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KNOW YOUR MACIHNE
Names of Parts ................................................................ 4
Setting the Spool Pin ....................................................... 4
Standard Accessories ..................................................... 6
Extension Table ............................................................... 6
Free-arm sewing ............................................................. 6
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply ......................................... 8
Controlling the Sewing Speed ........................................10
Reverse Stitch Lever ......................................................10
Dropping the Feed Dog ..................................................10
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot .........................12
Changing the Presser Foot ............................................12
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder ......................12
Changing Needles ..........................................................14
Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart ...................................16
Removing the Bobbin .....................................................18
Winding the Bobbin ...................................................... 20
Inserting the Bobbin ...................................................... 22
Threading the Machine .................................................. 24
Needle Threader ........................................................... 26
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread...................................... 26
Selecting the Stitch Pattern ........................................... 28
Pattern Selector Dial ..................................................... 28
Stitch Length Dial .......................................................... 28
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ................................... 30
Stitch Width Dial ............................................................ 30
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ................................ 32
BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing ................................................... 34
To Change Sewing Direction ......................................... 34
Use the Seam Guide ..................................................... 36
Turning a Square Corner ............................................... 36
Variable Needle Position ............................................... 36
UTILITY STITCHES
Basic Zigzag .................................................................. 38
Overcasting ................................................................... 38
Knit Stitch ...................................................................... 40
Tricot Stitch (Multiple Zigzag Stitch) .............................. 40
Straight Stretch Stitch ................................................... 42
Zigzag Stretch Stitch ..................................................... 42
Button Sewing ............................................................... 44
4-Step Buttonhole ......................................................... 46
To adjust buttonhole stitch density ................................ 46
Corded Buttonhole ........................................................ 48
Zipper Application ......................................................... 50
Blind Hemming .............................................................. 56
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Smocking ....................................................................... 58
Pin Tucking .................................................................... 60
Shell Tuck ...................................................................... 60
Satin Stitches ................................................................ 62
Decorative Stretch Stitches ........................................... 62
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog ....................... 64
Replacing the Bobbin Holder ........................................ 66
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 68
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