Baby Lock A-LINES Sofia BL137A Instruction And Reference Manual

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    Pantone335 ccombo_us_tacony_cover1-4 english 885-v39 xe5404-001 printed in china.

  • Page 2: Congratulations On Choosing

    Ccombo_us_tacony_cover2-3 congratulations on choosing our machine your machine is the most advanced computerized household embroidery and sewing machine. To fully enjoy all the features incorporated, we suggest that you study the manual. Please read before using this machine for safe operation 1. Be...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — introduction thank you for purchasing this embroidery and sewing machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the "important safety instructions", and then study this manual for the correc...

  • Page 4: Save These Instructions

    2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • never drop or insert any object into any opening. • do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. • do not use the machine near a heat sourc...

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    3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — federal communications commission (fcc) declaration of conformity (for usa only) responsible party: tacony corporation 1760 gilsinn lane, fenton, missouri 63026 declares that the product product...

  • Page 6: Contents

    4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — contents introduction ........................................................................................................................1 important safety instructions .........................

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    5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — automatically cutting the thread ..................................................................................................................... 62 mirroring stitches ........................

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    6 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — embroidery unit precautions ......................................................................................................................... 123 attaching the embroidery unit ...............

  • Page 9: Machine Features

    7 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — machine features a automatic thread cutting the thread can be cut automatically after sewing (page 55, 62). B fast bobbin winding system with the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can wind bobb...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    8 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — accessories after opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your authorized retailer. Included accessories note z foot controll...

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    9 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — optional accessories the following are available as optional accessories. Memo z all specifications are correct at the time of printing. The part codes are subject to change without notice. Z vi...

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    10 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 desc...

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    11 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — needle and presser foot section a buttonhole lever (page 86) lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. B thread guide disk (page 34) pass the thread through the thread g...

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    12 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 machine se...

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    13 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — operation panel the front operation panel has an lcd (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. A lcd (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) setting for the selected stitch or pattern and err...

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    14 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 0711-0120-c-combo_e.Book page 14 tuesday, august 26, 2008 2:43 pm.

  • Page 17: Getting Ready

    1 getting ready the various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the machine on/off ..................................................................................16 lcd (liquid crystal display) operation.................................................

  • Page 18: Turning The Machine On/off

    16 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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. Warn...

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    Turning the machine on/off 17 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — turning on the machine prepare the included power cord. A make sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to " "), and then plug the p...

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    18 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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. Change the screen on th...

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    Lcd (liquid crystal display) operation 19 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — changing the machine settings various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed. The stitch or machine attributes that can be set are...

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    20 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — a turn on the sewing machine. The highlighted display is the initial setting. X the lcd comes on. B press (settings key) on the display panel. X the setting screen appears. C press the item to be...

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    Lcd (liquid crystal display) operation 21 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — checking machine operating procedures simple explanations can be referred on the lcd display for the following items. Displays simple explanations of se...

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    22 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — winding/installing the bobbin this section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions be sure to observe the following precautions con...

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    Winding/installing the bobbin 23 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — a turn on the sewing machine. B place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin. Press down on the ...

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    24 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — note z when sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. A spool cap (small) b spool (cross-wound thread) c space z when u...

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    Winding/installing the bobbin 25 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — j wind the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. While using your left hand to hold the thread that was passed through the bobbin-wind...

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    26 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — o cut the thread with scissors, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. Memo z if the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side, the needle will n...

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    Winding/installing the bobbin 27 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — b cut the thread with scissors beside the bobbin- winding thread guide. A bobbin-winding thread guide c slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and then remov...

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    28 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — a press (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever. A needle position button b presser foot lever b turn off the sewing machine. C slide the...

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    Winding/installing the bobbin 29 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — note z if the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 59). A tensio...

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    30 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread. F pull out about 10-15 cm (4-5 inches) of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machin...

  • Page 33: Upper Threading

    Upper threading 31 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — upper threading this section describes how to position the spool for the upper thread, and then thread the needle. A mark on handwheel caution about the spool of thread inform...

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    32 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — threading the upper thread set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. Caution a turn on the machine. B raise the presser foot lever. A presser foot lever x the presser...

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    Upper threading 33 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — f slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and return the spool pin to its original position. Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right as shown, with the rounded side...

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    34 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — j make sure that the thread is passed into the thread take-up lever as shown below. A thread take-up lever memo z if the needle is not raised, you cannot pass the thread into the thread take-up l...

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    Upper threading 35 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — o lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the machine as much as possible to make the hook turn. A needle threader lever a needle b hook note z if the needle threa...

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    36 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) when using specialty thread, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, a wing needle or a twin needle which cannot b...

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    Upper threading 37 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft, and install the thread spool on it. Then, thread the upper thread. A bobbin winder shaft b extra spool pi...

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    0711-0120-c-combo_e.Book page 38 tuesday, august 26, 2008 2:43 pm 38 38 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — i press . X the screen for setting the twin needle appears. J press . X displays in reverse highlight. The twin needle can now...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Needle

    Replacing the needle 39 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — replacing the needle this section describes how to replace the needle. Needle precautions caution selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types the sewing...

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    40 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — memo z the lower the thread number is, the thicker the thread, and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. Z a 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased...

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    Replacing the needle 41 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — replacing the needle use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "checking the needle" (page 40). A press (n...

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    42 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — g while holding the needle with your left hand, use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. Install the twin needle in the same way. Caution z be sure to insert the needle until it tou...

  • Page 45: Replacing The Presser Foot

    Replacing the presser foot 43 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — replacing the presser foot this section describes how to replace the presser foot. Presser foot precautions be sure to observe the following precautions concerning ...

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    44 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e place a different presser foot below the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the notch in the holder. Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (a...

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    Replacing the presser foot 45 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — removing and attaching the presser foot holder remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use t...

  • Page 48: Sewing Cylindrical Pieces

    46 getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — sewing cylindrical pieces free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy. Free-arm sewing removing the flat bed attachment allows for free-arm sewing, making it easier to sew cylindrical pi...

  • Page 49: Sewing Basics

    2 sewing basics the necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing.....................................................................................................................48 setting the stitch .........................................................................

  • Page 50: Sewing

    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 48 sewing basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. Caution general sewing procedure follow the basic procedures below to sew....

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    2 sewing 49 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — selecting stitching stitches are selected using lcd operations. Turn the power on, the utility stitch selecting screen appears and the straight stitch (left needle position) is selecte...

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    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 50 positioning the fabric be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. A turn on the machine. B press (needle ...

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    2 sewing 51 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — starting to sew once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button (start/stop button) or the foot contr...

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    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 52 ■ using the foot controller sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller. A turn off the sewing machine. Note z when connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off the sewing ...

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    2 sewing 53 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — memo z when the foot controller is plugged in, (start/stop button) cannot be used to start sewing. Z when sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can...

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    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 54 c after sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching. • the machine sew...

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    2 sewing 55 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ sewing stitches when (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) is pressed with stitches other than 1 , 3 and 7 stitches, reinforcement stitches are used. Reinforcement stitches are 3 to ...

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    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 56 ■ using the thread cutter when sewing with nylon or metallic threads, or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads. A when you wish to finish the ...

  • Page 59: Setting The Stitch

    2 setting the stitch 57 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — setting the stitch this machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width and stitch length for each stitch. However, you can change any of the settings by p...

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    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 58 ■ adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controller a decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width. If the sewing machine is set so that the stitch width can be adjusted usin...

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    2 setting the stitch 59 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — adjusting the stitch length the stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch coarser or finer. Each press of makes the stitch finer (shorter). Each press of makes the s...

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    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 60 memo z when you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below. If the thread is not shown as below, the thread is not inserted through the tension-ad...

  • Page 63: Useful Functions

    2 useful functions 61 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — useful functions functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Automatic sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches the sewing machine can be set to automa...

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    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 62 memo z press (start/stop button) when you want to stop the sewing machine in the middle of sewing without reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching (for example, when you want to change the se...

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    2 useful functions 63 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e after reaching the end of the stitching, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) once. Buttonholes or bar tacking require reinforcement stitching making this operation ...

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    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 64 saving stitch settings this machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width (zigzag width), stitch length, programmed thread-cutting, and automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitchi...

  • Page 67: Useful Sewing Tips

    2 useful sewing tips 65 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 after you...

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    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 66 ■ if thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching zigzag foot "j" is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level. A sewing direction a raise...

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    2 useful sewing tips 67 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — sewing stretch fabrics first, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. A basting using the stretch stitches or the thread for knits ...

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    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 68 0711-0120-c-combo_e.Book page 68 tuesday, august 26, 2008 2:43 pm.

  • Page 71: Utility Stitches

    3 utility stitches the various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Stitch setting chart .................................................................................................70 overcasting stitches....................................................................

  • Page 72: Stitch Setting Chart

    70 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 stitch name pattern ...

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    Stitch setting chart 71 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — blind hem stitch 17 r blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics 00 3← – →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–3.5 (1/16–1/8) no reinforcement no 18 r blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics...

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    72 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — decorative stitch 35 j decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) no reinforcement no 36 j decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0–4.0 (...

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    Stitch setting chart 73 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — *1: side cutter is optional. Buttonhole stitch 48 a horizontal buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.5 (1/32) 0.2–1.0 (1/64–1/16) n...

  • Page 76: Overcasting Stitches

    74 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 stitches...

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    Overcasting stitches 75 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "j" seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot "j". Caution a attach zigzag foot "j". • for det...

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    76 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter using the optional side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Five stitches can be used to s...

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    Overcasting stitches 77 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached. E pass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then pull it out toward the rear of ...

  • Page 80: Basic Stitching

    78 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — basic stitching straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Caution basting a attach zigzag foot "j". • for details on replacing the press...

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    Basic stitching 79 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching. E start sewing. • for details, refer to "starting to sew" (page 51). • for details on sewing reverse/rein...

  • Page 82: Blind Hem Stitching

    80 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — blind hem stitching secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Caution sew a blind hem according to the following procedure. Mem...

  • Page 83

    Blind hem stitching 81 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d fold back the fabric inside along the basting. A wrong side of fabric b edge of fabric c basting d 5 mm (3/16 inch) e unfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric ...

  • Page 84

    82 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ 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 the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. A wrong side of fa...

  • Page 85

    Buttonhole stitching/button sewing 83 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — buttonhole stitching/button sewing buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. 10 stitches are available for sewing one-step buttonholes, and one st...

  • Page 86

    84 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 ...

  • Page 87

    Buttonhole stitching/button sewing 85 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — b pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot "a", and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole. ■ if the button does not fit i...

  • Page 88

    86 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — note z do not lower the needle into fabric when aligning the marks. Desired results may not be achieved. Z when lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot. A do not ...

  • Page 89

    Buttonhole stitching/button sewing 87 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — caution ■ changing the density of the stitching adjust the stitch length. Memo z for details, refer to "adjusting the stitch length" (page 59). Z if the fab...

  • Page 90

    88 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — button sewing buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with two or with four holes can be attached. A measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached. B raise ...

  • Page 91

    Buttonhole stitching/button sewing 89 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — h start sewing. Set the sewing speed controller to the left (so that the speed will be slow). X the sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforc...

  • Page 92: Zipper Insertion

    90 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — zipper insertion a zipper can be inserted. Caution there are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below. Inserting a...

  • Page 93

    Zipper insertion 91 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e align the seam with the center of the zipper, and then baste the zipper in place. A wrong side of fabric b basting stitching c zipper f remove about 5 cm (2 inches) from th...

  • Page 94

    92 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — inserting a side zipper stitching is visible on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper application for side openings and back openings. A stitching b right side of fabric c end of zip...

  • Page 95

    Zipper insertion 93 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — h select stitch 3 . • for details, refer to "selecting stitching" (page 49). Caution i sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the...

  • Page 96

    94 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — n topstitch around the zipper. Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot. A right side of fabric b end of zipper opening ...

  • Page 97

    Sewing stretch fabrics and elastic tape 95 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — sewing stretch fabrics and elastic tape stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Observe the corresponding precautions when perfor...

  • Page 98

    96 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — elastic attaching when elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary that a...

  • Page 99

    Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 97 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching the stitches that can be used for sewing appliqu é s, patchwork and quilts are described below. Memo z patterns...

  • Page 100

    98 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — appliqué stitching a cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/ 16 inch). A seam allowance b place a pattern made of thick paper or stabilizer on the back o...

  • Page 101

    Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 99 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching a fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece. B sew the two pieces of fabric together...

  • Page 102

    100 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — quilting sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called "quilting". Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the quilting guide. Note z when sewi...

  • Page 103

    Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 101 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ using the optional quilting guide use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. A insert the stem of the quilting guide i...

  • Page 104

    102 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — free-motion quilting 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 follo...

  • Page 105: Reinforcement Stitching

    Reinforcement stitching 103 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — reinforcement stitching reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Caution triple stretch stitching use triple...

  • Page 106

    104 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — a determine the desired length of the bar tack. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "a" to the desired length. (the distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/...

  • Page 107

    Reinforcement stitching 105 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — f gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing. X once sewing is completed, the sewing machine automatically sews reinforcement st...

  • Page 108

    106 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — darning fabric that has been torn can be darned. Darning is sewn as shown below. A reinforcement stitching a determine the desired length of the darning. Set the button guide plate on buttonhol...

  • Page 109

    Reinforcement stitching 107 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — memo z when lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct size. A do not reduce the...

  • Page 110: Eyelet Stitching

    108 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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). Caution a attach monogramming foot "n". • fo...

  • Page 111: Decorative Stitching

    Decorative stitching 109 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — decorative stitching the utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches. Stitch name pattern application stitch width [mm (inch)] stitch length [mm (inch)] p...

  • Page 112

    110 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — caution 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. A use an iron to ...

  • Page 113

    Decorative stitching 111 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — f sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric. G after sewing is finished, remove the paper. Scallop stitching the wave-...

  • Page 114

    112 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — smocking the decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called "smocking". It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The smocking stitch adds texture and...

  • Page 115

    Decorative stitching 113 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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. A f...

  • Page 116

    114 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — joining decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. A attach zigzag foot "j". • for details, refer to "replacing ...

  • Page 117

    Decorative stitching 115 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — c select a stitch. The stitches that can be used are 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 or 47 . • for details, refer to "selecting stitching" (page 49). Note z when s...

  • Page 118

    116 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e press on the lcd. X the pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored. F sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching. G press , and se...

  • Page 119: Embroidery

    4 embroidery the steps for embroidering are described in this chapter. Embroidering neatly .............................................................................................118 attaching the embroidery foot..............................................................................120 a...

  • Page 120: Embroidering Neatly

    118 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — embroidering neatly this section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidering. What to prepare the following is necessary for embroidering. ■ fabric prepare the fabric for emb...

  • Page 121

    Embroidering neatly 119 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — embroidery step by step the basic steps for embroidery are as follows. ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ 1 presser foot attachment attach the embroidery foot "q". For details on attaching ...

  • Page 122

    120 embroidery attaching the embroidery foot this section describes how to attach the embroidery foot "q". Attaching the embroidery foot attach the embroidery foot "q" when embroidering. Have the included embroidery foot "q" and a screwdriver ready. A embroidery foot bar b caught by the presser foot...

  • Page 123

    Attaching the embroidery foot 121 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e loosen the presser foot holder screw and remove the presser foot holder. Turn the screwdriver toward the back. A screwdriver b presser foot holder c presser b...

  • Page 124

    122 embroidery removing the embroidery foot a press (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. A needle position button b turn off the sewing machine. Caution c raise the presser foot lever. A presser foot lever x the presser foot is raised. D while pressing in the lever at the back...

  • Page 125

    Attaching the embroidery unit 123 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — attaching the embroidery unit this section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. Embroidery unit precautions caution note z do not touch the connector in...

  • Page 126

    124 embroidery c slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm. Push it in until it clicks and stops. X the embroidery unit is attached. Note z make sure that there is no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine, otherwise the embroidery pattern may not be sewn correctly. Be su...

  • Page 127

    Attaching the embroidery unit 125 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — removing the embroidery unit make sure that the sewing machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. A remove the embroidery frame. • for det...

  • Page 128: Preparing The Fabric

    126 embroidery preparing the fabric after attaching a stabilizer material to the embroidery fabric, it is stretched on an embroidery frame. Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric for successful design stitching and to prevent fabric puckering around the design, iron fusible stabilizer to the ...

  • Page 129

    Preparing the fabric 127 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — setting the fabric in the embroidery frame the fabric is stretched in the embroidery frame. If the fabric is loose, the quality of the embroidery pattern may be poor. Pu...

  • Page 130

    128 embroidery e gently remove the fabric from the frame without loosening the adjustment screw. Memo z this precautionary step will help reduce pattern distortion while embroidering. F press the inner frame in from the top of the fabric again, lining up on the inner frame and on outer frame. A oute...

  • Page 131

    Preparing the fabric 129 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — b place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. A embroidery sheet b inner frame c line the mark on the fabric up with the base line on the embroidery sheet. A base lin...

  • Page 132

    130 embroidery attaching the embroidery frame this section describes how to attach the embroidery frame. Attaching the embroidery frame a wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the bobbin and set it into the bobbin case. • for details, refer to "winding/installing the bobbin" (page 22). B raise the ...

  • Page 133

    Attaching the embroidery frame 131 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — removing the embroidery frame make sure that the sewing machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. A raise the presser foot lever. A pres...

  • Page 134

    132 embroidery selecting embroidery patterns this section provides details on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for selecting a pattern. Copyright information the patterns saved in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are intended for private use only. Any publi...

  • Page 135

    Selecting embroidery patterns 133 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — lcd (liquid crystal display) operation the lcd (liquid crystal display) is operated using the operation keys on the display panel. The use of the keys for embro...

  • Page 136

    134 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — needle count: needle progress number #123: thread color number select from the following thread color number sets (the display above is an example when embroidery (polyester) thread# is selected....

  • Page 137

    Selecting embroidery patterns 135 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • for details, refer to "resewing" (page 147). Memo z keys that appear surrounded with a dotted line (ex. ) cannot be used. Example: selecting an embroidery pat...

  • Page 138

    0711-0120-c-combo_e.Book page 136 tuesday, august 26, 2008 2:43 pm 136 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — selecting alphanumeric characters specify the characters for embroidery. Memo z when "the pattern is too large for the embroider...

  • Page 139

    Selecting embroidery patterns 137 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — selecting an embroidery pattern there are 70 embroidery patterns, such as flowers and animals, saved in the machine's memory. Memo z refer to "embroidery patter...

  • Page 140

    138 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — c select the stitch. Switch the screen using (previous page key) and (next page key), and select from the 12 stitches. X when a stitch is selected, it can be embroidered. Using an embroidery card...

  • Page 141: Embroidering

    Embroidering 139 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — embroidering after the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and appliqu é ing. Embroidering a pattern embroidery pa...

  • Page 142

    140 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d lower the presser foot lever. A presser foot lever e press (start/stop button). A start/stop button caution f after progressing 5-6 stitches, press (start/stop button) to stop the machine. G us...

  • Page 143

    Embroidering 141 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — appliquéing prepare the base fabric and the appliqué fabric (appliqué piece). Press (settings key), and set the thread color display to name of color, so "applique material", "a...

  • Page 144

    142 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — h apply a thin layer of fabric glue or spray adhesive to the back of the appliqué piece, and attach it in the appliqué position. I lower the presser foot lever, and press (start/stop button). X t...

  • Page 145: Editing Patterns

    Editing patterns 143 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — editing patterns this section describes ways to edit, adjust, reposition and memorize patterns. Adjusting the layout and the size the pattern is normally positioned in the c...

  • Page 146

    144 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — memo z if you change the size of the pattern or reverse it, the embroidery which have been moved will return to its initial position. Use the change position keys after you have changed the size ...

  • Page 147

    Editing patterns 145 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — caution d press (back key) to return to the previous screen. Memo z when the power is turned off, the layout returns to the original setting. Z you can also check the patter...

  • Page 148

    146 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — connecting character patterns if the character pattern is too long to fit in the embroidery frame, follow the steps below. Example: connecting "abc" with "def" a enter "abc" and press . B press t...

  • Page 149

    Editing patterns 147 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — l use (change position keys) to move the needle to the embroidery end position of "abc". A embroidery end position m lower the presser foot, and then press (start/stop butto...

  • Page 150

    148 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — thread runs out partway through a design when the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while sewing, the sewing machine stops. Move the needle back about 10 stitches and resume sewing. Memo...

  • Page 151

    Editing patterns 149 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d press . X the selected pattern is turned off, and it returns to the initial embroidery screen. E turn off the sewing machine. Note z always detach the embroidery unit when...

  • Page 152: Using The Memory Function

    150 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 ■ types of embroidery...

  • Page 153

    Using the memory function 151 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — saving patterns the embroidery patterns and the alphanumeric characters you have customized can be saved in the sewing machine's memory. Since the saved patterns wi...

  • Page 154

    152 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer a plug the usb cable connectors into the corresponding usb port connectors on the computer and on the machine. A usb port connector for computer b...

  • Page 155

    Using the memory function 153 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e select the pattern you wish to retrieve. Switch screens using (previous page key) and (next page key). A total amount of memory used b total amount of memory spac...

  • Page 156

    154 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 0711-0120-c-combo_e.Book page 154 tuesday, august 26, 2008 2:43 pm.

  • Page 157: Appendix

    5 appendix the various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Care and maintenance ..........................................................................................156 troubleshooting ...........................................................................

  • Page 158: Care And Maintenance

    156 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — care and maintenance simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine surface if the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral deterge...

  • Page 159

    Care and maintenance 157 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — g use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread sensor and their surrounding area. A cleaning brush b race c bob...

  • Page 160: Troubleshooting

    158 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — troubleshooting if the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact your authorized retailer. Symptom proba...

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    Troubleshooting 159 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — the upper thread breaks. The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for the spool being used, or...

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    160 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — the thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. Page 32 the thread tension is incorrect. The upper thread was not ...

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    Troubleshooting 161 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — a high-pitched noise is made while sewing. Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. Clean the race. Page 156 the upper thread was not threaded correctly. ...

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    162 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — embroidery unit does not move. No pattern selected. Select a pattern. Page 132 the embroidery unit is not set up correctly. Set the embroidery unit up correctly. Page 123 embroidery not neatly do...

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    Troubleshooting 163 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 operati...

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    164 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 9 on the lcd was pressed when no card was inserted. 10 a stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the start/stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever...

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    Troubleshooting 165 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 18 when 13 or more patterns are in “removable disk”, a pattern was being retrieved. 19 the start/stop button was pressed after selecting a pattern which is saved in the machi...

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    166 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 27 you tried to use a function that cannot be used when the embroidery unit is attached. 28 an embroidery memory card that may not compatible with your machine has been inserted. • certain licens...

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    Troubleshooting 167 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — adjusting the lcd if nothing appears in the lcd when the sewing machine is turned on, the brightness of the lcd is either too light or too dark. In such a case, perform the f...

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    168 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — upgrading your machine's software you can use a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine. Visit our website at www.Babylock.Com for notification of available updates. Note z...

  • Page 171: Index

    Index 169 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — index a accessories ................................................................. 8 , 9 adjusting layout ..........................................................143 adjusting sti...

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    170 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — h handle ..........................................................................11 handwheel ....................................................................11 heirloom stitching ............

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    Index 171 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — side cutter .....................................................................76 smocking ....................................................................112 smocking stitch ......

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