TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I – Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names.............................................................................. 2
Standard Accessories ............................................................. 4
Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions..............................6-8
How to Attach Stitch Chart Brackets.....................................10
Stitch Chart............................................................................10
Write ‘n Clip Board.................................................................10
Quilt Table ..............................................................................12
Knee Lifter .............................................................................12
Connecting Machine to Power Supply ..................................14
Main Function of Keys ...........................................................16
Keyboard Selection Keys ................................................ 18-22
Setting Quick Resumption, Sound and
Language Modes ........................................................ 24-26
Controlling Sewing Speed.....................................................26
Foot Pressure Dial................................................................. 26
How to Drop the Feed Dog.................................................... 28
Presser Foot Lever ................................................................28
Additional Presser Foot Clearance .......................................28
Attaching and Removing Presser Feet .................................30
Attaching and Removing Shank............................................ 30
Setting for Dual Feed Sewing.......................................... 32-34
Seam Allowance Lines ..........................................................36
Centimeter/Inch Quick Measurements..................................36
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension ......................................... 38
Using the Fine Adjustment Screw.........................................40
SECTION II – Getting Ready to Sew
Selecting the Correct Needle for Fabrics .............................. 42
Changing Needles .................................................................42
Needle Definitions .................................................................44
Winding a Bobbin ............................................................ 46-48
Inserting the Bobbin ..............................................................50
Threading the Machine.................................................... 52-54
Built-in Needle Threader ....................................................... 56
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ............................................ 58
SECTION III – Basic Sewing
How to Select a Stitch ...........................................................60
Straight Stitch ........................................................................ 60
Starting to Sew ......................................................................60
Finishing Off a Seam.............................................................60
Cutting the Threads ...............................................................62
Changing Sewing Direction...................................................62
Adjusting Needle Position .....................................................62
Adjusting Stitch Length ........................................................ 64
Programming My Personal Settings................................ 64-66
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics...................................................... 68
Gathering ...............................................................................68
Zipper Insertion ............................................................... 70-72
Rolled Hem ........................................................................... 74
Zigzag Stitch..........................................................................76
Overcasting............................................................................76
Satin Stitch Appliqué .............................................................78
3-Step Zigzag ........................................................................78
Mending a Tear ......................................................................80
Serpentine Stitch – Applying Elastic.....................................80
Blind Hem Stitches ................................................................82
Buttonhole Variations ............................................................ 84
Sensor Buttonholes ......................................................... 86-92
Corded Buttonhole ................................................................ 94
Classic Buttonhole (4 Step Memory) .............................. 96-98
Bound Buttonhole (4 Step Memory) ........................... 100-102
How to Sew on a Button......................................................104
Triple Seam..........................................................................106
Shell Tuck.............................................................................106
Stretch Seam.......................................................................106
Super Overlock Stitch..........................................................108
Super Stretch Stitch ............................................................108
Double Overlock Stitch........................................................108
Overcast Stitch ....................................................................110
Arrowtack.............................................................................110
Bartacks...............................................................................112
Darning ................................................................................114
Eyelets .................................................................................116
SECTION IV - Quilting
Piecing Fabrics Together .....................................................118
Perfect Start Angle Lines.....................................................118
Quilt Stitches .......................................................................118
Straight Stitch (Dual Feed Foot: AD)...................................120
Quilt Guide...........................................................................122
Straight Stitch Needle Plate ................................................122
Buttonhole Appliqué ............................................................124
Patchwork ............................................................................126
Free Motion Quilting or Stippling.........................................126
Stippling Stitches.................................................................128
Basting Stitch.......................................................................128
SECTION V – Heirloom
Pintucks ...............................................................................130
Bridging (Fagoting) ..............................................................130
Hemstitches .........................................................................132
Fringing ................................................................................134
Drawn Work .........................................................................134
Smocking .............................................................................136
SECTION VI – Decorative Sewing
French Knots .......................................................................138
Scallop Edges......................................................................138
Corded Trim .........................................................................140
Single Cord For Gathering Heavy Fabric............................140
Twin Needle Sewing .................................................... 142-144
Satin Stitches – Elongation .................................................146
Face to Face ........................................................................146
Mirror Image ........................................................................146
SECTION VII – Programming Combinations
Single Repeat with Memory Auto-Lock...............................148
Combining Sequence ..........................................................150
Inserting a Second Color ............................................ 150-152
Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning........................... 152
Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning of
Incomplete Stitch ............................................................152
Combining Letters ...............................................................154
How to Preview the Combined Sequence ..........................156
Editing..................................................................................156
Uniformly Adjusting Stitch Width or Length ........................ 158
Individually Adjusting Stitch Width or Length......................160
Alignment of Stitches within a Sequence ...........................160
Permanent Memory
Saving, Overwriting, Recalling and Deleting .......... 162-164
SECTION VIII – Taking Care of Your Machine
Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog ..............................166
Replacing the Bobbin Case.................................................168
Changing the Light Bulb......................................................168
Stitch Chart......................................................................... 170
Optional Accessories ..........................................................172
Warning Messages ...................................................... 175-176
Troubleshooting ...................................................................181
INDEX .......................................................................... 184-185
NOTE: Information found in this instruction manual is current
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