start and you may be injured.

• Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch

pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong

presser foot, the needle may strike the presser

foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.

• Only use presser feet that have been designed

to be used with this machine. Using other any

presser feet may cause an accident or injury.

Replacing the presser foot

Replace the presser foot as described below.

Raise the needle in the following way.

1 Turn the handwheel so

that the mark on the

wheel points up.

Press the Needle position

button (for the models

equipped with this button).

If the sewing machine has been turned on,

turn it off.

CAUTION

• Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to

turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries

may occur if the foot controller or the start/

stop button is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts sewing.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Press the black button to release the presser

foot.

Black button

Place a different presser foot below the

presser foot holder so that the presser foot

pin is aligned with the shank in the holder.

Position the presser foot so the letter indicating

the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is positioned to

be read.

Presser foot holder

Shank

Note

•The presser foot to be used with each stitch

appears in the LCD. To select a stitch, refer

to “Selecting a stitch” (page 25).

Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the

pin snaps into the shank.

Presser foot lever

Shank

The presser foot is attached.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Raise the presser foot lever to check that the

presser foot is securely attached.

Removing the presser foot

holder

Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the

sewing machine or when installing a presser foot

that does not use the presser foot holder, such as

the quilting foot. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to

remove the presser foot holder.

Remove the presser foot. (Refer to page 23.)

Loosen the presser foot holder screw.

Disc-shaped

screwdriver

Presser foot

holder

Presser foot

holder screw

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Attaching the presser foot holder

Align the presser foot holder with the lower-

left side of the presser bar.

Presser foot

holder

Presser bar

Presser foot

holder screw

Holding the presser foot holder in place,

tighten the screw.

Note

•If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed,

the thread tension will be incorrect.

CAUTION

• Be sure to securely tighten the presser foot

holder screw, otherwise the presser foot

holder may fall off and the needle may strike

it, causing the needle to bend or break.

SEWING BASICS

SEWING

Basic sewing operations are described below.

Before operating the sewing machine, read the

following precautions.

CAUTION

• While the machine is in operation, pay special

attention to the needle location. In addition,

keep your hands away from all moving parts

such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise

injuries may occur.

• Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while

sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the

needle may break.

• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can

easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

• Make sure that the needle does not strike

basting pins, otherwise the needle may break

or bend.

General sewing procedure

Follow the basic procedures below to sew.

1 Turn on the machine.

Turn on the sewing machine.

For details on turning on the machine, refer to

“Power supply” (page 9).

2 Select the stitch.

Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be

sewn.

For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting

a stitch” (page 25).

3 Attach the presser foot.

Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch.

For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to

“Replacing the presser foot” (page 23).

4 Start sewing.

Position the fabric, and then start sewing. When

sewing is finished, cut the threads.

For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to

sew” (page 26).

Selecting a stitch

When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight

stitch (

left needle position) is selected.

Turn on the sewing machine.

<For models equipped with satin stitches and

1 font type of character stitches>

Confirm that the utility stitch indicator is

lit. If it is not lit, press the stitch category

selection key once or more until the utility

stitch indicator is lit.

Stitch category

selection key

Utility stitch indicator

Mem

•When you want to select the satin stitch,

press the stitch category selection key once

or more until the satin stitch indicator is lit.

3 Satin stitch indicator

<For models equipped with satin stitches and

2 font types of character stitches>

Confirm that the utility stitch indicator is lit.

If it is not lit, press the utility stitch key once

or more until the utility stitch indicator is lit.

Utility stitch key

Utility stitch indicator

Mem

•When you want to select the satin stitch,

press the utility stitch key once or more until

the satin stitch indicator is lit.

3 Satin stitch indicator

SEWING BASICS

Press (stitch selection keys) to designate

the desired stitch number.

Designates the tens digit.

Designates the ones digit.

The stitch is selected.

Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD.

Presser foot type

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 23).

Adjusting the stitch length and

width

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[Example] Selecting stitch .

Press (stitch selection keys) to select

stitch 05.

Press the “+” or “–” side of (stitch length

adjustment key) to increase or reduce the

stitch length.

1 Stitch length 2 Stitch length adjustment key

3 Short 4 Long

Press the “+” or “–” side of (stitch width

adjustment key) to increase or reduce the

stitch width.

1 Stitch width 2 Stitch width adjustment key

3 Narrow 4 Wide

Note

•When the stitch length or stitch width is changed

from the standard setting,

around or

disappears from the LCD.

CAUTION

• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn

the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)

and check that the needle does not touch the

presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,

the needle may bend or break.

• If the stitches are bunched together, increase

the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the

stitches bunched together may result in the

needle bending or breaking.

Starting to sew

Raise the needle in the following way.

1 Turn the handwheel so

that the mark on the

wheel points up.

Press the Needle position

button (for the models

equipped with this button).

Raise the presser foot lever.

Presser foot lever

Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass

the thread under the presser foot, and then

pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread

toward the rear of the machine.

5 cm (2 inches)

SEWING BASICS

While holding the end of the thread and

the fabric, turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) to lower the needle to the

starting point of the stitching.

Lower the presser foot lever.

(For models equipped with a sewing speed

controller)

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or

right to adjust the sewing speed. Refer to “Sewing

speed controller (for models equipped with the

start/stop button)” (page 10).

Sewing speed controller

Start sewing in the following way.

Press down the foot

controler slowly.

Press

(start/stop button)

(for models equipped with

the start/stop button).

The machine starts sewing.

Take your foot off the foot controller, or press

(start/stop button) once.

The machine stops sewing.

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel

toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark

on the wheel points up. (Or press

(needle

position button) once or twice for models

equipped with the needle position button.)

This procedure is not necessary if the needle

stop position has been set to the raised position

(page 10).

Raise the presser foot lever.

Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine,

and then cut the threads by using the thread

cutter.

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Thread cutter

Note

•When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/

stop button cannot be used to start sewing (for

models equipped with the start/stop button).

•When sewing is stopped, the needle remains

lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set

so that the needle will stay up when sewing is

stopped. For details, refer to “Changing the needle

stop position” (page 10).

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Sewing reinforcement stitches

When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag

stitches that are secured with reverse stitching,

pressing

(reverse/reinforcement stitch button)

sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top of

each other.

Reverse stitching

Reinforcement stitching

Mem

•Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches

are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected.

For details, refer to “STITCH SETTINGS” (page

53).

SEWING BASICS

Thread tension

The thread tension will affect the quality of your

stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change

fabric or thread.

Mem

•We recommend that you do a test sewing on

scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.

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Correct tension

Correct tension is important as too much or too little

tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on

your fabric.

Wrong side

Surface

Upper thread

Lower thread

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Upper tension is too tight

Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.

Note

•If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the

upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer

to “Lower threading” (page 14) and rethread

the bobbin thread.

Wrong side

Surface

Upper thread

Lower thread

Loops appear on

surface of fabric

Solution

Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension-

control dial to a lower number.

Mem

•When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin

cover and then make sure that the thread is shown

as below. If the thread is not shown as below,

the thread is not inserted through the tension-

adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly.

Reinsert the thread correctly. For details, refer to

page 14 to 16.

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Upper tension is too loose

Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.

Note

•If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the

upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer

to “Upper threading” (page 16) and rethread

the upper thread.

Wrong side

Surface

Upper thread

Lower thread

Loops appear on

wrong

Solution

Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-

control dial to a higher number.

SEWING BASICS

USEFUL SEWING TIPS

Various ways to achieve better results for your

sewing projects are described below. Refer to these

tips when sewing your project.

Trial sewing

A trial piece of fabric should be sewn. Use a piece of

fabric and thread that are the same as those used for

your project, and check the thread tension and stitch

length and width.

Changing the sewing direction

When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the

sewing machine.

Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric).

If the needle was raised, lower the needle

either by turning the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) or by pressing

once.

CAUTION

• When using the twin needle, be sure to

raise the needle before changing the sewing

direction. If the fabric is turned while the

needle is lowered, the needle may bend or

break.

Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the

fabric.

Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.

Lower the presser foot lever and continue

sewing.

Sewing curves

Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing

direction to sew around the curve.

When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag

stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain

a finer stitch.

Sewing thick fabrics

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If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot

If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser

foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to

bring the presser foot to its highest position.

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If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric

does not feed at the beginning of stitching

The fabric may not feed when thick seams are

being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as

shown below. In this case, use the presser foot

locking pin.

Sewing direction

Raise the presser foot lever.

Align the beginning of stitching, and then

position the fabric.

SEWING BASICS

While holding zigzag foot “J” level, hold the

presser foot locking pin pressed in, and lower

the presser foot lever.

Presser foot

locking pin

(black button)

Release the presser foot locking pin.

The presser foot remains level, allowing the

fabric to be fed.

•After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will

return to its original angle.

CAUTION

• If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is

sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much

force, the needle may bend or break.

Sewing hook-and-loop fastener

tape

CAUTION

• Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop

fastener tape which is for sewing. If the glue

is attached to the needle or the bobbin hook

race, it may cause malfunction.

• If the hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn

with the thin needle (65/9 – 75/11), the needle

may bend or break.

Note

•Before start sewing, baste together the fabric and

the hook-and-loop fastener tape.

Make sure that the needle passes through the hook-

and-loop fastener tape by turning the handwheel and

lower the needle into the hook-and-loop fastener

tape before sewing. And then, sew the edge of the

hook-and-loop fastener tape at a slow speed.

If the needle does not pass through the hook-and-

loop fastener tape, replace the needle with the

needle for thick fabrics (page 20).

Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape

Sewing thin fabrics

When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become

misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly.

Move the needle (be sure to use a fine needle) to the

furthest left or right hand position so that the fabric

does not get pulled down into the feed dog area. If

you have finished sewing, tear off any excess

paper.

Stabilizer material or paper

Sewing stretch fabrics

First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then

sew without stretching the fabric.

Basting

SEWING BASICS

Stitching cylindrical pieces

Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to

sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs, or

hard-to-reach areas.

Pull the flat bed attachment to the left to

release it.

Flat bed attachment

Flat bed attachment

With the flat bed attachment removed, free-

arm sewing is possible.

•When sewing cylindrical pieces, follow the

next step.

Note

•When you are finished with free-arm

sewing, install the flat bed attachment back

in its original position.

Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the

arm, and then sew from the top.

UTILITY STITCHES

OVERCASTING STITCHES

You can use the overcasting stitches to join together

seams and finish them in one operation. They are

also useful for sewing stretch materials.

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Zigzag stitch J 05

3-point zigzag

stitch

J 06

Overcasting

stitch

G 07

G 08

G 09

J 10

J 11

J 12

CAUTION

• Be sure to turn off the main power before

replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries

may occur if the foot controller or

(start/

stop button) is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts sewing.

Using zigzag foot

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select a stitch. (Refer to page 25.)

Sew to the edge of the fabric.

Needle drop point

Using overcasting foot

Attach overcasting foot “G”.

Select stitch , or . (Refer to page 25.)

Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric

against the guide of the presser foot, and then

lower the presser foot lever.

Guide

Slowly turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) and check that the needle

does not touch the presser foot.

Sew with the edge of the fabric against the

presser foot guide.

Needle drop point

CAUTION

• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn

the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)

and check that the needle does not touch the

presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,

the needle may bend or break.

Check that the needle does not

touch the presser foot.

UTILITY STITCHES

BASIC STITCHING

Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams.

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Straight

Left

J 00

J 01

Center

J 02

Triple stretch

stitch

J 03

CAUTION

• Be sure to turn off the main power before

replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries

may occur if the foot controller or

(start/

stop button) is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts sewing.

Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select a stitch. (Refer to page 25.)

Lower the needle into the fabric at the

beginning of the stitching.

Start sewing. (Refer to page 26.)

•For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement

stitches, refer to “Sewing reinforcement

stitches” (page 27).

When sewing is finished, cut the thread.

(Refer to page 27.)

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Changing the needle position

With the straight stitch (left needle position) and

the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can

be adjusted. Pressing the “+” side of the stitch

width adjustment key moves the needle to the

right; pressing the “–” side of the stitch width

adjustment key moves the needle to the left.

Stitch width

Stitch width adjustment key

Left needle position

Right needle position

BLIND HEM STITCHING

You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the

edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers,

without the stitch showing.

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Blind hem stitch

R 13

R 14

CAUTION

• Be sure to turn off the main power before

replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries

may occur if the foot controller or

(start/

stop button) is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts sewing.

Mem

•When selecting stitch or , stitch numbers “0”,

“-1”, “-2” or “-3” may be displayed on the LCD by

pressing “-” side of the stitch width adjustment

key, then the needle drop point will be changed

to the left. Stitch numbers “0”, “1”, “2” or “3” may

be displayed on the LCD by pressing “+” side of

the stitch width adjustment key, then the needle

drop point will be changed to the right.

•When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to

slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the

fabric will not feed and desired results may not be

achieved.

Reverse the skirt or pants.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

Edge of fabric

Bottom side

UTILITY STITCHES

Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the

hem, and press.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

Edge of fabric

Desired edge of hem

Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5

mm (3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric,

and then baste it.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

Edge of fabric

Desired edge of

hem

5 mm (3/16 inch)

Basting

Fold back the fabric inside along the basting.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

Edge of fabric

Desired edge of hem

5 mm (3/16 inch)

Basting

Basting point

Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the

fabric with the wrong side facing up.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

Edge of fabric

Desired edge of

hem

Basting point

Basting

Attach blind hem foot “R”.

Select a stitch.

Remove the flat bed attachment and make

free-arm sewing possible.

•For details on free-arm sewing, refer to

“Stitching cylindrical pieces” (page 31).

Slide the part that you wish to sew onto

the arm, make sure that the fabric feeds

correctly, and then start sewing.

Arm

Position the fabric with the edge of the folded

hem against the guide of the presser foot, and

then lower the presser foot lever.

Wrong side of

fabric

Fold of hem

Guide

Adjust the stitch width until the needle

slightly catches the fold of the hem.

Needle drop point

When you change the needle drop point, raise

the needle, and then change the stitch width.

Stitch width

Thick fabric

Normal fabric

UTILITY STITCHES

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If the needle catches too much of the hem fold

If the needle catches too much of the hem

fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle

slightly catches the fold by pressing the “+”

side of the stitch width adjustment key.

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

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

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If the needle does not catch the hem fold

If the needle does not catch the hem fold,

adjust the stitch width so that the needle

slightly catches the fold by pressing the “-” side

of the stitch width adjustment key.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

•For details on changing the stitch width, refer

to “Selecting a stitch” (page 25).

Sew with the fold of the hem against the

presser foot guide.

Remove the basting stitching and turn the

fabric right side up.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

BUTTONHOLE SEWING

Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on.

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Buttonhole stitch

A 37

A 38

A 39

A 40

A 41

A 42

A 43

A 44

Zigzag stitch

(for quilting)

J 49

CAUTION

• Be sure to turn off the main power before

replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries

may occur if the foot controller or

(start/

stop button) is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts sewing.

The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm

(1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button).

Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser

foot to the back, as shown below.

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Reinforcement stitching

UTILITY STITCHES

Part names of the buttonhole foot “A”

Button guide plate

5 mm (3/16 inch)

Presser foot scale

Marks on buttonhole foot

Use chalk to mark the position and length of

the buttonhole on the fabric.

Marks on fabric

Buttonhole sewing

Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole

foot “A”, and then insert the button that will

be put through the buttonhole.

The size of the buttonhole is set.

• If the button does not fit in the button guide

plate

Add together the diameter and thickness of

the button, and then set the button guide plate

to the calculated length. (One division on the

scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)

Presser foot scale

Length of buttonhole

(Diameter + thickness

of button)

5 mm (3/16 inch)

Example: For a button with a diameter of 15

mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8

inch), the button guide plate should be set to

25 mm (1 inch) on the scale.

10 mm (3/8 inch)

15 mm (9/16 inch)

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

Position the upper thread under the presser

foot by guiding thread through the hole in the

presser foot before attaching the buttonhole

fo ot “A”.

Select a stitch.

Position the fabric with the front end of the

buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks

on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then

lower the presser foot lever.

Mark on fabric

Red marks on

buttonhole foot

Upper thread

• When lowering the presser foot, do not push

in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the

buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size.

Do not reduce

the gap.

Mem

•If there is difficulty in aligning the marks,

slowly turn the handwheel toward you

to check where the needle will enter the

fabric, and then align the mark on the fabric

with that point.

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as

possible.

Buttonhole lever

Bracket

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the

bracket on the buttonhole foot.

UTILITY STITCHES

Gently hold the end of the upper thread in

your left hand, and then start sewing.

Note

•If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric

does not feed, sew with the coarser (longer)

stitch.

Once sewing is completed, the machine

automatically sews reinforcement stitches,

then stops.

Raise the needle and the presser foot lever,

remove the fabric, and cut the thread.

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original

position.

Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole

stitching to prevent the stitching from being

cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut

towards the pin and open the buttonhole.

Seam ripper

For keyhole buttonholes, use a commercially

available eyelet punch to make a hole in the

rounded end of the buttonhole, and then use

the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole.

Eyelet punch

•When using the eyelet punch, place thick

paper or some other protective sheet under

the fabric before punching the hole in the

fabric.

CAUTION

• When opening the buttonhole with the seam

ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting

path, otherwise injuries may result if the seam

ripper slips. Do not use the seam ripper in any

other way than how it is intended.

Mem

•Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length

and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap

piece of fabric.

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Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use

a gimp thread.

Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole

foot “A” shown in the illustration so that it fits

into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

Select a stitch or .

Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the

gimp thread.

Lower the presser foot lever and the

buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.

When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp

thread to remove any slack.

Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp

thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and

then tie it.

With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of

the gimp thread remaining at the top end of

the buttonhole.

Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.

UTILITY STITCHES

Button sewing

Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine.

Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.

Measure the distance between the holes.

Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide

the feed dog position lever to the

side.

Feed dog position lever

The feed dogs are lowered.

Attach presser foot “M”.

Place a button between the presser foot and

the fabric.

•When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the

two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button

so that the needle goes into the other two

holes, and then sew them in the same way.

Select a stitch . (With models not provided

with stitch

, select stitch .)

Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same

as the distance between the holes in the

button.

Set the stitch length to the shortest setting by

pressing the stitch length adjustment key.

Turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) to check that the needle

correctly goes into the two holes of the

button.

Adjust the stitch width to the distance between

the button holes.

CAUTION

• When sewing, be sure that the needle does not

touch the button, otherwise the needle may

bend or break.

Start sewing.

•After sewing for about 10 seconds at low

speed, press

(reverse/reinforcement stitch

button) to sew reinforcement stitches.

Pull the upper thread at the end of the

stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and

then tie it with the bobbin thread.

Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the

bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching.

When you are finished attaching the button,

slide the feed dog position lever to

and

turn the handwheel to raise the dogs.

•Normally, the feed dog position lever is

positioned at

UTILITY STITCHES

ZIPPER INSERTION

You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of

zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left

side of the needle.

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Straight stitch

(center)

I 02

CAUTION

• Be sure to turn off the main power before

replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries

may occur if the foot controller or

(start/

stop button) is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts sewing.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Place the two pieces of fabric with their right

sides facing each other.

Sew basic stitches to the end of the zipper

opening, and then sew reverse stitches at the

end of the stitching.

•Use basting stitching to sew the zipper

opening (where the zipper will be inserted).

Basting stitching

Reverse stitches

Wrong side of

fabric

End of zipper

opening

•Refer to “BASIC STITCHING” on page 33.

Open the seam allowance, press it from the

wrong side of the fabric with an iron, align

the center of the zipper with the stitching,

and then baste the zipper in place.

Wrong side of fabric

Basting stitching

Zipper

Attach the presser foot holder to the right

side of the pin on zipper foot “I”.

Pin on the right side

Needle drop point

Select stitch .

CAUTION

• Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the

needle does not hit the presser foot before you

start sewing. If you choose a different stitch,

the needle will hit the presser foot and break

the needle. You may also be injured.

With the right side of the fabric facing up,

continue sewing with the zipper on the right

side of the presser foot.

Stitching

Right side of

fabric

Basting

stitching

End of zipper

opening

•Sew the stitching in order, from

CAUTION

• Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper

during sewing. If the needle hits the zipper, the

needle may break and you may be injured.

UTILITY STITCHES

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•If the presser foot contacts the zipper slider,

leave the needle lowered (in the fabric)

and raise the presser foot. After moving the

slider so it will not contact the presser foot,

lower the presser foot and continue sewing.

•To sew with the zipper on the left side of

the presser foot, attach the presser foot

holder to the left side of the pin on zipper

foot “I” in step

Left side of the pin

Needle drop point

When you have finished sewing, remove the

basting stitching.

SEWING STRETCH FABRICS

AND ELASTIC TAPE

Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be

attached.

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Stretch stitch J 04

3-point

zigzag stitch

J 06

Elastic-attaching

stitch

J 24

CAUTION

• Be sure to turn off the main power before

replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries

may occur if the foot controller or

(start/

stop button) is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts sewing.

Observe the corresponding precautions when

performing each of the following stitching operations.

Stretch stitching

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select stitch .

Sew the fabric without stretching it.

Elastic attaching

When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a

piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that

of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary

that a suitable length of the elastic tape is used.

Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the

fabric.

Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few

points to make sure that the tape is uniformly

positioned on the fabric.

Elastic tape

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select a stitch.

Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while

stretching the tape so that it is the same

length as the fabric.

While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot

with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin

nearest the front of the presser foot with your

right hand.

CAUTION

• When sewing, be sure that the needle does not

touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend

or break.

UTILITY STITCHES

APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK

AND QUILT STITCHING

The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués,

patchwork and quilts are described below.

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Zigzag stitch J 05

Zigzag stitch

(for quilting)

J 49

Appliqué stitch

J 15

Appliqué stitch

(for quilting)

J 50

J 51

Piecing straight

stitch

J 46

J 47

Joining stitch

J 18

J 19

J 20

Hand-look

quilting

J 48

Quilting

stippling

J 52

CAUTION

• Be sure to turn off the main power before

replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries

may occur if the foot controller or

(start/

stop button) is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts sewing.

Appliqués

You can create an appliqué by cutting a different

piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a

decoration.

Baste the cut design to the fabric.

CAUTION

• If glue is used to hold the cut design in place

on the fabric, do not apply glue to areas that

will be sewn with the machine. If glue is

attached to the needle or race, the machine

may be damaged.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select stitch .

Sew along the edge of the fabric with the

needle dropping off the edge at the right.

Appliqué fabric

Needle drop point

Remove the basting, if necessary.

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•Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning

and the end of stitching.

CAUTION

• Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin

during sewing, as the needle can break. You

may also be injured.

Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching

Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and

place it over the lower piece.

Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the

pattern spans both pieces.

UTILITY STITCHES

Piecing

Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called

“piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5

mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance.

Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from

either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.

Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the

fabric that you wish to piece together.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select stitch

or .

Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned

with the edge of the fabric.

• For a seam allowance on the right side

Align the right side of the presser foot with the

edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch

6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

• For a seam allowance on the left side

Align the left side of the presser foot with the

edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch

6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

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•To change the width of the seam allowance (the

needle position), adjust the stitch width. For

details, refer to “Changing the needle position”

(page 33).

Quilting

Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom

layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily

be sewn using the optional walking foot and the

optional quilting guide.

Note

•The walking foot can only be used with straight or

zigzag stitch patterns. Do not sew reverse stitches

with the walking foot.

•When using the walking foot, try a test sewing

on a scrap piece of fabric that is to be used in

project.

Models equipped with a needle threader

•Thread the needle manually when using the

walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after

threading the needle using the needle threader.

Baste the fabric to be quilted.

Remove the presser foot and the presser foot

holder. (Refer to page 24.)

Hook the connecting fork of the walking

foot onto the needle clamp screw, lower the

presser foot lever, and then use the presser

foot holder screw to attach the walking foot

to the presser bar.

Connecting fork

Needle clamp

screw

Presser foot

holder screw

CAUTION

• Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to tighten

the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the

needle may strike the presser foot and cause

injury.

• Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the

front of the machine to check that the needle

does not strike the presser foot. If the needle

strikes the presser foot, injury may result.

Select stitch , or .

Place one hand on each side of the presser

foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while

sewing.

UTILITY STITCHES

Note

•When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a

speed between slow and medium.

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Using the optional quilting guide

Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that

are equally spaced.

Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the

hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser

foot holder.



Walking foot



Presser foot holder

Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so

that the guide aligns with the seam that has

already been sewn.

Free-motion quilting

With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be

lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that

the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.

The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion

quilting.

Note

Models equipped with a needle threader

•Thread the needle manually when using the

quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after

threading the needle using the needle threader.

Remove the presser foot and the presser foot

holder. (Refer to page 24.)

Align the quilting foot with the lower-left side

of the presser bar.

The pin on the quilting foot should be

positioned over the needle clamp screw.

Pin on quilting

foot

Presser foot

holder screw

Needle clamp

screw

Hold the quilting foot in place with your right

hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder

screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver in

your left hand.

Presser foot

holder screw

CAUTION

• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the

disc-shaped screwdriver, otherwise the needle

may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend

or break.

Slide the feed dog position lever to .

Feed dog position lever

UTILITY STITCHES

The feed dogs are lowered.

Turn on the sewing machine, and then select

a stitch.

Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, then

move the fabric to follow the pattern.

Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the

beginning and end of sewing.

Pattern

After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog

position lever to

and turn the handwheel

to raise the dogs.

•Normally, the feed dog position lever is

positioned at

REINFORCEMENT

STITCHING

Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as

sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Triple stretch

stitch

J 03

Bar tack stitch

A 45

CAUTION

• Be sure to turn off the main power before

replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries

may occur if the foot controller or

(start/

stop button) is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts sewing.

Triple stretch stitching

Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes

and inseams.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select stitch .

Start sewing. (Refer to page 26.)

Bar tack stitching

Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to

strain, such as pocket corners and openings.

As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at

pocket corners is described below.

Determine the desired length of the bar tack.

Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot

“A” to the desired length. (One division on the

presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)

Presser foot scale

Length of bar tack

5 mm (3/16 inch)

•A bar tack with a maximum length of about

28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be sewn.

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

Select stitch .

Position the fabric so that the opening of the

pocket faces toward you, and then lower the

presser foot lever so that the needle drops

2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket

opening.

2 mm (1/16 inch)

Pass the upper thread down through the hole

in the presser foot.

UTILITY STITCHES

•When lowering the presser foot, do not push

in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the

bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size.

Do not reduce the gap.

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as

possible.

Buttonhole lever

Bracket

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the

bracket on the buttonhole foot.

Gently hold the end of the upper thread in

your left hand, and then start sewing.

Once sewing is completed, the machine

automatically sews reinforcement stitches,

then stops.

Raise the needle and the presser foot lever,

remove the fabric, and cut the thread.

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original

position.

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•If the fabric does not feed, for example, because it

is too thick, increase the stitch length. For details,

refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 25).

DECORATIVE STITCHING

Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this

sewing machine.

Stitch Name Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Fagoting stitch

J 22

J 23

Joining stitch

J 18

J 19

J 20

Shell tuck stitch

J 16

Smocking stitch

J 21

Satin scallop

stitch

N 17

Decorative stitch

J 25

J 26

J 27

N 28

N 29

N 30

N 31

N 32

N 33

N 34

N 35

N 36

UTILITY STITCHES

CAUTION

• Be sure to turn off the main power before

replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries

may occur if the foot controller or

(start/

stop button) is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts sewing.

Fagoting

Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It

is used on blouses and children’s clothing. This stitch

is more decorative when thicker thread is used.

Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric

along their seams.

Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by

about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or

a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.

•If you draw a line down the middle of the

thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing

is easier.

Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer

Basting stitching

4 mm (3/16 inch)

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select stitch

or .

Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).

(Refer to page 26.)

Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned

along the center of the two pieces of fabric.

After sewing is finished, remove the paper.

Scallop stitching

The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks

like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the

collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of

handkerchiefs.

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

Select stitch .

Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure

not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.

•For better results, apply spray starch onto the

fabric and press with a hot iron before it is

sewn.

Trim along the stitches.

•Be careful not to cut the stitches.

Smocking

The decorative stitch created by stitching or

embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is

used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The

smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select the straight stitch, and then adjust

the stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and

loosen the thread tension.

•For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page

25) and “Thread tension” (page 28).

UTILITY STITCHES

Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm

(3/8 inch).

10 mm (3/8 inch)

•Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or

cut the thread.

Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.

Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

Select stitch

or .

Stitch between the straight stitches.

Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.

Shell tuck stitching

The gathers that look like shells are called “shell

tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of

blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.

Fold the fabric along the bias.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Select stitch , and then increase the thread

tension.

•For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page

25).

Sew while making sure that the needle drops

slightly off the edge of the fabric.

Needle drop point

Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks

down to one side.

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the

seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when

making a crazy quilt.

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Sew together the right sides of the two

pieces of fabric, and then open up the seam

allowances.

Wrong side of

fabric

6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

seam allowance

Straight stitch

Select stitch , or .

UTILITY STITCHES

Turn the fabric over so that the right side

faces up, and then sew over the seam with

the center of the presser foot aligned with the

seam.

Right side of

fabric

Heirloom stitching

When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes

are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch.

This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin

or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave

fabrics.

CAUTION

• The needle threader cannot be used with the

wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine

may be damaged. Manually pass the thread

through the eye of the needle from the front

to the back. For details, refer to “Upper

threading” (page 16).

Insert the wing needle.

•Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

•For details on inserting a needle, refer to

“Replacing the needle” (page 21).

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

Select stitch , , , , , , or .

CAUTION

• Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or

less, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn

the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)

and check that the needle does not touch the

presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,

the needle may bend or break.

Start sewing.

SEWING CHARACTERS (for models

equipped with character stitches)

55 characters can be sewn by following the

procedure below.

Sewing beautiful patterns

In order to sew the patterns correctly, the following

must be considered.

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Fabric

Before sewing stretch or thin fabrics or fabrics with

a coarse weave, affix stabilizer material to the wrong

side of the fabric or place a thin sheet of paper, such as

tracing paper, under the fabric. Since material puckering

or bunched stitches may occur when satin stitches are

sewn, be sure to affix stabilizer material to the fabric.

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Needles and threads

When sewing thin, mediumweight or stretch fabrics,

use the ball point needle. When sewing thick

fabrics, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle.

In addition, #50 to #60 thread should be used.

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Trial sewing

Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric

being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material is

used, the desired result may not be achieved. Be sure to

sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project. In

addition, while sewing, be sure to guide the fabric with

your hands in order to prevent the fabric from slipping.

Selecting characters

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Selecting a character

[Example] Selecting stitch “C” (No. 03).

Turn on the sewing machine.

<For models equipped with 1 font type of

character stitches>

Press the stitch category selection key

twice and confirm that the character stitch

indicator lights up.

UTILITY STITCHES

Stitch category selection key

Character stitch indicator

<For models equipped with 2 font types of

character stitches>

Press the character stitch key once or more

and confirm that the desired font type of

character stitch indicator is lit.

Character stitch key

Character stitch indicator (Gothic font)

Character stitch indicator (Script font)

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•When you select a character, check that

there are no characters in memory.

This indicator shows that no character is stored.

If there are any characters in memory,

delete them. (For details, refer to “Deleting

characters” (page 51).)

Press (stitch selection keys) to select

pattern No. 03.

•For details, refer to step

of “Selecting a

stitch” (page 26).

Press the “+” side of (stitch width

adjustment key) to enter the selected

character.

The following display is shown on the LCD.

Selected pattern No.

The position of the selected pattern No.

The total number of entered characters

Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCD.

The presser foot to use

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 23).

If you would like to only sew this single

character, start sewing.

If you would like to sew a sequence of

characters, see the following procedure.

•For details on sewing characters, refer to

“Sewing the character stitches” (page 51).

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Combining characters

You can easily sew names, messages, etc. by

combining the character stitches. Up to 35

characters can be combined.

[Example] Selecting stitches “COME” (No.

03)+(No. 15)+(No. 13)+(No. 05)

Follow steps 1 through 5 in “Selecting

characters” (page 48) to select the first

character “C” (No. 03).

Press (stitch selection keys) to select the

next character, “O” (No. 15).

Press the “+” side of (stitch width

adjustment key) to enter the selected

character.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add “M” (No. 13)

and “E” (No. 05).

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•To enter a space, select “_” (No. 30).

UTILITY STITCHES

When you have finished combining

characters, check the entered characters and

their order.

•For details on checking characters, refer to

“Checking characters” (page 51).

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•A new character can only be added next to

the last character. You cannot insert a new

character between characters or before the

first character of the sequence.

After checking the entered characters, start

sewing.

•For details on sewing characters, refer to

“Sewing the character stitches” (page 51).

Mem

•The combination of characters will be stored in

memory even if you turn off the machine.

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Adding new characters after sewing

After sewing a combination of characters, you

can add characters to the combination using the

following method.

Mem

•When you have finished sewing, the pattern No.

of the first character in the current combination is

shown on the LCD.

<For models equipped with 1 font type of

character stitches>

Press the stitch category selection key to

select the character stitch again. (Do not skip

this step.)

Stitch category selection key

<For models equipped with 2 font types of

character stitches>

Press the utility stitch key first (Do not skip

this step.) and then, press the character stitch

key once or more until the desired font type

of character stitch indicator is lit.

Utility stitch key

Character stitch key

Character stitch indicator (Gothic font)

Character stitch indicator (Script font)

Add new characters by following the

procedure described in “Combining

characters” (page 49).

New characters are added next to the last

character of the combination.

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Making a new combination of characters after

sewing

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•When you have finished sewing, the pattern No.

of the first character in the current combination is

shown on the LCD.

Select the first character of the new combination.

Press the “+” side of (stitch width

adjustment key).

The old combination of characters is cleared

from memory, and the pattern No. shown in

the LCD is entered as the first character of a

new combination.

Add characters by following the procedure

described in “Combining characters” (page 49).

UTILITY STITCHES

Checking characters

You can check the characters in a combination with

following method.

Press the “+” or “-” side of (stitch length

adjustment key) repeatedly.

This will display the characters that have been

entered one by one on the LCD.

You can check the pattern No. and position of

each character.

Stitch length adjustment key

The position of the selected pattern No.

The total number of characters in the combination

Selected pattern No.

Deleting characters

You can delete characters from the combination.

Press “-” side of (stitch width adjustment

key) to delete the last character in the

combination.

Stitch width adjustment key

The last character will be deleted.

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•Repeat step

to delete more characters.

•You can only delete the last character in a

combination.

Sewing the character stitches

All character stitches are sewn with monogramming

foot “N”.

Select a character stitch. (Refer to page 48.)

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 23).

Start sewing.

The stitch is sewn in the direction indicated

by the arrow.

Mem

•When sewing characters, the machine

automatically sews reinforcement stitches

for each character.

•While sewing, the LCD shows the pattern

No. currently being sewn.

When you have finished sewing, use scissors

to trim off any excess threads at the beginning

of the stitching and between the characters.

UTILITY STITCHES

ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models

equipped with character stitches)

Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly,

depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the

stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your

sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches using

the same conditions as the real sewing, and adjust

the stitch pattern as shown below.

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•The character stitches “034” (No. 31 + No. 34+

No. 35) are used for making adjustments.

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 23).

Combine the character stitches “034”

(No. 31 + No. 34 + No. 35).

•For details, refer to “Combining characters”

(page 49).

When you have finished creating the

combination, the following is displayed on

the LCD.

Sew the combination of characters and check

how it turns out.

•For details, refer to “Sewing the character

stitches” (page 51).

A: Correctly sewn

(with proper spaces between characters)

B: Bunched or shapeless

(There is no space between characters.)

C: Overstretched

(The stitch “0” has a gap.)

If the pattern you sewed does not look like A, use

the following steps to adjust the stitches.

Select No. 59 (for making adjustments).

The LCD goes into the stitch adjustment

mode. The total number of combined

characters

changes to “--“.

Adjust the character stitches by pressing

(stitch length adjustment key).

Each press of “+” or “-” side of (stitch length

adjustment key) widens or narrows the stitches.

No. for making adjustments

The stitch adjustment level

Widens the stitches

Narrows the stitches

 If the pattern is bunched (B)

Press the “+” side of

(stitch length

adjustment key) to widen the stitch.

 If the pattern is overstretched

(The stitch “0” has a gap.) (C)

Press the “-” side of

(stitch length

adjustment key) to narrow the stitch.

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•The stitch adjustment level can be set

between -9 and 9.

•The setting is saved in memory even if you

turn off the machine.

Sew the characters “034” again.

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•You can sew when you are in the stitch

adjustment mode.

If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly,

adjust the stitch again. Adjust the stitch until

the stitch pattern comes out correctly.

After you have finished adjusting the pattern,

press the stitch category selection key three

times.

The display returns to the normal character

stitching mode.

APPENDIX

STITCH SETTINGS

Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches

and satin stitches in the following table.

CAUTION

• When using the twin needle, select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle

may break or the machine may be damaged.

• When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the

machine may be damaged.

Note

•The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Do not sew reverse stitches with

the walking foot.

Utility stitches

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern

No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Reverse (Rev.)/

Reinforcement (Reinf.)

Stitching

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Straight

Left

J 00

Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks,

etc.

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Rev.

J 01

Basic stitching and sewing gathers or

pintucks

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

Center

J 02

Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and

sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.

3.5 (1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Rev.

Triple stretch

stitch

J 03

Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, sewing

stretch fabrics and decorative stitching

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

Stretch stitch

J 04

Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative

stitching

1.0 (1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

( J )

Reinf.

Zigzag stitch

J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués

3.5 (1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0 –3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Rev.

3-point zigzag

stitch

J 06

Overcasting on medium weight or stretch

fabrics, attaching elastic, darning, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5 –7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

Overcasting

stitch

G 07

Overcasting on thin or medium weight

fabrics

3.5 (1/8)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.0 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

G 08 Overcasting on thick fabrics

5.0 (3/16)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

G 09

Overcasting on thick fabrics and decorative

stitching

5.0 (3/16)

3.5–5.0

(1/8 –3/16)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

J 10 Overcasting on stretch fabrics

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.5–4.0

(1/32–3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

J 11 Overcasting on thick or stretch fabrics

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.5–4.0

(1/32–3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

J 12

Overcasting on stretch fabrics and

decorative stitching

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

4.0 (3/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

Blind hem stitch

R 13

Blind hem stitching on medium weight

fabrics

0 (0)

-3← →3

2.0 (1/16)

1.0 –3.5

(1/16–1/8)

No Reinf.

* Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.

APPENDIX

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern

No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Reverse (Rev.)/

Reinforcement (Reinf.)

Stitching

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Blind hem stitch

R 14 Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics

0 (0)

-3← →3

2.0 (1/16)

1.0 –3.5

(1/16–1/8)

No Reinf.

Appliqué stitch

J 15 Appliqué stitching

3.5 (1/8)

2. 5 –7. 0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.6–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

Shell tuck stitch

J 16 Shell tuck stitching

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

Satin scallop

stitch

N 17 Scallop stitching

5.0 (3/16)

2. 5 –7. 0

(3/32–1/4)

0.5 (1/32)

0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

Joining stitch

J 18 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

J 19

Patchwork stitching, decorative stitching and

sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics,

such as with tricot

5.0 (3/16)

2. 5 –7. 0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

J 20 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

Smocking stitch

J 21 Smocking stitching and decorative stitching

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

Fagoting stitch

J 22 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

J 23 Fagoting, smocking and decorative stitching

5.0 (3/16)

2. 5 –7. 0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

Elastic-attaching

stitch

J 24 Attaching elastic to stretch fabrics

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

Decorative stitch

J 25 Decorative stitching

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

3.0 (1/8)

2.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

J 26 Decorative stitching

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

J 27 Decorative stitching

5.5 (7/32)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

N 28 Decorative stitching and elastic attaching

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5 –7.0

(1/64–1/4)

1.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Yes*

( J )

Reinf.

N 29

Lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom

stitching, etc.

3.5 (1/8)

1. 5 –7.0

(1/16–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.6–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

N 30

Decorative hemming, heirloom stitching,

etc.

6.0 (15/64)

1. 5 –7.0

(1/16–1/4)

3.0 (1/8)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

N 31

Decorative hemming on thin, medium

weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom

stitching, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5 –7.0

(1/16–1/4)

3.5 (1/8)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

N 32

Decorative hemming on thin, medium

weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom

stitching, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5 –7.0

(1/16–1/4)

4.0 (3/16)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

N 33

Decorative hemming on thin, medium

weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom

stitching, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5 –7.0

(1/16–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

N 34

Decorative hemming on thin, medium

weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom

stitching, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5 –7.0

(1/16–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

N 35

Decorative stitching, smocking stitching,

heirloom stitching, etc.

6.0 (15/64)

1. 5 –7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

N 36

Decorative stitching, smocking stitching,

heirloom stitching, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

1. 5 –7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

* Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.

APPENDIX

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern

No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Reverse (Rev.)/

Reinforcement (Reinf.)

Stitching

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Buttonhole stitch

A 37

Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium

weight fabrics

5.0 (3/16)

3.0–5.0

(1/8 –3/16)

0.5 (1/32)

0.2–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Auto

Reinf.**

A 38

Secured buttonholes for fabrics that have

backings

5.0 (3/16)

3.0–5.0

(1/8 –3/16)

0.5 (1/32)

0.2–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Auto

Reinf.**

A 39 Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics

6.0 (15/64)

3.0–6.0

(1/8 –15/64)

1.0 (1/16)

0.5–2.0

(1/32–1/16)

Auto

Reinf.**

A 40 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics

6.0 (15/64)

3.0–6.0

(1/8 –15/64)

1.5 (1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

Auto

Reinf.**

A 41 Bound buttonholes

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–6.0

(0 –15/64)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

Auto

Reinf.**

A 42 Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics

7.0 (1/4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8–1/4)

0.5 (1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Auto

Reinf.**

A 43

Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and

thick fabrics

7.0 (1/4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8–1/4)

0.5 (1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Auto

Reinf.**

A 44 Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics

7.0 (1/4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8–1/4)

0.5 (1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Auto

Reinf.**

Bar tack stitch

A 45

Reinforcing openings and areas where the

seam easily comes loose

2.0 (1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

0.4 (1/64)

0.3–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Auto

Reinf.**

Piecing straight

stitch

J 46

Piecing straight stitching (with a seam

allowance of 6.5mm from the right edge of

the presser foot)

5.5 (7/32)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–5.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

J 47

Piecing straight stitching (with a seam

allowance of 6.5mm from the left edge of

the presser foot)

1.5 (1/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–5.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

Hand-look

quilting

J 48

Quilting stitch made to look like hand

quilting when using transparent nylon thread

for the upper thread and a thread color

matching the quilt for the bobbin thread.

Sew with a tight thread tension so that the

bobbin thread is visible from the right side of

the fabric.

Use a needle between 90/14 and 100/16.

0.0 (0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

Zigzag stitch

(for quilting)

J 49

Appliqué quilting, freemotion quilting, satin

stitching, button sewing

3.5 (1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0 –3/16)

No Reinf.

Appliqué stitch

(for quilting)

J 50 Attaching appliqués and binding

1.5 (1/16)

0.5–3.5

(1/32–1/8)

1.8 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

J 51 Attaching appliqués and binding

1.5 (1/16)

0.5–3.5

(1/32–1/8)

1.8 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

Quilting

stippling

J 52 Quilting background stitching (stippling)

7.0 (1/4)

1.0–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No Reinf.

Decorative stitch

N 53

Decorative stitching, smocking stitching,

heirloom stitching, etc.

2.5 (3/32)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 54 For decoration, etc.

3.0 (1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 55 For decoration, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 56 For decoration, etc.

4.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 57 For decoration, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

**Auto Reinf.:Automatic Reinforcement

APPENDIX

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern

No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Reverse (Rev.)/

Reinforcement (Reinf.)

Stitching

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Decorative stitch

N 58 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 59 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 60 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 61 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 62 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 63 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 64 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 65 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 66 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 67 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 68 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 69 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 70 For decoration, etc.

2.5 (3/32)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 71 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 72 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 73 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 74 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 75 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 76 For decoration, etc.

5.0 (3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 77 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 78 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 79 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 80 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

APPENDIX

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Pattern

No.

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Reverse (Rev.)/

Reinforcement (Reinf.)

Stitching

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Decorative stitch

N 81 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 82 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

Cross-stitches

N 83 For decoration, etc.

6.0 (15/64)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 84 For decoration, etc.

7.0 (1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 85 For decoration, etc.

6.0 (15/64)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5 (3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 86 For decoration, etc.

6.0 (15/64)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 87 For decoration, etc.

6.0 (15/64)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 88 For decoration, etc.

6.0 (15/64)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 89 For decoration, etc.

6.0 (15/64)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4 (1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64 –3/16)

No Reinf.

N 90 For decoration, etc. - - No Reinf.

N 91 For decoration, etc. - - No Reinf.

Decorative satin

stitches

N 92 For decoration, etc. -

0.3 (1/64)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

No Reinf.

N 93 For decoration, etc. -

0.3 (1/64)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

No Reinf.

N 94 For decoration, etc. -

0.3 (1/64)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

No Reinf.

N 95 For decoration, etc. -

0.3 (1/64)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

No Reinf.

N 96 For decoration, etc. -

0.3 (1/64)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

No Reinf.

N 97 For decoration, etc. -

0.3 (1/64)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

No Reinf.

N 98 For decoration, etc. -

0.3 (1/64)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

No Reinf.

N 99 For decoration, etc. -

0.3 (1/64)

0.2–0.4

(1/64–1/64)

No Reinf.

APPENDIX

Satin stitches

The number of patterns differs depending on the machine model.

Pattern

Length*

Pattern No.

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63

64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79

Presser foot: N

Application: For decoration, etc.

Stitch Width [mm (inch)]

Auto: 7. 0 (1/4)

Manual: 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4)

Stitch Length [mm (inch)]

Auto: 0.4 (1/64)

Manual: 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16)

Twin Needle: **Yes ( J)

Walking Foot: No

Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching: Reinforcement

Shorter Longer

(Standard)

*: Pattern Length Icon definition

**: Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.

APPENDIX

Character stitches (for models equipped with character stitches)

Stitch Type

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Twin Needle

Stitch Width/

Stitch Length

Gothic font N

02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10

No -

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55

Stitch Type

Presser Foot

Pattern No.

Twin Needle

Stitch Width/

Stitch Length

Script font

(for models

equipped with

2 font types

of character

stitches)

02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10

No -

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55

APPENDIX

MAINTENANCE

Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are

described below.

Restrictions on oiling

In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must

not be oiled by the user.

This machine was manufactured with the necessary

amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation,

making periodic oiling unnecessary.

If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the

handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop

using the machine, and contact your authorized

dealer or the nearest authorized service center.

Precautions on storing the machine

Do not store the machine in any of the locations

described below, otherwise damage to the

machine may result, for example, rust caused by

condensation.

•Exposed to extremely high temperatures

•Exposed to extremely low temperatures

•Exposed to extreme temperature changes

•Exposed to high humidity or steam

•Near a flame, heater or air conditioner

•Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight

•Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments

Note

•In order to extend the life of this machine,

periodically turn it on and use it.

Storing this machine for an extended period of

time without using it may reduce its efficiency.

Cleaning the machine surface

If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a

cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and

then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it

once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.

CAUTION

• Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning

the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric

shock may occur.

Cleaning the race

Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the

race therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.

Switch the machine off and unplug it.

CAUTION

• Make sure you unplug the machine before you

clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric

shock or be injured.

Raise the needle and the presser foot.

Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle

clamp screw to remove the presser-foot

holder and the needle.

Slide the needle plate cover release toward

you to remove the needle plate cover.

Needle plate

cover

Needle plate

cover release

Remove the bobbin case.

Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.

Bobbin case

Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner

to remove any dust from the race and its

surrounding area.

Cleaning brush

Race

Note

•Do not put oil on the race.

APPENDIX

Insert the bobbin case so that the  mark on

the bobbin case aligns with the  mark on

the machine.

Bobbin case

2 

mark

3 

mark

•Align the  and  marks.

•Make sure that the indicated points are

aligned before installing the bobbin case.

CAUTION

• Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,

otherwise the upper thread may become

tangled, the needle may break or sewing

performance may suffer. For a new bobbin

case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your

nearest authorized service center.

• Make sure that you fit the bobbin case

properly, otherwise the needle may break.

As shown, insert the tab on the needle plate

cover into the hole in the needle plate, and then

correctly position of the needle plate cover.

Needle plate cover

Tab

Hole

•Check that the needle plate cover is flush

with the top surface of the machine.

From the front, slide the needle plate cover

back into position.

Needle plate

cover

CAUTION

• If the needle plate cover is not flush with the

surface of the machine as shown below, remove

the needle plate cover (step

), and then install

it again (steps

and

). Sewing while the

needle plate cover is not flush with the surface

of the machine may cause the needle plate

cover to come off of the machine, resulting in

injuries if your fingers touch the race.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the machine stops operating correctly, check the

following possible problems before requesting service.

You can solve most problems by yourself. If you

need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center

offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit

us at “ http://support.brother.com/ ” .

If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the

nearest authorized service center.

Frequent troubleshooting topics

Detailed causes and remedies for common

troubleshooting topics are described below. Be sure

to refer to this before contacting us.

Topic Page

Upper thread tightened up 62

Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 62

Incorrect thread tension 62

Fabric is caught in the machine and

cannot be removed

Error message “E6” appears in the LCD 65

APPENDIX

Upper thread tightened up

■

Symptom

•The upper thread appears as a single

continuous line.

•The lower thread is visible from the upper side

of the fabric. (Refer to the illustration below.)

•The upper thread has tightened up, and comes

out when pulled.

•The upper thread has tightened up, and

wrinkles appear in the fabric.

•The upper thread tension is tight, and the

results do not change even after the thread

tension is adjusted.

Lower side of fabric

Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric

Upper thread

Upper side of fabric

Lower thread

■

Cause

Incorrect lower threading

If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded, instead

of the appropriate tension being applied to the

lower thread, it is pulled through the fabric when

the upper thread is pulled up. For this reason, the

thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric.

■

Remedy/check details

Correctly install the lower thread.

•Refer to “Lower threading” (page 14-16).

Tangled thread on wrong side of

fabric

■

Symptom

•The thread becomes tangled on the lower side

of the fabric.

•After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made

and sewing cannot continue.

•Looking under the fabric, there is tangled

thread in the bobbin case.

■

Cause

Incorrect upper threading

If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded, the

upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be

firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes

tangled in the bobbin case, causing a rattling

noise.

■

Remedy/check details

Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the

upper threading.

Remove the tangled thread. If it cannot be

removed, cut the thread with scissors.

•For details, refer to “Cleaning the race” (page

60).

Remove the upper thread from the machine.

Correct the upper threading by following

the instructions in “Upper threading” (page

16-18).

•If the bobbin was removed from the bobbin

case, refer to “Lower threading” (page 14)

and “Remedy/check details” in the section

“Upper thread tightened up” (page 62) to

correctly install the bobbin.

Incorrect thread tension

■

Symptoms

Symptom 1 : The lower thread is visible from the

upper side of the fabric.

Symptom 2 : The upper thread appears as a

straight line on the upper side of the

fabric.

Symptom 3 : The upper thread is visible from the

lower side of the fabric.

Symptom 4 :

The lower thread appears as a straight

line on the lower side of the fabric.

Symptom 5 : The stitching on the lower side of

the fabric is loose or has slack.

APPENDIX

 Symptom 1  Symptom 3

Lower side of fabric

Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric

Upper thread

Upper side of fabric

Lower thread

Upper thread visible from lower side of fabric

■

Cause/remedy/check details

 Cause 1

The machine is not correctly threaded.

The lower threading is incorrect.

Return the upper tension-control dial to “4”,

and then refer to “Upper thread tightened up”

(page 62) to correct the threading.

The upper threading is incorrect.

Return the upper tension-control dial to “4”,

and then refer to “Tangled thread on wrong

side of fabric” (page 62) to correct the

upper threading.

 Cause 2

A needle and thread appropriate for the

fabric are not being used.

•Referto“Needletypesandtheiruses”(page

20) to check that a needle and thread

appropriate for the fabric are being used.

 Cause 3

An appropriate setting on the upper tension-

control dial is not selected.

Turn the upper tension-control dial to select an

appropriate thread tension.

* Adjust the thread tension while test sewing

on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as

that used in your project.

Note

•If the upper threading and lower threading

are incorrect, the thread tension cannot

be adjusted correctly, even by turning the

upper tension-control dial. Check the upper

threading and lowe threading first, and then

adjust the thread tension.

•When the lower thread is visible from

the upper side of the fabric, turn the dial

counterclockwise.

•When the upper thread is visible from the

lower side of the fabric, turn the dial clockwise.

Fabric is caught in the machine

and cannot be removed

If the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and cannot

be removed, the thread may have become tangled under

the needle plate. Follow the procedure described below

to remove the fabric from the machine. If the operation

could not be completed according to the procedure,

instead of attempting to complete it forcefully, contact

your nearest authorized service center.

■

Removing the fabric from the machine

Immediately stop the sewing machine.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Remove the needle.

If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the

handwheel away from you (clockwise) to raise the

needle out of the fabric, and then remove the needle.

•Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 21).

Remove the presser foot and presser foot

holder.

•Refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page

23) and “Removing the presser foot

holder” (page 24).

Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it.

If the fabric can be removed, remove it.

Remove the needle plate cover.

Needle plate cover release

Needle plate cover (front part)

Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove

the bobbin.

APPENDIX

Remove the bobbin case.

If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove

them.

Bobbin case

Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner

to remove any dust from the race and its

surrounding area.

Cleaning brush

Race

•If the fabric could be removed



Continue to step

•If the fabric could not be removed



Continue to step

Use the included disc-shaped screwdriver to

loosen the two screws on the needle plate.

Note

•Be careful not to drop the removed screws

in the machine.

Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any

tangled threads, and then remove the needle

plate.

Remove the fabric and threads from the needle

plate.

If the fabric cannot be removed, even after

completing these steps, contact your nearest

authorized service center.

Remove any threads in the race and around

the feed dogs.

Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.

Align the two screw holes in the needle

plate with the two holes at the needle plate

mounting base, and then fit the needle plate

onto the machine.

Lightly finger-tighten the screw on the

right side of the needle plate. Then, use the

discshaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the

screw on the left side. Finally, firmly tighten

the screw on the right side.

Turn the handwheel to check that the feed

dogs move smoothly and do not contact the

edges of the slots in the needle plate.

Correct position of feed dogs

Incorrect position of feed dogs

Note

•Be careful not to drop the removed screws

in the machine.

Insert the bobbin case by following step 7 in

“Cleaning the race” (page 61).

Attach the needle plate cover by following

steps 8 and 9 in “Cleaning the race” (page

61).

Check the condition of the needle, and then

install it.

•Refer to “Checking the needle” and

“Replacing the needle” (page 21).

APPENDIX

CAUTION

• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can

easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

Note

•After completing this procedure, continue with

the following procedure in “Checking machine

operations” to check that the machine is operating

correctly.

Mem

•Since the needle may have been damaged

when the fabric was caught in the machine, we

recommend replacing it with a new one.

■

Checking machine operations

If the needle plate has been removed, check

machine operations to confirm that installation

has been completed correctly.

Turn on the machine.

Select (middle needle position stitch).

Note

•Do not yet install the presser foot and

thread.

Slowly turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise), and look from all sides

to check that the needle falls at the center of

the hole in the needle plate.

If the needle contacts the needle plate, remove

the needle plate, and then install it again,

starting with step

in “Removing the fabric

from the machine” (page 64).

Hole in the needle plate

Handwheel

Select zigzag stitch . At this time, increase

the stitch length and width to their maximum

settings.

•Refer to “Adjusting the stitch length and

width” (page 26).

Slowly turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) and check that the needle

bar and feed dogs operate correctly.

If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle

plate, the machine may be malfunctioning;

therefore, contact your nearest authorized

service center.

Turn off the machine, and then install the

bobbin and presser foot.

•Refer to “Lower threading” (page 14) and

“Replacing the presser foot” (page 23).

Correctly thread the machine.

•Refer to “Upper threading” (page 16).

Note

•The thread may have become tangled as a

result of incorrect upper threading. Make

sure that the machine is correctly threaded.

Perform trial sewing with normal fabric.

Note

•Incorrect sewing may be the result of

incorrect upper threading or sewing thin

fabrics. If there are poor results from the

trial sewing, check the upper threading or

the type of fabric being used.

Error message “E6” appears in

the LCD

If the error message “E6” appears in the LCD with

the occurrence of one of the following symptoms,

follow the procedure below to solve the problem.

Symptom 1 : The machine rattles and then stops

just after sewing is started.

Symptom 2 : The upper thread is tangled, for

example, in the race, or fabric is

caught in the machine.

Symptom 3 : The needle breaks, or the needle

bends and thus hits the needle

plate.

Symptom 4 : The fabric is not fed.

Symptom 1 :

The machine rattles and then stops just after

sewing is started.

■

Cause

•The upper thread is not threaded correctly.

•The thread take-up lever is not threaded.

When the machine stops just after sewing is started,

the upper thread may not be threaded correctly.

APPENDIX

Note

•If the needle is not raised, the upper thread

cannot be threaded correctly. Be sure to press the

needle position button to raise the needle before

threading the upper thread.

■

Remedy

Thread the upper thread again correctly by

following the procedure below.

Turn off the machine.

If the thread is tangled, remove the tangled

thread.

•Refer to “Cleaning the race” (page 60) and

“Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric”

(page 62).

Remove the upper thread from the machine.

Turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) to check if the handwheel

moves smoothly.

•If the handwheel moves smoothly



Continue to step

•If the handwheel does not move smoothly



Continue to step

Remove the needle plate cover, and then

remove the bobbin and bobbin case.

Insert the bobbin case, attach the needle

plate cover, and then set the bobbin in the

bobbin case.

•Refer to “Cleaning the race” (page 60).

If the needle is bent, replace it with a new

one.

•Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 21).

Turn on the machine, and then press the

needle position button to raise the needle.

Thread the machine correctly.

•Refer to “Upper threading” (page 16).

Symptom 2 :

The upper thread is tangled, for example, in

the race, or fabric is caught in the machine.

■

Cause

Thread is tangled below the needle plate.

■

Remedy

Remove the fabric and reset the thread and

bobbin by following the procedure below.

Turn off the machine.

Remove the fabric from the machine.

•Refer to “Fabric is caught in the machine and

cannot be removed” (page 63).

Remove the upper thread, bobbin and then

bobbin case.

If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove

it.

•Refer to “Fabric is caught in the machine and

cannot be removed” (page 63).

Insert the bobbin case, attach the needle

plate cover, and then set the bobbin in the

bobbin case.

•Refer to “Cleaning the race” (page 60).

If the needle is bent, replace it with a new

one.

•Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 21).

Turn on the machine, and then press the

needle position button to raise the needle.

Thread the machine correctly.

•Refer to “Upper threading” (page 16).

Symptom 3 :

The needle breaks, or the needle bends and

thus hits the needle plate.

■

Cause

You have not used the right combination of fabric,

thread and needle.

■

Remedy

Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate

for the type of fabric.

•Refer to “Needle types and their uses” (page

20).

Symptom 4 :

The fabric is not fed.

■

Cause

The thread has become clogged as the stitch is

too fine.

■

Remedy

Lengthen the stitch length.

•Refer to “Adjusting the stitch length and width”

(page 26).

APPENDIX

List of symptoms

■

Before sewing

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

The needle

threader cannot be

used.

(For models

equipped with the

needle threader

lever.)

You have not moved the needle holder

to its highest position.

Raise the needle either by turning

the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) so that the mark on

the wheel points up or by pressing

(needle position button) once or twice.

page 16

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 20

The sewing light

does not come on.

The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 9

Bobbin thread does

not wind neatly on

the bobbin.

The thread is not passed through the

bobbin-winding thread guide correctly.

Correctly pass the thread through the

bobbin-winding thread guide.

page 12

Bobbin spins slowly. (for models equipped

with the sewing speed controller.)

Move the sewing speed controller to

the right (so that the speed will be fast).

page 10

The thread that was pulled out was not

wound onto the bobbin correctly. (For

models equipped with the fast bobbin

winding system.)

Wind the thread that was pulled off

round the bobbin five or six times

clockwise.

page 13

The thread does not

pass through the

eye of the needle.

(For models

equipped with the

needle threader

lever.)

You have not moved the needle holder

to its highest position.

Raise the needle either by turning

the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) so that the mark on

the wheel points up or by pressing

(needle position button) once or twice.

page 16

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 20

The needle

threader lever does

not lower to the

correct position.

(For models

equipped with the

needle threader

lever.)

The needle has not been raised to the

correct position.

Press the needle position button. page 16

While winding the

bobbin, the bobbin

thread was wound

below the bobbin

winder seat.

You have not wound the bobbin thread

properly.

After removing the thread wound

below the bobbin winder seat, wind

the bobbin correctly.

page 11

■

While sewing

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

The sewing

machine does not

work.

The machine is not plugged in. Plug the machine in. page 9

The main power switch is turned off. Turn on the main power switch. page 9

The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to

the right.

Move the bobbin winder shaft to the

left.

page 13, 14

You have not used the foot controller

properly.

Use the foot controller properly. page 9, 10

The foot controller or the start/stop

button was not pressed (for models

equipped with the start/stop button).

Press the foot controller or the start/

stop button.

page 27

The presser foot lever is raised. Lower the presser foot lever. page 27

The start/stop button was pressed, even

though the foot controller is connected.

(for models equipped with the start/

stop button)

Do not use the start/stop button when

the foot controller is connected. To use

the start/stop button, disconnect the

foot controller.

page 27

APPENDIX

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

Fabric being sewn

with the machine

cannot be removed.

Thread is tangled below the needle

plate.

Lift up the fabric and cut the threads

below it, and clean the race.

page 63

The needle breaks.

The spool or spool cap is incorrectly

installed.

Correctly install the spool or spool cap. page 17

The upper thread was not threaded

correctly.

Correct the upper threading. page 16

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 20

The needle clamp screw is loose.

Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to

firmly tighten the screw.

page 21

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

You have not used the right combination

of fabric, thread and needle.

Choose a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric.

page 20

The presser foot you are using is not

appropriate for the type of stitch that

you want to sew.

Attach the presser foot that is correct

for the type of stitch that you want to

sew.

page 53

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 28

You are pulling the fabric too much. Lightly guide the fabric. –

The area around the hole in the needle

plate is scratched.

* There is a notch on

the left side of the

opening in the needle

plate. This is not a

scratch.

1 Notch

Replace the needle plate.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

The area around the hole in the presser

foot is scratched.

Replace the presser foot.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

The bobbin case is scratched.

Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

You have not used a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

page 11

The upper thread

breaks.

The upper thread was not threaded

correctly. (for example, the spool is

not installed correctly, the spool cap is

too big for the spool being used, or the

thread has come out of the needle bar

thread guide.)

Correct the upper threading. Use the

spool cap that best fits the size of the

spool being used.

page 16

There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. –

The needle is not appropriate for the

thread you are using.

Choose a needle that is appropriate for

the type of stitch.

page 20

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 28

The thread is tangled, for example, in

the race.

Remove the tangle thread. If the thread

is tangled in the race, clean the race.

page 60, 62

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 20

APPENDIX

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

The upper thread

breaks.

The area around the hole in the needle

plate is scratched.

* There is a notch on

the left side of the

opening in the needle

plate. This is not a

scratch.

1 Notch

Replace the needle plate.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorised service center.

–

The area around the hole in the presser

foot is scratched.

Replace the presser foot.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorised service center.

–

The bobbin case is scratched, or has a

burr on it.

Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorised service center.

–

You have not used a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

page 11

The lower thread is

tangled or breaks.

You have not wound the bobbin thread

properly.

Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 11

The bobbin is scratched or does not

turn smoothly.

Replace the bobbin. –

The thread is tangled.

Remove the tangled thread and clean

the race.

page 60, 62

You have not used a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

page 11

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 14, 15

The fabric is

wrinkled.

You have not threaded the upper thread

properly or fitted the bobbin properly.

Thread the upper thread and wind the

bobbin thread properly.

page 14, 15,

The spool or spool cap is incorrectly

installed.

Correctly install the spool or spool cap. page 17

You have not used the right combination

of fabric, thread and needle.

Choose a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric.

page 20

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

If thin fabrics are being sewn, the stitch

is too long or the fabric is not being fed

correctly.

Sew with the stabilizer material under

the fabric.

page 30

If thin fabrics are being sewn, the stitch

is too coarse.

Shorten the stitch length, or sew with

stabilizer material under the fabric.

page 26, 30

The presser foot you are using is not

appropriate for the type of stitch that

you want to sew.

Attach the presser foot that is correct

for the type of stitch that you want to

sew.

page 53

The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 28, 62

Stitches are

skipped.

You have not threaded the upper thread

properly.

Correct the upper threading. page 16

You have not used the right combination

of fabric, thread and needle.

Choose a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric.

page 20

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 20

Dust has accumulated under the needle

plate or in the race.

Remove the needle plate cover and

clean the plate and the race.

page 60

APPENDIX

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

There is a high-

pitched noise while

sewing.

Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in

the race.

Remove the needle plate cover and

clean the plate and the race.

page 60

You have not threaded the upper thread

properly.

Correct the upper threading. page 16

The bobbin case is scratched.

Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

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You have not used bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

page 11

The fabric does not

feed.

The feed dogs are lowered.

Slide the feed dog position lever to .

page 38, 44

The stitch is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. page 26

You have not used the right combination

of fabric, thread and needle.

Choose a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric.

page 20

The thread is tangled, for example, in

the race.

Remove the tangle thread. If the thread

is tangled in the race, clean the race.

page 60, 62

The presser foot you are using is not

appropriate for the type of stitch that

you want to sew.

Attach the presser foot that is correct

for the type of stitch that you want to

sew.

page 53

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 21

Zigzag foot “J” is slanted on a thick

seam at the beginning of stitching.

Use the presser foot locking pin (black

button on the left side) on zigzag foot “J”

to keep the presser foot level while sewing.

page 30

The fabric feeds

in the opposite

direction.

The feed mechanism is damaged.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

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After sewing

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

The upper thread

has tightened up.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

installed.

Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 14, 62

The thread tension

is incorrect.

You have not threaded the upper thread

properly.

Correct the upper threading. page 16

You have not wound the bobbin thread

properly.

Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 11

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

installed.

Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 14

You have not threaded the right

combination of thread and needle for

the fabric you are using.

Choose a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric.

page 20

You have not attached the presser foot

holder properly.

Attach the presser foot holder properly. page 23

The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 28, 62

You have not used a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

been designed for this machine.

page 11

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Reset the bobbin thread correctly.

page 14, 15

The thread is tangled

on the wrong side of

the fabric.

You have not threaded the upper thread

properly.

Correct the upper threading. page 16, 62

The stitch is not

sewn correctly.

The presser foot you are using is not

appropriate for the type of stitch that

you want to sew.

Attach the presser foot that is correct

for the type of stitch that you want to

sew.

page 53

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Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

The stitch is not

sewn correctly.

The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 28, 62

The thread is tangled, for example, in

the race.

Remove the tangle thread. If the thread

is tangled in the race, clean the race.

page 60, 62

The stitch adjustment level is incorrect. Adjust the stitch. page 52

ERROR MESSAGES

If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up, an error message appears on the

operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the table.

If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the

message disappears.

Error Message Probable Cause Solution

The foot controller was pressed (or the start/

stop button was pressed if the foot controller is

not connected) and the reverse/reinforcement

stitch button was pressed while the presser foot

is raised.

Lower the presser foot lever before continuing

the operation.

A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack

stitch was selected and the foot controller was

pressed (or the start/stop button was pressed if

the foot controller is not connected) while the

buttonhole lever is lowered.

Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing

the operation.

The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected

and the foot controller was pressed (or the start/

stop button was pressed if the foot controller

is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is

raised.

Lower the buttonhole lever before continuing

the operation.

The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or

needle position button was pressed while the

bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right.

Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left before

continuing the operation.

The start/stop button was pressed while the

foot controller was connected.

Disconnect the foot controller, and then press

the start/stop button. Otherwise, operate the

machine by using the foot controller.

The motor locked up because the thread

became tangled, or the needle bent and thus

hit the needle plate.

Clean the race to remove the tangled thread

(page 60).

Check the needle. If the needle is bent or

broken, replace the needle (page 21).

If both of the above fail, refer to “Error message

“E6” appears in the LCD” (page 65).

The machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized service center.

Operation beep

Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If a non-functioning key is pressed or an incorrect operation

is performed you will hear two or four beeps (only for models equipped with the operation beep).

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If a key is pressed (correct operation)

One beep sounds.

■

If an incorrect operation is performed or a non-functioning key is pressed

Two or four beeps sound.

■

If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled

The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. Be sure to check for the

cause of the error, and correct it before continuing to sew.

APPENDIX

Numerics

3-point zigzag stitch ............................................................. 40

accessories ............................................................................. 4

adjusting stitches ...................................................................52

appliqués...............................................................................41

bar tack ................................................................................ 44

basic stitching ........................................................................33

blind hem stitching ................................................................33

bobbin ..................................................................................11

bobbin case.......................................................................... 60

bobbin cover .....................................................................6, 15

bobbin winder ....................................................... 6, 11, 13, 22

buttonhole foot......................................................................36

buttonhole lever ..........................................................6, 36, 45

buttonhole sewing .................................................................35

button sewing ........................................................................38

character stitch indicator ................................................... 7, 49

character stitch key............................................................ 7, 50

checking characters ...............................................................51

combining characters ............................................................49

crazy quilt stitching ...............................................................41

deleting characters ................................................................51

elastic tape ........................................................................... 40

error messages ......................................................................71

extra spool pin ......................................................................21

eyelet punch ..........................................................................37

fagoting ................................................................................ 46

fast bobbin winding ............................................................... 13

feed dog position lever ....................................................38, 43

feed dogs ..............................................................6, 43, 44, 64

flat bed attachment ................................................................ 5

flip chart ................................................................................. 5

foot controller ........................................................................ 9

free-motion quilting ...............................................................43

handwheel ........................................................................6, 16

heirloom stitching ................................................................. 48

hook-and-loop fastener tape ................................................ 30

joining ...................................................................................47

lower threading .....................................................................14

main parts .............................................................................. 6

main power switch ................................................................. 9

needle ...................................................................................20

needle bar thread guide .....................................................6, 18

needle clamp screw ..........................................................6, 21

needle plate............................................................................ 6

needle plate cover ............................................................ 6, 60

needle position ......................................................................10

needle position button ...................................................... 7, 26

needle threader .................................................................6, 18

operation beep ......................................................................71

operation buttons ................................................................... 7

operation panel ...................................................................... 7

optional accessories ............................................................... 5

overcasting stitches ...............................................................32

patchwork stitching ...............................................................41

piecing ..................................................................................42

presser foot ............................................................................ 6

presser foot holder ................................................6, 23, 24, 43

presser foot lever ................................................... 6, 16, 23, 26

quick-set bobbin .......................................................... 6, 15, 19

quilting ..................................................................................42

quilting foot ...........................................................................43

quilting guide ........................................................................43

race ...................................................................................... 60

reinforcement stitching ..........................................................27

reverse/reinforcement stitch button ........................................ 7

satin stitch indicator ............................................................... 7

scallop stitching .................................................................... 46

seam ripper ...........................................................................37

sewing speed controller............................................... 7, 10, 27

sewing the character stitches .................................................51

shell tuck stitching .................................................................47

smocking .............................................................................. 46

spool cap ..........................................................................8, 16

spool pin .......................................................................6, 8, 16

start/stop button ................................................................ 7, 27

stitch category selection key ........................................ 7, 25, 49

stitch length ........................................................................... 26

stitch length adjustment key ................................................... 7

stitch selection keys ........................................................... 7, 26

stitch settings .........................................................................53

stitch width ...........................................................................26

stitch width adjustment key .................................................... 7

straight stitch .........................................................................33

stretch fabrics ....................................................................... 30

thick fabrics ...........................................................................29

thin fabrics ........................................................................... 30

thread cutter ..........................................................................27

thread tension .......................................................................28

trial sewing ............................................................................29

triple stretch stitch ................................................................ 44

troubleshooting .....................................................................61

twin needle ...........................................................................21

upper tension-control dial ...........................................6, 28, 63

upper threading .....................................................................16

utility stitch indicator ......................................................... 7, 2 5

utility stitch key ................................................................. 7, 25

walking foot ....................................................................42, 43

wing needle ......................................................................... 48

zigzag stitch .............................................................. 29, 32, 41

zipper foot .............................................................................39

zipper insertion .....................................................................39

INDEX

APPENDIX

UTILITY STITCHES

SEWING BASICS

KNOWING YOUR

SEWING MACHINE

Operation Manual

Product Code: 888-E35

Sewing Machine

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