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  • 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. Danger - to reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 always unplug the machine from the elec...

  • Page 4: Save These Instructions

    2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 5 special care is required when sewing: • always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles. • keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around t...

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  • Page 6: Contents

    4 contents important safety instructions ...............................................................................1 introduction ........................................................................................................................7 sewing machine features ......................

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    5 useful functions................................................................................................................59 automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches ....................................................................................... 59 automatically cutting th...

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    6 sewing the various built-in decorative patterns .............................................................126 sewing beautiful patterns .............................................................................................................................. 126 sewing 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 for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this ma...

  • 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 controller: model t this foot controller can be used on this machine model blr3. Z the screw for the pr...

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    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 ...

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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 descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view a thread guide plate pass the thread unde...

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    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 guide disk pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle...

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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 sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is pressed. When sewing is stoppe...

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    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) selected pattern settings and messages are displayed. Touch the keys displayed on the lcd to perform operations...

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  • 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. Warning caution ● use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other p...

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    Turning the machine on/off 17 1 turning on the machine prepare the included power cord. Make sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “ ”), and then plug the power cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine. Insert the plug of the power cord i...

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    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 the power is turned on, the lcd comes on, and the following screen is displayed. The scree...

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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 listed below. Attribute icon details settings needle position specifies where the needle is positioned ...

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    Getting ready 20 turn on the sewing machine. X the lcd comes on. Press / (settings key) on the operation panel. X the settings screen appears. Press the item to be set. Switch screens using (previous page key) and (next page key). • the items shown in reverse highlighting are the settings at the tim...

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    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...

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    Getting ready 22 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 after you finish looking, press (back key) two times. X the initial stitch screen appears again. Note z for details on each topic, refer to...

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    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 observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin. Caution winding the bobbin wind the thread around ...

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    Getting ready 24 turn on the sewing machine. Open the top cover. 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 until it snaps into place. A notch b bobbin winder shaft spring slide the bobbin winder in the dir...

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    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 (cross-wound thread) c space z when using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread o...

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    Getting ready 26 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 the spool and the bobbin is pulled tight. Z be sure to wind the thread clockwise around the ...

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    Winding/installing the bobbin 27 1 installing the bobbin install the bobbin wound with thread. Caution slide the bobbin cover latch to the right. A bobbin cover b latch x the bobbin cover opens. Remove the bobbin cover. Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your le...

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    Getting ready 28 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 the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted correctly, reinsert ...

  • 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 is indicated by a solid line on the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. About t...

  • Page 32

    Getting ready 30 threading the upper thread set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. A presser foot lever note z if the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded....

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    Upper threading 31 1 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 guide cover pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it up. A thread guide plate while...

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    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 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. Z the needle threader cannot be used...

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    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 out the end of the thread. Caution raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread through the p...

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    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 use the twin needle, the extra spool pin and the spool cap. For details on the stitches...

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    Upper threading 35 1 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 through of “threading the upper thread” (page 31). Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide, ...

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    Getting ready 36 press . X displays in reverse highlight. • if pressed again, it returns to . The twin needle can now be used. Press (back key). X the initial screen appears again, and appears. Caution start sewing. • for details on starting to sew, refer to “starting to sew” (page 51). X two lines ...

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    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. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. • refer to steps through of “installing the bobbin” (page 27). Pass the bobbin thread through the slot. Do...

  • 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 these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments ...

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    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 thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew. ■ thread and needle number the lower the t...

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    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 a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is ev...

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    Replacing the needle 41 1 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 needle clamp screw • do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise...

  • 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 replacing the presser foot replace the presser foot as described below. Press (“needle positi...

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    Replacing the presser foot 43 1 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, g, i, j, m, n or r) is positioned to be read. A presser foot holder b not...

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    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 the embroidery foot and optional quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the press...

  • 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 it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs. Pull the flat bed attachment off ...

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    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. ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ● while the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle loca...

  • 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. The machine can also be set to select the straight stitch (center needle position). For details on chan...

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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. Turn on the sewing machine. Press (“needle position” button) once or twice to raise the needle. A “needle position” button plac...

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    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. Note z when the foot controller is plugged in, / (“start/stop” button) cannot be used to start or stop s...

  • Page 54

    Sewing basics 52 insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the right side of the sewing machine. A foot controller jack turn on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed controller to...

  • 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 secure the end of the thread. Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching, and then...

  • Page 56

    Sewing basics 54 after 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, release (“reverse/reinforcement stitch” button). X the machine stops sewing. Press / (“start/stop” button), or press down on the foot controller. At this time, if / (“start/stop” button) is held down, the machine sews at a slow speed. X ...

  • 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 threads. When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped, press (“needle position” ...

  • 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 pressing in the screen, then following the procedure described in this section. Note z if ...

  • 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 longer. Memo z press to return the setting to its default. Z means the setting cannot be adjusted. Cautio...

  • 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 thread e the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric. Each press of ma...

  • 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 automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching. Whether rev...

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    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- cutting is set, automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is also set. Turn on the sewing ma...

  • Page 63

    2 useful functions 61 mirroring stitches you can sew the mirror image of a stitch horizontally (left and right). Turn on the sewing machine. X the lcd comes on. Select a stitch. • for details on selecting a stitch, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 49). Press on the screen. X it turns to , and th...

  • 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 machine with the thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn, the machine ...

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    2 useful sewing tips 63 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 (between 1 and 4). The larger the setting, the stronger the pressure. Use setting 1 or 2 for thick fabrics, us...

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    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 and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess pa...

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    2 useful sewing tips 65 ■ aligning the fabric with a mark on the needle plate or bobbin cover (with mark) while sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) mark on the needle plate or bobbin cover (with mark) depending on the needle position (left or middle (center) needle...

  • Page 68

    Sewing basics 66 ■ using the knee lifter stop the sewing machine. • do not use the knee lifter while the sewing machine is operating. With your knee, press the knee lifter to the right. Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right. X the presser foot is raised. Release the knee lifter. X the presser fo...

  • 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 pr e sse r f o ot application stitch width [mm (inch)] stitch length [mm (inch)] tw in...

  • 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 fabrics 00 (0) 3 ← – →3 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–3.5 (1/16–1/8) no reinforcement no appliqué stitch 19 j appliqué s...

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    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 5.0 (3/16) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2–4.0 (1/64–3/16) yes (j) reinforcement no ...

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    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 keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 3.0–7.0 (1/8–1/4) 0.5 (1/32) 0.3–1.0 (1/64–1...

  • Page 74

    72 utility stitches other stitches ** pattern for making adjustment stitch type pattern pr esse r f o o 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 left /ri ght fl ipping decorative stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 n no large, small no la...

  • 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 abl e sti tch ing d ens it y adju st abl e p atte rn le n gt h/ wi dth le ft /righ t f lipp ing character stitches (gothic font) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 n no large, small no no yes 11 12 13 14 15 16...

  • 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 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 7...

  • 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 selected from the following types available. For details on the various stitches, refer to “stitch setting char...

  • Page 78

    76 utility stitches 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 (back key). Press the stitch selection. (previous page key) displays the previous screen, an...

  • 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 thread cutting, and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching for each stitch. However, if you wish to save s...

  • Page 80

    78 utility stitches 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, programmed thread cutting, and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching, etc.) are saved...

  • 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 sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the presser foot that is used. Sewing overcasting sti...

  • 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”. Attach zigzag foot “j”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 42). Select a stitch. • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (p...

  • 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 stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter. Note z thread the needle manually ...

  • Page 84

    82 utility stitches raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached. Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. Select a stitch. • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 49). Make a cut of about ...

  • 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 inch) and 30 mm (1-3/16 inches). Attach zigzag foot “j”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser...

  • Page 86

    84 utility stitches 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 stitching” (page 53). When sewing is finished, cut the thread. • for details, refer to “cutting...

  • 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 procedure. Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and then baste it about 5 mm (3/16 inch) ...

  • Page 88

    86 utility stitches 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 stitch width ■ if the needle catches too much of the hem fold the needle is too far to t...

  • 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 stitch for sewing on buttons. Stitch name pattern application stitch width [mm (inch)] stitch length [mm (i...

  • 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 below. A reinforcement stitching the names of parts of buttonhole foot “a”, which is u...

  • 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 calculated length. (the distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) a pre...

  • Page 92

    90 utility stitches 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 gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing. X once sewing is comp...

  • 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 feed (for example, if it is too thick), decrease the density of the stitching. ■ changing the stitch wid...

  • 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. Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the mac...

  • Page 95

    Buttonhole stitching/button sewing 93 3 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 will hit the button, remeasure the distance between the holes in the button. Adjust the stitch width to the ...

  • 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 centered zipper stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted against each other. A ...

  • Page 97

    Zipper insertion 95 3 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 remove about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of the basting on the outside. A wrong side of fabric b zipper basting c outside basting d 5 cm (2 inch...

  • 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 zipper opening the following procedure will describe how to stitch on the left side, as s...

  • Page 99

    Zipper insertion 97 3 select stitch 3 . • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 49). Caution sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base of the zipper. Caution when you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of the zipper, stop the sewing ...

  • Page 100

    98 utility stitches 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 c reverse stitches d beginning of stitching e basting stitching caution when you are abo...

  • 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 zipper and a piping are described below, with the adjustable zipper/piping foot. Inserting a centered zippe...

  • Page 102

    100 utility stitches caution securely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver. A positioning screw topstitch around the zipper. A stitching b right side of fabric c basting stitching d end of zipper opening caution remove the basting stitching. Inserting a piping place the piping between tw...

  • 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 performing each of the following stitching operations. Stretch stitching attach zigzag foot “j”. • for detail...

  • Page 104

    102 utility stitches select a stitch. † example: 2-point zigzag stitch † example: elastic-attaching stitch • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 49). Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric. While pulling the fabric behin...

  • 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 showing a “q” on the lcd are for quilting and those showing a “p” are for piecing. Stitch name pattern a...

  • Page 106

    104 utility stitches appliqué stitching for best results, use the included open toe foot. Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 inch). A seam allowance place a pattern made of thick paper or stabilizer on the back of the appliqué, and then fold over the s...

  • Page 107

    Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 105 3 patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece. Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans over both pieces. Piecing sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. T...

  • 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 allowance (needle position), adjust the stitch width. For details, refer to “adjusting ...

  • 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 foot and the optional quilting guide. Baste the fabric to be quilted. Remove the presser foot and the pres...

  • Page 110

    108 utility stitches ■ using the optional quilting guide use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder. † walking foot † presser foot holder adjust the stem of the qu...

  • Page 111

    Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 109 3 caution 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 position switch (as seen from the rear of the machine) x the feed dogs are lowered. Turn on the sewing ma...

  • Page 112

    110 utility stitches press (back key). X the initial screen appears again. Select stitch 24 . • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 49). While sewing, slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width. Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower. Slide the co...

  • 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 stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot “j”. • for details, refer to “repla...

  • Page 114

    112 utility stitches attach buttonhole foot “a”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 42). Select stitch 60 . • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 49). Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you, and then lower the presser foot lever s...

  • Page 115

    Reinforcement stitching 113 3 darning fabric that has been torn can be darned. Darning is sewn as shown below. A reinforcement stitching determine the desired length of the darning. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “a” to the desired length. (the distance between the markings on the pre...

  • 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 correct size. A do not reduce the gap. Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possib...

  • 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). Attach monogramming foot “n”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 42). Select stitch 62 . • for details, r...

  • 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 the left or right are available. The illustration below shows the sewing order for th...

  • Page 119

    Horizontal stitching 117 3 press (“reverse/reinforcement stitch” button). Hold (“reverse/reinforcement stitch” button) pressed until the stitching reaches the upper-left corner. X the fabric is fed forward. After you have sewn to the corner, stop the sewing machine, and then select stitch 69 . Start...

  • 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 auto manual fagoting stitch 32 sewing two pieces of fabric together across an open sea...

  • 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. Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along their seams. Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated...

  • 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. Attach monogramming foot “n”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 42). Select sti...

  • Page 123

    Decorative stitching 121 3 select stitch 31 , 32 or 33 . • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 49). Stitch between the straight stitches. Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Shell tuck stitching the gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to de...

  • Page 124

    122 utility stitches sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. A needle drop point unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side. Joining decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making ...

  • 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 on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. Note z if the thread becomes tangl...

  • 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) pull out several threads from the fabric. Attach monogramming foot “n”. • for details, ...

  • Page 127

    Decorative stitching 125 3 ■ drawnwork (example 2) 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) attach monogramming foot “n”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 42). Select stitch 42 ....

  • 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 stitches. All are sewn with monogramming foot “n”. Sewing beautiful patterns in order to...

  • 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 stitches can be switched between large and small. However, the size of other patterns cannot be changed. Sele...

  • Page 130

    128 utility stitches changing the length for satin stitches the length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations. Press / (utility stitch key) on the operation panel, and select (satin stitch). Select a satin stitch pattern. Press . X it turns to and the pattern is longer. Each time you...

  • 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 pattern. This is called a “step pattern”. Select once to move the stitch pattern to the left by half the ...

  • Page 132

    130 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 of step patterns combining patterns you can sew with combinations of stitches from character stitches,...

  • Page 133

    Sewing the various built-in decorative patterns 131 3 select the next pattern. X the combined pattern appears on the screen. • to remove a selected pattern, press on the screen. The pattern that was selected last is removed. • to combine patterns from different types, press (back key), and after sel...

  • Page 134

    132 utility stitches ■ mirroring a pattern image 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 screen, check the pattern using the following steps. Press . X the screen for checking ...

  • 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 can be retrieved at any time. Up to 10 patterns can be saved. ■ saving a pattern create the combined patt...

  • Page 136

    134 utility stitches ■ deleting a saved pattern saved pattern in the pockets can be deleted. Press . Select the pocket where the pattern you wish to delete is stored. Indicates pockets where patterns are already saved. X the selected pocket is shown in reverse highlighting, and the saved pattern is ...

  • Page 137

    Sewing the various built-in decorative patterns 135 3 start sewing. X the pattern for making the adjustment is sewn. X the sewing machine stops after it has finished sewing the pattern. Check the sewn pattern. If the part of the pattern indicated in the illustration is sewn uniformly, the pattern is...

  • 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. Press (back key). X it returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern. Select once again, start the sewing machine and check the stitching...

  • Page 139: Embroidery

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

  • Page 140: Successful Embroidering

    138 embroidery successful embroidering this section describes the preparations and basic procedures for embroidering. What to prepare the following is necessary for embroidering. ■ fabric prepare the fabric for embroidery. Prepare a piece of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame that matc...

  • Page 141

    Successful embroidering 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 already installed when the sewing machine is purchased. Z when replacing the needle, refer to “replacing t...

  • 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, refer to “attaching the embroidery foot” (page 141). 2 checking the needle use a needle matc...

  • 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 embroidering. Have the included embroidery foot “q” and a screwdriver ready. A embroidery foot bar b caught by the...

  • Page 144

    142 embroidery 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 hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown. Hold the embroidery foot with your index finger wrapp...

  • Page 145

    Attaching the embroidery foot 143 4 removing the embroidery foot press (“needle position” button) once or twice to raise the needle. A “needle position” button turn off the sewing machine. Raise the presser foot lever. A presser foot lever x the presser foot is raised. While pressing in the lever at...

  • 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 touch the connector in the embroidery unit connector slot. The connector could be damaged...

  • Page 147

    Attaching the embroidery unit 145 4 slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm. Push it in until it clicks and stops. X the embroidery unit is attached. Turn on the sewing machine. X the confirmation message is displayed. Be sure that no objects or hands are near the embroidery unit and p...

  • Page 148

    146 embroidery removing the embroidery unit make sure that the sewing machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. Remove the embroidery frame. • for details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to “removing the embroidery frame” (page 152). Press , and then press . X the embr...

  • 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 taut in the embroidery frame. If the fabric is loose, the quality of the embroidery pattern may be poor. Put the fabric in the frame without slack following the steps below. Have a fabric with a stabilizer material attached and ...

  • Page 151

    Preparing the fabric 149 4 tighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabric. Gently remove the fabric from the frame without loosening the adjustment screw. Memo z this precautionary step will help reduce pattern distortion while embroidering. Press the inner frame in from the t...

  • Page 152

    150 embroidery place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. A embroidery sheet b inner frame c embroidery sheet base lines line the mark on the fabric up with the base line on the embroidery sheet. Place the inner frame with the fabric on the outer frame and stretch the fabric. • for details, refe...

  • 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 wind the embroidery bobbin thread onto the bobbin and set it into the bobbin case. • for details, refer to “winding/installing the bobbin” (pa...

  • Page 154

    152 embroidery removing the embroidery frame make sure that the sewing machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below. Raise the presser foot lever. A presser foot lever while pushing the lever of the embroidery frame holder to the left, lift the embroidery frame up to remove it. Re...

  • 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. Copyright information the patterns saved in the sewing machine and embroidery cards are intended for privat...

  • 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. ■ operation keys press / (settings key). Name of color: typical color name time: time requir...

  • Page 157

    Selecting embroidery patterns 155 4 ■ lcd button • for details, refer to “resewing” (page 169). • for details, refer to “adjusting the layout” (page 165). Memo z keys that appear surrounded with a dotted line cannot be used. When a specific pattern is selected, press this key and then, press to swit...

  • Page 158

    156 embroidery selecting a baby lock exclusive pattern/embroidery pattern there are total of 106 embroidery patterns, such as fruits and animals, saved in the machine's memory. Memo z refer to “embroidery pattern color change table“ in the quick reference guide for samples of completed patterns and ...

  • Page 159

    Selecting embroidery patterns 157 4 select the character style. Select the characters. • if a wrong character was selected, press . • to enter a space, press “_”. † example: welcome memo z the character pattern that you created can be saved for later use. For details, refer to “saving patterns” (pag...

  • 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 stitches. Press the frame pattern. X the frame shape selection screen is displayed. Select...

  • 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 are various cards with different themes. Note z always turn off the sewing machine to insert and remove ...

  • 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 go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 147) and hoopin...

  • Page 163

    Embroidering 161 4 follow steps through of “installing the bobbin” (page 27). Note z before embroidering, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin. If you continue sewing without enough thread in the bobbin, the thread may tangle. Z do not leave objects in the range of motion of the embroider...

  • Page 164

    162 embroidery † example: embroidery thread number selected set the embroidery thread, and thread the needle. • refer to “threading the upper thread” (page 30) and “threading the needle” (page 32). Note z before using the needle threader, be sure to lower the presser foot. Pass the thread through th...

  • Page 165

    Embroidering 163 4 press / (“start/stop” button) again. X the embroidery begins again. X stitching stops automatically with reinforcement after one color has been completed. When automatic thread cutting is set, the thread is cut. Set up embroidery thread for the next color, and repeat steps through...

  • Page 166

    164 embroidery 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 not be finished neatly. Stretch the base fabric on the embroidery frame. Set up the thread fo...

  • 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 embroidery frame. You can check the layout before starting embroidery and change the position and the size. Memo ...

  • 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 the middle of your work. • press (back key) to return to the previous screen. • press to r...

  • Page 169

    Editing patterns 167 4 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 and distance from the center by pressing after beginning embroidering. Adjusting the thread tension if embr...

  • Page 170

    168 embroidery adjusting the alternate bobbin case (with no color on the screw) when using the embroidery bobbin thread provided, please be sure to choose the green marked bobbin case when performing utility stitch sewing and embroidery functions. When in the embroidery function mode, the alternate ...

  • Page 171

    Editing patterns 169 4 resewing when the wrong upper thread color has been sewn, it can be resewn with the correct color. Press / (“start/stop” button) to stop the sewing machine. Press . Press . Press (back one color) to return to the beginning of the mistaken color. Set up the correct color for th...

  • Page 172

    170 embroidery stopping while embroidering if the embroidery is stopped before it is complete, check the current needle count before turning off the sewing machine. Memo z when the sewing machine is turned off, the embroidery size and layout return to the original setting. Press / (“start/stop” butt...

  • Page 173

    Editing patterns 171 4 press . Press (forward one color) to move to the beginning of the color you want to embroider. Press (forward one stitch) to increase the needle count. If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 —> 9 —> 30 stitches. Move forward to about 10 stitches before the total number...

  • Page 174: Using The Memory Function

    172 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 data that can be used • only .Pes and .Dst embroidery data files can be used with this ma...

  • Page 175

    Using the memory function 173 4 ■ precautions on using the computer to create and save data • if the file name of embroidery data cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special characters, the file will not be displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file. We recommend...

  • Page 176

    174 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 turned off, you can always retrieve them for embroidery. This is convenient for saving nam...

  • Page 177

    Using the memory function 175 4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — transferring embroidery patterns from the computer to machine note z only a usb flash drive (usb flash memory) can be connected to the usb port on this machine. Z a...

  • Page 178

    176 embroidery caution insert the usb media into the usb port on the machine. A usb port (for a usb flash drive (usb flash memory)) b usb media press . X the saved patterns are displayed. Note z if the message “reduce the number of patterns.” appears, the usb media may contain either more than 200 e...

  • Page 179

    Using the memory function 177 4 press . X the saved pattern is retrieved. X the embroidery screen appears, and you can embroider the retrieved pattern. Adjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering..

  • Page 180

    178 embroidery.

  • Page 181: Appendix

    5 appendix the various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Care and maintenance ..........................................................................................180 cleaning the machine surface ..............................................................

  • Page 182: Care And Maintenance

    180 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 detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once ...

  • Page 183

    Care and maintenance 181 5 insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring. A projection b spring a bobbin case insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on. A needle plate cover caution cleaning the bobbin ...

  • Page 184: Troubleshooting

    182 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 service center. Symptom probable cause remedy reference the sewing machine does not operate...

  • Page 185

    Troubleshooting 183 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 the thread has come out of the needle bar thread guide). Correct the upper threading. Page 29 there are...

  • Page 186

    184 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 on it. Replace the bobbin. – the thread is tangled. Remove the tangled thread and clean the ...

  • Page 187

    Troubleshooting 185 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 thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn. Page 39 the needle is bent or ...

  • Page 188

    186 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 appears in the lcd. The brightness of the lcd is either too light or too dark. Adjust the br...

  • Page 189

    Troubleshooting 187 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 190

    188 appendix the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the “start/ stop” button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised. The “start/stop” button, “reverse/reinforcement stitch” button or “thread cutter” button was pressed while the presser foot was raised. You tried to com...

  • Page 191

    Troubleshooting 189 5 you tried to set a number of characters that will not fit within the frame. The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the needle is bent and hitting the needle plate, etc., so the sewing machine stops (refer to page 182). You tried a function that cannot b...

  • Page 192

    190 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 193

    Troubleshooting 191 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 machine does not beep. Turn on the sewing machine. X the lcd comes on. Press / (settings key) on the operati...

  • Page 194

    192 appendix upgrading your machine’s software using usb media you can use usb media and a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine. When an upgrade program is available on our website at “www.Babylock.Com”, please download the file(s) following the instructions on the website ...

  • Page 195: ,qgh[

    Upgrading your machine’s software / index 193 5 ,qgh[ numerics 1/4 inch quilting foot ............................................. 9 , 106 1/4 inch quilting foot with guide .....................................9 a accessories ................................................................. 8 , 9 a...

  • Page 196

    194 appendix f fabric positioning ..........................................................50 fagoting .......................................................................119 fagoting stitch .............................................................118 feed dog position switch ..................

  • Page 197

    Index 195 5 q quick reference guide .....................................................9 quilt stitching ..............................................................103 quilting .......................................................................107 quilting foot ................................

  • Page 200

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