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Janome 15 Instruction Book - Section 4. Utility Stitches

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    Instruction book.

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    1 important safety instructions when using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: this sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. Danger — to reduce the ris...

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    2 table of contents section 1. Essential parts names of parts .................................................... 3 setting the spool pin ........................................... 3 standard accessories ......................................... 4 extension table .....................................

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    3 setting the spool pin insert the spool pin into the hole as shown. Q spool pin w hole q w section 1. Essential parts names of parts q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @9 note: design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Note: to car...

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    4 standard accessories q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 zipper foot e blind hem foot g sliding buttonhole foot needle set bobbin x 3 screwdriver seam ripper (buttonhole opener) spool holder (small) spool holder (large) spool pin instruction book extension table the extension table provides an extended sewing...

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    5 section 2. Getting ready to sew connecting the power supply z turn the power switch off. X insert the machine plug into the machine socket. C insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. V turn the power switch on. Q power switch w machine plug e machine socket r power supply plug t wall out...

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    6 controlling the sewing speed foot control sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the machine runs. Reverse stitch lever push the reverse stitch lever down to sew in reverse. The machine will sew in reverse while the lever is pushed. To d...

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    7 removing and attaching the presser foot holder presser foot lifter the presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place heavy fabric under the foot. Q lowered p...

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    8 changing needles caution: always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. Z loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclo...

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    9 fabric thread needle fine lawn georgette tricot organza crepe silk #80-100 cotton #80-100 synthetic #80-100 #9/65- 11/75 medium sheeting jersey broadcloth fleece silk #50 cotton #50-80 synthetic #50-80 #11/75- 14/90 heavy weight denim tweed coating quilting silk #30-50 cotton #40-50 synthetic #40-...

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    10 q w e (a) (b) z x winding the bobbin setting the spool place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated. A: press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread. Q large spool holder b: for a small spool, use the small spool holder. W small s...

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    11 c push the bobbin winder spindle to the right. V hold the free end of the thread in your hand and start the machine. Stop the machine when the bobbin has been wound a few layers, and cut the thread close to the bobbin. B start the machine again. When the bobbin is fully wound, it will stop automa...

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    12 inserting the bobbin z place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off as illustrated. Q thread x guide the thread into the front notch on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. W front notch e tension spri...

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    13 threading the machine raise the presser foot. Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. Z draw the thread from the spool and pass it under the thread guide. Q thread guide x draw the thread down along the right channel and pull it up around the botto...

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    14 z c x drawing up the bobbin thread z raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. Q needle thread x turn the handwheel slowly toward you one complete turn. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread as illustrated. W bobbin thread c pull 4˝ (10 cm) o...

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    15 pattern selector dial turn the pattern selector dial to set the symbol of the desired stitch pattern at the setting mark. Q pattern selector dial w setting mark caution: do not turn the pattern selector dial while the needle is in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break. To select the ...

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    16 adjusting stretch stitch balance if the stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, correct them by turning the stitch length dial. If the patterns are drawn out, correct them by setting the dial to the “–” side. If the patterns are compressed, correct them by setting ...

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    17 balancing needle thread tension the thread tension should be adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. To adjust the thread tension, turn the tension dial. Q tension dial balanced tension: the ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fab...

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    18 straight stitch machine setting q stitch selector: a or b w presser foot: zigzag foot a e thread tension: 2 – 6 r stitch length: 1.5 – 4 starting to sew raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (5/8˝ (1.6 cm) is most common). Lower the needle to...

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    19 numbers 10 15 30 40 3/8 1/2 5/8 1 1 1/2 distance (cm) 1 1.5 3 4 — — — — — distance (inch) — — — — 3/8 1/2 5/8 1 1 1/2 using the seam guide lines the seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover help you to measure seam allowance. Q guide lines w center needle position e distance from the center...

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    20 simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons etc. Adjust the stitch length to suit your sewing needs. Note: use a stabilizer for stretch fabrics such as tricot and knits to prevent puckering. Section 4. Utility stitches the zigzag stitch is used on the seam allowance ...

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    21 this knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and stretch velour because it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. Place your fabric to allow a 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) seam. Trim the seam allowance after sewing. This stitch is used to finish a raw edge on synthetics and other fabrics that...

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    22 the pattern is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward, forming a seam that does not rip easily. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams. Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength. Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as the fabr...

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    23 unthread the needle. Adjust the stitch width to match it with the span of the holes in the button. Turn the handwheel to check if the needle enters into each hole in the button. Lower the foot to hold the button in place. The holes in the button should align with the slot of the foot. A pin can b...

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    24 4-step buttonhole machine setting q stitch selector: w presser foot: sliding buttonhole e thread tension: 1 – 5 r stitch length: 0.5 − 1 z set the pattern selector dial at “ ”. Carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric. Place the fabric under the foot with the buttonhole marking running toward y...

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    25 c z x z with the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the foot. Bring the ends toward you under the foot, clearing the front end. Hook the filler cord into the forks on the front of the foot to hold them tight. Q spur w forks x draw both of needle and bobbin thr...

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    26 attaching the zipper foot a: to sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot with the right side pin. B: to sew the right side of zipper, attach the zipper foot with the left side pin. Q groove w pin fabric preparation z add 3/8˝ (1 cm) to the zipper size. This is the overall opening size....

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    27 q w e r y t u i t o !1 !2 z x c v to sew z attach zipper foot with the right side pin. Fold back the upper layer seam allowance. Fold back the lower layer seam allowance to leave a 1/8˝ (0.4 cm) margin of fabric. Q lower layer w end of the opening e zipper teeth r 1/8˝ (0.4 cm) margin t upper lay...

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    28 b raise and release the foot, and re-attach it with the left side pin. Starting just below zipper bottom stop, sew across fabric to about 3/8˝ (1 cm) distance from the basting line. Turn fabric 90 degrees and sew a seam the entire length of the zipper tape. Before reaching the slider, stop the ma...

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    29 z on heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first. Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for fine or medium fabrics. Fold a hem with the wrong side up forming a 1/8˝ (0.5 cm) allowance. A: heavy weight fabric b: fine or medium weight fabric q wrong side of the fab...

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    30 section 5. Decorative stitches z choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the project width. Increase the stitch length to “4” and loosen thread tension to “1”. Sew rows of straight stitches 3/8˝ (1 cm) apart across the area t...

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    31 fold a fabric wrong side together and lower the needle into the fabric 0.1 – 0.2 cm inside the folded edge. Lower the foot and turn the screw to align the guide on the foot with the folded edge. Sew slowly while guiding the folded edge along the guide. Open the fabric and iron press the tucks. Q ...

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    32 place two layers of the fabric with the right side together. Seam along the edges with the straight stitch. Open fabrics flat and fold each seam allowances. Place the fabric under the foot so that the seam line matches the center of the foot width. Lower the foot and sew the pattern along the sea...

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    33 warning: turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. Cleaning the hook race and feed dogs z remove the presser foot and needle. Remove screw on the needle plate with the screwdriver. Remove the needle plate and take out the bobbin. Q screw x lift up the bobbin holder and rem...

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    34 replacing the bobbin holder z insert the bobbin holder into the hook race. X make sure the knob of the bobbin holder fits next to the stopper on the race. Q knob w stopper c replace the bobbin. Attach the needle plate. Tighten the screw firmly with the screwdriver. E screw q w e z x c.

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    35 condition cause reference the needle thread breaks 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when st...

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