SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS ............................... 2
Name of Parts .............................................................. 2
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW.................... 4
Extension Table ........................................................... 4
Detaching the table ...................................................... 4
Attaching the table ....................................................... 4
•Advantages and uses of free arm sewing:.................. 4
Accessories Storage Box ............................................. 4
Available Accessories and Attachments ...................... 6
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ............. 8
Foot control .................................................................. 8
Polarized Plug .............................................................. 8
Presser Foot Lifter...................................................... 10
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot................... 10
To remove: ................................................................. 10
To attach: ................................................................... 10
Changing Needle ....................................................... 12
To check the needle................................................... 12
Selecting Needle and Fabric ...................................... 14
Setting Spool Pins...................................................... 18
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case .................... 18
Winding the Bobbin .................................................... 20
Threading Bobbin Case ............................................. 20
Threading the Machine .............................................. 22
Needle Threader ........................................................ 24
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread........................................ 24
Balancing Needle Thread Tension............................. 26
Correct tension........................................................... 26
Needle thread tension is too tight:.............................. 26
Needle thread tension is too loose:............................ 26
Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension .............................. 26
Pattern Selector Dial .................................................. 28
Stitch Length Dial ....................................................... 28
Stitch Width Dial......................................................... 28
Reverse Stitch Button ................................................ 30
Dropping the Feed Dog.............................................. 30
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING.................................... 32
Straight Stitch Sewing ................................................ 32
To change Sewing Direction ...................................... 32
Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate............. 34
Turning Square Corners............................................. 34
Variable Needle Position............................................ 34
Zigzag Stitching.......................................................... 36
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING ............................ 36
Overcasting ................................................................ 36
Tricot Stitch ................................................................ 38
Knit Stitch ................................................................... 38
Straight Stretch Stitch ................................................ 40
Sewing on Buttons ..................................................... 42
Buttonhole ....................................................................44
To adjust buttonhole stitch density:..............................46
Corded Buttonhole .......................................................48
Buttonhole (model 2041S) ...........................................50
Zipper Application ........................................................52
Blind Stitch Hemming...................................................54
SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING ....................56
Shell Tuck ....................................................................56
Stretch Stitch Patterns .................................................56
Smocking .....................................................................58
Box Stitching ................................................................58
Applique .......................................................................60
Decorative Satin Stitch Pattern ....................................60
Twin Needle Sewing ....................................................62
Using Even Foot...........................................................64
Quilting bar for the even foot........................................64
SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE ...................66
Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit..............66
To dismantle hook race unit: ........................................66
To assemble hook race unit: ........................................66
Cleaning the Feed Dog ................................................66
Sewing Light.................................................................68
Troubleshooting ...........................................................70
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