Instruction Manual
H74
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER -To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning.
WARNING -To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or
near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only the
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it
has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest
authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle.
6. Always use the proper needle plate, as using the wrong needle plate may cause the needle to
break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
9. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, changing presser foot or changing the
light.
10. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
16. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).
17. Please turn off or unplug the machine if it is not operating properly.
18. Never place anything on the foot controller.
19. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
20. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
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CONTENTS
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Operation buttons (see page 24/25/26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Function buttons (see page 27/28/29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Selection buttons (see page 30/31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LCD SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
PATTERN CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
WINDING THE BOBBIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Bobbin winding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
INSERTING THE BOBBIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DRAWING UP THE LOWER THREAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CUTTING THE THREAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
STARTING SEWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Foot control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
THREAD TENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
PRESSER FOOT CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
REPLACING THE NEEDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
RAISE OR LOWER FEED DOGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
OPERATION BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26
Start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reverse button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Thread cutter button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Auto-lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Needle up/down position button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FUNCTION BUTTONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-29
Stitch width adjustment button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Stitch length adjustment button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
MODE selection button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Elongation button (see page 63). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Mirror button (see page 64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Twin needle button (see page 65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SELECTION BUTTONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Direct pattern selection and number buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Edit button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Memory button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Clear button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SEWING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33
Sewing corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Free arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing the extension table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sewing on heavy fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
NEEDLE POSITION AND STITCH LENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ZIGZAG STITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
STRETCH STITCHES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
OVERCASTING STITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the overcasting foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the all purpose foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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CONTENTS
BLIND HEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
BUTTON SEWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
CORDED BUTTONHOLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-42
Making corded buttonholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
BAR TACK STITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
EYELET STITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
DARNING STITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-46
ZIPPER INSERTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-48
Inserting a centered zipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Inserting a lapped zipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
NARROW HEMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
CORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Single cording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Triple cording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
SATIN STITCH SEWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
EDGE/QUILTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
GATHERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
SMOCKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
FREE MOTION SEWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56
Darning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Monogramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
WALKING FOOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SIDE CUTTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ROLLER FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
STRAIGHT STITCH FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
OPEN TOE FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1/4" PIECING FOOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
EDGE JOINING FOOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
INVISIBLE ZIPPER FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
NON-STICK FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
FAGOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
DECORATIVE TOPSTITCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
SCALLOP STITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Scallop hem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Scallop edging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
ELONGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
MIRROR IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
USING THE TWIN NEEDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
MEMORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-69
Combining patterns or letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67
Adding patterns or letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Editing patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Clearing patterns or letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
WARNING FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-71
Warning animation message display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Instruction animation message display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Warning beeping sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
BUZZER SOUND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73-74
Cleaning the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cleaning the sewing machine surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cleaning the hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73-74
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75-76
STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77-80
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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE
Bobbin winder spindle
Bobbin winder stopper
Stitch pattern plate
Tension dial
Speed limiting
adjustment lever
Presser foot pressure
Face plate
LCD screen
A
Operation buttons
Thread cutter
B
C
Function buttons
Selection buttons
Buttonhole lever
B
Function buttons
Auto needle threader
Needle plate cover
Sewing table and
accessory box
Horizontal spool pin
Bobbin thread guide
Upper thread guide
Hole for second spool pin
Stitch pattern plate clip*
Handle
Handwheel
Presser foot lifter
Main power switch
Power cord socket
Foot controller connector
Drop feed lever
*
The stitch pattern plate clip is in the accessory box.
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MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS
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5
4
3
8
9
7
6
12
13
14
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
15
10
11
A. Operation buttons (see page 24/25/26)
1. Start/stop button
Press this button to start or stop the machine.
2. Thread cutter button
Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads.
3. Reverse button
Hold down this button to sew stitches in reverse or sew reinforcement stitches at a low speed.
4. Auto-lock button
Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current patterns
and automatically stop.
5. Needle up/down position button
Press this button to move the needle to either up or down position. Needle will be programmed
to stop in selected position until button is pressed again.
B. Function buttons (see page 27/28/29)
6. Mode selection button
Press this button to select direct mode, utility and decorative pattern mode, block letter mode,
script letter mode and outline letter mode.
7. Stitch width adjustment buttons
Press this button to adjust the width of the zigzag stitch.
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MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS
8. Stitch length adjustment buttons
Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch.
9. Twin needle button
Press this button to fix the width range when using the twin needle to sew.
10. Mirror button
Press this button to sew a reflection pattern.
11. Elongation button
B Group Patterns 33 to 45 can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing this
button.
C. Selection buttons (see page 30/31)
12. Edit button
Press this button to set an added pattern when sewing combinations of decorative stitches.
13. Memory button
Press this button to enter or store the created pattern combination in the memory.
14. Clear button
If an incorrect pattern is selected or memorized, pressing this button will clear it.
15. Direct pattern selection and number buttons
Instant access to direct pattern or press number buttons of the pattern number to select the
desired pattern.
16. Speed limiting adjustment lever
Slide this lever to change the sewing speed.
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LCD SCREEN
Pattern
Twin needle
Suggested presser foot and
identification letter
Reverse
Auto-lock
Bobbin winding
Needle up
position
Buttonhole lever
Sound on
Pattern
Needle position
Tension
Stitch length
Auto-stop Mirror
Sound off
Needle down
position
Pattern
number
Stitch width
Stitch length
Alphabet
Suggested presser foot and
identification letter
Pattern number
Stitch width
Tension
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LCD SCREEN
Memory
Editing patterns
M
Edit mode
Memory group
Pattern to edit
EDIT
Number of
current unit
Total number
of unit
Sewing the memorized pattern
Memory mode
M
Elongation
Elongation
Amount of elongation
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PATTERN CHART
The portions marked in gray (on the chart below) show the single unit of each stitch.
Patterns
A Group Patterns-10 (Direct Patterns)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
B Group Patterns-50
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 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
C Group Patterns-66
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 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
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PATTERN CHART
Alphabets
Block style
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
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 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97
Script style
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
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 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97
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ACCESSORIES
Standard
All purpose foot
Zipper foot
Buttonhole foot
Overcasting foot
006186008
I
006905008
D
006H1A0004
006907008
T
E
Blind hem foot
Satin stitch foot
Button sewing foot
Brush/ Seam ripper
F
006904008
A
006172008
H
006914008
006099008
Spool holders (L & S)
Edge/quilting guide Bobbin (3x)
Screwdriver (L & S)
Pack of needles
H1D0083210(L) TA10943210(S)
006008001
006084009
006012008
006V880010
Spool pin felt
Sewing machine dust cover
Auxiliary spool pin
Extension table
006015009
020H7A0001
H1D0073210
H7A0754210
Optional
Darning/
Embroidery foot
006016008
SINGER style
2025 twin needle
Straight
Stitch Foot
006916008
Cording foot
Walking foot
M
006813008
006161008
0061850081
P
Rolled hem foot
Non-Stick Foot
Gathering foot
Roller Foot
Invisible Zipper Foot
K
006900008
006917008
006D3D0002
006H5A0010
006E9R0001
1/4" Piecing Foot
Open Toe Foot
Side Cutter
Edge Joining Foot
006H5A0009
U2-0071
U2-0001
U2-0004
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CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE
Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main
switch is on "O" when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts.
ON
OFF
Connecting the machine
Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the
machine is conforming with your electrical power.
Place machine on a stable surface.
1. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the power cord
socket.
2. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.
3. Turn on the power switch.
4. The sewing lamp will light up when the switch is turned on.
To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
Polarized plug information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other),
to reduce the risk of electrical shock; this plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
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WINDING THE BOBBIN
2
1
3
10
4
Bobbin winding
Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.
For larger spools of thread, place the large side of the
spool holder toward the spool. For smaller spools of
thread, place the small side of the spool holder toward
the spool, or use the small spool holder. If the thread
spool has a thread retaining slit, place this end of the
spool toward the right, so the thread doesn't get caught
while winding the bobbin.
1
1
Snap the thread into the thread guide.
2
3
4
5
2
3
4
5
Wind the thread counter-clockwise around the bobbin
winder tension disks.
Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in
the bobbin as illustrated and place empty bobbin on
the spindle.
Push the bobbin to right.
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WINDING THE BOBBIN
When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right,
which is the "bobbin winding position", the symbol
6
"
" appears on the LCD screen.
The symbol will disappear from the LCD screen when the
bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the left, which is the
"sewing position".
6
Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.
7
8
9
7
Press the Start/stop button or the foot control.
8
After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine
and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin. Continue
winding the bobbin until it is full. The motor stops
automatically when the bobbin is full. Stop the machine.
Push the bobbin winder spindle to left.
9
Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.
10
10
Please Note: When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin winding
position", the machine will not sew and the handwheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the
bobbin winder switch to the left "sewing position".
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INSERTING THE BOBBIN
Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O")
before inserting or removing the bobbin.
When inserting or removing the bobbin,
the needle and presser foot must be fully
raised.
Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with
the thread running in a counterclockwise
direction (arrow).
1
1
2
3
Pull the thread through the slit (A).
2
A
With a finger held gently on top of the
3
bobbin.
B
Draw the thread at the arrow markings into
the stitch plate thread guide from (A) to (B).
A
Pull the thread at the arrow markings into
4
the stitch plate thread guide from (B) to (C).
B
To cut off excess thread pull thread back
over the cutting off blade at point (C).
Close the bobbin cover plate.
C
4
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THREADING THE UPPER THREAD
3
2
1
4
6
5
7
8
Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several
sewing problems could result.
Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and
also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool
pin so that the thread comes from the front of the spool,
then place the spool cap at the end of the spool pin.
1
1
Draw the thread from the spool through the upper
2
thread guide.
2
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THREADING THE UPPER THREAD
Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the
3
thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated.
3
Thread the tension module by passing the thread between
4
the silver discs.
4
Then, down and around the check spring holder.
5
5
At the top of this movement, pass the thread from right to
the left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and
then downwards again.
6
6
Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide.
7
Guide the thread through the thread guide located above
the needle.
Pull the end of the thread through the needle from front to
rear, and pull out about 10 cm of thread.
Use the needle threader to thread the needle. (On the next
page.)
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USING THE NEEDLE THREADER
Attention: Turn power switch to the off
position ("O").
Raise the needle to its highest position and
lower the presser foot.
Lower the needle threader lever slowly and
draw the thread through the thread guide as
illustrated and then to the right.
1
1
The needle threader automatically turns to the
threading position and the hook pin passes
through the needle eye.
2
2
Take the thread in front of the needle.
3
3
Hold the thread loosely and release the lever
slowly. The hook will turn and pass the thread
through the needle eye forming a loop.
4
Pull the thread through the needle eye.
4
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DRAWING UP THE LOWER THREAD
Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
1
Turn the handwheel towards you
(counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the
needle.
1
2
3
Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the
2
bobbin thread up through the needle plate
hole. The bobbin thread will come up in a
loop.
Pull both threads to the back under the
3
presser foot.
CUTTING THE THREAD
Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw
the threads to the left side of the face cover
and cut using the thread cutter.
The threads are cut at the proper length to
start the next seam.
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TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the
presser foot.
When sewing several layers or thick fabrics,
the presser foot can be raised a second stage
for easy positioning of the work.
ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE
The presser foot pressure of the machine
has been pre-set and requires no
particular readjustment according to the
type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight).
However, if you need to adjust the
presser foot pressure, turn the presser
adjusting screw with a coin.
For sewing very heavy fabric, loosen the
pressure by turning the screw counter
clockwise, and for thin fabric, tighten by
turning it clockwise.
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STARTING SEWING
Start/stop button
The Start/Stop button can be used to run the
machine when the foot controller is unplugged
from the machine. Press the button to start
sewing, then press it again to stop sewing. The
machine will run slowly at the start of sewing.
The speed limiting adjustment lever can control
the sewing speed. To increase the sewing speed,
slide the lever to the right, To decrease the
sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.
Foot control
With the sewing machine turned off, insert the
foot control plug into its connector on the sewing
machine.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly
depress the foot control to start sewing.
Release the foot control to stop the sewing
machine.
Please Note: The setting of the speed limiting adjustment lever will limit the maximum speed of
the machine.
Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to the power
source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.
The appliance must be used with the foot controller C-9000 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG
TAIWAN., LTD.
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THREAD TENSION
- Basic thread tension setting is "4". To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To
decrease the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.
- Proper setting of tension is important for good sewing. There is no single tension setting
appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics. However, 90% of all sewing will be between
the "3" and "5" ("4" is the basic setting).
- For decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the
upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric.
Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
1
Surface
Surface
Surface
Reverse
side
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
1
2
3
4
Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch
2
sewing. Turn dial to higher number.
Reverse
side
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch
3
sewing. Turn dial to lower number.
Reverse
side
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Normal thread tension for zig zag and
4
decorative sewing.
Surface
Reverse
side
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
Attention: Turn power switch of off
("O") position when carrying out any
of the operations shown below.
Attaching the presser foot holder
Raise the presser foot bar (a) by raising
the presser foot lifter. Attach the presser
foot holder (b) as illustrated.
a
1
b
1
Attaching the presser foot
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until
the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin
(d).
a
2
e
Raise the lever (e).
Lower the presser foot holder (b) and
the presser foot (f) will engage
automatically.
c
b
f
d
2
Removing the presser foot
Raise the presser foot.
3
e
Raise the lever (e) and the foot will
disengage.
3
Attaching the edge/guilting guide
The edge/quilting guide (g) can be
attached as illustrated. Adjust as
needed for hems, pleats, quilting, etc.
4
g
4
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PRESSER FOOT CHART
(The twin needle can be used for some stitches, offering more stitching options.
For more information, go to the section: USING THE TWIN NEEDLE)
PRESSER FOOT
APPLICATION
NEEDLE
PRESSER FOOT
APPLICATION
NEEDLE
General sewing,
Patchwork stitches,
Decorative stitching,
Smocking, Fagoting,
etc.
Satin stitch sewing
All purpose foot (T)
Satin stitch foot (A)
Inserting zippers
Zipper foot (I)
Buttonhole sewing,
Darning-stitch sewing
Quilting
Quilting foot (P)
(Optional)
Buttonhole foot
(D)
Free-motion darning,
embroidery,
monogramming
Cording
Darning/
Embroidery foot
(Optional)
Cording foot (M)
(Optional)
Overcasting
Gathering
Overcasting foot
(E)
Gathering foot
(Optional)
Blind hem stitching
Narrow hemming
Button sewing
Blind hem foot (F)
Button sewing foot
This foot helps to
prevent uneven
feeding of quilt
layers, napped
fabrics, and difficult-
to-handle fabrics.
Rolled hem foot (K)
(Optional)
Walking foot
(Optional)
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MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
FABRICS
THREAD
9-11 (70-80) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon,
silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, polyester or cotton wrapped
tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, polyester.
shirt & blouse fabrics.
11-14 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, Most threads sold are medium
sailcloth, double knits, lightweight size and suitable for these fabrics
woolen.
and needle sizes. Use polyester
threads on synthetic materials
and cotton on natural woven
fabrics for best results. Always use
the same thread on top and
bottom.
14 (90)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,
woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth,
denims.
16 (100)
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens,
outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,
denims, upholstery material (light to
medium).
18 (110)
Heavy woolens, overcoat fabrics, Heavy duty thread.
upholstery fabrics, some leathers and
vinyls.
Please Note:
- In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads
are used for sewing heavy fabrics.
- Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual
sewing.
- Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
- Ball point needles are recommended for working with knit fabrics.
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REPLACING THE NEEDLE
Attention: Turn power switch of off ("O")
position when carrying out any of the
operations shown below.
B
A
Change the needle regularly, especially if it is
showing signs of wear and causing problems.
Insert the needle following the illustrated
instructions.
A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten
again after inserting the new needle.
The flat side of the shaft should be towards
the back.
B. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Needles must be in perfect condition.
Problems can occur with:
- Bent needles
- Blunt needles
- Damaged points
RAISE OR LOWER THE FEED DOGS
Sliding the lever to the "
" (b) will lower the
feed dog, for example during button sewing. If
you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the
a
b
lever to the "
dogs.
" (a) in order to raise the feed
The feed dogs will not raise up if you do not
turn the handwheel, even if the lever is slid to
the right. Make a complete turn (one full
revolution of the handwheel) to raise the feed
dogs.
a
b
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OPERATION BUTTONS
Needle up/down
position button
Auto-lock button
Reverse button
Thread cutter
button
Start/stop button
Start/stop button
The machine will start running when start/stop
button is pressed and will stop when pressed
the second time. The machine will rotate slowly
at the beginning of sewing.
The sewing speed will increase slowly until
reaching the speed setting selected with the
speed limiting adjustment lever.
The foot control must be disconnected to
complete this operation.
Thread cutter button
Press this button after finishing sewing and the
machine will trim the threads.
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OPERATION BUTTONS
Reverse button
Select Direct Patterns 1-5, or B Group Patterns
01-06 and the machine will sew in reverse. An
arrow " " on the LCD screen display appears
while stitching in reverse. The machine will sew
forward after the button is released.
If you press the reverse button before starting
to sew, the machine will permanently sew in
reverse. Press the button again to sew forward
again.
Select Direct patterns 6-7, B Group Patterns
07-16, 33-50, and C Group Patterns 01-66 a
reinforcement stitch sews at a low speed and
machine automatically stops if the reverse
button is pressed.
Auto-lock button
When Direct Patterns 1-4, and B Group
Patterns 01-05 are selected, the machine will
immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the
Auto-lock button is pressed, then automatically
stop.
The LCD screen will display the figure " " until
the machine is stopped.
When Direct Patterns 6-7, B Group Patterns
07-16 , 33-50, and C Group Patterns 01-66
are selected, press the Auto-lock button, the
machine will sew 3 locking stitches at the end
of the current pattern and automatically stop.
The function will be cancelled if you press the
button once again or select another pattern.
The LCD screen will display the figure "
until the machine is stopped.
"
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OPERATION BUTTONS
Needle up/down position button
The machine automatically stops sewing with
the needle in the up position. The Needle
up/down position button offers the option of
stopping with the needle in the up position or
down in the material.
Pressing the Needle up/down position button
will raise or lower the needle. An arrow
appears to the right of the needle icon on the
LCD screen. When the Needle up/down
position button is pressed, the direction of the
arrow also changes, indicating whether the
needle will stop in the up or down position.
When the arrow points upward, the needle will
stop in the highest position. When the arrow
points downward, the needle will stop in the
lowest position.
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FUNCTION BUTTONS
Stitch width
adjustment buttons
Stitch length
adjustment buttons
Mode selection button
Twin needle button
Mirror button
Elongation button
Stitch width adjustment button
When you select a stitch, the machine will
automatically set the recommended stitch width,
which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD
screen. The stitch width can be regulated by
pressing the stitch width adjustment buttons.
Certain stitches have a limited stitch width.
For a narrower stitch, press the " – " button (left).
For a wider stitch, press the " + " button (right).
The stitch width can be adjusted between "0.0-
7.0".
Certain stitches have a limited stitch width.
When Direct Patterns 1-4, and A Group Pattern
00 are selected, the needle position is
regulated by the stitch width adjustment
buttons. Pressing the " – " button (left), will
move the needle to the left and pressing the "
+ " button (right), will move the needle to the
right. The numbers will be changed from left
position "0.0" to extreme right position "7.0".
The pre-set center needle position will be
indicated as "3.5".
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FUNCTION BUTTONS
Stitch length adjustment buttons
When you select a stitch the machine will
automatically set the recommended stitch
length which will be indicated by numbers on
the LCD screen. The stitch length can be
adjusted by pressing the stitch length
adjustment buttons.
To shorten the stitch length, press the " – "
button (left). For a longer stitch length, press
the "+" button (right). The stitch length can be
adjusted between "0.0-4.5". Certain stitches
have a limited length.
MODE selection button
The LED light will be set at Direct mode "
"
when the machine is first turned on. Pressing
the Mode button, will move from one mode to
another which opens new stitch pattern menus.
As the Mode button is pressed, the LED light
will move indicating which program mode is
selected.
Direct mode stitch selection.
Utility and satin pattern mode:
Stitch selection using number buttons.
Decorative pattern mode:
Character selection using number buttons.
Block letter mode:
Character selection using number buttons.
Script letter mode:
Character selection using number buttons.
Elongation button (see page 60)
B Group Patterns 33-45 can be elongated up
to five times its normal length by pressing the
"
" button.
Changing the width or length of the stitches
offers a greater variation of stitch patterns.
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FUNCTION BUTTONS
Mirror button (see page 61)
The Direct Patterns 1-7, B Group Patterns 01-
16, 33-50, and C Group Patterns 01-66 can
be mirror imaged along a vertical axis by
pressing the "
" button. The machine will
continue to sew the reflected pattern until the
mirror button is pressed again. The mirror
function also will be canceled if the pattern
changed.
The function for mirror imaging the pattern
appears on the LCD screen.
Twin needle button (see page 62)
With the twin needle, the Direct Patterns 1-7,
B Group Patterns 01-16, 33-50, and C
Group Patterns 01-07, 09-26, 28-62, 64-66
can be sewn in two parallel lines of the same
stitch with two different threads.
Press the
"
"
button, the machine
automatically reduces the maximum width for
twin needle sewing. Press the button again for
single needle sewing.
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SELECTION BUTTONS
Edit button
Memory button
Clear button
Direct pattern selection
and number buttons
Direct pattern selection and number buttons
Direct pattern selection
Press the buttons to select the utility patterns
shown beside the number button when the
mode button is set at the Direct mode.
Number buttons
To select the desired pattern and press the
number buttons .
Except the Direct Pattern mode, the other mode
can be selected by pressing the desired numbers.
For example: pattern 50
For all other modes (Utility and satin pattern
mode, Decorative pattern mode, Block letter
mode and Script letter mode) use the numbered
buttons to select stitch patterns.
For example: pattern 50
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SELECTION BUTTONS
Edit button
The "
while in the memory mode. Pressing the "
" button is used to modify settings
"
button will allow manual setting of the stitch
width, stitch length, mirror, elongation and the
auto-lock function. Press the "
" button
again to leave the editing mode and return to
memory mode. (See pages 66-69 for more
information on programming the machine
Memory).
Memory button
Press the "
" button to enter the memory
mode, and store the combinations of
characters or decorative stitches. Use the stitch
width " + " or " – " button to confirm the
pattern memorized by pressing this button in
memory mode.
Please Note: The Direct mode patterns
and the B Group Patterns 17-32 cannot
be memorized.
Clear button
Press this button when the incorrect character is
selected. Each press of this button erases one
character, or press this button to remove an
added pattern when sewing combinations of
characters or decorative stitches.
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SEWING TIPS
Sewing corners
1. Stop the sewing machine when
you reach a corner.
2. Lower the needle into the fabric
manually or by pressing the
needle up/ down button once.
5
3
2
3. Raise the presser foot.
4
1
4. Use the needle as a pivot and
turn the fabric.
5. Lower the presser foot and
resume sewing.
Reverse
Reverse stitching is used to secure
the threads at the beginning and
at the end of a seam.
Press the reverse button and sew
4-5 stitches.
The machine will sew forward
when the button is released.
Free arm
Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs.
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MORE FEATURES
Installing the extension table
1. Pull the sewing table and accessory box off
by sliding it to the left.
2. Follow the arrow, and stretch the foot of the
extension table.
3. Snap (A) of the extension table into (B) of
the machine.
1
2
3
Sewing on heavy fabrics
The black button on the right side of the all
purpose presser foot will lock the presser foot
in a horizontal position if you push it in before
lowering the presser foot. This ensures even
feeding at the beginning of a seam and helps
when sewing multiple layers of fabric such as
sewing over seams when hemming jeans.
When you reach the point of an increased
thickness, lower the needle and raise the
presser foot. Press the toe of the foot and push
in the black button, then lower the foot and
continue sewing.
The black button releases automatically after
sewing few stitches.
You also can place another piece of fabric
with the same thickness at the back of the
seam. Or support the presser foot while
feeding by hand and sewing toward the
folded side.
Cardboard or
thick fabric
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NEEDLE POSITION AND STITCH LENGTH
B-05
T
Changing the needle position
These setting apply only to Direct Patterns 1-4, or B
Group Pattern 05. The pre-set position is "3.5", center
position. When you press the " – " of stitch width
adjustment button, the needle position will be moved
to the left. When you press the " + " of stitch width
adjustment button, the needle position will be moved
to the right. On the LCD screen, the point illustration
and the number indicate the needle position.
0.0
2.0
3.5
5.0
7.0
Changing the stitch length
To shorten the stitch length, press the " – " of stitch
length adjustment button. For a longer stitch length,
press the " + " of stitch length adjustment button.
Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and
needle, the longer the stitch should be.
0.5
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.5
ZIGZAG STITCHES
T
Adjusting the stitch width
The maximum stitch width for zigzag stitching is "7.0";
however, the width can be reduced for most patterns.
The width increases or decreases as you press the "+"
or "–" stitch width adjustment buttons from "0.0-7.0".
0.0
1.0
3.0
5.0
7.0
Adjusting the stitch length
The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting
of stitch length approaches "0.3".
Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at "1.0-2.5".
Closed up zigzag stitches (close together) are
referred to as a satin stitch.
0.5
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.5
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STRETCH STITCHES
T
Stretch stitches are strong and flexible and will
give with the fabric without breaking. Good for
easy to ravel and knit fabrics. It is good for
joining durable fabric such as denims.
Stretch stitches
These stitches can also be used as a decorative
top stitch.
Straight stitch
Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple
reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing
seams.
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OVERCASTING STITCHES
Using the overcasting foot
E
5.0~7.0 2.0~3.0
1
2
Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot.
1
Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot.
2
Attention: The overcasting foot should be used to sew with Direct Patterns 5 and 7 only. Do not
set the stitch width narrower than "5.0", as it is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot
and break when sewing other patterns and width settings.
Using the all purpose foot
B-10
2.5~4.5 2.0~3.0
T
1
2
Change the presser foot to the all purpose foot.
1
Sewing the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the needle drops over the edge of
2
the fabric on the right side.
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BLIND HEMS
B-11
B-12
B-11: Blind hem for woven fabrics
B-12: Blind hem for stretch fabrics
2.5~4.0 1.0~2.0
F
Please Note: It takes practice to sew blind
hems. Always make a sewing test first.
5mm
5mm
Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong
side uppermost.
1
Reverse Overcasting
side
stitches
Reverse
side
1
2
4
5
Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the
handwheel counter-clockwise by hand until
the needle swings fully to the left. It should
just pierce the fold of the fabric. If it does
not, adjust the stitch width accordingly.
2
a
Adjust the guide (b) by turning the knob (a)
so that the guide just rests against the fold.
3
4
b
3
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully
along the edge of the guide.
Turn over the fabric.
5
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BUTTON SEWING
B-31
H
2.5~4.5
Select the pattern 31 from the Group
Patterns "B" to get the button sewing stitch.
Change the presser foot to the button
sewing foot.
1
Move the drop feed lever to "
the feed dogs.
" to lower
1
2
5
Position the work under the foot. Place the
button in the desired position, lower the foot.
2
3
2.5~4.5
3
Adjust the stitch width to " 2.5-4.5 "
according to the distance between the two
holes of the button.
Turn the handwheel to check that the needle
goes cleanly into the left and right holes of
the button.
4
5
4
Before sewing, press the Auto-lock button to
sew reinforcement stitches automatically at
the beginning and at the end of the stitch.
If a shank is required, place a darning
needle on top of the button and sew.
For buttons with 4 holes, sew through the
front two holes first, push work forward and
then sew through the back two holes.
6
6
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BUTTONHOLE SEWING
B-17: For light to medium weight
fabrics
B-17
B-18
B-21
B-23
B-25
B-26
B-19
B-20
B-22
B-24
2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0
3.0~7.0 0.3~1.0
2.5~5.5 0.3~1.0
5.5~7.0 0.3~1.0
3.0~7.0 1.0~2.0
3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0
D
B-18: For light or medium weight
fabrics
B-19: For light or medium weight
fabrics
B-20: For light or medium weight
fabrics
B-21: For heavier weight fabrics
B-22: For light or medium weight
fabrics
B-23: For heavy weight fabrics
B-24: For jeans or trousers
B-25: For jeans or stretch fabric with
a coarse weave
B-26: For stretch fabric
Please Note: Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of the
same type of fabric.
Mark the positions of the buttonhole on the
fabric.
1
The maximum buttonhole length is 3cm (1
3/16 inch). (Total of diameter + thickness of
button.)
1
Attach the buttonhole foot, then pull out the
2
button holder plate and insert the button.
The size of the buttonhole is determined by
the button inserted in the button plate.
The thread should be passed through the
hole in the presser foot, then be placed
under the foot.
2
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BUTTONHOLE SEWING
Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch
width and the stitch length to the desired
width and density.
3
Position the fabric under the presser foot so
that the centerline's mark is aligning with the
center of the buttonhole foot.
Starting
point
3
Lower the buttonhole lever, making sure it is
positioned behind the bracket on the
buttonhole foot, as illustrated.
4
4
Please Note: When you select any
buttonhole pattern, the LCD screen will
display the figure "
", to remind you to
lower the buttonhole lever.
Lightly hold the end of the upper thread and
start sewing.
5
5
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BUTTONHOLE SEWING
B-17 B-18
B-19 B-20 B-21
B-22 B-23 B-24
B-25 B-26
6
Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the
6
presser foot to the back, as shown.
Cut the center of the buttonhole being
7
careful not to cut any stitches on either side.
Use a pin as a stopper at the bar tack so
you do not cut too much.
7
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BUTTONHOLE SEWING
Making corded buttonholes
When sewing corded buttonholes, hook a heavy thread or cord under the buttonhole
foot.
Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the
1
gimp thread onto the back of the presser
foot. Bring the two gimp thread ends to the
front of the foot and insert them into the
grooves, then temporarily tie them there.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
Set the stitch width to match the diameter of
the gimp thread.
1
Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp
thread gently to remove any slack, then trim
off any excess.
2
2
Please Note: It is suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of the fabric.
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BAR TACK STITCH
B-32
D
1.0~3.0 0.5~1.0
Select pattern 32 of from the Group Patterns
"B" to get the bar tack stitch. Change the
presser foot to the buttonhole foot.
1
Pull the button holder to the rear. Set the
button guide plate on the buttonhole foot to
the desired length.
2
1
2
Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm
3
(1/16") in front of where you want the
sewing to start, and then lower the presser
foot.
2mm
Starting point
3
4
5
Pass the upper thread down through the
4
hole in the presser foot. Pull down the
buttonhole lever. The buttonhole lever is
positioned behind the bracket on the
buttonhole foot. Gently hold the end of the
upper thread in your left hand, and then
start sewing.
Bar tack stitches are sewn.
5
As an example, the illustration shows the
procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket
corners.
6
6
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EYELET STITCH
B-27
B-28
B-27: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc
A
5.0 6.0 7.0
B-28: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc
Select pattern 27 or 28 from the Group
Patterns "B" to get the eyelet stitch. Attach
presser the foot "A".
1
1
Press the " – " or " + " stitch width
adjustment to button select the eyelet size.
2
A
B
C
Size of eyelet.
A. Large: 7.0mm (1/4 inch).
B. Medium: 6.0mm (15/64 inch).
C. Small: 5.0mm (3/16 inch).
2
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching, and then lower
the presser foot lever.
3
Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
then stops.
3
Make a hole at the center using an eyelet
4
punch.
* Eyelet punch is not included with the
machine.
4
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DARNING STITCH
B-29
B-30
D
3.5~7.0 1.5~2.0
Select pattern 29 or 30 from the Group
1
Patterns "B" to get the darning stitch.
Change the presser foot to the buttonhole
foot.
1
Baste the upper fabric and the
2
reinforcement fabric together. Select the
width of the pattern by using the stitch width
button. Lower the presser foot over the
center of the tear.
2
. Pull the button holder to rear. Set the button
guide plate on buttonhole foot to the
desired length.
3
3
. The size of the darning cycle is variable.
4
Stop
Stop
However, the maximum stitch length is
2.6cm (1 inch) and the maximum stitch
width is 7mm (9/32 inch).
a
a
a. The length of darning pattern.
b. The width of darning pattern.
Start
Start
b
b
4
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DARNING STITCH
Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm
(1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned,
and then lower the presser foot lever.
5
Please Note: 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.
2mm
5
Pass the upper thread down through the
6
hole in the presser foot. Pull down the
buttonhole lever. The buttonhole lever is
positioned behind the bracket on the
buttonhole foot. Gently hold the end of the
upper thread in your left hand, and then
start sewing.
Please Note: When you select any
buttonhole pattern or darning pattern, the
LCD screen will display the figure "
remind you to lower the buttonhole lever.
" to
6
7
8
Darning stitches are sewn from the front of
the presser foot to the back, as shown.
7
If the area to be sewn is large, you may sew
several times across the area to achieve the
desired result.
8
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ZIPPER INSERTION
1
Attention: Zipper foot should be used with
machine set for straight stitch only. Care
should be given when choosing needle
position as the needle could hit the presser
foot and break when sewing with an altered
needle position or with any other pattern.
3.5
1.5~3.0
I
Inserting a centered zipper
Baste the zipper opening on the garment.
1
2 inch
Press open the seam allowance. Place the
2
zipper face down on the seam allowance
with the teeth against the seam line. Baste
the zipper tape in place.
1
3
5
2
4
6
Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side
of the presser foot pin to the holder when
sewing the left side of the zipper.
3
Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to
the presser foot holder when sewing the
right side of the zipper.
4
Stitch the left side of the zipper from the
5
bottom of the zipper to the top.
Stitch across the lower end and right side of
6
zipper. Remove the basting and press.
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ZIPPER INSERTION
Inserting a lapped zipper
Baste the zipper opening on the garment.
1
2 inch
Fold back to the left seam allowance. Turn
under the right seam allowance to form
3mm (1/8 inch) fold.
2
1
3
5
2
Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side
3
of the presser foot pin to the holder when
sewing the left side of the zipper. Attach the
left side of the presser foot pin to the presser
foot holder when sewing the right side of the
zipper.
Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to
4
top.
4
Turn the fabric right side out, stitch across
5
the lower end and right side of zipper.
Stop about 5cm (2 inches) from the top of
zipper. Remove the basting and open the
zipper. Stitch the remainder of the seam.
6
6
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NARROW HEMMING
1
* The Rolled hem foot is an optional accessory.
K
3.5
1.5~3.0
Fold the edge of the fabric over about 3mm
1
(1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8
inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the
edge of the fabric.
1
2
3
Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the
2
handwheel toward you, and lower the
presser foot. Sew several stitches and raise
the presser foot.
Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening
of the rolled hem foot. Move fabric back
and forth until the fold forms a scroll shape.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing,
3
slowly guiding the raw edge of the fabric in
front of the rolled hem foot, guiding it
evenly into the scroll of the foot.
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CORDING
Sew over one, two or three strands of cord to embellish fabrics. Pearl cotton, embroidery floss or fine
wool yarn can be used for cording.
Single cording
5
* The Cording foot is an optional accessory.
M
Mark the design on the fabric. Insert the cord in
the center groove of the cording foot from the
right side opening. Pull the cord about 5cm (2
inches) behind the foot.
The grooves of the foot will hold the length of
the cord in place while the stitches are being
formed over the cord.
Select the stitch and adjust the stitch width so
that the stitches are just covering the cord.
Lower the foot and sew slowly, guiding the cord
over the design.
Triple cording
6
B-15
M
Push the sewing thread to the left and insert
three cords into the grooves of the foot and pull
about 5cm (2 inches) of the cords behind the
foot. Select the desired pattern and adjust the
stitch width so that the stitches are just covering
the cords. Lower the foot and sew slowly
guiding the cords.
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SATIN STITCH SEWING
5
B-33 B-34 B-35 B-36 B-37 B-38 B-39 B-40 B-41 B-42 B-43 B-44 B-45
A
2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0
Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and
sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a
groove on the underside which allows dense
stitching to pass freely underneath.
To change the satin or decorative stitch pattern,
you may adjust the length and width of the
pattern by pressing the stitch length and width
adjustment buttons. Experiment by sewing on
fabric scraps first, until you achieve the desired
length and width.
Please Note: When sewing very light
weight fabrics, it is recommended that
you use interfacing or stabilizer on the
backside of the fabric.
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EDGE/QUILTING GUIDE
1
P
3.5
1.0~3.0
* The Straight Stitch Foot is an optional accessory.
Insert the edge/quilting guide in the presser
foot holder as illustrated and set the space as
you desire.
Sew the first row and move over the fabric to
sew successive rows with the guide riding along
the previous row of stitching.
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GATHERING
1
* The gathering foot is an optional accessory.
1.0
4.5
Gathered fabric
Remove the presser foot holder and attach the
gathering foot.
Place fabric to be gathered under the presser
foot.
Sew a row of stitching. The stitches will
automatically cause the fabric to gather.
Adjust the upper thread tension dial to achieve
the amount of fullness desired. Less tension will
result in softer gathers, more tension will result
in fuller gathers.
The stitch length dial can also be used to adjust
fullness. The longer the stitch length setting is,
the more fullness that is achieved in the gathers.
Gather and attach fabric in one step
Look closely at the gathering foot to see a slot
on the bottom.
When using the slot, you can gather the bottom
layer of the fabric while attaching it to a flat top
layer, such as the waistband on a dress bodice.
- Remove the presser foot holder and attach
gathering foot.
- Place the fabric to be gathered with right
side up under the foot.
- Place top layer of the fabric right side down
in the slot.
- Guide the two layers as illustrated.
Note: When testing machine for
adjustments to achieve desired fullness, work
with 10" increments of the fabric, trims or
elastic. This makes it easier to determine the
adjustments and how much change is
needed for your project. Always test on your
project fabric and on the same grainline as
will be used in your finished project.
Note: Sew slow to medium speed for better
fabric control.
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SMOCKING
B-14
B-15
A
T
Use the all purpose foot to sew straight lines
1
1cm (3/8") apart, across the area. It may be
helpful to reduce the needle thread tension
slightly, so that the bobbin thread may be
drawn later to gather the fabric.
1
Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the
bobbin threads and distribute the gathers
evenly. Secure the threads at the other end.
2
2
Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew
decorative pattern stitches between the
straight seams.
3
3
Pull out the gathering stitches.
4
4
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FREE MOTION SEWING
1
5
* The darning foot is an optional accessory.
3.5~5.0
Move the drop feed lever to "
feed dogs.
" to lower the
a
b
a
b
a
Remove the presser foot holder, and attach the
darning foot to the presser foot holder bar. The
lever (a) should be behind the needle clamp
screw (b). Press the darning foot on firmly from
behind with your index finger and tighten the
screw (c).
b
c
Darning
Please Note: Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed
system. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator, best by using an embroidery
hoop (not included). It is necessary to coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric.
First sew around the edges of the hole to secure
the threads. Stitch across the opening moving
the hoop backward and forward under the
needle. Overlap the outline stitching at each
end of the area, keeping the lines of stitching
closely spaced and even in length. When the
opening is filled, turn the work and cover the
area with crosswise lines of stitching.
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FREE MOTION SEWING
Embroidery
Stitch along the outline of the design by moving
the embroidery hoop. Select zigzag stitch
pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired.
When sewing, make sure to maintain
constant speed.
a
Fill in the design working from the outline
towards the inside. Keep the stitches close
together.
You will get longer stitches by moving the hoop
faster and shorter stitches by moving the hoop
more slowly.
Secure with reinforcement stitches at the end by
pressing the Auto-lock button.
Monogramming
Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the
stitch width as desired. Sew at a constant speed,
moving the hoop slowly along the lettering.
When the letter is finished. Secure with a
reinforcement stitches at the end by press Auto-
lock button.
* Embroidery hoop is not included with the machine.
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WALKING FOOT
1
* The Walking foot is an optional accessory.
Please Note: Always try to sew first
without the walking foot accessory which
should be used only when necessary.
It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a
better view of the seam when using the
standard, regular foot on your machine. Your
sewing machine offers excellent stitch quality
on a wide range of fabrics from delicate
chiffons to multiple layers of denim.
1
2
3
4
The Walking foot attachment equalizes the
feeding of the fabric layers. It improves the
matching of plaids, stripes and patterns. It
also helps to prevent uneven feeding of
difficult or napped fabrics, such as velvet or
corduroy.
Lift the presser foot lifter to raise the
1
presser foot bar.
Remove the presser foot holder by
unscrewing (counterclockwise) the presser
bar attaching screw.
2
a
b
Attach the Walking foot to the machine as
3
follows:
c
- The arm (a) should fit into above the
needle screw and clamp (b).
- Slide the attaching head (c) from left to
right, so that it is fitted onto the presser
foot bar.
- Lower the presser foot bar.
- Replace and tighten (clockwise) the
presser bar attaching screw.
- Make sure both the needle screw and the
presser bar attaching screw are tightly
secured.
Draw the bobbin thread up and place both
the bobbin thread and the needle thread
behind the walking foot attachment.
4
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SIDE CUTTER
5
7
B-10
* The Side Cutter is an optional accessory.
5.0~7.0 2.0~4.5
This foot is used to trim excess material while sewing.
1. Attach the Side Cutter, making sure the cutter's "arm" fits around the needle bar thumb screw.
Tighten the thumb screw, securing the foot.
2. Slowly turn the handwheel towards you; the needle should go over the stitch finger on the foot.
If the needle is hitting the metal stitch finger or metal side, then widen or narrow the stitch width.
Never use a straight stitch.
3. Cut a 1/2" wide by 1"deep notch at the top edge of your fabric.
4. Place the fabric OVER the first metal platform and then UNDER the second metal platform. If the
foot is not cutting, it is usually because the material is not placed OVER the first metal platform.
5. Sew slowly and gently guide the fabric. The Side Cutter Foot works best if no more than 1/2" is
being trimmed.
ROLLER FOOT
* The Roller Foot is an optional accessory.
1
3.0~4.5
This foot includes built-in rollers to help feed difficult-to-sew fabrics such as leather, suede and
vinyl.
1. Manually lead the thread from the needle through the opening of the foot, and then slip the
thread under and behind the foot.
2. Use double-faced (basting) tape to hold the fabric pieces together for sewing, which will prevent
either layer from slipping.
3. Place fabric under the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and sew.
STRAIGHT STITCH FOOT
1
* The Straight Stitch Foot is an optional accessory.
This foot is used when sewing lightweight fabrics, such as chiffon and silk. It will help prevent the
fabric from being pulled into the needle plate opening.
1. Verify that the needle will line up with the opening of the foot before starting to sew.
2. Sew slowly and guide the layers.
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OPEN TOE FOOT
* The Open Toe Foot is an optional accessory.
This foot provides a more visible view of the area that you will be stitching. Because of its open
area at the front, you can see markings much more easily.
1. Set machine to desired stitch.
2. With a marking pencil or chalk, trace the outline for your design or pattern on the right side of
the garment. Hint: Use a marker that can be removed easily in case the stitching does not cover
it completely.
3. Sew, following the outline you have traced onto your fabric.
1/4" PIECING FOOT
* The 1/4" Piecing Foot is an optional accessory.
1
This foot gives a perfect 1/4" seam guideline, which is used in piecing quilt blocks.
1. Keep the fabric's edge even with the foot's right edge.
2. Iron the seams flat, ensuring precision of your work and better alignment of all corners. All
seam allowances should be positioned in one direction.
EDGE JOINING FOOT
* The Edge Joining Foot is an optional accessory.
5
B-14 A-15
3.0~4.0
This foot is used to apply lace edgings.
1. Snap on the Edge Joining Foot. Press in the 5/8 of an inch seam allowance on the fabric, but
leave the lace edging flat.
2. Slip the fabric and lace right side up under the presser foot, so that the inseam edges meet at
the center of the foot, along the guide.
3. Begin sewing, keeping your fabric pieces aligned with the center guide of the foot.
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INVISIBLE ZIPPER FOOT
1
* The Invisible Zipper Foot is an optional
accessory.
3.5
2.0~4.5
This foot provides a hidden closing on skirts, dresses and other garments.
1. Before closing the seam on your project, use a fabric marker to mark the desired bottom end of
the zipper on both sides of the zipper opening.
2. Fold in and press the seam allowances of both opening edges and open out the pressed edges.
3. With right sides together, place the first half of the opened zipper along the first edge of the
opening, ensuring that the teeth of the zipper end at the creased edge.
4. Baste in place.
5. Place the fabric under the presser foot, so that the teeth of the zipper are lined up with the
groove of the zipper foot. Topstitch the zipper in place, ensuring that the needle penetrates the
tape of the zipper close to the teeth. Continue sewing until the presser foot reaches the zipper's
slider, backstitching at the end of the seam.
6. On the opposite side, close the zipper. With right sides together, make sure the two sides of the
zipper are properly aligned. Pin in place, open the zipper and baste in place.
7. Place the fabric under the presser foot, so that the teeth of the zipper are again lined up with the
groove of the zipper foot. Topstitch the zipper in place, ensuring that the needle penetrates the
tape of the zipper as close to the teeth as possible.
8. Continue sewing the second seam until the presser foot reaches the zipper's slider, backstitching
at the end.
9. Close the zipper and fold the fabric so that the seam allowances lay on top of each other. Pin
the seam in place. Finish the seam by sewing towards the inserted zipper.
NON-STICK FOOT
* The Non-Stick Foot is an optional accessory.
This foot is used when sewing difficult fabrics, such as leather or vinyl.
1. Select desired stitch.
2. Sew slowly and guide the layers.
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FAGOTING
B-13
B-16
A
T
Separate the folded edges of the fabric
1
pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and
baste them onto a piece of thin paper or
water-soluble stabilizer sheet.
Thin paper
Basting
1
Align the center of the presser foot with the
center of the two pieces of fabric and begin
sewing.
2
After sewing, remove the stabilizer and
basting stitches.
3
2
3
DECORATIVE TOPSTITCHING
B-13
C-25
B-14
A-15
C-01
A
T
Place the two fabrics, right sides together,
1
and sew using a straight stitch.
Open the seam allowance and press it flat.
2
1
2
Working on the right side of the fabric,
3
place the center of the presser foot on the
seam line of the joined fabrics and stitch
over the seam.
3
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SCALLOP STITCH
Scallop hem
C-35
T
Fold the fabric, right sides together. Sew
1
along the folded edge, as illustrated.
Cut the fabric along the seam leaving an
allowance of 3mm (1/8 inch) for seaming.
Notch the allowance.
2
Wrong side
of fabric
1
2
Turn fabric over and push out the curved
3
seam to the surface and press it.
3
Scallop edging
C-34
B-36
A
T
Sew on hem line.
1
Trim the fabric close to the stitching taking
2
care not to cut the thread.
1
2
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ELONGATION
B-33 B-34 B-35 B-36 B-37 B-38 B-39 B-40 B-41 B-42 B-43 B-44 B-45
A
2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0
The stitches shown in the diagram above
can be elongated up to five times the
normal length by pressing the elongation
button.
1
1
The LCD screen icon for elongation imaging
2
of the pattern appears.
2
When the width or length of the stitch is
changed, a greater variety of the selected
pattern is available.
3
x1
x2
x3
x4
x5
Please Note: Patterns from B Group 33-45
can be elongated and mirrored
simultaneously.
3
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MIRROR IMAGE
Please Note:
- The Direct Patterns "
" and B Group Patterns 17-32 cannot be mirror imaged.
- Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns.
Select the pattern.
1
1
Pressing the mirror button.
2
2
The LCD screen icon for mirror imaging of
3
the pattern appears.
3
A. Normal pattern sewing.
B. Mirror pattern sewing.
A
B
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USING THE TWIN NEEDLE
* The twin needle is an optional accessory.
Please Note: When using twin needles, use the " T " presser foot
regardless of what kind of sewing will be carried out.
3.0~4.0
T
Insert the twin needle.
1
Attention: Use a SINGER style 2025 twin
needle. For more information, go to
twin needle may possibly bend the needle or
damage the machine. Bent needles can easily
break, possibly resulting in injury.
1
Follow the instructions for single-needle
threading using the horizontal spool pin.
Thread through the left needle.
2
Set the second spool pin (included with the
accessories) into the hole on the top of the
machine. Thread through remaining points,
making certain to omit the thread guide
above the needle and pass thread through
the right needle.
2
Thread each needle separately.
3
Please Note: Make sure that the two threads
used to thread the twin needle are of the
same weight. You can use one or two colors.
3
4
Press the Twin needle button, and the
machine automatically reduces the maximum
width for twin needle sewing.
4
Select a pattern and start to sew. Except the
" and B Group patterns
6
Direct patterns "
17-32, C Group patterns 08, 27, 63, the
other patterns can be used.
5
Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to
each other.
Please Note: When sewing with twin
needle, always proceed slowly, and make
sure to maintain a low speed to insure
quality stitching.
6
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MEMORY
Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the
sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for
patterns such as names, which may be used frequently.
Please Note:
- Multiple patterns selecting from pattern modes
together.
,
,
,
can be combined and sewn
- This machine has 4 modules of program memory and each module can retain 20 units of
stitches.
- The Direct mode patterns and the B Group Patterns 17-32 cannot be entered into memory.
- All the units in the memory can be edited to set its function such as Stitch length, Stitch width,
Elongation, Mirror, and Auto-lock.
Combining patterns or letters
Press "MODE" button to select any desired pattern
1
group among
,
,
,
on front cover.
The LED will indicate the selected group.
1
2
3
4
Press the "
" button to open the memory mode and
2
then appears a sub-screen in the center. It is available
to select the number of the memory module when the
cursor start flashing.
M
M
M
Press number of memory module. (e.g. 2)
3
The memory screen appears automatically.
4
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MEMORY
Press the desired pattern number. (e.g. 50)
5
M
5
6
7
8
9
The selected pattern displays on the LCD screen.
6
M
M
M
Repeat step 5, 6 for more patterns to be stored in the
7
memory.
Please Note: One memory module will hold up to 20
patterns. When 20 patterns have been selected, the
machine will beep to signal that the memory is full.
Press the " " button to leave the memory mode and
9
return to the normal screen.
Attention: The selected pattern will be cleared from
the memory module after closing the machine if you do
not press the " " button again when you have
completed your selection.
Adding patterns or letters
While in the memory mode, press stitch width adjustment
button until the stitch number you have selected is
displayed, then add the new stitch.
1
M
1
Press pattern No. (e.g. 35) The selected pattern will be
2
inserted.
M
2
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MEMORY
Editing patterns
Use the stitch width adjustment button to select the
1
pattern that you wish to edit while in the memory mode.
M
1
Press the "
2
" button to edit the pattern.
M
EDIT
2
Please Note: The stitch length, stitch width, Elongation,
Mirror, and Auto-lock of the patterns can be adjusted
manually.
M
EDIT
Press the "
browse status.
" button when complete and return to
3
M
3
Clearing patterns or letters
While in the memory mode, press stitch width adjustment
1
button to select the pattern that you want to clear.
M
1
Press the " " button to delete the selected pattern and
2
the next pattern in the back will move forward.
M
2
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MEMORY
Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern
Press the " " button to enter memory mode and then
input the number of the memory module.
1
M
M
M
1
2
3
4
Input the number of memory module. (e.g. 2)
2
LCD screen shows the first pattern of the selected
3
memory module.
Select or browse memory patterns by pressing stitch
width " – " or " + " buttons.
Press on the foot control or press the start/stop button to
4
start the sewing machine.
The screen shows the current sewing pattern.
5
M
5
Press the "000" button to leave memory mode and
6
return to the normal screen.
6
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WARNING FUNCTIONS
Warning animation message display
The sewing machine is experiencing a problem
The animation message means that the thread is twisted
or jammed and the hand wheel axle cannot move.
Please look through the "Trouble shooting guide" on
page 75 or 76 to find the solution. After the problem
has been solved, the machine will continue to sew.
Instruction animation message display
Bobbin winding
The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.
Lower the buttonhole lever
When you select a buttonhole or darning stitch, the LCD
screen will display the figure " " to remind you to lower
the buttonhole lever.
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WARNING FUNCTIONS
Warning beeping sound
- When operating correctly: 1 beep
- When the memory is full 20 units of pattern: 3-short beeps
- When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps
- When the sewing machine is in trouble and can't sew: 8 seconds short beeps
It means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle can't move. Please refer
to the "Trouble shooting guide" on pages 75 & 76 for solutions. After the problem has been
solved, the machine will continue to sew.
Return bobbin winder shaft to left
If the bobbin winder shaft is positioned to the
right (engaged) and any button is pressed a 3-
beep warning will be sounded. Move bobbin
winder shaft to the left (disengaged) to allow
the buttons to be operational.
Attention: If the thread gets jammed inside the hook during sewing, stopping the needle
from moving, the security switch will stop the machine completely. In order to restart the
sewing machine, you will have to turn the on/off switch to the OFF position and then ON
again.
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BUZZER SOUND
Press on the "
1
power switch.
" button and turn on the
ON
OFF
1
You can select the mode by pressing the
2
stitch width " + " or " – " button. Select
desired mode sound on " "or sound off
".
"
2
Pressing the "0000" button. The Buzzer
sound setting mark will appear on the LCD
screen when you have set it.
3
3
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MAINTENANCE
Attention: Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen and sewing
machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result.
Cleaning the screen
If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a
soft, dry cloth.
Do not use any organic solvents or detergents.
Cleaning the sewing machine surface
If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out
firmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe the surface again with a dry
cloth.
Cleaning the hook
Lint and bits of thread may accumulate in the hook and will interfere with the smooth operation of
the machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary.
Attention: Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance.
Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin.
1
1
Clean the bobbin holder with a brush.
2
2
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MAINTENANCE
Remove the needle, presser foot and
3
presser foot holder. Remove the bobbin
cover plate and bobbin. Remove the screw
holding the needle plate and remove the
needle plate.
3
Lift up the bobbin case and remove it.
4
4
5
6
Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin
case with a brush. Also clean them, using a
soft, dry cloth.
5
Replace the bobbin case into the hook race
so that the tip (a) fits to the stopper (b) as
shown.
6
a
b
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact Singer at
Problem
Cause
Correction
Reference
1.The machine is not threaded correctly.
2.The thread tension is too tight.
1.Rethread the machine.
Page 13
2.Reduce the thread tension (lower Page 19
number).
3.Select a larger needle.
Page 22
3.The thread is too thick for the needle.
4.The needle is not inserted correctly.
Upper thread
breaks
4.Remove and reinsert the needle (flat Page 23
side towards the back).
5.The thread is wound around the spool 5.Remove the spool holder and unwind Page 13
holder pin.
the thread from the spool holder pin.
6.The needle is damaged.
6.Replace the needle.
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1.The bobbin case is not inserted correctly. 1.Remove and reinsert the bobbin case Page 12
and pull on the thread. The thread
should pull easily.
Lower thread
breaks
2.The bobbin case is threaded wrong.
1.The needle is not inserted correctly.
2.Check both bobbin and bobbin case.
Page 12
1.Remove and reinsert needle(flat side Page 23
towards the back).
2.The needle is damaged.
2.Insert a new needle.
Page 23
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Page 20
Page 13
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3.The wrong size needle has been used.
4.The foot is not attached correctly.
5.The machine is not threaded correctly.
1.The needle is damaged.
3.Choose a needle to suit the thread.
4.Check and attach correctly.
5.Rethread the machine.
Skipped
stitches
1.Insert a new needle.
2.The needle is not correctly inserted.
2.Insert the needle correctly (flat side Page 23
towards the back).
3.Wrong needle size for the fabric.
3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and Page 22
fabric.
4.The wrong foot is attached.
4.Select the correct foot.
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Needle breaks
5.The needle clamp screw is loose.
5.Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten the Page 23
screw.
6.The presser foot that is used is not 6.Attach the presser foot that is appro- Page 77
appropriate for the type of stitch that
you wish to sew.
priate for the type of stitch that you wish
to sew.
7.The upper thread tension is too tight.
1.The machine is not correctly threaded.
7.Loosen the upper thread tension.
1.Check the threading.
Page 19
Page 13
Page 12
2.The bobbin case is not correctly 2.Thread the bobbin case as illustrated.
threaded.
Loose stitches
3.Needle/fabric/thread combination is 3.The needle size must suit the fabric and Page 22
wrong.
thread.
4.Thread tension is wrong.
4.Correct the thread tension.
Page 19
Page 22
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Page 19
1.The needle is too thick for the fabric.
2.The stitch length is adjusted wrong.
3.The thread tension is too tight.
1.Select a finer needle.
Seam
gather or
pucker
2.Readjust the stitch length.
3.Loosen the thread tension.
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Problem
Cause
Correction
Reference
1.The needle thread tension is too tight.
1.Loosen the thread tension.
Page 19
Page 13
2.The needle thread is not threaded 2.Rethread the machine.
correctly.
Seam
puckering
3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric 3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and Page 22
being sewn.
fabric.
4.Stitch length is too long for the fabric.
4.Shorten stitch length
Page 28
1.The correct presser foot is not used.
2.The needle thread tension is too tight.
1.Select the correct foot.
Page 77
Page 19
Patterns are
distorted
2.Loosen the thread tension.
3.The stitch length is not suitable for the 3.Make
fabric being sewn.
a stitch adjustment and add Page 28
stabilizer to the fabric.
1.Thread is caught in the hook.
2.The feed dogs are packed with lint.
Remove the upper thread and bobbin Page 73
case. Turn the handwheel backwards and
forwards by hand and remove the thread
remnants.
The machine
jams
1.Lint or oil have collected on the hook or 1.Clean the hook and feed dog as Page 73
needle bar.
described.
2.The needle is damaged.
2.Replace the needle.
Page 23
--
The machine
is noisy
3.Slight humming sound coming from 3.Normal.
internal motor.
Remove the upper thread and bobbin Page 73
case. Turn the handwheel backwards and
forwards by hand and remove the thread
remnants.
4.Thread is caught in the hook.
5.The feed dogs are packed with lint.
1.Poor quality thread.
1.Select a better quality thread.
Page 22
Uneven
stitches,
uneven feed
2.The bobbin case is threaded wrong.
2.Remove the bobbin case, the thread Page 12
and reinsert correctly.
3.Fabric has been pulled.
3.Do not pull on the fabric while sewing,
let it be taken up by the machine.
--
1.The machine is not turned on.
2.The Start/stop button was not pressed.
3.The presser foot lever is raised.
1.Turn on the machine.
Page
9
2.Press the Start/stop button.
3.Lower the presser foot lever.
Page 24
Page 17
4.The Start/stop button was pressed, even 4.Do not use Start/stop button when the Page 24
The sewing
machine
doesn't
though the foot controller is connected.
foot controller is connected. To use
Start/stop button, disconnect the foot
controller.
operate
5.A thread is caught in the hook race.
5.Remove the upper thread and bobbin Page 73
case. Turn the handwheel backwards
and forwards by hand and remove the
thread remnants.
6.The machine is not plugged in.
6.Connect the power line plug to the Page
electric outlet.
9
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STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART
A group patterns-10 (Direct patterns)
Width (mm) Length (mm)
Presser
Functions
Mirror/
Stitch Pattern
Reverse
Twin needle
Memory
Thread cutter
Auto-lock Elongation
Auto
3.5
Auto
2.5
Foot
T
Presser foot
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
0.0
3.5
3.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.0
1.0
2.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
T
T
T
T
T
E
D
D
D
Utility
stitches
/T
: Adjustments can be made.
B group patterns-50
Width (mm) Length (mm)
Functions
Mirror/
Presser
Foot
Stitch Pattern
Reverse
Twin needle
Memory Thread cutter
Auto-lock Elongation
Auto
3.5
Auto
2.5
Presser foot
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
E
T
F
F
T
A
A
T
T
D
D
D
D
D
0.0
3.5
3.5
3.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
7.0
3.5
5.0
5.0
7.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.5
5.0
6.0
5.0
7.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.0
1.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.0
1.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
Utility
stitches
/T
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
/T
/T
Buttonhole
stitches
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STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART
Width (mm) Length (mm)
Presser
Functions
Mirror/
Presser foot
Stitch Pattern
Reverse
Twin needle
Memory
Thread cutter
Auto-lock Elongation
Auto
7.0
Auto
0.5
Foot
D
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
7.0
6.0
6.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
3.5
2.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
D
D
D
A
A
D
D
H
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Buttonhole
stitches
Eyelet
stitches
2.0
2.0
Darning
stitches
Button sewing
stitches
Bar tack
stitches
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
Satin
stitches
Decorative
satin stitches
: Adjustments can be made.
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STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART
C group patterns-66
Width (mm) Length (mm)
Presser
Functions
Mirror/
Presser foot
Stitch Pattern
Reverse
Twin needle
Memory
Thread cutter
Auto-lock Elongation
Auto
5.0
Auto
2.5
Foot
A
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
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
6.0
4.0
4.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.5
3.5
4.0
3.5
6.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
5.0
6.0
5.0
5.0
6.0
5.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
5.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
6.0
7.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.0
1.5
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
2.0
1.5
2.5
2.0
1.5
3.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
1.5
2.5
1.5
2.0
1.0
1.5
2.0
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
T
T
T
T
A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
A
T
T
T
A
T
A
A
T
T
T
T
A
T
T
T
A
T
T
Cross
stitches
Quilt
stitches
Decorative
stitches
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STITCH ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART
Functions
Width (mm) Length (mm)
Presser
Foot
Stitch Pattern
Mirror/
Presser foot
Reverse
Twin needle
Memory
Thread cutter
Auto-lock Elongation
Auto
5.5
Auto
2.0
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
A
T
T
T
5.0
6.0
3.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
6.0
6.0
7.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
Decorative
stitches
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
: Adjustments can be made.
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