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Chicago 7 Instruction Manual


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Contents

Safety Instructions 3 – Pattern group selection/Colour setup button 31


All rights reserved 4 How to select a stitch 32

Machine Overview 5 Stitches Overview 33


Details of the sewing machine 5 Stitches 33
Accessories 6
– Optional 6 Basic Sewing Procedures 36
Reverse 36
Machine Setup 7 Free arm 36
Connecting the Machine 7 Sewing corners 36
– Polarized plug information 7 Sewing on the heavy fabric 37
Foot Control 7 Straight Stitches and Needle Position 38
Sewing Table 8 – Changing the needle position 38
Winding the Bobbin 9 – Altering the stitch length 38
Inserting the Bobbin 11 Zig-zag Stitches 38
– Altering the stitch width 38
Threading the Upper Thread 12
– Altering the stitch length 38
Needle Threader 14
Triple Straight Stretch Stitch 39
Replacing the Needle 15
Overlock Stitches 40
Thread Cutter 15
Using the All- purpose foot 40
Thread Tension 16
Blind Hem 41
Altering Presser Foot Pressure 17
Button Sewing-on 42
Raising or Dropping the Feed dog 17
Buttonhole Stitching 43
Changing the Presser Foot 18 – Buttonholes on stretch fabrics 47
Two-Step Presser Foot 18 – Bartack stitch 48
Eyelet Stitch 49
Important Sewing Information 19 Darning Stitch 50
Needle, Fabric, Thread Selection Guide 19 Zipper Insertion* 52
Presser Foot Application Chart 21 – Inserting a centered zipper 52
– Inserting a side zipper 53
Display Explanation & Operating Functions 22 – Invisible zipper insertion 54
Buttons Explanation 22 Narrow Hemming 55
Information on the LCD Display 23 Cording 56
– Normal Mode 23 – Single cording 56
– Memory Mode 24 – Triple cording 56
– Embroidery Mode 25 Satin Stitch Sewing 57
Function Buttons 26 Quilting 58
– Start/Stop button 26 – Patchwork stitching 58
– Reverse/Exit button 26 – Hand look quilting 59
– Auto-Lock/Trace button 26 – Blanket (Quilting Applique) 59
– Needle up/down button 27 – Patchwork stitching 59
– Speed Dial 27 Fagoting 60
– Arrow buttons 28
Scallop Stitch 60
– OK button 28
– Direct pattern selection 28 Gathering 61
– Number buttons 28 – Gathered fabric 61
– Mirror image button 29 – To gather and attach gathered fabric in one step 61
– Elongation/Resize button 29 – Smoking 62
– Double needle/Rotate button 29 Free Motion Darning, Embroidery and Monogramming 63
– Stitch length adjustment/ Stitch forward/backward button – Darning 63
30 – Embroidery 64
– Stitch width adjustment/ Colour forward/backward button – Monogramming 64
30 Walking Foot 65
– Memory/Setup button 31
– Clear/Return button 31

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Contents

Special Functions 66 – Resizing the Design 105


– Rotating the Design 106
Mirror image stitch pattern 66
– Single/ Multi color 106
Elongation 67 – Advanced settings 107
Double Needle Sewing 68 – CutWork Tool 107
Memory 70 – Inch/mm options 107
– Embroidery maximum speed 107
Overview Memory Enter Mode 71 – Software version information 107
– Enter a sequence of stitch patterns in Memory Enter – Acoustic signal 108
Mode 71 – Embroidery arm return 108
Overview Memory Review/Edit Mode 74 Load a Design after interruption 109
– Review stored stitches 74
BERNINA CutWork Tool* 111
Switch from Memory Mode to the Normal Mode 76 – Preparation 111
– Sew memorized patterns 76 – Switch from Embroidery Mode to Cutting Mode 112
Memory Editing functions - Add a sequence of stitches 77 – Start to Cut 113
Memory Editing functions - Change a stored stitch or its
parameters 79 Warnings 114
Memory Editing functions - Insert an additional stitch 80 Warning functions 114
Memory Editing functions - Delete a stored stitch 82 – Warning message 114
Memory Editing functions - Delete ALL 83 – Warning display 114
– Warning sound 119
Embroidery 84
Maintenance 120
Important Embroidery information 85
– Embroidery threads 85 Cleaning the display 120
– Lower threads 86 Cleaning the sewing machine surface 120
Cleaning the hook 120
Embroidery Setup 87 Environmental protection 121
Details of Embroidery module 87
Attaching the embroidery foot 88 Trouble Shooting 122
Connecting the embroidery module 89 Trouble shooting guide 122
Removing the embroidery unit 90
Embroidery hoop 91
– Hooping the fabric 92 Stitches Overview 127
– Using embroidery templates 93 A - Group Stitches 127
Attaching the embroidery hoop 94 B - Group Stitches 130
Removing the embroidery hoop 94
Stabilizer 95
– Tear-away stabilizers 95 Embroidery Design Overview 133
– Cut-away stabilizers 95 Start Screen 133
Adhesive Spray 96 Seasons 134
– Spray starch for additional stiffening 96
Sports 138
Iron-on interfacing 97
Decoration 140
– Paper-backed adhesive stabilizer 97
– Water soluble stabilizer 97 Flowers 142
Children 145
Embroidery Selection 98 Animals 148
Embroidery Design types 98
– Built-in Embroidery Designs 99
– Built-in Embroidery Letters 100
– Designs from USB stick 101
Starting to embroider 102
Editing the Embroidery Design 104
– Basic setting 104
– Embroidery hoop 104
– Mirroring the Design 104

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Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT DANGER!
When using an electrical appliance, basic To reduce the risk of electric shock:
safety precautions should always be followed, 1. An appliance should never be left unat-
including the following: tended when plugged in.
Read all instructions before using this sewing 2. Always unplug this appliance from the
machine. Keep the instruction at a suitable electric outlet immediately after using and
place close to the machine, and hand it over if before cleaning.
you give the machine to a third party. 3. LED RADIATION: Do not view directly with
When the sewing-/embroidery machine is optical instruments Class
not in use, it should be disconnected from
the electricity supply by removing the plug
from the outlet.

WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock ings of the sewing machine and foot con-
or injury to persons: trol free from accumulation of lint, dust,
1. This appliance is not intended for use by and loose cloth.
persons (including children) with reduced 7. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, Special care is required around the sew-
or lack of experience and knowledge, ing machine needle.
unless they have been given supervision 8. Always use the proper Stitch plate. The
or instruction concerning use of the appli- wrong plate can cause the needle to
ance by a person responsible for their break.
safety. 9. Do not use bent needles.
2. Do not allow this machine to be used as a 10. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching.
toy. Close attention is necessary when It may deflect the needle causing it to
this appliance is used by or near children break.
and infirm persons. 11. Switch the sewing machine off («O») when
3. Use this appliance only for its intended making any adjustments in the needle
use as described in this manual. Use only area, such as threading needle, changing
attachments recommended by the manu- needle, threading bobbin, or changing
facturer as contained in this manual. presser foot, and the like.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure 12. Always unplug sewing machine from the
that they do not play with the appliance. electrical outlet when removing covers,
5. Never operate this appliance if it has a lubricating, or when making any other
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working user servicing adjustments mentioned in
properly, if it has been dropped or dam- the instruction manual (pull power plug).
aged, or dropped into water. Return the 13. Never drop or insert any object into any
appliance to the nearest authorized dealer opening.
or service center for examination, repair, 14. Do not use outdoors.
electrical or mechanical adjustment. 15. Do not operate where aerosol spray prod-
6. Never operate the appliance with any air ucts are being used or where oxygen is
openings blocked. Keep ventilation open- being administered.

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Safety Instruction

16. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off


(«O») position, then remove plug from out- SERVICING OF DOUBLE-
let. INSULATED PRODUCTS
17. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To In a double-insulated product, two systems of
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. insulation are provided instead of grounding.
18. If the supply cord fixed with foot controller No grounding means is provided on a double-
is damaged, it must be replaced by the insulated product nor should a means for
manufacturer or its service agent or a grounding be added to the product. Servicing
similar qualified person in order to avoid a a double-insulated product requires extreme
hazard. care and knowledge of the system and should
19. Never place anything on the foot control. only be done by qualified service personnel.
20. This sewing machine is provided with Replacement parts for a double-insulated pro-
double insulation (except U.S.A/Canada). duct must be identical to those parts in the
Use only identical replacement parts. See product. A double insulated product is mar-
instructions for Servicing of double-insu- ked with the words «DOUBLE INSULATION»
lated products. or «DOUBLE INSULATED».
The symbol may also be marked on the
product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

AtteNtioN! Note

This sewing machine is intended for household use only. If If the sewing machine is stored in a cold room, it should be
used intensively or commercially, regular cleaning and brought to a warm room about one hour before use.
especially attentive care is required.

Signs of wear and tear owing to intensive or commercial use


are not covered automatically, even if they occur within the
warranty period. The decision on how to deal with any such
cases rests with the local authorised servicing staff.

All rights reserved


For technical and product improvement reasons, the sewing computer‘s features, parts and accessory are subject to unan-
nounced changes and alterations at any time. The accessory included can differ from country to country.

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Machine Overview

Details of the sewing machine


1 Thread guide
2 Presser foot pressure 5
1
3 Bobbin winder pre-tension
4 Thread tension dial 2 6
5 Spool pin 3 7
6 Hole for second spool pin 8
4
7 Bobbin winder spindle
8 Bobbin winder stopper
9 17
9 LCD display
10 Speed dial 10
11 Operation buttons 11
12 Thread cutter
12
13 One-step buttonhole lever
14 Needle threader 18
15 Stitch plate cover 13
16 Sewing table and accessory box 14
17 Selection buttons
15
18 Function buttons
19 Top cover 16
20 Handwheel
21 Embroidery module connector
22 Power switch 19
23 Power cord
24 Foot control connector
20 25
25 Handle
26 Presser foot lever 26
27 Feed dog lever
27
28 Embroidery module
(for details refer to separate section on page 87)
21
22
23

24

28

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Machine Overview

Accessories
1 All-purpose foot (T) 1 2 3 4
2 Buttonhole foot (D)
3 Blind hem foot (F)
4 Button sewing foot (H)
5 Overcasting foot (E)
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6 Satin stitch foot (A)
7 Zipper foot (I) 5 6 7 8 9
8 Simple embroidery foot
9 Darning/Embroidery foot
10 Brush & Seam ripper
11 Needle Set (3 pcs)
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13 Screwdriver 10 11 12 13 14
14 Seam guide/Quilting bar
15 L – Screw driver
16 Spool pin long (V)
17 Spool pin felt
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19 Spool holder (small) 15 16 17 18 19
20 Dust Cover
21 Spool net
22 Embroidery hoop (L-110x170mm)
23 Scissors
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20 21 22 23

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Optional 24 25 26 27 28

24 Cording foot (M)


25 Gathering foot
26 Hemmer foot (K)
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28 ¼“ Quilting foot (P) 29 30 31


29 Walking foot
30 Invisible Zipper foot
31 Embroidery hoop (M-100x100mm)
32 Embroidery hoop (S-40x40mm)
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Machine Setup

Connecting the Machine


Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the volt-
age and frequency shown on the rating plate is conforming
with your mains power.

• Place the machine on a stable table.


• Connect the power line cord to the machine by insert-
ing the 2-hole plug into the mains plug socket.
• Connect the power line plug to the wall outlet.
• Turn on the power switch.
– The sewing lamp will light up when the switch is
turned on.

AtteNtioN!

Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from


power source and the main switch is on «O». When the
machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts.

Polarized plug information


This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the
other), to reduce the risk of electrical shock; this plug will 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 Control
With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot control
plug into its connector on the sewing machine.
• Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress
the foot control to start sewing.
• Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.

AtteNtioN!

Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect


the machine to the power source. Unplug the power cord
when the machine is not in use. Use only foot control type
C-9000 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG TAIWAN., LTD. with
sewing machine.

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Machine Setup

Sewing Table
• Keep the snap-in sewing table horizontal, and pull it in
the direction of the arrow.

The inside of the snap-in sewing table is used as an acces-


sory box.

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Machine Setup

Winding the Bobbin

3 2
1

4 5 - 11

• Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.
For smaller spools of thread use the small spool holder.
• Snap the thread into the upper thread guide.

Note

If using special thread which winds quickly off the spool


attach a net to the spool before using and use the larger
spool holder. Reduce the thread tension if necessary.

• Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder


tension disc.

• Insert the thread end through one of the inner holes in


the bobbin as illustrated and place the empty bobbin
on the spindle.
• Push the bobbin to right.

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Machine Setup

• Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.


• Press on the foot control or the Start/Stop button to
start winding the bobbin.
– After the bobbin has wound a few turns, stop the
machine.

• Cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin.


• Continue filling the bobbin until it is full.
– The motor stops automatically when the bobbin is
full.
• Press the Start/Stop button or release the foot control
to stop the machine.
• Push the bobbin winder spindle to left.

• Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.

Note

When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right


(bobbin winding position), this message is shown on the
LCD display. It will disappear from the LCD display when the
bobbin winder spindle is pushed back to the left into the
sewing position.

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Machine Setup

Inserting the Bobbin

AtteNtioN!

Turn power switch to «O» before threading or unthreading


the machine.

The thread take-up lever must be in the highest position


when threading. Incorrect threading can cause damages to
the machine!

• When pushing the locking knob (1), the bobbin cover


opens.
• The bobbin cover can be pulled out of the guide (2).
• Inserting the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the
thread running in counter-clockwise direction.

• Pull the thread along the arrow marking through the slit
under the finger (A) as far as the pulley (B).
1
2

• To make sure that the thread is pulled into the tension


spring of the bobbin holder, press a finger slightly onto B
the bobbin while pulling. As a check you must feel a
resistance in the thread feed.

• Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch


plate thread guide from (B) to (C). B
– To cut off excess thread pull the thread back over
the cutting-off blade at point (C).
– When closing, insert the lid in the guide (2) on the
left. Afterwards press down on the right until the
locking knob (1) engages.
C

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Machine Setup

Threading the Upper Thread

2
3 1

Note

It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not


doing so several sewing problems can occur.

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Machine Setup

AtteNtioN!

Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise
the presser foot to release the tension discs.

• Place the thread spool on the spool pin so that the


thread comes from the front of the spool, then place
the spool cap at the end of the spool pin.

• Pull the thread from the spool through the upper thread
guide.
• Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the
thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated

• Then lead it further down and around the bottom part


of the take-up lever cover.
• Pull it up and insert the thread from the right to the left
through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then
take it downwards again.

• Guide the thread through the wire loop.


• Pull the end of the thread through the needle from the
front to the rear, and pull out about 10 cm of thread.
• Use the face plate thread cutter to cut excess needle
thread.
• Use the needle threader to thread the needle (refer to
next page for instruction).

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Machine Setup

Needle Threader

AtteNtioN!
AtteNtioN!

Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the


presser foot.

Turn power switch to the off position «O»!

• Lower the needle threader lever slowly and pull the


thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then
to the right.

• The needle threader automatically turns to the thread-


ing position and the hook pin passes through the
needle eye.

• Pull the thread to the right, guiding it to the front of the


needle

• Hold the thread loosely and release the lever slowly.


– The hook will turn and pass the thread through the
needle eye forming a loop.
– Pull the thread through the needle eye.

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Machine Setup

Replacing the Needle

AtteNtioN!

Turn power switch to off («O») when carrying out the


following operation!

Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of


wear and tear or of it is causing problems.

Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions.

A Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten it again


after inserting the new needle. The flat side of the shaft
must be at the back.
B Insert the needle as far up as it will go.

Needles must be in perfect condition


Problems can occur with:
– Bent needles
– Blunt needles
– Damaged points

Thread Cutter
The thread cutter serves two purposes:
1. Cut the thread after threading the needle
2. Cut the thread after finishing a seam.

• To cut the thread after completing your work raise the


presser foot.
• Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the left side of
the face cover and cut using the thread cutter.
• The threads are cut at the proper length to start the
next seam.

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Machine Setup

Thread Tension
Basic thread tension setting: «4»
• To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next num-
ber up. tight loose
• To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number
down.

Appropriate setting of tension is important to good sew-


ing.
With any decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer
stitch formation and less fabric puckering when the upper
thread appears on the wrong side of your fabric.

Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. Surface


Upper thread

Bobbin thread
Reverse side

Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing.


• Turn dial to higher number.

Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing.


• Turn dial to lower number.

Normal thread tension for zig-zag and decorative sew-


ing.

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Machine Setup

Altering Presser Foot Pressure


The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set
and requires no particular re-adjustment according to the type
of fabric (light-or-heavy weight).
However, if you need to alter the presser foot pressure, turn
the presser foot pressure adjusting screw using a coin.
• For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by
turning the screw counter-clockwise, and for heavy
fabric, tighten by turning it clockwise.
• To return to initial pressure foot setting turn the presser
foot pressure adjusting screw to become flush with the
face cover.

Raising or Dropping the Feed dog


With the sewing table detached, the feed dog lever can be
located on the back of the free arm.

Sliding the lever to position (b) will lower the feed dog, for a
example during button sewing or freehand embroidery.
a
• If you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever b
to position (a) in order to raise the feed dog.
• The feed dog will not be raised if you do not turn the b
handwheel, even if the lever is slid to the right.
a
• Make a complete turn to raise the feed dog. b
a
b

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Machine Setup

Changing the Presser Foot

AtteNtioN!

Turn power switch to off («O») when carrying out any of the
following operations!

Attaching the presser foot holder


• Raise the presser foot bar (a). a
• Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.
e
b
Attaching the presser foot
c
• Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is
directly above the pin (d). d
• Press the black lever (e). b
f
• Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot
(f) will engage automatically.

Removing the presser foot


• Raise the presser foot. g
• Press the black lever (e) and the foot will disengages.
e
Attaching the edge/quilting guide
• Attach the edge/quilting guide (g) in the slot as illus-
trated.
• Adjust according to the need for hems, pleats, etc.

Two-Step Presser Foot


There are two raising levels of the presser foot. Lifting the foot
up to the first level is used to place the fabric under the foot
for sewing.

The second level is only used in embroidery mode to remove


the hoop easily.

Note

The needle must always be at the highest position.

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Important Sewing Information

Needle, Fabric, Thread Selection Guide

Note

The thread is chosen according to the purpose. For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role.
It is recommended to use quality brands.Care must be taken when choosing needle and thread. The correct needle size
depends on the selected thread and fabric. The fabric weight and type determine the thread weight, needle size and point
form.

Needle size Fabrics Thread

9-11/65-75 Light-weight fabrics such as thin cottons, Light-weight thread in cotton, nylon or
voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks, polyester.
cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven
polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.

12/80 Medium-weight fabrics such as cotton, satin, Most threads sold are medium size and
kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight suitable for these fabrics and needle
woolens. sizes.

14/90 Medium-weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, Use polyester threads on synthetic


heavier knits, toweling, denims. materials and cotton on natural woven
fabrics for best results.

16/100 Heavy-weight fabrics such as canvas,


woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, Always use the same thread for upper
denims, upholstery material (light to medium). and lower thread.

18/110 Heavy woolens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery Heavy-weight thread, carpet thread. (Use
fabrics, some leathers and vinyls. heavy foot pressure with large numbers.)

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Important Sewing Information

Note

Double needles can be purchased for utility and decorative work. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American
and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.Replace needle regularly (approximately after every second garment ) and/or
when thread breakage or skipped stitches occur.

Needles Explanation Type of fabric

HA x 1 Standard sharp needles. Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk,


15 x 1 etc. Qiana. Not recommended for double
Sizes range thin to large. knits.
9 (65) to 18 (110)

15 x 1/130/ 705H Semi-ball point needle, large eye. Natural and synthetic woven fabrics,
polyester blends. Knits-polyesters,
9 (65) to 18 (110) interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
Can be used instead of 15 x 1 for sewing
all fabrics.

15 x 1/ 130/705H (SUK) Full ball point needle. Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric,
elastic.
9 (65) to 18 (110)

130PCL/705H-LR/LL Leather needles. Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller


hole than standard large needle.
12 (80) to 18 (110)

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Important Sewing Information

Presser Foot Application Chart


The double needle is being suggested with certain stitches for more creativity

Presser Foot Application Needle Presser Foot Application Needle

All-purpose foot (T) General sewing, Darning/Embroidery Darning, Free


Patchwork stitches, foot embroidery Mono-
Decorative stitching, gramming
Smoking, Fagoting,
etc.

Zipper foot (I) Inserting zippers Blind hem foot (F) Blind hem stitching

Button sewing-on Button sewing-on Hemmer foot (K)* Narrow hemming


foot

Buttonhole foot (D) Buttonhole sewing Cording foot (M)* Cording

Satin stitch foot (A) Satin stitch sewing Invisible Zipper foot* Inserting invisible
zippers

Overlcasting foot (E) Overcasting Gathering foot* Gathering

1/4“ Quilting foot* Quilting and Patch- Walking foot* This foot helps to
work sewing prevent uneven
feeding with very
delicate fabrics

Double needle*

Note

* Available as optional accessories

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Display Explanation & Operating Functions

Buttons Explanation

5 6 7 8

4
3
2

1
9 11 13 14 16
10 12 15

1 Start/Stop button
Note
2 Reverse/Exit button
3 Auto-lock/Trace button
4 Needle up/down button The icon on the button is for sewing mode, and the icon on
5 Speed dial the side of the button is for embroidery mode.
6 OK button
7 Arrow buttons
8 Direct pattern selection and Number buttons
9 Mirror image button
10 Elongation/Resize button
11 Double needle/Rotate button
12 Stitch length adjustment/Stitch forward/back button
13 Stitch width adjustment/Colour forward/back button
14 Memory/Setup button
15 Clear/Return button
16 Pattern group selection/Colour setup button

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Display Explanation & Operating Functions

Information on the LCD Display


Normal Mode

Normal mode display


3 4 5 6
1 Pattern
2 Pattern number
2 7
3 Reverse
4 Auto-lock
5 Recommended presser foot
1
6 Recommended tension 8
7 Pattern group
11
8 Needle up position
9 Stitch length 9 10
10 Needle position 12 13 14
11 Sound on
12 Auto-stop
13 Mirror image
14 Double needle
15 Needle down position
16 Stitch width 15
17 Sound off
18 Alphabet number
19 Alphabet
16 17

Normal Mode display - pattern browser display


20 Pattern
18
21 Pattern number
22 Pattern group 19
23 Current page
24 Total page

21
22

20 23

24

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Display Explanation & Operating Functions

Memory Mode

Memory mode display 1 3


1 Selected memory (framed)
2 Memory containing stitches
3 Empty memory
4 Current memory
5 Pattern number and pattern
6 Auto-stop
7 Mirror image
8 Needle up position
9 Sound on
10 Elongation 2
11 Stitch width 4 5 6 7 8
12 Stitch length
13 Pattern group
14 Current memory unit
15 Total of memory units 9
16 Memory cursor 13 10
11
14
15 12

Memory Mode display - pattern browser display 16


17 Pattern
18 Pattern number
19 Memory model
20 Pattern group
21 Current page 18 19
22 Total page
20
17
21
22

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Display Explanation & Operating Functions

Embroidery Mode

Embroidery mode display - type selection display


1 2 3
1 Built-in Embroidery Designs
2 Built-in Embroidery Letters
3 Designs from USB

Note

This embroidery machine reads .exp format only

Embroidery mode display - type selection display


5
4 Type mode
5 Indication - select page up/down
6 Current design 4
7 Total design
6
8 Operation indication
9 Embroidery design number and design 7

8 9

Embroidery mode display - Built-in Embroidery letters


10 11 12 13
10 Embroidery hoop size L-110*170mm
11 Embroidery hoop size M-100*100mm
12 Embroidery hoop size S-40*40mm* While the hoop 14
icon is flashing the is adjusting the size or the current 15
size will change. 16
13 Editing area
17 20
14 Cursor
15 18
16 Current page 19
17 Total page
18 Operation indication
19 Embroidery letters
20 Letter type font

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Display Explanation & Operating Functions

Function Buttons
Start/Stop button

• Press the Start/Stop button to start the machine. Press


again to stop it. The machine will move slowly at the
start of sewing.
– This way you may operate the machine without foot
control.

Reverse/Exit button

Reverse is pressed to sew in reverse.


The icon «Reverse» on the LCD indicates reverse sewing.
Only the Direct Group Patterns 1 – 5 and A Group Patterns
00 can be sewn in reverse.
• If you press the Reverse/Exit button before starting to
sew
– the machine will permanently sew in reverse. Press
the button again to sew forward.
• If you press the reverse button during sewing
– it will sew in reverse as long as the reverse buttons
is pressed.

In Embroidery Mode press this button to return to the type


selection display, the selected pattern is canceled.

Auto-Lock/Trace button

When the Direct Group Patterns 0 and A Group Patterns


1
13-26 are selected, the machine will immediately sew 3
securing stitches when the Auto-Lock button is pressed, then
it will stop automatically.
1 The LCD display shows the symbol until the machine is
stopped.

Except for Direct Group Pattern 0 and A Group Patterns


13-26, press the Auto-Lock button, the machine will sew 3
securing stitches at the end of the current pattern and then
stop automatically. 2

2 The LCD display shows the symbol until the machine is


stopped.

The function will be cancelled if you press the button once


again or select another pattern.

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Display Explanation & Operating Functions

Needle up/down button

• By pressing the needle up/down button


– the needle will either stop in the up position or in the
material when stop sewing.

1 Press the button so the arrow on the LCD points


upward
– the needle moves to the highest position and will 1

stop there after sewing.


2 Press the button so the arrow on the LCD points
downwards
– the needle moves to the lowest position and will
stop there after sewing.

Note

During sewing, press the needle up/down button, the


machine will stop automatically.

Speed Dial

• By adjusting the position of the speed dial


– the top speed during sewing may be limited.
The position of the speed dial defines the sewing speed when
the foot control is pressed down completely.

• For higher speed: Turn the dial clockwise


• For slower speed: Turn the dial counter-clockwise

When the machine is run via the Start/Stop button the posi-
tion of the speed dial defines the actual sewing speed.

Note

Speed setting is applied exclusively in sewing mode.

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Display Explanation & Operating Functions

Arrow buttons

Use the buttons to select desired pattern, function… etc.

OK button

• Press this button to confirm the selection.


– In the Normal Mode press the button to enter the
pattern browser.
– In the Memory Mode press the button to enter the
pattern browser.

Direct pattern selection

• Press the buttons to select the practical stitch patterns


shown beside the numbers when the Direct Mode is
set.

Number buttons

• Press the buttons to select the practical stitch patterns


at set Pattern Group directly.

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Display Explanation & Operating Functions

Mirror image button

• Except for Direct Group Pattern 0 and the A Group


patterns 86-99, the other patterns can be mirror-
imaged by pressing the mirror immage button.
– The machine will continue to sew the mirrored pat-
tern until the mirror button is pressed again.
– The mirror function will also be canceled if the pat- A B
tern is changed.

A Normal pattern
B Mirror-imaged pattern

Elongation/Resize button

• A Group Patterns 13-36 can be elongated up to five


times its normal length by pressing the elongation but-
ton.
When the width or length of the stitch is changed, a greater
variety of patterns is available.

• In Embroidery Mode, press this button to open the


resize display.

Double needle/Rotate button

Except for the Direct Group Patterns 0 and the A Group pat-
terns 86-99, the patterns can be sewn in two parallel lines of
the same stitch using the double needle.
• Press the double needle button and the machine auto-
matically reduces the maximum width for double nee-
dle sewing.
• Press the button again to return to single needle sew-
ing.

• In Embroidery Mode, press this button to rotate the


embroidery design.

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Display Explanation & Operating Functions

Stitch length adjustment/ Stitch forward/back-


ward button

When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set


the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by
numbers on the LCD display.
• The stitch length can be altered by pressing the stitch
length adjustment button.
• To shorten the stitch length, press the «-» button (left).
For a longer stitch length, press the «+» button (right).
The stitch length can be altered from «0.0 to 4.5». Cer-
tain stitches have a limited stitch length.
• In Embroidery Mode, press this button to move forward
or backward within the design stitch by stitch.

Stitch width adjustment/ Colour forward/back-


ward button

When selecting a stitch, the machine will automatically set the


recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by num-
bers on the LCD display.

• The stitch width can be regulated by pressing the stitch


width adjustment button.
• For a narrower stitch, press the button left.
• For a wider stitch, press the button right.
– The stitch width can be altered from «0.0 to 7.0».
Certain stiches have a limited stitch width.

When Direct Patterns 1-4 and A Group Pattern 00 are


selected, the needle position is regulated by the stitch width
adjustment buttons.
• Press the button left and the needle moves to the left.
• Press the button right and the needle moves to the
right.
– The number will be changed from left position «0.0»
to extreme right position «7.0».
– The pre-set center needle position will be indicated
as «3.5».

• In Embroidery Mode, press this button to move forward


or backward in the colour part.

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Display Explanation & Operating Functions

Memory/Setup button

• Press the memory button to enter the Memory Mode


and program the combinations of characters or deco-
rative stitches.
– The Direct Group Patterns and the A Group pat-
terns 86-99 can’t be programed.

• In Embroidery Mode, press this button to enter the set-


ting program.

Clear/Return button

• If an incorrect pattern or memory file is selected, press


this button to clear it or to return to the previous dis-
play.

Pattern group selection/Colour setup button

The LCD display shows the Direct Group Patterns when you
turn on the machine.
• Press the pattern group selection button, the LCD dis-
play enters the pattern group selection display auto-
matically. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired
group of stitches.

• In Embroidery Mode, press this button to set the single


or multi colour for embroidery designs.

– Direct Group Patterns


– A Group Patterns
– B Group Patterns
– C1 Group Patterns: Block Style Alphabet
– C2 Group Patterns: Script Style Alphabet

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Display Explanation & Operating Functions

How to select a stitch


The LCD display shows the Direct Group Patterns when
switching on the machine.

• Press number buttons to select a pattern shown next


to the number buttons or press the pattern group
selection button to select the desired pattern group.

• Use the arrow buttons to select the desired pattern


group and press the OK button.

• Use either the arrow buttons or the number buttons to


select the desired pattern.

• When using the arrow buttons, press the OK button


after the desired stitch was selected to go back to
Sewing Mode.

• When using the number buttons, the machine will


automatically set the stitch and go back to Sewing
Mode.

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Stitches Overview

Stitches
Direct Patterns

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

A - Group Patterns

Utility stitches 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12

Satin stitches 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Decorative Satin 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
stitches

Cross stitches 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55

Quilt stitches 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75

Decorative stitches 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85

Buttonhole stitches 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93

Bar tack stitches 94

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Stitches Overview

A - Group Patterns

Eyelet stitches 95 96

Button sewing 97
stitches

Darning stitches 98 99

B - Group Patterns

Decorative stitches 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 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

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Stitches Overview

C - Group Patterns

C1 Group Patterns:
Block Style Alphabet

C2 Group Patterns:
Script Style Alphabet

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Reverse
Reverse stitching is used to secure the threads at the begin-
ning and at the end of a seam.

• Press the reverse button and sew 4-5 stitches.


– The machine will sew forward when the button is
released.

Free arm
Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such
as pant hems and cuffs.

Sewing corners
1 Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner.
2 Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by press-
ing the needle up/ down button once.
5
3 Raise the presser foot. 3 5
4 Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric. 3
5 Lower the presser foot and resume sewing.
1 4 5
1 3 4 5
3
2
1 2 4
1 4

2
2
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Sewing on the heavy fabric


The black button on the left side of the presser foot will lock
the presser foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before
lowering the presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the
beginning of a seam and helps when sewing multiple layers of
fabric such as sewing over seams when hemming jeans.

When you reach the point of an increased thickness, lower


the needle and raise the presser foot.
• Press the toe of the foot and push in the black button,
then lower the foot and continue sewing.

The black button releases automatically after sewing few


stitches.

You can also place another piece of fabric with the same
thickness at the back of the seam. Or support the presser
foot while feeding by hand and sewing towards the folded
side.

A Cardboard or thick fabric


A
A
A

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Straight Stitches and Needle Position


Changing the needle position
1 2 3 4 A-00
These settings apply to the Direct Group Pattern 1-4 and the
A Group Pattern 00 only.
The pre-set position is «3.5», center position. 1 2 3 4
1
A-00
2 3 4 A-00
• Press the stitch width button to enter the stitch width 1 2 3 4 A-00
adjustment mode.
• When you turn the selector wheel counter-clock-
wise, the needle position will move to the left.
• When you turn the selector wheel clockwise, the
needle position will move to the right.

Altering the stitch length


• Press the stitch length button to enter the stitch length
adjustment mode.
• To shorten the stitch length, turn the selector
wheel counter-clockwise.
• For a longer stitch length, turn the selector wheel
clockwise.

In general, the thicker the fabric, thread and needle, the longer
the stitch should be.

Zig-zag Stitches 5 6 7

Altering the stitch width 5 6 7


5 6 7

5 6 7
The maximum zig-zag stitch width for zig-zag stitching is
«7.0»; however, the width can be reduced with any patterns.
• Press the stitch width button to enter the stitch width
adjustment mode,
– the stitch width can be altered from «0.0 to
7.0mm».

Altering the stitch length


The density of zig-zag stitches increase- as the setting of
stitch length approaches «0.3».
Neat zig-zag stitches are usually achieved at «1.0-2.5».
Closed up zig-zag stitches (close together) look like satin
stitches.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Triple Straight Stretch Stitch


3 4 7

The triple straight stretch stitch is strong and flexible and 33 4 4 7 7

ensures a durable seam without breaking.


Suitable for highly elastic and knit fabrics but also for heavy 3 4 7
fabrics such as denim.
These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitching.
1 1
1

The triple straight stretch stitch is used to add triple reinforce- 1


ment to stretch and hardwearing seams.

2
1 Triple straight stretch stitch 2
2 Straight stitch

The triple zig-zag stretch stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like
denim, poplin, duck, etc.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Overlock Stitches

2.5~4.5
Change the presser foot to the overlock foot (E).

Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the
overlock foot.

2.0-3.0
AtteNtioN!

The overlock foot should be used to sew with Direct Group


Patterns 5 and 8 only. Do not set the stitch width narrower
than «5.0». It is possible that the needle could hit the presser
foot and break when sewing other patterns and width.

A-02
6
66 A-02
A-02

Using the All- purpose foot 2.0-3.0 2.5~4.5

2.0-3.0 2.5~4.5
2.5~4.5

Change the presser foot to the All-purpose foot (T). 6 A-02

When sewing the overlock using the All-purpose foot, sew 2.0-3.0 2.5~4.5
along the edge of the fabric so that the needle drops over the
edge of the fabric on the right side.
6 A-02
2.0-3.0

2.5~4.5

2.0-3.0 2.5~4.5
2.0-3.0
A-02
6

A-02
6

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Blind Hem
9 : Blind hem/ lingerie for firm fabrics
A-03 : Blind hem for stretch fabrics
A-04 : Blind hem for stretch fabrics

Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side up.


First perform an overlock stitch as shown in left picture.

Note

A B
It takes practice to sew blind hem. Always sew a test
sample first. A B

• Place the fabric under the foot. A B


• Turn the handwheel forward manually until the needle
swings fully to the left. A a
B
– It should just pierce the fold of the fabric. a
A B
• If it does not, adjust the stitch width accordingly.

• Adjust the guide (b) by turning the knob (a) so that the
guide just rests against the fold.
b a
• Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge a
of the guide.
b a

A Wrong side of the fabric


B Right side of the fabric
b
b
b
• Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge
of the guide.

• Turn over the fabric.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Button Sewing-on
Change the presser foot to the button sewing-on foot.

• Move the feed dog control to lower the feed dog (b).

a a
• Position the work under the foot. a
• Place the button in the desired position, lower the foot. a a
a b
• Select zig-zag pattern. b b
a
• Adjust the stitch width to «2.5-4.5» according to the a b
b b
distance between the two holes of the button. b a b
b

a
b

• Turn the handwheel to check that the needle goes


cleanly into the left and right holes of the button.

• Before sewing, press the Auto-lock button to sew


securing stitches automatically at the beginning and at
the end of the stitch.

• If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of


the button and sew.

• For buttons with 4 holes, sew the front two holes first,
push the work forward and then sew the back two
holes.

Note

After having finished the work

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0

Basic Sewing Procedures


0.3~1.0 2.5~7.0
D
0

Buttonhole Stitching A-86 A-88 A-89


0.3~1.0 2.5~7.0
D
0 : For thin or medium fabric 0
0.3~1.0 2.5~5.5
A-86 : For thin or medium fabric A-86 A-88 A-89
0.3~1.0 2.5~7.0
A-87 : For suits or overcoats D
A-87 0
A-90 A-91
A-88 : For horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics A-86 A-88 A-89
0.3~1.0 2.5~5.5
A-89 : For thin or medium fabric
0.3~1.0
0.3~1.0 2.5~5.52.5~7.0
A-90 : For thick coats A-87 D
A-90 A-91 0.3~1.0 5.5~7.0
A-91 : For jeans or trousers A-87 A-86 A-91 A-89
A-90 A-88

A-92 : For jeans or stretch fabric with a coarse weave A-92


0.3~1.0 0.3~1.0
5.5~7.0
0.3~1.0 5.5~7.0
2.5~5.5
A-92
A-92
A-87 A-90 A-91 1.0~2.0 3.0~7.0
A-93
1.0~2.0 3.0~7.0
0.3~1.0 5.5~7.0
A-93 1.0~2.0 3.0~7.0
A-92
Note A-93
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0 3.0~7.0
1.0~2.0 3.0~7.0
Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a
A-93 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0
scrap piece of the same type of fabric.

1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0

• Mark the positions of the buttonhole on the fabric.

The maximum buttonhole length is 3cm (1 3/16 inch). (Total of


diameter + thickness of button.)

• Attach the buttonhole foot, then pull out the button


holder plate and insert the button.
• The size of the buttonhole is determined by the button
inserted in the button plate.
• The thread should be passed through the hole in the
presser foot, then be placed under the foot.

• Select the buttonhole stitch.


• Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the
desired width and density.

A
A Starting point
A
A

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A-87 A-90 A-91
0.3~1.0 2.5~5.5
Basic Sewing Procedures
A-91 0.3~1.0 5.5~7.0
A-87 A-90 A-92 A-93
A-92

0.3~1.0 5.5~7.0
A-92 •
1.0~2.0 3.0~7.0
Position the fabric under the presser foot so that the
A-93 centerline‘s mark is aligned with the center of the but-
tonhole foot.
• Lower the buttonhole1.0~2.0
lever. 3.0~7.0
A-93
1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0

1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0

Note

The buttonhole stitch was selected and the Start/Stop


button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised, the
LCD will display the warning massage to remind you to
lower the buttonhole lever.

• Hold the upper thread slightly and start sewing.

Note

Gently feed the fabric by hand. Before stopping, the


machine will automatically sew a securing stitch after the
buttonhole is sewn.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

A-86 A-88 A-89

A-87 A-90 A-91

A-92 A-93

Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown.

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A-92 A-93
A-92 A-93

Basic Sewing Procedures

• Raise the presser foot and cut the thread.


• To sew over same buttonhole, raise the presser foot (it
will return to original position).
• After sewing the buttonhole, raise the buttonhole lever
until it stops.

Note

When having finishing and another stitch is selected (other


than the buttonhole, bartack or darning stitch) and the Start/
Stop button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered,
the LCD will display the warning message which reminds
you to raise the buttonhole lever.

• Cut the slit of the buttonhole being careful not to cut


any stitches on either side.
• Use a pin as a stopper at the bartack so you do not cut
too much.

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A-92 A-93
A-92 A-93
Basic Sewing Procedures

Buttonholes on stretch fabrics

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric, hook a heavy


thread or a cord under the buttonhole foot.

• Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the cord at the


back of the presser foot.

• Bring the two cord ends to the front of the foot and
insert them in the grooves, then temporarily tie them
there. Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
• Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the cord.
• Once the sewing is completed, pull the cord gently to
remove any loose parts, then trim off any excess.

Note

It is recommended to use stabilizer on the backside of the


fabric.

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Basic Sewing Procedures
A-94
A-94

Bartack stitch
A-94
A-94
DD 0.4~1.0 1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
A-94

D
D 0.4~1.0
0.4~1.0 1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
D 0.4~1.0 1.0~3.0

• Extend the button guide plate and set to the desire


bartack length.
• Adjust the stitch width and stitch length to personalize
the stitches.

• Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16


inch) in front of the pocket opening and then lower the
presser foot lever.
A

A
A
A Starting point

A A

• Lead the upper thread down through the hole in the


presser foot.
• Pull down the buttonhole lever and position it behind
the bracket on the buttonhole foot.
• Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left
hand and start sewing.

Sewing procedure for bartack is illustrated.

This is an example of sewn bartacks at pocket corners.

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A

Basic Sewing Procedures


A B C

Eyelet Stitch
A-95 A-96
* The eyelet punch tool is not included with the machine. A-95 A-96

A
Select pattern 60 to obtain the eyelet stitch. A

Attach the satin stitch foot (A). A-95 A-96

A
A B C
A B C

• Press the «-» or «+» stitch width adjustment button to


select the eyelet size. A B C

Size of eyelet:
A Small: 5.0mm (3/16 inch)
B Medium: 6.0mm (15/64 inch)
C Large: 7.0mm (1/4 inch)

• Position the needle in the fabric at the beginning of the


stitching, and then lower the presser foot lever.
– Once the sewing is completed, the machine sews
the securing stitches automatically, then stopps.

• Make a hole at the center using an eyelet punch tool.

Note

If thin thread is used, the stitching may be too loose. If this


occurs, sew the eyelet twice one on top of the other.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Darning Stitch
A-98: Simple darning stitch in thin and medium fabrics A-98
A-98 A-99
A-99

A-99: Reinforced darning stitch in heavy fabrics


A-98 A-99
E
A-98 A-99 E
• Select the A Group Patterns 98 or 99 to obtain the
darning stitch. E
• Change to the buttonhole foot. E

Baste the upper fabric and the under fabric together.


• Select the needle position.
• Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear.

• Pull the button holder to rear.


• Adjust the button guide plate on the buttonhole foot to
the desired length.

The size of one darning sequence is variable.


However, the maximum sewing length is 2.6cm (1 inch) and
the maximum sewing width is 7mm (9/32 inch).

D D

A The length of sewing. C


B The width of sewing. DD B D
D
C Start D
D
D Stop

AA
A
C
C
B
C B
B

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C Basic Sewing Procedures
B

Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch) in


front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser
foot.

Note

When lowering the presser foot, do not push the front of the
presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn in the
correct size.

• Lead the upper thread down through the hole in the


presser foot.
• Pull down the buttonhole lever.
• 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.

Darning stitches are sewn from the front of the presser foot to
the back, as shown.

• If the sewing range is too big to sew,


– then we recommend to sew the area several times
(or cross sew) to get better sewing result.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Zipper Insertion*

AtteNtioN!

The zipper foot should be used for sewing with center


needle position, straight stitch only. It is possible that the
needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing
other patterns.

Inserting a centered zipper

Baste the zipper opening on the garment.

• Press open the seam allowance.


• Place the zipper face down on the seam allowance
with the coils against the seam line.
• Baste the zipper tape.

• Attach the zipper foot.


• Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the
holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.
• Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the
presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the
zipper.

Stitch the left side of the zipper from top to bottom.


• Stitch across the lower end and right side of the zipper.
• Remove the basting and close the zipper.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Inserting a side zipper

Baste the zipper opening on the garment.

• Fold seam allowance back to the left.


• Form a 3mm-fold of the right seam allowance.

• Attach the zipper foot.


• Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the
holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.
• Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the
presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the
zipper.

Stitch the left side of zipper from the bottom to the top.
• Turn the fabric right side out, stitch across the lower
end and right side of zipper.

• Stop about 5cm (2 inches) from the top of zipper.


• Remove the basting and open the zipper.
• Stitch the remaining seam.

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Basic Sewing Procedures
1

1.0~3.0 3.5
Invisible zipper insertion
* The invisible zipper foot accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine.
1

1 1.0~3.0 3.5
This foot is used to insert invisible zippers so that they are
covered by the seam, and therefore hidden.
1.0~3.0 3.5
A

• Attach the invisible zipper foot to the machine.


• Adjust needle center position and select the straight A
stitch.
– The stitch length depends on the fabric. A
• Vary from 1,0 to 3,0mm.
• Place the open zipper face - down on right side of
fabric as shown in the picture.
• Align the fabric edge with the 5/8 inch marking line on
the stitch plate.
• Place the zipper 6mm (1/4 inch) below raw edge of
garment.
• With right-hand groove of the foot over the zipper coils,
sew along the zipper until the foot hits the zipper pull.
• Remove the garment from the machine.

To attach the other half of the zipper, align the fabric edge with
the 5/8 inch marking line on the stitch plate as shown in the
picture.
With the left-hand groove of the foot over the zipper coils, sew
along the zipper until the foot hits the zipper pull.
• Close zipper.
• Fold the fabric that the zipper is on the right hand side A
out of the way as shown in the picture.
AA
• Use a pin to fix the fabric.
• Change to the regular sewing foot and sew along the B
zipper as closely as possible using straight stitch.
• At last secure with some forward and reverse stitches. B B

A Right side of the fabric


B Wrong side of the fabric

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Narrow Hemming
* The hemmer foot accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine.

• Fold the edge of the fabric over about 3mm, then fold
it over again 3mm for about 5cm along the edge of the
fabric.

• Position the needle in the fold by turning the handwheel


towards you, and lower the presser foot.
• Sew several stitches and raise the presser foot.
• Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening of the hem-
mer foot.
• Move the fabric back and forth until the fold forms a
scroll shape.

• Lower the presser foot and start sewing slowly guiding


the raw edge of the fabric in front of the hemmer foot
evenly into the opening of the foot.

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N
5

Basic Sewing Procedures


N
6 A-09 A-28

Cording
6
* The cording foot accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine. A-09 A-28

5
Sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled 5

design on a jacket or vest or sew over three strands of cord- N

ing for border trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery N

floss, lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn can be used for cord-
ing. 6 A-09 A-28
6 A-09 A-28

Single cording
• Mark the design on the fabric. Insert the cord in the
center groove of the cording foot from the right side
opening.
• Pull the cord about 5cm (2 inches) behind the foot.
• The grooves under the foot will hold the length of the
cord in place while the stitches are being formed over
the cord.
• Select the stitch and adjust the stitch width so that the
stitches just cover the cord.
• Lower the foot and sew slowly, guiding the cord over
the design.

Triple cording
• Push the sewing thread to the left and insert three
cords into the grooves of the foot and pull about 5cm
(2 inches) of the cords behind the foot.
• Select the desired pattern and adjust the stitch width
so that the stitches just cover the cords. Lower the foot
and sew slowly guiding the cords.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

5 A-13 A-14 A-15 A-16 A-17 A-18 A-19 A-20 A-21 A-22 A-23 A-24
Satin Stitch Sewing
5 A-13 A-14 A-15 A-16 A-17 A-18 A-19 A-20 A-21 A-22 A-23 A-24

0.3~2.0 2.5~7.0
A-25 A-26 A-27 A-28 A-29 A-30 A31 A-32 A-33 A-34 A-35 A-36

A-25 A-26 A-27 A-28 A-29 A-30 A31 A-32 A-33 A-34 A-35 A-36

Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decora-
tive stitches. This foot has a full indentation on the sole which
allows both easy sewing over the thickness of the stitches
formed by closely spaced zig-zag stitches and even feeding
of the fabric.

• To tailor the satin or decorative stitch pattern, you may


adjust the length and width of the pattern by pressing
the stitch length and width adjustment buttons.
– Experiment with fabric scraps until you get the
desired length and width.

Note

When working with thin fabrics it is recommended to


reinforce the wrong side using a stabilizer.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Quilting
* The 1/4“ quilting foot accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine.

Patchwork stitching

Align the edges of the fabric with the inside edge of the guide
on the side of the foot for accurate 1/4“ piercing of the needle.

Note

Only the straight stitch in center position can be used.

The inside of the toes provides an accurate 1/8“ seaming


guide.
The foot has 1/4“ markings both behind the needle and in
front of the needle for accurate pivoting of corners.

Using the edge/quilting guide


• Insert the edge/quilting in the presser foot holder as
illustrated and set the space as you desire.

• Sew the first row and move over the fabric to sew sub-
sequent rows with the guide riding along the previous
row of stitching.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Hand look quilting

You can imitate the look of a hand look quilt stitch by using
monofilament thread in the needle, 30 or 40 weight cotton
thread in the bobbin, and by increasing the thread tension.

The thread tension depends on the thickness of your batting.

Blanket (Quilting Applique)

For all fabrics and all types of work.

Patchwork stitching

• Place the two pieces of fabric with the right side


together and sew with the straight stitch.
• Open the seam allowance and press it flat.
• Place the center of the presser foot on the seam line of
the joined pieces of fabric and sew over the seam.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Fagoting A-07 A

Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of A-07

4mm (1/8 inch) and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or
water-soluble stabilizer sheet.

Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two
pieces of fabric and begin sewing. B B

After sewing, remove the paper. A


A
A Thin paper
B Basting

Scallop Stitch
A-11
• Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to A-11

sew directly on the edge of the fabric.


A-07
– 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.
B
B
A
A

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4.5 3.5
1
1 Basic Sewing Procedures

4.5 3.5
Gathering 4.5 3.5
* The gathering foot accessory is optional. It is not included 1

with this machine.


4.5 3.5

Gathered fabric
• Remove the presser foot holder and attach the gather-
ing foot, lowering the tension setting to below 2.
• Place the fabric to be thered under presser foot to the
right of the presser foot.
• Sew a row of stitches, keeping the raw edge of fabric
aligned with the right edge of the foot.
– The stitches make the fabric gather automatically.
– Suitable for light to medium weight fabrics.

To gather and attach gathered fabric in one


step
Look closely at the gathering foot to see a slot on the bottom.
When using the slot, you can gather the bottom layer of the
fabric while attaching it to a flat top layer, such as the waist-
band on a dress bodice.
• Remove the presser foot holder and attach the gather-
ing foot.
• Place the fabric to be gathered with the right side up
under the foot.
• Place the top layer of the fabric with the right side down
in the slot.
• Guide the two layers as illustrated.

Note

When testing the machine for adjustments to achieve


desired density, work with an extra 10“ allowance of the
fabric, trims or elastic.This makes it easier to determine the
necessary adjustments and how much change is needed for
your project. Always test on your project fabric and on the
same grainline which will be used in your finished project.
Using the crossgrain of the fabric will make prettier pleats
than the straight of grain.Sew at slow to medium speed for
better fabric control.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Smoking

• Adjust the stitch length to 4mm and loosen the thread


tension.
• Use the All-purpose foot to sew straight lines 1cm (3/8
inch) apart from each other, across the area to be
smoked.

• Knot the threads along one edge.


• Pull the bobbin thread and spread the pleats evenly.
Secure the threads at the other end.

• Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew decorative


pattern stitches between the straight seams.

• Pull out the gathering stitches.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Free Motion Darning, Embroidery and Monogramming

• Move the feed dog control to lower the feed dog (b). a b
a a a
b
b
a b
b b
a
b
a
b a
a

• Remove the presser foot holder, and attach the darning


foot to the presser foot holder bar. ba
b
• The lever (a) should be behind the needle clamp screw
(b). Press the darning foot on firmly from behind with
cc
your index finger and tighten the screw (c).
b

Darning

• First sew around the edges of the hole (to secure the
threads).
• Working from left to right, sew over the hole in a con-
stant and continuous movement.
• Turn the work by 1/4 (90°) and sew over the first stitch-
ing moving the work slowly over the hole to separate
the rows and to avoid big gaps between them.

Note

Free motion darning is accomplished without the internal


feed system of the sewing machine. The movement of the
fabric is controlled by the operator. It is necessary to
coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

* The embroider hoop is not included with the machine.

Embroidery
• Select the zig-zag stitch pattern and alter the stitch
width as desired.
• Stitch along the outline of the pattern by moving the
embroidery hoop.
– Make sure to maintain a constant speed.

• Fill in the pattern working from the outline towards the


inside.
– Keep the stitches close together.

You will get longer stitches by moving the hoop faster and
shorter stitches by moving the hoop slower.

• Finish with securing stitches at the end by pressing the


Auto-lock button.

Monogramming
• Select the zig-zag stitch pattern and alter the stitch
width as desired.
• Sew at a constant speed, moving the hoop slowly
along the lettering.

• When the letter is finished, finish with securing stitches


at the end by pressing the Auto-lock button.

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Basic Sewing Procedures

Walking Foot
* The walking foot accessory is optional. It is not included with
this machine.

Always try to sew without the walking foot accessory first


as it should be used only when necessary.

It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a better view of


the seam when using the standard, regular foot on your
machine.

Your sewing machine offers excellent stitch quality on a wide


range of fabrics from delicate chiffons to multiple layers of
denim.

The Walking foot accessory equalizes the feeding of the upper


and lower layers of fabric and improves the matching of
plaids, stripes and patterns. It also helps to prevent uneven
feeding of very delicate fabrics.

• Lift the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot bar.
• Remove the presser foot holder by unscrewing the
presser foot bar attaching screw counter-clockwise.

a a
Attach the Walking foot to the machine as follows:
• The arm (a) should fit into the needle attaching screw a a b
and clamp (b) above. b
• Slide the plastic attaching head (c) from the left to the b b a
c
right so that it fits into the presser foot bar. c
c c
• Lower the presser foot bar. b
• Replace and tighten (clockwise) the presser bar attach-
ing screw.
• Make sure both the needle attaching screw and the c
presser foot bar attaching screw are tightly fixed.

• Draw the bobbin thread up and place both the bobbin


thread and the needle thread behind the walking foot
attachment.

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Special Functions

Mirror image stitch pattern

Note

Direct Group Pattern 0 and A Group Patterns 86-99 can’t


be mirrored.

Mirrored patterns can also be combined with other patterns.

• Select the desired pattern.


• Press the mirror image button.
– The symbol for mirroring appears on the LCD dis-
play.

The machine will continue to sew the displayed pattern mir-


rored until the mirror image button is pressed again or the
pattern is changed.

A Normal pattern sewing


B Mirror pattern sewing

A B

A B

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A-13 A-14 A-15 A-16 A-17 A-18 A-19 A-20 A-21 A-22 A-23 A-24
Special Functions

Elongation
A-13 A-14 A-15 A-16 A-17 A-18 A-19 A-20 A-21 A-22 A-23 A-24

A-13 A-14 A-15 A-16 A-17 A-18 A-19 A-20 A-21 A-22 A-23 A-24 A-25 A-26 A27 A-28 A-29 A-30 A-31 A-32 A-33 A-34 A-35 A-36

A-25 A-26 A27 A-28 A-29 A-30 A-31 A-32 A-33 A-34 A-35 A-36
A-25 A-26 A27 A-28 A-29 A-30 A-31 A-32 A-33 A-34 A-35 A-36

The stitch can be elongated up to five times its normal length


by pressing the elongation button.
• Select the desired pattern.

• Press the elongation button.


– The symbol for elongation appears on the LCD
display.
• Press the elongation button several times to adjust the
elongation as desired.
• The machine will continue to sew the displayed pattern
until the elongation button is pressed again or the pat-
tern is changed.

When the width or length of the stitch is changed, a larger


variety of patterns are available.

Note

A Group Patterns 13-36 can be elongated and mirrored


simultaneously.

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Special Functions

Double Needle Sewing

Note

Double needles must be purchased separately. They are not


include with this machine.

• Insert the double needle.

AtteNtioN!

When using double needles, use the All- purpose foot.

• Use only double needle assemblies with max. 2mm


needle distance Follow the instructions for single-
needle threading using the horizontal spool pin.
• Thread through the left needle.
• Insert the spool pin (included with the accessories) in
the hole on the top of the machine.
• Thread along the same path, and make sure NOT to
omit the thread guide above the needle and pass
thread through the right needle.
• Thread each needle separately.

Note

Make sure that the two threads used to thread the double
needle are of the same weight.You can use one or two
colors.

• Select a pattern. (E.g. A Groupe Pattern 13)


• All stitch patterns can be used with Twin Needle except
for Direct Group Patterns 0 and A Group Patterns
86-99.

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Special Functions

• Press the double needle button.


– The LCD display shows the double needle symbol
(1) and the machine reduces the maximum stitch 1
width for double needle sewing to 2mm automati-
cally.

• Start to sew and two lines of stitches are sewn parallel


to each other.

Note

When sewing with the double needle, always proceed slowly


and make sure to maintain a low speed to ensure a good
stitch formation.

When double needle sewing has been selected, it will remain


active even the stitch pattern is changed. To deactivate
double needle sewing press the double needle button again.

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Special Functions

Memory
Several stitch patterns can be combined in one sewing
sequence using the memory function.
– These pattern sequences can be stored for later
use.
– Even when the sewing machine is switched off the
memory contents are retained.

Note

Multiple patterns selecting from pattern groups can be com-


bined together.

A Group Patterns

B Group Patterns

Block Style Alphabet (C1-Group Patterns)

Script Style Alphabet (C2-Group Patterns)

Direct Group Patterns and A Group Patterns 86-99 can’t be


stored in the memory.

This machine has 4 memories and each of them can store


up to 20 stitches.

All the units in the memory can be edited in their functions


such as stitch length, stitch width, elongation, mirror image
and Auto-Lock, except when sewing with the double needle.

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Special Functions

Overview Memory Enter Mode

Mem
Enter Mode

Enter a sequence of stitch


patterns & sew memo-
rized patterns

Enter a sequence of stitch patterns in Memory Enter Mode

Note

Requirement: Empty Memory (see page 83 to clear


Memory).

• Press the memory button to enter the Memory Enter


Mode.

• Use the arrow buttons to select the number of the


Memory file.

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Special Functions

• Press the OK button to enter the selected Memory


Module. The cursor is at first memory position for the
first pattern to be programmed.

The upper left corner of LCD display shows the number of the
Memory file.

• Press the pattern group selection button to enter the


pattern group selection display.
• Select the desired pattern group. (E.g. for A Group Pat-
terns)

• Press the OK button to enter the pattern browser and


the various stitches in the selected pattern group
appear.

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Special Functions

• Press the desired pattern number or use the arrow but-


tons to select the desired pattern.
• When using the arrow buttons, press the OK button to
store the selected stitch.
– The selected pattern appear on the LCD display
and the cursor moves to the next position.

• When pressing the number buttons the machine will


automatically store the selected stitch which appears
on the LCD display and the cursor moves to next posi-
tion.

• Repeat the steps for more patterns to be stored in the


memory.

After 20 patterns have been selected, the memory is full. If


another pattern is selected when the memory is already full
the machine will beep to make you aware of it.

To sew the memorized patterns press Start/Stop button or


touch the foot control.

Note

The selected pattern will be cleared from the Memory file


when the machine ist turned off without having pressed the
memory button again after the completed selection.

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Special Functions

Overview Memory Review/Edit Mode

Mem
Review/Edit Mode
Add a sequence of
stitches (Switch to Mem
Enter Mode) page 77

Change a stored stitch


or its parameters see
page 79

Review stored stitches Insert an additional


page 74 stitch page 80-81

Switch to Normal Mode & Delete a stored stitch


Sew memorized patterns page 82
page 76

Editing functions page Delete ALL page 83


77-83

Review stored stitches

Note

Requirement: with existing patterns in Memory.

• Press the memory button to enter the Memory Mode.

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Special Functions

• Use the arrow buttons to choose the desired Memory


file.

• Press OK button to enter the selected Memory file. The


cursor stays at the first position.

• Use the arrow buttons to move from position to posi-


tion.

Note

Press Start/Stop button or touch the foot control to start the


continuous sewing from the current position in the memory.

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Special Functions

Switch from Memory Mode to the Normal Mode


When Memory Mode is active.
• Press the memory button to leave the Memory Mode
and return to the Normal Mode.

Sew memorized patterns

• Press the memory button to enter the Memory Mode.

• Use the arrow buttons to choose the desired Memory


file.

• Press OK button to enter the selected Memory file.


– The cursor stays at the first position.

• Press the Start/Stop button or touch the foot control to


sew the stored stitches.

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Special Functions

Memory Editing functions - Add a sequence of stitches


• Press the memory button to enter the Memory Mode.

• Use the arrow buttons to select the number of the


Memory file (e.g. M3).

• Press the OK button to enter the selected Memory file


and the cursor stays at the first position.

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Special Functions

• Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to next


empty position.

• Press the pattern group selection button to enter the


pattern group selection display.

• Proceed according to page 73 to add multiple new


stitches.

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Special Functions

Memory Editing functions - Change a stored stitch or its parameters

Note

Requirement: with existing patterns in Memory.

• Press the memory button to enter the Memory Mode.

• Use the arrow buttons to choose the desired Memory


file.

• Press the OK button to enter the selected Memory file.


– The cursor stays at the first position.

• Use the arrow buttons to select the stitch that should


be replaced or have its parameters changed.

• To change the stitch press the clr button and then


press the pattern group selection button to choose a
new stitch.

• To change its parameters press the stitch length, stitch


width, mirror image, double needle or elongation but-
ton.

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Special Functions

Memory Editing functions - Insert an additional stitch

Note

Requirement: with existing patterns in Memory.

• Press the memory button to enter the Memory Mode.

• Use the arrow buttons to choose the desired Memory


file.

• Press the OK button to enter the selected Memory file.


– The cursor stays at the first position.

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Special Functions

• Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the posi-


tion where you want to insert a new stitch.

• Press the pattern group selection button to enter the


pattern group selection browser and choose a new
stitch.

Note

The parameters of the selected stitch, such as stich length,


stitch width, mirror image, double needle and elongation can
be altered by pressing the respective button.

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Special Functions

Memory Editing functions - Delete a stored stitch


• Press the memory button to enter the Memory Mode.

• Use the arrow buttons to choose desired Memory file.

• Press the OK button to enter the selected Memory file.


– The cursor stays at the first position.

• Use the arrow buttons to select the stitch that should


be deleted.

• Press the clr button to delete the pattern and all pat-
terns that come next will move one position forward.

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Special Functions

Memory Editing functions - Delete ALL


• Repeat steps from «Delete a stored stitch».

• When pressing the clr button keep it pressed for a few


seconds until the machine asks again if everything
should be deleted.

• Press the OK button if all patterns should be deleted


and the machine returns to the previous Memory file
which is empty now.

• Press the clr button if they shouldn’t be deleted and the


machine returns to the previous Memory file with all
stored patterns.

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Embroidery

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Embroidery

Important Embroidery information


Embroidery threads

A good quality thread is essential for embroidery to avoid poor


stitch formation, thread breakage, etc.

Embroidery is particularly effective if you use 40wt glossy


rayon or polyester embroidery threads as upper threads. They
are available in a wide range of colors for beautiful embroidery.

Polyester threads
Polyester with a brilliant sheen is a hard wearing colorfast
thread and has a high tensile strength which is suitable for all
types of embroidery.

Rayon threads
Rayon is a soft viscose fiber with a brilliant sheen and suitable
for fine, delicate embroidery, or items that will not receive
excessive wear and tear.

Metallic threads
Metallic thread is a light- to medium weight thread suitable for
special effects in embroidery.
Reduce the speed and the upper thread tension when
embroidering with metallic threads.

Embroidery needle
• Correct size thread must correspond with correct size
needle.
• Replace the needle regularly.

Note

Use the vertical spool pin and attach the supplemental


thread guide (optional accessory) when using metallic or
specialty threads. A Metafil 130/705H-MET need is recom-
mended for embroidering with metallic threads. Adjust upper
thread tension and reduce the embroidery speed.

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Embroidery

Lower threads

Bobbin Fill (special bobbin thread)


Bobbin Fill is an especially soft and light polyester thread suit-
able for bobbin thread. This special bobbin thread ensures a
steady thread tension and an optimal intertwining of the upper
and bobbin thread.

Darning and embroidery thread


Fine mercerized cotton thread which is suitable for embroider-
ing on cotton.

Note

In most cases, bobbin thread for embroidery is either white


or black. Some special cases require the same thread in top
and bobbin.

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Embroidery Setup

Details of Embroidery module


1 Embroider
2 Embroidery arm
3 USB port
4 Embroidery module release lever
5 Embroidery hoop attachment brackets
6 Hoop-securing lever
7 Embroidery module connection
8 Embroidery module connector plug

Note

Do not touch the embroidery arm. The connector could be


damaged, and it may cause malfunctions.

Do not lift up on the embroidery arm, and do not forcefully


move it. It may cause malfunctions.

Do not carry the embroidery module by holding it at the


release button area.

The foot control is disabled as long as the embroidery


module is connected.

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Embroidery Setup

Attaching the embroidery foot

AtteNtioN!

Turn power switch to off («O») when carrying out any of the
following operations!

• Raise the presser foot.


• Press the black lever (a) and the foot will disengage.

• Remove the presser foot holder (c) by unscrewing


(counter-clockwise) the presser foot bar attaching
screw (b).

• Attach the embroidery foot to the presser foot holder


bar.
• Press the embroidery foot on firmly from behind with
your index finger and tighten the screw.

Note

To achieve a better sewing result when using thick material,


insert the darning/embroidery foot. Adjust the thread tension
if necessary. (Refer to page 63 for presser foot attachment.)

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Embroidery Setup

Connecting the embroidery module

AtteNtioN!

Turn power switch to off («O») when carrying out any of the
following operations!

• Remove the sewing table to the left side.

• Move the feed dog control to lower the feed dog (b).
a

a
b

• Insert the embroidery module connection into the


machine connection port.
• Push lightly until the module clicks into place.

• Insert the plug into the embroidery module connector


of the machine.

AtteNtioN!

Align the arrow on the plug (a) with the arrow on the
machine (b).

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Removing the embroidery unit

AtteNtioN!

Turn power switch to off («O») when carrying out any of the
following operations!

• Remove the embroidery module connector plug.

• Press the embroidery module release button on the


left, underneath the embroidery module and slide the
module to the left to remove it.

b a
Note

When you finish the work, move the feed dog control to a b
raise the feed dog (a). b a
b

a
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b
a
Embroidery Setup

Embroidery hoop
1 Inner hoop
2 Centering ribs for embroidery template
3 Center mark
4 Outer hoop
5 Embroidery hoop connector
6 Hoop size
7 Adjustment screw

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Embroidery Setup

Hooping the fabric

• Loosen the embroidery hoop adjustment screw on the


outer hoop.
• Separate the inner and outer hoop by removing the
inner hoop upward.

• The fabric is hooped with the right side up.


• Place the fabric with the stabilizer material on top of the
outer hoop.

• Press the inner hoop down.


• Push down firmly until the inner hoop fits securely into
the outer hoop.
• Align the fabric with the inner hoop (a) and the outer
hoop (b).

• Tighten the adjustment screw to secure the fabric.


• Tighten the fabric by hand.
• After tightening the fabric, make sure that the fabric is
stretched tautly in the hoop.

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Using embroidery templates

• Mark the center position of the design to be embroi-


dered using a chalk pen.

• Place the embroidery template on the inner frame.

• Align the fabric with the base line of the embroidery


template.

• Place the inner frame over the fabric on the outer frame
and stretch the fabric.

• Remove the embroidery template.

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Embroidery Setup

Attaching the embroidery hoop


• Raise the presser foot.
• Place the embroidery hoop under the presser foot.
• Attach the embroidery hoop, plug the embroidery hoop
connector into the hoop securing lever from the front to
the back until it clicks.

Removing the embroidery hoop


• Raise the presser foot.
• Press the snap on the embroidery hoop holder down.
• Pull the hoop towards you smoothly and carefully.

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Stabilizer

Tear-away stabilizers
• Excess is easily torn away.
• One or more layers can be used.
• Available in different weights.
• For more stability, apply to the wrong side of the mate-
rial with temporary adhesive spray before hooping.
• Carefully tear away excess stabilizer from the back of
the embroidery after stitching.
• Designs are not skewed.
• Stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered areas.

Application
– For all woven materials and materials without
stretch.

Cut-away stabilizers
• One or more layers can be used.
• Available in different weights.
• For more stability, apply to the wrong side of the mate-
rial with temporary adhesive spray before hooping.
• Carefully cut away from the back of the embroidery
after stitching.
• Designs are not skewed.
• Stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered areas.

Application
– For all elastic materials.

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Adhesive Spray

Avoid using spray adhesive next to your embroidery system.


• At a distance of 25-30 cm use adhesive spray carefully.
• Spray the stabilizer and adhere to the wrong side of the
material carefully smoothing material so that there are
no puckers.

Application
– Stretch and knitted material: to retain shape.
– Smooth material: to avoid slipping of material lay-
ers.
– Appliqués can be exactly positioned.
– Material pieces: position material pieces on stabi-
lizer, e.g.pocket flaps.
– Napped materials (i.e. velvet) that should not be
clamped in the hoop to avoid getting hoop marks.
– To fix the parts to be embroidered.

Spray starch for additional stiffening


Spray starch is ideal for additional stiffening of fine, soft or
loosely woven materials.
• Spray the area to be embroidered
• Let dry; or press gently with a warm iron if necessary
• Always use an additional stabilizer such as water solu-
ble stabilizer on the wrong side of the material.

Application
– Ideal for fine, loosely woven materials, e.g. batiste,
fine linen, etc.

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Iron-on interfacing

Iron-on interfacings are available in a variety of weights. Iron-


on interfacings should be selected to suit the material being
used. Use an iron-on interfacing which is easily removable
from the material.
• Iron-on interfacings are pressed (fused) to the wrong
side of the material

Application:
– To provide body and shape for the materials onto
which designs will be placed, use the appropriate
stabilizer.

Paper-backed adhesive stabilizer


• Place stabilizer in hoop, paper side up. Note
• Use a pointed object (e.g. scissors) to score the paper.
• Remove paper to reveal the self-adhesive surface. Make sure that the adhesive residue on needle, stitch plate
– The self-adhesive surface reveals. and hook area is removed.
• Position the material to be embroidered on the stabi-
lizer and smoothen the area.

Application:
– Intended for delicate materials such as jersey or silk
etc.
– For hard-to-hoop parts and materials.

Water soluble stabilizer


Water soluble stabilizers look like plastic wrap. Dissolve stabi- Note
lizer in warm water when the embroidery is complete. Water
soluble stabilizers are ideal protection for materials with a
thick or looped pile such as toweling. This prevents the For lace embroidery place one or two layers of water soluble
threads from sinking into the material and prevents the mate- stabilizer in hoop (as the design is not embroidered on any
rial from showing through the embroidery stitches. material, only the thread embroidered design is left). Embro-
• Place on top of the material. idery designs must be combined with short stitches other-
• Place all the layers together into the embroidery hoop. wise the individual designs may fall out.
• Use adhesive spray to fix stabilizer if necessary.
• For material with a pile, reinforce with additional, suit-
able stabilizer on the wrong side.
• After dissolving lay the design down flat and let dry.

Application:
– Ideal for toweling, velvet, bouclé etc.
– Ideal for fine, sheer materials such as organdy,
batiste, etc.
– For lace embroidery.

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Embroidery Selection

Embroidery Design types

An embroidery design can be selected from the following


types available.

– Built-in Embroidery Designs


– Built-in Embroidery Letters
– Designs from USB stick

• Use the right/ left arrow buttons to select and press the
OK button.
• Select and press the OK button to enter the selected
Embroidery design Group.

Built-in Embroidery Designs

There is a total of 100 designs.


The designs are embroidered by changing the upper thread
according to the instructions shown on the displayed.

Built-in Embroidery Letters

Choose from upper case/ lower case/special charac-


ter/ number & symbol.

Designs from USB stick

To sew the designs from the USB stick.

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Built-in Embroidery Designs

• Use the arrow buttons to choose the built-in embroi-


dery designs and press the OK button.

There will be 3 designs on the display.


• Use the right/left arrow buttons to switch.

To move forward or back by 3 designs.


• Press the up/down arrow buttons.

• Or just press the number buttons for direct selection.


(E.g. No.26)

• Press the OK button to enter the editing display.

Note

On the editing display the embroidery design may be moved


forward/backward & right/left, resized from 80% - 120% or
rotated by pressing the respective button. For detailed
description see page 105.

• Press the OK button to prepare embroidery.


– A warning message appears reminding you to
check the embroidery hoop size.
• Press the OK button to confirm and enter the embroi-
dery display. Now you can start to embroider.

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Embroidery Selection

Built-in Embroidery Letters

• Use the arrow button to choose the built-in Embroidery


Letters and press the OK button.

• Press the arrow buttons to choose the letters.


• Press the OK button to select the desired letter.
• Press the clr button to delete a letter.

To move forward or back by 3 letters.


• Press the up/down arrow buttons.

• Move the cursor to the icon at the lower right corner.

Switch between upper case/lower case /


special character/number & symbol
• Pressing the OK button.
– Upper case
– Lower case
– Special characters
– Number & symbols

• Enter some letters, e.g. Abc.


• After editing, move the cursor to the icon on the right
side in the middle of the display.

• Press the OK button to enter the editing display.

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• Press the OK button to prepare embroidery.


– A warning message appears reminding you to
check the embroidery hoop size.

• Press the OK button to confirm and enter the embroi-


dery display. Now you can start to embroider.

Designs from USB stick

The embroidery module provides a USB port to connect your


USB stick.
Via the USB stick you can transfer embroidery designs to the
machine and the Embroidery designs can be recalled from the
USB stick.

Connecting and removing from USB port


• Insert the USB stick into the USB port on the left side
of the embroidery module.
• To remove, carefully pull the USB stick out.
AtteNtioN!

When attaching the USB Stick to the embroidery module wait


5 seconds and then choose the USB icon and press the OK
button.

Recalling the design from USB stick


• Use the arrow buttons to choose the USB icon and
press the OK button.

• Use the arrow buttons to choose the desired embroi-


dery design and then press the OK button.

Note

This embroidery machine reads .exp format only.

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Embroidery Selection

Starting to embroider
After the preparations are done, you can start embroidering.
Select the embroidery thread according to the information
shown on the display.
When using pure .exp designs from the internet you may find
the color information in their document.

• Prepare the embroidery thread, thread the needle and


attach the embroidery foot.

• Lead the thread through the embroidery foot hole, and


hold it lightly in your left hand.

AtteNtioN!

If the thread is pulled too tightly, the needle may break or


bend.

Do not allow anything to hit the arm while embroidering. The


design might become distorted.

• Lower the presser foot

Note

Before pressing the Start/Stop button, press OK button and


then the arrow buttons can be used to move the first stitch
to desired position.

This is especially used with border embroidering.

• Press Start/Stop button to start embroidering.


• After sewing 5 to 6 stitches, press the Start/Stop but-
ton again to stop the machine.

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• Raise the presser foot.


• Cut the thread at the beginning of the stitching.
• Lower the presser foot.

• Press the Start/Stop button to continue embroidering.

When the first colour is completed, the machine stops auto-


matically.
• The message «Raise presser foot» is displayed.

After raising, change the thread according to the information


on the display.

• Re-thread with the next colour and press the OK but-


ton to confirm.
• Repeat the same actions.

When the embroidery is completed, the machine stops auto-


matically and this message appears.
• Press the OK button to return to the design selection
display.

Note

To simply threading of the new thread color and for easier


trim of the jumping stitches the embroidery hoop can be
moved forwards by pressing the Auto-Lock/Sequence
button. By pressing the Auto-Lock/Sequence button again,
the embroidery hoop goes back to the correct position.

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Editing the Embroidery Design


Basic setting

You can edit and combine designs to create original embroi-


dery.
After selecting the embroidery design.
• Press the OK button to open the editing display.

Embroidery hoop

These icons start flashing if the design has been resized, the
layout has been altered or the recommended embroidery
hoop size has been changed.
Embroidery hoop icons that appear in gray cannot be used.

Mirroring the Design

• Press this button to mirror the embroidery design hori-


zontally.
– The LCD display icon for mirror imaging of the
design appears.

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Resizing the Design

• Press the button to resize the embroidery design.

You can change the size of embroidery design from 80% to


120% of the original size.

When you press the button, the resizing display will open.

Use the arrow buttons to alter the size, the size will change in
5%-steps each time you press the arrow button.

• Press to enlarge the size of the design.

• Press to reduce the size of the design.

• Press the OK button to save the new size and return


the editing display.

Note

Not all designs are suitable to be scaled to 80%.

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Rotating the Design

• Press the button to rotate the embroidery design.

It will rotate 90 degrees clockwise each time when pressing


the button, the angle of the design will be shown.

The icon to rotate the design appears.

Single/ Multi color

• Press the button to set the single or multi color for the
embroidery design.

Multi color

Single color

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Advanced settings

• Press the button to open the setup program and alter


the embroidery mode settings.
• Press the button again to save the settings and leave
the setup program.

In the setup program, the machine settings or function for


embroidery can be customized or executed.

There are 6 functions in the program, use the arrow buttons


to select the function.

CutWork Tool

The basic setting refers to the sewing needle.


• The Cutwork tool can be selected via the arrow but-
tons.
• Confirm the selection with the OK button.

Inch/mm options

The default unit setting is millimeter.


• You can set your machine‘s measuring unit to either
inch or millimeter by pressing the arrow buttons.

Embroidery maximum speed

The default speed setting is 600 spm.


• The maximum sewing speed can be altered from 350
to 600 spm for embroidery sewing by pressing the
arrow buttons.

Software version information

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Embroidery Selection

Acoustic signal

The acoustic signal sound can be set on/ off by pressing the
arrow buttons.

Embroidery arm return

• Press the OK button and the arm will move to the


home position.

AtteNtioN!

Do not return the arm with the embroidery hoop attached.

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Load a Design after interruption


• Press the button to open the type selection display.

• Use the arrow buttons to choose the design from Built-


in Embroidery designs or from USB stick.

• Press the OK button to confirm the selection.

• Use the arrow buttons or just press the number but-


tons to select the desired design.

Make all necessary editings, i.e mirroring, resizing, rotating.

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Embroidery Selection

• Press the OK button to prepare embroidery.


– A warning message appears reminding you to
check the embroidery hoop size.

• Press the OK button to confirm and enter the embroi-


dery display.

• Press the button to move the design to the last embroi-


dered color.

• Press the button to move the design to the last embroi-


dered stitch position.

• Lower the presser foot and press start/stop button to


start to embroider.

Note

Always remember all made design editings in case of any


interruption to be able to continue embroidering the design.

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BERNINA CutWork Tool*

* The BERNINA CutWork Tool accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine.

Note

AtteNtioN!

Turn power switch to off («O») when carrying out any of the
following operations.

Preparation
Attach the Darning/Embroidery foot
• Loosen the needle clamp screw (a) to remove the
needle.
• Insert the CutWork Tool with the flat side back, fully up
to the top (b).
• Tighten the needle clamp screw (a) again.
• Attach the embroidery module

Note

In CutWork Mode the upper thread sensor is disabled.

When a CutWork Design is selected the machine makes all


necessary settings automatically.

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Embroidery Selection

Switch from Embroidery Mode to Cutting Mode

Depending on the selected designs, the machine is making all


necessary settings automatically.
• Switching from Embroidery Mode to Cutting Mode can
be made manually too.

• Open the Setup program and use the arrow buttons to


choose the CutWork Tool or to choose the sewing
needle.

• Press the OK button to confirm.

– In Cutting Mode following display is shown.

– In Embroidery Mode following display is shown.

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Start to Cut

Upload the CutWork Design via the USB Stick to the machine.
• The display will show the CutWork Design with „Cut 1“.

• Press Start/Stop button and start to cut.

– When Cut 1 is completed, the machine stops auto-


matically The message „Raise presser foot“ is dis-
played

• After raising, turn the CutWork Tool according to the


information on the display.

• Turn the CutWork Tool to next Cut and press the OK


button to confirm.
• Repeat the same actions.

When the cutting is completed, the machine stops automati-


cally and this message appears.
• Press the OK button to return to the design selection
display.

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Warnings

Warning functions
Warning message Warning display

Presser foot is not lowered


This message is displayed when the Start/stop button or
the needle up/down position button is pressed while the
presser foot is raised.

Presser foot is not raised


This message is displayed when the embroidery module
will initialize while the embroidery foot is lowered.

Bobbin winding
This message is displayed when the bobbin winder is
winding the bobbin

Push the bobbin winder spindle to the left


This message is displayed when the bobbin winder
spindle is still positioned to the right.

The upper thread is broken


This message is displayed when the upper thread is
broken.
Please check and rethread the upper thread.

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Warning message Warning display

Bobbin thread is low


This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is
running out.

BH lever is not lowered


This message is displayed when the buttonhole or
darning stitch was selected and the start/stop button
was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised.

BH lever is not lifted


This message is displayed when the stitch other than the
buttonhole or darning stitch was selected and the start/
stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is
down.

Remove the embroidery hoop.


This message is displayed when the embroidery module
will initialize, it is reminding you to remove the embroidery
hoop.

Press the OK button to confirm

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Warnings

Warning message Warning display

Press the needle up/down position button to raise the


needle.
This message is displayed when the embroidery module
is attached and the power is turned on with the needle in
the down position.

Delete design?
This message is displayed when the machine is in
embroidery mode and you pressed the button

The embroidery design can‘t be imported.


This message is displayed either when the machine is in
USB mode, the embroidery design you selected is too
large to fit in the embroidery hoop (110*170mm) or it has
more than 30 colours.

Check the embroidery hoop size.


This message is reminding you to check the embroidery
hoop size.

Change the thread color.


This message is reminding you to change to the next
color part thread.

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Warnings

Warning message Warning display

The embroidery design is completed.

Cannot recognize the data.


This message is displayed when the data of the selected
design is defective.

Loading.
An embroidery design is loading.

Turn off the machine, the plug is not attached cor-


rectly.
The messages are displayed when the embroidery
module plug is not attached correctly.

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Warnings

Warning message Warning display

Embroidery model is not attached correctly.


This message is displayed when the embroidery module
is not attached correctly.

The arm of the embroidery module will move


This message is displayed when the embroidery module
is initializing.

The sewing machine is blocked


The exclamation message means that the thread is
twisted or jammed or the fabric is too thick and the hand
wheel cannot move.
• Please look through the «Trouble shooting guide» on
page 122-126 to resolve the problem.

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Warnings

Warning sound

When operating correctly:


1 beep
• When the memory is full with 20 units of designs:
– 3-short beeps
• When operating incorrectly:
– 3-short beeps
• When the sewing machine is in trouble and can‘t sew:
– 3-short beeps

It means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand


wheel axle can‘t move. Please look through the «Trouble
shooting guide» to find the solution. After the problem has
been solved, the machine will continue sewing.

Note

If the problem is still not solved, please contact your local


dealer.

AtteNtioN!

During sewing, if the thread get jammed inside the hook


stopping the needle from moving and you continue pressing
the foot control, the security switch will stop the machine
completely. In order to restart the sewing machine, you will
have to turn the on/off switch to the OFF position and then
ON again.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the display

AtteNtioN!

Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before


cleaning the display and the sewing machine surface,
otherwise injury or electrical shock may result.

If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use any organic solvents or detergents.

Cleaning the sewing machine surface


If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a
cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the
surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe the surface
again with a dry cloth.

AtteNtioN!

This machine is equipped with a 100mW LED lamp. If lamp


replacement is needed, please contact the nearest autho-
rized retailer.

Cleaning the hook


If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will inter-
fere with the smooth operation of the machine. Check regu-
larly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary.

AtteNtioN!

Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying


out any maintenance.

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Maintenance

• Clean the bobbin holder with a brush.

• Remove the needle, presser foot and presser foot


holder.
• Remove the bobbin cover plate.
• Remove the screw holding the stitch plate and remove
the stitch plate.

• Clean the feed dog and bobbin case with a brush. Also
clean them, using a soft, dry cloth.

Environmental protection
BERNINA is committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact
of our products by continuously improving product Design and our technology of manufacturing. Do not dis-
pose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local
government for information regarding the collection systems available.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the ground-
water and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old appliance
for disposal at least for free of charge.

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Trouble Shooting

Trouble shooting guide


Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem can't be solved, contact the place of purchase or your
nearest authorized dealer.

Problem Cause Correction Reference

12
• The machine is not threaded correctly. – Rethread the machine.

16
• The thread tension is too tight. – Reduce the thread tension. (Lower
number).
Upper thread breaks

19
• The thread is too thick for the needle. – Select a larger needle.

• The needle is not inserted correctly. – Remove and reinsert the needle (flat 15
side towards the back).
12
• The thread is wound around the spool – Remove the spool and wind thread
pin. onto spool.
15
• The needle is damaged. – Replace the needle.

• The bobbin case is not inserted cor- – Remove and reinsert the bobbin case 11
Lower thread

rectly. and pull on the thread. The thread


breaks

should run easily.

• The bobbin case is threaded incor- – Check both bobbin and bobbin case. 11
rectly.

15
• The needle is not inserted correctly. – Remove and reinsert needle (flat side
towards the back).

15
• The needle is damaged. – Insert a new needle.
Skipped stitches

19/20
• The wrong size needle has been used. – Choose a needle to suit the thread.

127-132
• The foot is not attached correctly. – Check and attach correctly.

• The machine is not threaded correctly. – Rethread the machine. 12

17
• The presser foot pressure is not strong – Adjust the presser foot pressure.
enough.

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Problem Cause Correction Reference

15
• The needle is damaged. – Insert a new needle.

15
• The needle is not correctly inserted. – Insert the needle correctly (flat side
towards the back).
19/20
• Wrong needle size for the fabric. – Choose a needle to suit the thread
Needle breaks

and fabric.
21
• The wrong foot is attached. – Select the correct foot.
15
• The needle clamp screw is loose. – Use the screwdriver to tighten the
screw firmly.
21
• The presser foot which is attached is – Attach the presser foot that is appro-
not appropriate for the selected type of priate for the selected type of stitch.
stitch pattern.
16
• The upper thread tension is too tight. – Loosen the upper thread tension.

12
• The machine is not correctly threaded. – Check the threading.

• The bobbin case is not correctly – Thread the bobbin case as illustrated. 11
Loose stitches

threaded.

19/20
• Needle/fabric/thread combination is – The needle size must suit the fabric
wrong. and thread.
16
• Thread tension is wrong. – Correct the thread tension.

• The needle is too thick for the fabric. – Select a finer needle. 19/20
Seam gathers or

• The stitch length is adjusted incor- – Readjust the stitch length. 30


puckers

rectly.
16
• The thread tension is too tight. – Loosen the thread tension.

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Problem Cause Correction Reference

16
• The upper thread tension is too tight. – Loosen the thread tension.

12
• The upper thread is not threaded cor- – Rethread the machine.
rectly.
Seam puckering

19/20
• The needle is too heavy for the fabric – Choose a needle to suit the thread
being sewn. and fabric.
30
• The stitch length is too long for the – Adust the stitch length.
fabric.
17
• The presser foot pressure is not cor- – Adjust the presser foot pressure.
rectly adjusted.
127-132
• The correct presser foot is not used. – Select the correct foot.
Patterns/

distorted
Designs
are

16
• The upper thread tension is too tight. – Loosen the thread tension.

120/121
The machine

• Thread is caught in the hook. – Remove the upper thread and the
jams

bobbin case, turn the handwheel


• The feed dog is packed with lint. backwards and forwards by hand
and remove the thread remnants.
120/121
• Lint has collected on the hook or nee- – Clean the hook and feed dog as
dle bar. described.
The machine is noisy

15
• The needle is damaged. – Replace the needle.
120/121
• Slight humming sound coming from – Remove the upper thread and the
internal motor. bobbin case, turn the handwheel
backwards and forwards by hand
• Thread is caught in the hook. and remove the thread remnants.

• The feed dog is packed with lint.

19/20
• Poor quality thread. – Select a better quality thread.
Uneven stitches,
uneven feed

11
• The bobbin case is threaded incor- – Remove the bobbin case, thread and
rectly. reinsert correctly.

• Fabric has been pulled. – Do not pull the fabric while sewing, let
it be fed by the machine.

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Trouble Shooting

Problem Cause Correction Reference

7
The sewing

• The machine is not turned on. – Turn on the machine.


machine

operate
doesn't

7
• The machine is not plugged in. – Connect the power line plug to the
power outlet.

89
module does

• The embroidery module is not set up – Set the embroidery module up cor-
Embroidery

not move

correctly. rectly.

• No design selected. – Select a design. 98

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Problem Cause Correction Reference

120/121
• The thread is tangled or the bobbin – Remove the tangled thread. When
case, etc., is plugged up. the bobbin case is plugged up, clean
the hook area.
16
• The thread tension is incorrect. – Adjust the tension of the upper
thread.
92
• The fabric is not fully stretched in the – Stretch the fabric properly in the
embroidery hoop. The fabric is embroidery hoop.
loose.
96
• No stabilizer material is attached. – Always use stabilizer material for
embroidery with stretch fabrics, thin
fabrics, fabrics with a loose weave
and fabrics where stitches easily con-
tract.
Embroidery not neatly done

• Objects are placed near the arm or – If the embroidery arm or embroidery
embroidery hoop. hoop bumps into objects, the designs
will be distoreted. Do not place
objects within the range of any
embroidery hoop motion.

• Material coming out of the embroidery – Stretch the fabric on the hoop once
hoop is causing problems. again so that the material coming out
of the embroidery hoop does not
cause problems, rotate the design
and embroider.

• Heavy fabric is being embroidered, – If embroidery is done with the fabric


and the fabric is hanging off the table. hanging off the table, the embroidery
module movement will be affected.
Support the fabric while embroider-
ing.

• The fabric is being caught. It gets – Stop the sewing machine and arrange
jammed. the fabric correctly.

• The arm was moved while the embroi- – If the arm is moved during the pro-
dery hoop was being removed or cess, the design may be distorted.
attached during embroidery. Be careful when removing or attach-
ing the embroidery hoop.

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Stitches Overview

A - Group Stitches
Stitch Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Tension Presser  Reverse Auto-Lock (L)  Mirror Width Double needle / MEM

Foot • Tie off Auto-Stop (S) T Presser foot T Presser foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

00 3.5 0.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T  L  2.0~5.0 (0.5) 

01 2.0 1.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  3.0~4.0 (0.5) 

02 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

03 3.5 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 0.5~4.5 (0.5) 3-5 F • S / T 2.5~5.0 (0.5) /T 

04 3.5 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 0.5~4.5 (0.5) 3-5 F • S / T 2.5~5.0 (0.5) /T 

05 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

06 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

07 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

08 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

09 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

10 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

11 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

12 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~4.5 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

13 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

14 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

15 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

16 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

17 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

18 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

19 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

20 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

21 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

22 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

23 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

24 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

25 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

26 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

27 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

28 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

29 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

30 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

31 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

32 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

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Stitch Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Tension Presser  Reverse Auto-Lock (L)  Mirror Width Double needle / MEM

Foot • Tie off Auto-Stop (S) T Presser foot T Presser foot

33 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

34 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

35 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

36 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

37 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

38 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

39 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.5~2.0 (0.5) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

40 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 2-4 A • S  4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

41 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

42 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~2.0 (0.5) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

43 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

44 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 2-4 A • S  3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

45 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 2-4 A • S  3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

46 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

47 6.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

48 6.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  5.0 (0.5) 

49 4.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

50 4.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

51 6.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

52 6.0 5.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  5.0 (0.5) 

53 6.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

54 6.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

55 6.0 5.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  5.0 (0.5) 

56 5.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~4.5 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

57 3.0 2.0~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 3.0~4.5(0.25) 3-5 T • S  2.0~5.0 (0.5) 

58 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~4.5 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

59 4.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~4.5 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

60 3.5 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

61 3.5 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

62 3.5 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

63 3.5 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

64 6.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~4.5 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

65 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~4.5 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

66 6.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

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Stitch Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Tension Presser  Reverse Auto-Lock (L)  Mirror Width Double needle / MEM

Foot • Tie off Auto-Stop (S) T Presser foot T Presser foot

67 5.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

68 4.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

69 6.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

70 5.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

71 7.0 1.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~4.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

72 6.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

73 6.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

74 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~4.5 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

75 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5 3-5 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

76 6.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

77 4.5 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

78 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

79 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

80 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

81 6.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

82 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

83 4.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5 3-5 T • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

84 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

85 5.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S  4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

86 5.0 2.5~5.5 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 D –– –– –– –– ––

87 7.0 5.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 D –– –– –– –– ––

88 5.0 2.5~5.5 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 D –– –– –– –– ––

89 5.0 2.5~5.5 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 D –– –– –– –– ––

90 7.0 5.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 D –– –– –– –– ––

91 7.0 5.5~7.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 D –– –– –– –– ––

92 6.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~2.0 (0.5) 2-4 D –– –– –– –– ––

93 6.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 2-4 D –– –– –– –– ––

94 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 0.5 0.5~1.0 (0.1) 2-4 D –– –– –– –– ––

95 7.0 7.0, 6.0, 5.0 –– –– 2-4 A –– –– –– –– ––

96 7.0 7.0, 6.0, 5.0 –– –– 2-4 A –– –– –– –– ––

97 3.5 3.5~4.5 (0.5) –– –– 2-4 H –– –– –– –– ––

98 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~2.0 (0.5) 3-5 D –– –– –– –– ––

99 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~2.0 (0.5) 3-5 D –– –– –– –– ––

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B - Group Stitches
Stitch Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Tension Presser  Reverse Auto-Lock (L)  Mirror Width Double needle / MEM

Foot • Tie off Auto-Stop (S) T Presser foot T Presser foot

Auto Manual Auto Manual

00 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

01 6.0 4.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.5~5.0 (0.5) 

02 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

03 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

04 6.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

05 5.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

06 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

07 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

08 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

09 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

10 7.0 4.0~7.0(0.5) 1.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

11 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

12 6.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

13 6.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

14 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

15 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

16 6.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

17 5.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

18 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

19 6.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

20 6.0 4.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.5~5.0 (0.5) 

21 5.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

22 5.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

23 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

24 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

25 7.0 5.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~4.5( 0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 5.0 (0.5) 

26 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

27 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0(0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

28 3.0 1.5~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.0~5.0 (0.5) 

29 6.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

30 3.5 0.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.0~5.0 (0.5) 

31 5.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

32 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

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Stitch Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Tension Presser  Reverse Auto-Lock (L)  Mirror Width Double needle / MEM

Foot • Tie off Auto-Stop (S) T Presser foot T Presser foot

33 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

34 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

35 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

36 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

37 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

38 5.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

39 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

40 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

41 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

42 7.0 4.0~7.0(0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

43 6.0 4.0~7.0(0.5) 2.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

44 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

45 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

46 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

47 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

48 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

49 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

50 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

51 5.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

52 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

53 7.0 5.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 5.0 (0.5) 

54 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

55 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

56 5.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

57 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 2.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

58 7.0 4.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.5~5.0 (0.5) 

59 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

60 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

61 7.0 5.0~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 5.0 (0.5) 

62 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

63 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

64 7.0 4.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.5~5.0 (0.5) 

65 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

66 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

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Stitch Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Tension Presser  Reverse Auto-Lock (L)  Mirror Width Double needle / MEM

Foot • Tie off Auto-Stop (S) T Presser foot T Presser foot

67 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

68 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

69 7.0 5.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 5.0 (0.5) 

70 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

71 6.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

72 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

73 7.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

74 5.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

75 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

76 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

77 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~2.5 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

78 7.0 5.0~7.0( 0.5) 0.5 0.3~1.0 (0.1) 3-5 A • S –– 5.0 (0.5) 

79 6.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.0~2.5 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

80 3.5 1.5~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.0~5.0 (0.5) 

81 5.0 2.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~2.5 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.0~5.0 (0.5) 

82 7.0 3.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~2.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.0~5.0 (0.5) 

83 7.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 1.5 1.5~4.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

84 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

85 5.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

86 7.0 5.0~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 5.0 (0.5) 

87 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

88 5.0 4.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 1.5~2.5 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 4.0~5.0 (0.5) 

89 5.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

90 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

91 6.0 5.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 5.0 (0.5) 

92 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 A • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

93 5.0 2.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 2.5~5.0 (0.5) 

94 5.0 4.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 4.5~5.0 (0.5) 

95 7.0 5.0~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 5.0 (0.5) 

96 7.0 4.5~7.0 (0.5) 3.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 4.5~5.0 (0.5) 

97 7.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 2.0~2.5 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

98 6.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.5 2.0~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

99 5.0 3.5~7.0 (0.5) 2.0 1.5~3.0 (0.5) 3-5 T • S –– 3.5~5.0 (0.5) 

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Start Screen
00 - Butterfly 01 - Beach Logo

4‘086 5‘622

71.9 mm 100.4 mm

49.2 mm 89.6 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 5

02 - Jewel Flower 03 - Night Ballon

3‘741 12‘017

80.8 mm 72.4 mm

95.2 mm 91.8 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
13

04 - Parrot 05 - Lil‘ Fish

16‘929 8‘045

73.8 mm 76.2 mm

129.8 mm 76 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5
9 10 11 12

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06 - Hummingbird 07 - Pop Flowers

4‘936 7‘637

92.2 mm 63.4 mm

69.8 mm 64.0 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 5

Seasons

08 - Scarecrow 09 - Happy Sun

10‘547 9‘535

77.4 mm 70.4 mm

98.6 mm 69.7 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5
9

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10 - Camping 11 - Shells and Starfish

14‘267 8‘675

88.1 mm 88.4 mm

67.5 mm 69.7 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 9
13 14

12 - Big Fireworks 13 - Fireworks

7‘283 6‘308

80.5 mm 80.8 mm

126.2 mm 99.0 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 5 6 7 8

14 - Pumpins & Vine 15 - Pumpkins 2

11‘165 10‘441

88.8 mm 99.8 mm

66.4 mm 87.4 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
9 10 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16

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16 - Fall Corner 17 - Fall Leaves

10‘704 9‘881

101.6 mm 74.0 mm

91.5 mm 101.6 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12

18 - Pine Cones 20 - Santa 1

6‘402 33‘204

76.2 mm 107.9 mm

87.2 mm 155.0 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
19 - Summer
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24

16‘344

82.8 mm

103.0 mm

Colors
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8

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21 - Santa 2 22 - Candle

7‘691 8‘271

66.8 mm 100.8 mm

102.0 mm 113.8 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1
5 6 7

23 - Redwork Ornament 24 - Redwork Candy Cane

3‘260 5‘090

98.8 mm 66.0 mm

62.6 mm 97.4 mm

Colors Colors
1 1

25 - Snowflake 26 - Breezy (Snowman)

4‘708 15‘888

76.4 mm 89.0 mm

76.2 mm 95.2 mm

Colors Colors
1 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15

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Sports
27 - Sunrise on the Greens 28 - Golf

10‘262 10‘465

92.0 mm 94.6 mm

49.9 mm 49.9 mm

Colors Colors

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
9

29 - Baseball 30 - Soccer Player

9‘704 8‘050

127.4 mm 83.6 mm

41.3 mm 95.2 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1
5 6 7

31 - Soccer Smiley 32 - Blue Race Car

17‘079 11‘484

89.4 mm 98.6 mm

80.4 mm 38.4 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8

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33 - Motorcycle 34 - Sailing

5‘160 14‘716

89.1 mm 87.3 mm

55.6 mm 88.6 mm

Colors Colors
1 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8

35 - Fishing 36 - Hunting

6‘450 5‘158

101.2 mm 104.8 mm

60.8 mm 58.8 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 1

37 - Baseball 38 - Snowboarding

4‘452 11‘692

78.2 mm 82.6 mm

93.4 mm 99.0 mm

Colors Colors

1 2 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12

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Decoration
39 - Milky Way Ellipse 40 - Pop Flower 1

7‘078 3‘785

101.6 mm 50.2 mm

41.0 mm 50.9 mm

Colors Colors

1 2 3 1 2 3

41 - Sewing Border 42 - Heart Monogram

2‘455 3‘734

86.5 mm 98.8 mm

34.2 mm 57.4 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3
5 6

43 - Lace Bouquet 44 - Heart Design

11‘144 4‘375

92.0 mm 65.4 mm

88.9 mm 56.4 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 1 2 3 4

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45 - Lace Heart Border 46 - Flowered Heart

12‘428 5‘192

67.0 mm 70.4 mm

151.6 mm 89.0 mm

Colors Colors
1 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8

47 - Fancy Gizmo Border 48 - Lace Flower

2‘665 7‘276

98.6 mm 56.5 mm

33.2 mm 98.6 mm

Colors Colors

1 1

49 - Lace Paisley

6‘188

71.1 mm

97.9 mm

Colors
1

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Flowers
50 - Lily 51 - Aster

14‘243 8‘531

95.4 mm 72.0 mm

87.4 mm 89.2 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 5 6

52 - Flowers 3 53 - White Daisies

6‘707 15‘642

58.8 mm 76.2 mm

71.9 mm 268.1 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 5 6 7 8
9 10

54 - Sunflower Border 55 - Daisy Wreath

4‘903 7‘995

98.8 mm 86.3 mm

21.8 mm 87.1 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 1 2 3 4
5

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56 - 3 Sunflowers 57 - 2 Roses

16‘592 17‘255

98.6 mm 71.0 mm

71.4 mm 136.0 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5 6
9

58 - Magnolia & Dogwood Corner 59 - Flowers 3

23‘636 3‘667

107.0 mm 90.6 mm

138.8 mm 127.0 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 13
17 18 19

60 - Flowers 61 - Grapes 1

2‘442 4‘076

86.0 mm 61.2 mm

117.8 mm 65.4 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 5

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62 - Strawberries 63 - Floral Border

7‘984 3‘437

62.5 mm 98.0 mm

90.5 mm 34.0 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2
5 6 7 8
9

64 - Boston Ivy 65 - Flower Chain

6‘944 4‘675

85.3 mm 132.6 mm

88.9 mm 51.8 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 1

66 - Flower Frill 67 - Floral Swag

5‘977 7‘154

89.6 mm 98.6 mm

53.4 mm 85.4 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2
5

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68 - Edelweiss 69 - Bouquet Applique

8‘198 9‘150

102.9 mm 91.3 mm

58.5 mm 146.6 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5

Children

70 - Rocking Horse 71 - Rattle

6‘238 5‘630

70.2 mm 98.6 mm

74.0 mm 76.4 mm

Colors Colors

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 5 6

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72 - Balloons 73 - Teddy Bear

14‘239 15‘877

88.8 mm 78.2 mm

98 mm 106.4 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 9 10 11

74 - Grizzly 75 - 1910 Locomotive

17‘306 14‘720

72.8 mm 93.2 mm

89.1 mm 47.2 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
9 9 10

76 - Pirates 77 - Easter Girl in Flowers

21‘996 18‘792

94.2 mm 98.8 mm

98.5 mm 78.6 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12

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78 - Gardening Hat 79 - Cute Bunny

9‘629 4‘502

101.8 mm 38.4 mm

59.2 mm 53.8 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 9 10 11

80 - It's a Girl 81 - It‘s a Boy

8‘201 7‘263

96.0 mm 103.0 mm

99.6 mm 84.1 mm

Colors Colors

1 2 3 1 2

82 - Girls Rule 83 - I Love You

13‘778 5‘996

98.6 mm 99.5 mm

90.3 mm 81.2 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 1 2

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Animals
84 - Moonlit Bats 85 - Dragonfly

6‘888 10‘428

65.2 mm 98.3 mm

51.4 mm 62.4 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10

86 - Hummingbird 2 87 - Eagle

3‘814 14‘401

71.0 mm 89.0 mm

84.8 mm 120.6 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5 6
9 10

88 - Dove 89 - Zebra

9‘595 11‘235

102.8 mm 98.6 mm

120.4 mm 74.1 mm

Colors Colors
1 1 2

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90 - Gazelles 91 - Giraffe

15‘215 7‘008

90.7 mm 106.0 mm

94.6 mm 114.3 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1
5 6 7 8
9

92 - Lion 93 - Buck

9‘140 18‘699

95.0 mm 88.0 mm

127.0 mm 88.0 mm

Colors Colors
1 1 2 3

94 - Deer Head 95 - Kitty 2

5‘733 1‘380

65.6 mm 75.0 mm

101.1 mm 68.6 mm

Colors Colors
1 1

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96 - Wolf 97 - Moorish Idol

23‘313 18‘831

99.0 mm 89.0 mm

77.2 mm 85.6 mm

Colors Colors
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
9 10 9 10 11 12
13 14

98 - Horse 99 - Dragon

11‘383 17‘151

99.2 mm 68.2 mm

86.8 mm 152.6 mm

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