Brother Sewing Machine CE 500PRW User Manual

KNOWING YOUR  
SEWING MACHINE  
SEWING BASICS  
UTILITY STITCHES  
APPENDIX  
Computerized Sewing Machine  
Operation Manual  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:  
Read all instructions before using.  
DANGER  
- To reduce the risk of electric shock:  
1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine  
from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.  
WARNING  
- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:  
1. Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is  
used by or near children.  
2. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories  
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.  
3. Never operate this machine 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 machine to the nearest authorized  
dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.  
4. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the  
machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.  
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.  
6. Do not use outdoors.  
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being  
administered.  
8. To disconnect, turn the main switch to the symbol “{” position which represents off, then  
remove plug from outlet.  
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.  
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.  
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.  
12. Do not use bent needles.  
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.  
14. Switch the machine to the symbol “{” position when making any adjustments in the needle  
area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and  
the like.  
15. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or  
when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.  
16. This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without  
supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only)  
17. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine.  
18. If the Light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
This machine is intended for household use.  
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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY  
If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following.  
IMPORTANT  
If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut  
off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in  
the plug.  
NOTE  
The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is  
hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse  
approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the  
mark, rating as marked on plug.  
Always replace the fuse cover, never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.  
WARNING  
DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE  
LETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL  
OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.  
The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:  
Blue  
Neutral  
Live  
Brown  
As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured  
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter  
‘N’ or coloured black or blue.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter  
‘L’ or coloured red or brown.  
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CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE  
Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully  
enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine.  
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE  
For safe operation  
1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take-  
up lever, needle, or other moving parts.  
2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when:  
Operation is completed  
Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts  
A power failure occurs during use  
Maintaining the machine  
Leaving the machine unattended  
3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.  
4. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords.  
For a longer service life  
1. When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or  
store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.  
2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders  
can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.  
3. Do not drop or hit the machine.  
4. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser  
feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.  
For repair or adjustment  
In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in  
the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists,  
please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.  
The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.  
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CONTENTS  
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..........................................................5  
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ....................................................5  
The main parts ................................................................................................................................................. 5  
Needle and presser foot section ...................................................................................................................... 6  
Operation buttons ............................................................................................................................................. 6  
Operation panel ................................................................................................................................................ 7  
Flat bed attachment ......................................................................................................................................... 7  
ACCESSORIES .....................................................................................................................8  
Optional accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 8  
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE .....................................................................................9  
Power supply precautions ................................................................................................................................ 9  
Power supply .................................................................................................................................................... 9  
Foot controller ................................................................................................................................................ 10  
Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button) ..................................................... 10  
Changing the needle stop position ................................................................................................................. 10  
THREADING THE MACHINE ............................................................................................11  
Winding the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................ 11  
Lower threading ............................................................................................................................................. 14  
Upper threading ............................................................................................................................................. 16  
Drawing up the lower thread .......................................................................................................................... 19  
REPLACING THE NEEDLE .................................................................................................20  
Needle precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 20  
Needle types and their uses ........................................................................................................................... 20  
Checking the needle ...................................................................................................................................... 21  
Replacing the needle ..................................................................................................................................... 21  
Sewing with a twin needle .............................................................................................................................. 23  
REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT ......................................................................................24  
Replacing the presser foot ............................................................................................................................. 24  
Removing the presser foot holder .................................................................................................................. 25  
2. SEWING BASICS ...........................................................................................26  
SEWING ............................................................................................................................26  
General sewing procedure ............................................................................................................................. 26  
Selecting stitching .......................................................................................................................................... 27  
Starting to sew ............................................................................................................................................... 28  
Thread tension ............................................................................................................................................... 29  
USEFUL SEWING TIPS ......................................................................................................30  
Trial sewing .................................................................................................................................................... 30  
Changing the sewing direction ....................................................................................................................... 30  
Sewing curves ................................................................................................................................................ 30  
Sewing thick fabrics ....................................................................................................................................... 30  
Sewing thin fabrics ......................................................................................................................................... 31  
Sewing stretch fabrics .................................................................................................................................... 31  
Using a free-arm style .................................................................................................................................... 31  
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3. UTILITY STITCHES ........................................................................................32  
OVERCASTING STITCHES ................................................................................................32  
BASIC STITCHING ............................................................................................................33  
Basic stitching ................................................................................................................................................ 33  
BLIND HEM STITCHING ..................................................................................................34  
BUTTONHOLE SEWING ...................................................................................................35  
Button sewing ................................................................................................................................................. 38  
ZIPPER INSERTION ...........................................................................................................40  
SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE ............................................................41  
Stretch stitching .............................................................................................................................................. 41  
Elastic attaching ............................................................................................................................................. 41  
APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING ........................................................42  
Appliqués ....................................................................................................................................................... 42  
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ..................................................................................................................... 43  
Piecing ........................................................................................................................................................... 43  
Quilting ........................................................................................................................................................... 44  
Free-motion quilting ....................................................................................................................................... 45  
REINFORCEMENT STITCHING .........................................................................................46  
Triple stretch stitching .................................................................................................................................... 46  
Bar tack stitching ............................................................................................................................................ 46  
DECORATIVE STITCHING ................................................................................................48  
Fagoting ......................................................................................................................................................... 49  
Scallop stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 49  
Smocking ....................................................................................................................................................... 50  
Shell tuck stitching ......................................................................................................................................... 50  
Joining ............................................................................................................................................................ 51  
Heirloom stitching ........................................................................................................................................... 51  
4. APPENDIX .....................................................................................................52  
STITCH SETTINGS .............................................................................................................52  
Utility stitches ................................................................................................................................................. 52  
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................57  
Cleaning the machine surface ........................................................................................................................ 57  
Cleaning the bobbin case ............................................................................................................................... 57  
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................59  
ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................................62  
Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) .................................................................... 62  
INDEX ...............................................................................................................................63  
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1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE  
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS  
The main parts  
a Bobbin winder (page 11)  
This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the  
lower thread.  
j Operation panel (page 7)  
This is used to select the stitch and specify the various  
settings.  
b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16)  
k Handwheel  
This holds the spool of thread.  
Used to manually raise and lower the needle.  
c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23)  
This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with two  
needles.  
l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9)  
You can turn the main power and sewing light switch  
on and off.  
d Upper tension-control dial (page 29)  
m Jack/socket connector (page 9)  
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/  
socket connector.  
This controls the tension of the upper thread.  
e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16)  
This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin  
n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10)  
and then threading the machine.  
Plug in the foot controller plug.  
f Thread take-up lever (page 17)  
o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45)  
Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.  
g Thread cutter (page 29)  
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.  
p Presser foot lever (page 16)  
Used to raise and lower the presser foot.  
h Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment  
(pages 7 and 31)  
q Foot controller (page 10)  
You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to  
start and stop sewing.  
i Operation buttons (page 6)  
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing  
machine model.  
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Needle and presser foot section  
d Presser foot holder screw  
Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser  
foot holder in place.  
e Presser foot  
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the  
fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate  
presser foot for the selected stitching.  
f Feed dogs  
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.  
g Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick-  
set bobbin)  
You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.  
h Bobbin cover  
Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.  
i Needle plate  
The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing  
straight seams.  
a Buttonhole lever  
Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes  
and bar tacks.  
j Needle bar thread guide  
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.  
b Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle  
k Needle clamp screw  
threader) (page 17)  
Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place.  
c Presser foot holder  
The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.  
Operation buttons  
The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.  
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model.  
a Presser foot lever  
Buttons provided on some models  
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower  
the presser foot.  
c Start/stop button  
(for models equipped with the  
start/stop button)  
Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The  
machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of  
sewing while the button is depressed. When sewing is  
stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details,  
refer to “Starting to sew” (page 28).  
b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button  
Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew  
reverse stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping  
the button pressed down to sew in the opposite  
direction. For details, refer to “Sewing reinforcement  
stitches” (page 29).  
d Needle position button  
(for models equipped with  
the needle position button)  
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the  
needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.  
e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the  
sewing speed controller)  
Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing  
speed.  
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Operation panel  
Flat bed attachment  
The operation panel, located on the front of the  
sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and  
specify how the stitch will be sewn.  
The accessories are stored in a compartment inside  
the flat bed attachment.  
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Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to  
a
open it.  
a LCD (Liquid crystal display)  
The selected stitch (1), presser foot that should be used  
(2), stitch length in millimeters (3), and stitch width in  
millimeters (4) are displayed.  
a Flat bed attachment  
b Storage compartment  
b Stitch selection keys  
Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the  
number for the stitch that you wish to use. For details,  
refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 27).  
Note  
c Stitch length adjustment key  
Put the accessories in the bag, and then  
store the bag inside the compartment. If the  
accessories are not in a bag, they may fall  
out, and be lost or damaged.  
Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the “–”  
side to reduce the stitch length; press the “+” side to  
increase the stitch length.)  
d Stitch width adjustment key  
Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the “–”  
side to reduce the stitch width; press the “+” side to  
increase the stitch width.)  
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ACCESSORIES  
The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you  
be able to carry out most sewing tasks.  
Note  
(For U.S.A. only)  
Foot controller: Model T  
This foot controller can be used on the following machine models: CS-100, CS-6000, CS-6000i, CS-4000,  
ES-2400, ES-2000, EX-660, CE-4000, BC-1000, HS-1000, XR-7700, CE-5000PRW, SM-6500PRW  
The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122)  
1.  
9.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
75/11 1 needle  
90/14 1 needle  
100/16 1 needle  
Part Code  
U.S.A. / Canada Others  
XC2691-031  
XC3098-031  
X53840-331  
Part Code  
No.  
Part Name  
No.  
Part Name  
U.S.A. / Canada  
Others  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Buttonhole foot “A”  
Overcasting foot “G”  
Monogramming foot “N”  
Zipper foot “I”  
Zigzag foot “J” (on machine)  
Blind stitch foot “R”  
Button fitting foot “M”  
Seam ripper  
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Bobbin (4)  
SA156  
XA5539-151  
10 Needle set  
XC8834-021  
11 Twin needle  
12 Cleaning brush  
13 Screwdriver  
14 Extra spool pin  
131096-121  
X59476-021  
X55467-021  
130920-021  
X59370-021  
XC3021-031  
XC4051-031  
X59375-121  
XD0501-021 (EU area)  
XC8816-021 (Other areas)  
15 Foot controller  
X54243-001  
Optional accessories  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Part Code  
U.S.A. / Canada  
Part Code  
No.  
Part Name  
Walking Foot  
No.  
Part Name  
Others  
U.S.A. / Canada  
Others  
F016N:  
XC2215-002  
F033N:  
1
2
3
SA140  
SA129  
SA125  
4
5
Quilting guide  
Eyelet punch  
SA132  
XC2214-002  
F005N:  
XC1948-002  
F001N:  
XC1944-002  
Quilting Foot  
135793-001  
1/4-Inch Quilting  
Foot  
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USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE  
Power supply precautions  
1
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.  
WARNING  
Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in  
fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.  
Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:  
• When you are away from the machine  
• After using the machine  
• When the power fails during use  
• When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection  
• During electrical storms  
CAUTION  
Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them. Fire  
or electric shock may result.  
Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.  
When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to remove it from  
the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.  
Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled.  
Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These things may damage the  
cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your  
authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use.  
Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a fire may  
result.  
To turn off the machine, set the main power  
switch to “{”.  
c
Power supply  
X The sewing lamp goes off when the  
machine is turned off.  
Insert the plug into a wall outlet.  
a
Note  
If a power outage occurs while the sewing  
machine is being operated, turn off the  
sewing machine and unplug the power  
supply cord. When restarting the sewing  
machine, follow the necessary procedure to  
correctly operate the machine.  
a Main power switch  
b Jack/socket connector  
(For U.S.A. only)  
This appliance has a polarized plug (one  
blade wider than the other). To reduce the  
risk of electric shock, this plug is intended  
to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If  
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,  
reverse the plug.  
Set the main power switch to “I”.  
b
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified  
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do  
not modify the plug in any way.  
X The sewing lamp comes on when the  
machine is turned on.  
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Sewing speed controller  
(for models equipped with  
the start/stop button)  
Foot controller  
Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on  
the rear side of the sewing machine.  
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or  
a
right to select the desired sewing speed.  
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to  
sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed  
controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.  
a Foot controller jack/socket  
CAUTION  
When connecting the foot controller, be sure  
to turn off the sewing machine in order to  
prevent the machine from accidentally being  
started.  
a Sewing speed controller  
• The speed set using the sewing speed  
controller is the foot controller’s maximum  
sewing speed.  
When you press the foot controller down lightly, the  
machine will run at a low speed. When you press  
harder, the machine’s speed will increase. When you  
take your foot off the foot controller, the machine  
will stop.  
Changing the needle stop position  
Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in  
the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, the machine can  
be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped.  
Turn off the sewing machine.  
a
Slower  
Faster  
You should make sure that nothing is placed on the  
foot controller when the machine is not in use.  
Hold down the “–” side of  
key) on the left and turn on the sewing machine.  
After turning on the sewing machine, release  
(stitch selection  
b
CAUTION  
Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build  
up on the foot controller. Doing so could  
cause a fire or an electric shock.  
the “–” side of  
(stitch selection key).  
Note  
When the foot controller is plugged in, the  
start/stop button cannot be used to start or  
stop sewing (only for models equipped with  
the start/stop button).  
X The needle stop position changes to the  
raised position.  
Memo  
• Perform the same operation to change the  
needle stop position to the lowered position.  
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THREADING THE MACHINE  
Winding the bobbin  
1
This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin.  
• For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13.  
a Pre-tension disk  
b Bobbin winder shaft  
c Bobbin  
CAUTION  
Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing  
machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine.  
We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from other models, the  
machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the  
same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151).  
Actual size  
11.5 mm  
(7/16 inch)  
This model  
Other models  
Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and  
then put a spool of thread on this pin.  
Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft  
and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.  
Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the  
spring on the shaft slides into the groove of  
the bobbin.  
a
b
d
Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk.  
CAUTION  
If the spool of thread is not in the right place,  
the thread may tangle on the spool pin.  
1
2
Pass the end of the thread through the hole on  
the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin.  
c
a Spring on the shaft  
b Groove of the bobbin  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
e
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While holding the end of the thread, gently  
press the foot controller or press (start/  
stop button) (for models equipped with the  
start/stop button) to wind the thread around  
the bobbin a few times. Then stop the  
machine.  
Press the foot controller or press  
stop button) (for models equipped with the  
start/stop button) to start.  
(start/  
f
i
Note  
If the sewing machine is to be operated  
using the foot controller, connect the foot  
controller before turning on the machine.  
When the foot controller is plugged in, the  
start/stop button cannot be used to start or  
stop sewing (only for models equipped with  
the start/stop button).  
When the bobbin seems full and begins  
spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot  
j
controller or press  
(start/stop button) (for  
models equipped with the start/stop button).  
Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft  
to the left and remove the bobbin.  
k
l
Slide the sewing speed controller back to its  
original position (for models equipped with  
the sewing speed controller).  
Memo  
Trim the excess thread above the bobbin.  
When the sewing machine is started or the  
handwheel is turned after winding the  
thread around the bobbin, the machine will  
make a clicking sound; this is not a  
malfunction.  
g
The needle bar does not move when you  
slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Make sure you follow the instructions  
carefully. If you do not cut the thread  
completely, and the bobbin is wound, when  
the thread runs low it may tangle around the  
bobbin and cause the needle to break.  
Not winding the bobbin properly may cause  
the thread tension to loosen, and may break  
the needle.  
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right  
(to set the speed to fast). (For models  
h
equipped with the sewing speed controller.)  
2
1
a Wound evenly  
b Wound poorly  
a Sewing speed controller  
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Slide the sewing speed controller to the right  
(to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped  
with the sewing speed controller).  
For models equipped with the fast bobbin  
f
winding system  
Follow steps 1 through 2 of the procedure in  
“Winding the bobbin” to pass the thread  
a
around the pre-tension disk (page 11).  
1
Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft  
b
so that the spring on the shaft fits into the  
notch in the bobbin.  
a Sewing speed controller  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
g
h
Press the foot controller or press  
stop button) (for models equipped with the  
(start/  
start/stop button) to start.  
a Notch  
b Bobbin winder shaft spring  
Note  
Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.  
If the sewing machine is to be operated  
using the foot controller, connect the foot  
controller before turning on the machine.  
When the foot controller is plugged in, the  
start/stop button cannot be used to start or  
stop sewing (only for models equipped with  
the start/stop button).  
c
While holding the thread that wraps around the  
pre-tension disk with your left hand, use your  
d
When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take  
your foot off the foot controller or press  
(start/stop button) (for models equipped with  
the start/stop button).  
right hand to wind the free end of the thread  
clockwise around the bobbin five or six times.  
i
Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft  
to the left and remove the bobbin.  
j
k
Slide the sewing speed controller back to its  
original position (for models equipped with  
the sewing speed controller).  
Pull the thread to the right and pass it through  
the slit in the bobbin winder seat.  
e
CAUTION  
Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the  
thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.  
a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter)  
X The thread is cut to a suitable length.  
CAUTION  
Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is  
wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built  
into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may  
become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend  
or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out.  
2
1
a Wound evenly  
b Wound poorly  
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Slide the button and open the cover.  
b
Memo  
1
2
When the sewing machine is started or the  
handwheel is turned after winding the  
thread around the bobbin, the machine will  
make a clicking sound; this is not a  
malfunction.  
The needle bar does not move when you  
slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.  
a Cover  
b Slide button  
Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in  
the direction shown by the arrow.  
c
Lower threading  
Install the bobbin wound with thread.  
• For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page 15.  
CAUTION  
Winding the bobbin improperly may cause  
the thread tension to loosen, breaking the  
needle and resulting in injury.  
• Only use bobbins that were designed to be  
used with this machine.  
CAUTION  
Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread  
unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls  
in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread  
tension to be incorrect or break the needle.  
1
2
a Wound evenly  
b Wound poorly  
Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin  
d
down with your finger, and then pass the  
thread through the slit, as shown.  
• Make sure that the thread is correctly  
inserted through the tension-adjusting spring  
of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re-  
insert the thread.  
The bobbin was designed specifically for this  
sewing machine. If bobbins from other  
models are used, the machine will not operate  
correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or  
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156,  
SFB: XA5539-151).  
Actual size  
11.5 mm  
(7/16 inch)  
This model  
Other models  
CAUTION  
Make sure you turn the power off while  
threading the machine. If you accidentally  
step on the foot controller and the machine  
starts to sew, you could be injured.  
1
a Tension-adjusting spring  
Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in  
place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on  
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning  
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or  
press (needle position button) (for models  
e
a
equipped with the needle position button), and  
raise the presser foot lever.  
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the right side (see arrow b) until the cover  
clicks into place.  
• Make sure that the thread is correctly  
inserted through the tension-adjusting spring  
of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re-  
insert the thread.  
1
• Replace the cover so that the end of the  
thread comes out from the left side of the  
cover (as shown by the line in the diagram).  
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin  
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning  
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or  
a
1
press  
(needle position button) (for models  
a Tension-adjusting spring  
equipped with the needle position button), and  
raise the presser foot lever.  
Memo  
Slide the button and open the cover.  
The order that the bobbin thread should be  
passed through the bobbin case is indicated  
by marks around the bobbin case. Be sure  
to thread the machine as indicated.  
b
1
2
a Cover  
b Slide button  
Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread  
through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it.  
c
Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in  
place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on  
the right side (see arrow b) until the cover  
clicks into place.  
d
• Only use bobbins that were designed to be  
used with this machine.  
CAUTION  
Memo  
Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread  
unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls  
in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread  
tension to be incorrect or break the needle.  
You can begin sewing immediately without  
drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want  
to draw up the bobbin thread before you  
start to sew, follow to the procedure in  
“Drawing up the lower thread” (page 19).  
1
a Cutter  
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Upper threading  
Set the upper thread and thread the needle.  
• For details on the needle threader, see page 17.  
a Spool pin  
b Thread guide  
c Mark on the handwheel  
CAUTION  
Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle.  
Raise the presser foot using the presser foot  
lever.  
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel  
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the  
mark on the wheel points up, or press  
(needle position button) (for models equipped  
with the needle position button) once or twice  
to raise the needle.  
a
b
or  
a Presser foot lever  
a Mark  
b Needle position button  
• If the needle is not correctly raised, the  
sewing machine can not be threaded. Be  
sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark  
on the wheel points up before threading the  
sewing machine.  
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Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and  
then put a spool of thread on this pin.  
c
Note  
If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the  
upper thread cannot be wrapped around the  
thread take-up lever. Make sure you raise  
the presser foot lever and the thread take-up  
lever before you feed the upper thread.  
If you incorrectly feed the thread you may  
cause sewing problems.  
CAUTION  
If the spool of thread is in the wrong place, or  
is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on  
the spool pin and cause the needle to break.  
1
Feed the upper thread as shown in the figure  
on the previous page.  
d
Using the needle threader (for models  
Make sure you guide the thread through the  
thread take-up lever from right to left.  
equipped with the needle threader)  
e
CAUTION  
The needle threader can only be used with  
home sewing machine needles size 75/11-  
100/16. Check the table on page 20 for the  
appropriate needle and thread combinations.  
If you are using transparent nylon mono-  
filament thread, you can only use needles in  
the range of 90/14-100/16.  
a Thread take-up lever  
You cannot use the needle threader if you are  
using decorative threads or special needles,  
such as the twin needle and wing needle.  
If you are using those types of threads or  
needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand.  
Make sure the main power switch is off when  
threading the needle by hand.  
Put the thread behind the needle bar thread  
guide above the needle.  
The thread can easily be passed behind the  
needle bar thread guide by holding the thread  
in your left hand, then feeding the thread with  
your right hand.  
f
Follow steps 1 through 6 of the procedure in  
“Upper threading” to thread the machine to  
a
the needle bar thread guide.  
Lower the presser foot lever.  
b
a Needle bar thread guide  
While lowering the needle threader lever,  
hook the thread onto the guide.  
c
Thread the needle from front to back and pull  
out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread.  
g
a 5 cm (2 inch)  
a Needle holder  
b Needle threader lever  
c Guide  
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Fully lower the needle threader lever.  
Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through  
the needle toward the back of the sewing  
machine.  
d
g
X The end of the needle threader rotates  
toward you and the hook passes  
through the eye of the needle.  
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.  
e
a 5 cm (2 inch)  
Note  
If you incorrectly feed the thread you may  
cause sewing problems.  
a Hook  
b Thread  
While lightly holding the thread, release the  
needle threader lever. The hook will pull the  
thread through the needle.  
f
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Drawing up the lower thread  
Lightly hold the end of the upper thread.  
Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads  
and pull them toward the back of the machine  
under the presser foot.  
a
d
1
a Upper thread  
While holding the end of the upper thread,  
raise the needle either by turning the  
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so  
that the mark on the wheel points up or by  
a Upper thread  
b Lower thread  
b
For models equipped with the quick-set  
bobbin  
pressing  
(needle position button) (for  
You can begin sewing immediately without  
drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing  
gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower  
thread by hand so that some thread will be left  
over. Before you draw up the lower thread, put  
the bobbin back in.  
models equipped with the needle position  
button) once or twice.  
or  
Pass the thread along the slit in the direction  
of the arrow, and leave it there without  
a
cutting it.  
a Mark  
b Needle position button  
Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower  
thread.  
c
• The bobbin cover should still be removed.  
Draw up the lower thread as described in  
steps 1 to 4.  
b
Replace the bobbin cover.  
c
a Upper thread  
b Lower thread  
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REPLACING THE NEEDLE  
This section provides information on sewing machine needles.  
Needle precautions  
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these  
precautions is extremely dangerous. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.  
CAUTION  
Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the  
machine.  
Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury.  
Needle types and their uses  
The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the  
following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.  
Thread  
Fabric Type/Application  
Broadcloth  
Size of Needle  
Type  
Size  
Cotton thread  
Synthetic thread  
6080  
Medium  
Taffeta  
weight  
75/11–90/14  
fabrics  
Flannel,  
Gabardine  
Silk thread  
5080  
6080  
Lawn  
Georgette  
Challis, Satin  
Denim  
Cotton thread  
Synthetic thread  
Silk thread  
Thin  
65/9–75/11  
fabrics  
5080  
3050  
Cotton thread  
Synthetic thread  
Silk thread  
Thick  
fabrics  
90/14–100/16  
Corduroy  
Tweed  
50  
Jersey  
Ball point needle  
(golden colored)  
75/11–90/14  
Stretch  
fabrics  
Thread for knits  
5060  
Tricot  
Cotton thread  
Synthetic thread  
Silk thread  
Easily frayed fabrics  
For top-stitching  
5080  
65/9–90/14  
Synthetic thread  
Silk thread  
30  
90/14–100/16  
Memo  
The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the  
needle.  
Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur.  
Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn.  
A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.  
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CAUTION  
Replacing the needle  
The appropriate fabric, thread and needle  
combinations are shown in the table on the  
previous page. If the combination of the  
fabric, thread and needle is not correct,  
particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such  
as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to  
75/11), the needle may bend or break. In  
addition, the stitching may be uneven or  
puckered or there may be skipped stitches.  
Replace the needle as described below. Use the  
screwdriver and a needle that has been determined  
to be straight according to the instructions in  
“Checking the needle” .  
1
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel  
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the  
a
mark on the wheel points up. (With models  
equipped with  
(needle position button),  
raise the needle by pressing  
twice.)  
once or  
Checking the needle  
Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous  
since the needle may break while the machine is  
being operated.  
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the  
needle on a flat surface and check that the distance  
between the needle and the flat surface is even.  
or  
a Mark  
b Needle position button  
1
2
Turn off the sewing machine.  
b
a Flat side  
b Needle type marking  
CAUTION  
Correct needle  
Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn  
off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries  
may occur if the foot controller or the start/  
stop button is accidentally pressed and the  
machine starts sewing.  
1
Lower the presser foot lever.  
a Flat surface  
c
Incorrect needle  
If the distance between the needle and the flat  
surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use  
a bent needle.  
a Presser foot lever  
1
a Flat surface  
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Hold the needle with your left hand, and then  
use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp  
screw counterclockwise to remove the  
needle.  
While holding the needle with your left hand,  
use the screwdriver to tighten the needle  
clamp screw by turning it clockwise.  
d
f
Note  
The needle can be removed by simply  
loosening the needle clamp screw about  
one turn. (If the needle clamp screw is  
loosened too much, the needle clamp  
(which holds the needle) may fall off.  
Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp  
screw too much.)  
Install the twin needle in the same way.  
CAUTION  
Be sure to insert the needle until it touches  
the needle stopper and securely tighten the  
needle clamp screw with the screwdriver,  
otherwise the needle may break or damage  
may result.  
a Screwdriver  
b Needle clamp screw  
• Do not apply strong force when loosening or  
tightening the needle clamp screw,  
otherwise certain parts of the sewing  
machine may be damaged.  
Installing the needle clamp  
If the needle clamp is removed, follow the  
procedure below to attach it to the needle bar.  
As seen from the front of the machine, slide  
the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that  
a
the needle clamp screw is on the right side  
and the needle bar thread guide is at the  
bottom.  
With the flat side of the needle toward the  
rear of the machine, insert the needle until it  
touches the needle stopper.  
e
a Needle clamp screw  
b Needle bar thread guide  
c Needle bar  
Align the bottom edge of the needle holder  
with the end of the needle bar, and then  
b
tighten the needle clamp screw.  
a Needle stopper  
a Needle bar  
b Needle holder  
c Needle clamp screw  
d Align  
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Sewing with a twin needle  
We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same  
color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches.  
For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch settings” (page 52).  
1
CAUTION  
Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles  
could break, and damage the machine.  
Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you.  
You can not use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand,  
from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine.  
When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or  
the machine may be damaged.  
Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may  
be damaged.  
After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that  
the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.  
When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the  
machine may be damaged.  
When changing the sewing direction, be sure to raise the needle before turning the fabric. If the fabric is  
turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may bend or break.  
Thread the right needle from front to back.  
Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar  
thread guide.  
Twin needle threading  
f
Attach the twin needle.  
Attach the twin needle in the same way as a  
a
single needle (page 21).  
Attach the extra spool pin.  
Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of  
b
the machine. Put the second spool of thread  
onto the extra spool pin.  
a Left needle thread passes through the needle bar  
thread guide.  
b Right needle thread passes in front of the needle  
bar thread guide.  
c Needle bar thread guide  
Note  
Models equipped with a needle threader  
You cannot use the needle threader to  
thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the  
twin needle by hand, from front to back.  
Using the needle threader may damage the  
machine.  
a First spool  
b Second spool  
Use the thread from the first spool to thread  
the machine to the needle bar thread guide.  
The path for threading the machine to the  
needle bar thread guide is the same as for  
normally threading the machine (for a single  
needle). See page 17 for more details.  
c
CAUTION  
When using the twin needle, be sure to attach  
zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may  
break or the machine may be damaged.  
Thread the left needle from front to back.  
d
Use the thread from the second spool to thread  
the machine to the thread take-up lever.  
e
The path for threading the machine to the  
thread take-up lever is the same as for normally  
threading the machine (for a single needle).  
See page 17 for more details.  
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REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT  
CAUTION  
Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the  
controller, the machine will start and you may be injured.  
Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong presser  
foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.  
Only use presser feet that have been designed to be used with this machine. Using other any presser feet  
may cause an accident or injury.  
Press the black button at the back of the  
presser foot holder to release the presser foot.  
d
Replacing the presser foot  
Replace the presser foot as described below.  
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel  
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the  
a
mark on the wheel points up. (With models  
equipped with  
(needle position button),  
raise the needle by pressing  
once or twice.)  
a Black button  
b Presser foot holder  
or  
Place a different presser foot below the holder  
so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the  
shank in the holder.  
e
Position the presser foot so the letter indicating  
the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is positioned to  
be read.  
a Mark  
b Needle position button  
If the sewing machine has been turned on,  
turn it off.  
b
CAUTION  
a Presser foot holder  
b Shank  
c Pin  
Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to  
turn off the sewing machine, otherwise  
injuries may occur if the foot controller or the  
start/stop button is accidentally pressed and  
the machine starts sewing.  
Note  
The presser foot to be used with each stitch  
appears in the LCD. To select a stitch, refer  
to “Selecting stitching” (page 27).  
Raise the presser foot lever.  
c
a Presser foot lever  
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Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the  
presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the  
presser foot holder.  
Attaching the presser foot holder  
f
Align the presser foot holder with the lower-  
a
left side of the presser bar.  
1
a Presser foot lever  
X The presser foot is attached.  
Raise the presser foot lever to check that the  
presser foot is securely attached.  
g
a Presser foot holder  
b Presser bar  
Hold the presser foot holder in place with  
your right hand, and then tighten the screw  
b
using the screwdriver in your left hand.  
Removing the presser foot  
holder  
Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the  
sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that  
does not use the presser foot holder, such as the  
quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the  
presser foot holder.  
a Screwdriver  
b Presser foot holder  
c Presser foot holder screw  
Note  
Removing the presser foot holder  
If the presser foot holder is not correctly  
installed, the thread tension will be  
incorrect.  
Remove the presser foot.  
a
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 24).  
Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot  
holder screw.  
b
a Screwdriver  
b Presser foot holder  
c Presser foot holder screw  
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2 SEWING BASICS  
SEWING  
Basic sewing operations are described below.  
Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.  
CAUTION  
While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your  
hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur.  
Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may  
break.  
Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.  
Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend.  
General sewing procedure  
Follow the basic procedures below to sew.  
Turn on the  
machine.  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
1
2
For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Power supply” (page 9).  
Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn.  
For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 27).  
Select the stitch.  
Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch.  
For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 24).  
Attach the presser  
foot.  
3
4
Position the fabric, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, cut the  
threads.  
For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 28).  
Start sewing.  
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[Example] Selecting stitch  
Press the stitch selection keys to select stitch 04.  
With on the right, select “4”, and with  
.
Selecting stitching  
a
Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired  
stitch.  
When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight  
stitch ( left needle position) is selected.  
on the left, select “0”.  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
a
2
Press the “+” or “–” side of  
length adjustment key) to increase or reduce  
the stitch length.  
(stitch  
b
Press  
number of the selected stitch is displayed.  
Press the “+” or “–” side of to increase or  
reduce the number by one. Pressing on the  
(stitch selection keys). The  
b
a Stitch length adjustment key  
b Short  
c Long  
right changes the digit on the right and pressing  
on the left changes the digit on the left.  
Press the “+” or “–” side of  
adjustment key) to increase or reduce the  
stitch width.  
(stitch width  
c
X The stitch is selected.  
a Stitch width adjustment key  
b Narrow  
c Wide  
Attach the presser foot.  
c
Note  
Note  
When the stitch length or stitch width is  
changed from the standard setting,  
The presser foot to be used is indicated by  
the letter (G, A, J, N, or R) below  
the right of the stitch number.  
to  
around  
or  
disappears from the LCD.  
When the stitch length or stitch width is  
reset back to the standard setting,  
reappears around  
or  
in the LCD.  
If the stitch width of the selected stitch  
cannot be adjusted, “--” appears to the right  
of  
in the LCD.  
If necessary, adjust the stitch length and  
width.  
d
• For details on sewing with each of the utility  
stitches, refer to the following example.  
CAUTION  
After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn  
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)  
and check that the needle does not touch the  
presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,  
the needle may bend or break.  
If the stitches are bunched together, increase  
the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the  
stitches bunched together may result in the  
needle bending or breaking.  
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Lower the presser foot lever.  
e
Starting to sew  
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel  
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark  
on the wheel points up. (With models equipped  
a
with  
(needle position button), raise the  
needle by pressing  
once or twice.)  
a Presser foot lever  
On models equipped with a sewing speed  
controller, slide the sewing speed controller  
to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed.  
Refer to “Sewing speed controller” (page 10).  
f
or  
a Mark  
b Needle position button  
Raise the presser foot lever.  
b
a Sewing speed controller  
Slowly press down on the foot controller.  
g
(With models equipped with  
button), if the foot controller is not connected,  
press once.)  
(start/stop  
a Presser foot lever  
Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass  
the thread under the presser foot, and then  
pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread toward  
the rear of the machine.  
c
or  
a Start/stop button  
X The machine starts sewing.  
Take your foot off the foot controller, or press  
(start/stop button) once (if the machine  
h
i
j
a 5 cm (2 inch)  
was started by pressing  
(start/stop button))  
While holding the end of the thread and the  
fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel  
toward you (counterclockwise) with your  
right hand to lower the needle to the starting  
point of the stitching.  
(for models equipped with the start/stop  
button).  
X The machine stops sewing.  
d
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel  
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the  
mark on the wheel points up. (With models  
equipped with  
(needle position button),  
raise the needle by pressing  
once or  
twice.)  
Raise the presser foot lever.  
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Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine,  
and then pass the threads through the thread  
cutter to cut them.  
k
Thread tension  
The thread tension will affect the quality of your  
stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change  
fabric or thread.  
Memo  
We recommend that you do a test sample  
on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.  
2
Correct tension  
Correct tension is important as too much or too  
little tension will weaken your seams or cause  
puckers on your fabric.  
a Thread cutter  
1
Memo  
When the foot controller is plugged in,  
(start/stop button) cannot be used to start or  
stop sewing.  
a Wrong side  
b Surface  
c Upper thread  
d Lower thread  
2
When sewing is stopped, the needle remains  
lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be  
set so that the needle will stay up when  
sewing is stopped. For details on setting the  
machine so that the needles stay up when  
sewing is stopped, refer to “Changing the  
needle stop position” (page 10).  
3
4
Upper tension is too tight  
Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.  
1
a Wrong side  
b Surface  
c Upper thread  
2
Sewing reinforcement stitches  
d Lower thread  
e Loops appear on  
surface of fabric  
When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag  
stitches that are secured with reverse stitching,  
3
5
pressing  
(reverse/reinforcement stitch button)  
4
sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top  
of each other.  
Solution  
Reduce the tension by turning the upper  
tension-control dial to a lower number.  
4
Upper tension is too loose  
Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.  
2
1
5
1
a Reverse stitching  
b Reinforcement stitching  
a Wrong side  
b Surface  
c Upper thread  
d Lower thread  
e Loops appear on  
2
Memo  
Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement  
stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that  
is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch  
settings” (page 52).  
wrong side of  
fabric  
3
4
Solution  
Increase the tension by turning the upper  
tension-control dial to a higher number.  
4
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USEFUL SEWING TIPS  
Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when  
sewing your project.  
Lower the presser foot lever and continue  
sewing.  
c
Trial sewing  
After you select a stitch, the machine automatically  
sets the stitch width and length for the stitch that is  
selected.  
Sewing curves  
Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing  
direction to sew around the curve.  
However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since,  
depending on the type of fabric and stitching being  
sewn, the desired results may not be achieved.  
For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread  
that are the same as those used for your project, and  
check the thread tension and stitch length and width.  
Since the results differ depending on the type of  
stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn,  
perform the trial sewing under the same conditions  
that will be used with your project.  
When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag  
stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain  
a finer stitch.  
Changing the sewing  
direction  
When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the  
sewing machine.  
a
Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the  
needle was raised, lower the needle either by  
turning the handwheel toward you  
(counterclockwise) or by pressing  
(needle  
position button) once (for models equipped  
with the needle position button).  
Sewing thick fabrics  
CAUTION  
If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot  
If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser  
foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to  
bring the presser foot to its highest position.  
When using the twin needle, be sure to raise  
the needle before changing the sewing  
direction. If the fabric is turned while the  
needle is lowered, the needle may bend or  
break.  
Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the  
fabric.  
b
Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.  
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If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does  
not feed at the beginning of stitching  
Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that  
keeps the presser foot level.  
Sewing thin fabrics  
When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become  
misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If  
this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material  
under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric.  
When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess  
paper.  
a Sewing direction  
2
When you encounter a seam that is too thick  
a
to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot  
lever.  
Press the black button on the left side of the  
foot. Keep the button held in and lower the  
a Stabilizer material or paper  
b
presser foot.  
Sewing stretch fabrics  
First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then  
sew without stretching the fabric.  
a Black button  
a Basting  
Release the button. The foot will lock in place  
c
level with the seam, allowing the fabric to  
Using a free-arm style  
feed.  
Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular  
and hard-to-reach areas. To change your machine to  
the free-arm style, lift out the flat bed attachment.  
Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to  
release it.  
a
• Once the trouble spot has been passed, the  
foot will return to its normal position.  
CAUTION  
If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is  
sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much  
force, the needle may bend or break.  
a Flat bed attachment  
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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————  
3 UTILITY STITCHES  
OVERCASTING STITCHES  
You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also  
useful for sewing stretch materials.  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Overcasting and attach-  
ing appliqués  
3.5  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
0.0–4.0  
(0–3/16)  
Yes  
( J )  
***  
Yes  
*
Zigzag stitch  
J
J
04 04 04 04  
05 05 05 05  
06 06 06 06  
07 07 07 07  
08 08 08 08  
Rev.  
(1/8)  
(1/16)  
Overcasting on medium  
weight or stretch fabrics,  
attaching elastic, darn-  
ing, etc.  
3-point zig-  
zag stitch  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
Yes  
**  
**  
**  
**  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) ( J )  
Overcasting on thin or  
medium weight fabrics  
3.5  
2.5–5.0  
2.0  
1.0–4.0  
G
G
J
No  
(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Overcasting  
stitch  
Overcasting on thick fab-  
rics  
5.0  
2.5–5.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
No  
(3/16) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Overcasting on stretch  
fabrics  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.5–4.0  
Yes  
(3/32) (1/32–3/16) ( J )  
*Rev.: Reverse  
**Rfc.: Reinforcement  
***Do not use reverse stitching.  
Attach overcasting foot “G” or zigzag foot “J”.  
Select a stitch.  
Sew with the edge of the fabric against the  
presser foot guide.  
a
b
d
1
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”  
(page 27).  
Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric  
against the guide of the presser foot, and then  
lower the presser foot lever.  
c
a Needle drop point  
CAUTION  
After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn  
the handwheel toward you  
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle  
does not touch the presser foot. If the needle  
hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or  
break.  
a Guide  
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BASIC STITCHING  
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching.  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Basic stitching, sewing  
gathers or pintucks, etc.  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–5.0  
*
*
***  
Yes  
Left  
J
J
J
00 00 00 00  
No  
Rev.  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
Attaching zippers, basic  
01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing  
gathers or pintucks, etc.  
2.5  
0.2–5.0  
Yes  
***  
Yes  
Center  
Rev.  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16) ( J )  
3
Attaching sleeves, sew-  
Triple  
stretch stitch  
ing inseams, sewing  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.5–4.0  
**  
02 02 02 02  
No  
No  
Rfc.  
stretch fabrics and deco-  
(3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
rative stitching  
*Rev.: Reverse  
**Rfc.: Reinforcement  
***Do not use reverse stitching.  
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.  
f
Basic stitching  
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”  
(page 28).  
Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.  
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
Select a stitch.  
b
c
Changing the needle position  
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”  
(page 27).  
With the straight stitch (left needle position) and  
the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be  
adjusted. Pressing the “+” side of the stitch width  
adjustment key moves the needle to the right;  
pressing the “–” side of the stitch width  
Lower the needle into the fabric at the  
beginning of the stitching.  
d
e
adjustment key moves the needle to the left.  
Start sewing.  
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”  
(page 28).  
• For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement  
stitches, refer to “Sewing reinforcement  
stitches” (page 29).  
a Stitch width adjustment key  
b Left needle position  
c Right needle position  
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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————  
BLIND HEM STITCHING  
You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing.  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Blind hem stitching on  
medium weight fabrics  
0
2.0  
1.0–3.5  
*
*
R
R
09 09 09 09  
10 10 10 10  
3 – –3  
3 – –3  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
(0)  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8)  
Blind hem  
stitch  
Blind hem stitching on  
stretch fabrics  
0
(0)  
2.0  
1.0–3.5  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8)  
*Rfc.: Reinforcement  
Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the  
hem, and then baste it about 5 mm (3/16 inch)  
from the edge of the fabric. Fold back the fabric  
along the basting, and then position the fabric  
with the wrong side facing up.  
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold  
a
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold,  
adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly  
catches the fold by pressing the “+” side of the  
stitch width adjustment key.  
a Wrong side of fabric  
b Right side of fabric  
If the needle does not catch the hem fold  
If the needle does not catch the hem fold, adjust  
the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches  
the fold by pressing the “-” side of the stitch width  
adjustment key.  
a Wrong side of fabric  
b Basting  
c Desired edge of hem  
d 5 mm (3/16 inch)  
Attach blind hem foot “R”.  
Select a stitch.  
b
c
d
Position the fabric with the edge of the folded  
hem against the guide of the presser foot, and  
then lower the presser foot lever.  
Check that the needle slightly catches the fold  
of the hem.  
a Wrong side of fabric  
b Right side of fabric  
• For details on changing the stitch width,  
refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 27).  
Sew with the fold of the hem against the  
presser foot guide.  
e
f
R
Remove the basting stitching and turn the  
fabric right side up.  
a Needle  
b Needle drop point  
c Fold of hem  
d Wrong side of fabric  
e Guide  
a Wrong side of fabric  
b Right side of fabric  
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BUTTONHOLE SEWING  
Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on.  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Horizontal buttonholes  
29 29 29 25 on thin and medium  
weight fabrics  
*
5.0  
3.0-5.0  
0.4  
0.2-1.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
J
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
(3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/64) (1/64-1/16)  
Secured buttoholes for  
30 30 30 26 fabrics that have back-  
ings  
*
5.0  
3.0–5.0  
0.4  
0.2–1.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
(3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/64) (1/64-1/16)  
3
*
Buttonholes for stretch or  
31 31 31 27  
6.0  
3.0–6.0  
1.0  
0.5–2.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
knit fabrics  
(15/64) (1/8-15/64) (1/16) (1/32-1/16)  
*
Buttonhole  
stitch  
Buttonholes for stretch  
6.0  
3.0–6.0  
1.5  
1.0–3.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
32 32 32 28  
fabrics  
(15/64) (1/8-15/64) (1/16) (1/16-1/8)  
*
Keyhole buttonholes for  
33 33 33 29  
7.0  
(1/4)  
3.0–7.0  
(1/8-1/4)  
0.5  
0.3–1.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
thick or furry fabrics  
(1/32) (1/64-1/16)  
Keyhole buttonholes for  
*
7.0  
(1/4)  
3.0–7.0  
(1/8-1/4)  
0.5  
0.3–1.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
34 34  
35 35  
40 40  
medium weight and thick  
fabrics  
(1/32) (1/64-1/16)  
*
Keyhole buttonholes for  
thick or furry fabrics  
7.0  
(1/4)  
3.0–7.0  
(1/8-1/4)  
0.5  
0.3–1.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
(1/32) (1/64-1/16)  
Appliqué quilting, free-  
motion quilting, satin  
stitching, button sewing  
Zigzag stitch  
(for quilting)  
3.5  
(1/8)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
(1/16)  
0.0-4.0  
(0-3/16)  
**  
Rfc.  
*Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc.: Reinforcement  
The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button).  
Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.  
a Reinforcement stitching  
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The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is  
used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below.  
If the button does not fit in the button guide  
plate  
Add together the diameter and thickness of  
the button, and then set the button guide  
plate to the calculated length. (The distance  
between the markings on the presser foot  
scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)  
1
2
5
1
3
2
4
3
A
a Presser foot scale  
a Button guide plate  
b Presser foot scale  
c Pin  
d Marks on buttonhole foot  
e 5 mm (3/16 inch)  
b Length of buttonhole  
(Diameter + thickness of button)  
c 5 mm (3/16 inch)  
Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm  
(9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch),  
the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm  
(1 inch) on the scale.  
Use chalk to mark the position and length of  
the buttonhole on the fabric.  
a
1
1
2
a 10 mm (3/8 inch)  
b 15 mm (9/16 inch)  
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.  
Select a stitch.  
c
d
e
a Marks on fabric  
Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole  
foot “A”, and then insert the button that will  
be put through the buttonhole.  
b
Position the fabric with the front end of the  
buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks  
on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then  
lower the presser foot lever.  
Pass the upper thread down through the hole  
in the presser foot.  
1
2
X The size of the buttonhole is set.  
A
2
a Mark on fabric  
b Red marks on buttonhole foot  
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• When lowering the presser foot, do not push  
in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the  
buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct  
size.  
Raise the presser foot lever, remove the  
fabric, and cut the thread.  
h
i
j
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original  
position.  
Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole  
stitching to prevent the stitching from being  
cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut towards  
the pin and open the buttonhole.  
2
a Do not reduce the gap.  
3
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as  
possible.  
1
f
a Seam ripper  
b Pin  
For keyhole buttonholes, use a commercial  
eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded  
end of the buttonhole, and then use the seam  
ripper to cut open the buttonhole.  
a Buttonhole lever  
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the  
bracket on the buttonhole foot.  
1
a Eyelet punch  
a Buttonhole lever  
b Bracket  
• When using the eyelet punch, place thick  
paper or some other protective sheet under  
the fabric before punching the hole in the  
fabric.  
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in  
your left hand, and then start sewing.  
g
CAUTION  
When opening the buttonhole with the seam  
ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting  
direction, otherwise injuries may result if the  
seam ripper slips.  
X Once sewing is completed, the  
machine automatically sews  
Memo  
reinforcement stitches, then stops.  
Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch  
length and width by sewing a trial  
buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.  
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Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics  
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a  
gimp thread.  
Button sewing  
Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine.  
Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.  
Hook the gimp thread onto the part of  
buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration  
so that it fits into the grooves, and then  
loosely tie it.  
a
Measure the distance between the holes in the  
a
button to be attached.  
Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the  
feed dog position lever, located at the rear of  
b
the machine on the base, to  
(to the right  
as seen from the front of the machine).  
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.  
b
c
d
e
f
Select a stitch  
or  
.
Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the  
gimp thread.  
Lower the presser foot lever and the  
buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.  
a Feed dog position lever  
(as seen from the rear of the machine)  
When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp  
thread to remove any slack.  
X The feed dogs are lowered.  
Attach presser foot “M”.  
c
Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp  
thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and  
then tie it.  
g
h
With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the  
gimp thread remaining at the top end of the  
buttonhole.  
1
a Button fitting foot “M”  
Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.  
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Place a button between the presser foot and  
the fabric.  
Turn the handwheel toward you  
(counterclockwise) to check that the needle  
correctly goes into the two holes of the  
button.  
d
h
Adjust the stitch width to the distance between  
the button holes.  
• When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew  
the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the  
button so that the needle goes into the two  
holes toward the rear of the sewing machine,  
and then sew them in the same way.  
3
Select a stitch . (With models not provided  
with stitch , select stitch .)  
e
Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as  
the distance between the holes in the button.  
CAUTION  
f
g
When sewing, be sure that the needle does  
not touch the button, otherwise the needle  
may bend or break.  
Set the stitch length to the shortest setting by  
pressing the stitch length adjustment key.  
Start sewing.  
i
• After sewing for about 10 seconds at low  
speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch  
button) to sew reinforcement stitches.  
Pull the upper thread at the end of the  
stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and  
then tie it with the bobbin thread.  
j
Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the  
bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching.  
When you are finished attaching the button,  
k
slide the feed dog position lever to  
(to  
the left as seen from the front of the machine)  
to raise the feed dogs.  
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ZIPPER INSERTION  
You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of  
the needle.  
When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing the left  
side of the zipper, attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot.  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Straight  
stitch  
(center)  
Attaching zippers, basic  
01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing  
gathers or pintucks, etc.  
2.5  
0.2–5.0  
Yes  
**  
Yes  
*
I
Rev.  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16) ( J )  
*Rev.: Reverse  
**Do not use reverse stitching.  
Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the  
top on both sides. The needle should be  
positioned on the zipper side of the foot for  
best results.  
1
2
d
3
a Zipper foot  
b Right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper  
c Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper  
Select stitch  
.
a
b
Lower the presser foot lever and fix either the  
left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the  
shank.  
To sew the opposite side of the zipper, release  
the foot by pressing the button located at the  
back of the presser foot, fit the zipper foot on  
the other side of the zipper and continue  
sewing using the other side notch.  
e
Fold the edge of the material 2 cm (3/4 inch)  
and place the zipper under the folded section.  
Lower the needle into the notch located either  
on the left or right side of the zipper foot.  
c
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper  
during sewing. If the needle hits the zipper,  
the needle may break and you may be injured.  
Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the  
needle does not hit the presser foot before  
you start sewing. If you choose a different  
stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and  
break the needle. You may also be injured.  
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SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE  
Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Sewing stretch fabrics  
1.0  
1.0–3.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Yes  
*
*
Stretch stitch  
J
J
03 03 03 03  
05 05 05 05  
No  
No  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
and decorative stitching  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) ( J )  
Overcasting on medium  
weight or stretch fabrics,  
attaching elastic, darn-  
ing, etc.  
3-point  
zigzag stitch  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
Yes  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) ( J )  
*Rfc.: Reinforcement  
3
Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations.  
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
b
Stretch stitching  
Select stitch  
.
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
Select stitch  
Sew the fabric without stretching it.  
c
d
a
b
c
.
Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while  
stretching the tape so that it is the same length  
as the fabric.  
While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot  
with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest  
the front of the presser foot with your right hand.  
Elastic attaching  
When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a  
piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that  
of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary  
that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used.  
Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the  
fabric.  
a
Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make  
sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric.  
1
2
CAUTION  
When sewing, be sure that the needle does  
not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may  
bend or break.  
a Elastic tape  
b Pin  
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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————  
APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING  
The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Overcasting and attach-  
ing appliqués  
3.5  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
0.0–4.0  
(0–3/16)  
Yes  
( J )  
**  
Yes  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Zigzag stitch  
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
04 04 04 04  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
(1/8)  
(1/16)  
Appliqué quilting, free-  
motion quilting, satin  
stitching  
Zigzag stitch  
(for quilting)  
3.5  
(1/8)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
(1/16)  
0.0–4.0  
(0–3/16)  
40 40  
-
-
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Appliqué  
stitch  
3.5  
2.5–5.0  
2.5  
1.6–4.0  
Yes  
11 11 11 11 Appliqué stitching  
(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) ( J )  
Attaching appliqués and  
binding  
1.5  
0.5–5.0  
1.2  
1.0–4.0  
41 41  
42 42  
37 37  
38 38  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
No  
No  
No  
(1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Appliqué  
stitch  
(for quilting)  
Attaching appliqués and  
binding  
1.5  
0.5–5.0  
1.2  
1.0–4.0  
(1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Piecing straight stitching  
(with a seam allowance  
of 6.5mm from the right  
edge of the presser foot)  
5.5  
(7/32)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.6  
0.2–5.0  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Piecing  
straight  
stitch  
Piecing straight stitching  
(with a seam allowance  
of 6.5mm from the right  
edge of the presser foot)  
1.5  
(1/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.6  
0.2–5.0  
No  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Patchwork stitching and  
decorative stitching  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.2  
0.2–4.0  
Yes  
14 14 14 14  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16) ( J )  
Patchwork stitching, dec-  
orative stitching and sew-  
15 15 15 15 ing overcasting on both  
pieces of fabrics, such as  
with tricot  
5.0  
2.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Yes  
*
Joining stitch  
J
No  
Rfc.  
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) ( J )  
Patchwork stitching and  
16 16 16 16  
5.0  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.2  
0.2–4.0  
Yes  
*
*
*
J
J
J
No  
No  
No  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
decorative stitching  
(3/16)  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16) ( J )  
Hand-look  
quilting  
Straight stitch quilting  
39 39 35 31  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
No  
No  
that looks hand-sewn  
(3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Quilting  
stippling  
Quilting background  
stitching (stippling)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
1.0–7.0  
1.6  
1.0–4.0  
43 43  
-
-
(1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
*Rfc.: Reinforcement  
**Do not use reverse stitching.  
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
b
Appliqués  
You can create an appliqué by cutting a different  
piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a  
decoration.  
Select stitch  
.
c
Baste the cut design to the fabric.  
a
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Carefully sew around the edge of the design.  
d
Piecing  
Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called  
“piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a  
6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance.  
Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from  
either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.  
Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the  
fabric that you wish to piece together.  
a
Cut away any fabric that is left outside the stitching.  
e
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
b
Select stitch  
or  
.
c
d
3
Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned  
with the edge of the fabric.  
For a seam allowance on the right side  
Remove the basting, if necessary.  
f
Align the right side of the presser foot with the  
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch  
1
.
Memo  
Make reinforcing straight stitches at the  
beginning and the end of stitching.  
CAUTION  
Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin  
during sewing, as the needle can break. You  
may also be injured.  
a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)  
For a seam allowance on the left side  
Align the left side of the presser foot with the  
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch  
.
Patchwork (crazy quilt)  
stitching  
1
Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and  
place it over the lower piece.  
a
Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the  
pattern spans both pieces.  
b
a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)  
Memo  
To change the width of the seam allowance  
(the needle position), adjust the stitch width.  
For details, refer to “Changing the needle  
position” (page 33).  
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Place one hand on each side of the presser  
foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while  
e
Quilting  
sewing.  
Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom  
layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily  
be sewn using the optional walking foot and the  
optional quilting guide.  
Note  
Only use the walking foot with straight or  
zigzag stitches. Do not use other patterns.  
Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the  
walking foot.  
Note  
When sewing with the walking foot, sew at  
a speed between slow and medium.  
Baste the fabric to be quilted.  
a
b
Using the optional quilting guide  
Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that  
are equally spaced.  
Remove the presser foot and the presser foot  
holder.  
• For details, refer to “Removing the presser  
foot holder” (page 25).  
Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot  
onto the needle clamp screw, lower the  
presser foot lever, and then use the presser  
foot holder screw to attach the walking foot  
to the presser bar.  
c
Insert the stem of the quilter into the hole at  
the rear of the walking foot or presser foot  
holder.  
a
Walking foot  
Presser foot holder  
a Connecting fork  
b Needle clamp screw  
c Presser foot holder screw  
CAUTION  
Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw  
securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may  
strike the presser foot and cause injury.  
Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the  
front of the machine to check that the needle  
does not strike the presser foot. If the needle  
strikes the presser foot, injury may result.  
Adjust the stem of the quilter so that the quilt  
guide aligns with the seam that has already  
been sewn.  
b
Select stitch  
,
or  
.
d
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Slide the feed dog position lever, located at the  
rear of the machine on the base, to (to  
the right as seen from the front of the machine).  
d
Free-motion quilting  
With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be  
lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that  
the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.  
The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion  
quilting.  
Remove the presser foot and the presser foot  
holder.  
a
3
• For details, refer to “Removing the presser  
foot holder” (page 25).  
a Feed dog position lever  
(as seen from the rear of the machine)  
Align the quilting foot with the lower-left side  
of the presser bar.  
b
The pin on the quilting foot should be  
positioned over the needle clamp screw.  
X The feed dogs are lowered.  
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a  
stitch.  
e
f
Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, then  
move the fabric to follow the pattern.  
Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the  
beginning and end of sewing.  
a Pin on quilting foot  
b Presser foot holder screw  
c Needle clamp screw  
Hold the quilting foot in place with your right  
hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder  
c
screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.  
a Pattern  
After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog  
a Presser foot holder screw  
g
position lever to  
(to the left as seen from  
the front of the machine) to raise the feed dogs.  
CAUTION  
• Normally, the feed dog position lever is  
Be sure to securely tighten the screws with  
the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may  
touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or  
break.  
positioned at  
.
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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————  
REINFORCEMENT STITCHING  
Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Attaching sleeves, sew-  
ing inseams, sewing  
stretch fabrics and deco-  
rative stitching  
Triple  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0-7.0  
(0-1/4)  
2.5  
1.5-4.0  
*
J
02 02 02 02  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Rfc.  
stretch stitch  
(3/32) (1/16-3/16)  
Reinforcing openings  
36 36 34 30 and areas where the  
seam easily comes loose  
**  
Bar tack  
stitch  
2.0  
1.0-3.0  
0.4  
0.3-1.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
A
(1/16) (1/16-1/8) (1/64) (1/64-1/16)  
*Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement  
Triple stretch stitching  
Bar tack stitching  
Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes  
and inseams.  
Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to  
strain, such as pocket corners and openings.  
As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at  
pocket corners is described below.  
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
a
Select stitch  
Start sewing.  
.
b
c
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”  
(page 28).  
Determine the desired length of the bar tack.  
Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot  
a
“A” to the desired length. (The distance  
between the markings on the presser foot scale  
is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)  
1
2
3
a Presser foot scale  
b Length of bar tack  
c 5 mm (3/16 inch)  
• A bar tack with a maximum length of about  
28 mm (1-1/8 inch) can be sewn.  
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.  
b
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Select stitch  
.
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as  
possible.  
c
d
e
Position the fabric so that the opening of the  
pocket faces toward you, and then lower the  
presser foot lever so that the needle drops  
2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket  
opening.  
a Buttonhole lever  
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the  
bracket on the buttonhole foot.  
1
3
a 2 mm (1/16 inch)  
Pass the upper thread down through the hole  
in the presser foot.  
a Buttonhole lever  
b Bracket  
• When lowering the presser foot, do not push  
in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the  
bar tack will not be sewn with the correct  
size.  
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in  
your left hand, and then start sewing.  
f
X Once sewing is completed, the  
machine automatically sews  
reinforcement stitches, then stops.  
Raise the presser foot lever, remove the  
fabric, and cut the thread.  
g
h
a Do not reduce the gap.  
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original  
position.  
Memo  
If the fabric does not feed, for example,  
because it is too thick, increase the stitch  
length. For details, refer to “Selecting  
stitching” (page 27).  
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DECORATIVE STITCHING  
Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Fagoting, smocking and  
decorative stitching  
5.0  
0.0-7.0  
(0-1/4)  
2.5  
1.0-4.0  
Yes  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
J
J
17 17 17 17  
18 18 18 18  
14 14 14 14  
15 15 15 15  
16 16 16 16  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
(3/16)  
(3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J )  
Fagoting  
stitch  
Fagoting, smocking and  
decorative stitching  
5.0  
2.5-7.0  
2.5  
1.0-4.0  
Yes  
(3/16) (3/32-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J )  
Patchwork stitching and  
decorative stitching  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0-7.0  
(0-1/4)  
1.2  
0.2-4.0  
Yes  
J
(1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J )  
Patchwork stitching, deco-  
rative stitching and sewing  
overcasting on both pieces  
of fabrics, such as with tricot  
Joining stitch  
5.0  
2.5-7.0  
2.5  
1.0-4.0  
Yes  
J
(3/16) (3/32-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J )  
Patchwork stitching and  
decorative stitching  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0-7.0  
(0-1/4)  
1.2  
0.2-4.0  
Yes  
J
(1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J )  
Shell tuck  
stitch  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0-7.0  
(0-1/4)  
2.5  
0.2-4.0  
Yes  
J
12 12 12 12 Sell tuck stitching  
13 13 13 13 Scallop stitching  
19 19 19 19 Decorative stitching  
20 20 20 20 Decorative stitching  
(3/32) (1/64-3/16) ( J )  
Satin scallop  
stitch  
5.0  
2.5-7.0  
0.5  
0.1-1.0  
Yes  
N
J
(3/16) (3/32-1/4) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) ( J )  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0-7.0  
(0-1/4)  
3.0  
2.0-4.0  
No  
(1/8) (1/16-3/16)  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0-7.0  
(0-1/4)  
2.5  
1.0-4.0  
Yes  
J
(3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J )  
5.5  
(7/32)  
0.0-7.0  
(0-1/4)  
1.6  
1.0-4.0  
Yes  
J
21 21 21  
Decorative stitching  
(1/16) (1/16-3/16) ( J )  
Decorative stitching and  
elastic-attaching  
5.0  
1.5-7.0  
1.0  
0.2-4.0  
Yes  
22 22 22 21  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
(3/16) (1/64-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J )  
Lace sewing, decorative  
23 23 23 22 hemming, heirloom  
stitching, etc.  
3.5  
(1/8)  
1.5-7.0  
(1/16-1/4  
2.5  
1.6-4.0  
No  
No  
(3/32) (1/16-3/16)  
Decorative  
stitch  
Decorative hemming,  
24 24 24 23  
6.0  
1.5-7.0  
3.0  
1.5-4.0  
heirloom stitching, etc.  
(15/64) (1/16-1/4)  
(1/8) (1/16-3/16)  
Decorative hemming on  
thin, medium weight and  
plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4)  
loom stitching, etc.  
5.0  
1.5-7.0  
3.5  
1.5-4.0  
25 25 25  
No  
(1/8) (1/16-3/16)  
Decorative hemming on  
thin, medium weight and  
plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (3/16) (1/16-3/16) ( J )  
loom stitching, etc.  
5.0  
1.5-7.0  
4.0  
1.5-4.0  
Yes  
26 26 26 24  
Decorative hemming on  
thin, medium weight and  
plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J )  
loom stitching, etc.  
5.0  
1.5-7.0  
2.5  
1.5-4.0  
Yes  
27 27 27  
28 28 28  
Decorative hemming on  
thin, medium weight and  
plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/16) (1/16-3/16) ( J )  
loom stitching, etc.  
5.0  
1.5-7.0  
2.0  
1.5-4.0  
Yes  
*Rfc.: Reinforcement  
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Fagoting  
Scallop stitching  
Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It  
is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch  
is more decorative when thicker thread is used.  
The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like  
shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars  
of blouses and to decorate the edges of  
handkerchiefs.  
Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric  
along their seams.  
a
Attach monogramming foot “N”.  
a
Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by  
about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or  
b
a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.  
Select stitch  
.
b
c
3
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making  
sure not to sew directly on the edge of the  
fabric.  
1
3
2
a Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer  
b Basting stitching  
c 4 mm (3/16 inch)  
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
c
• For better results, apply spray starch onto the  
fabric and press with a hot iron before it is  
sewn.  
Select stitch  
or  
.
d
e
Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).  
Trim along the stitches.  
d
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”  
(page 27).  
Sew with the center of the presser foot  
aligned along the center of the two pieces of  
fabric.  
f
• Be careful not to cut the stitches.  
After sewing is finished, remove the paper.  
g
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Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.  
g
Smocking  
The decorative stitch created by stitching or  
embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is  
used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs.  
The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to  
fabric.  
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
a
Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the  
stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen  
b
Shell tuck stitching  
the thread tension.  
The gathers that look like shells are called “shell  
tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of  
blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.  
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”  
(page 27) and “Thread tension” (page 29).  
Fold the fabric along the bias.  
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm  
(3/8 inch).  
1
a
c
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
a 1 cm (3/8 inch)  
b
c
• Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or  
cut the thread.  
Select stitch , and then increase the thread  
tension.  
Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.  
d
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.  
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”  
(page 27).  
Sew while making sure that the needle drops  
slightly off the edge of the fabric.  
d
1
Select stitch  
or  
.
e
f
Stitch between the straight stitches.  
a Needle drop point  
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Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks  
down to one side.  
e
Heirloom stitching  
When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes  
are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch.  
This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin  
or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave  
fabrics.  
CAUTION  
The needle threader cannot be used with the  
wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine  
may be damaged. Manually pass the thread  
through the eye of the needle from the front  
to the back. For details, refer to “Upper  
threading” (page 16).  
Joining  
Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the  
seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when  
making a crazy quilt.  
3
Insert the wing needle.  
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
a
Sew together the right sides of the two pieces  
of fabric, and then open up the seam  
b
allowances.  
• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.  
• For details on inserting a needle, refer to  
“Replacing the needle” (page 21).  
2
Attach monogramming foot “N”.  
1
b
1
Select stitch  
,
,
,
,
or  
.
c
3
a Wrong side of fabric  
b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance  
c Straight stitch  
CAUTION  
Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch)  
or less, otherwise the needle may bend or  
break.  
Select stitch  
,
or  
.
c
d
After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn  
the handwheel toward you  
Turn the fabric over so that the right side  
faces up, and then sew over the seam with the  
center of the presser foot aligned with the  
seam.  
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle  
does not touch the presser foot. If the needle  
hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or  
break.  
Start sewing.  
d
a Right side of fabric  
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APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————  
4 APPENDIX  
STITCH SETTINGS  
Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in  
the following table.  
CAUTION  
Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may  
be damaged.  
When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the  
machine may be damaged.  
Utility stitches  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Basic stitching, sewing  
gathers or pintucks, etc.  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–5.0  
***  
Yes  
*
*
Left  
J
J
00 00 00 00  
No  
Rev.  
Rev.  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
Attaching zippers, basic  
01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing  
gathers or pintucks, etc.  
2.5  
0.2–5.0  
Yes  
***  
Yes  
Center  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16) ( J )  
Attaching sleeves, sew-  
Triple  
ing inseams, sewing  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.5–4.0  
**  
**  
*
J
02 02 02 02  
No  
No  
No  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
stretch stitch  
stretch fabrics and deco-  
rative stitching  
(3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
****  
Yes  
( J )  
Sewing stretch fabrics  
03 03 03 03  
1.0  
1.0–3.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Stretch stitch  
Zigzag stitch  
J
and decorative stitching  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
****  
Yes  
( J )  
Overcasting and attach-  
04 04 04 04  
3.5  
(1/8)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
(1/16)  
0.0–4.0  
(0–3/16)  
***  
J
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Rev.  
ing appliqués  
Overcasting on medium  
****  
Yes  
( J )  
3-point zig-  
zag stitch  
weight or stretch fabrics,  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
**  
J
05 05 05 05  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
attaching elastic, darn-  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
ing, etc.  
Overcasting on thin or  
06 06 06 06  
3.5  
2.5–5.0  
2.0  
1.0–4.0  
**  
**  
**  
G
G
J
No  
medium weight fabrics  
(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Overcasting  
stitch  
Overcasting on thick fab-  
5.0  
2.5–5.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
07 07 07 07  
rics  
No  
(3/16) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
****  
Yes  
( J )  
Overcasting on stretch  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.5–4.0  
08 08 08 08  
fabrics  
(3/32) (1/32–3/16)  
*Rev.: Reverse  
**Rfc.: Reinforcement  
***Do not use reverse stitching.  
****Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.  
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Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Blind hem stitching on  
medium weight fabrics  
0
2.0  
1.0–3.5  
*
*
*
*
*
*
R
R
J
09 09 09 09  
10 10 10 10  
3 – –3  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
(0)  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8)  
Blind hem  
stitch  
Blind hem stitching on  
stretch fabrics  
0
(0)  
2.0  
1.0–3.5  
3 – –3  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8)  
**  
Yes  
Appliqué  
stitch  
3.5  
2.5–5.0  
2.5  
1.6–4.0  
11 11 11 11 Appliqué stitching  
12 12 12 12 Shell tuck stitching  
13 13 13 13 Scallop stitching  
(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) ( J )  
**  
Yes  
Shell tuck  
stitch  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–4.0  
J
(3/32) (1/64–3/16) ( J )  
**  
Yes  
Satin scallop  
stitch  
5.0  
2.5-7.0  
0.5  
0.1-1.0  
N
J
(3/16) (3/32-1/4) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) ( J )  
**  
Yes  
Patchwork stitching and  
14 14 14 14  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.2  
0.2–4.0  
decorative stitching  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16) ( J )  
4
Patchwork stitching, dec-  
orative stitching and sew-  
**  
Yes  
5.0  
2.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
*
Joining stitch  
J
15 15 15 15 ing overcasting on both  
pieces of fabrics, such as  
No  
Rfc.  
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) ( J )  
with tricot  
**  
Yes  
Patchwork stitching and  
16 16 16 16  
5.0  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.2  
0.2–4.0  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
J
J
J
J
J
J
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
decorative stitching  
(3/16)  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16) ( J )  
**  
Yes  
Fagoting, smocking and  
17 17 17 17  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0-7.0  
(0-1/4)  
2.5  
1.0-4.0  
decorative stitching  
(3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J )  
Fagoting  
stitch  
**  
Yes  
Fagoting, smocking and  
18 18 18 18  
5.0  
2.5-7.0  
2.5  
1.0-4.0  
decorative stitching  
(3/16) (3/32-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J )  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0-7.0  
(0-1/4)  
3.0  
2.0-4.0  
19 19 19 19 Decorative stitching  
20 20 20 20 Decorative stitching  
No  
(1/8) (1/16-3/16)  
**  
Yes  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0-7.0  
(0-1/4)  
2.5  
1.0-4.0  
(3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J )  
**  
Yes  
5.5  
(7/32)  
0.0-7.0  
(0-1/4)  
1.6  
1.0-4.0  
21 21 21  
Decorative stitching  
(1/16) (1/16-3/16) ( J )  
**  
Yes  
Decorative  
stitch  
Decorative stitching and  
elastic-attaching  
5.0  
1.5-7.0  
1.0  
0.2-4.0  
22 22 22 21  
N
N
(3/16) (1/64-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) ( J )  
Lace sewing, decorative  
23 23 23 22 hemming, heirloom  
stitching, etc.  
3.5  
(1/8)  
1.5-7.0  
2.5  
1.6-4.0  
No  
No  
No  
(1/16-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16)  
Decorative hemming,  
24 24 24 23  
6.0  
1.5-7.0  
3.0  
1.5-4.0  
N
N
heirloom stitching, etc.  
(15/64) (1/16-1/4)  
(1/8) (1/16-3/16)  
Decorative hemming on  
thin, medium weight and  
plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4)  
loom stitching, etc.  
5.0  
1.5-7.0  
3.5  
1.5-4.0  
25 25 25  
(1/8) (1/16-3/16)  
*Rfc.: Reinforcement  
**Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.  
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Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Decorative hemming on  
thin, medium weight and  
***  
Yes  
5.0  
1.5-7.0  
4.0  
1.5-4.0  
*
*
N
N
N
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
J
26 26 26 24  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (3/16) (1/16-3/16)  
loom stitching, etc.  
( J )  
Decorative hemming on  
thin, medium weight and  
plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16)  
loom stitching, etc.  
***  
Decorative  
stitch  
5.0  
1.5-7.0  
2.5  
1.5-4.0  
Yes  
( J )  
27 27 27  
28 28 28  
Decorative hemming on  
thin, medium weight and  
plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/16) (1/16-3/16)  
loom stitching, etc.  
***  
5.0  
1.5-7.0  
2.0  
1.5-4.0  
*
Yes  
( J )  
Horizontal buttonholes  
29 29 29 25 on thin and medium  
weight fabrics  
**  
5.0  
3.0-5.0  
0.4  
0.2-1.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
(3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/64) (1/64-1/16)  
Secured buttonholes for  
30 30 30 26 fabrics that have back-  
ings  
**  
5.0  
3.0–5.0  
0.4  
0.2–1.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
(3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/64) (1/64-1/16)  
**  
Buttonholes for stretch or  
31 31 31 27  
6.0  
3.0–6.0  
1.0  
0.5–2.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
knit fabrics  
(15/64) (1/8-15/64) (1/16) (1/32-1/16)  
**  
Buttonhole  
stitch  
Buttonholes for stretch  
6.0  
3.0–6.0  
1.5  
1.0–3.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
32 32 32 28  
fabrics  
(15/64) (1/8-15/64) (1/16) (1/16-1/8)  
**  
Keyhole buttonholes for  
33 33 33 29  
7.0  
(1/4)  
3.0–7.0  
(1/8-1/4)  
0.5  
0.3–1.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
thick or furry fabrics  
(1/32) (1/64-1/16)  
Keyhole buttonholes for  
medium weight and thick  
fabrics  
**  
7.0  
(1/4)  
3.0–7.0  
(1/8-1/4)  
0.5  
0.3–1.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
34 34  
35 35  
(1/32) (1/64-1/16)  
**  
Keyhole buttonholes for  
thick or furry fabrics  
7.0  
(1/4)  
3.0–7.0  
(1/8-1/4)  
0.5  
0.3–1.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
(1/32) (1/64-1/16)  
Reinforcing openings  
36 36 34 30 and areas where the  
seam easily comes loose  
**  
Bar tack  
stitch  
2.0  
1.0–3.0  
0.4  
0.3–1.0  
Auto  
Rfc.  
(1/16) (1/16-1/8) (1/64) (1/64-1/16)  
Piecing straight stitching  
(with a seam allowance  
of 6.5mm from the right  
edge of the presser foot)  
5.5  
(7/32)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.6  
0.2–5.0  
*
37 37  
38 38  
-
-
-
-
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Piecing  
straight  
stitch  
Piecing straight stitching  
(with a seam allowance  
of 6.5mm from the right  
edge of the presser foot)  
1.5  
(1/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.6  
0.2–5.0  
*
*
*
J
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Hand-look  
quilting  
Straight stitch quilting  
that looks hand-sewn  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
J
39 39 35 31  
(3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Appliqué quilting, free-  
motion quilting, satin  
stitching, button sewing  
Zigzag stitch  
(for quilting)  
3.5  
(1/8)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
(1/16)  
0.0–4.0  
(0–3/16)  
J
40 40  
-
-
*Rfc.: Reinforcement  
**Auto Rfc.: AutomaticReinforcement  
***Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.  
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Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Attaching appliqués and  
binding  
1.5  
0.5–5.0  
1.2  
1.0–4.0  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
J
41 41  
-
-
-
-
-
-
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
(1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Appliqué  
stitch  
(for quilting)  
Attaching appliqués and  
binding  
1.5  
0.5–5.0  
1.2  
1.0–4.0  
J
42 42  
43 43  
(1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Quilting  
stippling  
Quilting background  
stitching (stippling)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
1.0–7.0  
1.6  
1.0–4.0  
J
(1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–4.0  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
44 44 36 32 For decoration, etc.  
45 45 37 33 For decoration, etc.  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.0  
0.2–4.0  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–4.0  
46 46 38  
-
-
-
-
-
For decoration, etc.  
For decoration, etc.  
For decoration, etc.  
For decoration, etc.  
For decoration, etc.  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
4
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–4.0  
47  
-
-
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.0  
0.2–4.0  
48 47 39  
49 48 40  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.0  
0.2–4.0  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Decorative  
stitch  
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.6  
0.2–4.0  
50  
-
-
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–4.0  
51 49 41 34 For decoration, etc.  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.0  
0.2–4.0  
52  
53  
54  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
For decoration, etc.  
For decoration, etc.  
For decoration, etc.  
For decoration, etc.  
For decoration, etc.  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.0  
0.2–4.0  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–4.0  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.6  
0.2–4.0  
55 50  
56 51  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
0.2–4.0  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
*Rfc.: Reinforcement  
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Stitch Width  
[mm (inch.)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch.)]  
Pattern No.  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
**  
Yes  
7.0  
2.5–7.0  
0.4  
0.1–1.0  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
57 52 42  
-
-
For decoration, etc.  
For decoration, etc.  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
Rfc.  
(1/4)  
(3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) ( J )  
**  
Yes  
7.0  
(1/4)  
2.5–7.0  
0.4  
0.1–1.0  
58  
-
-
(3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) ( J )  
**  
Yes  
7.0  
(1/4)  
2.5–7.0  
0.4  
0.1–1.0  
59 53 43 35 For decoration, etc.  
60 54 44 36 For decoration, etc.  
(3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) ( J )  
**  
Yes  
7.0  
(1/4)  
2.5–7.0  
0.4  
0.1–1.0  
(3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) ( J )  
Satin  
stitches  
**  
Yes  
7.0  
(1/4)  
2.5–7.0  
0.4  
0.1–1.0  
61 55 45  
-
For decoration, etc.  
(3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) ( J )  
**  
Yes  
7.0  
(1/4)  
2.5–7.0  
0.4  
0.1–1.0  
62 56 46 37 For decoration, etc.  
(3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) ( J )  
**  
Yes  
7.0  
(1/4)  
2.5–7.0  
0.4  
0.1–1.0  
63  
64  
65  
66  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
For decoration, etc.  
For decoration, etc.  
For decoration, etc.  
For decoration, etc.  
(3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) ( J )  
**  
Yes  
7.0  
(1/4)  
2.5–7.0  
0.4  
0.1–1.0  
(3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) ( J )  
7.0  
(1/4)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.6  
0.2–4.0  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
6.0  
(15/64)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
0.2–4.0  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Cross-  
stitches  
6.0  
(15/64)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–4.0  
67 57 47 38 For decoration, etc.  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
6.0  
(15/64)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
0.2–4.0  
68 58 48  
-
For decoration, etc.  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
6.0  
(15/64)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
0.2–4.0  
69 59 49 39 For decoration, etc.  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
*Rfc.: Reinforcement  
**Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.  
Cleaning the bobbin case  
Cleaning the machine  
surface  
Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the  
bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned  
periodically.  
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a  
cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and  
then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning  
it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry  
cloth.  
CAUTION  
Make sure you unplug the machine before  
you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an  
electric shock or be injured.  
CAUTION  
Unplug the power supply cord before  
cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an  
electric shock may occur.  
Switch the machine off and unplug it.  
a
4
Raise the needle and the presser foot.  
b
Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle  
clamp screw to remove the presser-foot  
c
holder and the needle.  
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,  
and then slide it toward you to remove the  
d
needle plate cover.  
a Needle plate cover  
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Remove the bobbin case.  
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.  
Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the  
needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.  
e
h
1
a Bobbin case  
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to  
remove any dust from the race and its  
surrounding area.  
f
CAUTION  
Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,  
otherwise the upper thread may become  
tangled, the needle may break or sewing  
performance may suffer. For a new bobbin  
case (part code: XC3152-021), contact your  
nearest authorized service center.  
Make sure that you fit the bobbin case  
properly, otherwise the needle may break.  
a Cleaning brush  
b Race  
• Do not put oil on the bobbin case.  
Insert the bobbin case so that the projection  
on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.  
g
1
2
2
1
a Projection  
b Spring  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems.  
If the problem it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center.  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
How to put it right  
Plug the machine in.  
Reference  
page 9  
The machine is not plugged in.  
The main power switch is turned off. Turn on the main power switch.  
The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to the  
page 9  
The sewing  
machine does  
not work.  
page 12, 13  
the right.  
left.  
You have not used the foot control-  
ler properly.  
Use the foot controller properly.  
Fit the needle properly.  
page 10  
page 21  
page 22  
page 21  
page 20  
The needle is not fitted properly.  
The needle clamp screw is loose.  
The needle is bent or blunt.  
Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten  
the screw.  
Replace the needle.  
You have not used the right combi-  
nation of fabric, thread and needle.  
Choose a thread and needle that are  
appropriate for the type of fabric.  
4
The presser foot you are using is not Attach the presser foot that is correct  
appropriate for the type of stitch that for the type of stitch that you want to  
page 52  
you want to sew.  
sew.  
The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.  
You are pulling the fabric too much. Lightly guide the fabric.  
page 29  
The needle  
breaks.  
Replace the needle plate.  
The area around the hole in the nee-  
Contact your retailer or the nearest  
dle plate is scratched.  
authorized service center.  
Replace the presser foot.  
The area around the hole in the  
Contact your retailer or the nearest  
presser foot is scratched.  
authorized service center.  
Replace the bobbin case.  
Contact your retailer or the nearest  
authorized service center.  
The bobbin case is scratched.  
Incorrect bobbins will not work  
properly. Only use a bobbin that has  
been designed for this machine.  
You have not used a bobbin that has  
been designed for this machine.  
page 11  
You have not threaded the upper  
thread properly. (for example, you  
have not fitted the spool properly, or Correct the upper threading.  
the thread has come out of the guide  
page 16  
above the needle.)  
There are knots or tangles in the  
Remove any knots or tangles.  
thread.  
The upper  
thread breaks.  
The needle is not appropriate for the Choose a needle that is appropriate  
page 20  
page 29  
thread you are using.  
for the type of stitch.  
The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.  
Remove the tangle thread. If the  
The thread is tangled, for example,  
thread is tangled in the bobbin case,  
in the bobbin case.  
page 57  
page 21  
clean the bobbin case.  
The needle is bent or blunt.  
Replace the needle.  
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Symptom  
Possible cause  
How to put it right  
Reference  
You have not inserted the needle  
properly.  
Insert the needle properly.  
page 21  
Replace the needle plate.  
Contact your retailer or the nearest  
authorised service center.  
The area around the hole in the nee-  
dle plate is scratched.  
Replace the presser foot.  
The area around the hole in the  
presser foot is scratched.  
Contact your retailer or the nearest  
authorised service center.  
The upper  
thread breaks.  
Replace the bobbin case.  
Contact your retailer or the nearest  
authorised service center.  
The bobbin case is scratched, or has  
a burr on it.  
Incorrect bobbins will not work  
properly. Only use a bobbin that has  
been designed for this machine.  
You have not used a bobbin that has  
been designed for this machine.  
page 11  
You have not wound the bobbin  
thread properly.  
Wind the bobbin thread properly.  
Replace the bobbin.  
page 11  
The bobbin is scratched or does not  
turn smoothly.  
The lower  
thread is tangled  
or breaks.  
Remove the tangled thread and  
clean the bobbin case.  
The thread is tangled.  
page 57  
Incorrect bobbins will not work  
properly. Only use a bobbin that has  
been designed for this machine.  
You have not used a bobbin that has  
been designed for this machine.  
page 11  
Bobbin is set incorrectly.  
Reset the bobbin thread correctly.  
page 14, 15  
page 16  
You have not threaded the upper  
thread properly.  
Correct the upper threading.  
You have not wound the bobbin  
thread properly.  
Wind the bobbin thread properly.  
page 11  
page 20  
You have not threaded the right  
combination of thread and needle  
for the fabric you are using.  
Choose a thread and needle that are  
appropriate for the type of fabric.  
The thread ten-  
sion is incorrect.  
You have not attached the presser-  
foot holder properly.  
Attach the presser-foot holder prop-  
erly.  
page 25  
page 29  
Adjust the tension of the upper  
thread.  
The thread tension is incorrect.  
Incorrect bobbins will not work  
properly. Only use a bobbin that has  
been designed for this machine.  
You have not used a bobbin that has  
been designed for this machine.  
page 11  
Bobbin is set incorrectly.  
Reset the bobbin thread correctly.  
page 14, 15  
page 14, 15, 16  
You have not threaded the upper  
thread properly or fitted the bobbin  
properly.  
Thread the upper thread and wind  
the bobbin thread properly.  
You have not fitted the spool prop-  
erly.  
Fit the spool properly.  
You have not used the right  
combination of fabric, thread and  
needle.  
Choose a thread and needle that are  
appropriate for the type of fabric.  
The fabric is  
wrinkled.  
page 20  
The needle is bent or blunt.  
Replace the needle.  
page 21  
page 31  
If you are sewing thin fabric, the  
stitch is too thick.  
Sew with stabiliser material under  
the fabric.  
Adjust the tension of the upper  
thread.  
The thread tension is incorrect.  
page 29  
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Symptom  
Possible cause  
How to put it right  
Reference  
You have not threaded the upper  
thread properly.  
Correct the upper threading.  
page 16  
You have not used the right combi-  
nation of fabric, thread and needle.  
Choose a thread and needle that are  
appropriate for the type of fabric.  
page 20  
page 21  
Stitches are  
skipped.  
The needle is bent or blunt.  
Replace the needle.  
You have not inserted the needle  
properly.  
Insert the needle properly.  
Dust has accumulated under the  
needle plate or in the bobbin case.  
Remove the needle plate cover and  
clean the plate and the bobbin case.  
page 57  
page 57  
page 16  
Dust has built up in the feed dogs or  
in the bobbin case.  
Clean the bobbin case.  
You have not threaded the upper  
thread properly.  
Correct the upper threading.  
There is a high-  
pitched noise  
while sewing.  
Replace the bobbin case.  
Contact your retailer or the nearest  
authorized service center.  
The bobbin case is scratched.  
Incorrect bobbins will not work  
properly. Only use a bobbin that has  
been designed for this machine.  
You have not used bobbin that has  
been designed for this machine.  
page 11  
4
Raise the needle either by turning the  
handwheel toward you  
(counterclockwise) so that the mark  
on the wheel points up or by pressing  
(needle position button) once or  
twice.  
You have not moved the needle  
holder to its highest position.  
page 16  
The needle  
threader can not  
be used.  
You have not inserted the needle  
properly.  
Insert the needle properly.  
page 21  
page 52  
page 29  
page 57  
Attach the presser foot that is correct  
for the type of stitch that you want to  
sew.  
The presser foot that you are using is  
not correct for the type of stitch.  
Adjust the tension of the upper  
thread.  
The stitch is not  
sewn correctly.  
The thread tension is incorrect.  
Remove the tangle thread. If the  
thread is tangled in the bobbin case,  
clean the bobbin case.  
The thread is tangled, for example,  
in the bobbin case.  
Slide the feed dog position lever to  
.
The feed dogs are lowered.  
The stitch is too fine.  
page 38, 45  
page 27  
Lengthen the stitch length.  
The fabric does  
not feed.  
You have not used the right combi-  
nation of fabric, thread and needle.  
Choose a thread and needle that are  
appropriate for the type of fabric.  
page 20  
Remove the tangle thread. If the  
thread is tangled in the bobbin case,  
clean the bobbin case.  
The thread is tangled, for example,  
in the bobbin case.  
page 57  
The sewing light  
bulb does not  
come on.  
Contact your retailer or the nearest  
authorized service center.  
The sewing lamp is damaged.  
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ERROR MESSAGES  
If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up, an error message appears on the  
operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the table.  
If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the  
message disappears.  
Error Message  
Probable Cause  
Solution  
The foot controller was pressed (or the start/stop but-  
ton was pressed if the foot controller is not con-  
nected) and the reverse/reinforcement stitch button  
was pressed while the presser foot is raised.  
Lower the presser foot lever  
before continuing the opera-  
tion.  
A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch  
was selected and the foot controller was pressed (or Raise the buttonhole lever  
the start/stop button was pressed if the foot controller before continuing the opera-  
is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is low- tion.  
ered.  
The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and  
Lower the buttonhole lever  
the foot controller was pressed (or the start/stop but-  
before continuing the opera-  
ton was pressed if the foot controller is not con-  
tion.  
nected) while the buttonhole lever is raised.  
The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle  
Move the bobbin winder  
position button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft to the left before con-  
shaft is moved to the right.  
tinuing the operation.  
Disconnect the foot control-  
ler, and then press the start/  
stop button. Otherwise,  
operate the machine by  
using the foot controller.  
The start/stop button was pressed while the foot con-  
troller was connected.  
Remove the tangled thread  
before continuing the opera-  
tion.  
The motor locked up because the thread is tangled.  
Note  
If error message “F1” through “F8” appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the  
machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized service center.  
Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep)  
Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If a non-functioning key is pressed or an incorrect operation  
is performed you will hear two or four beeps (only for models equipped with the operation beep).  
If a key is pressed (correct operation)  
One beep sounds.  
If an incorrect operation is performed or a non-functioning key is pressed  
Two or four beeps sound.  
If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled  
The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. Be sure to check for the  
cause of the error, and correct it before continuing to sew.  
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INDEX  
Numerics  
M
3-point zigzag stitch.......................................................32  
main parts ........................................................................5  
main power switch...........................................................9  
monogramming.......................................................49, 51  
A
accessories.......................................................................8  
appliqués .......................................................................42  
N
needle............................................................................20  
needle bar thread guide....................................................6  
needle clamp screw ..................................................6, 22  
needle plate .....................................................................6  
needle plate cover..........................................................57  
needle position...............................................................33  
needle position button......................................................6  
needle threader ..............................................................17  
B
bar tack..........................................................................46  
basic stitching ................................................................33  
blind hem stitching.........................................................34  
bobbin ...........................................................................14  
bobbin case.............................................................14, 57  
bobbin cover.............................................................6, 14  
bobbin winder..................................................11, 59, 62  
button sewing.................................................................38  
buttonhole foot...............................................................36  
buttonhole lever.................................................6, 37, 47  
buttonhole sewing..........................................................35  
O
openings ........................................................................46  
operation beep...............................................................62  
operation buttons .............................................................6  
operation panel................................................................7  
optional accessories .........................................................8  
overcasting stitches ........................................................32  
4
C
crazy quilt stitching........................................................43  
P
D
patchwork stitching........................................................43  
piecing...........................................................................43  
pocket corners................................................................46  
presser foot................................................................6, 24  
presser foot holder.....................................................6, 25  
presser foot lever.......................................................6, 16  
pre-tension disk..............................................................11  
Darning...................................................................32, 41  
E
elastic tape.....................................................................41  
error messages................................................................62  
extra spool pin ...............................................................23  
eyelet punch ..................................................................37  
Q
F
quick-set bobbin .......................................................6, 15  
quilting...........................................................................44  
quilting foot....................................................................45  
quilting guide.................................................................44  
fagoting..........................................................................49  
fast bobbin winding........................................................12  
feed dog position lever...................................................45  
feed dogs...................................................................6, 45  
flat bed attachment....................................................7, 31  
foot controller ...........................................................8, 28  
free-arm style .................................................................31  
free-motion quilting........................................................45  
R
reinforcement stitching...................................................46  
reverse/reinforcement stitch button...................................6  
S
H
scallop stitching .............................................................49  
seam ripper ....................................................................37  
sewing machine needles ................................................20  
sewing speed controller....................................................6  
sleeve holes....................................................................46  
smocking........................................................................50  
spool pin.................................................................11, 16  
start/stop button.........................................................6, 28  
stitch length....................................................................27  
stitch selection key...........................................................7  
stitch settings..................................................................52  
stitch width ....................................................................27  
straight stitch..................................................................33  
stretch fabrics.................................................................31  
handwheel .......................................................................5  
heirloom stitching ..........................................................51  
J
joining............................................................................51  
joining stitch ...........................................................42, 48  
L
LCD .................................................................................7  
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T
thick fabrics....................................................................30  
thin fabrics .....................................................................31  
thread cutter...................................................................29  
thread guide...................................................................16  
thread tension ................................................................29  
trial sewing.....................................................................30  
triple stretch stitch..........................................................33  
troubleshooting ..............................................................59  
twin needle ....................................................................22  
U
upper tension-control dial ..............................................29  
upper threading..............................................................16  
W
walking foot ...................................................................44  
wing needle ...................................................................51  
Z
zigzag stitch .....................................................30, 32, 42  
zipper foot......................................................................40  
zipper Insertion ..............................................................40  
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885-S33/S34/S36/S37  
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XC8835-621  
Printed in China  
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