Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book - page 5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts ....................................................................................................................................
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SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Extension Table .................................................................................................................................
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Standard Accessories ........................................................................................................................
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Accessories Storage Box ...................................................................................................................
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Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ...................................................................................
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Foot Control .......................................................................................................................................
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Presser Foot Lifter ............................................................................................................................. 10
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot .......................................................................................... 10
Changing Needles ............................................................................................................................. 12
Thread and Needle Chart .................................................................................................................. 12
Setting Spool Pins ............................................................................................................................. 14
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ............................................................................................ 14
Winding the Bobbin ............................................................................................................................ 16
Threading Bobbin Case ..................................................................................................................... 16
Threading the Machine ...................................................................................................................... 18
Needle Threader (optional) ................................................................................................................ 20
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ............................................................................................................... 20
Balancing Needle Thread Tension .................................................................................................... 22
Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension ...................................................................................................... 22
Pattern Selector Dial .......................................................................................................................... 24
Reverse Stitch Button ........................................................................................................................ 24
Dropping the Feed Dog ..................................................................................................................... 24
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing ........................................................................................................................ 26
To Change Sewing Direction ............................................................................................................. 26
Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate .................................................................................... 28
Turning Square Corners .................................................................................................................... 28
Zigzag Stitching ................................................................................................................................. 30
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting ........................................................................................................................................ 32
Tricot Stitch ........................................................................................................................................ 32
Sewing on Buttons ............................................................................................................................. 34
Buttonhole .......................................................................................................................................... 36
Corded Buttonhole ............................................................................................................................. 38
Zipper Application .............................................................................................................................. 40
Blind Stitch Hemming ........................................................................................................................ 42
SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING
Shell Tuck .......................................................................................................................................... 44
Applique ............................................................................................................................................. 44
SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit ................................................................................... 46
Cleaning the Feed Dog ...................................................................................................................... 46
Sewing Light ...................................................................................................................................... 48
Oil the Machine .................................................................................................................................. 48
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 50