Brother Sewing Machine NX 600 User Manual

"Threading the needle" (on the next page).

Automatic

reverse/

reinforcement

stitching

Specifies automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching.

page 57

Automatic

Specifies automatic thread-cutting.

thread-cutting

Check pattern

Allows combined patterns to be checked.

Mirror images patterns along a vertical axis.

Adjusts the length of satin stitches.

Left/right

mirror imaging

Pattern length

Pattern size

Sets the size of patterns to be large or small.

Repeated/

single sewing

Specifies whether the pattern will be sewn once or

repeatedly.

Stitching

density

Specifies the sewing density of the stitching.

Allows adjusted thread tensions and pattern widths

and lengths to be saved.

Save settings

Needle

position

Specifies where the needle is positioned when the

sewing machine is stopped.

Twin needle

sewing

Specifies the twin needle.

Stitch width

control

Allows the stitch width to be adjusted with the sewing

speed controller.

page 98

Allows the language used in the screens to be

changed.

Language

page 17

page 148

page 16

Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded with each

operation.

Buzzer

LCD brightness

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.

Vertical pattern

adjustment

Adjusts the up and down position of the pattern.

page 124

Horizontal

pattern

adjustment

Adjusts the left and right position of the pattern.

Changing the Machine Settings 15

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Changing the needle stop

position

Adjusting the brightness of

the LCD

When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to

leave the needle lowered in the fabric when sewing is

stopped. However, the machine can be set to instead

leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped.

The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted.

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel,

and then press

and

(Arrow keys)

until

is selected.

Press

and then press

(Settings key) in the operation panel,

and (Arrow keys)

until

is selected.

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for changing the brightness of the

LCD appears.

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for changing the needle stop

position appears.

To make the LCD brighter, press

make the LCD darker, press (+).

(–). To

Press

To return to

to select

, press

X The brightness of the LCD is changed.

Press

(OK key).

X The machine is now set to stop with the

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

needle in the raised position.

Press

(OK key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

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Changing the screen language

The language used in the screens that are displayed

can be changed to one of the many available.

Press

and then press

(Settings key) in the operation panel,

and (Arrow keys)

until

is selected.

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for changing the language of the

screens appears.

Press

selected.

until the desired language is

The language can be changed to one of the

available: English, French, German, Dutch,

Spanish, Italian, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish,

Swedish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese,

Korean or others.

X The language of the screens is changed.

Press

(OK key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

Changing the Machine Settings 17

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Winding/Installing the Bobbin

This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread.

Bobbin precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin.

CAUTION

● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this

sewing machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine.

● The enclosed bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from older

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)

Older model

This model

Winding the bobbin

Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread.

Bobbin winder

Memo

z The order that the machine should be threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on

the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.

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Turn on the sewing machine.

Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto

the spool pin.

Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is

horizontal and the thread unrolls from the

bottom front of the spool.

Lift open the upper cover.

• If the spool is not positioned so that the

thread unrolls correctly, the thread may

become tangled around the spool pin.

Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

With the rounded side of the spool cap

positioned toward the left, slide the spool cap

onto the spool pin as far as possible until the

right side of the spool touches the right end of

the spool pin.

Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so

that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch

in the bobbin.

• Three spool cap sizes are available (large,

medium and small). Use the spool cap with a

diameter that is slightly larger than the

diameter of the spool. The medium-sized

spool cap is already on the spool pin when

the sewing machine is purchased.

Notch

Bobbin winder shaft spring

Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.

Spool cap (large)

Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the

spool pin.

Spool cap (medium)

Spool

• When using a spool of cross-wound thread,

install the small spool cap with some space

between the cap and the spool.

Spool pin

Spool cap

Spool

Gap

Spool cap (small)

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 19

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Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the

hook on the thread guide for bobbin winding,

CAUTION

and then wind it counterclockwise between

the discs.

● If the spool or the spool cap is not

positioned correctly, the thread may

become tangled around the spool pin or

the needle may break.

● Three spool cap sizes are available (large,

medium and small), allowing you to

choose a spool cap that best fits the size

of spool being used. If the spool cap is too

small for the spool being used, the thread

may catch on the slit in the spool or the

needle may break.

While holding the spool with your right hand,

pull the thread with your left hand, and then

pass the thread behind the thread guide cover

to the front.

Thread guide for bobbin winding

While using your left hand to hold the end of

the thread that wraps around the thread guide

for bobbin winding, use your right hand to

wind the free end of the thread clockwise

around the bobbin four or five times.

Thread guide cover

Pull the thread to the right and pass it through

the slit in the bobbin winder seat.

Pass the thread under the thread guide plate

from the right.

Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter)

X The thread is cut to a suitable length.

Thread guide plate

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Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left.

CAUTION

● Be sure to cut the thread as described on

the previous page. 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

Remove the bobbin from the shaft.

starts to run out.

Slide the sewing speed controller to the right

(so that the speed will be fast).

Slide the sewing speed controller back to its

original position.

CAUTION

Sewing speed controller

● Use a bobbin thread that has been

correctly wound, otherwise the needle

may break or the thread tension will be

incorrect.

Press

(Start/stop button) once.

Start/stop button

Memo

X The bobbin starts spinning and the thread is

z When the sewing machine is started or the

balance wheel is turned after winding the

thread around the bobbin, the machine will

make a clicking sound; this is not a

malfunction.

wound around the bobbin.

X The bobbin stops spinning when it is full.

Press

(Start/stop button) once.

X The sewing machine stops.

Use scissors to cut the end of the thread

wound around the bobbin.

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 21

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Remove the bobbin cover.

Installing the bobbin

Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold

the end of the thread with your left.

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

CAUTION

● Use a bobbin thread that has been

correctly wound, otherwise the needle

may break or the thread tension will be

incorrect.

• Be careful not to drop the bobbin.

Insert the bobbin into the shuttle so that the

thread unrolls to the left.

● The bobbin was designed specifically for

this sewing machine. If bobbins from

older 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)).

• Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.

Actual size

Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right

hand, and then guide the thread as shown with

your left hand.

11.5 mm

(7/16 inch)

This model

Older model

Memo

z The order that the bobbin thread should be

passed through the shuttle is indicated by

marks around the shuttle. Be sure to thread

the machine as indicated.

Pass the thread through the slot as shown, and

then pull the thread out toward the front.

Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

Cutter

Bobbin cover

Latch

X The cutter cuts the thread.

X The bobbin cover opens.

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CAUTION

● Be sure to hold down the bobbin with

your finger and unroll the bobbin thread

correctly, otherwise the thread may break

or the thread tension will be incorrect.

Reattach the bobbin cover.

Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the

bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on

the right side.

X The lower threading is finished.

Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with

the procedure in "Upper Threading" (on the

next page).

Memo

z You can begin sewing without pulling up the

bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the

bobbin thread before starting to sew, pull up

the thread according to the procedure in

"Pulling up the bobbin thread" (page 31).

Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23

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Upper Threading

In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are

described.

Threading the upper thread

CAUTION

● When threading the upper thread,

carefully follow the instructions. If the

upper threading is not correct, the thread

may become tangled or the needle may

bend or break.

Turn on the sewing machine.

Memo

z The order that the machine should be

threaded is indicated by a solid line on the

sewing machine. Be sure to thread the

machine as indicated.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Presser foot lever

X The presser foot is raised.

• If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing

machine cannot be threaded correctly.

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Press

(Needle position button) once or

Place the spool for the upper thread onto the

spool pin.

twice to raise the needle.

Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is

horizontal and the thread unrolls from the

bottom front of the spool.

Needle position button

• If the needle is not correctly raised, the

sewing machine cannot be threaded. Check

that the mark on the balance wheel is facing

up as shown in the illustration below. If the

balance wheel is not in this position, be sure

to press the needle position button to raise

the needle before using the needle threader.

• If the spool is not positioned so that the

thread unrolls correctly, the thread may

become tangled around the spool pin.

Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

With the rounded side of the spool cap

positioned toward the left, slide the spool cap

onto the spool pin as far as possible until the

right side of the spool touches the right end of

the spool pin.

• Three spool cap sizes are available (large,

medium and small). Use the spool cap with a

diameter that is slightly larger than the

diameter of the spool. The medium-sized

spool cap is already on the spool pin when

the sewing machine is purchased.

Mark on balance wheel

Lift open the upper cover.

Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the

spool pin.

Spool cap (large)

Spool cap (medium)

Spool

• When using a spool of cross-wound thread,

install the small spool cap with some space

between the cap and the spool.

Spool pin

Spool cap

Spool

Gap

Spool cap (small)

Upper Threading 25

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While using your right hand to hold the thread

passed under the thread guide plate taut, pass

CAUTION

the thread through the guides in the order (up

→ left → down → up → down) shown.

● If the spool or the spool cap is not

positioned correctly, the thread may

become tangled around the spool pin or

the needle may break.

● Three spool cap sizes are available (large,

medium and small), allowing you to

choose a spool cap that best fits the size

of spool being used. If the spool cap is too

small for the spool being used, the thread

may catch on the slit in the spool or the

needle may break.

Shutter

The following diagram shows the shutter

position when the presser foot is lowered. Since

the shutter is closed when the presser foot is

lowered, the machine cannot be threaded. Be

sure to raise the presser foot so that the shutter

is open in order to thread the machine.

While holding the spool with your right hand,

pull the thread with your left hand, and then

pass the thread behind the thread guide cover

to the front.

Shutter

Pass the thread through the thread hook at the

base of the needle bar.

Thread guide cover

Pass the thread under the thread guide plate

from the right.

Needle bar thread hook

Next, use the needle threader to thread the

needle. Continue with the procedure in

Thread guide plate

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Lower the presser foot lever.

Threading the needle

The needle threader can be used with needle size

75/11 through 100/16. For more details on the

needle, refer to "Needle types and their uses" (page

34).

With your left hand, hold the end of the thread

passed through the needle bar thread hook,

and then pass the thread through the thread

guide discs from the front to the back.

Presser foot lever

X The presser foot is lowered.

Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks.

Needle threader lever

X The thread is passed through the eye of the

needle.

Release the needle threader lever.

Thread guide discs

Pass to the back.

Pass through the slit.

Carefully pull on the loop of thread passed

through the eye of the needle to pull out the

end of the thread.

Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side

of the machine.

Raise the presser foot lever, pass the thread

through the presser foot, and then pull out

about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread toward the rear

of the machine.

Thread cutter

5 cm (2 inch)

X The upper threading is finished.

Upper Threading 27

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Now that the upper threading and the lower

threading are finished, you are ready to begin

sewing.

Using the twin needle

With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines

of the same stitch with two different threads. Both

upper threads should have the same thickness and

quality. Be sure to use the twin needle, the extra

spool pin and the spool cap.

Note

z If the needle is not raised, the needle

threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure

to press the needle position button to raise

the needle before using the needle threader.

z If the twin needle is installed, the needle

threader cannot be used. For details, refer to

"Using the twin needle" (at the right).

For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the

twin needle, refer to "Stitch Settings" (page 132).

CAUTION

● Only use the twin needle (part code:

X59296-051). 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 injuries.

Install the twin needle.

• For details on installing a needle, refer to

"Replacing the needle" (page 35).

Thread the upper thread for the left needle

eye.

• For details, refer to steps

through

"Threading the upper thr ead" (page 24).

Manually thread the left needle with the upper

thread.

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle

from the front.

• The needle threader cannot be used with the

twin needle. If the needle threader is used

with the twin needle, the sewing machine

may be damaged.

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Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin

winder shaft.

• For details, refer to step

"Threading the upper th read" (page 24).

through

Insert the extra spool pin so that it is

perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft.

Without passing the thread through the needle

bar thread hook, manually thread the right

needle.

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle

from the front.

Bobbin winder shaft

Swing down the spool pin so that it is

horizontal.

• The needle threader cannot be used with the

twin needle. If the needle threader is used

with the twin needle, the sewing machine

may be damaged.

Attach zigzag foot "J".

• For details on changing the presser foot, refer

to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37).

CAUTION

Place the upper thread spool for the needle on

the right side onto the extra spool pin, and

then secure it with the spool cap.

The thread should unroll from the top front of

the spool.

● When using the twin needle, be sure to

attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the

needle may break or the machine may be

damaged.

Turn on the sewing machine.

Spool cap

Spool

X The LCD comes on.

Thread the upper thread in the same way that

the upper thread for the left side was threaded.

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Press

and

(Arrow keys) until

is selected.

Thread guide cover

Upper Threading 29

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Press

(OK key).

Start sewing.

X The screen for selecting the twin needle

• For details on starting to sew, refer to

"Starting to sew" (page 48).

appears.

X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to

each other.

Press

To return to

to select

, press

X The twin needle can now be used.

Press (OK key).

CAUTION

● When changing the sewing direction,

press (Needle position button) to

X The initial stitch screen appears again, and

appears in the lower-left corner of the

screen.

raise the needle from the fabric, and then

raise the presser foot lever and turn the

fabric.

• Even after the sewing machine is turned off,

the twin needle setting is not cancelled.

CAUTION

● When using the twin needle, be sure to

select the twin needle setting, otherwise

the needle may break or the machine may

be damaged.

Select a stitch.

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to

"Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter"

• For details on the stitches that can be sewn

with the twin needle, refer to "Stitch Settings"

(page 132).

CAUTION

● When using the twin needle, be sure to

select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the

needle may break or the machine may be

damaged.

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Pulling up the bobbin thread

Using thread that winds off

quickly

When making gathers or before free-motion quilting,

first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.

When using thread that winds off quickly, such as

transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the

enclosed spool net over the spool before placing the

spool of thread onto the spool pin.

If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the

spool.

Insert the bobbin into the shuttle.

• Refer to steps

through

of "Installing the

bobbin" (pa ge 22).

Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.

Do not cut the thread with the cutter.

While lightly holding the upper thread with

your left hand, press

(Needle position

button) twice to raise the needle.

Spool net

Spool

Spool cap

Spool pin

Needle position button

X The bobbin thread is looped around the

upper thread and can be pulled up.

Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull

out the end of the bobbin thread.

Upper Threading 31

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Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the bobbin

thread under the presser foot toward the rear

of the machine.

Reattach the bobbin cover.

Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the

bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on

the right side.

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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, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. 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 injuries.

Replacing the Needle 33

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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

60–80

Medium

Taffeta

weight

75/11–90/14

fabrics

Flannel,

Gabardine

Silk thread

50–80

60–80

Lawn

Cotton thread

Synthetic thread

Silk thread

Thin fabrics

Georgette

Challis, Satin

Denim

65/9–75/11

50–80

30–50

Cotton thread

Synthetic thread

Silk thread

Thick

fabrics

Corduroy

Tweed

90/14–100/16

Jersey

Ballpoint needle

(golden colored)

75/11–90/14

Stretch

fabrics

Thread for knits

50–60

Tricot

Cotton thread

Synthetic thread

Silk thread

Easily frayed fabrics

50–80

65/9–90/14

Synthetic thread

Silk thread

For top-stitching

90/14–100/16

Memo

CAUTION

z The smaller the thread number, the thicker

the thread, and the larger the needle

number, the thicker the needle.

● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle

combinations are shown in the table

above. If the combination of the fabric,

thread and needle is not correct,

z Use the ball point needle when sewing on

stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped

stitches easily occur.

z Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with

transparent nylon threads, regardless of the

fabric being sewn.

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.

z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the

sewing machine is purchased.

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Checking the needle

Replacing 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.

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".

Press

(Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

Needle position button

Flat side

Needle type marking

Turn off the sewing machine.

■ Correct needle

CAUTION

Flat surface

● Before replacing the needle, be sure to

turn off the sewing machine, otherwise

injuries may occur if the start/stop button

is accidentally pressed and the machine

starts sewing.

■ 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.

Lower the presser foot lever.

Flat surface

Presser foot lever

Replacing the Needle 35

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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.

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.

Screwdriver

Needle clamp screw

• Do not apply a strong force when loosening

or tightening the needle clamp screw,

otherwise certain parts of the sewing

machine may be damaged.

With the flat side of the needle toward the rear

of the machine, insert the needle until it

touches the needle stopper.

While holding the needle with your left hand,

use the screwdriver to tighten the needle

clamp screw.

Install the twin needle in the same way.

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Replacing the Presser Foot

The presser foot presses down on the fabric.

Presser foot precautions

Replacing the presser foot

Be sure to observe the following precautions

concerning the presser feet.

Replace the presser foot as described below.

For details on using the side cutter "S", refer to

(page 70).

CAUTION

● Use the presser foot appropriate for the

type of stitch that you wish to sew,

otherwise the needle may hit the presser

foot, causing the needle to bend or break.

● Only use presser feet designed specifically

for this sewing machine. Use of any other

presser foot may result in injuries or

damage to the machine.

Press

(Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

Needle position button

X The needle is raised.

Turn off the sewing machine.

CAUTION

● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure

to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise

injuries may occur if the start/stop button

is accidentally pressed and the machine

starts sewing.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Presser foot lever

X The presser foot is raised.

Replacing the Presser Foot 37

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Press the black button at the back of the

presser foot holder.

Raise the presser foot lever to check that the

presser foot is securely attached.

Note

z When a stitch is selected, the icon for the

presser foot that should be used appears in

the screen. Check that the correct presser

foot is attached before starting to sew. If the

wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the

sewing machine, attach the correct presser

foot, and then select the desired stitch again.

Black button

Presser foot holder

Buttonhole foot "A"

Overcasting foot "G"

Zigzag foot "J"

X The presser foot holder releases the presser

foot.

Place a different presser foot below the holder

so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the

notch in the holder.

Position the presser foot so the letter indicating

the presser foot type (A, G, I, J, M, N or R) is

positioned to be read.

Button fitting foot "M"

Monogramming foot "N"

Blind stitch foot "R"

Side cutter "S"

z For details on the presser foot that should be

used with the selected stitch, refer to "Stitch

Settings" (page 132).

Presser foot holder

Notch

Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the

presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the

presser foot holder.

Presser foot lever

X The presser foot is attached.

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Adjusting the pressure of the

presser foot

Removing the presser foot

holder

The amount of pressure that the presser foot applies

to the fabric can be adjusted.

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.

Lower the presser foot lever.

■ Removing the presser foot holder

Remove the presser foot.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Sewing.....................................................................................................................46

Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot

holder screw.

Presser foot lever

Turn the presser foot dial at the back of the

sewing machine.

The scale on the dial indicates the range from 1

(weak) to 4 (strong). Turn the dial to the right

(smaller number) to decrease the pressure. Turn

the dial to the left (larger number) to increase

the pressure.

Screwdriver

■ Attaching the presser foot holder

Align the presser foot holder with the lower-

left side of the presser bar.

Strong

Weak

Hold the presser foot holder in place with your

right hand, and then tighten the screw using

the screwdriver in your left hand.

When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to

3 (standard).

Screwdriver

Replacing the Presser Foot 39

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Note

Using the walking foot

z If the presser foot holder is not correctly

installed, the thread tension will be

incorrect.

With the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed

evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser

foot. This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard

to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing

fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when

quilting.

Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot.

■ Attaching the walking foot

Remove the presser foot holder.

• For details, refer to "Removing the presser

foot holder" (on the previous page).

Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot

onto the needle clamp screw.

Connecting fork

Needle clamp screw

Lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser

foot holder screw, and then tighten the screw

with the screwdriver.

Presser foot holder screw

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With a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot

holder screw, and then remove the walking

CAUTION

foot.

● Be sure to securely tighten the screw with

the screwdriver, otherwise the needle

may touch the presser foot, causing it to

bend or break.

● Before starting to sew, slowly turn the

balance wheel toward you and check that

the needle does not touch the presser

foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,

the needle may bend or break.

Attach the presser foot holder.

• For details, refer to "Removing the presser

foot holder" (page 39).

Note

z When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a

speed between slow and medium.

Memo

■ Removing the walking foot

z Only the straight stitch (with reinforcement

stitching) and the zigzag stitch can be used

with the walking foot. For details on the

stitches, refer to "Stitch Settings" (page 132).

Press

(Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

Needle position button

X The needle is raised.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Presser foot lever

X The presser foot is raised.

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Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces

When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment.

Stitching cylindrical pieces

Sewing large pieces of fabric

Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to

sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs.

The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces of

fabric easier.

Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.

Open up the legs at the bottom of the wide

table.

Pull out the four legs until they snap into place.

X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-

arm sewing is possible.

Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the

arm, and then sew from the top.

Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.

X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-

When you are finished with free-arm sewing,

install the flat bed attachment back in its

arm sewing is possible.

original position.

Install the wide table.

Keeping the wide table level, fully slide it into

place.

Note

z The optional wide table is available through

your brother retailer.

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Turn the screw at the bottom of the legs to

adjust their height.

z The knee lifter can be stored attached to the

bottom of the wide table.

CAUTION

● Do not move the sewing machine while

the wide table is attached, otherwise

damage or injuries may occur.

When you are finished using the wide table,

remove it.

While slightly lifting up the wide table, pull it

off to the left.

Install the flat bed attachment back in its

original position.

Memo

z With the legs folded up, the wide table can

be stored attached to the hard case.

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The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.

Adjusting the Thread Tensio n ..................................................................................53

Adjusting the Stitch Width and Lengt h ....................................................................55

Useful Functions......................................................................................................57

Useful Sewing Tips ..................................................................................................62

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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 balance wheel, 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 sewing machine.For details on turning on the machine, refer

Turn on the machine.

Select the stitch

to "Turning on the machine" (page 11).

↓

Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn.For details on

selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 66).

↓

Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch.For details on replacing

the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37).

Attach the presser foot.

↓

Place the area to be sewn under the presser foot. Be sure that the fabric

pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of

the fabric are aligned correctly.For details on positioning the fabric, refer

to "Positioning the fabric" (page 47).

Position the fabric

↓

Start sewing.For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page

48).

Start sewing

↓

Cut the thread at the end of sewing. The thread may also be cut

automatically.For details on cutting the thread, refer to "Cutting the

thread" (page 51).

Cut the thread

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Positioning the fabric

Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct

order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric

are aligned correctly.

Turn on the sewing machine.

Lower the presser foot lever.

The straight stitch (left needle position) is

automatically selected.

Press

(Needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

Presser foot lever

X The fabric is now positioned to be sewn.

Needle position button

Place the fabric under the presser foot.

• If the seam allowance is positioned on the

right side, sewing in a straight line is easier

and the extra fabric does not get in the way.

Memo

z To adjust the pressure that the presser foot

applies to the fabric, refer to "Adjusting the

pressure of the presser foot" (page 39).

While holding the end of the thread and the

fabric with your left hand, turn the balance

wheel toward you with your right hand to

lower the needle to the starting point of the

stitching.

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Press

(Start/stop button) once.

Starting to sew

Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the

sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted

using either the operation buttons or the foot

controller.

Note

Important:

Start/stop button

z When the foot controller is plugged in, the

start/stop button cannot be used to start or

stop sewing.

X The machine starts sewing.

■ Using the operation buttons

Sewing can be started and stopped using the

operation button

(Start/stop button).

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or

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.

• If you continue to hold the start/stop button

pressed immediately after the sewing starts,

the machine will sew at a slow speed.

When the end of the stitching is reached, press

(Start/stop button) once.

X The machine stops sewing with the needle

down (in the fabric).

When you are finished sewing, raise the

needle, and then cut the threads.

X For details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page

Sewing speed controller

51).

■ Using the foot controller

Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot

controller.

Turn off the sewing machine.

When connecting the foot controller, be sure to

turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent

the machine from accidentally being started.

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Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on

the side of the sewing machine.

Once you are ready to start sewing, slowly

press down on the foot controller.

Pressing down on the foot controller increases

the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the

foot controller decreases the sewing speed.

Slower

Faster

Foot controller jack

• Slowly press down on the foot controller.

Pressing it down hard starts sewing too

quickly.

Note

(For U.S.A. only)

X The machine starts sewing.

z Foot controller: Model N5V This foot

controller can be used on this machine

model NX-600.

When the end of the stitching is reached,

completely release the foot controller.

X The machine stops sewing with the needle

lowered (in the fabric).

Turn on the sewing machine.

When you are finished sewing, raise the

needle, and then cut the threads.

• For details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page

51).

Memo

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or

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.

z When the foot controller is plugged in, the

start/stop button cannot be used to start or

stop sewing.

z 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 needle stays up when

sewing is stopped, refer to "Changing the

needle stop position" (page 16).

CAUTION

Sewing speed controller

● Do not allow thread or dust to

accumulate in the foot controller,

otherwise a fire or an electric shock may

occur.

• The speed set using the sewing speed

controller is the foot controller’s maximum

sewing speed.

● Do not place objects on the foot

controller, otherwise damage to the

machine or injuries may occur.

● If the machine is not to be used for a long

period of time, unplug the foot controller,

otherwise a fire or an electric shock may

occur.

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After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press

(Reverse/reinforcement stitch button).

Securing the stitching

Keep the reverse/reinforcement stitch button

held down until you reach the beginning of the

stitching.

When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at

the end of an opening or where seams do not

overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement

stitching to secure the end of the thread.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the

beginning of the stitching, and then lower the

presser foot lever.

Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

X While the reverse/reinforcement stitch

button is held pressed, reverse stitches are

sewn.

After sewing back to the beginning of the

stitching, release the reverse/reinforcement

stitch button.

Press

the foot controller.

At this time, if the start/stop button is held

pressed, the machine sews at a low speed.

(Start/stop button) or press down on

X The machine stops sewing.

Press

(Start/stop button), or press down

on the foot controller.

X The machine starts sewing in the normal

sewing direction

Start/stop button

• For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page

48).

X The machine starts sewing.

When the end of the stitching is reached, press

(Reverse/reinforcement stitch button).

Keep the reverse/reinforcement stitch button

held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are

sewn.

X While the reverse/reinforcement stitch

button is depressed, reverse stitches are

sewn.

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After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn,

release

(Reverse/reinforcement stitch

Cutting the thread

button).

When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. The

threads can be cut in either of two ways.

X The machine stops sewing.

Press

(Start/stop button), or press down

■ Using the thread cutter button

on the foot controller.

At this time, if the start/stop button is held

pressed, the machine sews at a low speed.

When you wish to finish the stitching, press

(Thread cutter button) once.

X The machine starts sewing in the normal

sewing direction.

After sewing to the end of the stitching, the

sewing machine stops.

Release the start/stop button or foot controller.

Thread cutter button

X The threads are cut and the needle is raised.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Beginning of stitching

End of stitching

■ Sewing reinforcement stitches

Presser foot lever

When sewing stitches other than straight or

zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse

CAUTION

stitching, pressing

stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5

stitches on top of each other.

(Reverse/reinforcement

● Do not press the thread cutter button

after the threads have already been cut,

otherwise the needle may break, the

threads may become tangled or damage

to the machine may occur.

Note

z Do not press the thread cutter button if there

is no fabric under the presser foot or while

the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to

the machine may occur.

Reverse stitching

Reinforcement stitching

Memo

z Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement

stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that

is selected. For details, refer to "Stitch

Settings" (page 132).

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■ Using the manual thread cutter

Memo

When sewing with thread thicker than #30, nylon

or metallic threads, or other special threads, use

the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut

the threads.

z The machine can be set so that the threads

will be cut when sewing is finished. For

details on setting the machine so that the

threads are cut automatically, refer to

"Automatically cutting the thread" (page 58).

When you wish to finish the stitching and the

sewing machine is stopped, press

(Needle

position button) once to raise the needle.

Needle position button

X The needle is raised.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Presser foot lever

Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine,

and then pass the threads through the thread

cutter to cut them.

Thread cutter

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Adjusting the Thread Tension

The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they

are equal.

■ Upper thread is too loose

Thread tension

If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side

of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.

If the thread and needle combination is correct for

the type of fabric being sewn (according to "Needle

types and their uses" on page 34), the thread tension

will automatically be adjusted to the appropriate

setting. However, if the preset thread tension does not

give the desired result or if you are sewing with

special thread or on special fabric, adjust the tension

of the upper thread to increase or decrease it.

■ Correct thread tension

The upper thread and the bobbin thread should

cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper

thread should be visible from the right side of the

fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be

visible from the wrong side of the fabric.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of

the fabric.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

■ Upper thread is too tight

If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side

of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of

the fabric.

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To decrease the thread tension, press

increase the thread tension, press

(-). To

(+).

Changing the tension of the

upper thread

The tension of the upper thread can be changed using

the operation panel LCD and keys.

X The tension of the upper thread is changed.

Turn on the sewing machine.

• If the setting is changed, the highlighting on

the setting is erased.

• Now you can begin sewing. Sew trial stitches

to check the thread tension, and then change

the setting if necessary.

Press

(OK key).

X The LCD comes on.

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

Select a stitch.

X A screen containing settings for the selected

stitch appears.

Memo

z To reset the thread tension to its standard

setting, select the highlighted setting.

z The thread tension can be adjusted using a

more simple procedure. For details, refer to

"Easily adjusting the thread tension" (page

147).

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to

• Immediately after the stitch is selected, the

standard settings (highlighted) appear.

z The settings can be saved so that they will

always be specified each time the utility

stitch is selected. For details, refer to "Saving

stitch settings" (page 60).

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Check that

(OK key).

is selected, and then press

X The screen for changing the thread tension

appears.

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Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length

The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a

stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selected. For details on the range of

values within which the width and length can be set, refer to "Stitch Settings" (page 132).

Memo

Adjusting the stitch width

z To reset the stitch width to its standard

setting, select the same stitch again or

change the setting to the highlighted value.

z If the straight stitch (left needle position or

triple stretch stitch) was selected, changing

the stitch width changes the needle position.

Increasing the width moves the needle to the

right; reducing the width moves the needle

to the left.

The stitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys.

Turn on the sewing machine.

z The settings can be saved so that they will

always be specified each time the utility

stitch is selected. For details, refer to "Saving

stitch settings" (page 60).

X The LCD comes on.

z The sewing machine can be set so that the

stitch width can easily be changed with the

sewing speed controller. For details, refer to

"Satin stitching" (page 98).

Select a stitch.

X A screen containing settings for the selected

stitch appears.

CAUTION

● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly

turn the balance wheel toward you and

check that the needle does not touch the

presser foot. If the needle hits the presser

foot, the needle may bend or break.

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to

• Immediately after the stitch is selected, the

standard settings (highlighted) appear.

To make the stitch width narrower, press

(–). To make the stitch width wider, press

(+).

X The stitch width is changed.

–

• If the setting is changed, the highlighted

value is erased.

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Memo

Adjusting the stitch length

z To reset the stitch length to its standard

setting, select the same stitch again or

change the setting to the highlighted value.

z The settings can be saved so that they will

always be specified each time the utility

stitch is selected. For details, refer to "Saving

stitch settings" (page 60).

The stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys.

Turn on the sewing machine.

CAUTION

X The LCD comes on.

● 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.

Select a stitch.

X A screen containing settings for the selected

stitch appears.

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to

• Immediately after the stitch is selected, the

standard settings (highlighted) appear.

To make the stitch length shorter, press

To make the stitch length longer, press

(–).

(+).

X The stitch length is changed.

–

• If the setting is changed, the highlighted

value is erased.

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Useful Functions

Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below.

Press

To return to

to select

, press

Automatically sewing reverse/

reinforcement stitches

The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew

reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and

end of the stitching.Whether reverse stitches or

reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch

that is selected. For details, refer to "Stitch Settings"

(page 132).

X The machine is now set to automatically sew

reverse/reinforcement stitches.

Press

(OK key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again, and

appears in the lower-left corner of the

screen.

Turn on the sewing machine.

• When the sewing machine is turned off, the

automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching

setting is cancelled.

X The LCD comes on.

Select a stitch.

Position the fabric under the presser foot, and

then press

(Start/stop button) once.

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Press

is selected.

and

(Arrow keys) until

Start/stop button

X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are

sewn, the machine starts sewing.

After reaching the end of the stitching, press

(Reverse/reinforcement stitch button)

once.

This step is not necessary if a stitch such as

those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is

selected where reinforcement stitches are

automatically sewn.

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for specifying automatic reverse/

reinforcement stitching appears.

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Automatically cutting the

thread

The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut

the threads at the end of the stitching. This is called

"programmed thread-cutting". If programmed thread-

cutting is set, automatic reverse/reinforcement

stitching is also set. This setting is convenient if a

stitch for sewing buttonholes or bar tacks is selected.

Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

Turn on the sewing machine.

X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are

sewn, the sewing machine stops.

X The LCD comes on.

Select a stitch.

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to

Memo

z Reverse/reinforcement stitches will not be

sewn if the start/stop button is pressed at the

end of the stitching. Be sure to press the

reverse/reinforcement stitch button at the

end of the stitching.

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Press

and

(Arrow keys) until

is selected.

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for specifying automatic thread-

cutting appears.

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Press

To return to

to select

After reaching the end of the stitching, press

(Reverse/reinforcement stitch button)

once.

, press

This step is not necessary if a stitch such as

those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is

selected where reinforcement stitches are

automatically sewn.

X The machine is now set for programmed

thread-cutting.

Press

(OK key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again, and

appears in the lower-left corner of the

screen.

Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are

sewn, the sewing machine stops and cuts the

thread

• When the sewing machine is turned off, the

programmed thread-cutting setting is

cancelled.

Position the fabric under the presser foot, and

then press

(Start/stop button) once.

The thread is cut here.

Start/stop button

Memo

X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are

z Reverse/reinforcement stitches will not be

sewn and the thread will not automatically

be cut if the start/stop button is pressed at the

end of the stitching. Be sure to press the

reverse/reinforcement stitch button at the

end of the stitching.

sewn, the machine starts sewing.

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• To clear the saved settings and return the

thread tension and stitch width and length to

Saving stitch settings

their default settings, press

selected , and then press

so that is

(OK key).

Adjusted thread tension and stitch width and length

settings can be saved so that they will be specified

each time the stitch is selected. The various settings

can be saved for each utility stitch.

Select the stitch, and then adjust the thread

tension and stitch width and length.

To adjust the stitch width, press

(–) and

(+). To adjust the stitch length, press

(+).

(–) and

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to

"Sewing an even seam allowance" (page 64).

• For details on changing the thread tension,

refer to "Changing the tension of the upper

thread" (page 54).

X The thread tension and stitch width and

length are changed.

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Press

and

(Arrow keys) until

is selected.

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for saving the settings appears.

Check that the

(OK key).

is selected, and then press

X The settings for the stitch width and length

are saved.

• The next time that the stitch is selected, the

saved settings are the first ones that are

displayed.

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■ Using the knee lifter

Hands-free raising and lifting

of the presser foot

Stop the sewing machine.

• Do not use the knee lifter while the sewing

machine is operating.

Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the

presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free

to handle the fabric.

With your knee, press the knee lifter to the

right.

Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right.

■ Installing the knee lifter

Turn off the sewing machine.

X The presser foot is raised.

Insert the knee lifter into its jack on the front

of the sewing machine in the lower-right

corner.

Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the

notches in the jack, and then insert the knee

lifter as far as possible.

Release the knee lifter.

X The presser foot is lowered.

CAUTION

● While sewing, keep your knee away from

the knee lifter. If the knee lifter is pressed

while the sewing machine is operating,

the needle may break or the machine may

be damaged.

Note

z If the knee lifter is not fully inserted into its

jack, it may fall out while the sewing

machine is operating.

Useful Functions 61

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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.

Trial sewing

Sewing curves

After you have set up the machine with the thread

and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being

sewn, the machine automatically sets the thread

tension and stitch length and width for the stitch that

is selected. 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.

Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing

direction to sew around the curve. For details on

sewing with an even seam allowance, refer to

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.

Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the

needle remained up when the machine stopped

sewing, press

(Needle position button) to

lower the needle.

Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the

fabric.

Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.

Lower the presser foot lever and continue

sewing.

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Release the button. The foot will lock in place

level with the seam, allowing the fabric to

Sewing thick fabrics

feed.

■ 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.

X 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

■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does

bend or break.

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.

Sewing direction

When you encounter a seam that is too thick

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

presser foot.

Stabilizer material or paper

Sewing stretch fabrics

First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew

without stretching the fabric.

Basting

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■ Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking

The markings on the needle plate show the

distance from the needle position of a seam sewn

with the straight stitch (left needle position). Sew

Sewing leathers or vinyl

fabrics

while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with

a marking in the needle plate. The distance

When sewing the fabrics that may stick to the presser

foot such as leathers or coated fabrics, change the

between the markings in the upper scale is 1/8

presser foot to the non stick foot.

inch (3 mm) and the distance between the

markings in the grid is 5 mm (3/16 inch).

Leather

Sewing an even seam

allowance

To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam

allowance is to the right of the presser foot, and the

edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge

of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate.

Seam

Presser foot

Centimeters

Inches

■ Aligning the fabric with the presser foot

Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser

foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric.

Needle plate

16 mm (5/8 inch)

Seam

Presser foot

■ Aligning the fabric with the stitch guide foot

Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric

aligned with a desired position of markings on the

stitch guide foot.

Seam

Stitch guide foot

Markings

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UTILITY STITCHES

The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter.

Selecting Stitchin g ...................................................................................................66

Overcasting Stitches................................................................................................68

Basic Stitchin g .........................................................................................................72

Blind Hem Stitching ................................................................................................74

Buttonhole Stitching................................................................................................76

Zipper Insertion.......................................................................................................83

Zipper/piping Insertion ...........................................................................................88

Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tap e ..................................................................90

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ................................................................92

Reinforcement Stitchin g ........................................................................................100

Eyelet Stitching......................................................................................................104

Horizontal Stitching ..............................................................................................105

Decorative Stitching..............................................................................................107

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns...................................................115

Designing a Pattern ...............................................................................................126

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Selecting Stitching

You can select any of the various types of stitching available.

Stitch types

Selecting stitching

A total of 8 groups of stitch types (utility stitches,

decorative stitches, satin stitches, cross-stitches,

decorative satin stitches and 3 types of character

stitches) are available.

Using the operation panel keys, select the desired

stitch from those shown in the LCD. Twelve of the

most often used utility stitches can quickly be

selected with the stitch keys.

For details on the types of stitches available, refer to

"Stitch Settings" (page 132).

When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight

stitch (left needle position) is selected.

Determine the stitch that you wish to use.

■ Utility stitches

• Refer to "Stitch types" (at the left).

There are 71 utility stitches, including straight

stitches, overcasting stitches and buttonhole

stitches.

Determine which presser foot should be used

with the selected stitch.

The presser feet are stored in the accessory

compartment.

■ Decorative stitches

• For details on the stitches that can be sewn

with the twin needle, refer to "Stitch Settings"

(page 132).

There are 31 decorative stitches, including hearts,

leaves and flowers.

Attach the presser foot.

■ Satin stitches

There are 18 satin stitches.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

■ Cross-stitches

Turn on the sewing machine.

There are 10 types of cross-stitches.

■ Decorative satin stitches

There are 10 decorative satin stitches.

■ Character stitch—Gothic font

X The straight stitch (left needle position) is

There are 97 characters, including letters,

symbols and numbers, in the Gothic font.

shown selected in the LCD.

Press

panel.

(Stitch selection key) in the operation

■ Character stitch—Script font

To select a stitch using the stitch keys, press the

key of the desired stitch.

There are 97 characters, including letters,

symbols and numbers, in the Script font.

Continue with step

X The screen containing the various types of

stitches appears.

■ Character stitch—Outline style

There are 97 characters, including letters,

symbols and numbers, in the outline style.

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Press

and

(Arrow keys) until the

Memo

type of stitch that you wish to use is selected.

z For details on adjusting the stitch width and

length, refer to "Adjusting the Stitch Width

and Length" (page 55).

Press

(OK key).

X The screen containing the various stitches in

the selected stitch type appears.

■ Understanding the screen

Selected stitch type

Number of stitches in the selected stitch type

• To select a different stitch type, press

(Back key).

Press

stitch that you wish to use is selected.

Press to return to the previous screen. Press

to display the next screen.

and

(Arrow keys) until the

Press

(OK key).

X The stitch is selected.

If necessary, specify the setting for automatic

reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the

stitch length, etc.

• For details on sewing with each of the utility

stitches, refer to the following pages.

Note

z When a stitch is selected, the icon for the

presser foot that should be used appears in

the screen. Check that the correct presser

foot is attached before starting to sew. If the

wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the

sewing machine, attach the correct presser

foot, and then select the desired stitch again.

Selecting Stitching 67

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Overcasting Stitches

Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Fifteen stitches are

available for overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the

presser foot that is used.

Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G"

Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot "G".

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch

Key

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Preventing fraying in

mediumweight and thin

fabrics

3.5

2.5–5.0

2.0

1.0–4.0

(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

Overcasting

stitch

5.0

2.5–5.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

Preventing fraying in

thick fabrics and fabrics

that fray easily

(3/16) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

5.0

3.5–5.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

–

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Attach overcasting foot "G".

Sew with the edge of the fabric against the

presser foot guide.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select a stitch.

Needle drop point

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

CAUTION

Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric

against the guide of the presser foot, and then

lower the presser foot lever.

● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly

turn the balance wheel toward you and

check that the needle does not touch the

presser foot. If the needle hits the presser

foot, the needle may bend or break.

Guide

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Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J"

Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot "J".

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch

Key

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Zigzag stitch

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Preventing fraying

(center baseline/reverse

stitching)

(center

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4

(1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

needle

position)

Zigzag stitch

(right needle

position)

Preventing fraying (right

baseline/reinforcement

stitching)

3.5

2.5–5.0

1.4

0.3–4.0

–

(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

2-point

zigzag stitch

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.0

0.2–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Preventing fraying in

thick fabrics and stretch

fabrics

3-point

zigzag stitch

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.0

0.2–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Preventing fraying in

stretch fabrics

5.0

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

0.5–4.0

–

(3/16)

(3/32) (1/32–3/16)

Preventing fraying in

thick fabrics and stretch

fabrics

Overcasting

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

0.5–4.0

(3/32) (1/32–3/16)

stitch

Preventing fraying in

stretch fabrics

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

4.0

1.0–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–3/16)

Attach zigzag foot "J".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select a stitch.

Needle drop point

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Memo

z For best results when sewing stretch fabrics,

decrease the pressure of the presser foot. For

details, refer to "Adjusting the pressure of the

presser foot" (page 39).

Sew along the edge of the fabric with the

needle dropping off the edge at the right.

Needle drop point

Overcasting Stitches 69

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Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter

Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Five stitches can be

used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter.

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Sewing straight stitches while

cutting the fabric

0.0

(0)

0.0–2.5

(0–3/32)

2.5

0.2–5.0

(3/32) (1/64–3/16)

Sewing zigzag stitches while

cutting the fabric

3.5

(1/8)

3.5–5.0

1.4

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

(1/8–3/16) (1/16)

Preventing fraying in thin and

medium weight fabrics while

cutting the fabric

Overcasting

3.5

(1/8)

3.5–5.0

2.0

1.0–4.0

(1/8–3/16) (1/16) ( 1/16–3/16)

stitch

Preventing fraying in thick

fabrics while cutting the fabric

5.0

3.5–5.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) ( 1/16–3/16)

Preventing fraying in thick

fabrics while cutting the fabric

5.0

3.5–5.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) ( 1/16–3/16)

Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter

onto the needle clamp screw.

Remove the presser foot.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Connecting fork

Needle clamp screw

Lower the presser foot lever, and then

manually thread the needle.

Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin

is aligned with the notch in the presser foot

holder, and then slowly lower the presser foot

lever.

• The needle threader cannot be used. If the

needle threader is used with the side cutter,

the sewing machine may be damaged.

Raise the presser foot lever.

Notch in presser foot holder

X The side cutter is attached.

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Raise the presser foot lever to check that the

side cutter is securely attached.

• If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the

fabric will not be cut.

Pass the upper thread under the side cutter,

and then pull it out toward the rear of the

sewing machine.

Lower the presser foot lever, and then start

sewing.

X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching

is sewn.

Select a stitch.

• If the stitching is sewn in a straight line, the

seam allowance will be about 5 mm

(3/16 inch).

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

CAUTION

● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly

turn the balance wheel toward you and

check that the needle does not touch the

presser foot. If the needle hits the presser

foot, the needle may bend or break.

5 mm (3/16 inch)

Memo

Make a cut of about 2 cm (1/16 inch) long in

the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.

z The side cutter can cut as much as one layer

of 13-oz. denim.

z After using the side cutter, clean it by

removing any lint or dust.

z If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric,

use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to

the cutting edge of the cutter.

2 cm (1/16 inch)

Position the fabric in the side cutter.

The cut in the fabric should be positioned over

the guide plate of the side cutter.

Guide plate

Overcasting Stitches 71

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Basic Stitching

Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching.

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch

Key

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

5-30

Basting stitch

–

Temporarily securing

(3/4) (3/16-1-3/16)

Basic stitching and

sewing gathers or

pintucks (left baseline/

reverse stitching)

Straightstitch

(left needle

position)

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

0.2-5.0

(3/32) (1/64–3/16)

Basic stitching and

sewing gathers or

pintucks (left baseline/

reinforcement stitching)

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

0.2-5.0

(3/32) (1/64–3/16)

Straightstitch

(center

needle

position)

Basic stitching and

sewing gathers or

pintucks (center

baseline/reverse

stitching)

2.5

0.2-5.0

–

(3/32) (1/64–3/16)

Triple stretch

stitch

Reinforcing seams and

sewing stretch fabrics

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

1.5–4.0

(3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Basting

Sew basting with a stitch length between 5 mm (3/16

inch) and 30 mm (1-3/16 inch).

Attach zigzag foot "J".

5-30 mm (3/16-1-3/16 inch)

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Start sewing.

• For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page

48).

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■ Changing the needle position

Basic stitching

The needle position used as the baseline is

different for the straight stitch (left needle

Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.

Attach zigzag foot "J".

position) and the straight stitch (center needle

position).

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Straight stitch (left needle position)

Straight stitch (center needle position)

Select a stitch.

When the stitch width of the straight stitch (left

needle position) is set to its standard setting

(0.0 mm), the distance from the needle position to

the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm

(1/2 inch). If the stitch width is changed (between

0 and 7 mm (1/4 inch)), the needle position will

also change. By changing the stitch width and

sewing with the right side of the presser foot

aligned with the edge of the fabric, a seam

allowance can be sewn with a fixed width.

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Lower the needle into the fabric at the

beginning of the stitching.

Start sewing.

• For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page

48).

• For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement

stitches, refer to "Securing the stitching" (page

50).

0.0

2.0

5.5

7.0

When sewing is finished, cut the thread.

• For details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page

51).

Stitch width

Distance from the needle position to the right side

of the presser foot

12.0 mm (1/2 inch)

10.0 mm (3/8 inch)

6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

5.0 mm (3/16 inch)

• For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width"

(page 55).

Basic Stitching 73

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Blind Hem Stitching

Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching.

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch

Key

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Blind hem stitching on

mediumweight fabrics

0.0

(0)

2.0

1.0–3.5

3← – 3→

(1/16) (1/16–1/8)

Blind hem

stitch

Blind hem stitching on

stretch fabrics

0.0

(0)

2.0

1.0–3.5

3← – 3→

(1/16) (1/16–1/8)

Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure.

Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the

hem, and then baste it about 5 mm (3/16 inch)

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

to "Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length"

from the edge of the fabric.

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Position the fabric with the edge of the folded

hem against the guide of the presser foot, and

then lower the presser foot lever.

Wrong side of fabric

Basting stitching

Desired edge of hem

5 mm (3/16 inch)

Fold back the fabric along the basting, and

then position the fabric with the wrong side

facing up.

Wrong side of fabric

Fold of hem

Guide

Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly

catches the fold of the hem.

Wrong side of fabric

Basting

Attach blind hem foot "R".

Needle drop point

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Sew with the fold of the hem against the

presser foot guide.

–

Remove the basting stitching.

Stitch width

■ If the needle catches too much of the hem

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

fold

The needle is too far to the left.

Press

(of the arrow keys) to decrease the

Memo

stitch width so that the needle slightly

catches the fold of the hem.

z For best results when sewing stretch fabrics,

decrease the pressure of the presser foot. For

details, refer to "Adjusting the pressure of the

presser foot" (page 39).

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold

The needle is too far to the right.

Press

(of the arrow keys) to increase the

stitch width so that the needle slightly

catches the fold of the hem.

Wrong side of fabric

Right side of fabric

• For details on changing the stitch width, refer

(page 55).

Blind Hem Stitching 75

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Buttonhole Stitching

Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Eleven stitches are available for sewing on buttons

and one-step buttonholes.

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch

Key

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Horizontal buttonholes

on thin and

mediumweight fabrics

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

–

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

Horizontal buttonholes

on areas that are subject

to strain

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

–

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

Horizontal buttonholes

on thick fabrics

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

Buttonholes with bar

tacks on both ends for

stabilized fabrics

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

Buttonhole

stitch

Buttonholes for stretch

or knit fabrics

6.0

3.0–6.0

1.0

0.5–2.0

–

(15/64) (1/8–15/64) (1/16) (1/32–1/16)

Buttonholes for stretch

fabrics

6.0 3.0–6.0 1.5 1.0–3.0

(15/64) (1/8–15/64) (1/16) (1/16–1/8)

5.0 0.0–6.0 2.0 0.2–4.0

(3/16) (0–15/64) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Bound buttonholes

Keyhole buttonholes for

thick or plush fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

(1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)

Keyhole buttonholes for

mediumweight and

thick fabrics

7.0

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

–

(1/4)

(1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)

Horizontal buttonhole

for thick or plush fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

–

(1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)

Button-

sewing stitch

3.5

2.5–4.5

Button sewing

–

(1/8) (3/32–3/16)

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Buttonhole sewing

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.

Reinforcement stitching

The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is

used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below.

Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position

and length of the buttonhole.

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.

Button guide plate

Presser foot scale

Marks on buttonhole foot

5 mm (3/16 inch)

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■ If the button does not fit in the button guide

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.

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).)

Mark on fabric

Red marks on buttonhole foot

Pass the upper thread down through the hole in

the presser foot.

• 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.

Presser foot scale

Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of

button)

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.

Do not reduce the gap.

10 mm (3/8 inch)

15 mm (9/16 inch)

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as

possible.

X The size of the buttonhole is set.

Attach buttonhole foot "A".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Buttonhole lever

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the

bracket on the buttonhole foot.

Buttonhole lever

Bracket

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Gently hold the end of the upper thread in

your left hand, and then start sewing.

Eyelet punch

X Once sewing is completed, the machine

automatically sews reinforcement stitches,

then stops.

• When using the eyelet punch, place thick

paper or some other protective sheet under

the fabric before punching the hole in the

fabric.

Cut the threads, raise the presser foot lever,

and then remove the fabric.

CAUTION

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original

position.

● 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.

Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at

the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent

the stitching from being cut.

■ Changing the density of the stitching

Adjust the stitch length.

–

• For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch

length" (page 56).

Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and

open the buttonhole.

• If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is

too thick), decrease the density of the

stitching.

■ Changing the stitch width

Adjust the stitch width.

–

Seam ripper

For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch

to make a hole in the rounded end of the

buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut

open the buttonhole.

• For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch

width" (page 55).

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Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp

thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and

then tie it.

Memo

z Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch

length and width by sewing a trial

buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.

With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the

gimp thread remaining at the top end of the

buttonhole.

■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use

a gimp thread.

Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.

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.

Attach buttonhole foot "A".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select stitch

Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the

gimp thread.

Lower the presser foot lever and the

buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.

When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp

thread to remove any slack.

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Place the button into button-sewing foot "M".

Button sewing

Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine.

Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.

Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the

drop feed lever, located at the rear of the

machine on the base, to

seen from the front of the machine).

(to the right as

Button

• 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.

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

• Leave automatic thread-cutting set to

Turn the balance wheel toward you to check

that the needle correctly goes into the two

holes of the button.

Adjust the stitch width to the distance between

the button holes.

Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of the

machine)

Back side

X The feed dogs are lowered.

Attach button-sewing foot "M".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

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■ Attaching a shank to a button

To sew the button with a shank, attach the button

with space between it and the fabric, and then

wind the thread by hand. This attaches the button

securely.

CAUTION

● When sewing, be sure that the needle

does not touch the button, otherwise the

needle may bend or break.

Place the button into button-sewing foot "M",

and then pull the shank lever toward you.

Start sewing.

X The sewing machine automatically stops

after sewing reinforcement stitches.

• If additional strength is needed to secure the

button, perform the button-sewing operation

twice.

• Do not press the thread cutter button.

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.

Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the

bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching.

Shank lever

After sewing is finished, cut the upper thread

with plenty of excess, wind it around the

thread between the button and the fabric, and

then tie it to the upper thread at the beginning

of the stitching.

Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at

the end and at the beginning of the stitching at

the wrong side of the fabric.

When you are finished attaching the button,

slide the drop feed lever to

(to the left as

seen from the front of the machine) to raise

the feed dogs.

Cut off any excess thread.

Back side

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Zipper Insertion

A zipper can be sewn in place.

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch

Key

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Straightstitch

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Attaching zippers

Sewing concealed

seams and pintucks

(center

2.5

0.2–5.0

–

(3/32) (1/64–3/16)

needle

position)

There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side

zipper are described below.

Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the

edge of the fabric.

Inserting a centered zipper

Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted

against each other.

Basting stitching

Reverse stitches

Wrong side of fabric

End of zipper opening

Right side of fabric

Stitching

End of zipper opening

Press open the seam allowance from the

wrong side of the fabric.

Attach zigzag foot "J" and sew straight stitches

up to the zipper opening.

With the right sides of the fabric facing each

other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the

zipper opening.

• For details, refer to "Basic stitching" (page

73).

Wrong side of fabric

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Align the seam with the center of the zipper,

and then baste the zipper in place.

Topstitch around the zipper.

Wrong side of fabric

Basting stiching

Zipper

Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin

of zipper foot "I".

Stitching

Right side of fabric

Basting stitching

End of zipper opening

CAUTION

Pin on the right side

Needle drop point

● When sewing, be sure that the needle

does not touch the zipper, otherwise the

needle may bend or break.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Remove the basting stitching.

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

CAUTION

● When using zipper foot "I", be sure to

select the straight stitch (center needle

position), and slowly turn the balance

wheel toward you to check that the

needle does not touch the presser foot. If

a different stitch is selected or the needle

hits the presser foot, the needle may bend

or break.

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Press open the seam allowance from the

wrong side of the fabric.

Inserting a side zipper

Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use this

type of zipper for side openings and back openings.

Wrong side of fabric

Press the seam allowance so that the right side

(the side that will not be stitched) has an extra

3 mm (1/8 inch).

Stitching

Right side of fabric

End of zipper opening

The following procedure will describe how to stitch

on the left side, as shown in the illustration.

Attach zigzag foot "J" and sew straight stitches

up to the zipper opening.

With the right sides of the fabric facing each

other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the

zipper opening.

Wrong side of fabric

3 mm (1/8 inch)

Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of

the fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch),

and then baste or pin the zipper in place.

• For details, refer to "Basic stitching" (page

73).

Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the

edge of the fabric.

Zipper teeth

Basting stitching

Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin

of zipper foot "I".

If the stitching will be sewn on the right side,

attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of

the zipper foot.

Basting stitching

Reverse stitches

Wrong side of fabric

End of zipper opening

Pin on the right side

Needle drop point

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• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and then

baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric.

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

CAUTION

● When using zipper foot "I", be sure to

select the straight stitch (center needle

position), and slowly turn the balance

wheel toward you to check that the

needle does not touch the presser foot. If

a different stitch is selected or the needle

hits the presser foot, the needle may bend

or break.

Basting stitching

Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin

of zipper foot "I".

If the presser foot holder was attached to the

right pin in step

, change it to the left pin.

Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the

extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base

of the zipper.

Pin on the left side

Needle drop point

Topstitch around the zipper.

Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper

opening and align the zipper teeth with the side

of the presser foot.

CAUTION

● When sewing, be sure that the needle

does not touch the zipper, otherwise the

needle may bend or break.

When you are about 5 cm (2 inch) from the

end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine

with the needle lowered (in the fabric), raise

the presser foot lever, and then open the

zipper and continue sewing.

Right side of fabric

End of zipper opening

Reverse stitches

Beginning of stitching

Basting stitching

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When you are about 5 cm (2 inch) from the

end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine

with the needle lowered (in the fabric), and

then raise the presser foot lever.

Remove the basting stitching, open the zipper,

and then continue sewing.

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Zipper/piping Insertion

A zipper and piping can be sewn in place.

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch

Key

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Straightstitch

(left needle

position)

Attaching zippers

Sewing concealed

seams and piping

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

0.2–5.0

(3/32) (1/64–3/16)

There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper

and a piping are described below, with the adjustable zipper/piping foot.

Slide the presser foot over either the left or

right feed dog.

Inserting a centered zipper

Refer to step

zipper" (page 83).

–

of "Inserting a centered

Remove the presser foot and presser foot

holder (page 39) to attach the screw-on

adjustable zipper/piping foot.

Left sewing position

Right sewing position

Change the needle position so that the needle

does not touch the presser foot.

For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width"

(page 55).

Note

z Use a screw driver to securely tighten the

screw that holds the presser foot. If the screw

is loose, the needle may break and cause

injures.

Needle drop point

Select stitch

CAUTION

Loosen the positioning screw on the back of

the presser foot.

● After adjusting the needle position, slowly

turn the balance wheel toward you and

check the needle does not touch the

presser-foot. If the needle hits the presser

foot, the needle may bend or break.

Positioning screw

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Securely tighten the positioning screw with a

screwdriver.

Inserting a piping

Place the piping between two fabrics inside

out, as shown below.

Positioning screw

Topstitch around the zipper.

Fabric

Piping

Fabric

Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable

zipper/piping foot on the previous page.

Sew along the piping.

After sewing, turn them over.

Stitching

Right side of fabric

Basting stitching

End of zipper opening

CAUTION

● When sewing, be sure that the needle

does not touch the zipper, otherwise the

needle may bend or break.

Remove the basting stitching.

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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.)]

Stitch

Key

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

1.0

1.0–3.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

Stretch stitch

Stretch fabrics

(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

2-point

zigzag stitch

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.0

0.2–4.0

–

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Attaching elastic

3-point

zigzag stitch

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.0

0.2–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Elastic-

attaching

stitch

Attaching elastic to

stretch fabrics

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.0

0.2–4.0

–

(1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations.

Stretch stitching

Elastic attaching

Attach zigzag foot "J".

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.

Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points

to make sure that the tape is uniformly

positioned on the fabric.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Sew the fabric without stretching it.

Elastic tape

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Attach zigzag foot "J".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

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.

CAUTION

● When sewing, be sure that the needle

does not touch any pins, otherwise the

needle may bend or break.

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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.)]

Stitch

Key

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Attaching appliqués

(center baseline/reverse

stitching)

3.5

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

(1/8)

(1/16)

Zigzag stitch

Appliqué quilting, free-

motion quilting, satin

stitching

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4

(1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

–

3.5

2.5–5.0

2.5

1.6–4.0

Attaching appliqués

(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Appliqué

stitch

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 6.5 mm 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 6.5 mm from the left

edge of the presser foot)

1.5

(1/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6

0.2–5.0

–

(1/16) (1/64–3/16)

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2

0.2–4.0

–

(1/16) (1/64–3/16)

5.0

2.5–7.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

Joining stitch

Patchwork stitching

(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

5.0

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2

0.2–4.0

–

(3/16)

(1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Mock hand

quilting stitch

Straight stitch quilting

that looks hand quilting

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

1.0–4.0

(3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Quilting

stippling

7.0

(1/4)

1.0–7.0

1.6 1.0–4.0

Stippling

(1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

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• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Appliqué stitching

Select a stitch.

Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam

allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and

3/16 inch).

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Turn the balance wheel toward you, and then

begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué,

making sure that the needle drops just outside

of the appliqué.

Seam allowance

Place a pattern made of thick paper on the

back of the appliqué, and then fold over the

seam allowance using an iron.

When sewing around corners, stop the

machine with the needle in the fabric just

outside of the appliqué, raise the presser foot

lever, and then turn the fabric as needed to

change the sewing direction.

• Remove the thick paper after pressing the

seam allowance.

Turn the fabric over, and then baste or pin it

onto the fabric that it will be attached to.

Basting stitching

Attach the open toe foot.

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Piecing

Patchwork (crazy quilt)

stitching

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.

Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and

place it over the lower piece.

Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the

pattern spans over both pieces.

Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the

fabric that you wish to piece together.

Attach zigzag foot "J".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned

with the edge of the fabric.

■ For a seam allowance on the right side

Align the right side of the presser foot with

the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch

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

6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

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Start sewing.

Memo

When the end of the stitching is reached, stop

the sewing machine.

z To change the width of the seam allowance

(The needle position), adjust the stitch width.

Sew until the mark at the lower edge of the 1/4

inch quilting foot aligns with the lower edge of

the fabric.

■ Using the 1/4 inch quilting foot

If the 1/4 inch quilting foot is used, seams can be

sewn with a seam allowance of 6.4 mm (1/4

inch).

Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the

fabric that you wish to piece together.

Attach the 1/4 inch quilting foot.

6.4mm (1/4 inch)

End of stitching

Mark on 1/4 inch quilting foot

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select stitch

Align the mark at the upper edge of the 1/4

inch quilting foot with the upper edge of the

fabric.

Align the right edge of the fabric with the right

edge of the narrow part of the 1/4 inch quilting

foot.

Mark on 1/4 inch quilting foot

Beginning of stitching

When sewing with a seam allowance, align the

left edge of the narrow part of the 1/4 inch

quilting foot with the fabric edge.

Seam (3.2 mm (1/8 inch))

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■ Using the quilting guide

Quilting

Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that

are equally spaced.

Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom

layers of fabric is called "quilting". Quilts can easily

be sewn using the walking foot and the quilting

guide.

Baste the fabric to be quilted.

Attach the walking foot.

Insert the stem of the quilter into the hole at

the rear of the walking foot or presser foot

holder.

• For details, refer to "Using the walking foot"

(page 40).

†

Walking foot

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Place one hand on each side of the presser

foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while

sewing.

†

Presser foot holder

Adjust the stem of the quilter so that the quilt

guide aligns with the seam that has already

been sewn.

Note

z When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a

speed between slow and medium.

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Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of

the machine on the base, to

(to the right

Free-motion quilting

as seen from the front of the machine).

With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be

lowered (using the drop feed lever) so that the fabric

can be moved freely in any direction.

The quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting.

Remove the presser foot and the presser foot

holder.

• Refer to "Removing the presser foot holder"

(page 39).

Align the quilting foot with the lower-left side

of the presser bar.

The pin on the quilting foot should be

positioned over the needle clamp screw.

Hold the quilting foot in place with your right

hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder

Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of

the machine)

Back side

screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.

X The feed dogs are lowered.

Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a

stitch.

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, and

then move the fabric to follow the pattern.

Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the

beginning and end of sewing.

Pin on quilting foot

Presser foot holder screw

Needle clamp screw

CAUTION

● Be sure to securely tighten the screws

with the screwdriver, otherwise the

needle may touch the presser foot,

causing it to bend or break.

Pattern

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After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed

lever to

(to the left as seen from the front

Satin stitching

of the machine) to raise the feed dogs.

A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the

stitch width of a satin stitch. If the sewing machine is

set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the

sewing speed controller, the stitch width can quickly

and easily be adjusted. In this case, the sewing speed

is adjusted with the foot controller.

Connect the foot controller.

• For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page

48).

Back side

Attach zigzag foot "J".

• Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at

the left.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Turn on the sewing machine, and then press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Press

and

(Arrow keys) until

is selected.

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for specifying that the stitch

width can be controlled with the sewing

speed controller appears.

Press

To return to

to select

, press

X The machine is now set so that the stitch

width can be controlled with the sewing

speed controller.

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Press

(OK key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

While sewing, slide the sewing speed

controller to adjust the stitch width.

Slide the controller to the left to make the width

narrower. Slide the controller to the right to

make the width wider.

Narrower

Wider

• Adjust the sewing speed with the foot

controller.

When you are finished sewing, set the stitch

width control setting back to OFF.

Memo

z Although the stitching result differs

depending on the type of fabric being sewn

and the thickness of the thread being used,

for best results, adjust the stitch length to

between 0.3 and 0.5 mm (1/64 and 1/32

inch).

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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.)]

Stitch

Key

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Triple stretch

Reinforcing the seams of

sleeves and inseams

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

1.5–4.0

(3/32) (1/16–3/16)

stitch

Reinforcing the ends of

openings, such as the

corners of pockets

Bar tack

stitch

2.0

1.0–3.0

0.4

0.3–1.0

–

(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

Darning mediumweight

fabrics

7.0

2.5–7.0

2.0

0.4–2.5

–

(1/4)

(3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32)

Darning

stitch

7.0

(1/4)

2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.5

(3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32)

Darning thick fabrics

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".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Determine the desired length of the bar tack.

Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot

Select stitch

"A" to the desired length. (The distance between

the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm

(3/16 inch).)

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Start sewing.

• For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page

48).

Presser foot scale

Length of bar tack

5 mm (3/16 inch)

• A bar tack with a maximum length of about

28 mm (1–1/8 inch) can be sewn.

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Attach buttonhole foot "A".

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the

bracket on the buttonhole foot.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

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.

Buttonhole lever

Bracket

Gently hold the end of the upper thread in

your left hand, and then start sewing.

X Once sewing is completed, the machine

automatically sews reinforcement stitches,

then stops.

2 mm (1/16 inch)

Pass the upper thread down through the hole in

the presser foot.

Cut the threads, raise the presser foot lever,

and then remove the fabric.

• 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.

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original

position.

Memo

z If the fabric does not feed, for example,

because it is too thick, increase the stitch

length. For details, refer to "Adjusting the

stitch length" (page 56).

Do not reduce the gap.

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as

possible.

Buttonhole lever

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Darning

Fabric that has been torn can be darned.

Darning is sewn as shown below.

Reinforcement stitching

Determine the desired length of the darning.

Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot

"A" to the desired length. (The distance between

the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm

(3/16 inch).)

Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm

(1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned,

and then lower the presser foot lever.

Tear

2 mm (1/16 inch)

Pass the upper thread down through the hole in

the presser foot.

• When lowering the presser foot, do not push

in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the

darning will not be sewn with the correct

size.

Presser foot scale

Length of darning

5 mm (3/16 inch)

7 mm (1/4 inch)

• A bar tack with a maximum length of about

28 mm (1-1/8 inch) can be sewn.

Attach buttonhole foot "A".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Do not reduce the gap.

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Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as

possible.

Buttonhole lever

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the

bracket on the buttonhole foot.

Buttonhole lever

Bracket

Gently hold the end of the upper thread in

your left hand, and then start sewing.

X Once sewing is completed, the machine

automatically sews reinforcement stitches,

then stops.

Cut the threads, raise the presser foot lever,

and then remove the fabric.

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original

position.

Memo

z If the fabric does not feed, for example,

because it is too thick, increase the stitch

length. For details, refer to "Adjusting the

stitch length" (page 56).

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Eyelet Stitching

Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm

(1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch).

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

7.0, 6.0 or

5.0

7.0, 6.0 or

5.0

Sewing eyelets, for example, on

belts

7.0

Eyelet stitch

(1/4) (1/4, 15/64 (1/4) (1/4, 15/64

or 3/16)

Attach monogramming foot "N".

Start sewing.

X Once sewing is completed, the machine

automatically sews reinforcement stitches,

then stops.

Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the

center of the eyelet.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch

length to select the desired eyelet size.

• When using the eyelet punch, place thick

paper or some other protective sheet under

the fabric before punching the hole in the

fabric.

6 mm

(15/64 inch)

7 mm

(1/4 inch)

5 mm

(3/16 inch)

• For details, refer to "Adjusting the Stitch

Width and Length" (page 55).

Memo

Lower the needle into the fabric at the

beginning of the stitching, and then lower the

presser foot lever.

z If thin thread is used, the stitching may be

open. If this occurs, sew the eyelet twice

before removing the fabric, one on top of the

other.

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Horizontal Stitching

Horizontal stitching is used to attach appliqués to fabric that cannot be moved around, such as cylindrical

pieces. Straight stitches and zigzag stitches that sew to either the left or right are available.

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Attaching appliqués to sleeves

(straight stitch sewn to the left)

–

Horizontal

straight stitch

Attaching appliqués to sleeves

(straight stitch sewn to the right)

Attaching appliqués to sleeves

(zigzag stitch sewn to the left)

Horizontal

zigzag stitch

Attaching appliqués to sleeves

(zigzag stitch sewn to the right)

Lower the needle into the fabric at the

beginning of the stitching, and then start

sewing.

The illustration below shows the sewing order for

the following explanation.

Lower the needle at the upper-right corner.

Remove the flat bed attachment.

• For details, refer to "Stitching cylindrical

pieces" (page 42).

X The fabric is fed toward the back of the

machine, as usual.

Attach monogramming foot "N".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

After you have sewn to the corner, stop the

sewing machine, and then select stitch

Start sewing.

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

X The fabric is fed to the right.

After you have sewn to the corner, stop the

sewing machine, and then select stitch

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Press

button).

(Reverse/reinforcement stitch

Hold the reverse/reinforcement stitch button

pressed until the stitching reaches the upper-left

corner.

X The fabric is fed forward.

After you have sewn to the corner, stop the

sewing machine, and then select stitch

Start sewing.

X The fabric is fed to the left.

After you have sewn to the corner, stop the

sewing machine, and then select stitch

again.

After sewing 3 to 5 stitches at the beginning of

the stitching, stop the sewing machine.

Memo

z The feeding direction of the fabric differs

depending on the stitch that is selected. Be

sure to guide the fabric while it is sewn.

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Decorative Stitching

Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

5.0

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

1.0–4.0

(3/16)

(3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Fagoting

stitch

Sewing two pieces of fabric

together across an open seam

5.0

2.5–7.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

(3/16) (3/25–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2

0.2–4.0

(1/16) (1/64–3/16)

5.0

2.5–7.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

Joining stitch

Decorative bridging stitches

(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2

0.2–4.0

(1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Shell tuck

stitch

Shell tuck stitching on collars

and curves

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

0.2–4.0

(3/32) (1/64–3/16)

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6

1.0–4.0

(1/16) (1/16–3/16)

Smocking

stitch

Smocking fabrics to add texture

and elasticity

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

1.0–4.0

(3/32) (1/16–3/16)

5.0

2.5–7.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

5.0

2.5–7.0

0.5

0.1–1.0

Scallop stitch

Satin scallop stitching

(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)

3.5

1.5–7.0

2.5

1.6–4.0

(1/8)

(1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Lace sewing, decorative

hemming, heirloom stitching,

etc.

6.0

1.5–7.0

3.0

1.5–4.0

(15/64) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)

5.0

1.5–7.0

3.5

1.5–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)

5.0

1.5–7.0

4.0

1.5–4.0

Decorative

Decorative hemming and

heirloom stitching, etc. on thin,

mediumweight and plain weave

fabrics

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/16) (1/16–3/16)

stitch

5.0

1.5–7.0

2.5

1.5–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

5.0

1.5–7.0

2.0

1.5–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

Decorative hemming, ribbon

threading, heirloom stitching,

etc.

5.0

1.5–7.0

3.0

1.5–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)

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Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Presser

Foot

Stitch Name Pattern

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

6.0

1.5–7.0

1.6

1.0–4.0

(15/64) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

Heirloom stitching, etc.

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.6

1.0–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

3.0

2.0–4.0

(1/8) (1/16–3/16)

Decorative

stitch

4.0

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

1.0–4.0

(3/16)

(3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Decorative stitching

5.5

(7/32)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6

1.0–4.0

(1/16) (1/16–3/16)

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.0 0.2–4.0

(3/16) (1/16–1/4 (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Select stitch

Fagoting

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

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.

Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).

• For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch

width" (page 55).

Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric

along their seams.

Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned

along the center of the two pieces of fabric.

Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by

about 4 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a

sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.

Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer

Basting stitching

4 mm (3/16 inch)

Attach zigzag foot "J".

After sewing is finished, remove the paper.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

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Scallop stitching

Smocking

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.

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 monogramming foot "N".

Attach zigzag foot "J".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

length" (page 56) and "Thread tension" (page

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the

stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen

the thread tension.

Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure

not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.

• For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch

53).

Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm

(3/8 inch).

• For better results, apply spray starch onto the

fabric and press with a hot iron before it is

sewn.

Trim along the stitches.

1 cm (3/8 inch)

• It is not necessary to sew reverse/

reinforcement stitches or cut the thread.

Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.

Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

• Be careful not to cut the stitches.

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Select stitch

Shell tuck stitching

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

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.

Stitch between the straight stitches.

Fold the fabric along the bias.

Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.

Attach zigzag foot "J".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select stitch

tension.

, and then increase the thread

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Sew while making sure that the needle drops

slightly off the edge of the fabric.

Needle drop point

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Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks

down to one side.

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the

seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when

making a crazy quilt.

Attach zigzag foot "J".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Sew together the right sides of the two pieces

of fabric, and then open up the seam

allowances.

Wrong side of fabric

6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance

Straight stitch

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

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.

Right side of fabric

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Heirloom stitching

CAUTION

● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64

inch) or less, otherwise the needle may

bend or break.

● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly

turn the balance wheel toward you 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 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 mediumweight fabrics in addition to plain weave

fabrics.

Install the wing needle.

Partially removing threads is called "drawnwork".

This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a

loose weave.

Two ways to create drawnwork are described below.

• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

■ Drawnwork (Example 1)

• For details on installing a needle, refer to

"Replacing the needle" (page 35).

• 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.

Attach monogramming foot "N".

Pull out several threads from the fabric.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select a stitch.

The stitches that can be used are

Attach monogramming foot "N".

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

• Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch)

or less.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Start sewing.

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

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With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew

along the right edge of the frayed section.

Sew along the other edge of the frayed section

so that it looks like the previous stitching.

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

Set the mirror image pattern setting back to

X The settings screen appears.

Press

is selected.

and (Arrow keys) until

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern

appears.

Press

to select

To return to , press

X The pattern is flipped.

Press

(OK key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

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■ Drawnwork (Example 2)

Pull out several threads from two sections of

the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of

about 4 mm (3/16 inch).

4 mm (3/16 inch)

Attach monogramming foot "N".

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Select stitch

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

66).

Sew along the center of the unfrayed section.

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Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns

Satin stitches, cross-stitches and decorative satin stitches can be sewn. All are sewn with monogramming

foot "N".

Sewing beautiful patterns

Sewing patterns

In order to sew the patterns correctly, the following

must be considered.

Attach monogramming foot "N".

■ Fabric

Before sewing stretch or thin fabrics or fabrics

with a coarse weave, affix the optional stabilizer

material to the wrong side of the fabric or place a

thin sheet of paper, such as tracing paper, under

the fabric. Since material puckering or bunched

stitches may occur when satin stitches are sewn,

be sure to affix stabilizer material to the fabric.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

"Selecting stitching" (pag e 6 6).

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to steps

through

■ Needles and threads

When sewing thin, mediumweight or stretch

fabrics, use the ball point needle. When sewing

thick fabrics, use a 90/14 home sewing machine

needle. In addition, 75/11 to 90/14 thread should

be used.

Start sewing.

■ Trial sewing

Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric

being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material

is used, the desired result may not be achieved.

Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before

sewing your project. In addition, while sewing, be

sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order

to prevent the fabric from slipping.

• The stitching is sewn in the direction

indicated by the arrow.

Sew reinforcement stitches.

When sewing with a character stitch,

reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn

after each character.

• When sewing a pattern with a stitch other

than a character stitch, it is useful to first set

the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching

setting. For details, refer to "Automatically

sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches" (page

57).

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When you are finished sewing, use scissors to

trim off any excess threads at the beginning of

the stitching and between the patterns.

Combining patterns

Multiple patterns can be combined and sewn

together.

Select the first pattern, and then press

(OK key).

X The first pattern is selected and appears in

the LCD.

• When the sewing is started, the selected

pattern is sewn repeatedly until the sewing

machine is stopped.

Press the + key in the operation panel.

X The screen for selecting a pattern appears

again.

Select the next pattern, and then press

(OK key).

To select a different stitch type, press

selection key).

(Stitch

X The combined patterns appear in the LCD.

• To remove a selected pattern, press the C key

in the operation panel. The pattern that was

selected last is removed.

Repeat steps

and

After all of the desired patterns are selected,

start sewing.

Sewing direction

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X The order that the patterns appear in the

LCD is the order that they will be sewn.

Repeat sewing patterns

To repeatedly sew the combined pattern, follow the

procedure described below.

Select the pattern.

• For details, refer to "Combining patterns" (on

the previous page).

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Memo

Press

and

(Arrow keys) until

z Up to 70 patterns can be combined.

z Some utility stitches cannot be combined.

z If multiple patterns have been combined, the

sewing machine stops once all the selected

patterns displayed in the LCD have been

sewn. To repeatedly sew the combined

pattern, refer to "Repeat sewing patterns".

z The combined pattern can be stored for later

use. For details, refer to "Storing a pattern"

(page 123).

is selected.

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for specifying repeat sewing

appears.

Press

To return to

to select

(repeat sewing).

(single sewing), press

Press

(OK key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again, and

the machine is set to repeatedly sew the

selected pattern.

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Checking the selected pattern

Up to 70 patterns can be combined. If all of the

selected patterns cannot be displayed in the LCD at

the same time, the pattern can be checked according

to the following procedure.

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Press

and

(Arrow keys) until

is selected.

Single

Repeated

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for checking the pattern appears.

Note

Press

and check it.

and

to scroll through the pattern

z If repeated sewing is set, the pattern is

repeatedly sewn until the sewing machine is

stopped.

z If the sewing machine is turned off, the

repeated/single sewing setting returns to its

default setting.

Press

(OK key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

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Changing the pattern size

The size of decorative stitches, decorative satin

stitches, and character stitches in the Gothic font and

outline style can be switched between large and

small. However, the size of other patterns cannot be

changed.

Select a stitch.

Select one of the decorative stitches, decorative

satin stitches, or character stitches in either the

Gothic font or the outline style.

Memo

z The large pattern size is the default. If the

small pattern size is selected, small patterns

can be combined and connected.

z If multiple patterns have been combined, the

size of each selected pattern can be

specified.

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Press

and

(Arrow keys) until

is selected.

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for changing the pattern size

appears.

Press

selected.

Select

and

until the desired size is

for the small size or select

for the

large size.

X The pattern size is changed.

Press

(OK key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

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Changing the stitch density

Changing the pattern length

If a decorative satin stitch has been selected, the

stitch density can be changed.

The length of one part of a satin stitch can be set to

one of five sizes.

Select a decorative satin stitch

Select a satin stitch

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Press

is selected.

and (Arrow keys) until

Press

is selected.

and (Arrow keys) until

Press

(OK key).

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for changing the length of a satin

X The screen for specifying the stitching

stitch appears.

density of the decorative satin stitch appears.

Press

and

until the desired ratio is

selected.

Press

and

until the desired density is

The length can be set within the range of

selected.

and

Select

for coarser stitching or select

for

finer stitching.

X The satin stitch length is changed.

Press

(OK key).

Press

(OK key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

X The initial stitch screen appears again, and

the stitching density is changed.

CAUTION

● If the stitching density is too fine,

depending on the needle, the stitches may

be bunched together, causing the needle

to break.

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■ Examples of step patterns

Shifting patterns

Satin stitches

can be shifted to the left or right by

half the width of the pattern, allowing you to create a

step-shaped pattern. This is called a "step pattern".As

an example, the procedure for creating the following

pattern is described below.

Select the first pattern in the satin stitch group

Press the + key in the operation panel.

X The screen for selecting a pattern appears

again.

Select

to specify the direction in

which the next pattern is shifted.

X The next pattern selected is moved half a

width to either the right or the left.

Press the + key in the operation panel.

X The screen for selecting a pattern appears

again.

Select the next pattern.

X The patterns are combined.

Specify that the patterns will be sewn

repeatedly.

• For details, refer to "Repeat sewing patterns"

(page 117).

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Memo

Mirror imaging the pattern

z Some of the utility and decorative patterns

can be mirror imaged.

z Mirror imaged patterns can also be

combined with other patterns.

The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical

axis.

Select a stitch.

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

X The settings screen appears.

Press

is selected.

and (Arrow keys) until

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern

appears.

Press

To return to

to select

, press

X The pattern is mirror imaged.

Press

(OK key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

Normal

Mirror-imaged

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Check the contents, and then press

key).

(OK

Storing a pattern

The contents stored in the

overwritten.

pocket are

Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since

stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine

is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is

convenient for patterns, such as names, that will be

used often. Up to five patterns can be stored.

X "Saving..." appears while the pattern is being

stored in the pocket.

• Do not turn off the sewing machine while a

pattern is being stored, otherwise the pattern

data may be lost.

■ Storing a pattern

X After the pattern is stored, the initial stitch

Create the combined pattern that you wish to

store.

screen appears again.

■ Recalling a pattern

• For details, refer to "Combining patterns"

(page 116).

Press

(Stitch selection key) in the operation

panel.

X The screen containing the various types of

stitches appears.

Press

is selected.

and

(Arrow keys) until

Press

panel.

(Stitch selection key) in the operation

X The screen containing the various types of

stitches appears.

Press

is selected.

and

(Arrow keys) until

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for selecting a pocket appears.

Press

pattern that you wish to recall is selected.

A pattern is stored in the pocket.

and until the pocket containing the

Press

(OK key).

X The screen for selecting the storage location

(pocket) appears.

Press

and

until the pocket (1 through 5)

where you wish to store the pattern is

selected.

indicates an empty pocket.

pocket where a pattern is already stored.

Press

(OK key).

X The contents of the selected pocket are

indicates a

displayed.

Check the contents, and then press

key).

(OK

Press

(OK key).

X The contents of the selected pocket are

To select a different pocket, press

key).

(Back

displayed.

X The initial stitch screen appears again, and

the pattern from the selected pocket is

recalled.

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If the pattern appears as shown below, the

stitching is misaligned in the vertical direction.

Realigning the pattern

The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on

the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If

this occurs, adjust the pattern while sewing on a

piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for

your project.

Attach monogramming foot "N".

If the pattern appears as shown below, the

stitching is misaligned in the horizontal

direction.

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

Press

panel.

(Stitch selection key) in the operation

X The screen containing the various types of

If the pattern is not sewn correctly, follow the

steps below to adjust the sewing.

stitches appears.

Press

and

(Arrow keys) until

Press

(Settings key) in the operation panel.

is selected, and then select

X The settings screen appears.

Press

and

(Arrow keys) until

is selected.

To adjust the vertical position, select

adjust the horizontal position, select

. To

X The pattern alignment stitch is selected.

Start sewing.

Press

(OK key).

X The pattern for making the adjustment is

X The screen for adjusting the pattern appears.

■ Vertical pattern adjustment

sewn.

X The sewing machine stops after it has

finished sewing the pattern.

Check the sewn pattern.

If the part of the pattern indicated in the

illustration is sewn uniformly, the pattern is

correctly aligned.

■ Horizontal pattern adjustment

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Press

(–) or

(+).

X Make the necessary adjustments according

to how the pattern is sewn.

■ Vertical pattern adjustment

Press

to increase the adjustment setting.

Press

to decrease the adjustment setting.

■ Horizontal pattern adjustment

Press

to increase the adjustment setting.

Press

to decrease the adjustment setting.

Start sewing again, and then check the pattern.

Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn

correctly.

When the pattern is sewn correctly, press

(OK key).

X The initial stitch screen appears again.

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Designing a Pattern

With the My Custom Stitch function, you can sew stitch patterns that you design yourself.

Mark the points in the pattern that are

positioned at intersections in the grid, and

Drawing a sketch of the

pattern

then link those points with a continuous

straight line.

Prepare a grid sheet set.

Draw a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet

set.

Determine the sewing order.

Draw the pattern as one continuous line and

with the start point and the end point of the

design at the same height.

For a more attractive stitch, close the pattern by

intersecting the line.

If the pattern will be repeated, determine the

space between the repeating patterns.

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Specify the coordinates of the second point,

and then press

(OK key).

Entering the pattern data

Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and

program the pattern into the sewing machine.

Attach monogramming foot "N".

X A screen appears, allowing you to specify

the settings for the stitching between the two

points.

Specify whether single stitching or triple

stitching will be sewn between the points.

Press

for triple stitching, and then press

key).

and to select for single stitching or

• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser

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(OK

Turn on the sewing machine.

Press

panel.

(Stitch selection key) in the operation

X A screen for selecting the next operation

X The screen containing the various types of

appears.

stitches appears.

Press

and (Arrow keys) until

(OK key).

Select

, and then press

(OK key).

is selected, and then press

X The screen for entering a pattern appears.

• If you make a mistake while specifying a

point, press the C key to erase the last point

specified.

X A screen for specifying the next point

appears.

Number of the current point/Total number of

points

Repeat steps

point.

Up to 99 points can be entered.

through

to specify each

Horizontal coordinate (0–75)

Vertical coordinate (0–14)

Check the grid sheet set, and specify the

coordinates of the first point.

Press

and

to select the horizontal

and to select the

(OK

coordinate and press

vertical coordinate, and then press

key).

After all points in the pattern have been

specified, select

in the screen that appears

(OK key).

in step , and then press

X The embroidery screen appears.

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Specify the various stitching settings, such as

reverse/reinforcement stitching, in the same

way as with other stitches.

• With this screen displayed, pressing

(Back key) allows you to add or remove

points.

Memo

z To store the entered pattern data, store it

from the embroidery screen. For details,

refer to "Storing a pattern" (page 123).

z The pattern in the LCD will appear different

from the pattern drawn in the grid sheet set

and the actual sewn stitch. Also, refer to

these when entering the design.

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Examples of designs

Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch.

Point

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The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter.

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Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................142

Index .....................................................................................................................150

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Stitch Settings

Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility

stitches in the following table.

Utility stitches

Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Programmed

Thread-Cutting

Stitch Name

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

2.5

Manual

Basic stitching, sewing

gathers or pintucks, etc.

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

0.2–5.0

(3/32) (1/64–3/16)

Reverse +

Yes

Reverse

Yes

thread-cutting

Basic stitching and

sewing gathers or

pintucks

Straight

stitch

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

0.2–5.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Yes Reinforcement

(3/32) (1/64–3/16)

Attaching zippers, basic

J/I stitching, sewing gathers

or pintucks, etc.

2.5

0.2–5.0

Reverse +

thread-cutting

–

Yes

Reverse

(3/32) (1/64–3/16)

Attaching sleeves, sewing

inseams, sewing stretch

fabrics and decorative

stitching

Triple

stretch

stitch

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

1.5–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Yes Reinforcement

(3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Stretch

stitch

Sewing stretch fabrics and

decorative stitching

1.0

1.0–3.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Yes Reinforcement

No Reinforcement

Yes

(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

5-30

Basting

stitch

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

(3/4)

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Temporarily securing

(3/16-

1-3/16)

Overcasting and

attaching appliqués

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4

(1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

Reverse +

thread-cutting

Yes

Reverse

Zigzag

stitch

Beginning sewing from

the right needle position

3.5

2.5–5.0

1.4

0.3–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Yes Reinforcement

(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Overcasting on

2-point

zigzag stitch

mediumweight or stretch

fabrics, attaching elastic,

darning, etc.

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.0

0.2–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Yes

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Overcasting on

3-point

zigzag stitch

mediumweight or stretch

fabrics, attaching elastic,

darning, etc.

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.0

0.2–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Yes Reinforcement

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

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Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Programmed

Thread-Cutting

Stitch Name

Application

Auto

3.5

Manual

Auto

2.0

Manual

Overcasting on thin or

mediumweight fabrics

2.5–5.0

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

No Reinforcement

(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

Overcasting on thick

fabrics

5.0

2.5–5.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

No Reinforcement

Yes Reinforcement

(3/16) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Overcasting on thick

fabrics and decorative

stitching

5.0

3.5–5.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Overcasting

stitch

Overcasting on stretch

fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

0.5–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/32) (1/32–3/16)

Overcasting on thick or

stretch fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

0.5–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/32) (1/32–3/16)

Overcasting on stretch

fabrics and decorative

stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

4.0

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/16) (1/16–3/16)

Blind hem stitching on

mediumweight fabrics

0.0

(0)

2.0

1.0–3.5

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

3← – 3→

No Reinforcement

Yes Reinforcement

(1/16) (1/16–1/8)

Blind hem

stitch

Blind hem stitching on

stretch fabrics

0.0

(0)

2.0

1.0–3.5

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

3← – 3→

(1/16) (1/16–1/8)

Appliqué

stitch

3.5

2.5–5.0

2.5

1.6–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Appliqué stitching

Shell tuck stitching

Scallop stitching

(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Shell tuck

stitch

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

0.2–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/32) (1/64–3/16)

Satin scallop

stitch

5.0

2.5–7.0

0.5

0.1–1.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)

Patchwork stitching and

decorative stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2

0.2–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Patchwork stitching,

decorative stitching and

sewing overcasting on

both pieces of fabric,

such as with tricot

Joining

stitch

5.0

2.5–7.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Yes Reinforcement

(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Patchwork stitching and

decorative stitching

5.0

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2

0.2–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Yes Reinforcement

(3/16)

(1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Smocking

stitch

Smocking stitching and

decorative stitching

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(1/16) (1/16–3/16)

Fagoting and decorative

stitching

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Fagoting

stitch

Fagoting and decorative

stitching

5.0

2.5–7.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Elastic-

attaching

stitch

Attaching elastic to

stretch fabrics

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.0

0.2–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(1/16) (1/64–3/16)

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Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Programmed

Thread-Cutting

Stitch Name

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

3.0

Manual

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0–4.0

(1/8) (1/16–3/16)

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Decorative stitching

No Reinforcement

Yes Reinforcement

No Reinforcement

4.0

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/16)

(3/32) (1/16–3/16)

5.5

(7/32)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(1/16) (1/16–3/16)

Decorative stitching and

elastic-attaching

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.0

0.2–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Lace sewing, decorative

hemming, heirloom

stitching, etc.

3.5

(1/8)

1.5–7.0

2.5

1.6–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Decorative hemming,

heirloom stitching, etc.

6.0

1.5–7.0

3.0

1.5–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(15/64) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)

Decorative hemming on

thin, mediumweight and

plain weave fabrics,

5.0

1.5–7.0

3.5

1.5–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

No Reinforcement

Yes Reinforcement

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)

Decorative

stitch

heirloom stitching, etc.

Decorative hemming on

thin, mediumweight and

plain weave fabrics,

5.0

1.5–7.0

4.0

1.5–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/16) 1/16–3/16)

heirloom stitching, etc.

Decorative hemming on

thin, mediumweight and

plain weave fabrics,

5.0

1.5–7.0

2.5

1.5–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

heirloom stitching, etc.

Decorative hemming on

thin, mediumweight and

plain weave fabrics,

5.0

1.5–7.0

2.0

1.5–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

heirloom stitching, etc.

Decorative hemming,

ribbon threading,

heirloom stitching, etc.

5.0

1.5–7.0

3.0

1.5–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Yes Reinforcement

No Reinforcement

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)

Decorative stitching,

smocking stitching,

heirloom stitching, etc.

6.0

1.5–7.0

1.6

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(15/64) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

Decorative stitching,

smocking stitching,

heirloom stitching, etc.

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.6

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

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Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Programmed

Thread-Cutting

Stitch Name

Application

Auto

5.0

Manual

Auto

0.4

Manual

Horizontal buttonholes

on thin and

mediumweight fabrics

3.0–5.0

0.2–1.0

Automatic

Thread-cutting No

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

reinforcement

Horizontal buttonholes

on areas that are subject

to strain

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

Automatic

reinforcement

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

Horizontal buttonholes

on thick fabrics

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

Automatic

reinforcement

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

Secured buttonholes for

fabrics that have backings

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

Automatic

reinforcement

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

3.0–6.0

(1/8– 15/

64)

Buttonholes for stretch or

knit fabrics

6.0

(15/54)

1.0

0.5–2.0

Automatic

reinforcement

(1/16) (1/32–1/16)

Buttonhole

stitch

3.0–6.0

(1/8– 15/

64)

Buttonholes for stretch

fabrics

6.0

(15/54)

1.5

1.0–3.0

Automatic

reinforcement

(1/16) (1/16–1/8)

5.0

0.0–6.0

2.0

0.2–4.0

Automatic

reinforcement

Bound buttonholes

(3/16) (0–15/64) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)

Keyhole buttonholes for

thick or furry fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

Automatic

reinforcement

(1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)

Keyhole buttonholes for

mediumweight and thick

fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

Automatic

reinforcement

(1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)

Horizontal buttonholes

for thick or furry fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

Automatic

reinforcement

(1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)

Darning mediumweight

fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

2.5–7.0

2.0

0.4–2.5

Automatic

reinforcement

(3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32)

Darning

stitch

7.0

(1/4)

2.5–7.0

2.0

0.4–2.5

Automatic

reinforcement

Darning thick fabrics

(3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32)

Reinforcing openings and

areas where the seam

easily comes loose

Bar tack

stitch

2.0

1.0–3.0

0.4

0.3–1.0

Automatic

reinforcement

(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)

Button-

sewing

stitch

3.5

2.5–4.5

Reinforcement +

Button sewing

–

No Reinforcement

(1/8) (3/32–3/16)

thread-cutting

7.0, 6.0,

5.0 (1/4,

15/64,

3/16)

Sewing eyelets, for

example, on belts

7.0

(1/4)

5.0 (1/4,

15/64,

3/16)

7.0

(1/4)

Automatic

Eyelet stitch

Thread-cutting No

reinforcement

Piecing straight stitching

(with a seam allowance of

6.5 mm 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

Reinforcement +

No Reinforcement

(1/16) (1/64–3/16)

thread-cutting

Piecing

straight

stitch

Piecing straight stitching

(with a seam allowance of

6.5 mm from the left edge

of the presser foot)

1.5

(1/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.6

0.2–5.0

Reinforcement +

Yes

(1/16) (1/64–3/16)

thread-cutting

Straight

stitch that 59

looks

hand-sewn

(for quilting)

Straight stitch quilting that

looks hand-sewn

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

No Reinforcement

(3/32) (1/16–3/16)

thread-cutting

Zigzag

stitch

Appliqué quilting, free-

motion quilting, satin

stitching

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4

(1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

Reinforcement +

Yes

thread-cutting

(for quilting)

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Stitch Width

[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Programmed

Thread-Cutting

Stitch Name

Application

Auto

1.5

Manual

Auto

1.2

Manual

Appliqué

stitch

(for quilting)

Attaching appliqués and

binding

0.5–5.0

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

No Reinforcement

(1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

Quilting

stitch

(for

stippling)

Quilting background

stitching (stippling)

7.0

(1/4)

1.0–-7.0

(1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

1.6

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Sewing straight stitches

while cutting the fabric

0.0

(0)

0.0–2.5

(0–3/32)

2.5

0.2–5.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

No Reinforcement

(3/32) (1/64–3/16)

Sewing zigzag stitches

while cutting the fabric

3.5

(1/8)

3.5–5.0

(1/8–3/16) (1/16)

1.4

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Overcasting on thin and

mediumweight fabrics

while cutting the fabric

3.5

(1/8)

3.5–5.0

2.0

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(1/8–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)

Side cutter

Overcasting on thick

fabrics while cutting the

fabric

5.0

3.5–5.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Overcasting on

mediumweight and thick

fabrics while cutting the

fabric

5.0

3.5–5.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

No Reinforcement

(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)

Attaching appliqués to

sleeves (straight stitch

sewn to the left)

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

–

No Reinforcement

Horizontal

straight

stitch

Attaching appliqués to

sleeves (straight stitch

sewn to the right)

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Attaching appliqués to

sleeves (zigzag stitch

sewn to the left)

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Horizontal

zigzag stitch

Attaching appliqués to

sleeves (zigzag stitch

sewn to the right)

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

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Other stitches

Stitch Type

Pattern

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29* 30*

31**

Large:

Decorative

stitches

Large,

Small

Small:

Yes

(*Not

possible)

Yes

Satin

stitches

(*Not Large No

possible)

(*Not

11 12 13 14 15 16 17* 18*

possible) possible)

6* 7* 8* 9* 10*

Yes

Cross-

Large No

Large,

(*Not

Yes

stitches

possible)

Decorative

satin

stitches

Yes

Yes (length

only)

Small

** Pattern for making adjustment

Stitch Settings 137

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Stitch Type

Pattern

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70

71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80

81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90

91 92 93 94 95 96 97

Character

stitches

(Gothic font)

Large,

Small

Yes

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70

71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80

81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90

91 92 93 94 95 96 97

Character

stitches

(Script font)

No Large No

Yes

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Stitch Type

Pattern

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70

71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80

81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90

91 92 93 94 95 96 97

Character

stitches

(Outline

style)

Large,

Small

Yes

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Maintenance

Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.

Cleaning the machine surface

Cleaning the shuttle

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.

Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the

shuttle; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.

Turn off the sewing machine.

CAUTION

● Unplug the power supply cord before

cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries

or an electric shock may occur.

CAUTION

● Unplug the power supply cord before

cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries

or an electric shock may occur.

Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and

then slide it toward you.

Bobbin cover

X The needle plate cover is removed.

Turn the balance wheel toward you until the

tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of

the race shelf.

Shuttle race

Shuttle

Edge of the shuttle race

Tip of the shuttle hook

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• Be sure to turn the balance wheel toward

you. Turning the balance wheel away from

you may damage the machine.

Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into

the needle plate, and then slide the cover back

on.

Remove the shuttle.

Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out.

CAUTION

● Never use a shuttle that is scratched,

otherwise the upper thread may become

tangled, the needle may break or sewing

performance may suffer. For a new

shuttle (part code: XC3153-051), contact

your nearest authorized service center.

● Be sure that the shuttle is correctly

installed, otherwise the needle may break.

Shuttle

Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to

remove any lint and dust from the race and its

surrounding area.

Cleaning brush

Shuttle race

• Do not apply oil to the shuttle.

Check that the edge of the race shelf is

positioned as in step

, and then insert the

shuttle so that the projection on the shuttle

aligns with the spring.

Projection

Spring

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Troubleshooting

If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.

If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.

Symptom

Probable Cause

Remedy

Reference

The machine is not turned on.

Turn on the machine.

page 11

The start/stop button was not

pressed.

Press the start/stop button.

Lower the presser foot lever.

page 48

–

The sewing

machine does not

operate.

The presser foot lever is raised.

Do not use the start/stop button

when the foot controller is

connected. To use the start/stop

button, disconnect the foot

controller.

The start/stop button was pressed,

even though the foot controller is

connected.

page 48

The needle is incorrectly installed.

The needle clamp screw is loose.

The needle is bent or blunt.

Correctly install the needle.

Use the screwdriver to firmly

tighten the screw.

Replace the needle.

Select a thread and needle that

are appropriate for the type of

fabric being sewn.

The combination of fabric, thread

and needle is not correct.

The presser foot that is used is not

Attach the presser foot that is

appropriate for the type of stitch that appropriate for the type of stitch

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you wish to sew.

that you wish to sew.

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.

–

The fabric is pulled too much.

The spool is incorrectly installed.

Lightly guide the fabric.

The needle breaks.

Correctly install the spool.

The area around the hole in the

needle plate is scratched, or has a

burr on it.

Replace the needle plate. Contact

your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

The area around the hole in the

presser foot is scratched, or has a

burr on it.

Replace the presser foot. Contact

your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

Replace the shuttle. Contact your

retailer or the nearest authorized

service center.

The shuttle is scratched, or has a burr

on it.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

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Symptom

Probable Cause

Remedy

Reference

The upper thread was not threaded

correctly (for example, the spool is

not installed correctly, the spool cap

is too big for the spool being used, or

the thread has come out of the

needle bar thread hook).

Correct the upper threading.

There are knots or tangles in the

thread.

Remove any knots or tangles.

–

The selected needle is not

appropriate for the thread being

used.

Select a needle that is appropriate

for the type of thread being used.

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.

Remove the tangle thread. If the

The thread is tangled, for example, in

thread is tangled in the shuttle,

the shuttle.

clean the shuttle.

The upper thread

breaks.

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

The needle is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the needle.

The area around the hole in the

needle plate is scratched, or has a

burr on it.

Replace the needle plate. Contact

your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

The area around the hole in the

presser foot is scratched, or has a

burr on it.

Replace the presser foot. Contact

your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

Replace the shuttle. Contact your

retailer or the nearest authorized

service center.

The shuttle is scratched, or has a burr

on it.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

installed.

Correctly install the bobbin

thread.

page 22

–

The bobbin is scratched or does not

rotate smoothly, or has a burr on it.

Replace the bobbin.

The lower thread is

tangled or breaks.

Remove the tangled thread and

clean the shuttle.

The thread is tangled.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

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Symptom

Probable Cause

Remedy

Reference

The upper thread was not threaded

correctly.

Correct the upper threading.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

installed.

Correctly install the bobbin

thread.

page 22

Select a thread and needle that

are appropriate for the type of

fabric being sewn.

The combination of fabric, thread

and needle is not correct.

The thread tension

is incorrect.

The presser foot holder is incorrectly Correctly install the presser foot

page 39

installed.

holder.

Adjust the tension of the upper

thread.

The thread tension is incorrect.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

The upper thread was not threaded

correctly, or the bobbin is incorrectly and correctly install the bobbin

installed.

Correctly thread the upper thread

page 22,

thread.

The spool is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the spool.

Select a thread and needle that

are appropriate for the type of

fabric being sewn.

The combination of fabric, thread

and needle is not correct.

The fabric is

wrinkled.

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

Shorten the stitch length or sew

with stabilizer material under the

fabric.

If thin fabrics are being sewn, the

stitch is too long.

Adjust the tension of the upper

thread.

The thread tension is incorrect.

The upper thread was not threaded

correctly.

Correct the upper threading.

Select a thread and needle that

are appropriate for the type of

fabric being sewn.

The combination of fabric, thread

and needle is not correct.

Stitches are

skipped.

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

The needle is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the needle.

Dust has accumulated under the

needle plate or in the shuttle.

Remove the needle plate cover

and clean the shuttle.

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Symptom

Probable Cause

Remedy

Clean the shuttle.

Reference

Dust has accumulated in the feed

dogs or in the shuttle.

The upper thread was not threaded

correctly.

Correct the upper threading.

–

A high-pitched

noise is made while

sewing.

Replace the shuttle.Contact your

retailer or the nearest authorized

service center.

The shuttle is scratched, or has a burr

on it.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

Press the needle position button

to raise the needle.

The needle was not raised.

page 27

The needle threader

cannot be used.

The needle is incorrectly installed.

The presser foot that is used is not

Correctly install the needle.

Attach the presser foot that is

appropriate for the type of stitch that appropriate for the type of stitch

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you wish to sew.

that you wish to sew.

The stitch is not

sewn correctly.

Adjust the tension of the upper

thread.

The thread tension is incorrect.

Remove the tangle thread. If the

thread is tangled in the shuttle,

clean the shuttle.

The thread is tangled, for example, in

the shuttle.

Slide the drop feed lever to the

left.

The feed dogs are lowered.

page 97

page 56

The stitch is too close.

Lengthen the stitch length.

Attach the presser foot that is

The presser foot that is used is not

appropriate for the type of stitch that appropriate for the type of stitch

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page 39

The fabric does not you wish to sew.

that you wish to sew.

feed.

Turn the presser foot pressure dial

to the right to increase the

pressure of the presser foot.

The pressure of the presser foot is

weak.

Remove the tangle thread. If the

thread is tangled in the shuttle,

clean the shuttle.

The thread is tangled, for example, in

the shuttle.