Baby Lock ellure plus BLR2 Instruction And Reference Manual

Other manuals for ellure plus BLR2: Quick Manual, Quick Reference Manual

Summary of ellure plus BLR2

  • Page 1

    Pantone117 fcombo_us_tacony_cover1-4 english 885-u13 xe0525-001 printed in china.

  • Page 2: Congratulations On Choosing

    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 sure to keep your eye on ...

  • Page 3: Danger

    1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 shoc...

  • Page 4

    2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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, avoi...

  • Page 5

    3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — federal communications commission (fcc) declaration of conformity (for usa only) this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) thi...

  • Page 6: Contents

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

  • Page 7

    5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — useful functions................................................................................................................59 automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches ..............

  • Page 8

    6 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — sewing the various built-in decorative patterns .............................................................126 sewing beautiful patterns ............................................................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction 7 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 ...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    8 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 c...

  • Page 11

    Accessories 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 ...

  • Page 12

    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...

  • Page 13

    Names of machine parts and their functions 11 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — needle and presser foot section a buttonhole lever the buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes. B thread guid...

  • Page 14

    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 mach...

  • Page 15

    Names of machine parts and their functions 13 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — operation panel the front operation panel has an lcd (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. A lcd (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) selecte...

  • Page 16

    14 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —.

  • 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 power supply precautions ..............................................................

  • Page 18: Turning The Machine On/off

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 16 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...

  • Page 19

    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...

  • Page 20

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 18 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 th...

  • Page 21

    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...

  • Page 22

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 20 a turn on the sewing machine. X the lcd comes on. B press / (settings key) on the operation panel. X the settings screen appears. C press the item to be set. Switch screens using (previous page k...

  • Page 23

    Lcd (liquid crystal display) operation 21 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d when settings are complete, press (back key). X the initial screen appears again. Note z settings that are changed are not lost when the power is turn...

  • Page 24

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 22 d press (next page key) to switch to the next page. If you press (previous page key), you return to the previous page. † example: upper threading e after you finish looking, press (back key) two ...

  • Page 25

    Winding/installing the bobbin 23 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 obs...

  • Page 26

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 24 a turn on the sewing machine. B open the top cover. C 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 bobbin unti...

  • Page 27

    Winding/installing the bobbin 25 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — memo 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 (cr...

  • Page 28

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 26 k while holding the thread with your left hand, wind the thread that was pulled out clockwise around the bobbin five or six times with your right hand. Note z make sure that the thread between th...

  • Page 29

    Winding/installing the bobbin 27 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — installing the bobbin install the bobbin wound with thread. Caution a slide the bobbin cover latch to the right. A bobbin cover b latch x the bobbin cover opens....

  • Page 30

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 28 f pass the thread through the slot as shown, and then pull the thread out toward the front. A cutter x the cutter cuts the thread. Note z make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through t...

  • Page 31: Upper Threading

    Upper threading 29 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — upper threading this section describes how to position the spool for the upper thread, and then thread the needle. Caution memo z the order that the machine should be threaded...

  • Page 32

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 30 threading the upper thread set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. A turn on the sewing machine. B raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. A presser...

  • Page 33

    Upper threading 31 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — h while holding the thread lightly with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover and to the front. A thread...

  • Page 34

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 32 threading the needle this section describes how to thread the needle. Memo z the needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16. Z thread with a thickness of 130/20 ...

  • Page 35

    Upper threading 33 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — note z if the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop in the thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull o...

  • Page 36

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 34 using the twin needle with the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different threads. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. Be sure to...

  • Page 37

    Upper threading 35 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — g thread the upper thread for the right side in the same way that the upper thread for the left side was threaded. A thread guide cover • for details, refer to steps h through...

  • Page 38

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 36 l press . X displays in reverse highlight. • if pressed again, it returns to . The twin needle can now be used. M press (back key). X the initial screen appears again, and appears. Caution n star...

  • Page 39

    Upper threading 37 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — pulling up the bobbin thread when making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below. A insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. ...

  • Page 40: Replacing The Needle

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 38 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 th...

  • Page 41

    Replacing the needle 39 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 threa...

  • Page 42

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 40 checking the needle sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on ...

  • Page 43

    Replacing the needle 41 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle. A screwdriver b needl...

  • Page 44: Replacing The Presser Foot

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 42 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 repla...

  • Page 45

    Replacing the presser foot 43 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 indi...

  • Page 46

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 44 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 the presser foot holder, such as...

  • Page 47: Sewing Cylindrical Pieces

    Sewing cylindrical pieces 45 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 i...

  • Page 48

    Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 46.

  • Page 49: Sewing Basics

    2 sewing basics the necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing.....................................................................................................................48 general sewing procedure ...................................................................

  • 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....

  • Page 51

    2 sewing 49 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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....

  • Page 52

    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 sewing machine. B press (...

  • Page 53

    2 sewing 51 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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. ...

  • Page 54

    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 52 b insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the right side of the sewing machine. A foot controller jack note (for u.S.A. Only) z foot controller: model t this foot controller can be used ...

  • Page 55

    2 sewing 53 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 se...

  • Page 56

    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 54 g after 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, release (“reverse/reinforcement stitch” button). X the machine stops sewing. H press / (“start/stop” button), or press down on the foot controller....

  • Page 57

    2 sewing 55 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ 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 thr...

  • Page 58: Setting The Stitch

    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 56 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 pr...

  • Page 59

    2 setting the stitch 57 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — adjusting the stitch length the stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch longer or shorter. Each press of makes the stitch shorter. Each press of makes the stitch l...

  • Page 60

    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 58 ■ upper thread is too loose if the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose. A wrong side of fabric b right side of fabric c upper thread d bobbin ...

  • Page 61: Useful Functions

    2 useful functions 59 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — useful functions functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches the sewing machine can be set to au...

  • Page 62

    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 60 automatically cutting the 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- cutt...

  • Page 63

    2 useful functions 61 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — mirroring stitches you can sew the mirror image of a stitch horizontally (left and right). A turn on the sewing machine. X the lcd comes on. B select a stitch. • for details ...

  • Page 64: Useful Sewing Tips

    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 62 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 have set up the machin...

  • Page 65

    2 useful sewing tips 63 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — b turn the presser foot pressure dial at the back of the machine to adjust the pressure of the presser foot. The presser foot pressure can be set to one of four levels (bet...

  • Page 66

    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 64 sewing thin fabrics when sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric an...

  • Page 67

    2 useful sewing tips 65 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking the markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch (left ...

  • Page 68

    Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 66 ■ using the knee lifter a stop the sewing machine. • do not use the knee lifter while the sewing machine is operating. B with your knee, press the knee lifter to the right. Keep the knee lifter p...

  • Page 69: Utility Stitches

    3 utility stitches the various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Stitch setting chart .............................68 utility stitches ................................ 68 other stitches................................. 72 selecting stitching ................................

  • Page 70: Stitch Setting Chart

    68 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 ...

  • Page 71

    Stitch setting chart 69 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — blind hem stitch 17 r blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics 00 (0) 3 ← – →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–3.5 (1/16–1/8) no reinforcement no 18 r blind hem stitching on stretch f...

  • Page 72

    70 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — decorative stitch 37 j decorative stitching 5.5 (7/32) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) yes (j) reinforcement no serpentine stitch 38 n decorative stitching and elastic- attaching ...

  • Page 73

    Stitch setting chart 71 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — buttonhole stitch 55 a keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0–7.0 (1/8–1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3–1.0 (1/64–1/16) no automatic reinforcement no 56 a keyhol...

  • Page 74

    72 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — other stitches ** pattern for making adjustment stitch type pattern p res se r foo t t w in ne ed le patt er n siz e a dju sta ble sti tch ing densi ty a d jus tabl e pat ter n lengt h/wi dth le...

  • Page 75

    Stitch setting chart 73 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — stitch type pattern p re sser f o o t tw in n ee d le patt er n s iz e adju st ab le st it ch ing d ens it y adju st abl e p atte rn le n gt h/ wi dth le ft /righ t f lip...

  • Page 76

    74 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — character stitches (outline style) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 n no large, small no no yes 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...

  • Page 77: Selecting Stitching

    Selecting stitching 75 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — selecting stitching this section provides details on the various types of stitches available and the procedure for selecting a stitch. Stitch types a stitch can be selecte...

  • Page 78

    76 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — c select the stitch type. † when a decorative stitch is selected x the screen containing the various stitches in the selected stitch type appears. • to select a different stitch type, press (bac...

  • Page 79

    Selecting stitching 77 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — † example: bus saving stitch settings this machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width (zigzag width), stitch length, thread tension, programmed threa...

  • Page 80

    78 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e press . 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, p...

  • Page 81: Overcasting Stitches

    Overcasting stitches 79 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — overcasting stitches sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent fabric from fraying. 15 stitches are available for overcasting. The procedure for s...

  • Page 82

    80 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “j” seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “j”. A attach zigzag foot “j”. • for details, refer to “replacing the pr...

  • Page 83

    Overcasting stitches 81 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 s...

  • Page 84

    82 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 the sewing machine. F se...

  • Page 85: Basic Stitching

    Basic stitching 83 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — basic stitching straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Basting sew basting with a stitch length between 5 mm (3/16...

  • Page 86

    84 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing. • for details, refer to “starting to sew” (page 51). • for details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to “securing the stitchi...

  • Page 87: Blind Hem Stitching

    Blind hem stitching 85 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — blind hem stitching secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Sew a blind hem according to the following...

  • Page 88

    86 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — f adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. A needle drop point when you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width. A ...

  • Page 89

    Buttonhole stitching/button sewing 87 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 sti...

  • Page 90

    88 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 91

    Buttonhole stitching/button sewing 89 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ if the button does not fit in the button guide plate add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the cal...

  • Page 92

    90 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — f pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. A buttonhole lever the buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. A buttonhole lever b bracket g gently hold t...

  • Page 93

    Buttonhole stitching/button sewing 91 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ changing the density of the stitching adjust the stitch length. • for details, refer to “adjusting the stitch length” (page 57). • if the fabric does not ...

  • Page 94

    92 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 95

    Buttonhole stitching/button sewing 93 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — g turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button. If it seems as if the needle wi...

  • Page 96: Zipper Insertion

    94 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — zipper insertion a zipper can be sewn in place. There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below. Inserting a ce...

  • Page 97

    Zipper insertion 95 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 stiching c zipper f remove about 5 cm (2 inches) from the...

  • Page 98

    96 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 99

    Zipper insertion 97 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 100

    98 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 101: Zipper/piping Insertion

    Zipper/piping insertion 99 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — zipper/piping insertion a zipper and piping can be sewn in place. There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings. The procedures for inserting a centered zip...

  • Page 102

    100 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — caution g securely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver. A positioning screw h topstitch around the zipper. A stitching b right side of fabric c basting stitching d end of zipper op...

  • Page 103

    Sewing stretch fabrics and elastic tape 101 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — sewing stretch fabrics and elastic tape stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Observe the corresponding precautions when perfo...

  • Page 104

    102 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — c select a stitch. † example: 2-point zigzag stitch † example: elastic-attaching stitch • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 49). D sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stret...

  • Page 105

    Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 103 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching the stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Memo z patterns ...

  • Page 106

    104 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — appliqué stitching for best results, use the included open toe foot. 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 patte...

  • Page 107

    Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 105 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 togethe...

  • Page 108

    106 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ for a seam allowance on the left side align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch 22 . A 7 mm (1/4 inch) memo z to change the width of the seam a...

  • Page 109

    Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 107 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — quilting sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking fo...

  • Page 110

    108 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ 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 into the hole at the rear of the walking foo...

  • Page 111

    Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 109 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — caution d slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the left as seen from the rear of the machine). A feed dog...

  • Page 112

    110 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e press (back key). X the initial screen appears again. F select stitch 24 . • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 49). G while sewing, slide the sewing speed controller to adjust...

  • Page 113: Reinforcement Stitching

    Reinforcement stitching 111 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — reinforcement stitching reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Triple stretch stitching use triple stretch...

  • Page 114

    112 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — b attach buttonhole foot “a”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 42). C select stitch 60 . • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 49). D position the fabric...

  • Page 115

    Reinforcement stitching 113 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 butt...

  • Page 116

    114 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. • when lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the ...

  • Page 117: Eyelet Stitching

    Eyelet stitching 115 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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). A attach monogramming foo...

  • Page 118: Horizontal Stitching

    116 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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...

  • Page 119

    Horizontal stitching 117 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — h press (“reverse/reinforcement stitch” button). Hold (“reverse/reinforcement stitch” button) pressed until the stitching reaches the upper-left corner. X the fabric is ...

  • Page 120: Decorative Stitching

    118 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — decorative stitching the utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches. Stitch name pattern application stitch width [mm (inch)] stitch length [mm (inch)] presser foot auto manual ...

  • Page 121

    Decorative stitching 119 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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...

  • Page 122

    120 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — scallop stitching the wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of projects. A attach monogramm...

  • Page 123

    Decorative stitching 121 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e select stitch 31 , 32 or 33 . • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 49). F stitch between the straight stitches. G pull out the threads for the straight ...

  • Page 124

    122 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. A needle drop point e unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side. Joining decorative bridging...

  • Page 125

    Decorative stitching 123 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — heirloom stitching 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...

  • Page 126

    124 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — partially removing threads is called “drawnwork”. This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a loose weave. Two ways to create drawnwork are described below. ■ drawnwork (example 1) a...

  • Page 127

    Decorative stitching 125 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ drawnwork (example 2) a pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm (3/16 inch). A 4 mm (3/16 inch) b atta...

  • Page 128

    126 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 st...

  • Page 129

    Sewing the various built-in decorative patterns 127 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — changing the pattern size the size of character stitches in the gothic font and outline style, decorative stitches, and decorative satin stitc...

  • Page 130

    128 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — changing the length for satin stitches the length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations. A press / (utility stitch key) on the operation panel, and select (satin stitch). B sel...

  • Page 131

    Sewing the various built-in decorative patterns 129 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 p...

  • Page 132

    130 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e press . X the next pattern selected is moved half a width to the left. F specify that the patterns will be sewn repeatedly. • for details, refer to “repeating patterns” (page 131). ■ examples...

  • Page 133

    Sewing the various built-in decorative patterns 131 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — c select the next pattern. X the combined pattern appears on the screen. • to remove a selected pattern, press on the screen. The pattern that...

  • Page 134

    132 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ mirroring a pattern image a after a single pattern has been selected, press to mirror the pattern image horizontally. ■ checking the pattern when the specified pattern is not displayed on the...

  • Page 135

    Sewing the various built-in decorative patterns 133 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — saving patterns combined patterns can be saved for later use. Since saved patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they c...

  • Page 136

    134 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ deleting a saved pattern saved pattern in the pockets can be deleted. A press . B select the pocket where the pattern you wish to delete is stored. Indicates pockets where patterns are alread...

  • Page 137

    Sewing the various built-in decorative patterns 135 3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d start sewing. X the pattern for making the adjustment is sewn. X the sewing machine stops after it has finished sewing the pattern. E check ...

  • Page 138

    136 utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ 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 ad...

  • Page 139: Embroidery

    4 embroidery the steps for embroidering are described in this chapter. Embroidering neatly ......................... 138 what to prepare........................... 138 embroidery step by step ............... 140 attaching the embroidery foot.......... 141 attaching the embroidery foot ..... 141 remo...

  • Page 140: Embroidering Neatly

    138 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 141

    Embroidering neatly 139 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ 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 alread...

  • Page 142

    140 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 the embroidery foot, re...

  • Page 143

    Attaching the embroidery foot 141 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — attaching the embroidery foot this section describes how to attach the embroidery foot. Attaching the embroidery foot attach the embroidery foot when embroideri...

  • Page 144

    142 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 foot holder screw f hold the embroid...

  • Page 145

    Attaching the embroidery foot 143 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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. C r...

  • Page 146

    144 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — attaching the embroidery unit this section describes how to attach the embroidery unit. Embroidery unit precautions cautions for the embroidery unit will be explained below. Caution note z do not...

  • Page 147

    Attaching the embroidery unit 145 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm. Push it in until it clicks and stops. X the embroidery unit is attached. E turn on the sewing machine. ...

  • Page 148

    146 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — removing the embroidery unit make sure that the sewing machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. A remove the embroidery frame. • for details on removing the embroidery fra...

  • Page 149: Preparing The Fabric

    Preparing the fabric 147 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — preparing the fabric after attaching a stabilizer material to the embroidery fabric, it is stretched on an embroidery frame. Attaching an optional stabilizer material to...

  • Page 150

    148 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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. Put the fabric in the frame ...

  • Page 151

    Preparing the fabric 149 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d tighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabric. E gently remove the fabric from the frame without loosening the adjustment screw. Memo z this pr...

  • Page 152

    150 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — b place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. A embroidery sheet b inner frame c embroidery sheet base lines c line the mark on the fabric up with the base line on the embroidery sheet. D plac...

  • Page 153

    Attaching the embroidery frame 151 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — attaching the embroidery frame this section describes how to attach the embroidery frame. Attaching the embroidery frame a wind the embroidery bobbin thread on...

  • Page 154

    152 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 presser foot lever b while pushing the l...

  • Page 155

    Selecting embroidery patterns 153 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — selecting embroidery patterns this section provides details on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for selecting a pattern. Cop...

  • Page 156

    154 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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. ■ ...

  • Page 157

    Selecting embroidery patterns 155 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ lcd button • for details, refer to “resewing” (page 168). • for details, refer to “adjusting the layout” (page 165). Memo z keys that appear surrounded with a...

  • Page 158

    156 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 differe...

  • Page 159

    Selecting embroidery patterns 157 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — memo z the character pattern that you created can be saved for later use. For details, refer to “saving patterns” (page 172). Selecting a baby lock exclusive pa...

  • Page 160

    158 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — selecting a frame pattern 10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be combined with 12 stitch types. Memo z refer to “frame patterns“ in the quick reference guide for frame pattern shapes and ...

  • Page 161

    Selecting embroidery patterns 159 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — using an embroidery card (sold separately) if an embroidery card is used, you can embroider patterns other than the patterns saved in the sewing machine. There ...

  • Page 162: Embroidering

    160 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 g...

  • Page 163

    Embroidering 161 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e follow steps d through g of “installing the bobbin” (page 27). Note z before embroidering, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin. If you continue sewing without enou...

  • Page 164

    162 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — † example: embroidery thread number selected b set the embroidery thread, and thread the needle. • refer to “threading the upper thread” (page 30) and “threading the needle” (page 32). Note z bef...

  • Page 165

    Embroidering 163 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — h press / (“start/stop” button) again. X the embroidery begins again. X stitching stops automatically with reinforcement after one color has been completed. When automatic threa...

  • Page 166

    164 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d remove the fabric from the embroidery frame, and cut it out along the cut-out line. Cut carefully along the stitching and remove the thread. • if it is not cut right on the stitching, it will n...

  • Page 167: Editing Patterns

    Editing patterns 165 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — editing patterns this section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patterns. Adjusting the layout the pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroider...

  • Page 168

    166 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — memo z if you make a note of the values in the lower part of screen when you change the size and position, you can sew with the same size and layout even if you have to turn the power back on in ...

  • Page 169

    Editing patterns 167 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d press (back key) to return to the original screen. Memo z when the power is turned off, the layout returns to the original setting. Z you can also check the pattern size a...

  • Page 170

    168 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — resewing when the wrong upper thread color has been sewn, it can be resewn with the correct color. A press / (“start/stop” button) to stop the sewing machine. B press . C press . D press (back on...

  • Page 171

    Editing patterns 169 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 ...

  • Page 172

    170 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — h press . I press (forward one color) to move to the beginning of the color you want to embroider. J press (forward one stitch) to increase the needle count. If is pressed continuously, it moves ...

  • Page 173: Using The Memory Function

    Using the memory function 171 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — using the memory function embroidery data precautions observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine...

  • Page 174

    172 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — saving patterns the embroidery patterns and the alphabet characters you have customized can be saved in the sewing machine's memory. Since the saved patterns will not be erased when the power is ...

  • Page 175

    Using the memory function 173 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 us...

  • Page 176

    174 embroidery — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 space c number of the currently dis...

  • Page 177: Appendix

    5 appendix the various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Care and maintenance ..........................................................................................176 cleaning the machine surface ..............................................................

  • Page 178: Care And Maintenance

    176 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 179

    Care and maintenance 177 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — g insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. A projection b spring a bobbin case h insert the tabs on the needle plate cove...

  • Page 180: Troubleshooting

    178 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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...

  • Page 181

    Troubleshooting 179 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...

  • Page 182

    180 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — the lower thread is tangled or breaks. The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Page 27 the bobbin is scratched or does not rotate smoothly, or has a burr ...

  • Page 183

    Troubleshooting 181 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — stitches are skipped. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. Page 29 the combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct. Select a ...

  • Page 184

    182 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — the sewing lamp does not come on. The sewing lamp is damaged. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. – the machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. Page 17 nothing ...

  • Page 185

    Troubleshooting 183 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — error messages when erroneous operations are performed messages and advice on operation will be displayed on the lcd. Follow what is displayed. The message may disappear if t...

  • Page 186

    184 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 b...

  • Page 187

    Troubleshooting 185 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 patte...

  • Page 188

    186 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 following operation. A...

  • Page 189

    Troubleshooting 187 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 mach...

  • Page 190

    188 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 191: Index

    Upgrading your machine’s software / index 189 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — index numerics 1/4 inch quilting foot ............................................. 9 , 106 1/4 inch quilting foot with guide .........................

  • Page 192

    190 appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — f fabric positioning ..........................................................50 fagoting .......................................................................119 fagoting stitch ................

  • Page 193

    Index 191 5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — q quick reference guide .....................................................9 quilt stitching ..............................................................103 quilting .................

  • Page 195

    Pantone117 fcombo_us_tacony_cover1-4 english 885-u13 xe0525-001 printed in china.