Baby Lock Melody BLMY, Instruction And Reference Manual

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Page 2: ...case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used 3 Do not drop or hit the machine 4 Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing...

Page 3: ...is machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized retailer or ser...

Page 4: ...ot objects Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used Always consult the operation manual when...

Page 5: ...19 Changing the screen language 19 Winding Installing the Bobbin 20 Bobbin precautions 20 Winding the bobbin 20 Installing the bobbin 24 Upper Threading 26 Threading the upper thread 26 Threading the...

Page 6: ...Sewing curves 64 Sewing thick fabrics 65 Sewing thin fabrics 65 Sewing stretch fabrics 65 Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics 66 Sewing an even seam allowance 66 UTILITY STITCHES 67 Selecting Stitching 6...

Page 7: ...117 Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 120 Sewing beautiful patterns 120 Sewing patterns 120 Combining patterns 121 Repeat sewing patterns 122 Checking the selected pattern 122 Changing...

Page 8: ...e can be threaded with a simple operation page 26 b Full auto upper thread tension The thread tension is adjusted automatically c Automatic thread cutting The sewing machine can be set to automaticall...

Page 9: ...ttern plate shows the stitch numbers and the patterns available with each stitch mode Attach the stitch pattern plate to the handle as shown in the illustration below Note For U S A only z Foot contro...

Page 10: ...wdriver small X55468 021 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 031 24 Spool cap large 130012 024 6 Blind stitch foot R XE2650 001 25 Spool cap medium 2 XE1372 001 7 Button fitting foot M XE2643 001 26 Spo...

Page 11: ...Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin f Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin g Operation panel Use for stitch selection and various stitch functions...

Page 12: ...presser foot holder Right side rear view a Presser foot dial Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric b Handle Carry the sewing machine b...

Page 13: ...on Press the Needle Position button to raise or lower the needle Pressing the button twice sews one stitch d Thread Cutter button Press the Thread Cutter button after stopping sewing to cut both the u...

Page 14: ...titch length setting Stitch mode keys j m j Preset utility stitch saved pattern key Press this key to select the utility stitch assigned to a numeric key or to retrieve a pattern that has been saved E...

Page 15: ...n 20 Installing the bobbin 24 Upper Threading 26 Threading the upper thread 26 Threading the needle 29 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 31 Using the twin needle 31 Pulli...

Page 16: ...not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with man...

Page 17: ...not sewing b Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to X The sewing lamp and the LCD go off when the machine is turned off c Unplug the power cord from t...

Page 18: ...rations are performed incorrectly When the sewing machine is turned on the LCD comes on and the following screen appears a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Selected stitch d Stitch len...

Page 19: ...below a Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on b Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears c Press or Stitch length keys until the stitch or machine attribute that...

Page 20: ...mall page 123 Repeated single sewing Specifies whether the pattern will be sewn once or repeatedly page 122 Stitching density Specifies the sewing density of the stitching page 124 Initial needle posi...

Page 21: ...ppears again Changing the screen language The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available a Press Settings key in the operation panel and then press or...

Page 22: ...uld be threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated Only use the bobbin part code X52800 150 designed specifically for...

Page 23: ...onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly the thread may become tangled around...

Page 24: ...read will slightly increase Be sure to check the thread tension For details refer to Adjusting the Thread Tension page 55 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin h While holding the thread near th...

Page 25: ...a suitable length CAUTION m Slide the sewing speed controller to the right to increase the bobbin winding speed and slide to left to decrease a Sewing speed controller n Press Start Stop button once...

Page 26: ...o drop the bobbin d Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case so that the thread unrolls to the left Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly CAUTION Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be passe...

Page 27: ...ension adjusting spring g 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 thr...

Page 28: ...d the machine as indicated Threading the upper thread Set the spool of thread on the spool pin and then thread the machine a Turn on the sewing machine b Raise the presser foot lever to raise the pres...

Page 29: ...ool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom g Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin Slide the spool cap as far as possible t...

Page 30: ...be threaded Be sure to raise the presser foot and open the shutter before threading the machine In addition before removing the upper thread be sure to raise the presser foot and open the shutter z Th...

Page 31: ...s the thread through the thread guide disk from the front a Thread guide disk b Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side of the machine a Thread cutter Note z If the thread is pulled thr...

Page 32: ...end of the thread CAUTION e Raise the presser foot lever pass the end of the thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread toward the rear of the machine a 5 cm 2 in...

Page 33: ...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 For details on the stitches that can be sewn wi...

Page 34: ...or the left side was threaded a Thread guide cover For details refer to step h through j of Threading the upper thread page 26 h Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide manually...

Page 35: ...ng to sew page 50 X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does...

Page 36: ...thread with your left hand with the needle in the up position press Needle Position button twice to lower and raise the needle a Needle Position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper...

Page 37: ...ng 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 CA...

Page 38: ...ht fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 80 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis Sati...

Page 39: ...placing the needle 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 a Press Needle Po...

Page 40: ...rwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged f With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper a Needle stopper g Whil...

Page 41: ...dle a Needle Position button X The needle is raised b Turn off the sewing machine CAUTION c Raise the presser foot lever a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised Use the presser foot appropri...

Page 42: ...n the presser foot holder a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is attached g Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Note z When a stitch is selected the ic...

Page 43: ...d sewing reset the dial to 3 standard Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser f...

Page 44: ...r foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver a Presser foot holder screw CAUTION Note z When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between sl...

Page 45: ...king foot a Presser foot holder screw e Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 41 Memo z Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and th...

Page 46: ...n you are finished with free arm sewing install the flat bed attachment back in its original position Sewing large pieces of fabric The extension table makes sewing large pieces of fabric easier a Ope...

Page 47: ...ble remove it While slightly lifting up the extension table pull it off to the left f Install the flat bed attachment back in its original position Memo z With the legs folded up the extension table c...

Page 48: ...GETTING READY 46...

Page 49: ...and Length 57 Adjusting the stitch width 57 Adjusting the stitch length 58 Useful Functions 59 Changing the needle stop position 59 Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches 59 Automaticall...

Page 50: ...machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 15 2 Select the stitch Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selecting a stitch refer...

Page 51: ...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 d While holding the end of the thread and the fabri...

Page 52: ...ide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed a Sewing speed controller b Press Start Stop button once a Start Stop button X The machine starts sewing If you continue to hold Start St...

Page 53: ...sewing f 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 g When you are finished sewing raise the needl...

Page 54: ...to 5 stitches press Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button Keep Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching a Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button X While...

Page 55: ...nforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to Stitch Settings page 132 Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing cut the threads The threads can be cu...

Page 56: ...ne to cut the threads a When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped press Needle Position button once to raise the needle a Needle Position button X The needle is raised b...

Page 57: ...d should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread d Bobbin thread Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the ri...

Page 58: ...ighting 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 Memo z To reset the thread tension to its standard set...

Page 59: ...is changed the highlighted value is erased Memo z To reset the stitch width to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value z Press Reset key to re...

Page 60: ...ey X The stitch length is changed If the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased Memo z To reset the stitch length to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting...

Page 61: ...ised position To return the machine to the setting where the needle is stopped in the lowered position press Needle stop position key until the key is no longer lit Even after the sewing machine is tu...

Page 62: ...itching setting is cancelled d Position the fabric under the presser foot and then press Start Stop button once a Start Stop button X After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the machine starts s...

Page 63: ...s Automatic thread cutting key until the key is no longer lit When the sewing machine is turned off the programmed thread cutting setting is cancelled d Position the fabric under the presser foot and...

Page 64: ...lecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 70 For details on changing the thread tension refer to Changing the tension of the upper thread page 56 X The thread tension and stitch width and len...

Page 65: ...ee lifter as far as possible a Tabs b Notches Note z If the knee lifter is not fully inserted into its jack it may fall out while the sewing machine is operating Using the knee lifter a Stop the sewin...

Page 66: ...nd 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 Chan...

Page 67: ...he presser foot needs to be in a level position before pressing the black button presser foot holding pin on the left side of zigzag foot J c Release the button The foot will lock in place level with...

Page 68: ...rom the edge of the fabric a Seam b 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...

Page 69: ...ching 96 Elastic attaching 96 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 98 Appliqu stitching 99 Patchwork crazy quilt stitching 100 Hand quilting stitch 100 Piecing 100 Quilting 102 Free motion quilting 1...

Page 70: ...tern mode indicated by in the lower left corner of the screen press the Preset utility stitch saved pattern key Each press of Preset utility stitch saved pattern key switches the mode between the pres...

Page 71: ...e 126 Cross stitches No 59 68 There are 10 types of cross stitches Decorative satin stitches No 69 79 There are 11 decorative satin stitches Utility decorative stitches No 01 39 Some utility stitches...

Page 72: ...n selected in the LCD e After selecting the stitch mode select the stitch pattern With direct selection With direct selection there are two stitch modes preset utility stitch mode and saved pattern mo...

Page 73: ...and decorative satin stitches are available When Decorative stitch key is pressed once 39 utility decorative stitches are available When Decorative stitch key is pressed twice Character stitches Gothi...

Page 74: ...and then select the desired stitch again Memo z For details on adjusting the stitch width and length refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 57 To select a different stitch Check the icon...

Page 75: ...mode To stop the current stitch from being erased press Cancel clear key to return to the previous screen Memo z After changing stitch settings such as the stitch length and width or after combining p...

Page 76: ...uide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Guide d Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide a Needle drop point CAUTION Stitch Name Pattern Numeric Key Appl...

Page 77: ...mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzag stitch center needle position 07 Preventing fraying center baseline reverse stitching 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 J Zigzag stitch...

Page 78: ...so that side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder and then slowly lower the presser foot lever a Notch in presser foot holder b Pin X The side cutter is attached Stitch Name...

Page 79: ...is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut k Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn If the stitching is sewn in a straigh...

Page 80: ...Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Basting stitch 06 Temporarily securing 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 20 3 4 5 30 3 16 1 3 16 J Straightstitch left needle position 01 Basic stitching and sew...

Page 81: ...osition and the straight stitch center needle position a Straight stitch left needle position b Straight stitch center needle position When the stitch width of the straight stitch left needle position...

Page 82: ...facing up a Wrong side of fabric b Basting c Attach blind hem foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 70 e Posit...

Page 83: ...fold The needle is too far to the right Press of the Stitch width keys to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabr...

Page 84: ...ics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 51 Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 52 Buttonholes for stret...

Page 85: ...ement stitching The names of parts of buttonhole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm 3 16...

Page 86: ...tach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 d Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 70 e Position the fabric with the front end of the button...

Page 87: ...nd open the buttonhole a 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 a Eyelet p...

Page 88: ...ration so that it fits into the grooves and then loosely tie it b Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 c Select stitch 52 or 53 d Adjust the stitch width to...

Page 89: ...ff later do not set the sewing machine for programmed thread cutting e Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button f Place the button into button sew...

Page 90: ...e the feed dogs a Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the machine Memo z The feed dog position switch is normally set to the right side as seen from the rear of machine z The feed dogs come up wh...

Page 91: ...per opening For details refer to Basic stitching page 79 b Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zippe...

Page 92: ...side of fabric c Basting stitching d End of zipper opening CAUTION h Remove the basting stitching When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn...

Page 93: ...bric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening c Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side of fabric d Press the seam all...

Page 94: ...p f change it to the left pin a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point l Topstitch around the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of...

Page 95: ...hen you are about 5 cm 2 inches 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 n Rem...

Page 96: ...ch 01 d Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser foot a Positioning screw e Slide the presser foot over either the left or right feed dog f Change the needle position so that the needle...

Page 97: ...ng CAUTION i Remove the basting stitching Inserting a piping a Place the piping between two fabric pieces turned inside out as shown below a Fabric b Piping c Fabric b Refer to the steps of attaching...

Page 98: ...e therefore it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used a 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 th...

Page 99: ...g page 70 d 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 fabri...

Page 100: ...binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitch 21 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5...

Page 101: ...bric over and then baste or pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached to a Basting stitching d Attach the open toe foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 e Select a stitch...

Page 102: ...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 le...

Page 103: ...ls refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 c Select stitch 03 d 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...

Page 104: ...electing Stitching page 68 d Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and hold fabric taut while sewing Note z When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium Using the...

Page 105: ...esser foot holder screw CAUTION d Slide the drop feed lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine a Feed dog position switch as seen from t...

Page 106: ...operation panel X The settings screen appears d Press or Stitch length keys until is displayed X The screen for specifying that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller app...

Page 107: ...ing 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...

Page 108: ...gth of the bar tack 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 a Presser foot scale b Length of...

Page 109: ...wise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size a Do not reduce the gap e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the br...

Page 110: ...nch d 7 mm 1 4 inch b Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 c Select stitch 58 or 59 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 70 d Position the fabric s...

Page 111: ...upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops g Cut the threads raise the presser foot lever and the...

Page 112: ...wer the presser foot lever e Start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops f Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet W...

Page 113: ...abric at the beginning of the stitching and then start sewing Lower the needle at the upper right corner X The fabric is fed toward the back of the machine as usual e After you have sewn to the corner...

Page 114: ...he corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 69 j Start sewing X The fabric is fed to the left k After you have sewn to the corner stop the sewing machine and then select stitch 01 again l...

Page 115: ...Smocking stitch 31 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 32 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 33 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2...

Page 116: ...tails refer to Selecting stitching page 70 e Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 57 f Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the...

Page 117: ...stitches Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and...

Page 118: ...hey are used to decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics a Fold the fabric along the bias b Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 c Sele...

Page 119: ...n sewing with the wing needle the needle holes are enlarged creating a lace like decorative stitch This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain w...

Page 120: ...lecting stitching page 70 d With the right side of the fabric facing up sew along the right edge of the frayed section e Press Settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears f Press...

Page 121: ...on so that it looks like the previous stitching j Set the mirror image pattern setting back to Drawnwork Example 2 a Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed s...

Page 122: ...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...

Page 123: ...Cancel clear key in the operation panel The pattern that was selected last is removed c Repeat steps b d After all of the desired patterns are selected start sewing a Sewing direction X The order tha...

Page 124: ...width keys e Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again and the machine is set to repeatedly sew the selected pattern a Single b Repeated Note z If repeated sewing is s...

Page 125: ...Press OK key or Cancel clear key X The initial stitch screen appears again Changing the pattern size The size of decorative stitches and decorative satin stitches selected with and character stitches...

Page 126: ...z If multiple patterns have been combined the size of each selected pattern can be specified Changing the stitch density If a decorative satin stitch has been selected the stitch density can be change...

Page 127: ...displayed X The screen for changing the length of a satin stitch appears d Press or Stitch width keys until the desired ratio is selected The length can be set within the range of and Press to reduce...

Page 128: ...s an example the procedure for creating the following pattern is described below a Select No 50 of selected with Press Decorative stitch key and then use the numeric keys to type in 50 b Using the num...

Page 129: ...displayed X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears d Press or Stitch width keys to select To return to press or Stitch width keys X The pattern is mirror imaged e Press OK key or Cancel cle...

Page 130: ...pattern the pattern is displayed To leave this pattern in the pocket select a different pocket d Check the contents and then press OK key The contents saved in the selected pocket are overwritten X Sa...

Page 131: ...urs adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project a Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 39 b Sel...

Page 132: ...how the pattern is sewn Vertical pattern adjustment Press Stitch width key to increase the adjustment setting Press Stitch width key to decrease the adjustment setting Horizontal pattern adjustment P...

Page 133: ...his chapter Stitch Settings 132 Utility stitches 132 Other stitches 138 Care and Maintenance 143 Cleaning the machine surface 143 Cleaning the race 143 Troubleshooting 145 Error messages 149 Nothing a...

Page 134: ...e stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Stretch stitch 05 J Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16...

Page 135: ...4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Piecing straight stitch 21 J Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch f...

Page 136: ...d decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes J Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Elastic attaching stitch 34 J Attaching elastic to stretch fabrics 4 0 3...

Page 137: ...stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No 44 N Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stit...

Page 138: ...0 5 1 32 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement Thread cutting No 56 A Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick fabrics 7 0 1 4 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic re...

Page 139: ...asting on medium weight and thick fabrics while cutting the fabric 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement Reinforcement thread cutting No Horizontal straight stitch 68 N...

Page 140: ...05 06 07 08 09 10 N No Large Small Large No Large No Small Yes Not possible 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 Satin stitches 41 42 43 44 45...

Page 141: ...ttern Presser Foot Twin Needle Pattern Size Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping Utility decorative stitches 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 11 12 13 J Yes Not possibl...

Page 142: ...ength width Left Right Flipping Character stitches Gothic font 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 N No Large Small No No 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...

Page 143: ...attern Length width Left Right Flipping Character stitches Script font 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 N No Large No No 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...

Page 144: ...rn Length width Left Right Flipping Character stitches Outline style 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 N No Large Small No No 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...

Page 145: ...ormance will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case therefore it should be cleaned periodically a Turn off the sewing machine b Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side o...

Page 146: ...a Projection b Spring a Bobbin case h Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on a Needle plate cover i Install the flat bed attachment in its or...

Page 147: ...bric thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 36 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch...

Page 148: ...atched 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...

Page 149: ...tall the bobbin thread page 24 page 26 The spool is incorrectly installed Correctly install the spool page 26 The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that...

Page 150: ...s incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 55 The thread is tangled for example in the bobbin case Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the race page...

Page 151: ...ther than the buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the Start Stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered The buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was selected and...

Page 152: ...ounded For a correct operation One beep is sounded If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing mac...

Page 153: ...g 151 4 d Press or Stitch width keys to select To return to press or Stitch width keys X The machine is now set so that it will not beep e Press Cancel clear key or OK key X The initial stitch screen...

Page 154: ...g 82 C cancel clear key 12 care 143 changing machine settings 17 changing sewing direction 64 changing the settings 17 character stitch key 12 character stitches 69 120 140 checking patterns 122 clean...

Page 155: ...ket corners 106 positioning fabric 49 power supply 14 power supply jack 10 15 preset utility stitch saved pattern key 12 presser foot 10 39 presser foot dial 10 41 presser foot holder 10 41 presser fo...

Page 156: ...thread guide disk 10 thread guide plate 9 thread tension 56 thread tension ajustment 55 56 thread tension keys 12 top cover 9 trial sewing 64 triple stretch stitch 106 troubleshooting 145 twin needle...

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