Brother NV1200 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.
This machine is intended for household use.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock
1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning,
when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the
machine unattended.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual
• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp
the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.
• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.
3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest
authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4 Always keep your work area clear:

• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Do not store objects on the foot controller.
• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
5 Special care is required when sewing:

• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.
• Switch the sewing machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments
in the needle area.
• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.
• Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand
stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.
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6 This machine is not a toy:

• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.
• Do not use outdoors.
7 For a longer service life:

• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store
the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders
can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.
• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet,
needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.
8 For repair or adjustment:

• If the Light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer.
• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table
in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem
persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.
Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual.
Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
Save these instructions.
The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY
IMPORTANT
• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the
mark, rating as marked on plug.
• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.
• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you
should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.
FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

This sewing machine is not intended to be used by young children, and assistance may be required if
used by a person with a disability.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................1

Introduction ........................................................................................................................7
Sewing Machine Features ....................................................................................................7
Accessories..........................................................................................................................8
Included accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Optional accessories ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ...................................................................11
Front view ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Needle and presser foot section ...................................................................................................................... 12
Right-side/rear view ........................................................................................................................................12
Operation buttons ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Operation panel.............................................................................................................................................. 14
GETTING READY 15
Turning the Machine On/Off.............................................................................................16
Power supply precautions ............................................................................................................................... 16
Turning on the machine .................................................................................................................................. 17
Turning off the machine .................................................................................................................................. 17
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation............................................................................18
Viewing the LCD............................................................................................................................................. 18
Changing the machine settings ........................................................................................................................ 19
Checking machine operating procedures ........................................................................................................ 21
Winding/Installing the Bobbin...........................................................................................23
Bobbin precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Winding the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................23
Installing the bobbin ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Upper Threading ...............................................................................................................29
About the spool of thread ................................................................................................................................ 29
Threading the upper thread ............................................................................................................................. 29
Threading the needle ...................................................................................................................................... 32
Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) ................................................................ 33
Using the twin needle ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Pulling up the bobbin thread........................................................................................................................... 36
Replacing the Needle ........................................................................................................38
Needle precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 38
Needle types and their uses............................................................................................................................. 39
Checking the needle ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Replacing the needle....................................................................................................................................... 40
Replacing the Presser Foot ................................................................................................42
Presser foot precautions .................................................................................................................................. 42
Replacing the presser foot ............................................................................................................................... 42
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder .............................................................................................. 44
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces..................................................................................................45
Free-arm sewing.............................................................................................................................................. 45
SEWING BASICS 47
Sewing...............................................................................................................................48
General sewing procedure .............................................................................................................................. 48
Selecting stitching ........................................................................................................................................... 49
Positioning the fabric ...................................................................................................................................... 50
Starting to sew................................................................................................................................................. 51
Securing the stitching ...................................................................................................................................... 53
Cutting the thread ........................................................................................................................................... 54
Setting the Stitch ...............................................................................................................56
Adjusting the stitch width ................................................................................................................................ 56
Adjusting the stitch length ............................................................................................................................... 57
Adjusting the thread tension ............................................................................................................................ 57
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Useful Functions................................................................................................................59
Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches ....................................................................................... 59
Automatically cutting the thread ..................................................................................................................... 60
Mirroring stitches ............................................................................................................................................ 61
Useful Sewing Tips ............................................................................................................62
Trial sewing .................................................................................................................................................... 62
Changing the sewing direction ........................................................................................................................ 62
Sewing curves ................................................................................................................................................. 62
Adjusting the presser foot pressure .................................................................................................................. 62
Sewing thick fabrics ........................................................................................................................................63
Sewing thin fabrics.......................................................................................................................................... 64
Sewing stretch fabrics...................................................................................................................................... 64
Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics ....................................................................................................................... 64
Sewing an even seam allowance ..................................................................................................................... 64
Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot.............................................................................................. 65
UTILITY STITCHES 67
Stitch Setting Chart ...........................................................................................................68
Utility stitches ................................................................................................................................................. 68
Other stitches.................................................................................................................................................. 72
Selecting Stitching .............................................................................................................75
Stitch types...................................................................................................................................................... 75
Selecting stitching ........................................................................................................................................... 75
Saving stitch settings ....................................................................................................................................... 77
Overcasting Stitches..........................................................................................................79
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” ................................................................................... 79
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”............................................................................................. 80
Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter ............................................................................................. 81
Basic Stitching ...................................................................................................................83
Basting ............................................................................................................................................................ 83
Basic stitching ................................................................................................................................................. 83
Blind Hem Stitching ..........................................................................................................85
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing..................................................................................87
Buttonhole sewing .......................................................................................................................................... 88
Button sewing ................................................................................................................................................. 92
Zipper Insertion.................................................................................................................94
Inserting a centered zipper .............................................................................................................................. 94
Inserting a side zipper ..................................................................................................................................... 96
Zipper/piping Insertion .....................................................................................................99
Inserting a centered zipper .............................................................................................................................. 99
Inserting a piping .......................................................................................................................................... 100
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape ..........................................................................101
Stretch stitching............................................................................................................................................. 101
Elastic attaching ............................................................................................................................................ 101
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ........................................................................103
Appliqué stitching ......................................................................................................................................... 104
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ................................................................................................................... 105
Piecing .......................................................................................................................................................... 105
Quilting ........................................................................................................................................................ 107
Free-motion quilting......................................................................................................................................108
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller ........................................................................................... 109
Reinforcement Stitching ..................................................................................................111
Triple stretch stitching ................................................................................................................................... 111
Bar tack stitching........................................................................................................................................... 111
Darning......................................................................................................................................................... 113
Eyelet Stitching................................................................................................................115
Horizontal Stitching ........................................................................................................116
Decorative Stitching........................................................................................................118
Fagoting ........................................................................................................................................................ 119
Scallop stitching ............................................................................................................................................ 120
Smocking ...................................................................................................................................................... 120
Shell tuck stitching ........................................................................................................................................ 121
Joining .......................................................................................................................................................... 122
Heirloom stitching ........................................................................................................................................ 123
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Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns .............................................................126

Sewing beautiful patterns .............................................................................................................................. 126
Sewing patterns ............................................................................................................................................. 126
Changing the pattern size .............................................................................................................................. 127
Changing the stitch density ........................................................................................................................... 127
Changing the length for satin stitches ............................................................................................................ 128
Shifting patterns ............................................................................................................................................ 129
Combining patterns ....................................................................................................................................... 130
Storing patterns ............................................................................................................................................. 133
Realigning the pattern ................................................................................................................................... 134
Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch)..........................................................................137
Drawing a sketch of the pattern..................................................................................................................... 137
Entering the pattern data ............................................................................................................................... 138
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Examples of designs ......................................................................................................................................140
EMBROIDERY 141
Embroidering Neatly .......................................................................................................142
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What to prepare ............................................................................................................................................ 142
Embroidery step by step ................................................................................................................................ 144
Attaching the Embroidery Foot........................................................................................145
Attaching the embroidery foot....................................................................................................................... 145
Removing the embroidery foot ...................................................................................................................... 147
Attaching the Embroidery Unit........................................................................................148
Embroidery unit precautions ......................................................................................................................... 148
Attaching the embroidery unit....................................................................................................................... 148
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Removing the embroidery unit ...................................................................................................................... 150
Preparing the Fabric ........................................................................................................151
Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric ................................................................................................... 151
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame ..................................................................................................... 152
Attaching the Embroidery Frame.....................................................................................155
Attaching the embroidery frame .................................................................................................................... 155
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Removing the embroidery frame ................................................................................................................... 156

Selecting Embroidery Patterns.........................................................................................157
Copyright information .................................................................................................................................. 157
Embroidery pattern types............................................................................................................................... 157
LCD (liquid crystal display) operation ........................................................................................................... 158
Selecting characters ......................................................................................................................................160
Selecting an embroidery pattern .................................................................................................................... 161
Selecting a frame pattern ............................................................................................................................... 162
Using an embroidery card (sold separately) ................................................................................................... 163
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Embroidering...................................................................................................................164
Sewing attractive finishes .............................................................................................................................. 164
Embroidering a pattern .................................................................................................................................. 165
Appliquéing ................................................................................................................................................. 167
Editing Patterns ...............................................................................................................169
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Adjusting the layout ......................................................................................................................................169

Adjusting the thread tension .......................................................................................................................... 171
Resewing ...................................................................................................................................................... 172
Thread runs out partway through a design..................................................................................................... 172
Stopping while embroidering ........................................................................................................................ 173
Using the Memory Function ............................................................................................175
Embroidery data precautions......................................................................................................................... 175
Storing patterns ............................................................................................................................................. 176
Recalling embroidery
patterns from the computer ........................................................................................................................... 177
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APPENDIX 179
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................................180
Cleaning the machine surface ....................................................................................................................... 180
Cleaning the race .......................................................................................................................................... 180
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................182
Error messages .............................................................................................................................................. 187
Adjusting the LCD......................................................................................................................................... 190
Operation beep ............................................................................................................................................. 190
Canceling the operation beep ....................................................................................................................... 191
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software ...............................................................................192
Index ...............................................................................................................................193
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the
“Important Safety Instructions” (page 1), and then study this manual for the correct operation of the
various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be
accessed for future reference.
Sewing Machine Features
a Simple bobbin-winding
The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread (page 23).
b Built-in stitches
You can select from the built-in stitches available, including utility stitches and decorative stitches (page 68).
c Quick-set bobbin
You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 27).
d Automatic thread cutting
The thread can be cut automatically after sewing (page 60).
e Embroidery
You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional embroidery
cards (page 141).
f Knee lifter
Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric (page 65).
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Accessories
Included accessories
After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged,
contact your retailer.
Note
(For U.S.A. only)
z Foot controller: Model T
This foot controller can be used on this
machine model NV1200.
z The screw of the presser foot holder is
available through your authorized dealer.
(Part code: XA4813-051)
z The organized accessory tray is available,
through your authorized dealer.
(Part code: XC4489-051)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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.

*75/11 2 needles
90/14 2 needles
90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle
(gold colored)
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Part Code Part Code

No. Part Name No. Part Name
U.S.A. / Canada Others U.S.A. / Canada Others
1 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-053 24 Screwdriver (small) X55468-051
2 Overcasting foot "G" XC3098-051 25 Spool cap (large) 130012-054
3 Monogramming foot "N" X53840-351 26 Spool cap (medium) (2) X55260-153
4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-051 27 Spool cap (small) 130013-154
5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-051 28 Extra spool pin XC4654-051
6 Blind stitch foot "R" X56409-051 29 Spool net XA5523-050
XD0501-021(EU area)
7 Button fitting foot "M" 130489-001 30 Foot controller XD8816-021(other areas)
F033N:
8 Walking foot SA140
XC2214-002 31 Operation manual
XD1534-051
F005N:
9 Quilting foot SA129 32 Quick reference guide XD1237-051
XC1948-002
10 Stitch guide foot "P" SA160 F035N:
33 Embroidery foot "Q" XD0474-051
XC1969-002
Adjustable zipper/piping Embroidery set (large)
11 F036N: 34 H 18cm × W 13 cm EF84:
SA161 SA444/EF84
foot XC1970-002 (H 7 inches × W 5 inches) XD0600-002
Embroidery set (extra large
F007N: 35 (multi-position)) EF85:
12 Non stick foot SA114 SA445/EF85
XC1949-002 H 30 cm × W 13 cm XD0601-002
(H 12 inches × W 5 inches)
F027N: Stubilizer material for BM3:
13 Open toe foot SA147
XC1964-002 36 embroidery
SA519 X81175-001
F001N: Embroidery bobbin thread X81164-001
14 1/4 inch quilting foot SA125
XC1944-002 37 (white) SA-EBT
EBT-CEN
15 Side cutter "S" SA177 F054: 38 Alternate bobbin case XC8167-251
XC3879-002 (pink marking)
F016N:
16 Quilting guide SA132 39 Knee lifter XA6941-052
XC2215-002
17 Seam ripper X54243-051 40 USB cable XD0745-051
SFB: GS4:
18 Bobbin (4) SA156 41 Grid sheet set SA527
XA5539-151 XC4549-050
19 Needle set X58358-051 42 Scissors XC1807-121
20 Twin needle X59296-151 43 Hard case XC9701-052
21 Cleaning brush X59476-051 44 Accessory bag XC4487-051
22 Eyelet punch 135793-001 45 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051
23 Screwdriver (large) XC8349-051
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Optional accessories
The following are available as optional accessories.
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No. Part Name
U.S.A. / Canada Others
Embroidery bobbin X81164-001
thread (white) SA-EBT EBT-CEN
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Embroidery bobbin XC5520-001
SAEBT999
thread (black) EBT-CEBN
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2 Embroidery card
Embroidery set (small)
3 H 2 cm × W 6 cm SA442/ EF82:
EF82 XD0598-002
(H 1 inch × W 2-1/2 inches)
Embroidery set (medium)
H 10 cm × W 10 cm SA443/ EF83:
4 EF83 XD0599-002
(H 4 inches × W 4 inches)
BM4:
Water solude stabilizer SA520
X81267-001
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Stubilizer material for BM3:
SA519
embroidery X81175-001
WT5:
6 Wide table SA551
XC9567-152
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Memo
z To obtain optional accessories or parts,
contact your sales representative or the
nearest authorized service center.
z All specifications are correct at the time of
printing. The part codes are subject to
change without notice.
z Visit your nearest authorized retailer for a
complete listing of optional accessories
available for your machine.
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Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before
using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.
Front view
a Thread guide plate h Knee lifter mounting slot

Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when Plug the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot.
threading the upper thread. i Embroidery unit connector slot
b Thread guide cover Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit.
Like with the thread guide plate, pass the thread around j Presser foot lever
the thread guide cover when threading the upper Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower
thread. the presser foot.
c Spool pin k Operation buttons
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. Use these buttons to operate the machine.
d Bobbin winding thread guide l Flat bed attachment
Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding Insert the accessories tray into the accessory
the bobbin thread. compartment of the flat bed attachment. Remove the
e Top cover flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces
Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the such as sleeve cuffs.
spool pin. m Thread cutter
f Bobbin winder Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. n Needle threader lever
g Operation panel Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle.
From the operation panel, stitch settings can be viewed o Thread take-up lever check window
and edited, and operations for using the machine can be Look through the window to check the position of the
displayed (page 14). take-up lever.
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Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view
a Buttonhole lever a Handle

Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes Carry the sewing machine by its handle when
and bar tacks. transporting the machine.
b Thread guide disk b Handwheel
Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to
using the needle threader to thread the needle. raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch.
c Needle bar thread guide c Embroidery card slot
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread Insert the embroidery card.
guide. d USB port connector
d Needle plate Plug the USB cable into the USB port connector.
The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing e Air vent
straight seams. The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be
e Needle plate cover exchanged. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing
Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case machine is being used.
and race. f Main power switch
f Bobbin cover/bobbin case Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine
Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin on and off.
into the bobbin case. g Foot controller jack
g Feed dogs Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. into the foot controller jack.
h Presser foot h Power supply jack
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power
fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate supply jack.
presser foot for the selected stitching. i Feed dog position switch
i Presser foot holder Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.
The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder. j Presser foot pressure dial
Use the presser foot pressure dial to adjust the amount
of pressure that the presser foot applies.
Memo
z Refer to pages 11 through 14 while you are
learning to use your machine.
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Operation buttons
The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.
a Start/stop button
Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The Note
machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of z Do not press the thread cutter button if there
sewing while the button is pressed. When sewing is is no fabric under the presser foot or while
stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details,
the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to
refer to “Starting to sew” (page 51).
The button changes color according to the machine’s the machine may occur.
operation mode. z When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon
Green: The machine is ready to sew or is thread or other special threads, use the
sewing. thread cutter on the side of the machine. For
Red: The machine can not sew. details, refer to “Using the thread cutter”
Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin (page 55).
thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is
moved to the right side.
b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew
reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. Reverse
stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to
sew in the opposite direction. Reinforcement stitches
are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other.
For details, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 53).
c Needle position button
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the
needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.
d Thread cutter button

Press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to
cut both the upper and the bobbin threads. For details,
refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 54).
e Sewing speed controller
Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing
speed.
CAUTION
● Do not press the thread cutter button
after the threads have already been cut,
otherwise the needle may break, the
threads may become tangled or damage
to the machine may occur.
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Operation panel
The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys.
c d
b e
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a LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel)
Selected pattern settings and messages are displayed. f Utility stitch key
Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to perform Press this key to select a utility stitch or decorative stitch
operations. or to design a stitch pattern using the My Custom Stitch
For details, refer to “LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) function.
Operation” (page 18).
g Embroidery key
b Back key Press this key to sew embroidery.
Press to return to the previous screen.
h Settings key
c Previous page key Press to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound,
Displays the previous screen when there are items that and more.
are not displayed on the LCD.
i Sewing machine help key
d Next page key Press to get help on using the sewing machine.
Displays the next screen when there are items that are Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread /
not displayed on the LCD. bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle
replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery
e Memory key frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser
Press to enter character embroidery, combined stitch foot replacement.
patterns, My Custom Stitch patterns, etc into the sewing
machine memory.
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The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.
Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................16
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Power supply precautions ..................................................................................16
Turning on the machine .....................................................................................17
Turning off the machine .....................................................................................17
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation..................................................................18
Viewing the LCD ................................................................................................18
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Changing the machine settings...........................................................................19
Checking machine operating procedures ...........................................................21
Winding/Installing the Bobbin.................................................................................23
Bobbin precautions ............................................................................................23
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Winding the bobbin ...........................................................................................23

Installing the bobbin ..........................................................................................27
Upper Threading .....................................................................................................29
About the spool of thread ..................................................................................29
Threading the upper thread................................................................................29
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Threading the needle..........................................................................................32

Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)..................33
Using the twin needle ........................................................................................34
Pulling up the bobbin thread..............................................................................36
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Replacing the Needle ..............................................................................................38

Needle precautions ............................................................................................38
Needle types and their uses................................................................................39
Checking the needle...........................................................................................40
Replacing the needle ..........................................................................................40
Replacing the Presser Foot ......................................................................................42
Presser foot precautions .....................................................................................42
Replacing the presser foot ..................................................................................42
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder ................................................44
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces........................................................................................45
Free-arm sewing.................................................................................................45
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Turning the Machine On/Off

This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off.
Power supply precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.
WARNING
● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may
result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:
• When you are away from the machine
• After using the machine
• When the power fails during use
• When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection
• During electrical storms
CAUTION
● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to
them. Fire or electric shock may result.
● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.
● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to
remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric
shock.
● Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted,
or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These
things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged,
take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use.
● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a
fire may result.
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Turning on the machine Turning off the machine
Prepare the included power cord. When you are finished using the sewing machine,
turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing
a off (the main power switch is set to “

Make sure that the sewing machine is turned
”), and
machine to another location, be sure to turn it off. 1
then plug the power supply cord into the Make sure that the machine is not sewing.
power supply jack on the right side of the a
machine. Press the left side of the main power switch on
b the right side of the machine to turn the
b household electrical outlet.

Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a machine off (set it to “ ”).
1
X The sewing lamps go off when the machine
is turned off.
Unplug the power supply cord from the

c electrical outlet.
Grasp the plug when unplugging the power
supply cord.
a Power supply jack
Unplug the power supply cord from the power
Press the right side of the main power switch d supply jack.
c on the right side of the machine to turn the
machine on (set it to “I”).
Note
z If a power outage occurs while the sewing
machine is being operated, turn off the
sewing machine and unplug the power
supply cord. When restarting the sewing
machine, follow the necessary procedure to
X The light, LCD and (Start/stop button) correctly operate the machine.
light up when the machine is turned on.
(For U.S.A. only)
z This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade wider than the other). To reduce the
risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended
to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Turning the Machine On/Off 17

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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation

Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front
of the sewing machine.
Viewing the LCD

When the power is turned on, the LCD comes on, and the following screen is displayed.
The screen is changed using the keys below the screen, and operations performed by directly touching the icons
on the LCD screen.
■ Utility stitch selection screen

m l k
a
j
c h
i
d
g
e f
a Selected stitch i Number of stitches contained in the selected stitch

b Presser foot to be used type
c Stitches j Horizontal mirror image
d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing k Automatic thread cutting
e Stitch width (mm) l Automatic reverse/reinforcement
f Stitch length (mm) m Single/twin needle sewing and needle stop position
g Thread tension
h Number of the selected stitch
■ Stitch type selection screen
Press (Utility stitch key) to display the screen for selecting the stitch type. The details are explained in
“Selecting stitching” (page 49).
Memo
z A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached.
z Refer to “Error messages” (page 187) for messages displayed on the LCD.
z Depending on the model of sewing machine, an animation may be displayed when the power is turned
on. When an animation is displayed, the screen above will be displayed if you touch the LCD with
your finger.
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Changing the machine settings

Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed.
The stitch or machine attributes that can be set are listed below.
1
Attribute Icon Details Settings
Needle Specifies where the needle is positioned
Down Up
position when the sewing machine is stopped.
Stitch width Allows the stitch width to be adjusted with

control the sewing speed controller.
Vertical pattern Adjusts the up and down position of the

-9 to +9
adjustment pattern (page 134).
Horizontal
Adjusts the left and right position of the
pattern -9 to +9
pattern (page 134).
adjustment
Changes the thread color display on the Thread color/Time to embroider/
Thread color embroidery screen. Needle count/Thread number (#123)
display Embroidery/Country/Madeira poly/
(When “Thread No. #123” is selected)
Madeira rayon/Sulky/Robison anton
Selects the measurement units that are

Display unit mm/INCH
displayed (only for embroidering).
Embroidery Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering

-8 to +8
tension (only for embroidering).
Max embroidery Specifies the maximum embroidering

speed speed.
Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded

Buzzer
with each operation (page 191).
Sets whether or not to display the opening

Opening
screen when the power is turned on.
screen
(There are models where this cannot be changed.)
Initial needle Select the straight stitch that is automatically

position selected when the machine is turned on.
English/German/French/Italian/Dutch/
Allows the language used in the screens to Spanish/Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/
Language
be changed. Finnish/Swedish/Portuguese/Russian/
Korean/Thai/others
LCD brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD. Lighter Darker
Display the service count and the total

number of embroidery stitches. The service
Stitch counter count is a reminder to take your machine in
for regular servicing. (Contact your
authorized dealer for details.)
Product The “NO.” is the number for the sewing
NO.:
number and embroidery machine.
Program version VERSION: Display the program version.
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Turn on the sewing machine.

a
X The LCD comes on.
b panel.
Press (Settings key) on the operation
m
X The settings screen appears.
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c Switch screens using
Press the item to be set.
(Previous page key)
and (Next page key).
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• The items shown in reverse highlighting are

the settings at the time of purchase.
Example: Changing the needle stop position
-g
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When settings are complete, press

d (Back key). Checking machine operating
procedures
Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread /

bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle 1
replacement / embroidery unit attachment /
embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot
attachment / presser foot replacement on the LCD.

a
X The initial screen appears again.
Note
z Settings that are changed are not lost when
the power is turned off. X The LCD comes on.
Press (Sewing machine help key) on the

b operation panel.
X The sewing machine help screen appears.
c
Press the item to be displayed.
1 2 3 4
5 8
6 7
a Upper threading
b Bobbin winding
c Bobbin installation
d Needle replacement
e Embroidery unit attachment
f Embroidery frame attachment
g Embroidery foot attachment
h Presser foot replacement
X The first screen describing the procedure for
the selected topic appears.
• Pressing (Back key), returns you to the
item selection screen.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation 21

GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————
Press (Next page key) to switch to the

d next page.
If you press (Previous page key), you
return to the previous page.
Example: Upper threading
After you finish looking, press (Back

e key) two times.
X The initial stitch screen appears again.
Note
z For details on each topic, refer to the
corresponding page in this Operation
Manual.
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Winding/Installing the Bobbin

This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread.
1
Bobbin precautions Winding the bobbin
Be sure to observe the following precautions Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the
concerning the bobbin. bobbin thread.

a
CAUTION
● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SFB:
XA5539-151) designed specifically for
this sewing machine. Use of any other
bobbin may result in injuries or damage
to the machine.
Open the top cover.
● The included bobbin was designed b
specifically for this sewing machine.
If bobbins from other models are used,
the machine will not operate correctly.
Use only the included bobbin or bobbins
of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB:
XA5539-151).
Actual size Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so

c that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch
11.5 mm
(7/16 inch) in the bobbin.
Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into
This model Other model place.
a Notch
b Bobbin winder shaft spring
Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of the

d arrow until it snaps into place.
• (Start/stop button) lights up in orange.
Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23

GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————
Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
e spool pin. g Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as
shown, with the rounded side on the left.
2
a Spool pin CAUTION
b Spool cap
● If the spool or the spool cap is not
Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto installed correctly, the thread may
f the spool pin. become tangled around the spool pin,
Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is causing the needle to break.
horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the
bottom. ● Three spool cap sizes are available,
allowing you to choose a spool cap that
best fits the size of spool being used. If the
spool cap is too small for the spool being
used, the thread may catch on the slit in
the spool or the needle may break.
●
• If the spool is not positioned so that the

thread unwinds correctly, the thread may
become tangled around the spool pin.
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Pass the thread under the thread guide plate,

Memo i and then pull it to the right.
z When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread,
use the small spool cap, and leave a small
space between the cap and the spool.
1
c b
m
a
1
a Spool cap (small) a Thread guide plate
b Spool (cross-wound thread)
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c Space Pass the thread under the hook on the thread
z When using thread that winds off quickly, j guide, and then wind it counterclockwise
such as transparent nylon thread or metallic under the pretension disk.
thread, place the spool net over the spool
before placing the spool of thread onto the
1
spool pin.
If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the
es
size of the spool.
1 2
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4
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a Spool net
b Spool
c Spool cap
d Spool pin a Thread guide
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While holding the thread near the spool with Note

h your right hand, as shown, pull the thread with z Make sure that the thread passes under the
your left hand, and then pass the thread pretension disk.
behind the thread guide cover and to the front.
a Thread guide cover

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While holding the thread with your left hand, Press (Start/stop button) once to start
k wind the thread that was pulled out clockwise n winding the bobbin.
around the bobbin five or six times with your
right hand.
1
a Start/stop button
• When the bobbin winding becomes slow,
Note
z Make sure that the thread between the spool press (Start/stop button) once to stop the
and the bobbin is pulled tight. machine.
z Be sure to wind the thread clockwise around
the bobbin, otherwise the thread will
become wrapped around the bobbin winder CAUTION
shaft.
● When the bobbin winding becomes slow,
stop the machine, otherwise the sewing
Pass the end of the thread through the guide machine may be damaged.
l slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull
the thread to the right to cut it.
o wound around the bobbin.
Use scissors to cut the end of the thread
1
a Guide slit in bobbin winder seat
(with built-in cutter)
Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and
p then remove the bobbin from the shaft.
CAUTION
● Be sure to cut the thread as described. If
the bobbin is wound without cutting the
thread using the cutter built into the slit
in the bobbin winder seat, the thread
may become tangled in the bobbin or the
needle may bend or break when the
bobbin thread starts to run out.
Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from
q the spool pin, and then close the top cover.
m
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right.
Memo
z When the sewing machine is started or the
handwheel is turned after winding the
bobbin, the machine will make a clicking
1 sound; this is not a malfunction.
a Speed controller
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Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that

d the thread unrolls to the left.
Installing the bobbin
Install the bobbin wound with thread.
CAUTION 1
● Use a bobbin that has been correctly
wound with thread, otherwise the needle
may break or the thread tension will be
incorrect.
• Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.
CAUTION
● Be sure to install the bobbin so that the
thread unwinds in the correct direction,
● The bobbin was designed specifically for otherwise the thread may break or the
this sewing machine. If bobbins from other thread tension will be incorrect.
models are used, the machine will not
operate correctly. Use only the included
bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part Memo
z The order that the bobbin thread should be
code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151).
passed through the bobbin case is indicated
by marks around the bobbin case. Be sure to
Actual size thread the machine as indicated.
11.5 mm
(7/16 inch)
This model Other model
Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

a
1 2
e hand, and then guide the thread as shown with

Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right
your left hand.
a Bobbin cover
b Latch
X The bobbin cover opens.
Remove the bobbin cover.

b
c the end of the thread with your left.

Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold
CAUTION
● When installing the bobbin, be sure to hold
it down with your finger. If the bobbin is
not correctly installed, the thread tension
will be incorrect.
• Be careful not to drop the bobbin.

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Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and Reattach the bobbin cover.
f then pull the thread out toward the front. g Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the
bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on
the right side.
1
a Cutter
X The cutter cuts the thread. X The bobbin threading is finished.
Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with
Note the procedure in “Upper Threading” (page 29).
z Make sure that the thread is correctly
inserted through the tension-adjusting spring
of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted
Memo
correctly, reinsert the thread. z You can begin sewing without pulling up the
bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the
bobbin thread before starting to sew, pull up
the thread according to the procedure in
“Pulling up the bobbin thread” (page 36).
1
a Tension-adjusting spring
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Upper Threading
This section describes how to position the spool for the upper thread, and then thread the needle.
CAUTION 1
● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is
not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.
About the spool of thread Threading the upper thread

Information about the spools of thread is described Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then
below. thread the machine.
a
CAUTION Turn on the sewing machine.
● Three spool cap sizes are available,

allowing you to choose a spool cap that
best fits the size of spool being used. If the
spool cap is too small for the spool being
used, the thread may catch on the slit in
the spool or the needle may break.
b foot.
Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser
a Presser foot lever
Note
z If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing
machine cannot be threaded.
Upper Threading 29
GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————
Press (Needle position button) once or Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin.
c twice to raise the needle. f Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is
horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front
at the bottom.
a Needle position button
m
X The needle is correctly raised when the mark on
the handwheel is at the top, as shown below.
Check the handwheel and, if this mark is not at
CAUTION
this position, press (Needle position button) ● If the spool or the spool cap is not
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until it is.
positioned correctly, the thread may
become tangled around the spool pin or
the needle may break.
1
Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
g Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the
es
right, as shown, with the rounded side on the
left.
a Mark on handwheel
Open the top cover.

d
uid
While holding the thread lightly with your

h right hand, pull the thread with your left hand,
-g
and then pass the thread behind the thread

Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the
e spool pin.
guide cover and to the front.
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1
1
2
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
a Thread guide cover
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Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread
i and then pull it up. k guide.
The thread can easily be passed behind the
1 needle bar thread guide by holding the thread
in your left hand, then feeding the thread with
your right hand, as shown. 1
a Thread guide plate

1
While using your right hand to lightly hold the

j thread passed under the thread guide plate, a Needle bar thread guide
pass the thread through the guides in the order
shown below.
a Shutter
Note
z If the presser foot has been lowered and the
shutter is closed, the machine cannot be
threaded. Be sure to raise the presser foot
and open the shutter before threading the
machine. In addition, before removing the
upper thread, be sure to raise the presser foot
and open the shutter.
z This machine is equipped with a window
that allows you to check the position of the
take-up lever. Look through this window and
check that the thread is correctly fed through
the take-up lever.
Upper Threading 31
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Threading the needle Note

z If the thread is pulled through and cannot be
This section describes how to thread the needle. cut correctly, lower the presser foot so that
the thread is held in place before cutting the
thread. If this operation is performed, skip
Memo step c.
z The needle threader can be used with sewing z When using thread that quickly winds off the
machine needles 75/11 through 100/16. spool, such as metallic thread, it may be
z Thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker difficult to thread the needle if the thread is
cannot be used with the needle threader. cut.
z The needle threader cannot be used with the Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter,
wing needle or the twin needle. pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of
z If the needle threader cannot be used, refer thread after passing it through the thread
to “Threading the needle manually (without guide disks (marked “7”).
using the needle threader)” (page 33).
Pull the end of the thread passed through the

a needle bar thread guide to the left, and then
pass the thread through the thread guide disk 1
from the front.
1
a 80mm or more
Lower the presser foot lever to lower the

c presser foot.
1
a Thread guide disk a Presser foot lever
b of the machine.
Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side
d side of the machine until it clicks, and then
Lower the needle threader lever on the left
slowly return the lever to its original position.

1
1
a Cutter
a Needle threader lever

X The thread is passed through the eye of the
needle.
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Note Threading the needle manually

z If the needle was not completely threaded, (without using the needle threader)
but a loop in the thread was formed in the
eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop
When using special thread, thread with a thickness of
through the eye of the needle to pull out the
end of the thread.
130/20 or thicker, the wing needle or the twin needle 1
which cannot be used with the needle threader,
thread the needle as described below.
Thread the machine to the needle bar thread

a guide.
• For details, refer to “Upper Threading” (page

29).
b
Lower the presser foot lever.
CAUTION
● When pulling out the thread, do not pull
it with extreme force, otherwise the
needle may break or bend.
1
Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the
e thread through the presser foot, and then pull
a Pressor foot lever
out about 5 cm of thread toward the rear of Pass the thread through the eye of the needle
the machine. c from front to back.
a 5 cm
X The upper threading is finished.
Now that the upper threading and the lower
d thread through the presser foot, and then pull
threading are finished, you are ready to Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the
begin sewing.
out about 5 cm of thread toward the rear of
the machine.
Note
z If the needle is not raised, the needle
threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure
to press (Needle position button) to
raise the needle before using the needle
threader.
Upper Threading 33
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Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin

d winder shaft.
Using the twin needle
Insert the extra spool pin so that it is
With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft.
of the same stitch with two different threads. Both
upper threads should have the same thickness and 1
quality. Be sure to use the twin needle, the extra
spool pin and the spool cap.
For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the
twin needle, refer to “Stitch Setting Chart” (page 68).
a Bobbin winder shaft
Swing down the spool pin so that it is

e horizontal.
CAUTION
● Only use the twin needle (part code:
X59296-151). Use of any other needle
may bend the needle or damage the
machine.
● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can
f the right side onto the extra spool pin, and
Place the upper thread spool for the needle on
easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
then secure it with the spool cap.
Install the twin needle. The thread should unroll from the top front of
a the spool.
• For details on installing a needle, refer to
“Replacing the needle” (page 40).
1 2
Thread the upper thread for the left needle
b eye.
• For details, refer to steps a through k of

“Threading the upper thread” (page 29).
Manually thread the left needle with the upper

c thread. a Spool cap
b Spool
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle
from the front.
• The needle threader cannot be used with the

twin needle. If the needle threader is used
with the twin needle, the sewing machine
may be damaged.
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Thread the upper thread in the same way that Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch.
g the upper thread for the left side was threaded. j
• For stitch selection see “Selecting stitching”
(page 49).
1 • See “Stitch Setting Chart” (page 68) for
stitches that use a twin needle. 1
Note
z When using the pintuck foot (sold
separately) to sew straight pintucks with the
m
twin needle, select the stitch with the center
a Thread guide cover needle position.
• For details, refer to steps h through j of
“Threading the upper thread” (page 30).
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CAUTION
h bar thread guide, manually thread the right
Without passing the thread through the needle
● When using the twin needle, be sure to
needle. select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle needle may break or the machine may be
from the front. damaged.
es
Press .
k
uid
• The needle threader cannot be used with the

twin needle. If the needle threader is used
with the twin needle, the sewing machine
may be damaged.
X The screen for setting the twin needle
-g
appears.
i
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
• For details on changing the presser foot, refer Press .
to “Replacing the Presser Foot” (page 42). l
all
CAUTION
attach zigzag foot “J”. If bunched stitches
occur, use presser foot “N” or attach
stabilizer material.
X displays in reverse highlight.

• If pressed again, it returns to .
The twin needle can now be used.
Upper Threading 35
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Press (Back key).

m
X The initial screen appears again, and
Pulling up the bobbin thread
appears.
When making gathers or before free-motion quilting,
first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.
Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.

a
• Refer to steps a through e of “Installing the
bobbin” (page 27).
Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.

b Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
CAUTION
select the twin needle setting, otherwise
the needle may break or the machine may
While lightly holding the upper thread with
c your left hand, press
be damaged.
(Needle position
button) twice to raise the needle.
Start sewing.
n a
• For details on starting to sew, refer to
“Starting to sew” (page 51).
X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to
each other.

X The bobbin thread is looped around the
upper thread and can be pulled up.
Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull

d out the end of the bobbin thread.
Note
z When changing the sewing direction, press
(Needle position button) to raise the
needle from the fabric, and then raise the
presser foot lever and turn the fabric.
CAUTION
● Do not try turning the fabric with the
twin needle left down in the fabric,
otherwise the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.
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Pull out about 10-15 cm (4-5 inches) of the

e bobbin thread under the presser foot toward
the rear of the machine.
f Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the

Reattach the bobbin cover.
bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on

the right side.
Upper Threading 37
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Replacing the Needle

This section describes how to replace the needle.
Needle precautions
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these
precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to
read and carefully follow the instructions below.
CAUTION
● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or
damage the machine.
● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
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Needle types and their uses

The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the
following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.
1
Thread
Fabric Type/Application Size of Needle
Type Size
Broadcloth Cotton thread

60–80
Medium weight
fabrics Taffeta Synthetic thread 75/11–90/14
Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread 50
Lawn Cotton thread

60–80
Thin fabrics Georgette Synthetic thread 65/9–75/11
Challis, Satin Silk thread 50
Denim Cotton thread 30–50
Thick fabrics Corduroy Synthetic thread 90/14–100/16

50
Tweed Silk thread
Jersey Ball point needle

Stretch fabrics Thread for knits 50–60 (gold colored)
Tricot 75/11–90/14
Cotton thread
50–80
Easily frayed fabrics Synthetic thread 65/9–90/14
Silk thread 50
Synthetic thread
For top-stitching 30 90/14–100/16
Silk thread
■ Thread and needle number • A 75/11 needle is already installed when the
The lower the thread number is, the larger the sewing machine is purchased.
thread, and the larger the needle number, the
larger the needle. CAUTION
■ Ball point needle (gold colored) ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle
combinations are shown in the table
To avoid skipped stitches use ball point needles
above. If the combination of the fabric,
with stretch fabrics.
thread and needle is not correct,
■ Transparent nylon thread particularly when sewing thick fabrics
Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the (such as denim) with thin needles (such as
fabric or thread. 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or
break. In addition, the stitching may be
■ Embroidery needles uneven or puckered or there may be
Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When skipped stitches.
embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use
a 90/14 or 100/16 home sewing machine needle.
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Checking the needle Replacing the needle
Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous Replace the needle as described below. Use the
since the needle may break while the machine is screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to
being operated. be straight according to the instructions in “Checking
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the the needle”.
needle on a flat surface and check that the distance
a twice to raise the needle.

between the needle and the flat surface is even. Press (Needle position button) once or
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Turn off the sewing machine.

b
a Flat side
b Needle type marking
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CAUTION
● If the distance between the needle and the flat
surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not CAUTION
use a bent needle.
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● Before replacing the needle, be sure to

turn off the sewing machine, otherwise
injuries may occur if (Start/stop
button) is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
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a Flat surface 1
Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to

d cover the hole in the needle plate.
Note
z Before replacing the needle, cover the hole
in the needle plate with fabric or paper to
prevent the needle from falling into the
machine.
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Hold the needle with your left hand, and then While holding the needle with your left hand,
e use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp g use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp
screw toward you (counterclockwise) to screw.
remove the needle.
1 1
2 Install the twin needle in the same way.
a Screwdriver
b Needle clamp screw
• Do not apply a strong force when loosening
or tightening the needle clamp screw,
otherwise certain parts of the sewing
machine may be damaged.
CAUTION
● Be sure to insert the needle until it
touches the needle stopper and securely
tighten the needle clamp screw with the
screwdriver, otherwise the needle may
break or damage may result.
With the flat side of the needle toward the rear

f of the machine, insert the needle until it
touches the needle stopper.
a Needle stopper
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Replacing the Presser Foot

This section describes how to replace the presser foot.
Presser foot precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet.
CAUTION
● Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the
needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break.
● Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of any other presser
foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine.
c
Raise the presser foot lever.
Replacing the presser foot
Replace the presser foot as described below.

Press (Needle position button) once or

X The presser foot is raised.
1
d presser foot holder.
Press the black button at the back of the
a Needle position button a
b
a Black button
b Presser foot holder
CAUTION
X The presser foot holder releases the presser
● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure foot.
to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise
injuries may occur if (Start/stop
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Place a different presser foot below the holder

e so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the Note
notch in the holder. z When a stitch is selected, the icon for the
Position the presser foot so the letter indicating presser foot that should be used appears in
the presser foot type (A, G, I, J, M, N or R) is the screen. Check that the correct presser
positioned to be read. foot is attached before starting to sew. If the
wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the
1
sewing machine, attach the correct presser
a foot, and then select the desired stitch again.
b
c
a Presser foot holder

b Notch
c Pin Buttonhole foot "A"
f presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the

Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the Overcasting foot "G"
presser foot holder. Zigzag foot "J"
Button fitting foot "M"
Monogramming foot "N"
Blind stitch foot "R"
Side cutter "S"
1 z For details on the presser foot that should be

used with the selected stitch, refer to “Stitch
a Presser foot lever Setting Chart” (page 68).
X The presser foot is attached.
g presser foot is securely attached.

Raise the presser foot lever to check that the
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Hold the presser foot holder in place with your

Removing and attaching the c right hand, and then tighten the screw using
presser foot holder the screwdriver in your left hand.
Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the

sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that
does not use the presser foot holder, such as the
embroidery foot and quilting foot. Use the
screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder.
Remove the presser foot. 1

a
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser a Screwdriver
foot” (page 42).
Note
b holder screw.
Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot
z If the presser foot holder is not correctly
installed, the thread tension will be
incorrect.
b
a c
a Screwdriver
c Presser foot holder screw
■ Attaching the presser foot holder

a
Align the presser foot holder with the lower-
b left side of the presser bar.
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Sewing Cylindrical Pieces

Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy.
1
Free-arm sewing
Removing the flat bed attachment allows for free-arm
sewing, making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces
such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs.
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Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.
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arm sewing is possible.
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Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the

b arm, and then sew from the top.
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c install the flat bed attachment back in its

When you are finished with free-arm sewing,
original position.
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2 SEWING BASICS
The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.
Sewing.....................................................................................................................48
General sewing procedure .................................................................................48
Selecting stitching ..............................................................................................49
Positioning the fabric .........................................................................................50
Starting to sew ...................................................................................................51
Securing the stitching.........................................................................................53
Cutting the thread ..............................................................................................54
Setting the Stitch .....................................................................................................56
Adjusting the stitch width ..................................................................................56
Adjusting the stitch length..................................................................................57
Adjusting the thread tension ..............................................................................57
Useful Functions......................................................................................................59
Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches ........................................59
Automatically cutting the thread........................................................................60
Mirroring stitches...............................................................................................61
Useful Sewing Tips ..................................................................................................62
Trial sewing........................................................................................................62
Changing the sewing direction ...........................................................................62
Sewing curves ....................................................................................................62
Adjusting the presser foot pressure ....................................................................62
Sewing thick fabrics ...........................................................................................63
Sewing thin fabrics .............................................................................................64
Sewing stretch fabrics ........................................................................................64
Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics..........................................................................64
Sewing an even seam allowance ........................................................................64
Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot ...............................................65
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Sewing
Basic sewing operations are described below.
Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.
CAUTION
● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition,
keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise
injuries may occur.
● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the
needle may break.
● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
● Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or
bend.
General sewing procedure

Follow the basic procedures below to sew.
1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine,
refer to “Turning on the machine” (page 17).
↓
2 Select the stitch. Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn. For details on
selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 49).
↓
Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch. (Be sure to turn off the
3 Attach the presser foot. machine before replacing the presser foot.) For details on replacing the
presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 42).
↓
Place the area to be sewn under the presser foot. Be sure that the fabric
4 Position the fabric. pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of
the fabric are aligned correctly. For details on positioning the fabric,
refer to “Positioning the fabric” (page 50).
↓
5 Start sewing. Start sewing. For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 51).
↓
6 Cut the thread. Cut the thread at the end of sewing. For details on cutting the thread,
refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 54).
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Selecting stitching
Stitches are selected using LCD operations. There are

71 utility stitches. Right after turning the power on,
the straight stitch (left needle position) is selected.
The machine can also be set to select the straight
stitch (center needle position). For details on
changing the setting, refer to page 19.
Determine the stitch to be used, and get the

a matching presser foot ready. 2
• Refer to “Stitch Setting Chart” (page 68). Example: 11 is selected:
b The machine comes with zigzag foot “J”

Attach the presser foot.
attached.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 42).
CAUTION X The stitch is selected, and the stitch number

● Use the presser foot appropriate for the and settings are displayed.
stitch. If the wrong presser foot is used,
If necessary, specify the setting for automatic
the needle may hit the presser foot and e reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the
break or bend. stitch length, etc.

c
Memo
z Uses of stitches and other stitch selections are
explained in “UTILITY STITCHES” (page 67).
z Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching
and other settings are explained in “Useful
Functions” (page 59).
X The straight stitch (left needle position) is z The procedures for specifying the thread
shown selected in the LCD. tension are described in “Adjusting the
thread tension” (page 57).
• When an animation is displayed on the z Procedures for changing the stitch width and
screen, touch the screen with your finger. length are described in “Adjusting the stitch
width” (page 56) and “Adjusting the stitch
Select a stitch.
d
length” (page 57).
(Previous page key) displays the previous
screen, and (Next page key) displays the
next screen.
Note
z When a stitch is selected, the icon for the
presser foot that should be used appears on
the screen. For details, refer to “Replacing
the presser foot” (page 42). Check that the
correct presser foot is attached before
starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is
installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach
the correct presser foot, and then select the
desired stitch again.
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While holding the end of the thread and the

d fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel
Positioning the fabric
toward you (counterclockwise) with your right
Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct hand to lower the needle to the starting point
order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric of the stitching.
are aligned correctly.

a
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b twice to raise the needle.
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Place the fabric under the presser foot.
• If the seam allowance is positioned on the
right side, sewing in a straight line is easier
and the extra fabric does not get in the way.
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X The fabric is now positioned to be sewn.
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Starting to sew
Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the
sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted
using either the sewing speed controller or the foot
controller.
• If you continue to hold the (Start/stop

Note button) pressed immediately after the sewing
z When the foot controller is plugged in, starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed.
(Start/stop button) cannot be used to start or 2
stop sewing. When the end of the stitching is reached, press
c
(Start/stop button) once.
■ Using the operation button
X The machine stops sewing with the needle
Sewing can be started and stopped using the down (in the fabric).
operation button (Start/stop button).
When you have finished sewing, press
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or d (Needle position button).
a right to select the desired sewing speed.
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to X The needle is raised.
sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed
Cut the threads.
e
controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.
• For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page
1
54).
Note
z This machine will automatically stop when
the bobbin becomes almost empty. When
the machine stops, replace the bobbin
thread, and then press (Start/stop button)
to begin sewing again.
a Sewing speed controller
Press (Start/stop button) once. ■ Using the foot controller

b
Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot
controller.

a Start/stop button a When connecting the foot controller, be sure to
X The machine starts sewing. turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent
the machine from accidentally being started.
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Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on

b the right side of the sewing machine.
1
Slower
Faster
• Slowly press down on the foot controller.

Pressing it down hard starts sewing too
quickly.
a Foot controller jack X The machine starts sewing.
When the end of the stitching is reached,

Note f completely release the foot controller.
(For U.S.A. only)
X The machine stops sewing with the needle
z Foot controller: Model T
lowered (in the fabric).
This foot controller can be used on this
machine model NV1200.
When you have finished sewing, press
g (Needle position button).
Turn on the sewing machine. X The needle is raised.

c
Cut the threads.
h
54).
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or

d right to select the foot controller's maximum Memo
sewing speed. z When the foot controller is plugged in,
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to (Start/stop button) cannot be used to start or
select a lower maximum sewing speed, or slide stop sewing.
the speed controller to the right to select a z When sewing is stopped, the needle remains
higher maximum sewing speed. lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be
set so that the needle will stay up when
1 sewing is stopped. For details on setting the
machine so that the needle stays up when
sewing is stopped, refer to “Changing the
machine settings” (page 19).
CAUTION
● Do not allow thread or dust to accumulate
a Sewing speed controller
in the foot controller, otherwise a fire or
Once you are ready to start sewing, slowly an electric shock may occur.
e press down on the foot controller. ● Do not place objects on the foot
Pressing down on the foot controller increases controller, otherwise damage to the
the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the machine or injuries may occur.
foot controller decreases the sewing speed. ● If the machine is not to be used for a long
period of time, unplug the foot controller,
otherwise a fire or an electric shock may
occur.
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Securing the stitching
When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at

the end of an opening or where seams do not
overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement
stitching to secure the end of the thread. 1
a beginning of the stitching, and then lower the

Lower the needle into the fabric at the
presser foot lever. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

X While (Reverse/reinforcement stitch
2
button) is held down, reverse stitches are
sewn.
After sewing back to the beginning of the

d stitching, release (Reverse/reinforcement
stitch button).
X The machine stops sewing.
e on the foot controller.

Press (Start/stop button), or press down
X The machine starts sewing in the normal
b the foot controller.

Press (Start/stop button) or press down on sewing direction.
At this time, if (Start/stop button) is held

down, the machine sews at a slow speed.
1 When the end of the stitching is reached, press

f (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button).
a Start/stop button
Keep (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button)
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are
51). sewn.
X The machine starts sewing. X While (Reverse/reinforcement stitch
button) is held down, reverse stitches are
After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press sewn.
c (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button).
Keep (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button)
held down until you reach the beginning of the
stitching.
• The machine sews at a slow speed when
(Reverse/reinforcement stitch button) is held
down.
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After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn,

g release (Reverse/reinforcement stitch Cutting the thread
button).
X The machine stops sewing. When you have finished sewing, cut the threads.
■ Using the thread cutter button
Press (Start/stop button), or press down on
h the foot controller.
When you wish to finish the stitching, press
At this time, if (Start/stop button) is held a (Thread cutter button) once.
down, the machine sews at a slow speed.
X The machine starts sewing in the normal
sewing direction.
After sewing to the end of the stitching, the

i sewing machine stops.
Release (Start/stop button) or foot 1
controller.
1
a Thread cutter button
3 1
X The threads are cut and the needle is raised.
2
Raise the presser foot lever, then remove the
b fabric.
5
4
6
2
a Beginning of stitching a
b End of stitching
■ Sewing stitches
Reverse stitches are set for the 1 3
and 7
stitches.
When (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button)
CAUTION
is pressed with stitches other than these, ● Do not press (Thread cutter button)
reinforcement stitches are used. Reinforcement after threads have already been cut,
stitches are 3 to 5 stitches sewn on top of each otherwise the needle may break, the
other in one place.
threads may become tangled or damage
to the machine may occur.
● Do not press (Thread cutter button) if
there is no fabric under the presser foot or
while the machine is sewing, otherwise
1 2 damage to the machine may occur.
a Reverse stitching
b Reinforcement stitching
Memo
Memo z The machine can be set so that the threads
z The sewing machine can be set to automatically will be cut when sewing is finished. For
sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the details on setting the machine so that the
beginning and end of the stitching. For details, threads are cut automatically, refer to
refer to “Automatically sewing reverse/ “Automatically cutting the thread” (page
reinforcement stitches” (page 59). 60).
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■ Using the thread cutter

When sewing with thread thicker than #30, nylon
or metallic threads, or other special threads, use
the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut
the threads.
When you wish to finish the stitching and the

a sewing machine is stopped, press
(Needle position button) once to raise the
needle.
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X The needle is raised.
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Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine,

c and then pass the threads through the thread
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cutter to cut them.
a Thread cutter
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Setting the Stitch

This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension
for each stitch.However, you can change any of the settings by pressing in the screen, then
following the procedure described in this section.
Note
z If the thread tension cannot be adjusted as desired, refer to “Troubleshooting” (page 184).
z Settings for some stitches cannot be changed. For details, refer to “Stitch Setting Chart” (page 68).
z Stitch settings return to their defaults if they are changed, when the machine is turned off or a different
stitch is selected before the stitch setting is saved.
Adjusting the stitch width Memo

z Press to return the setting to its default.
The stitch width (zigzag width) can be adjusted to z If the straight stitch (left needle position or triple
make the stitch wider or narrower. stretch stitch) was selected, changing the stitch
width changes the needle position. Increasing
the width moves the needle to the right;
reducing the width moves the needle to the left.
z The sewing machine can be set so that the
stitch width can easily be changed with the
sewing speed controller. For details, refer to
“Satin stitching using the sewing speed
controller” (page 109).
z means the setting cannot be adjusted.
Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower.
CAUTION
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly
turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the
needle does not touch the presser foot. If
Each press of makes the zigzag stitch wider. the needle hits the presser foot, the
needle may bend or break.
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Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the thread tension
The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch You may need to change the thread tension,
coarser or finer. depending on the fabric and thread being used.
2
■ Correct thread tension
Each press of makes the stitch finer (shorter). The upper thread and the bobbin thread should
cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper
thread should be visible from the right side of the
fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be
visible from the wrong side of the fabric.
2
Each press of makes the stitch coarser (longer).
3
4
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
c Upper thread
d Bobbin thread
■ Upper thread is too tight
If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side
of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.
Memo 1
z Press to return the setting to its
default.
z means the setting cannot be adjusted. 2
3 5
CAUTION 4
● If the stitches are bunched together, a Wrong side of fabric
increase the stitch length. Continuing to b Right side of fabric
c Upper thread
sew with the stitches bunched together d Bobbin thread
may result in the needle bending or e The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of
breaking. the fabric.
Each press of makes the thread tension looser.
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■ Upper thread is too loose

If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side
of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.
3
4
c Upper thread
d Bobbin thread
e The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of
the fabric.
Each press of makes the thread tension tighter.
Memo
z Press to return the setting to its
default.
Note
z If the upper thread is not threaded correctly
or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it
may not be possible to set the correct thread
tension. If the correct thread tension cannot
be achieved, rethread the upper thread and
insert the bobbin correctly.
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Useful Functions
Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below.
Position the fabric under the presser foot, and
Automatically sewing reverse/ d then press (Start/stop button) once.
reinforcement stitches
The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew

reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and
end of the stitching. Whether reverse stitches or 2
reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch
that is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch Setting
1
Chart” (page 68).
a Start/stop button
a
X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are
sewn, the machine starts sewing.
After reaching the end of the stitching, press

e (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button) once.
This step is not necessary if a stitch such as
those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is
X The LCD comes on. selected where reinforcement stitches are
automatically sewn.
Select a stitch.
b
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to
c
Press on the LCD.
1
a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are
sewn, the sewing machine stops.
X It turns to , and the sewing machine is set

for automatic reverse/reinforcement
stitching.
• To turn automatic reverse/reinforcement Memo

stitching off, press . z Reverse/reinforcement stitches will not be
• When the sewing machine is turned off, the sewn if (Start/stop button) is pressed at
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching the end of the stitching. Be sure to press
setting is cancelled. (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button) at the
end of the stitching.
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Set the fabric in place, and press (Start/

Automatically cutting the d stop button) once.
thread
The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut

the threads at the end of the stitching. This is called
“programmed thread-cutting”. If programmed thread-
cutting is set, automatic reverse/reinforcement
stitching is also set.
Turn on the sewing machine. 1

a
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a Start/stop button
X Stitching starts after reverse stitching or
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Once you have reached the end of the

e stitching, press
X The LCD comes on.
(Reverse/reinforcement
Select a stitch. stitch button) once.
b If stitching, such as buttonholes and bar
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to tacking, that includes reinforcement stitching
es
“Selecting stitching” (page 49). has been selected, this operation is
unnecessary.
Press on the screen.
c X After the reverse stitching or reinforcement
stitching has been done, the sewing machine
stops, and the thread is cut.
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X You get , and the sewing machine is

set for programmed thread-cutting and
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching.
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Memo
• To turn programmed thread cutting off, press z Programmed thread-cutting will not be
. performed if (Start/stop button) is
pressed while sewing. Press (Reverse/
reinforcement stitch button) at the end of the
stitching.
z If the power is turned off, programmed
thread-cutting will be turned off.
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Mirroring stitches
You can sew the mirror image of a stitch horizontally

(left and right).

a
2
X The LCD comes on.
b
Select a stitch.
c
Press on the screen.
X It turns to , and the pattern displayed at

the top of the screen is mirrored.
• To turn the mirrored stitching off, press .
Memo
z Mirroring is not possible for buttonholes and
other stitches where shows.
z When the sewing machine is turned off, the
mirroring setting is cancelled.
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Useful Sewing Tips

Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips
when sewing your project.
Trial sewing Sewing curves
After you have set up the machine with the thread Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing
and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being direction to sew around the curve. For details on
sewn, the machine automatically sets the thread sewing with an even seam allowance, refer to
tension and stitch length and width for the stitch that “Sewing an even seam allowance” (page 64).
is selected. However, a trial piece of fabric should be
sewn since, depending on the type of fabric and
stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be
achieved.
For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread
that are the same as those used for your project, and
check the thread tension and stitch length and width.
Since the results differ depending on the type of
stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn, When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag
perform the trial sewing under the same conditions stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain
that will be used with your project. a finer stitch.
Changing the sewing direction Adjusting the presser foot pressure
a sewing machine.
When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the The presser foot pressure (the amount of pressure
applied to the fabric by the presser foot) can be
Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the adjusted. For best results, reduce the pressure when
needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing stretch or thin fabrics, and increase the
sewing, press (Needle position button) to pressure when sewing thick fabrics.
lower the needle.
Lower the presser foot lever to lower the
Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the a presser foot.
b fabric.
Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.
1
Lower the presser foot lever and continue

c sewing.
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Turn the presser foot pressure dial at the back When you encounter a seam that is too thick
b of the machine to adjust the pressure of the a to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot
presser foot. lever.
The presser foot pressure can be set to one of
four levels (between 1 and 4). The larger the Press the black button (presser foot holding
setting, the stronger the pressure. Use setting 1 b pin) on the left side of zigzag foot “J”. Keep
or 2 for thick fabrics, use setting 4 for thinner the button held in and lower the presser foot.
fabrics.
1 2
a Presser foot holding pin
When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to X Release the button. The foot will lock in
c 3 (standard). place level with the seam, allowing the
fabric to feed.
Sewing thick fabrics
■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot

If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser
foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to
bring the presser foot to its highest position.
X Once the trouble spot has been passed, the

foot will return to its normal position.
CAUTION
● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch)
thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with
too much force, the needle may bend or
■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does break.
not feed at the beginning of stitching
Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that
keeps the presser foot level.
a Sewing direction
Useful Sewing Tips 63

SEWING BASICS ————————————————————————————————————————————
Sewing thin fabrics Sewing an even seam

allowance
When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become
misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam
occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under allowance is to the right of the presser foot, and the
the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge
you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate.
■ Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser
foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric.
1
1
2
a Stabilizer material or paper
Sewing stretch fabrics

a Seam
First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew b Presser foot
without stretching the fabric.
■ Aligning the fabric with the stitch guide foot
Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric
aligned with a desired position of markings on the
stitch guide foot.
1 1
2 3
a Basting
Besides, using the stretch stitching or the thread for
knits gives an attractive finishes.
a Seam
b Stitch guide foot
Sewing leathers or vinyl c Markings
fabrics
When sewing the fabrics that may stick to the presser
foot such as leathers or coated fabrics, change the
presser foot to the non stick foot.
a Leather
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■ Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking

The markings on the needle plate show the Hands-free raising and lifting
distance from the needle position of a seam sewn of the presser foot
with the straight stitch (left needle position). Sew
while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the
a marking in the needle plate. The distance presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free
between the markings in the upper scale is to handle the fabric.
1/8 inch (3 mm) and the distance between the
markings in the grid is 5 mm (3/16 inch).
5
2
m
■ Installing the knee lifter
1
4
a
.co
2 3
Insert the knee lifter into the mounting slot on

b the front of the sewing machine in the lower-
es
right corner.
Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the
a Seam
b Presser foot notches in the mounting slot, and then insert
c Centimeters the knee lifter as far as possible.
d Inches
e Needle plate
uid
f 1.6 cm (5/8 inch)

-g
all
Note
z If the knee lifter is not fully inserted into the
mounting slot, it may fall out while the
sewing machine is operating.
Useful Sewing Tips 65

SEWING BASICS ————————————————————————————————————————————
■ Using the knee lifter
Stop the sewing machine.

a
• Do not use the knee lifter while the sewing
machine is operating.
With your knee, press the knee lifter to the

b right.
Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right.
Release the knee lifter.

c
X The presser foot is lowered.
CAUTION
● While sewing, keep your knee away from
the knee lifter. If the knee lifter is pressed
while the sewing machine is operating,
the needle may break or the machine may
be damaged.
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3 UTILITY STITCHES
The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter.
Stitch Setting Chart ............................. 68 Appliqué, Patchwork and

Utility stitches ................................ 68 Quilt Stitching .................................... 103
Other stitches................................. 72 Appliqué stitching ........................104
Selecting Stitching ............................... 75 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching..105
Stitch types..................................... 75 Piecing..........................................105
Selecting stitching .......................... 75 Quilting ........................................107
Saving stitch settings ...................... 77 Free-motion quilting.....................108
Satin stitching using the sewing
Overcasting Stitches............................ 79 speed controller ...........................109
Sewing overcasting stitches Reinforcement Stitching ....................111
using overcasting foot “G” ............. 79 Triple stretch stitching..................111
Sewing overcasting stitches Bar tack stitching..........................111
using zigzag foot “J” ...................... 80
Darning .............................................113
Sewing overcasting stitches
using the side cutter ....................... 81 Eyelet Stitching..................................115
Basic Stitching ..................................... 83 Horizontal Stitching ..........................116
Basting ........................................... 83 Decorative Stitching..........................118
Basic stitching ................................ 83 Fagoting........................................119
Blind Hem Stitching ............................ 85 Scallop stitching ...........................120
Smocking......................................120
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing.... 87 Shell tuck stitching .......................121
Buttonhole sewing.......................... 88 Joining ..........................................122
Button sewing ................................ 92 Heirloom stitching........................123
Zipper Insertion................................... 94 Sewing the Various Built-in
Inserting a centered zipper ............ 94 Decorative Patterns...........................126
Inserting a side zipper .................... 96 Sewing beautiful patterns .............126
Zipper/piping Insertion ....................... 99 Sewing patterns ............................126
Inserting a centered zipper ............ 99 Changing the pattern size.............127
Inserting a piping ......................... 100 Changing the stitch density ..........127
Changing the length
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and
for satin stitches ...........................128
Elastic Tape ..........................................101 Shifting patterns ...........................129
Stretch stitching ........................... 101 Combining patterns ......................130
Elastic attaching ........................... 101 Storing patterns ............................133
Realigning the pattern ..................134
Designing a Pattern
(My Custom Stitch)............................137
Drawing a sketch of the pattern ...137
Entering the pattern data..............138
Examples of designs......................140
UTILITY STITCHES ———————————————————————————————————————————
Stitch Setting Chart

Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility
stitches in the following table.
Utility stitches
Walking Foot
Twin Needle
Presser Foot
Stitch Width Stitch Length Reverse/

Stitch Name Pattern Application [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Reinforcement
Stitching
Auto Manual Auto Manual
1
Basic stitching, sewing gathers 0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0 Yes
J Reverse No
or pintucks, etc. (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) (J)
Left
2
Straight Basic stitching and sewing 0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0 Yes
J Reinforcement Yes
stitch gathers or pintucks (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) (J)
3 Attaching zippers, basic

Center
3.5 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0 Yes

J/I stitching, sewing gathers or Reverse No
(1/8) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) (J)
pintucks, etc.
4 Attaching sleeves, sewing
0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.5–4.0 Yes
Triple stretch stitch J inseams, sewing stretch fabrics Reinforcement No
(0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)
and decorative stitching
5
Sewing stretch fabrics and 1.0 1.0–3.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 Yes
Stretch stitch J Reinforcement No
decorative stitching (1/16) (1/16–1/8) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)
6
0.0 0.0–7.0 20 5–30
Basting stitch J Temporarily securing No Reinforcement No
(0) (0–1/4) (3/4) (3/16–1-3/16)
7
Center
Overcasting and attaching 3.5 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.0–4.0 Yes

J Reverse No
appliqués (1/8) (0–1/4) (1/16) (0–3/16) (J)
Zigzag
stitch 8
Beginning sewing from the right 3.5 2.5–5.0 1.4 0.3–4.0 Yes
Right
J Reinforcement Yes
needle position (1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)
9 Overcasting on mediumweight
2-point 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0 Yes
J or stretch fabrics, attaching Reinforcement Yes
zigzag stitch (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)
elastic, darning, etc.
3-point 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0 Yes
J or stretch fabrics, attaching Reinforcement No
zigzag stitch (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)
elastic, darning, etc.
11
Overcasting on thin or 3.5 2.5–5.0 2.0 1.0–4.0
G No Reinforcement No
mediumweight fabrics (1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
12
5.0 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
G Overcasting on thick fabrics No Reinforcement No
(3/16) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
13
Overcasting on thick fabrics and 5.0 3.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
G No Reinforcement No
decorative stitching (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
Overcasting stitch
14
5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.5–4.0 Yes
J Overcasting on stretch fabrics Reinforcement No
(3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/32–3/16) (J)
15
Overcasting on thick or stretch 5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.5–4.0 Yes
J Reinforcement No
fabrics (3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/32–3/16) (J)
16
Overcasting on stretch fabrics 4.0 0.0–7.0 4.0 1.0–4.0 Yes
J Reinforcement No
and decorative stitching (3/16) (0–1/4) (3/16) (1/16–3/16) (J)
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Walking Foot
Twin Needle
Presser Foot
Stitching
17
Blind hem stitching on 2.0 1.0–3.5
R 00 3← – →3 No Reinforcement No
mediumweight fabrics (1/16) (1/16–1/8)
Blind hem stitch
18
Blind hem stitching on stretch 2.0 1.0–3.5
R 00 3← – →3 No Reinforcement No
fabrics (1/16) (1/16–1/8)
19
3.5 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.6–4.0 Yes
Appliqué stitch J Appliqué stitching Reinforcement No
(1/8) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)
20
4.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–4.0 Yes
Shell tuck stitch J Shell tuck stitching Reinforcement No
(3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) (J)
Piecing straight stitching (with a

21 seam allowance of 6.5 mm (1/4 5.5 0.0–7.0 2.0 0.2–5.0
J No Reinforcement No
inch) from the right edge of the (7/32) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
Piecing straight
stitch
presser foot)
Piecing straight stitching (with a
3
22
seam allowance of 6.5 mm (1/4 1.5 0.0–7.0 2.0 0.2–5.0
J No Reinforcement Yes
inch) from the left edge of the (1/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
presser foot)
Straight stitch that 23
Straight stitch quilting that looks 0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
looks hand-sewn J No Reinforcement No
hand-sewn (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
(for quilting)
24
Zigzag stitch Appliqué quilting, free-motion 3.5 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.0–4.0
J No Reinforcement Yes
(for quilting) quilting, satin stitching (1/8) (0–1/4) (1/16) (0–3/16)
25
Appliqué stitch 1.5 0.5–5.0 1.8 1.0–4.0
J Attaching appliqués and binding No Reinforcement No
(for quilting) (1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
26
Quilting stitch Quilting background stitching 7.0 1.0–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0
J No Reinforcement No
(for stippling) (stippling) (1/4) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
27
5.0 2.5–7.0 0.5 0.1–1.0 Yes
Satin scallop stitch N Scallop stitching Reinforcement No
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16) (J)
28 Patchwork stitching and 4.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0 Yes

J Reinforcement No
decorative stitching (3/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)
Patchwork stitching, decorative

29
stitching and sewing overcasting 5.0 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 Yes
Joining stitch J Reinforcement No
on both pieces of fabric, such as (3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)
with tricot
30
Patchwork stitching and 5.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0 Yes
J Reinforcement No
31
Smocking stitching and 5.0 0.0–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0 Yes
Smocking stitch J Reinforcement No
32
Fagoting and decorative 5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 Yes
J Reinforcement No
stitching (3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)
Fagoting stitch
33
Fagoting and decorative 5.0 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 Yes
J Reinforcement No
stitching (3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)
34
Elastic-attaching Attaching elastic to stretch 4.0 0.0–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0 Yes
J Reinforcement No
stitch fabrics (3/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)
Stitch Setting Chart 69

Walking Foot
Twin Needle
Presser Foot
Stitching
35
4.0 0.0–7.0 3.0 2.0–4.0
J Decorative stitching No Reinforcement No
(3/16) (0–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)
36
4.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 Yes
J Decorative stitching Reinforcement No
(3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)
37
5.5 0.0–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0 Yes
J Decorative stitching Reinforcement No
(7/32) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16) (J)
m
38
Decorative stitching and elastic- 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0 Yes
N Reinforcement No
attaching (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)
39 Lace sewing, decorative

3.5 1.5–7.0 2.5 1.6–4.0
N hemming, heirloom stitching, No Reinforcement No
.co
(1/8) (1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
etc.
40
Decorative hemming, heirloom 6.0 1.5–7.0 3.0 1.5–4.0
N No Reinforcement No
stitching, etc. (15/64) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)
41 Decorative hemming on thin,

5.0 1.5–7.0 3.5 1.5–4.0
Decorative stitch N mediumweight and plain weave No Reinforcement No
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)
fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
es
5.0 1.5–7.0 4.0 1.5–4.0 Yes
N mediumweight and plain weave Reinforcement No
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/16) 1/16–3/16) (J)
5.0 1.5–7.0 2.5 1.5–4.0 Yes
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)
5.0 1.5–7.0 2.0 1.5–4.0 Yes
uid

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16) (J)
45 Decorative hemming, ribbon
5.0 1.5–7.0 3.0 1.5–4.0 Yes
N threading, heirloom stitching, Reinforcement No
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16) (J)
etc.
46
Decorative stitching, smocking 6.0 1.5–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0
stitching, heirloom stitching, etc. (15/64) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
-g
47
Decorative stitching, smocking 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0
stitching, heirloom stitching, etc. (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
48
Horizontal buttonholes on thin 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0 Automatic
A No No
and mediumweight fabrics (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) reinforcement
all
49
Horizontal buttonholes on areas 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0 Automatic
A No No
that are subject to strain (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) reinforcement
50
Horizontal buttonholes on thick 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0 Automatic
A No No
fabrics (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) reinforcement
51
Secured buttonholes for fabrics 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0 Automatic
Buttonhole stitch A No No
that have backings (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) reinforcement
52
Buttonholes for stretch or knit 6.0 3.0–6.0 1.0 0.5–2.0 Automatic
A No No
fabrics (15/54) (1/8–15/64) (1/16) (1/32–1/16) reinforcement
53
6.0 3.0–6.0 1.5 1.0–3.0 Automatic
A Buttonholes for stretch fabrics No No
(15/54) (1/8–15/64) (1/16) (1/16–1/8) reinforcement
54
5.0 0.0–6.0 2.0 0.2–4.0 Automatic
A Bound buttonholes No No
(3/16) (0–15/64) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) reinforcement
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Walking Foot
Twin Needle
Presser Foot
Stitching
55
Keyhole buttonholes for thick or 7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0 Automatic
A No No
furry fabrics (1/4) (1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16) reinforcement
56
Keyhole buttonholes for 7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0 Automatic
Buttonhole stitch A No No
mediumweight and thick fabrics (1/4) (1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16) reinforcement
57
Horizontal buttonholes for thick 7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0 Automatic
A No No
or furry fabrics (1/4) (1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16) reinforcement
58
7.0 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.5 Automatic
A Darning mediumweight fabrics No No
(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32) reinforcement
Darning stitch
59
7.0 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.5 Automatic
A Darning thick fabrics No No
(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32) reinforcement
Bar tack stitch

60 Reinforcing openings and areas
A where the seam easily comes
2.0
(1/16)
1.0–3.0
(1/16–1/8)
0.4 0.3–1.0
(1/64) (1/64–1/16)
No
Automatic
reinforcement
No
3
loose
61 3.5 2.5–4.5
Button-sewing stitch M Button sewing – – No Reinforcement No
(1/8) (3/32–3/16)
7.0, 6.0, 7.0, 6.0,

62 Sewing eyelets, for example, on 7.0 5.0 (1/4, 7.0 5.0 (1/4, Automatic
Eyelet stitch N No No
belts (1/4) 15/64, (1/4) 15/64, reinforcement
3/16) 3/16)
63
Sewing straight stitches while 0.0 0.0–2.5 2.5 0.2–5.0
S No Reinforcement No
cutting the fabric (0) (0–3/32) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
64
Sewing zigzag stitches while 3.5 3.5–5.0 1.4 0.0–4.0
cutting the fabric (1/8) (1/8–3/16) (1/16) (0–3/16)
65 Overcasting on thin and

3.5 3.5–5.0 2.0 1.0–4.0
Side cutter S mediumweight fabrics while No Reinforcement No
(1/8) (1/8–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
cutting the fabric
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Overcasting on thick fabrics 5.0 3.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
while cutting the fabric (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
5.0 3.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
S and thick fabrics while cutting No Reinforcement No
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
the fabric
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Attaching appliqués to sleeves
N – – – – No Reinforcement No
(straight stitch sewn to the left)
Horizontal straight
stitch 69
(straight stitch sewn to the right)
70
(zigzag stitch sewn to the left)
Horizontal zigzag
stitch 71
(zigzag stitch sewn to the right)

Other stitches
Left/Right Flipping
Adjustable Pattern
Stitching Density
Length/width
Twin Needle
Presser Foot
Pattern Size
Adjustable
Stitch Type Pattern
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Large:
No
Decorative Large, Small:
stitches 21 N No Small No Yes Yes
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29* 30*
(*Not
possible)
31**
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Satin Yes Yes Yes

stitches N (*Not Large No (*Not (*Not
11 12 13 14 15 16 17* 18* possible) possible) possible)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Cross- Yes
stitches N No Large No (*Not Yes
11* 12* 13* 14* 15* possible)
Decorative 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Yes
satin N No Large, Yes (length Yes
stitches Small only)
** Pattern for making adjustment
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Left/Right Flipping
Adjustable Pattern
Stitching Density
Length/width
Twin Needle
Presser Foot
Pattern Size
Adjustable
Stitch Type Pattern
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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
Character
stitches N No Large, No No Yes
3
(Gothic font) 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Small
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
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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
Character
stitches N No Large No No Yes
(Script font) 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

Left/Right Flipping
Adjustable Pattern
Stitching Density
Length/width
Twin Needle
Presser Foot
Pattern Size
Adjustable
Stitch Type Pattern
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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
Character
stitches N No Large, No No Yes
(Outline 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Small
style)
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
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Selecting Stitching
This section provides details on the various types of stitches available and the procedure for selecting a stitch.
h Combined utility stitches
Stitch types (Can be combined)
You can sew with combinations from 39 utility
stitches.
A stitch can be selected from the following types
available. i Decorative satin stitches
(Can be combined)
For details on the various stitches, refer to “Stitch There are 10 decorative satin stitches.
m
Setting Chart” (page 68).
j Cross stitches
a c f i j (Can be combined)
You can select from 15 cross stitches. You can sew
combinations of multiple decorative stitches.
.co 3
k Patterns stored in the machine's memory
You can recall a stored pattern. (For details, refer to
“Storing patterns” (page 133).)
Selecting stitching
b d e gh k
es
a
a Utility stitches
You can select from 71 utility stitches, including
straight line stitching, overcasting, button holes and
basic decorative stitches. If this is selected, the
utility stitch selection appears right after the power
uid
is turned on.
b My Custom Stitch • When an animation is displayed on the

You can design original stitches. (For details, refer screen, touch the screen with your finger.
to “Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch)” (page
137).) X The straight stitch (left needle position) is
shown selected on the screen.
c Character stitches—Gothic font
(Can be combined)
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Press (Utility stitch key) on the operation

b panel.
There are 97 characters, including letters, symbols
and numbers, in the Gothic font.
d Character stitches—Script font

(Can be combined)
all

and numbers, in the Script font.
e Character stitches—Outline style

(Can be combined)
and numbers, in the outline style.
f Decorative stitches
(Can be combined) X The screen containing the various types of
You can select from 31 decorative stitches, stitches appears.
including leaves, flowers and hearts. You can sew
g Satin stitches
(Can be combined)
You can select from 18 satin stitches. You can sew
Selecting Stitching 75
Select the stitch type. If necessary, specify the setting for automatic
c e reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the
When a decorative stitch is selected stitch length, etc.
• For details on sewing with each of the utility
stitches, refer to the following pages.
Note
z When a stitch is selected, the icon for the
presser foot that should be used appears on
X The screen containing the various stitches in the screen. Check that the correct presser
the selected stitch type appears. foot is attached before starting to sew. If the
wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the
• To select a different stitch type, press sewing machine, attach the correct presser
(Back key). foot, and then select the desired stitch again.
Press the stitch selection.

d (Previous page key) displays the previous
Memo
screen, and (Next page key) displays the
z For details on adjusting the stitch width and
next screen. length, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width”
(page 56) and “Adjusting the stitch length”
(page 57).
■ Selecting characters
Three styles of character stitches are available.
The procedure for selecting a character is the
same with all styles.
Follow steps a and b in “Selecting stitching”

a (page 75) to display the screen where a stitch
k j type can be selected.
Select the character style.

b
i
a
h
b g
cd ef
Select the characters.
a Decorative stitch selection c
b Set width, length and tension
c Large pattern size
d Small pattern size
e Single stitch sewing
f Repeat sewing
g Horizontal mirror image
h Delete a selected pattern
i Check combined pattern
j Automatic thread cutting • If a wrong character was selected, press
k Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch
to erase the character, and then select the
• To select a different stitch, press to correct character.
remove the selected pattern. • To select a different character style, press
, and then select the new character style.
• Press to view a sample of the selected pattern.
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Example: Bus
Saving stitch settings
This machine is preset with the default settings for the

stitch width (zigzag width), stitch length, thread
tension, programmed thread cutting, and automatic
reverse/reinforcement stitching for each stitch.
However, if you wish to save specific settings for a
stitch so that they can be used later, press after
changing the settings to save the new settings with
the selected stitch.
This feature can be used only with utility stitches.
To use a stitch length of 2.0 mm for the
straight stitch
Select a straight stitch.

a
Press .
3
b
Memo
z The default stitch length is 2.5 mm.
c
Set the stitch length to 2.0 mm.
d
Press .
• To reset the selected stitch pattern to its
default settings, press , and then press
.
X The confirmation message is displayed.
Selecting Stitching 77
Press .
e
Note
z The next time that the same straight stitch is
selected, the stitch length is set to 2.0 mm.
z All stitch settings (stitch width (zigzag
width), stitch length, thread tension,
programmed thread cutting, and automatic
reverse/reinforcement stitching, etc.) are
saved, not just the setting that was changed.
When the same stitch pattern is selected, the
last settings saved are displayed even if the
machine was turned off. If the settings are
changed again, or if is pressed to reset
the setting to its default, the new settings are
not saved unless is pressed another
time.
Even if is pressed, the settings for
programmed thread cutting and automatic
reverse/reinforcement stitching cannot be
reset.
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Overcasting Stitches
Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. 15 stitches are
available for overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the
presser foot that is used.
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”

Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot “G”.
Stitch Width Stitch Length

[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Presser
Stitch Name Pattern Application
Foot
11 Preventing fraying in medium 3.5 2.5–5.0 2.0 1.0–4.0
weight and thin fabrics (1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
3
Overcasting 12 5.0 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
Preventing fraying in thick G
stitch (3/16) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
fabrics and fabrics that fray
13 easily 5.0 3.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
Attach overcasting foot “G”. Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric
a c against the guide of the presser foot, and then
lower the presser foot lever.
G

foot” (page 42).
a
b
Select a stitch.
a Guide
Sew with the edge of the fabric against the

d presser foot guide.
a Needle drop point

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page
49).
Overcasting Stitches 79
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”

Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “J”.

Foot
Zigzag stitch
(center 7 Preventing fraying (center 3.5 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.0–4.0
needle baseline/reverse stitching) (1/8) (0–1/4) (1/16) (0–3/16)
m
position)
Zigzag stitch 8 Preventing fraying (right 3.5 2.5–5.0 1.4 0.3–4.0
(right needle
baseline/reinforcement stitching) (1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
position)
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9
2-point 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0
zigzag stitch Preventing fraying in thick (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
10 fabrics and stretch fabrics J
3-point 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0
zigzag stitch (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
14 Preventing fraying in stretch 5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.5–4.0
fabrics (3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/32–3/16)
es
Overcasting 15 Preventing fraying in thick 5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.5–4.0
stitch fabrics and stretch fabrics (3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/32–3/16)
16 Preventing fraying in stretch 4.0 0.0–7.0 4.0 1.0–4.0
fabrics (3/16) (0–1/4) (3/16) (1/16–3/16)
uid
Attach zigzag foot “J”. Sew along the edge of the fabric with the
a c needle dropping off the edge at the right.
J a
-g

foot” (page 42).
Select a stitch. a Needle drop point

b
all
a Needle drop point

49).
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Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter

Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Five stitches can be
used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter.
Note
z Thread the needle manually when using the side cutter, or only attach the side cutter after threading the
needle using the needle threader.

Foot
63 Sewing straight stitches while 0.0 0.0–2.5 2.5 0.2–5.0
cutting the fabric (0) (0–3/32) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) 3
64 Sewing zigzag stitches while 3.5 3.5–5.0 1.4 0.0–4.0
cutting the fabric (1/8) (1/8–3/16) (1/16) (0–3/16)
65 Preventing fraying in thin and

3.5 3.5–5.0 2.0 1.0–4.0
Side Cutter mediumweight fabrics while S
(1/8) (1/8–3/16) (1/16) ( 1/16–3/16)
cutting the fabric
66 Preventing fraying in thick 5.0 3.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
fabrics while cutting the fabric (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) ( 1/16–3/16)
67 Preventing fraying in thick 5.0 3.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
fabrics while cutting the fabric (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) ( 1/16–3/16)
Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin

c is aligned with the notch in the presser foot
holder, and then slowly lower the presser foot
lever.
b
Remove the presser foot.
a a
foot” (page 42).
b onto the needle clamp screw.

Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter
a Notch in presser foot holder
a b Pin
X The side cutter is attached.
a Connecting fork
Overcasting Stitches 81
Raise the presser foot lever to check that the Position the fabric in the side cutter.
d side cutter is securely attached. h The cut in the fabric should be positioned over
the guide plate of the side cutter.
Pass the upper thread under the side cutter,
e and then pull it out toward the rear of the
sewing machine.
a Guide plate
• If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the
fabric will not be cut.
Lower the presser foot lever, and then start

Select a stitch. i sewing.
f
X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching

is sewn.
• If the stitching is sewn in a straight line 63 ,
the seam allowance will be about 5 mm
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page (3/16 inch).
49).
Make a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in 1

g the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.
1
a 5 mm (3/16 inch)
Memo
a 2 cm (3/4 inch) z The side cutter can cut as much as one layer
of 13-oz. denim.
z After using the side cutter, clean it by
removing any lint or dust.
z If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric,
use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to
the cutting edge of the cutter.
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Basic Stitching
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching.

Foot
6 0.0 0.0–7.0 20 5–30
Basting stitch Temporarily securing
(0) (0–1/4) (3/4) (3/16–1-3/16)
1 Basic stitching and sewing

0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0
gathers or pintucks (left baseline/
Straight stitch (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
reverse stitching)
(left needle
position) 2
Basic stitching and sewing
0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0
gathers or pintucks (left baseline/
(0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) J
reinforcement stitching)
Straight stitch
3
Basic stitching and sewing
(center 3 3.5 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0
gathers or pintucks (center
needle (1/8) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
baseline/reverse stitching)
position)
Triple stretch 4 Reinforcing seams and sewing 0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.5–4.0
stitch stretch fabrics (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
Basting Basic stitching
a
Sew basting with a stitch length between 5 mm Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
(3/16 inch) and 30 mm (1-3/16 inches).
b
a
J
J
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 42). foot” (page 42).
Select stitch 6 .
b
Select a stitch.
c

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 49).
49).
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
d beginning of the stitching.
c
Start sewing.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 51).
Basic Stitching 83
Lower the presser foot lever, and then start ■ Changing the needle position
e sewing.
The needle position used as the baseline is
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page different for the straight stitch (left needle
51). position) and the straight stitch (center needle
position).
• For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement
stitches, refer to “Securing the stitching” 1 2
(page 53).
f
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
54).
a Straight stitch (left needle position)

b Straight stitch (center needle position)
When the stitch width of the straight stitch (left
needle position) is set to its standard setting
(0.0 mm), the distance from the needle position to
the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm
(1/2 inch). If the stitch width is changed (between
0 and 7.0 mm (1/4 inch)), the needle position will
also change. By changing the stitch width and
sewing with the right side of the presser foot
aligned with the edge of the fabric, a seam
allowance can be sewn with a fixed width.
1
0.0 2.0 5.5 7.0
3 4 5 6
2
a Stitch width setting
b Distance from the needle position to the right side
of the presser foot
c 12.0 mm (1/2 inch)
d 10.0 mm (3/8 inch)
e 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
f 5.0 mm (3/16 inch)
• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch

width” (page 56).
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Blind Hem Stitching

Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching.

Foot
17 Blind hem stitching on 2.0 1.0–3.5
00 3← – →3
Blind hem mediumweight fabrics (1/16) (1/16–1/8)
m
R
stitch 18 Blind hem stitching on stretch 2.0 1.0–3.5
00 3← – →3
fabrics (1/16) (1/16–1/8)
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure.
a hem, and then baste it about 5 mm (3/16 inch)

from the edge of the fabric.
4
.co
Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the
c
Attach blind hem foot “R”. 3
es
2 • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 42).
1 3
d
Select a stitch.
uid

b Basting stitching
c Desired edge of hem
d 5 mm (3/16 inch)
Fold back the fabric along the basting, and

b then position the fabric with the wrong side
-g

facing up. 49).
2 Position the fabric with the edge of the folded

e hem against the guide of the presser foot, and
all
then lower the presser foot lever.

b Basting
1 c
b
b Fold of hem
c Guide
Blind Hem Stitching 85

Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly ■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold
f catches the fold of the hem.
The needle is too far to the right.
Press to increase the stitch width so that
the needle slightly catches the fold of the
hem.
a Needle drop point

When you change the needle drop point, raise 1 2
the needle, and then change the stitch width.
1
width” (page 56).
Sew with the fold of the hem against the

g presser foot guide.
Remove the basting stitching.

a Stitch width h
■ If the needle catches too much of the hem

fold
The needle is too far to the left.
Press to decrease the stitch width so that 1 2
the needle slightly catches the fold of the
hem.

1 2

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Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing

Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. 10 stitches are available for sewing one-step
buttonholes, one for sewing on buttons.

Foot
48 Horizontal buttonholes on thin 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0
and mediumweight fabrics (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)
49 Horizontal buttonholes on areas 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0
that are subject to strain (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)
50 Horizontal buttonholes on thick 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0
fabrics (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)
51 Buttonholes with bar tacks on 5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0
3
both ends for stabilized fabrics (3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)
52 Buttonholes for stretch or knit 6.0 3.0–6.0 1.0 0.5–2.0
Buttonhole fabrics (15/64) (1/8–15/64) (1/16) (1/32–1/16)
A
stitch 53 6.0 3.0–6.0 1.5 1.0–3.0
Buttonholes for stretch fabrics
(15/64) (1/8–15/64) (1/16) (1/16–1/8)
54 5.0 0.0–6.0 2.0 0.2–4.0
Bound buttonholes
(3/16) (0–15/64) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
55 Keyhole buttonholes for thick or 7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0
plush fabrics (1/4) (1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)
56 Keyhole buttonholes for 7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0
mediumweight and thick fabrics (1/4) (1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)
57 Horizontal buttonhole for thick 7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0
or plush fabrics (1/4) (1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)
Button- 61 3.5 2.5–4.5
Button sewing – – M
sewing stitch (1/8) (3/32–3/16)
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 87

Buttonhole sewing
The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button).
Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.
a Reinforcement stitching
The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position
used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. a and length of the buttonhole.
1
1
3 a Marks on fabric
Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole

4 b foot “A”, and then insert the button that will
be put through the buttonhole.
A
a Button guide plate

b Presser foot scale
c Pin
d Marks on buttonhole foot
e 5 mm (3/16 inch)
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■ If the button does not fit in the button guide Select a stitch.
plate d
Add together the diameter and thickness of

the button, and then set the button guide
plate to the calculated length. (The distance
between the markings on the presser foot
scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)
2
3
3
a Presser foot scale
b Length of buttonhole (diameter + thickness of
button) • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page
c 5 mm (3/16 inch) 49).
Example: For a button with a diameter of
e buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on
15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm Position the fabric with the front end of the
(3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set
to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale. the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then
lower the presser foot lever.
1 1
2
a 10 mm (3/8 inch)
b 15 mm (9/16 inch)
A
X The size of the buttonhole is set.
2
a Mark on fabric (front)
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
c b Red marks on buttonhole foot
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser Pass the upper thread down through the hole in
foot” (page 42). the presser foot.
• When lowering the presser foot, do not push
in the front of the presser foot.
a
a Do not reduce the gap.

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at
f possible. j the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent
the stitching from being cut.
m
a Buttonhole lever a Pin
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the
Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and
bracket on the buttonhole foot. k open the buttonhole.
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1
2
1
es
a Buttonhole lever
b Bracket
a Seam ripper
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in
g your left hand, and then start sewing. For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch
to make a hole in the rounded end of the
buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut
uid
open the buttonhole.

-g
X Once sewing is completed, the machine 1

automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
then stops.
all
a Eyelet punch
h and then cut the thread.
Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric,
• When using the eyelet punch, place thick
paper or some other protective sheet under
i position.
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original the fabric before punching the hole in the
fabric.
CAUTION
● When opening the buttonhole with the
seam ripper, do not place your hands in
the cutting direction, otherwise injuries
may result if the seam ripper slips.
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■ Changing the density of the stitching ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics

Adjust the stitch length. When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use
a gimp thread.
Hook the gimp thread onto the part of

a buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration.

• If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is
too thick), decrease the density of the
stitching.
■ Changing the stitch width
Adjust the stitch width.
b
It fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it. 3

width” (page 56).
Memo Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

z Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch c
length and width by sewing a trial • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric. foot” (page 42).
Select stitch 52 or 53 .
d
Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the
e gimp thread.
Lower the presser foot lever and the

f buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.
When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp

g thread to remove any slack.
Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp

h thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and
then tie it.

Select stitch 61 .
d
Button sewing
Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine.

Buttons with two or with four holes can be attached.
Measure the distance between the holes in the

a button to be attached.

49).
• Since the end of the thread will be tied off
later, do not set the sewing machine for
programmed-thread cutting.
Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the
b drop feed lever, located at the rear of the
Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as
machine on the base, to (to the left as e the distance between the holes in the button.
seen from the rear of the machine).
Place the button in the position where it will
f be sewn, and lower the presser foot lever.
a Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of the

machine)
X The feed dogs are lowered.
c
Attach button-sewing foot “M”.
a
a Button
X The button is held in place.
• When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew
the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser button so that the needle goes into the two
foot” (page 42). holes toward the rear of the sewing machine,
and then sew them in the same way.
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Turn the handwheel toward you When you are finished attaching the button,
g (counterclockwise) to check that the needle j slide the drop feed lever to (to the right
correctly goes into the two holes of the button. as seen from the rear of the machine) to raise
If it seems as if the needle will hit the button, the feed dogs.
remeasure the distance between the holes in
the button. Adjust the stitch width to the
distance between the button holes. Memo
z The feed dog position switch is normally set
to the right side.
z The feed dogs come up when you start
sewing again.
■ Attaching a shank to a button

To sew the button with a shank, attach the button
with space between it and the fabric, and then
wind the thread by hand. This attaches the button
securely. 3
CAUTION Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”,
a and then pull the shank lever toward you.
● When sewing, be sure that the needle
does not touch the button, otherwise the
1
Start sewing.
h Set the sewing speed controller to the left (so
that the speed will be slow).
a Shank lever
After sewing is finished, cut the upper thread

b with plenty of excess, wind it around the
thread between the button and the fabric, and
then tie it to the upper thread at the beginning
of the stitching.
Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at
the end and at the beginning of the stitching at
X The sewing machine automatically stops the wrong side of the fabric.
after sewing reinforcement stitches.
• Do not press (Thread cutter button).
Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the

i bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching.
Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching
to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it
with the bobbin thread. Cut off any excess thread.
c

Zipper Insertion
A zipper can be sewn in place.

Foot
Straight stitch
3 Attaching zippers I
(center 3.5 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0
Sewing concealed seams and
needle (1/8) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
pintucks
position)
There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side
zipper are described below.
c edge of the fabric.

Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the
Inserting a centered zipper
Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted 1

against each other.
3
2
2 4
1
a Basting stitching
b Reverse stitches
c Wrong side of fabric
3 d End of zipper opening
a Right side of fabric Press open the seam allowance from the
b Stitching d wrong side of the fabric.
c End of zipper opening

a 1
Sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening.
b With the right sides of the fabric facing each
other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the
zipper opening.
• For details, refer to “Basic stitching” (page
83). a Wrong side of fabric
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Align the seam with the center of the zipper, Select stitch 3 .
e and then baste the zipper in place. h
3
49).
m
b Basting stiching CAUTION
c Zipper
● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to
Remove about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of
f the basting on the outside.
select the straight stitch (center needle
.co
position), and slowly turn the handwheel
toward you (counterclockwise) to check 3
2 4 that the needle does not touch the presser
foot. If a different stitch is selected or the
3 1 needle hits the presser foot, the needle
may bend or break.
es
Topstitch around the zipper.
i
b Zipper basting
uid
c Outside basting
d 5 cm (2 inches) 1
3
Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin
g of zipper foot “I”.
2
1
4
-g
2
all
a Pin on the right side

b Needle drop point
foot” (page 42). a Stitching
c Basting stitching
d End of zipper opening
CAUTION
does not touch the zipper, otherwise the
j
Zipper Insertion 95
Press open the seam allowance from the

d wrong side of the fabric.
Inserting a side zipper
Stitching is visible on only one piece of fabric. Use

1
this type of zipper application for side openings and
back openings.
1 a Wrong side of fabric

2
e (the side that will not be stitched) has an extra

Press the seam allowance so that the right side
3 mm (1/8 inch).
3
a Stitching
c End of zipper opening 1
The following procedure will describe how to stitch
on the left side, as shown in the illustration.
2
a a Wrong side of fabric
b 3 mm (1/8 inch)
Sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening.
b With the right sides of the fabric facing each
Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of
other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the f the fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch),
zipper opening. and then baste or pin the zipper in place.
• For details, refer to “Basic stitching” (page
83).
Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the 2

c edge of the fabric.
1
1
a Zipper teeth
b Basting stitching
3
Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin
g of zipper foot “I”.
2
4 If the stitching will be sewn on the right side,

attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of
the zipper foot.
a Basting stitching
b Reverse stitches 1
c Wrong side of fabric
I
a Pin on the right side

b Needle drop point
foot” (page 42).
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Select stitch 3 . When you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the

h j end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine
with the needle lowered (in the fabric), raise
the presser foot lever.
k
Open the zipper and continue sewing.

49).
CAUTION
● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to
select the straight stitch (center needle
position), and slowly turn the handwheel Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and then
toward you (counterclockwise) to check l baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric. 3
that the needle does not touch the presser
foot. If a different stitch is selected or the
needle hits the presser foot, the needle
may bend or break.
Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the

i extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base 1
of the zipper.
a Basting stitching
m of zipper foot “I”.

Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin
If the presser foot holder was attached to the

right pin in step g, change it to the left pin.
I
CAUTION
● When sewing, be sure that the needle 2
a Pin on the left side
b Needle drop point
Zipper Insertion 97

n Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper
opening and align the zipper teeth with the side
of the presser foot.
3
4
2
1 5
a Right side of fabric

b End of zipper opening
c Reverse stitches
d Beginning of stitching
e Basting stitching
CAUTION
When you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the

o end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine
with the needle lowered (in the fabric), and
then raise the presser foot lever.
Remove the basting stitching, open the zipper,

p and then continue sewing.
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Zipper/piping Insertion
A zipper and piping can be sewn in place.

Foot
Straight stitch 1
Attaching zippers Sewing 0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0
(left needle
concealed seams and piping (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
position)
There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper
and a piping are described below, with the adjustable zipper/piping foot.
Loosen the positioning screw on the back of
d the presser foot.
Inserting a centered zipper
3
Refer to step a–e of “Inserting a centered
a zipper” (page 94).
Remove the presser foot and presser foot

b holder (page 44) to attach the screw-on
adjustable zipper/piping foot.
1
a Positioning screw
e right feed dog.

Slide the presser foot over either the left or
Note
z Use a screw driver to securely tighten the
screw that holds the presser foot. If the screw
is loose, the needle may break and cause
injures.
Select stitch 1 .
c Left sewing position Right sewing position
f does not touch the presser foot.

Change the needle position so that the needle
For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width”

(page 56).
a Needle drop point
Zipper/piping Insertion 99
CAUTION Inserting a piping

● After adjusting the needle position, slowly Place the piping between two fabrics inside
turn the balance wheel toward you and a out, as shown below.
check the needle does not touch
(counterclockwise) the presser foot. If the
1
needle hits the presser foot, the needle
may bend or break. 2
g screwdriver.
Securely tighten the positioning screw with a
m
3
a Fabric
b Piping
c Fabric
a Positioning screw
.co c
Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable
b zipper/piping foot on the previous page.
Sew along the piping.

es
h
1
3
uid
After sewing, turn them over.

d
4
-g
all
a Stitching
c Basting stitching
CAUTION

i
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Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape

Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.

Foot
5 1.0 1.0–3.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
Stretch stitch Stretch fabrics
(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
2-point 9 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0

zigzag stitch (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
Attaching elastic J
3-point 10 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0
zigzag stitch (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
Elastic-
attaching
34 Attaching elastic to stretch 4.0 0.0–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0 3
fabrics (3/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
stitch
Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations.
Stretch stitching Elastic attaching

Attach zigzag foot “J”. When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a
a piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that
J of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary
that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used.
a fabric.
Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points
foot” (page 42). to make sure that the tape is uniformly
positioned on the fabric.
Select stitch 5
b
.
2
49). a Elastic tape
b Pin
Sew the fabric without stretching it.
c
b

foot” (page 42).
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 101

Select a stitch.
c
Example: 2-point zigzag stitch
Example: Elastic-attaching stitch

49).
d stretching the tape so that it is the same length

Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while
as the fabric.
While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot
with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin
nearest the front of the presser foot with your
right hand.
CAUTION
does not touch any pins, otherwise the
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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching

The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.

Foot
7 Attaching appliqués (center 3.5 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.0–4.0
baseline/reverse stitching) (1/8) (0–1/4) (1/16) (0–3/16)
Zigzag stitch
24 Appliqué quilting, free-motion 3.5 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.0–4.0
quilting, satin stitching (1/8) (0–1/4) (1/16) (0–3/16)
19 3.5 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.6–4.0
Attaching appliqués
Appliqué (1/8) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
stitch 25
Attaching appliqués and binding
1.5 0.5–5.0 1.8 1.0–4.0 3
(1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
Piecing straight stitching (with a seam
21 5.5 0.0–7.0 2.0 0.2–5.0
allowance of 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from
(7/32) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
Piecing the right edge of the presser foot)
straight stitch Piecing straight stitching (with a
22 1.5 0.0–7.0 2.0 0.2–5.0 J
seam allowance of 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
(1/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
from the left edge of the presser foot)
28 4.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0
(3/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
29 5.0 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
Joining stitch Patchwork stitching
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
30 5.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0
(3/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
Mock hand 23 Straight stitch quilting that looks 0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
quilting stitch hand quilting (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
Quilting 26 7.0 1.0–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0

Stippling
stippling (1/4) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
Memo
z Patterns showing a “Q” on the LCD are for quilting and those showing a “P” are for piecing.
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 103

Select a stitch.
e
Appliqué stitching
Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam

a allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and
3/16 inch).

a Seam allowance 49).
b stabilizer on the back of the appliqué, and then

Place a pattern made of thick paper or
Turn the handwheel toward you
f (counterclockwise), and then begin sewing
fold over the seam allowance using an iron.
around the edge of the appliqué, making sure
that the needle drops just outside of the
appliqué.
Turn the fabric over, and then baste or fuse it

c onto the fabric that it will be attached to.
When sewing around corners, stop the

machine with the needle in the fabric just
1 outside of the appliqué, raise the presser foot
lever, and then turn the fabric as needed to
change the sewing direction.
a Basting stitching
Attach the open toe foot.

d

foot” (page 42).
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Patchwork (crazy quilt) Piecing

stitching
Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called
Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and “piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a
a place it over the lower piece. 7 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance.
Sew a piecing straight stitch 7 mm (1/4 inch) from
Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.
b pattern spans over both pieces.
Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the
a fabric that you wish to piece together.
m
b
.co c
foot” (page 42).
3
es
uid

49).
• The piecing straight stitch shows a “P” on the
-g
LCD.
Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned

d with the edge of the fabric.
■ For a seam allowance on the right side

all
Align the right side of the presser foot with

the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch
21 .
a 7 mm (1/4 inch)

■ For a seam allowance on the left side When sewing with a seam allowance, align the
Align the left side of the presser foot with the left edge of the narrow part of the 1/4 inch
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch 22 . quilting foot with the fabric edge.
a 7 mm (1/4 inch) 1
a Seam (3.2 mm (1/8 inch))
Memo Start sewing.

e
z To change the width of the seam allowance
When the end of the stitching is reached, stop
f the sewing machine.
(needle position), adjust the stitch width. For
details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width”
(page 56). Sew until the mark at the lower edge of the 1/4
inch quilting foot aligns with the lower edge of
the fabric.
■ Using the 1/4 inch quilting foot
If the 1/4 inch quilting foot is used, seams can be 1
sewn with a seam allowance of 6.4 mm (1/4
inch).
2
Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the
a fabric that you wish to piece together.
3
Attach the 1/4 inch quilting foot. a 6.4mm (1/4 inch)

b b End of stitching
c Mark on 1/4 inch quilting foot

foot” (page 42).
Select stitch 3 .
c
Align the mark at the upper edge of the 1/4
d inch quilting foot with the upper edge of the
fabric.
Align the right edge of the fabric with the right
edge of the narrow part of the 1/4 inch quilting
foot.
a Mark on 1/4 inch quilting foot

b Beginning of stitching
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Select a stitch.
e
Quilting • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page
49).
Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers
of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn Place one hand on each side of the presser
using the walking foot and the quilting guide. f foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while
sewing.
Baste the fabric to be quilted.
a
Remove the presser foot and the presser foot
b holder.
• For details, refer to “Removing and attaching

the presser foot holder” (page 44).
c onto the needle clamp screw.

Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot
3
Note
a
z When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a
speed between slow and medium.
b z When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing
machine needle.
a Connecting fork
d foot holder screw, and then tighten the screw

Lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser
with the screwdriver.
a Presser foot holder screw

X The walking foot is attached.
CAUTION
● Be sure to securely tighten the screws
with the screwdriver, otherwise the
needle may touch the presser foot,
causing it to bend or break.
● Before starting to sew, slowly turn the
handwheel toward you
the needle hits the presser foot, the

■ Using the quilting guide

Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that Free-motion quilting
are equally spaced.
With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs (using
the drop feed lever) so that the fabric can be moved
freely in any direction.
When free-motion quilting, use the following
instructions with the quilting foot.
Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the

a hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser
foot holder.
Walking foot
a holder.
Remove the presser foot and the presser foot
• Refer to “Removing and attaching the presser

foot holder” (page 44).
Presser foot holder Secure the quilting foot with the presser foot
b holder screw.
The pin on the quilting foot should be
positioned over the needle clamp screw.
2 3
Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that
b the guide aligns with the seam that has already
been sewn.
a Pin on quilting foot

b Presser foot holder screw
c Needle clamp screw
Hold the quilting foot in place with your right

c hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder
screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.
a Presser foot holder screw
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CAUTION Satin stitching using the

sewing speed controller
● Be sure to securely tighten the screws
with the screwdriver, otherwise the
A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the
needle may touch the presser foot, stitch width of a satin stitch. If the sewing machine is
causing it to bend or break. set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the
sewing speed controller, the stitch width can quickly
and easily be adjusted. In this case, the sewing speed
d the machine on the base, to
Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of
(to the left as is adjusted with the foot controller.
seen from the rear of the machine).
a
Connect the foot controller.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page
51).

a b
a Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of
3
the machine) J
X The feed dogs are lowered.
e stitch.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a
foot” (page 42).
49). Turn on the sewing machine, and then press
c (Settings key) on the operation panel.
Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, and
f then move the fabric to follow the pattern.
Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the
beginning and end of sewing.
Press ON for stitch width control setting.

d
a Pattern
g lever to
After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed
(to the right as seen from the rear
of the machine) to raise the feed dogs.
• Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at
the right.
X The machine is now set so that the stitch

width can be controlled with the sewing
speed controller.
If the stitch width control setting is set to
“ON”, for stitch width will change
to sewing speed controller icon .

Press (Back key).

e
m
Select stitch 24 .
f
.co
49).
es
While sewing, slide the sewing speed
g controller to adjust the stitch width.
Slide the controller to the left to make the width
narrower. Slide the controller to the right to
uid
make the width wider.
Narrower Wider
-g
all
• Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller.
When you are finished sewing, set the stitch

h width control setting back to OFF.
Memo
z Although the stitching result differs depending
on the type of fabric being sewn and the
thickness of the thread being used, for best
results, adjust the stitch length to between 0.3
and 0.5 mm (1/64 and 1/32 inch).
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Reinforcement Stitching
Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.

Foot
Triple stretch 4 Reinforcing the seams of sleeves 0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.5–4.0
J
stitch and inseams (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
60 Reinforcing the ends of

Bar tack 2.0 1.0–3.0 0.4 0.3–1.0
openings, such as the corners of
stitch (1/16) (1/16–1/8) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)
pockets
58 7.0 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.5 A
Darning mediumweight fabrics
Darning (1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32)
stitch 59
Darning thick fabrics
7.0 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.5 3
(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32)
Triple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching
Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to
and inseams. strain, such as pocket corners and openings.
As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at
Attach zigzag foot “J”. pocket corners is described below.
a

foot” (page 42).
Determine the desired length of the bar tack.
Select stitch 4 . a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot
b “A” to the desired length. (The distance
between the markings on the presser foot scale
is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 2

49). 3
Start sewing.
c
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page a Presser foot scale
51). b Length of bar tack
c 5 mm (3/16 inch)
• A bar tack with a maximum length of about
28 mm (1–1/8 inches) can be sewn.
Reinforcement Stitching 111

Attach buttonhole foot “A”. Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as
b e possible.
foot” (page 42).
Select stitch 60 .
c
a
a Buttonhole lever
bracket on the buttonhole foot.
49).
1
Position the fabric so that the opening of the
d pocket faces toward you, and then lower the
presser foot lever so that the needle drops
2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket
opening. 2
a Buttonhole lever
b Bracket

f your left hand, and then start sewing.
a 2 mm (1/16 inch)
Pass the upper thread down through the hole in
the presser foot.
in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the X Once sewing is completed, the machine
bar tack will not be sewn with the correct automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
size. then stops.
Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric,

g and then cut the threads.
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original

h position.
Memo
z If the fabric does not feed, for example,
because it is too thick, increase the stitch
a
length. For details, refer to “Adjusting the
a Do not reduce the gap. stitch length” (page 57).
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Darning
Fabric that has been torn can be darned.
Darning is sewn as shown below.
3
1
a Reinforcement stitching
Determine the desired length of the darning. Select stitch 58 or 59 .

a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot c
“A” to the desired length. (The distance
between the markings on the presser foot scale
is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)

49).
2
3 Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm
d (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned,
and then lower the presser foot lever.
4
a Presser foot scale 1
b Length of darning
c 5 mm (3/16 inch)
d 7 mm (1/4 inch)
• A bar tack with a maximum length of about 2
28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be sewn.
Attach buttonhole foot “A”. a Tear

b b 2 mm (1/16 inch)
foot” (page 42).
Reinforcement Stitching 113

Pass the upper thread down through the hole in Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric,
the presser foot. g and then cut the threads.

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original
in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the h position.
darning will not be sewn with the correct
size.
Memo
z If the fabric does not feed, for example,
because it is too thick, increase the stitch
length. For details, refer to “Adjusting the
stitch length” (page 57).
a
a Do not reduce the gap.
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as

e possible.
a
a Buttonhole lever
bracket on the buttonhole foot.
2
a Buttonhole lever
b Bracket
f your left hand, and then start sewing.

X Once sewing is completed, the machine

then stops.
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Eyelet Stitching
Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm
(1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch).

Foot
7.0, 6.0 or 7.0, 6.0 or
62
m
Sewing eyelets, for example, on 7.0 5.0 7.0 5.0
Eyelet stitch N
belts (1/4) (1/4, 15/64 (1/4) (1/4, 15/64
or 3/16) or 3/16)
Attach monogramming foot “N”. Lower the needle into the fabric at the
a d beginning of the stitching, and then lower the
.co
presser foot lever. 3
es
foot” (page 42).
Select stitch 62 .
b
e
Start sewing.
uid
X Once sewing is completed, the machine

then stops.
Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the

f center of the eyelet.
-g
49).
Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch

c length to select the desired eyelet size.
all
1 2 3
a 7mm
b 6mm
c 5mm • When using the eyelet punch, place thick
paper or some other protective sheet under
the fabric before punching the hole in the
width” (page 56) and “Adjusting the stitch
fabric.
Memo
z If thin thread is used, the stitching may be
too open. If this occurs, sew the eyelet twice
before removing the fabric, one on top of the
other.
Eyelet Stitching 115

Horizontal Stitching
Horizontal stitching is used to attach appliqués to fabric that cannot be moved around, such as cylindrical
pieces. Straight stitches and zigzag stitches that sew to either the left or right are available.
Stitch Width Stitch Length Presser

[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Foot
68 Attaching appliqués to sleeves
– –
(straight stitch sewn to the left)
Horizontal
straight stitch 69 Attaching appliqués to sleeves
– –
(straight stitch sewn to the right)
N
70 Attaching appliqués to sleeves
– –
(zigzag stitch sewn to the left)
Horizontal
zigzag stitch 71 Attaching appliqués to sleeves
– –
(zigzag stitch sewn to the right)
The illustration below shows the sewing order for Lower the needle into the fabric at the
the following explanation. d beginning of the stitching, and then start
sewing.
4 Lower the needle at the upper-right corner.
3 1
Remove the flat bed attachment.

a
• For details, refer to “Free-arm sewing” (page
45).
X The fabric is fed toward the back of the
machine, as usual.
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
b
• For details, refer to “Replacing the Presser After you have sewn to the corner, stop the
Foot” (page 42). e sewing machine, and then select stitch 68 .
Start sewing.
f
Select stitch 1 .
c
49).
X The fabric is fed to the right.
After you have sewn to the corner, stop the

g sewing machine, and then select stitch 1 .
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Press (Reverse/reinforcement stitch

h button).
Hold the reverse/reinforcement stitch button
pressed until the stitching reaches the upper-left
corner.
X The fabric is fed forward.
i sewing machine, and then select stitch 69

.
3
j
Start sewing.
X The fabric is fed to the left.

k sewing machine, and then select stitch 1
again.
l the stitching, stop the sewing machine.

After sewing 3 to 5 stitches at the beginning of
Memo
z The feeding direction of the fabric differs
depending on the stitch that is selected. Be
sure to guide the fabric while it is sewn.
Horizontal Stitching 117

Decorative Stitching
The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches.

Foot
32
5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
Fagoting Sewing two pieces of fabric (3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
stitch 33 together across an open seam
5.0 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
(3/16) (3/25–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
28 4.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0
(3/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
29 5.0 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
Joining stitch Decorative bridging stitches
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
30
5.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0
J
(3/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
Shell tuck 20 Shell tuck stitching on collars 4.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–4.0
stitch and curves (3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
31 5.0 0.0–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0
(3/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
Smocking 32 Smocking fabrics to add texture 5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0

stitch and elasticity (3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
33 5.0 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
27
5.0 2.5–7.0 0.5 0.1–1.0
Scallop stitch Satin scallop stitching
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)
39 3.5 1.5–7.0 2.5 1.6–4.0
Lace sewing, decorative (1/8) (1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
hemming, heirloom stitching,
40 etc. 6.0 1.5–7.0 3.0 1.5–4.0
(15/64) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)
41 5.0 1.5–7.0 3.5 1.5–4.0
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)
N
42 5.0 1.5–7.0 4.0 1.5–4.0
Decorative Decorative hemming and
stitch (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/16) (1/16–3/16)
heirloom stitching, etc. on thin,
43 mediumweight and plain weave
5.0 1.5–7.0 2.5 1.5–4.0
fabrics
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
44 5.0 1.5–7.0 2.0 1.5–4.0
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
45 Decorative hemming, ribbon

5.0 1.5–7.0 3.0 1.5–4.0
threading, heirloom stitching,
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)
etc.
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Foot
46 6.0 1.5–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0
(15/64) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
Heirloom stitching, etc. N
47 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
35 4.0 0.0–7.0 3.0 2.0–4.0
Decorative (3/16) (0–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)
stitch 36 4.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 J
(3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
Decorative stitching
37 5.5 0.0–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0
(7/32) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
38 5.0
(3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
1.0 0.2–4.0
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)
N 3
d
Fagoting
Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It
is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch
is more decorative when thicker thread is used.
Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric

a along their seams.
Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by 49).
b about 4 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a
Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).
e
sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.
If you draw a line down the middle of the thin
paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is
width” (page 56).
easier.
3
f along the center of the two pieces of fabric.
Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned
a Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer

b Basting stitching
c 4 mm (3/16 inch)
c
g
After sewing is finished, remove the paper.
foot” (page 42).
Decorative Stitching 119

Scallop stitching Smocking
The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like The decorative stitch created by stitching or
shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is
of blouses and to decorate the edges of projects. used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs.
The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to
Attach monogramming foot “N”. fabric.
a
a
m
J

foot” (page 42).
.co
foot” (page 42).
Select stitch 27 .
b
Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the
b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen
the thread tension.
es
length” (page 57) and “Adjusting the thread
tension” (page 57).
• Pull up the bobbin thread. For details, refer to
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page “Pulling up the bobbin thread” (page 36).
49).
uid
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm

c (3/8 inch).
c not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure
1
-g
all
a 1 cm (3/8 inch)
• For better results, apply spray starch onto the
fabric and press with a hot iron before it is • Do not use reverse/reinforcement stitching or
sewn. thread cutting.
• At the end of the stitching, the thread is
d
Trim along the stitches. pulled out about 5 cm (2 inches).
d Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.
• Be careful not to cut the stitches.
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Select stitch 31 , 32 or 33 .
e
Shell tuck stitching
The gathers that look like shells are called “shell

tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of
blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.
Fold the fabric along the bias.

a
49).
Stitch between the straight stitches.

f

3
b
Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.

g • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 42).
Select stitch 20 , and then increase the thread

c tension.

49) and “Adjusting the thread tension” (page
57).

Sew while making sure that the needle drops

d slightly off the edge of the fabric.
Joining
Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the

seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when
making a crazy quilt.
1
a
J
a Needle drop point

foot” (page 42).
Sew together the right sides of the two pieces

b of fabric, and then open up the seam
allowances.
2
1
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks
e down to one side.
3
b 7 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance
c Straight stitch
Select stitch 28 , 29 or 30 .
c

49).
d up, and then sew over the seam with the

Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces
center of the presser foot aligned with the

seam.
a Right side of fabric
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Select a stitch.
c The stitches that can be used are 39 , 40 ,
Heirloom stitching
41
, 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 or 47 .
When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes
are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch.
This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin
or mediumweight fabrics in addition to plain weave
fabrics.
Install the wing needle.

a
• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

• For details on installing a needle, refer to
“Replacing the needle” (page 40). 3
• The needle threader cannot be used with the • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page
wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine 49).
may be damaged. Manually pass the thread
through the eye of the needle from the front • When sewing with the wing needle, select a
to the back. stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less.
For details, refer to “Threading the needle
Start sewing.
d
manually (without using the needle
threader)” (page 33).

b
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser CAUTION

foot” (page 42).
● When sewing with the wing needle, select
a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or
less, otherwise the needle may bend or
break.
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly
turn the handwheel toward you
the needle hits the presser foot, the

Partially removing threads is called “drawnwork”. Press on the LCD.

This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a e
X The pattern displayed at the top of the screen
loose weave.
is mirrored.
Two ways to create drawnwork are described below.
■ Drawnwork (Example 1)
Sew along the other edge of the frayed section

f so that it looks like the previous stitching.
Pull out several threads from the fabric.

a
Press , and set the horizontal mirror

g image key back to OFF.
b

foot” (page 42).
Select stitch 39 .
c

49).
With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew

d along the right edge of the frayed section.
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■ Drawnwork (Example 2)
Pull out several threads from two sections of

a the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of
m
about 4 mm (3/16 inch).
1
.co 3
es
a 4 mm (3/16 inch)

b
uid

foot” (page 42).
Select stitch 42 .
c
-g
all

49).
Sew along the center of the unfrayed section.

d

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns

You can sew decorative stitches, satin stitches, cross stitches, decorative satin stitches, combined utility
stitches and 3 types of character stitches. All are sewn with monogramming foot “N”.
Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing patterns
In order to sew the patterns correctly, the following Attach monogramming foot “N”.
must be considered. a
■ Fabric
Before sewing stretch or thin fabrics or fabrics
with a coarse weave, affix stabilizer material to
the wrong side of the fabric or place a thin sheet
of paper, such as tracing paper, under the fabric.
foot” (page 42).
Since material puckering or bunched stitches may
occur when satin stitches are sewn, be sure to
b
Select a stitch.
affix stabilizer material to the fabric.
• For details, refer to steps a through e of
■ Needles and threads “Selecting stitching” (page 75).
When sewing thin, mediumweight or stretch
c
Start sewing.
fabrics, use the ball point needle. When sewing
thick fabrics, use a 90/14 home sewing machine
needle. In addition, #50 to #60 thread should be
used.
■ Trial sewing
Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric
being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material
is used, the desired result may not be achieved. • The stitching is sewn in the direction
Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before indicated by the arrow.
sewing your project. In addition, while sewing, be
Sew reinforcement stitches.
d When sewing with a character stitch,
sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order
to prevent the fabric from slipping.
reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn
after each character.
• When sewing a pattern with a stitch other
than a character stitch, it is useful to first set
the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching
setting. For details, refer to “Automatically
sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches” (page
59).
e trim off any excess threads at the beginning of

When you are finished sewing, use scissors to
the stitching and between the patterns.
Memo
z For details on adjusting the stitch width and
length, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width”
(page 56) and “Adjusting the stitch length”
(page 57).
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Changing the pattern size Changing the stitch density
The size of character stitches in the Gothic font and If a decorative satin stitch has been selected, the
outline style, decorative stitches, and decorative satin stitch density can be changed.
stitches can be switched between large and small.
However, the size of other patterns cannot be Press (Utility stitch key) on the operation
changed. a
panel, and select (Decorative satin stitch).
Select a stitch.
a
Press until the desired size is selected.

b
3
Select a decorative satin stitch pattern.
b
Press until the desired stitch density is

c
selected.
Repeat steps a and b.
c Select for coarser stitching, or select
for finer stitching.
Memo
z The large pattern size is the default. If the
small pattern size is selected, small patterns
can be combined and connected.
z If multiple patterns have been combined, the
size of each selected pattern can be CAUTION
specified.
● If the stitching density is too fine,
depending on the needle, the stitches may
be bunched together, causing the needle
to break.
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Press .
Changing the length for satin c
stitches
The length for one satin stitch can be changed in five

gradations.

a
panel, and select (Satin stitch).
X It turns to and the pattern is longer.
b
Select a satin stitch pattern.
Each time you press it the number changes.
You can select from - .
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Press .
c
Shifting patterns
Satin stitches can be shifted to the left or right by half

the width of the pattern, allowing you to create a
step-shaped pattern. This is called a “step pattern”. As
an example, the procedure for creating the following
pattern is described below.

a
panel, and select (Satin stitch).
3
X The next pattern selected is moved half a
width to the right.
Select a satin stitch pattern.

b
d
Select the same pattern.

Press .
e
Combining patterns
You can sew with combinations of stitches from

character stitches, decorative stitches, satin stitches,
combined utility stitches, decorative satin stitches
and cross stitches.
a operation panel, and select the stitch type.

Touch (Utility stitch key) on the
m
width to the left.
.co
X The next pattern selected is moved half a
b
Select the first pattern.
X The first pattern is selected and appears in
es
on the screen.
Specify that the patterns will be sewn

f repeatedly.
uid
• When the sewing is started, the selected

-g
pattern is sewn repeatedly until the sewing

machine is stopped.
all
• For details, refer to “Repeating patterns”

(page 131).
■ Examples of step patterns
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Select the next pattern. ■ Repeating patterns

c
X The combined pattern appears on the When multiple stitches are combined, the sewing
screen. machine stops when the pattern displayed on the
screen has been completed. Use the following
operations to sew a combined pattern repeatedly.
After the patterns have been combined, press

a .
If pressed again, it turns to (single
sewing).
• To remove a selected pattern, press on

the screen. The pattern that was selected last
is removed.
• To combine patterns from different types, 3
press (Back key), and after selecting the
type, select the next pattern.
X turns to , and you can now sew
the specified pattern repeatedly.
d start sewing.
After all of the desired patterns are selected,
1 2
X The order that the patterns appear on the

screen is the order that they will be sewn.
a Single
b Repeated
Note
z If repeated sewing is set, the pattern is
repeatedly sewn until the sewing machine is
stopped.
Memo z If the sewing machine is turned off, the
z Up to 70 patterns can be combined. repeated/single sewing setting returns to its
z If multiple patterns have been combined, the default setting.
sewing machine stops once all the selected
patterns displayed in the LCD have been
sewn. To repeatedly sew the combined
pattern, refer to “Repeating patterns”.
z The combined pattern can be stored for later
use. For details, refer to “Storing patterns”
(page 133).

■ Mirroring a pattern image ■ Checking the pattern

When the specified pattern is not displayed on the
After a single pattern has been selected, press
a
screen, check the pattern using the following steps.
to mirror the pattern image horizontally.
Press .
a
X The screen for checking the pattern is

displayed.
Press , and confirm the pattern.

b
Press (Back key).

c
Memo
z The combined pattern can be stored for later
use. For details, refer to “Storing patterns”.
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■ Recalling a pattern
Storing patterns
Press (Recall key).
Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since a
stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine Recall the stored pattern.
is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. Up to
10 patterns can be stored.
■ Storing a pattern
Create the combined pattern that you wish to

a store.
• For details, refer to “Combining patterns”

X The screen for selecting a pocket appears.
(page 130).
Select the pocket where the combined pattern
Press (Memory key) on the operation b you wish to recall is stored.
b panel.
indicates pockets where patterns are 3
already stored.
X The selected pocket is shown in reverse

X “Saving...” appears while the pattern is being highlighting, and the stored pattern is
stored. After the pattern is stored, the initial displayed.
screen appears again.
Check the contents, and then press .
• Do not turn off the sewing machine while the c Press to check a pattern that is not
pattern is being stored, otherwise the pattern
displayed completely.
data may be lost.
X The stored pattern is recalled.

X The pattern selection screen appears, and
you can sew the pattern you have recalled.

■ Deleting a stored pattern

Stored pattern in the pockets can be deleted. Realigning the pattern
The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on

Press (Recall key).
a
the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If
this occurs, adjust the pattern while sewing on a
piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for
your project.

a
Select the pocket where the pattern you wish

b to delete is stored.
indicates pockets where patterns are • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
already stored. foot” (page 42).

b
panel, and select (Decorative stitch).
X The selected pocket is shown in reverse

highlighting, and the stored pattern is
displayed.
Check the contents, then press .

c
X The screen containing the various decorative

stitches appears.
Select .
c
X The confirmation message is displayed.
Press .
d
X The stored pattern and the pocket are
deleted.
X The pattern alignment stitch is selected.
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Start sewing. Press (Settings key) on the operation panel.

d f
X The pattern for making the adjustment is X The settings screen appears.
m
sewn.
g To adjust the vertical position, press
Press .
X The sewing machine stops after it has for
finished sewing the pattern. vertical pattern adjustment.
.co
To adjust the horizontal position, press
Check the sewn pattern.
e If the part of the pattern indicated in the 3
for horizontal pattern adjustment.
illustration is sewn uniformly, the pattern is

correctly aligned.
es
If the pattern appears as shown below, the
stitching is misaligned in the vertical direction.
X Make the necessary adjustments according

uid
to how the pattern is sewn.

■ Vertical pattern adjustment
-g
Press to increase the vertical space in the

If the pattern appears as shown below, the
design.
stitching is misaligned in the horizontal
direction.
all
If the pattern is not sewn correctly, follow the

steps below to adjust the sewing. Press to decrease the vertical space in the
design.

■ Horizontal pattern adjustment
Press to increase the horizontal space in

the design.
Press to decrease the horizontal space in

the design.
h
Press (Back key).
X It returns to the screen for adjusting the

pattern.
i machine and check the stitching.

Select once again, start the sewing
Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn

correctly.
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Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch)

With the My Custom Stitch function, you can sew stitch patterns that you design yourself.
Mark the points in the pattern that are
Drawing a sketch of the c positioned at intersections in the grid, and
pattern then link those points with a continuous

straight line.
Prepare a grid sheet set.
Draw a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet

a set.
3
Determine the sewing order.
d
9 8
6 5
10 4
7
11
12 3
13
2
Draw the pattern as one continuous line and 0 1 15 16 17
14
with the start point and the end point of the
design at the same height. For a more attractive stitch, close the pattern by
intersecting the line.
If the pattern will be repeated, determine the

b space between the repeating patterns.
Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch) 137

Specify the coordinates of the second point,

e and then press
Entering the pattern data .
Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and

program the pattern into the sewing machine.

a
Repeat steps d through e to specify each

f point.

foot” (page 42).

b
panel, and select .
• If you make a mistake entering a point, press
, and the previous point is erased.
• To correct the content entered, press .
You can insert, delete and move points.
X The screen for entering a pattern appears.
Check the grid sheet set, and specify the

c coordinates of the first point.
Specify the coordinates using , and
press .
After all points have been entered, press .
g
Specify whether single stitching or triple

d stitching will be sewn between the points. X The sewing screen appears.
is single stitching, and gives
triple stitching.
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Specify the various stitching settings, such as

h reverse/reinforcement stitching, in the same
way as with other stitches.
• To revise the pattern, press .
Memo
z The pattern you entered can be stored for
later use. For details, refer to “Storing
patterns” (page 133).
3
Designing a Pattern (My Custom Stitch) 139

Examples of designs
Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch.
Point Point Point Point

1 0 0 21 38 13 1 0 0 21 16 10
2 12 0 22 35 14 2 3 5 22 18 12
m
3 18 3 23 32 13 3 5 8 23 21 13
4 22 6 24 30 10 4 8 11 24 25 14
5 23 10 25 32 6 5 12 13 25 28 14
6 21 13 26 35 3 6 17 14 26 33 13
.co
7 17 14 27 41 0 7 20 14 27 37 11
8 14 13 28 45 0 8 24 13 28 41 8
9 12 11 29 47 4 9 27 12 29 43 5
10 9 13 30 44 7 10 29 11 30 44 0
11 6 14 31 45 11 11 31 9
12 3 13 32 47 13 12 32 6
13 1 10 33 50 14 13 30 3
es
14 3 6 34 54 13 14 27 1
15 6 3 35 56 10 15 24 0
16 12 0 36 55 6 16 21 0
17 41 0 37 51 3 17 18 1
18 43 4 38 45 0 18 16 3
19 40 7 39 70 0 19 15 5
uid
20 41 11 20 15 8
Point Point Point Point

-g
1 0 0 21 10 11 1 0 7 21 20 11
2 30 0 22 12 10 2 5 7 22 21 7
3 32 1 23 8 9 3 4 3 23 24 7
4 32 7 24 12 8 4 5 7 24 23 14
all
5 32 10 25 7 6 5 8 7 25 24 7
6 33 12 26 12 6 6 7 0 26 27 7
7 35 11 27 6 3 7 8 7 27 27 11
8 35 8 28 10 2 8 11 7 28 27 7
9 37 12 29 5 0 9 11 3 29 32 7
10 35 14 30 10 2 10 11 7 30 27 11
11 32 14 31 16 1 11 16 7 31 23 14
12 30 11 32 19 0 12 11 3 32 20 11
13 30 5 33 23 0 13 7 0 33 16 7
14 29 3 34 22 6 14 4 3 34 20 3
15 26 8 35 17 10 15 0 7 35 23 0
16 24 10 36 22 6 16 4 11 36 27 3
17 18 13 37 23 0 17 7 14 37 32 7
18 13 14 38 19 0 18 11 11
19 12 14 39 42 0 19 16 7
20 13 12 20 21 7
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4 EMBROIDERY
The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter.
Embroidering Neatly ......................... 142 Selecting Embroidery Patterns ...........157

What to prepare........................... 142 Copyright information..................157
Embroidery step by step ............... 144 Embroidery pattern types .............157
Attaching the Embroidery Foot.......... 145 LCD (liquid crystal display)
operation ..........................................158
Attaching the embroidery foot ..... 145
Selecting characters .....................160
Removing the embroidery foot..... 147
Selecting an embroidery pattern ..161
Attaching the Embroidery Unit.......... 148 Selecting a frame pattern .............162
Embroidery unit precautions ........ 148 Using an embroidery card
Attaching the embroidery unit ..... 148 (sold separately) ...........................163
Removing the embroidery unit..... 150 Embroidering.....................................164
Preparing the Fabric .......................... 151 Sewing attractive finishes .............164
Embroidering a pattern.................165
Attaching a stabilizer material
Appliquéing ..................................167
to the fabric ................................ 151
Setting the fabric Editing Patterns .................................169
in the embroidery frame .............. 152 Adjusting the layout .....................169
Attaching the Embroidery Frame....... 155 Adjusting the thread tension.........171
Resewing ......................................172
Attaching the embroidery frame .. 155
Thread runs out partway
Removing the embroidery frame.. 156
through a design...........................172
Stopping while embroidering .......173
Using the Memory Function ..............175
Embroidery data precautions........175
Storing patterns ............................176
Recalling embroidery patterns
from the computer .......................177
EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
Embroidering Neatly
This section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidering.
■ Stabilizer material
What to prepare Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the
fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs.
The following is necessary for embroidering.
■ Fabric
Prepare the fabric for embroidery. Prepare a piece
of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame
that matches the size of the pattern you want to
sew.
We recommend stabilizer material for
embroidery. Use a water soluble sheet on thin
materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like
Note
towels. For details, refer to “Optional accessories”
z Always use stabilizer when sewing
embroidery projects, especially when (page 10).
embroidering on lightweight or stretch ■ Embroidery thread
fabrics. Not using a stabilizer may result in For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread
poor quality embroidery designs.
or country thread.
z When embroidering on large pieces of
fabric, arrange the fabric so that it does not
hang off the table where the sewing machine
is placed. If embroidery is done with the
fabric hanging off, the embroidery unit
movement may be impaired, this could
cause the pattern to sew incorrectly.
For the bobbin thread, use the embroidery bobbin
thread. For details, refer to “Optional accessories”
CAUTION (page 10).
● Do not embroider fabrics that are too

thick. To check the fabric thickness, Note
attach the embroidery frame to the z For good quality embroidery designs be sure
embroidery unit, and use (Needle to use embroidery thread designed for
position button) to raise the needle. If embroidery machines.
there is space between the presser foot z Before starting to sew, be sure there is
and the fabric, the fabric can be enough bobbin thread. If you continue
embroidered. If there is not space, do not embroidering when the bobbin thread is
embroider the fabric. Otherwise, the low, the thread may become tangled.
needle may break, resulting in injury.
● Be careful when sewing overlapping
patterns. The needle may not easily pierce
the fabric, causing the needle to break.
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■ Needle
Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When
embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use
a 90/14 home sewing machine needle.
Memo
z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the
sewing machine is purchased.
z When replacing the needle, refer to
“Replacing the needle” (page 40).
CAUTION
● Since ball point needles (gold colored) are
needles for fabrics where stitches are
easily skipped, such as pattern stitching
and stretch fabrics, be absolutely sure not
to use them for embroidery. The needle
may break or bend.
■ Other
4
Embroidery frames “small” and “medium” are
optional. For details, refer to “Optional
accessories” (page 10).
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EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————
Embroidery step by step

The basic steps for embroidery are as follows.
Attach the embroidery foot “Q”.
1 Presser foot attachment For details on attaching the embroidery foot, refer to “Attaching the
embroidery foot” (page 145).
↓
Use a needle matched to the fabric.
2 Checking the needle For details on replacing the needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page
40).
↓
Embroidery unit Attach the embroidery unit.

3 attachment For details on attaching the embroidery unit, refer to “Attaching the
embroidery unit” (page 148).
↓
When using other kinds of embroidery bobbin thread, use the optional
4 Replacing the bobbin case alternate bobbin case (pink marking).
For details on replacing the bobbin case, refer to “Cleaning the race”
(page 180).
↓
For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in
5 Bobbin thread setup place.
For details on setting up the bobbin thread, refer to “Winding/Installing
the Bobbin” (page 23).
↓
Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in an embroidery
6 Fabric preparation frame.
For details on preparing the fabric, refer to “Preparing the Fabric” (page
151).
↓
Embroidery frame Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.

7 attachment For details on attaching the embroidery frame, refer to “Attaching the
Embroidery Frame” (page 155).
↓
Select an embroidery pattern.
8 Pattern selection For details on selecting embroidery patterns, refer to “Selecting
Embroidery Patterns” (page 157).
↓
Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery.
9 Checking the layout For details on adjusting the layout, refer to “Adjusting the layout” (page
169).
↓
Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern.
10 Embroidery thread setup For details on setting up the thread, refer to “Upper Threading” (page
29).
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Attaching the Embroidery Foot

This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot.
Attaching the embroidery foot CAUTION

Attach the embroidery foot when embroidering. Have ● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure
the included embroidery foot “Q” and a screwdriver to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise
ready. injuries may occur if (Start/stop
m
c
1 Raise the presser foot lever.
2
a Embroidery foot bar
b Caught by the presser foot holder screw
CAUTION
.co a
es
● Always use the embroidery foot “Q” a Presser foot lever
4
when embroidering. If the wrong presser X The presser foot is raised.
foot is used, the needle may hit the • At the time of purchase, the presser foot lever
presser foot and break or bend. is up.
uid

Press and hold the black button on the back of
d the presser foot holder to detach the presser
foot.
a
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1
b
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X The needle goes up.

b
a Black button
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Loosen the presser foot holder screw and Secure the embroidery foot with the presser
e remove the presser foot holder. h foot holder screw.
Turn the screwdriver toward the back. Set the embroidery foot perpendicular.
a b
c
a Screwdriver
Firmly tighten the presser foot holder screw.
i Turn the screwdriver toward the front.
c Presser foot holder screw
f hand, as shown.
Hold the embroidery foot with your right
Hold the embroidery foot with your index

finger wrapped around the lever at the back of
the foot.
CAUTION
● Do not hit the needle with your finger or
the embroidery foot “Q” when attaching
it. The needle may break or cause injury.
a Lever ● Be sure to tighten the screw with the
included screwdriver. If the screw is
g the embroidery foot bar over the needle clamp
While pressing in the lever with your finger, fit loose, the needle may hit the presser foot
and break or bend.
screw to attach the embroidery foot to the
● Before sewing, always turn the handwheel
presser foot bar.
toward you (counterclockwise) slowly to
make sure that the needle does not hit the
1 presser foot. Otherwise, the needle may
break or bend.
a Embroidery foot bar

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Removing the embroidery foot

b
c
Raise the presser foot lever. 4

d embroidery foot with your finger, loosen the

While pressing in the lever at the back of the
presser foot holder screw, and then remove

embroidery foot “Q”.
Turn the screwdriver toward the back.
Attach the presser foot holder.

e
• For details, refer to “Attaching the presser
foot holder” (page 44).
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Attaching the Embroidery Unit

This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit.
Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unit

Cautions for the embroidery unit will be explained Get the included embroidery unit ready.
below.
CAUTION
● Do not move the sewing machine with the
embroidery unit in place. The embroidery
unit may be dropped and cause injury.
● Keep your hands and other objects away
from the embroidery carriage and frame.
Otherwise injury may result.
a
Note
z Do not touch the connector in the
embroidery unit connector slot. The
connector could be damaged, and it may
cause malfunctions.
b
Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.
z Do not lift up on the embroidery carriage,
and do not forcefully move it. It may cause
malfunctions.
Slide the tab on the cover of the connection

c port in the direction of the arrow to open the
cover.
Note
z Be sure to close the cover of the connection
port when the embroidery unit is not being
used.
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Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing

d machine arm.
CAUTION
Push it in until it clicks and stops.
● Do not put your hands or other objects
near the carriage. It may cause injury.
Note
z If the machine is initialized with hands or
objects near the carriage, the screen may
return to the initial display. After removing
whatever is near the carriage, turn the power
on again.
X The screen for selecting the embroidery

pattern type is displayed.
X The embroidery unit is attached.

e
4
• For details on the embroidery patterns, refer
X The confirmation message is displayed. to “Selecting Embroidery Patterns” (page
157).
Be sure that no objects or hands are near the
f embroidery unit and press .
Memo
z Utility stitches cannot be selected when the
embroidery unit is attached.
• When an animation is displayed on the

screen, the message above will be displayed
if you touch the screen with your finger.
X The carriage moves to its initial position.
a Carriage
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Hold the release button on the bottom left of

d the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the
Removing the embroidery unit
embroidery unit to the left.
Make sure that the sewing machine is completely
stopped and follow the instructions below.
Remove the embroidery frame.

a
• For details on removing the embroidery
frame, refer to “Removing the embroidery
frame” (page 156).
m
b
Press , and then press .
a
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X The embroidery carriage moves into a
position where it can be stored.
a Release button
X The embroidery unit separates from the
es
sewing machine.
c
CAUTION
● Do not carry the embroidery unit by

uid
holding the release button compartment.
CAUTION
● Always turn off the sewing machine
-g
before removing the embroidery unit.

It may cause malfunctions if removed
when the machine is turned on.
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Preparing the Fabric

After attaching a stabilizer material to the embroidery fabric, it is stretched on an embroidery frame.
Prepare stabilizer material that is larger than
Attaching a stabilizer material a the embroidery frame being used.
to the fabric
Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the

fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs.
1 3
2
a Fabric
b Size of embroidery frame
Memo c Stabilizer material
z We recommend the stabilizer material for
embroidery. Use a water soluble stabilizer
b the adhesive surface of the stabilizer material
If you are using stabilizers with adhesive, place
on thin materials like organdy and fabrics 4
with a nap like towels. For details, refer to against the wrong side of the fabric, and iron it
“Optional accessories” (page 10). with a steam iron.
Note
z Always use stabilizer material for 1
embroidery with stretch fabrics, thin fabrics,
fabrics with a loose weave and fabrics where 2
stitches easily contract.
3
a Stabilizer material
b Fabric (wrong side)
CAUTION c Attached surface
● Always use stabilizer material when When it cannot be ironed or placed in the
sewing embroidery projects. The needle hoop.
may break or bend if you embroider For fabrics, such as towels, which cannot be
without using a stabilizer material for thin ironed or for embroidering in places where
fabrics or stretch fabrics. Furthermore, ironing is difficult, place the stabilizer
the pattern may be sewn incorrectly. material under the fabric, and stretch the
fabric in the embroidery frame without
attaching the stabilizer.
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Setting the fabric in the CAUTION

embroidery frame
● Use the embroidery frame that matches
the size of the pattern being embroidered.
The fabric is stretched in the embroidery frame. If the
fabric is loose, the quality of the embroidery pattern Otherwise, the embroidery frame may be
may be poor. Put the fabric in the frame without slack hit by the presser foot and cause injury or
following the steps below. Have a fabric with a needle breakage.
stabilizer material attached and the embroidery frame
(medium, small, large or extra large (multi-position))
a screw and remove the inner and outer frames,
Loosen the embroidery frame adjustment
ready.
■ Embroidery frame (large) placing the outer frame on a flat surface.
Separate the inner and outer frame by removing
Embroidery can be done in an area with a height of
inner frame upward.
up to 18 cm (7 inches) and a width of up to 13 cm
(5 inches). This is used to embroider multiple
patterns without changing the fabric position in the
frame. 1
2
3
a Inner frame
b Outer frame
c Adjustment screw
■ Embroidery frame (medium)[option]
Patterns with a height of up to 10 cm (4 inches) Place the fabric with the stabilizer material on
and a width of up to 10 cm (4 inches) can be sewn. b top of the outer frame.
Have the right side of the cloth up.
1
■ Embroidery frame (small)[option]
Patterns with a height of up to 2 cm (1 inch) and a
width of up to 6 cm (2-1/2 inches) can be sewn.
This is used for letters and other small embroidery. a Right side
Press the inner frame in from the top of the

c fabric.
Line up on the inner frame and on
outer frame.
• There are patterns for which embroidery
frame (small) cannot be used.
■ Embroidery frame (extra large (multi-position))
Embroidery can be done in an area with a height of
up to 30 cm (12 inches) and a width of up to 13 cm
(5 inches). This is used to embroider connected or
combined characters or patterns, or large patterns.
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Tighten the adjustment screw by hand just Tighten the adjustment screw while removing
d enough to secure the fabric. g any slack in the fabric by hand. The goal is to
have a drum-like sound when the stretched
fabric is struck lightly.
Gently remove the fabric from the frame

e without loosening the adjustment screw.
■ Using embroidery sheets

If the embroidery sheet attached to the
embroidery frame is used, the embroidery can be
sewn in exactly the right position on the fabric.
4
Memo
z This precautionary step will help reduce
pattern distortion while embroidering.
f fabric again, lining up

Press the inner frame in from the top of the
on the inner frame
and on outer frame.
Make a mark with a chalk pen at the center of
a the position for the pattern to be embroidered.
2
3
a Embroidery pattern
1 2 b Mark
5 4
a Outer frame
b Inner frame
c Fabric (right side)
d Stabilizer material
e Ledge of outer frame
• Press down firmly until the inner frame is
securely pressed against the ledge of the
outer frame.
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Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. ■ Embroidery on fabrics that cannot be stretched
b on an embroidery frame
1 When small pieces of fabric that cannot be
stretched on an embroidery frame or thin pieces
3 like ribbon are being embroidered, use stabilizer
material as a base to stretch on the frame.
We recommend stabilizer material for all
embroidery.
2
a Embroidery sheet
1
b Inner frame
c Embroidery sheet base lines
2
Line the mark on the fabric up with the base
c line on the embroidery sheet. 3
1
3
Place the inner frame with the fabric on the

d outer frame and stretch the fabric.
• For details, refer to page 152.
Remove the embroidery sheet.

e 1
3
a Stabilizer material
b Tack or spray glue
c Fabric
After completing the embroidery, remove the
stabilizer material carefully.
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Attaching the Embroidery Frame

This section describes how to attach the embroidery frame.
Attaching the embroidery

frame
1
Wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the
a bobbin and set it into the bobbin case.
m
• For details, refer to “Winding/Installing the
1
Bobbin” (page 23).
Raise the presser foot lever. a Lever

b
a
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2
es
4
Pass the embroidery frame under the presser 2
c foot while raising the presser foot lever even
a Mounting brackets
uid
further.
b Pins
3
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CAUTION
Note
● Do not hit the needle with your finger or z Be sure to insert both pins. If only the
the embroidery frame. It may cause injury forward or the back pin is inserted, the
or needle breakage. pattern may not turn out correctly.
While lightly holding the lever on the frame

d holder to the left, align the two pins on the
embroidery frame holder with the mounting
CAUTION
brackets on the frame, and then press the ● Correctly set the embroidery frame into
frame into the embroidery frame holder until a the embroidery frame holder. Otherwise,
click is heard. the presser foot may hit the embroidery
After pressing the front mounting bracket onto
frame, resulting in injury.
the pin so that it clicks into place, press the
back mounting bracket into place.
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Pass the embroidery frame under the presser

Removing the embroidery c foot while raising the presser foot lever even
frame further.
Make sure that the sewing machine is completely

stopped and follow the instructions below.

a
CAUTION
● Do not hit the needle with your finger or
While pushing the lever of the embroidery the embroidery frame. It may cause injury
b frame holder to the left, lift the embroidery
or needle breakage.
frame up to remove it.
Remove the back mounting bracket from the
pin, and then remove the front mounting
bracket from the pin.
a Lever
1
2
2
a Mounting brackets
b Pins
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Selecting Embroidery Patterns

This section provides details on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for
selecting a pattern.
■ Frame patterns
Copyright information 10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be
combined with 12 stitch types.
The patterns stored in the sewing machine and
embroidery cards are intended for private use only. • For details, refer to “Selecting a frame
Any public or commercial use of copyrighted pattern” (page 162).
patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is ■ Embroidery card (sold separately)
strictly prohibited. Patterns from an embroidery card can be
embroidered.
Embroidery pattern types • For details, refer to “Using an embroidery
card (sold separately)” (page 163).
An embroidery pattern can be selected from the
following types available. ■ Patterns stored in the machine's memory
Patterns, such as frequently used character
a b c d
combinations, can be stored in the machine’s
memory to be recalled later and embroidered.
Patterns consisting of up to 12 patterns or 512 KB 4
can be stored.
• For details, refer to “Storing patterns” (page

176).
e f g ■ Patterns recalled from the computer
a Embroidery patterns Patterns recalled from a computer can be
b Additional embroidery patterns
c Alphabet patterns embroidered.
d Frame patterns
e Embroidery card • For details, refer to “Recalling embroidery
f Patterns stored in the machine's memory patterns from the computer” (page 177).
g Patterns recalled from the computer
■ Embroidery patterns (Embroidery patterns/
Additional embroidery patterns)
There are total 136 patterns. The patterns are
completed by changing the upper thread
according to the instructions displayed on the
screen.
• For details, refer to “Selecting an embroidery

pattern” (page 161).
■ Alphabet patterns
There are 6 types of characters (European
characters); upper case/lower case/numbers/
symbols.
• For details, refer to “Selecting characters”
(page 160).
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LCD (liquid crystal display)

operation
The LCD (liquid crystal display) is operated using the

operation keys on the operation panel. The use of the
keys for embroidery will be explained below.
■ Operation keys DISPLAY UNIT
The measurement units that are displayed can be
selected. [mm/inch]
EMBROIDERY TENSION
The thread tension for embroidering can be
adjusted. [-8 to +8]
MAX EMBROIDERY SPEED (SPM)

The maximum embroidering speed can be
selected. [650SPM/350SPM]
Returns to the previous screen.
When there are patterns that are not

displayed on the screen (when
or is displayed), the previous
patterns/subsequent patterns are
displayed.
Returns to the type selection screen.
The selected pattern is cancelled.
Press this key to adjust language or
change the thread color display or
other settings.
Press (Settings key).
NAME OF COLOR: Typical color name

TIME: Time required for embroidering
NEEDLE COUNT: Needle progress number
#123: Select from the following thread color
number sets
• EMBROIDERY (POLYESTER) THREAD#

• COUNTRY (COTTON) THREAD#
• MADEIRA POLY THREAD#
• MADEIRA RAYON THREAD#
• SULKY POLY THREAD#
• ROBISON-ANTON POLY THREAD#
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■ LCD button
The needle progresses one color or

When a specific pattern is selected, one stitch (if pressed continuously, 9
press this key and then, press stitches to 20 stitches) at a time and
changes the position for starting the
to switch the display. The embroidery. This is used when a
sewing settings such as the specified specific color is not sewn or when
alphabet character string and color restarting the sewing machine after
are confirmed. power has been turned off in the
middle of the operation.
Press this key to change the thread

settings. Back one Forward 4
color one color
Back one Forward
stitch one stitch
• For details, refer to “Resewing” (page 172).
The position of the pattern within the

embroidery frame can be checked,
and the size and angle can be
Press this key to select or cancel changed.
programmed thread cutting.
Press or to adjust the thread

tension.
Press or to change the

thread density (character patterns
only).
Press this key to adjust the pattern. • For details, refer to “Adjusting the layout”
(page 169).
Memo
z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted
line cannot be used.
Press this key when you want to

change the color character by
character in character embroidery.
Since the sewing machine stops at
the end of each character, the upper
thread is changed as you sew.
Press this key again to cancel multi-color.

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Selecting characters
Specify the characters for embroidery.
Memo
z When “The pattern is too large for the
embroidery frame.“ is displayed, no more
characters can be input.
z Characters of different styles (sans serif, serif,
m
and outline, etc.) cannot be combined.
Select the character stitches.

a
.co
es
b
Select the character style.
uid
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c If a wrong character was selected, press

Select the characters.
.
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Example: Welcome
Switch between uppercase/lowercase
Switch among large/medium/small sizes
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Select the pattern.

b Switch the screen using (Previous page
key) and (Next page key).
Memo
z The character pattern that you created can • When / is pressed, the display of
be stored for later use. For details, refer to patterns moves backward/forward 10 patterns.
“Storing patterns” (page 176).
Selecting an embroidery pattern
There are total of 136 embroidery patterns, such as

fruits and animals, stored in the machine's memory.
70 Embroidery patterns 4
X When a pattern is selected, it can be
66 Embroidery patterns embroidered.
Memo
z Refer to “Embroidery Pattern Color Change
Table“ in the Quick reference guide for
samples of completed patterns and the
thread used.
a
Select the type of the embroidery pattern.
X The pattern selection screen is displayed.

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Select the stitch.

c Switch the screen using
Selecting a frame pattern (Previous page
key) (Next page key), and select from the
10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be 12 stitches.
combined with 12 stitch types.
Memo
z Refer to “Frame patterns“ in the Quick
reference guide for frame pattern shapes and
stitches.
a
Press the frame pattern. X When a stitch is selected, it can be
embroidered.
X The frame shape selection screen is

displayed.
b Switch the screen using

Select the frame shape.
(Previous page
key) (Next page key), and select from the
ten types.
X The stitch selection screen is displayed.
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Insert the embroidery card in the embroidery

Using an embroidery card b card slot on the right side of the sewing
(sold separately) machine.

Face the arrow on the embroidery card toward
you, and insert it in the direction of the arrow.
If an embroidery card is used, you can embroider
patterns other than the patterns stored in the sewing
machine. There are various cards with different
themes.
Note
c
z Always turn off the sewing machine to insert
and remove embroidery cards.
z Insert the embroidery card into the
embroidery card slot, facing it in the right
direction.
z Do not put anything other than an 4
embroidery card in the embroidery card slot.
Press the embroidery card on the screen.
d
z When embroidery cards are not in use, keep
them in their storage cases.
z Use only embroidery cards manufactured for
this machine. Using unauthorized cards may
cause your machine to operate incorrectly.
z Embroidery cards purchased in foreign
countries may not work with your machine.
z Large patterns supplied on embroidery cards
may be difficult to view on the screen.
X The selection screen for the patterns stored

a
in the card is displayed.
e The operation is the same as in “Selecting

Select a pattern.
Embroidery Patterns” (page 157).

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Embroidering
After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for
embroidering and appliquéing.
Sewing attractive finishes

There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 151) and
hooping the fabric in the frame (page 152) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point
is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the explanation of threads below. Included with
this machine are two bobbin cases. Follow the explanation below.
Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for use with
Upper thread this machine.
Thread Other embroidery threads may not yield optimum results.
Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.
Memo
z If you use threads other than those listed above, the embroidery may not sew out correctly.
Bobbin case Standard bobbin case (green marking on the screw) is in the machine for
sewing and embroidery. The bobbin case originally installed in the machine
has a green screw.
Alternate bobbin case (pink marking on the screw) is set with tighter tension
a for embroidery with different weights of bobbin threads and a variety of
embroidery techniques.
1 Marking Green/Pink
For details on how to remove the bobbin case, refer to “Cleaning the race” (page 180).
Note
z Before embroidering, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin. If you continue sewing without
enough thread in the bobbin, the thread may tangle.
z Do not leave objects in the range of motion of the embroidery frame. The frame may strike the object
and cause a poor finish to the embroidery pattern.
z When embroidering on large garments (especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric
hang over the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely, and the pattern may not turn
out as planned.
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Example: Embroidery thread number selected

Embroidering a pattern
Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change

of thread after each color.
Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown

a on the screen.
m
b
embroidering
e
a Embroidery frames that can be used for
.co
b Current color step/Number of colors in design
c Current name of color Set the embroidery thread, and thread the
b needle.
es
d Current color part
e Next color part
• Refer to “Threading the upper thread” (page
4
• The thread color number set displayed for the 29) and “Threading the needle” (page 32).
thread colors can be changed. Press
(Settings key), and then change the setting in Note
z Before using the needle threader, be sure to
uid
the settings screen. For details, refer to “LCD

(liquid crystal display) operation” (page 158). lower the presser foot.
c hole, and hold it lightly in your left hand.

Pass the thread through the embroidery foot
Give the thread a little slack.

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all
CAUTION
● If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle
may break or bend.
● Do not let hands or objects hit the
carriage while sewing. The pattern may
misalign.
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Lower the presser foot lever. Press (Start/stop button) again.

d h
X The embroidery begins again.
X Stitching stops automatically with
reinforcement after one color has been
completed. When automatic thread cutting
is set, the thread is cut.
Set up embroidery thread for the next color,

1 i and repeat steps a through h .

Cut the excess thread.
Press (Start/stop button). j
e X When the last color is sewn, “Finished
sewing.” will appear on the display. Press
, and the display will return to the
initial screen.
Memo
1 z For the automatic cutting setting, refer to
“LCD (liquid crystal display) operation”
a Start/stop button (page 158).
f stop button) to stop the machine.

After progressing 5-6 stitches, press (Start/
g of the stitching.
Use scissors to cut the thread at the beginning
Cut the thread at the edge of the stitching.
• If the thread is left at the beginning of the

stitching, it may be sewn over as you
continue embroidering the pattern, making it
very difficult to deal with the thread after the
pattern is finished. Trim the thread at the
beginning.
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Remove the fabric from the embroidery frame,

d and cut it out along the cut-out line.
Appliquéing
Cut carefully along the stitching and remove
Prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric the thread.
(appliqué piece). Press (Settings key), and set
the thread color display to NAME OF COLOR, so
“APPLIQUE MATERIAL”, “APPLIQUE POSITION”
and “APPLIQUE” are displayed on the screen.
Select an appliqué pattern.

a
• If it is not cut right on the stitching, it will not
be finished neatly.
Stretch the base fabric on the embroidery

e frame.
Set up the thread for appliquéing.

When “APPLIQUE MATERIAL“ is displayed on f
b the screen, apply iron-on stabilizer to the back
Lower the presser foot lever, and press
of the appliqué piece fabric, and stretch it on g (Start/stop button).
the embroidery frame.
X The position for the appliqué is stitched, and
the sewing machine stops. 4
1
c
(Start/stop button).
2
X The cut-out for the appliqué piece is sewn, a Appliqué position
and the sewing machine stops. b Base fabric
X “APPLIQUE“ will be displayed on the
screen.
2
a Cut-out line
b Appliqué piece fabric
h adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece, and
Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or spray
X “APPLIQUE POSITION“ will be displayed
on the screen. attach it in the appliqué position.
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i
(Start/stop button).
Note
z When “APPLIQUE MATERIAL”, “APPLIQUE
POSITION” and “APPLIQUE” are displayed,
a specific color thread does not appear. Use
a proper color thread to match the appliqué
piece.
j change thread colors as you sew.

Follow the instructions on the screen, and
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Editing Patterns
This section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patterns.
Check and adjust the layout.
c
Adjusting the layout a bc d e f
The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the

embroidery frame.
You can check the layout before starting embroidery g
and change the position and the size. k h
j i
Memo a Layout within the frame
z Keys that appear surrounded with a dotted b Available embroidery frames
line cannot be used. c Display unit (cm/INCH)
d Change position keys
e Size key
f Layout key
After selecting the embroidery pattern, press
a
g Rotation key
. h Horizontal mirror image key
i Distance from the center
X The embroidery screen is displayed. j Embroidery size
k Starting point key 4
Embroidery frame size
These flash if the pattern was resized,
the layout was adjusted, or the
recommended embroidery frame size
was changed. Embroidery frame icons
that appear in gray cannot be used.
Size key
Increases/decreases the size of the
b
Press . pattern. Press to return to the
previous screen.
X The layout screen is displayed.

Decreases size
Returns to original size

Returns to center position (when the
pattern was moved with the change
position key)
Increases size
Change position keys

Moves the embroidery position up,
down, left and right.
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Starting point key

Memo Moves the needle start position to align
z If you make a note of the values in the lower the needle with the pattern position.
part of screen when you change the size and • Press to return to the previous screen.
position, you can sew with the same size
and layout even if you have to turn the
power back on in the middle of your work.
Layout key
Press this key to move to rotation
screen.
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Moves the needle to the position of
the selected needle start position.
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Moves the frame to check the pattern
position.
Rotation key
Rotates the pattern one degree, 10
degrees or 90 degrees at a time.
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• Press (Back key) to return to the
previous screen.
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CAUTION
● Never lower the needle when the
embroidery frame is moving. The needle
Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the may break or bend.
left ● When you have revised the pattern, check
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Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the the display of available embroidery

right
frames and use an appropriate frame. If
Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the
left
you use an embroidery frame not
displayed as available for use, the presser
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Rotates the pattern 10 degrees to the

right foot may strike the frame and possibly
Rotates the pattern 1 degree to the cause injury.
left
Rotates the pattern 1 degree to the
right
Returns the pattern to its original
position
Horizontal mirror image key

Mirrors the pattern left and right.
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Press (Back key) to return to the

d
original screen. Adjusting the thread tension
If embroidery fails, it is difficult to undo the thread

and the fabric may be damaged. Before
embroidering, use a scrap of the same fabric to check
the adjustment of the thread tension, etc.
To adjust the thread tension, press (Settings
key).
Memo
z When the power is turned off, the layout
returns to the original setting.
z You can also check the pattern size and
distance from the center by pressing
Press to weaken the thread tension.
after beginning embroidering.
Press to tighten the thread tension.
■ Correct thread tension 4

The thread tension is correct when upper thread
is just visible on back of the fabric.
1 2
a Right side
b Wrong side
■ Upper thread is too tight
The lower thread will be visible on the front of the
fabric. In this instance, decrease the upper thread
tension.
1 2
a Right side
b Wrong side
■ Upper thread is too loose
The upper thread has slack. In this instance,
increase the upper thread tension.
1 2
a Right side
b Wrong side

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Resewing Thread runs out partway

through a design
When the wrong upper thread color has been sewn,
it can be resewn with the correct color. When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out
while sewing, the sewing machine stops. Move the
Press (Start/stop button) to stop the
a sewing machine.
needle back about 10 stitches and resume sewing.
a
Set up the upper or bobbin thread.
Press .
b
Press .
b
Press .
c
Press .
c
Press (Back one color) to return to the

d beginning of the mistaken color.
Press (Back one stitch) to move the
d needle back about 10 stitches.
(Forward one stitch) increases the stitch
number.
e
Set up the correct color for the upper thread.
Press (Start/stop button) to continue the

f design.
Restart the embroidery.
e
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Press (Embroidery key).

c
Stopping while embroidering
If the embroidery is stopped before it is complete,

check the current needle count before turning off the
sewing machine.
Memo
z When the sewing machine is turned off, the
embroidery size and layout return to the
original setting. X The confirmation message is displayed.
Press .
d
Press (Start/stop button) to stop the
a sewing machine.
Check the current needle count on the screen

b and make a note of it.
X The selected pattern is deleted, and the

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screen for selecting the embroidery pattern
type is displayed.
e
If the needle count is not displayed, press

(Settings key), and then use to display
the following screen.
• Always detach the embroidery unit when you

move the sewing machine.
Turn on the sewing machine and select the

f pattern.
Press .
g
Press (Back key) to return to the

embroidery screen.

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Press .
h
i the beginning of the color you want to

Press (Forward one color) to move to
embroider.
Press (Forward one stitch) to increase

j the needle count.
If is pressed continuously, it moves
forward 1 —> 9 —> 30 stitches.
Move forward to about 10 stitches before the

total number of stitches confirmed in b.
Restart the embroidery.

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Using the Memory Function
Embroidery data precautions

Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine.
CAUTION
● When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle
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may break when sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or
more overlapping stitches. In that case, use one of our original data design systems to
edit the embroidery data.
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■ Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used
• Only .pes and .dst embroidery data files can be used with this machine. Using data other than that saved
using our data design systems or sewing machines may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction.
■ Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used
• Compatible models:
IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment
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IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment
• Compatible operating systems:
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Microsoft Windows Me/2000/XP
(Windows 98SE requires a driver. Download the driver from our web site (www.brother.com).)
■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
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• If the file name of embroidery data cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special
characters, the file is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file. We recommend using the
26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9, “-”, and “_”.
• If .pes embroidery data larger than 30 cm (H) × 13 cm (W) is selected, a message appears asking if you
wish to rotate the pattern 90 degrees.
Embroidery data larger than 30 cm (H) × 13 cm (W), even after being rotated 90 degrees, cannot be used
(All designs must be within the 30 cm (H) × 13 cm (W) design field size.)
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• .pes files saved with the number of stitches, the number of colors and the number of combined patterns
exceeding the specified limits cannot be displayed. Use one of our original data design systems to edit the
embroidery pattern so that it meets the specifications.
• Embroidery data stored in a folder created in USB media can be retrieved.
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• Do not create folders in “Removable Disk” on a computer. If embroidery data is stored in a folder in
“Removable Disk”, that embroidery data cannot be recalled by the machine.
• Even if the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine will manage embroidery data.
■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data
• .dst data is displayed in the pattern list screen by file name (the actual image cannot be displayed). Only
the first eight characters of the file name can be displayed.
• Since Tajima (.dst) data does not contain specific thread color information, it is displayed with our default
thread color sequence. Check the preview and change the thread colors as desired.
■ Trademarks
• IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific
to its proprietary programs.
All other brands and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective
companies. However, the explanations for markings such as ® and ™ are not clearly described within the text.
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Select the pattern you wish to recall.

b
Storing patterns Switch screens using (Previous page key)
The embroidery patterns and the alphabet characters
you have customized can be stored in the sewing b
machine's memory.
Since the stored patterns will not be erased when the a
power is turned off, you can always recall them for c
embroidery. This is convenient for storing names and
the like. You can store up to 12 patterns or 512 KB of
data.
■ Storing a pattern
After selecting the pattern to be stored, press

a
(Memory key). a Total amount of memory used
b Total amount of memory space
c Number of the currently displayed page from the
total number of pages
X The selected pattern is shown in reverse
highlighting.
Press .
c To delete the stored pattern, press .
X After the pattern is stored, the initial screen

appears again.
Note X The stored pattern is recalled.

z Do not turn off the sewing machine while X The embroidery screen appears, and you
the pattern is being stored, otherwise the can embroider the recalled pattern.
pattern data may be lost.
■ Recalling a pattern.
Press (Recall key).

a
Note
z Characters saved from an embroidery card
must have the embroidery card inserted in
the machine in order to retrieve the memory
X The stored patterns are displayed. saved from the embroidery card.
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Copy the pattern data to “Removable Disk”.

Recalling embroidery c
patterns from the computer
Plug the USB cable connectors into the

a corresponding USB port connectors on the
computer and on the machine.
X Pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written

to the machine.
Note
z While data is being written, do not
disconnect the USB cable.
z Do not create folders within “Removable
Disk”. Since folders are not displayed, pattern 4
data within folders cannot be recalled.
b z While the machine is sewing, do not write
data to or delete data from “Removable Disk”.
a
a USB port connector for computer

b USB cable connector
d
Press .
Memo
z The USB cable can be plugged into the USB
port connectors on the computer and
machine whether or not they are turned on.
The “Removable Disk” icon appears in “My

b Computer” on the computer.
X The stored patterns are displayed.
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Select the pattern you wish to recall. Adjust the pattern as desired, and then begin
e g embroidering.
Switch screens using (Previous page key)
b
a
c
Note
z If there are 13 or more patterns saved in
“Removable Disk”, the patterns cannot be
displayed. When the message “Reduce the
number of patterns. Only up to 12 patterns
a Total amount of memory used
b Total amount of memory space can be handled.” appears, delete patterns
c Number of the currently displayed page from the from “Removable Disk” so that it contains
total number of pages no more than 12 patterns. Then, close the
X The selected pattern is shown in reverse error message, repeat the procedure starting
highlighting. from step d and then press to retrieve
the pattern.
Press . z If patterns copied to “Removable Disk” are
f not saved in the machine's memory, their
data is lost when the machine is turned off.
In order to recall patterns directly from the
machine the next time that they are needed,
save the data in the machine's memory
before turning off the machine. For details,
refer to “Storing patterns” (page 176).
X The stored pattern is recalled.
X The embroidery screen appears, and you
can embroider the recalled pattern.
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5 APPENDIX
The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter.
Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................................180

Cleaning the machine surface ..........................................................................180
Cleaning the race .............................................................................................180
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................182
Error messages .................................................................................................187
Adjusting the LCD ............................................................................................190
Operation beep ................................................................................................190
Canceling the operation beep ..........................................................................191
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software.....................................................................192
Index .....................................................................................................................193
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Care and Maintenance

Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and
d then slide it toward you.
Cleaning the machine surface
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a
cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and
then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning
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it once with a damp cloth, wipe it again with a dry
cloth.
a
CAUTION a Needle plate cover
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● Unplug the power supply cord before X The needle plate cover is removed.
cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries
or an electric shock may occur.
e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
Remove the bobbin case.
Cleaning the race

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Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the
bobbin case, therefore, it should be cleaned
periodically.
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Turn off the sewing machine. 1

a a Bobbin case
f remove any lint and dust from the race and its
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to
surrounding area.
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Unplug the power cord from the power supply

b jack on the right side of the sewing machine.
CAUTION a
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● Unplug the power supply cord before b

cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries a Cleaning brush
or an electric shock may occur. b Race
• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
c embroidery unit if either is attached.

Remove the flat bed attachment or the
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Insert the bobbin case so that the projection Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into
g on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. h the needle plate, and then slide the cover back
on.
b a
a Needle plate cover
CAUTION
2
● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,
1 otherwise the upper thread may become
tangled, the needle may break or sewing
performance may suffer. For a new bobbin
case (part code: XC3153-051 (green
marking), XC8167-251(pink marking)),
a Projection
b Spring contact your nearest authorized service
center.
● Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly
installed, otherwise the needle may break.
5
1
a Bobbin case
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Troubleshooting
If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.
If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.
Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference
The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 17
The start/stop button was not

Press the start/stop button. page 51
pressed.
The sewing
machine does not The presser foot lever is raised. Lower the presser foot lever. page 50
operate.
Do not use the start/stop button when
The start/stop button was pressed,
the foot controller is connected. To
even though the foot controller is page 51
use the start/stop button, disconnect
connected.
the foot controller.
The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle.
Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten

The needle clamp screw is loose. page 40
the screw.
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle.
Select a thread and needle that are

The combination of fabric, thread
appropriate for the type of fabric page 39
and needle is not correct.
being sewn.
The presser foot that is used is not Attach the presser foot that is
appropriate for the type of stitch appropriate for the type of stitch that page 68
that you wish to sew. you wish to sew.
The upper thread tension is too

Loosen the upper thread tension. page 57
tight.
The fabric is pulled too much. Lightly guide the fabric. –

The needle breaks.
The spool is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the spool. page 29
The area around the hole in the Replace the needle plate. Contact
needle plate is scratched, or has a your retailer or the nearest authorized –
burr on it. service center.
The area around the hole in the Replace the presser foot. Contact
presser foot is scratched, or has a your retailer or the nearest authorized –
Replace the bobbin case. Contact

The bobbin case is scratched, or
your retailer or the nearest authorized –
has a burr on it.
service center.
Incorrect bobbins will not work

A bobbin designed specifically for properly. Only use a bobbin
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this machine is not used. designed specifically for this
machine.
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The upper thread was not

threaded correctly (for example,
the spool is not installed correctly,
the spool cap is too big for the Correct the upper threading. page 29
spool being used, or the thread
has come out of the needle bar
thread guide).
There are knots or tangles in the

Remove any knots or tangles. –
thread.
The selected needle is not

Select a needle that is appropriate for
appropriate for the thread being page 39
the type of thread being used.
used.
The upper thread tension is too

Loosen the upper thread tension. page 57
tight.
Remove the tangled thread. If the

The thread is tangled, for example,
thread is tangled in the bobbin case, page 180
The upper thread in the bobbin case.
clean the race.
breaks.
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle.
page 40
The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle.
The area around the hole in the Replace the needle plate. Contact
needle plate is scratched, or has a your retailer or the nearest authorized –
The area around the hole in the

presser foot is scratched, or has a
Replace the presser foot. Contact
5
Replace the bobbin case. Contact

The bobbin case is scratched, or
has a burr on it.
service center.

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machine.
The thread that was pulled out Wind the thread that was pulled off
Bobbin thread was not wound onto the bobbin around the bobbin five or six times page 25
correctly. clockwise.
does not wind
neatly on the
Move the sewing speed controller to
bobbin.
Bobbin spins slowly. the right (so that the speed will be page 26
fast).
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The bobbin thread is incorrectly

Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 27
installed.
The bobbin is scratched or does

not rotate smoothly, or has a burr Replace the bobbin. –
on it.
The lower thread
is tangled or Remove the tangled thread and clean
breaks. The thread is tangled. page 180
the race.

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machine.

Correct the upper threading. page 29
threaded correctly.
The bobbin thread is incorrectly

Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 27
installed.

being sewn.
The thread tension
is incorrect. The presser foot holder is Correctly install the presser foot
page 44
incorrectly installed. holder.
Adjust the tension of the upper

The thread tension is incorrect. page 57
thread.

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machine.

Correctly thread the upper thread and page 27,
threaded correctly, or the bobbin
correctly install the bobbin thread. page 29
is incorrectly installed.
The spool is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the spool. page 29

The fabric is and needle is not correct.
wrinkled. being sewn.
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 40
If thin fabrics are being sewn, the Shorten the stitch length or sew with page 57,
stitch is too coarse. stabilizer material under the fabric. page 64

thread.
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threaded correctly.

Stitches are being sewn.
skipped.
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 40
The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 40
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Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and
page 180
needle plate or in the bobbin case. clean the race.
Dust has accumulated in the feed

Clean the race. page 180
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dogs or in the bobbin case.

threaded correctly.
A high-pitched Replace the bobbin case. Contact
noise is made The bobbin case is scratched, or
while sewing. has a burr on it.
service center.
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machine.
The thread does The needle has not been raised to

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Press the needle position button. page 32

not pass through
the eye of the
the correct position. 5
needle. The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 40
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The stitch is not Adjust the tension of the upper

sewn correctly. thread.
Remove the tangle thread. If the

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in the bobbin case.

clean the race.
The feed dogs are lowered. Slide the drop feed lever to the right. page 108
The stitch is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. page 57
The fabric does
not feed.
Remove the tangled thread. If the

in the bobbin case.
clean the race.
Contact your retailer or the nearest

The sewing lamp The sewing lamp is damaged. authorized service center.
–
does not come on.
The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 17
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Nothing appears The brightness of the LCD is either

Adjust the brightness of the LCD. page 190
in the LCD. too light or too dark.
Machine does not

An animation is displayed on the Touch the LCD with your finger, and
operate when page 18
LCD. the animation will disappear.
button is pressed.
No pattern selected. Select a pattern. page 157

Embroidery unit
does not move. The embroidery unit is not set up
Set the embroidery unit up correctly. page 148
correctly.
The fabric is not fully stretched on

Stretch the fabric properly on the
the embroidery frame. The fabric page 152
embroidery frame.
is loose.
Always use stabilizer material for

embroidery with stretch fabrics, thin
No stabilizer material is attached. fabrics, fabrics with a loose weave page 151
and fabrics where stitches easily
contract.
Remove the tangled thread. When

The thread is tangled and the
the bobbin case is plugged up, clean page 180
bobbin case, etc., is plugged up.
the race.

thread.
If the embroidery unit carriage or

embroidery frame bumps into objects,
Objects are placed near the
the pattern will be misaligned. Do not page 149
Embroidery not carriage or embroidery frame.
place objects within the range of
neatly done.
embroidery frame motion.
Stretch the fabric on the frame once

Material coming out of the again so that the material coming out
embroidery frame is causing of the embroidery frame does not –
problems. cause problems, rotate the pattern
and embroider.
If embroidery is done with the fabric

A heavy fabric is being
hanging off the table, the embroidery
embroidered, and the fabric is –
unit movement will be impaired.
hanging off the table.
Support the fabric while embroidering.
The fabric is catching. It is Stop the sewing machine and set the
–
pinched. fabric up correctly.
The carriage was moved while the If the carriage is moved during the
embroidery frame was being process, the pattern may be misaligned.
–
removed or attached during Be careful when removing or
embroidery. attaching the embroidery frame.
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Error messages
When erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the LCD.
Follow what is displayed. If you press or do the operation correctly while the error message is
displayed, the message disappears.
Error Message Probable Cause
There is a possibility that the data for the selected pattern is corrupted.
Either the start/stop button or the reverse/reinforcement stitch button

was pressed at a screen other than the sewing screen.
The start/stop button was pressed without connecting the foot controller
while the setting for adjusting the stitch width using the sewing speed
controller is set to “ON”. You have selected a pattern for which width
control cannot be used.
The twin needle setting is selected while a pattern that cannot be sewn
with the twin needle is selected.
Upper thread broken.

Upper thread not set up correctly.
Upper thread has run out.
CAUTION
Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press the start/stop button 5
without rethreading the machine, the thread tension may be wrong or
the needle may break and cause injury.
You tried to create a design with too many points with the My Custom
Stitch function.
The machine is deleting a previously saved pattern while in embroidery

edit mode.
The start/stop button was pressed while the foot controller was
connected. You tried to use the foot controller for embroidery.
While embroidering, data is written to the “Removable Disk” in the

connected computer or data is deleted from the “Removable Disk”.
The start/stop button was pressed before the editing was completed
with the My custom stitch function.
on the LCD was pressed when no card was inserted.
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A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was
selected and the start/stop button was pressed while the buttonhole
lever is lowered.
The buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the start/
stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised.
The start/stop button, reverse/reinforcement stitch button or thread

cutter button was pressed while the presser foot was raised.
You tried to combine more than 70 decorative stitches, satin stitches,

cross stitches or combined utility stitches.
The memory is full and the stitch or pattern cannot be saved.
You pressed the back key or the utility stitch key or the embroidery key
while a pattern was selected.
You changed the stitch pattern settings, and then tried to save them by
pressing the manual memory key.
You tried to select an embroidery pattern or change the layout when

the needle was down.
The machine is turned on while the needle is lowered and the
embroidery unit is attached.
This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is trying to

initialize while the embroidery foot is lowered.
When 13 or more patterns are in “Removable Disk”, a pattern was

being retrieved.
Retrieving the pattern
The reverse/reinforcement stitch button, needle position button or

thread cutter button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is
moved to the right.
A pattern is being stored.
The start/stop button or reverse/reinforcement stitch button was pressed

when no pattern is selected.
Bobbin thread has run out.

Little bobbin thread remains.
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When the embroidery unit is attached.
You tried to set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame.
The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the
needle is bent and hitting the needle plate, etc., so the sewing machine
stops (refer to page 182).
You tried a function that cannot be used when the embroidery unit is
attached.
A card that cannot be used with this product has been inserted, and you
tried to select a pattern from the card.
An embroidery pattern incompatible with this machine was selected.
The utility stitch or character stitch key was pressed while the
embroidery unit is attached. 5
You try to retrieve a pattern downloaded as one for a different machine.
The machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character

pattern is too large for the embroidery frame. You can rotate the pattern
90 degrees and continue combining characters.
Transmitting by USB
The start/stop button, the embroidery key, or the memory key is pressed
in embroidery mode, but the embroidery unit is not attached.
The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.
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Adjusting the LCD Operation beep
If nothing appears in the LCD when the sewing Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If
machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two
either too light or too dark. In such a case, perform or four beeps.
the following operation.
■ If a key is pressed (correct operation)
One beep sounds.
a
■ If an incorrect operation is performed
Two or four beeps sound.
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■ If the machine locks up, for example, because
the thread is tangled
The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and
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Turn on the sewing machine while pressing the machine automatically stops.
b anywhere on the screen. Be sure to check for the cause of the error, and
correct it before continuing to sew.
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Press or .
c
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Turn off the sewing machine, then turn it on

d again.
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Press (Back key).

e
Canceling the operation beep
When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to

beep each time an operation panel key is pressed.
This setting can be changed so that the machine does
not beep.
a
X The LCD comes on.
Press (Settings key) on the operation

b panel.
5
c
Press (Next page key) three times.
Press OFF for the buzzer.

d
X The screen for changing the beep setting

appears.
Troubleshooting 191
APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software

You can use a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine.
Memo
z While the software is being upgraded, the buzzer will not sound when a key is pressed.
While holding (Settings key) pressed, When the screen shown in step a appears
a turn on the machine. d
again, press .
X The following screen appears. X The message “Saving the upgrade file. Do
not turn main power to OFF.” appears.
When the following screen appears, upgrading

e is completed.
If there are two upgrade files, download the
second file. Repeat steps c through e.
Plug the USB cable connectors into the

b corresponding USB ports on the computer and
on the machine.
X The “Removable Disk” icon appears in “My
Computer” on the computer.
Copy the upgrade file to “Removable Disk”. Note

c z If an error occurred, an error message
appears. At this time, turn the machine off,
and then start the procedure again from step
a.
Disconnect the USB cable, and turn the

f machine off, then on again.
X The message “Connected to PC. Do not

disconnect the USB cable.” appears.
192
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Index
Numerics cleaning machine surface ...........................................180

combining patterns .....................................................130
1/4 inch quilting foot ............................................. 9, 106 concealed seams ...........................................................94
country thread ..............................................................19
A crazy quilt stitching .....................................................105
cross stitches ........................................................ 75, 126
accessories ............................................................... 8, 10 cuffs ..............................................................................45
adjustable zipper/piping foot .................................... 9, 99 curve sewing .................................................................62
adjusting layout ..........................................................169 custom stitches ...........................................................137
adjusting stitch length ...................................................57 cutting thread ................................................................54
adjusting stitch width ....................................................56 cutting thread automatically ..........................................60
adjusting thread tension ................................................57 cylindrical pieces ..........................................................45
air vent .........................................................................12
appliqué .....................................................................103
appliqué pattern selection ...........................................167
D
appliqué stitch ............................................................103 darning .......................................................................113
attaching presser foot holder .........................................44 darning stitch ..............................................................111
attaching stabilizer material ........................................151 decorative satin stitches ....................................... 75, 126
attributes .......................................................................19 decorative stitches & patterns ............................... 75, 126
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitches .......................59 deleting stored pattern ................................................134
automatic thread cutting ...............................................60 design examples .........................................................140
designing stitch patterns ..............................................137
B
back key .......................................................................14
E
bar tack stitch .............................................................111 elastic tape ..................................................................101
basic sewing .................................................................48 embroidering ..................................................... 142, 165
basic stitching ...............................................................83
basting stitch .................................................................83
embroidering pattern ..................................................165
embroidering steps ......................................................144
5
beep ...........................................................................190 embroidery bobbin thread ....................................... 9, 10
blind hem stitch ............................................................85 embroidery card slot .....................................................12
bobbin ............................................................................9 embroidery cards ........................................................163
bobbin case .................................................... 9, 12, 164 embroidery character selection ...................................160
bobbin case removal ...................................................180 embroidery data ..........................................................175
bobbin cover ................................................................12 embroidery fabric preparation .....................................151
bobbin installation ........................................................27 embroidery foot installation ........................................145
bobbin thread, pulling up .............................................36 embroidery foot removal .............................................147
bobbin threading ..........................................................27 embroidery frame .......................................................152
bobbin winder ..............................................................11 embroidery frame installation .....................................155
bobbin winding ............................................................23 embroidery frame removal ..........................................156
bobbin winding thread guide ................................. 11, 23 embroidery key .............................................................14
button guide plate .........................................................89 embroidery pattern selection .......................................157
button sewing ...............................................................92 embroidery pattern types ............................................157
buttonhole lever ............................................................12 embroidery sets ........................................................ 9, 10
buttonhole sewing ........................................................88 embroidery sheets .......................................................153
buttonhole stitching ......................................................87 embroidery threads .....................................................142
buzzer ........................................................................190 embroidery unit connector slot .....................................11
embroidery unit installation ........................................148
C embroidery unit removal .............................................150
error messages ............................................................187
care ............................................................................180 even seam allowance ....................................................64
changing sewing direction ............................................62 examples of designs ....................................................140
character stitches ................................................. 75, 126 extra spool pin ......................................................... 9, 34
character storage .........................................................176 eyelet punch ...................................................................9
characters, recalling ....................................................176 eyelet stitching ............................................................115
checking needle ............................................................40
cleaning bobbin case ..................................................180
cleaning brush ................................................................9
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index 193

APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————
F N
fabric positioning ..........................................................50 needle bar thread guide ................................................12
fagoting .......................................................................119 needle condition ...........................................................40
fagoting stitch .............................................................118 needle plate ..................................................................12
feed dog position switch ...............................................12 needle plate cover ........................................................12
feed dogs ......................................................................12 needle plate marking ....................................................65
flat bed attachment .......................................................11 needle position button ..................................................13
foot controller .......................................................... 9, 51 needle position, changing .............................................84
foot controller jack ........................................................12 needle replacement ......................................................40
frame pattern selection ................................................162 needle set .......................................................................9
fraying, preventing ........................................................79 needle threader .............................................................32
free-arm sewing ............................................................45 needle threader lever ....................................................11
free-motion quilting ....................................................108 needle threading ...........................................................32
front view .....................................................................11 needle types, sizes & uses .............................................39
needles .........................................................................38
G next page key ................................................................14
non stick foot ........................................................... 9, 64
general sewing procedures ............................................48
grid sheet set ...................................................................9 O
H open toe foot ..................................................................9
operation beep ............................................................190
handle ..........................................................................12 operation buttons ............................................ 11, 13, 51
handwheel ....................................................................12 operation keys ..................................................... 14, 158
hard case ........................................................................9 operation panel ...................................................... 11, 14
heirloom stitching .......................................................123 operation problems .....................................................182
help key ................................................................. 14, 21 operations .....................................................................21
horizontal stitching .....................................................116 optional accessories ......................................................10
overcasting stitches ................................................ 79, 80
I
P
Inserting a piping ........................................................100
installing bobbin ...........................................................27 pant legs .......................................................................45
parallel stitches .............................................................34
J part names & functions .................................................11
patchwork .......................................................... 103, 105
joining ........................................................................122 pattern combinations ..................................................130
joining stitch ...................................................... 103, 118 pattern embroidery .....................................................165
pattern realignment .....................................................134
K pattern recalling ..........................................................133
pattern repetition ........................................................131
knee lifter ................................................................. 9, 65 pattern sewing ............................................................126
knee lifter mounting slot ........................................ 11, 65 pattern size .................................................................127
pattern storage ............................................................133
L pattern, deleting ..........................................................134
piecing ........................................................................105
layout adjustment .......................................................169 piecing straight stitch ..................................................103
LCD ..................................................................... 14, 158 piping inserting ...........................................................100
LCD button .................................................................159 plug ..............................................................................17
LCD messages .............................................................187 positioning fabric ..........................................................50
LCD operation ..................................................... 18, 158 power cord, jack, switch & supply ................................17
leather/vinyl fabrics .......................................................64 power supply jack .........................................................12
power switch ................................................................12
M preparations for embroidering .....................................142
presser foot ...................................................................12
machine surface cleaning ...........................................180 presser foot holder ........................................................12
main power switch ................................................ 12, 17 presser foot holder installation ......................................44
maintenance ...............................................................180 presser foot holder removal ...........................................44
manual needle threading ..............................................33 presser foot lever ...........................................................11
memory key ..................................................................14 presser foot pressure dial ...............................................12
mirroring stitches ..........................................................61 presser foot replacement ...............................................42
My Custom Stitch ........................................................137 previous page key .........................................................14
pulling up bobbin thread ..............................................36
194
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Q stitch selection ................................................ 49, 68, 75

stitch settings ................................................................68
quick reference guide .....................................................9 stitch type selection screen ...........................................18
quilt stitching ..............................................................103 stitch types ....................................................................75
quilting .......................................................................107 stitch width adjustment .................................................56
quilting foot ....................................................................9 stopping embroidering ................................................173
quilting guide ......................................................... 9, 108 storing patterns .................................................. 133, 176
quilting stippling .........................................................103 straight stitch ...........................................68, 83, 94, 105
quilting stitch ..............................................................103 stretch fabrics ....................................................... 64, 101
stretch stitch ................................................................101
R
race ............................................................................180
T
m
realigning pattern ........................................................134 thick fabrics ..................................................................63
recalling pattern ..........................................................133 thin fabrics ....................................................................64
reinforcement stitching ........................................ 53, 111 thread cutter .......................................................... 11, 55
release button .............................................................150 thread cutter button ............................................... 13, 54
removing presser foot holder .........................................44
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thread cutting ................................................................54
repeating patterns .......................................................131 thread cutting, automatic ..............................................60
replacing needle ...........................................................40 thread guide cover ........................................................11
replacing presser foot ....................................................42 thread guide disk ..........................................................12
resewing .....................................................................172 thread guide plate .........................................................11
reverse stitching ............................................................53 thread spools ................................................................29
reverse/reinforcement stitch button ........................ 13, 53 thread tension adjustment .................................... 57, 171
reverse/reinforcement stitches, automatic ......................59 Threading .....................................................................29
es
threading bobbin ..........................................................27
S threading needle ...........................................................32
threading needle manually ............................................33
safety instructions ...........................................................1 tips ................................................................................62
satin stitch length, changing ........................................128 top cover ......................................................................11
satin stitches ........................................................ 75, 126 touch panel ...................................................................14
uid
satin stitching ..............................................................109 trial sewing ...................................................................62

scallop stitch ...............................................................118
scallop stitching ..........................................................120
triple stretch stitch ................................................ 83, 111
troubleshooting ...........................................................182
5
scissors ...........................................................................9 turning machine on/off ..................................................17
screwdriver .....................................................................9 twin needle .............................................................. 9, 34
seam allowance, even ...................................................64 twin needle sewing .......................................................34
seam ripper .............................................................. 9, 90
securing stitching ..........................................................53
U
-g
selecting embroidery patterns .....................................157

selecting stitches ............................................. 49, 68, 75 upgrading ...................................................................192
settings key ...................................................................14 upper thread .................................................................29
sewing basics ................................................................48 upper thread spool ........................................................29
sewing direction change ...............................................62 upper thread tension .....................................................57
all
sewing machine help key ..............................................14 USB cable .............................................................. 9, 177

sewing speed controller ................................ 13, 51, 110 USB port connector ............................................. 12, 177
shell tuck stitch .................................................. 118, 121 utility stitch key .............................................................14
side cutter .....................................................................81 utility stitch selection screen .........................................18
size .............................................................................127 utility stitches ......................................................... 68, 75
smocking ....................................................................120
smocking stitch ...........................................................118
solving operation problems .........................................182
W
spool cap ........................................................................9 walking foot ....................................................................9
spool net .................................................................. 9, 25 winding bobbin ............................................................23
spool of thread ..............................................................29 wing needle ................................................................123
spool pin .........................................................................9
stabilizer material .......................................................151
start/stop button ..................................................... 13, 51
Z
step pattern .................................................................129 zigzag stitches ............................................. 80, 101, 103
stippling ......................................................................103 zigzag width adjustment ...............................................56
stitch density ...............................................................127 zipper sewing ...............................................................94
stitch guide foot ....................................................... 9, 64 zipper stitching .............................................................99
stitch length adjustment ................................................57
Index 195
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.co UTILITY STITCHES

Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine

Important Safety Instructions

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock

4 Always keep your work area clear:

5 Special care is required when sewing:

6 This machine is not a toy:

7 For a longer service life:

8 For repair or adjustment:

Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

Save these instructions.

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY

FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................1

Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns .............................................................126

Removing the embroidery frame ................................................................................................................... 156

Adjusting the layout ......................................................................................................................................169

Sewing Machine Features

Introduction / Sewing Machine Features 7

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.

Part Code Part Code

The following are available as optional accessories.

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

a Thread guide plate h Knee lifter mounting slot

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 11

Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view

a Buttonhole lever a Handle

b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

d Thread cutter button

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 13

Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................16

Winding the bobbin ...........................................................................................23

Threading the needle..........................................................................................32

Replacing the Needle ..............................................................................................38

GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

Turning the Machine On/Off

Power supply precautions

Turning on the machine Turning off the machine

a off (the main power switch is set to “

b household electrical outlet.

Unplug the power supply cord from the

Turning the Machine On/Off 17

GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation

Viewing the LCD

■ Utility stitch selection screen

a Selected stitch i Number of stitches contained in the selected stitch

Changing the machine settings

Stitch width Allows the stitch width to be adjusted with

Vertical pattern Adjusts the up and down position of the

Selects the measurement units that are

Embroidery Adjusts the thread tension for embroidering

Max embroidery Specifies the maximum embroidering

Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded