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Baby Lock Melody BLMY Instruction And Reference Manual
Summary of Melody BLMY
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Page 2: Congratulations On Choosing
Congratulations on choosing our machine your machine is the most advanced computerized household 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 the needle whil...
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...
Page 5: Contents
3 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — contents important safety instructions ...............................................................................1 introduction ................................................................
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 sewing basics 47 sewing...............................................................................................................................48 general sewing procedure .....................
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5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching ..........................................................................98 appliqué stitching .............................................................
Page 8: Introduction
6 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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...
Page 9: Accessories
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — accessories 7 accessories after opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. Included accessories the following ite...
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8 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — optional accessories the following are available as optional accessories. 1. Side cutter part code: fa10 2. 1/4 inch quilting foot with guide part code: esg-qgf memo z visit your baby lock retaile...
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Names of machine parts and their functions 9 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 t...
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10 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 gui...
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Names of machine parts and their functions 11 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — operation buttons the operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. A “start/stop” button / press the “start/s...
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12 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — operation panel the operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of the lcd (liquid crystal display) and keys for specifying various sewing settings. A lcd (...
Page 15: Getting Ready
1 getting ready the various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. T turning the machine on/off ..................................................................................14 power supply precautions ............................................................
Page 16: Turning The Machine On/off
Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 14 turning the machine on/off this section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. Warn...
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Turning the machine on/off 15 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — turning on the machine prepare the included power cord. A make sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “ ”), and then plug the p...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 16 understanding the lcd screens the lcd screen, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed...
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Changing the machine settings 17 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — changing the machine settings various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed. Changing the settings the general procedure for changing mach...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 18 ■ list of stitch or machine attributes the stitch or machine attributes that can be set are listed below. For details on each attribute, refer to the corresponding reference page. Memo z the icon...
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Changing the machine settings 19 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — adjusting the brightness of the lcd the brightness of the lcd can be adjusted. A press (settings key) in the operation panel, and then press or (stitch length ke...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 20 winding/installing the bobbin this section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions be sure to observe the following precautions con...
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Winding/installing the bobbin 21 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 bobb...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 22 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 u...
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Winding/installing the bobbin 23 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 ma...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 24 q remove the bobbin from the shaft. Memo z when the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunctio...
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Winding/installing the bobbin 25 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — e lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand. Caution f pass the thread through the slot as shown,...
Page 28: Upper Threading
Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 26 upper threading in this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. Caution memo z the order that the machine should be threaded...
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Upper threading 27 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — c press (“needle position” button) once or twice to raise the needle. A “needle position” button x the needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top,...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 28 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 guide cover i pass ...
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Upper threading 29 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 ...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 30 d lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the machine until it clicks, and then slowly return the lever to its original position. A needle threader lever x the thread is passed throug...
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Upper threading 31 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) when using special thread, thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker, the wing needle or the twin needle w...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 32 d insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft. Insert the extra spool pin so that it is perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft. A bobbin winder shaft e swing down the spool pin so t...
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Upper threading 33 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — k select a stitch. • for details on selecting a stitch, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 70). • for details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 34 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. • refer to steps a t...
Page 37: Replacing The Needle
Replacing the needle 35 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — replacing the needle this section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling ...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 36 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 ...
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Replacing the needle 37 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 fl...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 38 d lower the presser foot lever. A presser foot lever 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 n...
Page 41: Replacing The Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot 39 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — replacing the presser foot the presser foot presses down on the fabric. Presser foot precautions be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 40 d press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder. A black button b presser foot holder x the presser foot holder releases the presser foot. E place a different presser foot below t...
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Replacing the presser foot 41 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — adjusting the pressure of the presser foot the presser foot pressure (the amount of pressure applied to the fabric by the presser foot) can be adjusted. For best re...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 42 using the walking foot with the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot. This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed suc...
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Replacing the presser foot 43 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d with a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot holder screw, and then remove the walking foot. A presser foot holder screw e attach the presser foot holder. • for de...
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Getting ready — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 44 sewing cylindrical or large pieces when sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment. Stitching cylindrical pieces removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier...
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Sewing cylindrical or large pieces 45 1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — d turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to adjust their height so the extension table will be level with the sewing machine bed. Caution e when you are f...
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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....
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Sewing 49 2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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...
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Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 50 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 import...
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Sewing 51 2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — b insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the side of the sewing machine. A foot controller jack c turn on the sewing machine. D slide the sewing speed controller to the left ...
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Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 52 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 en...
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Sewing 53 2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 ...
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Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 54 ■ using the manual 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...
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Adjusting the thread tension 55 2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — adjusting the thread tension the tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal. Thread tension ...
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Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 56 changing the tension of the upper thread the tension of the upper thread can be changed using thread tension keys. A turn on the sewing machine. X the lcd comes on. B select a stitch. X a screen ...
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Adjusting the stitch width and length 57 2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — adjusting the stitch width and length the zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is ...
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Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 58 adjusting the stitch length the stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch longer or shorter. A turn on the sewing machine. X the lcd comes on. B select a stitch. X a screen containing sett...
Page 61: Useful Functions
Useful functions 59 2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — useful functions functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Changing the needle stop position when the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to lea...
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Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 60 c press (automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key). This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automa...
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Useful functions 61 2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 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 pr...
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Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 62 saving stitch settings adjusted thread tension and stitch width and length settings can be saved so that they will be specified each time the stitch is selected. The various settings can be saved...
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Useful functions 63 2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabr...
Page 66: Useful Sewing Tips
Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 64 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...
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Useful sewing tips 65 2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — sewing thick fabrics ■ if the fabric does not fit under the presser foot if the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher ...
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Sewing basics — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 66 sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics when sewing the fabrics that may stick to the presser foot such as leathers or coated fabrics, change the presser foot to the non stick foot. A leather sewing an ...
Page 69: Utility Stitches
3 utility stitches the various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Selecting stitching ............................... 68 selecting stitch types and patterns .... 68 selecting stitching .......................... 70 overcasting stitches............................ 74 sewin...
Page 70: Selecting Stitching
Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 68 selecting stitching you can select any of the various types of stitching available. Selecting stitch types and patterns a stitch can be selected from the following types available. Stitch patter...
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Selecting stitching 69 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 decorative stitches there are two decorative stitch modes: decorative stitch 1 mode and decorative stitch 2 mode . If (decorative stitch key) is pressed once, decorative s...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 70 selecting stitching using the operation panel keys, select the desired stitch. Ten of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the numeric keys. Right after turning the ...
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Selecting stitching 71 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 b press the key assigned with the stitch to select the stitch. • continue with step f (on page 72). ■ with number selection there are three modes of stitches that can be s...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 72 b use the numeric keys to type in the two-digit number for the desired stitch. For stitches 01 through 09, the stitch can also be selected by using the numeric keys to type in a one-digit number...
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Selecting stitching 73 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 • to erase the stitch and select a different one, press (ok key), and then change the stitch mode. • to stop the current stitch from being erased, press (cancel/clear key)...
Page 76: Overcasting Stitches
Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 74 overcasting stitches sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent fabric from fraying. Fifteen stitches are available for overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting s...
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Overcasting stitches 75 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “j” seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “j”. A attach zigzag foot “j”. • for details, re...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 76 sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter using the optional side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Five stitches can be used to s...
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Overcasting stitches 77 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 f raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached. G pass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then pull it out toward the rear of ...
Page 80: Basic Stitching
Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 78 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...
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Basic stitching 79 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 basic stitching a baste or pin together the fabric pieces. B attach zigzag foot “j”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 39). C select a stitch. • for d...
Page 82: Blind Hem Stitching
Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 80 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. A fold the ...
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Blind hem stitching 81 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 f adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. A needle drop point a stitch width ■ if the needle catches too much of the hem fold the ne...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 82 buttonhole stitching/button sewing buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Eleven stitches are available for sewing one-step buttonholes and one stitch for sewing on buttons. Stitch ...
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Buttonhole stitching/button sewing 83 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 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 t...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 84 ■ 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 ...
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Buttonhole stitching/button sewing 85 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 g gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing. X once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 86 ■ changing the stitch width adjust the stitch width. • for details, refer to “adjusting the stitch width” (page 57). Memo z before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing...
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Buttonhole stitching/button sewing 87 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 button sewing buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. A measure the distance between the holes in th...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 88 h start sewing. Set the sewing speed controller to the left (so that the speed will be slow). X the sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches. • if additional streng...
Page 91: Zipper Insertion
Zipper insertion 89 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 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 b...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 90 e attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “i”. A pin on the right side b needle drop point • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 39). F select stitch ...
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Zipper insertion 91 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 inserting a side zipper stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use this type of zipper application for side openings and back openings. A stitching b right side of fa...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 92 g select stitch 03 . • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 70). Caution h sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base of the zipper...
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Zipper insertion 93 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 m when you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered (in the fabric), raise the presser foot lever, and then open ...
Page 96: Zipper/piping Insertion
Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 94 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 descri...
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Zipper/piping insertion 95 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 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 ...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 96 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 operat...
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Sewing stretch fabrics and elastic tape 97 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 b attach zigzag foot “j”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 39). C select a stitch. • for details, refer to “selecting stitchi...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 98 appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching the stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch name pattern numeric key application stitch width [mm...
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Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 99 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 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/...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 100 patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching a fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece. B sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans over both pieces. Ha...
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Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 101 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 ■ 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 6.5 mm (1/4 i...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 102 quilting sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the walking foot and the quilting guide. A baste the fabric to be ...
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Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 103 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 free-motion quilting with free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs (using the drop feed lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any directio...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 104 satin stitching using the sewing speed controller a decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch. If the sewing machine is set so that the stitch width can be ad...
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Appliqué, patchwork and quilt stitching 105 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 i when you are finished sewing, set the stitch width control setting back to off. Memo z although the stitching result differs depending on the type o...
Page 108: Reinforcement Stitching
Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 106 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 sle...
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Reinforcement stitching 107 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 b attach buttonhole foot “a”. • for details, refer to “replacing the presser foot” (page 39). C select stitch 60 . • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 108 darning fabric that has been torn can be darned. Darning is sewn as shown below. A reinforcement stitching a determine the desired length of the darning. Set the button guide plate on buttonhol...
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Reinforcement stitching 109 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 e 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 lev...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 110 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 foot “n”. • for details...
Page 113: Horizontal Stitching
Horizontal stitching 111 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 horizontal stitching horizontal stitching is used to attach appliqués to fabric that cannot be moved around, such as cylindrical pieces. Straight stitches and zigzag sti...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 112 h press (“reverse/reinforcement stitch” button). Press and hold the “reverse/reinforcement stitch” button until the stitching reaches the upper-left corner. X the fabric is fed forward. I after...
Page 115: Decorative Stitching
Decorative stitching 113 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 decorative stitching various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch name pattern application stitch width [mm (inch)] stitch length [mm (inch)]...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 114 fagoting stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used. A use an iron to fold the...
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Decorative stitching 115 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 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 hand...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 116 e select stitch 31 , 32 or 33 . • for details, refer to “selecting stitching” (page 70). F stitch between the straight stitches. G pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Shell tuck sti...
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Decorative stitching 117 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 joining decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. A attach zigzag foot “j”. • for detai...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 118 d start sewing. Caution 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. ■...
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Decorative stitching 119 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 g press or (stitch width keys) to select . To return to , press or (stitch width keys). X the pattern is flipped. H press (ok key) or (cancel/clear key). X the initial s...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 120 sewing the various built-in decorative patterns satin stitches, cross-stitches and decorative satin stitches can be sewn. All are sewn with monogramming foot “n”. Sewing beautiful patterns in o...
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Sewing the various built-in decorative patterns 121 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 combining patterns multiple patterns can be combined and sewn together. Decorative stitches and character stitches (stitches selected with and...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 122 repeat sewing patterns to repeatedly sew the combined pattern, follow the procedure described below. A select the pattern. • for details, refer to “combining patterns” (page 121). B press (sett...
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Sewing the various built-in decorative patterns 123 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 b press or (stitch length keys) until is displayed. X the screen for checking the pattern appears. C press or (stitch width keys) to scroll th...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 124 d press or (stitch width keys) until the desired size is selected. Select for the small size or select for the large size. X the pattern size is changed. E press (ok key) or (cancel/clear key)....
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Sewing the various built-in decorative patterns 125 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 e press (ok key) or (cancel/clear key). X the initial stitch screen appears again, and the stitching density is changed. Caution changing the ...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 126 shifting patterns satin stitches (no. 41–56 of , selected with ) 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 cal...
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Sewing the various built-in decorative patterns 127 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 mirror imaging the pattern the pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis. A select a stitch. B press (settings key) in the operation ...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 128 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. This is convenient for...
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Sewing the various built-in decorative patterns 129 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3 b press the numeric key (0 through 9) for the pocket where the pattern is saved. X the saved contents of the pocket for the selected number ar...
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Utility stitches — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 130 f press or (stitch length keys) until or is displayed. To adjust the vertical position, select . To adjust the horizontal position, select . X the screen for adjusting the pattern appears. ■ ve...
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4 appendix the various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Stitch settings........................................................................................................132 utility stitches ..................................................................
Page 134: Stitch Settings
Appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 132 stitch settings 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 pa tte rn p re...
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Stitch settings 133 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 overcasting stitch 11 g overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics 3.5 (1/8) 2.5–5.0 (3/32–3/16) 2.0 (1/16) 1.0–4.0 (1/16–3/16) no reinforcement reinforcement + thread-cutt...
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Appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 134 joining stitch 28 j patchwork stitching and decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0–7.0 (0–1/4) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2–4.0 (1/64–3/16) yes (j) reinforcement reinforcement + thread-cutting no 29 j patchwork s...
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Stitch settings 135 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 hem- stitching 39 n lace sewing, decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 1.5–7.0 (1/16–1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.6–4.0 (1/16–3/16) no reinforcement reinforcement + thr...
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Appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 136 buttonhole stitch 48 a horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.0–5.0 (1/8–3/16) 0.4 (1/64) 0.2–1.0 (1/64–1/16) no automatic reinforcement thread-cutting no 49 a hori...
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Stitch settings 137 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 side cutter 63 s sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0.0 (0) 0.0–2.5 (0–3/32) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2–5.0 (1/64–3/16) no reinforcement reinforcement + thread-cutting no ...
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Appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 138 other stitches - ** pattern for making adjustment memo z to select , press (decorative stitch key) once. Stitch type pattern p resse r fo o t tw in n eed le pa tte rn s iz e ad justa b le st itc ...
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Stitch settings 139 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 ** use monogramming foot “n” when combined with other patterns. Memo z to select , press (decorative stitch key) twice. Stitch type pattern p resse r fo o t tw in n eed le pa...
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Appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 140 memo z to select (gothic font), press (character stitch key) once. 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 att...
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Stitch settings 141 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 memo z to select (script font), press (character stitch key) twice. 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...
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Appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 142 memo z to select (outline style), press (character stitch key) three times. Stitch type pattern p re sse r fo o t tw in n eed le p atte rn s iz e ad justa b le st itc h in g d ensity ad justa b l...
Page 145: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance 143 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 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 ...
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Appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 144 e remove the bobbin case. Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. A bobbin case f use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and its surrounding are...
Page 147: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 145 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 troubleshooting if the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact your retailer or t...
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Appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 146 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 ...
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Troubleshooting 147 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 the thread tension is incorrect. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. Page 26 the bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly insta...
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Appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 148 a high-pitched noise is made while sewing. Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. Clean the race. Page 143 the upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper thr...
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Troubleshooting 149 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 error messages if / “start/stop” button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in the ...
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Appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 150 nothing appears in 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. If this is the case, perform the followin...
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Troubleshooting 151 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 d press or (stitch width keys) to select . To return to , press or (stitch width keys). X the machine is now set so that it will not beep. E press (cancel/clear key) or (ok k...
Page 154: Index
Appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 152 index numerics 1/4 inch quilting foot ............................................. 8 , 101 1/4 inch quilting foot with guide .....................................8 2-point zigzag stitch ...........
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Index 153 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 k knee lifter ............................................................ 6 , 8 , 63 knee lifter mounting slot .................................................9 l language .............
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Appendix — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 154 stitch pattern plate ..........................................................8 stitch settings ..............................................................132 stitch width ......................
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Index 155 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4.
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