Brother 882-D10, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code 882 D10 Be sure to read this document before using the machine We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference ...

Page 2: ...indirect incidental special exemplary or consequential damages including but not limited to procurement of substitute goods or services loss of use data or profits or business interruption however caused and on any theory of liability whether in contract strict liability or tort including negligence or otherwise arising in any way out of the use of this software even if advised of the possibility ...

Page 3: ...to the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3Electrical Hazards This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter If you are not sure what kind of power source you have contact a qualified electrician This machine is approved for use in the...

Page 4: ...machine is not a toy Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children The plastic bag that this sewing machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation Do not use outdoors 8For a longer service life When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humid...

Page 5: ...duced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT In th...

Page 6: ...tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and...

Page 7: ...achine from sewing tubular pieces and buttonholes to sewing the character and decorative stitch patterns Chapter 1 Sewing Basics To learn how to prepare for sewing and basic sewing operations Page S 2 Chapter 2 Utility Stitches Pre programmed with more than 100 frequently used stitches Page S 20 Chapter 3 Character Decorative Stitches The variety of stitches widen your creativity Page S 76 Chapter...

Page 8: ...WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE B 6 ...

Page 9: ... 7 Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics 7 Sewing Hook and Loop Fastener 8 Sewing Lightweight Fabrics 9 Sewing Stretch Fabrics 9 STITCH SETTINGS 10 Setting the Stitch Width 10 Setting the Stitch Length 10 Setting the L R SHIFT 11 Setting the Thread Tension 12 USEFUL FUNCTIONS 14 Automatic Thread Cutting 14 Using the Knee Lifter 15 Pivoting 15 Automatic Fabric Sensor System Automatic Presser Foot Pressure 17 ...

Page 10: ...hapter1 How to Create Bobbin Work 2 ABOUT BOBBIN WORK 3 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK 3 Required Materials 3 Upper Threading 4 Preparing the Bobbin Thread 5 CREATING BOBBIN WORK 9 Positioning the Fabric and Sewing 9 Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing 11 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 Chapter2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 15 Restrictions on oiling 15 Precautio...

Page 11: ...n sewing cylindrical pieces remove the flat bed attachment page B 11 n Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them page B 42 o Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread page B 40 Right side Rear View a Connector for the presser foot Connect the dual feed foot page B 52 The dual feed foot is optional in some countries or re...

Page 12: ...eedle plate cover to clean the race page S 26 h Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams page S 26 i Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide page B 40 j Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place page B 47 Measurements on the needle plate bobbin cover with mark and needle plate cover The ...

Page 13: ... button Use this button when changing sewing direction or for detailed sewing in small areas Press this button to raise or lower the needle position With this button you can lower and raise the needle to sew a single stitch e Thread Cutter button Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread f Presser Foot Lifter button Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply...

Page 14: ...n machine XF3022 001 2 Monogramming foot N X53840 351 3 Overcasting foot G XC3098 051 4 Zipper foot I X59370 051 5 Buttonhole foot A X57789 251 6 Blind stitch foot R X56409 051 7 Button fitting foot M 130489 001 8 Free motion open toe quilting foot O XF4873 001 9 1 4 quilting foot with guide SA185 F057 XC7416 252 10 Adapter XF3613 001 11 Screw small XA4813 051 12 Needle set X58358 051 13 Twin need...

Page 15: ...6 051 other area 36 Grid sheet set SA507 GS3 X81277 151 37 Dust cover VQ2400 XF4569 001 VQ2 XF4113 001 38 Accessory bag XC4487 021 39 Operation manual This manual 40 Quick Reference Guide XF6509 001 No Part Name Part Code Americas Others Memo Foot controller Model T This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 882 D10 The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate A...

Page 16: ...XF4180 001 4 Seam guide SA538 SG1 XC8483 052 5 Side cutter foot SA177 F054 XC3879 152 6 Free motion quilting foot SA129 F005N XC1948 052 7 Circular attachment SACIRC1 CIRC1 XE3527 001 8 Stitch in the ditch foot SA191 F065 XF2339 001 9 Vertical stitching alignment foot V SA189 F063 XE5224 001 10 USB mouse XE5334 101 11 Wide table SAWT6200D USA SAWT6200DC Canada WT10 XF4184 001 12 Free motion guide ...

Page 17: ... operations This section provides details on the initial setup procedures as well as descriptions of this machine s more useful functions Page number starts with B in this section Chapter1 Getting Ready B 16 ...

Page 18: ...Winder Seat 36 Setting the Bobbin 37 Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread 39 UPPER THREADING 40 Upper Threading 40 Using the Twin Needle Mode 43 Using Threads that Unwind Quickly 45 Using the Spool Net 45 Using the Vertical Spool Pin 46 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 47 Removing the Presser Foot 47 Attaching the Presser Foot 47 Attaching the Optional Presser Foot with the Included Adapter 47 Attaching the Walk...

Page 19: ...g the machine always turn the main power to OFF first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled Do not place heavy objects on the cord Do not subject the cord to heat These things may damage the cord or cause fire or ele...

Page 20: ...ss and to set your local language b Press c The message screen confirming if you want to set time date appears To set the time date press to cancel the setting press The screen to set time date appears Note When the straight stitch needle plate is on the machine the needle will automatically move to the middle position Memo When the machine is turned on the needle and the feed dogs will make sound...

Page 21: ...time on the screen b Set the year YYYY month MM and date DD c Select whether 24h or 12h setting to display d Set the current time e Press to start using your machine The clock starts from 0 second of the time you set Note The time date you set may be cleared if you don t turn on the machine for a certain period d c b a ...

Page 22: ...edle up position Twin needle down position Twin needle up position b Selected stitch display Shows the name and code number of the selected stitch S 3 c Presser foot display Shows the presser foot code Attach the presser foot indicated in this display before sewing B 47 d Stitch preview Shows a preview of the selected stitch When shown at 100 the stitch appears in the screen at nearly its actual s...

Page 23: ...sewing mode The sewing mode changes between single needle mode and twin needle mode each time you press the key If the key display is light gray the selected stitch pattern cannot be sewn in the twin needle mode B 43 e Image key Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern S 22 f Machine s memory key Press this key to select from 3 memory functions retrieving storing ...

Page 24: ...ng to have the machine automatically sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of sewing depending on the pattern the machine may sew reverse stitches and trim the threads after sewing S 14 p Automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key Press this key to use the automatic reverse reinforcement stitching setting If you select this setting before sewing the machine will automatically sew rev...

Page 25: ...that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on see page S 21 g Select whether Utility Stitch or Quilt Stitch displayed first on the stitch selection screen when the Sewing is selected h You can activate this setting after connecting the optional multi function foot controller These settings are not operable unless the optional multi function foot controller is attached to the machine...

Page 26: ...26 d Turn the Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor ON or OFF If it is turned OFF the machine can be used without thread see page S 4 e Change the speaker volume Increase the number for louder volume decrease for softer volume f Select to save the machine power by setting the Eco Mode or the Shutoff Support Mode see page B 26 g Select the initial screen that is displayed when the machine is turned on see...

Page 27: ...r authorized dealer for details d Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine e The No is the internal machine number for the machine f Display the program version Version 1 shows the program version of the LCD panel Version 2 shows the program version of the machine Memo The latest version of software is installed in your machine Check with your local authorized Brother dealer or at...

Page 28: ... of the settings screen c Use or to choose the pointer shape from the three settings available and d Press to return to the original screen Selecting the Initial Screen Display The Initial screen that appears on the machine can be changed a Press The settings screen appears b Display page 5 of the settings screen c Use or to select the setting for the initial screen display Opening Screen When the...

Page 29: ...on the right side of the machine a USB port for mouse media USB 2 0 b USB media b Press The settings screen appears Select the settings screen page make the changes that you want and then save the screen image c Press The image file will be saved to the USB media d Remove the USB media and then for future reference check the saved image using a computer The files for Settings screen images are sav...

Page 30: ...ow a Press this key to see explanation for upper threading winding the bobbin changing the presser foot and how to use the machine see page B 29 b Press this key to select utility stitches when you are not sure which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch see page B 30 c Press this key to see an explanation of the stitch selected see page B 31 a b c ...

Page 31: ...in parts of the machine and their functions This is the first screen displayed when you press displays information about the operation buttons displays information about threading the machine changing presser feet etc Some of the functions are described in the movies Watch these movies for a better understanding of the functions Certain individual threading screens are animated displays troublesho...

Page 32: ...used to select patterns from the Utility Stitch screen Use this function when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application or to get advice about sewing particular stitches For example if you want to sew overcasting but you do not know which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch you can use this screen to get advice We recommend that beginners use this method to select stitches a Pre...

Page 33: ...on Example Displaying information about a Press b Press c Press The screen shows information d Press to return to the original screen Note Descriptions are displayed for each pattern in the Utility Stitch screen Description for the Character Decorative Stitch category is also displayed If the key appears in gray the pattern explanation function cannot be used Memo The settings remain displayed to ...

Page 34: ...he supplemental spool pin a Supplemental spool pin a Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover b Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft and set the bobbin on the shaft a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft LOWER THREADING CAUTION The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine w...

Page 35: ...e thread spool and or spool cap are set incorrectly the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break Use the spool cap large medium small or mini insert that is closest in size to the thread spool If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break Memo When sewing with fine cross wo...

Page 36: ...thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat and pull the thread to the right to cut the thread with the cutter a Guide slit with built in cutter b Bobbin winder seat i Set the bobbin winding switch to the left until it clicks into place a Bobbin winding switch The bobbin winding window appears CAUTION Be sure to follow the process described If the thread is not cut with the cutter and ...

Page 37: ...bin winding The sound of winding the bobbin with stiff thread such as nylon thread for quilting may be different from the one produced when winding normal thread however this is not a sign of a malfunction Memo You can change the winding speed by pressing to decrease or to increase in the bobbin winding window Press to minimize the bobbin winding window Then you can perform other operations such a...

Page 38: ... hands pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate a Thread guide plate f Pass the thread through the thread guide a Thread guide g Pass the thread around the pre tension disk making sure that the thread is under the pre tension disk a Thread guide b Pre tension disk h Follow steps g through k on page B 34 through B 35 Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat If the bobbin wi...

Page 39: ...s and buttons If the message OK to automatically lower the presser foot appears on the LCD screen press OK to continue The entire screen becomes white and all keys and operation buttons are locked Note Make sure that the thread passes through the pre tension disk correctly page B 34 CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound Otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will ...

Page 40: ...en pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter c a Slit b Cutter Cut the thread with the cutter The cutter cuts the thread Make sure that the thread is correctly passed through the flat spring of the bobbin case If it is not inserted correctly reinstall the thread a Flat spring CAUTION Be sure to install the bobbin so that the thread unwinds in the correct direction otherwise the thread m...

Page 41: ... the cutter Do not replace the bobbin cover b While holding the upper thread press the Needle Position button to lower the needle a Needle Position button c Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle d Press to lock all keys and buttons e Gently pull the upper thread A loop of the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate f Pull up the bobbin thread pass it under the pr...

Page 42: ...ing to injury When using the walking foot the side cutter or accessories not included with this machine attach the accessory to the machine after threading the machine Memo The automatic threading function can be used with sewing machine needle sizes 75 11 through 100 16 Thread such as transparent nylon monofilament thread and thread with a thickness of 130 20 or thicker cannot be used with the au...

Page 43: ...direction indicated CAUTION If the thread spool and or spool cap are set incorrectly the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break Use the spool cap large medium or small that is closest in size to the thread spool If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break Memo When sewi...

Page 44: ... groove in the thread guide a Groove in thread guide l Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the thread as shown in the illustration a Thread cutter Memo Look in the upper groove area to check if the thread catches on the take up lever visible inside the upper groove area a Look in the upper groove area Note When using thread that quickly winds off the spool such as metallic thread i...

Page 45: ... breakage Memo If the needle could not be threaded or the thread was not passed through the needle bar thread guides perform the procedure again starting from step c Then pass the thread through the eye of the needle after step i Note Some needles cannot be threaded with the needle threader In this case instead of using the needle threader after passing the thread through the needle bar thread gui...

Page 46: ...that the thread unwinds from the front Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool f Hold the thread from the spool with both hands and place the thread in the thread guide Do not place the thread in the pre tension disks a Thread guide g While holding the thread from the spool pull the thread through the lower notch in...

Page 47: ...pool net over the spool before using it When using specialty threads threading must be done manually If the spool net is too long fold it once to match it to the spool size before placing it over the spool Note If the key is light gray after selecting the stitch the selected stitch cannot be sewn in the twin needle mode CAUTION Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle Using t...

Page 48: ...nstall the spool felt and the thread spool in that order and then thread the upper thread a Bobbin winder shaft b Vertical spool pin c Spool felt d Thread spool Memo When setting the thread spool set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool If using metallic thread we recommend that you use a 90 14 home sewing machine needle This method keeps the thread from twisting as it comes...

Page 49: ...e Optional Presser Foot with the Included Adapter You can attach the optional presser feet using the included adapter and small screw For example the walking foot the free motion echo quilting foot E the free motion quilting foot and so on Following procedure shows how to attach the walking foot as an example CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons...

Page 50: ...y from the presser foot shaft d Set the adapter on the presser foot bar aligning the flat side of the adapter opening with the flat side of the presser bar Push it up as far as possible and then tighten the screw securely with the screwdriver e Turn a supplied small screw 2 or 3 times with your hand f Set the operation lever of the walking foot so that the needle clamp screw is set between the for...

Page 51: ...ore changing the needle If is not pressed and the Start Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally the machine will start and injury may result Use only sewing machine needles made for home use Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury Never sew with a bent needle A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury Memo To check the needle correctly place the flat ...

Page 52: ...ze of needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 90 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 90 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis Satin Silk thread 50 Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30 90 14 100 16 50 Corduroy Synthetic thread 50 60 Tweed Silk thread Stretch fabrics Jersey Thread for knits 50 60 ...

Page 53: ...y used however some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our website for more details Depending on the type of USB media being used either directly plug the USB device into the machine s USB port or plug the USB media Reader Writer into the machine s USB port Note The connectors on the USB cable can only be inserted into a port in one direction If it is difficult to insert th...

Page 54: ... or synthetic leather Note If a mouse other than the optional USB mouse is used it may not perform as described in this Operation Manual Note Do not perform operations with the mouse at the same time that you are touching the screen with your finger or the included touch pen A USB mouse can be connected or disconnected at any time Only the left mouse button and its wheel can be used to perform ope...

Page 55: ...the screw of the presser foot holder then remove the presser foot holder a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Remove the presser foot holder f Position the dual feed foot to the presser foot bar by aligning the notch of the dual feed foot to the large screw Side view g Hold the dual feed foot in place with your right hand then using the included screwdriver securely tigh...

Page 56: ...ack roller belt on the dual feed is not engaged When the feed position lever is down the black roller belt on the dual feed is engaged Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding of the Dual Feed Foot The dual feed mechanism pulls the top fabric according to the set stitch length With troublesome fabrics fine tune the set length by changing the dual feed feed adjustment in the settings screen a Press T...

Page 57: ...ewing in most cases If the feed amount for the top fabric is too little causing the fabric to be longer than the bottom fabric press to increase the feed amount for the top fabric If the feed amount for the top fabric is too much causing the fabric to be shorter than the bottom fabric press to decrease the feed amount for the top fabric d Press to return to the original screen ...

Page 58: ...USING FUNCTIONS BY CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE B 56 ...

Page 59: ...of the machine from sewing tubular pieces and buttonholes to sewing the character and decorative stitch patterns Page number starts with S in this section The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly depending on the countries or regions Chapter1 Sewing Basics S 2 Chapter2 Utility Stitches S 20 Chapter3 Character Decorative Stitches S 76 Chapter4 MY CUSTOM STITCH S 102 ...

Page 60: ... Fabric does not Feed 8 Sewing Hook and Loop Fastener 8 Sewing Lightweight Fabrics 9 Sewing Stretch Fabrics 9 STITCH SETTINGS 10 Setting the Stitch Width 10 Setting the Stitch Length 10 Setting the L R SHIFT 11 Setting the Thread Tension 12 Proper Thread Tension 12 Upper Thread is Too Tight 12 Upper Thread is Too Loose 13 USEFUL FUNCTIONS 14 Automatic Thread Cutting 14 Using the Knee Lifter 15 Piv...

Page 61: ...void injury pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing Doing so may lead to injury Do not use bent or broken needles Doing so may lead to injury Do not attempt to sew over basting pins or other objects during sewing Otherwise the needle may break and c...

Page 62: ...ne or during machine operation The thread may tangle possibly resulting in damage Note When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon monofilament thread or other decorative threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine Memo This machine is equipped with a bobbin thread sensor that warns you when the bobbin thread is almost empty When the bobbin thread is nearly empty the machine automatical...

Page 63: ...Reinforcement Stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches automatically at the end of sewing a Reverse stitch b Reinforcement stitch The operation performed when the button is pressed differs depending on the selected pattern Refer to the table in Automatic Reinforcement Stitching on page S 5 Automatic Reinforcement Stitching After selecting a stitch pattern turn on the automat...

Page 64: ...ars as when the stitch is selected Memo If you press the Start Stop button to pause sewing press it again to continue The machine will not sew reverse reinforcement stitches again Memo To turn off the automatic reinforcement stitching function press again so it appears as Reverse Stitch button Reinforcement Stitch button Machine starts sewing the stitches and only sews reverse stitches while holdi...

Page 65: ...ner pull the basting thread toward the back while sewing a 5 mm approx 3 16 inch Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics The sewing machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm approx 1 4 inch thick If the thickness of a seam causes sewing to occur at an angle help guide the fabric by hand and sew on the downward slope Machine starts sewing and then sews reinforcement stitches while holding the Reverse Stitch button Mac...

Page 66: ... loop fastener before sewing Sew the edge of the hook and loop fastener at a slow speed If the needle does not pass through the hook and loop fastener replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics Fabric Thread Needle Combinations of Basic operations a Edge of the hook and loop fastener Memo You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has been raised using the Presser Foot ...

Page 67: ...lizer after sewing a Thin paper Sewing Stretch Fabrics First baste together the pieces of fabric and then sew without stretching the fabric In addition a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch a Basting stitching Memo For best results when sewing stretch fabrics decrease the pressure of the presser foot Using the Machine Setting Mode Key of Basic operations ...

Page 68: ...e steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length STITCH SETTINGS Note Settings for some stitches cannot be changed refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART on page S 67 If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes Saving Your Stitch Settings on page S 22 the stitch settings will return to their default settings Memo For an alternate method of c...

Page 69: ...the right side of the left needle position The value in the display appears with a plus sign Memo Press to check changes made to the stitch Press after pressing to return to the original setting CAUTION If the stitches get bunched together lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length Otherwise the needle may break and cause injury Memo...

Page 70: ... Tight If the bobbin thread is visible on the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight a Bobbin thread b Upper thread c Surface d Locks appear on surface of fabric Press to loosen the upper thread Note If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may appear to be too tight In this case refer to Setting the Bobbin of Basic operations and rethread the bobbin thread Me...

Page 71: ...oose a Upper thread b Bobbin thread c Wrong side d Locks appear on wrong side of fabric Press to tighten the upper thread Note If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may appear to be too loose In this case refer to Upper Threading of Basic operations and rethread the upper thread Memo Press after pressing to return to the original setting ...

Page 72: ... will display as c Set the fabric in the start position and start sewing a Reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches and then continue sewing d Press the Reverse Stitch button or Reinforcement Stitch button a Reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches The machine will sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches then ...

Page 73: ... This function is useful for stopping the machine to rotate the fabric CAUTION Only change position of the knee lifter handle when knee lifter is not on the machine otherwise the presser foot will go up and then the knee lifter may damage the mounting slot on front of the machine Note If the knee lifter bar is not pushed into the mounting slot as far as possible it may come out during use CAUTION ...

Page 74: ...dle Position UP DOWN in the settings screen must be set in the down position for the pivot function to be used When Needle Position UP DOWN is set in the raised position appears as light gray and cannot be used The pivot function can only be used with stitches where presser foot J or N is indicated in the upper left corner of the screen If any other stitch is selected appears as light gray and is ...

Page 75: ...tic Fabric Sensor System Automatic Presser Foot Pressure The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor while sewing to insure that your fabric is fed smoothly The fabric sensor system works continuously while sewing This function is useful for sewing over thick seams see page S 8 or quilting see page S 35 a Pre...

Page 76: ...ent in the settings screen b Set Needle Position Stitch Placement to ON or OFF c Press to return to the original screen Locking the Screen If the screen is locked before starting to sew the various settings such as the stitch width and stitch length are locked and cannot be changed This prevents screen settings from accidentally being changed or the machine from being stopped while large pieces of...

Page 77: ...USEFUL FUNCTIONS Sewing Basics Sewing S 19 S 1 ...

Page 78: ...ng Presser Foot J 34 Quilting 35 Piecing 36 Piecing Using the 1 4 Quilting Foot with Guide optional with some models 37 Appliqué 38 Quilting 38 Quilting with Satin Stitches 39 Free Motion Quilting 40 Echo Quilting Using the Free Motion Echo Quilting Foot E optional with some models 43 Blind Hem Stitches 45 If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold 47 If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold ...

Page 79: ...key of the stitch you want to sew Using the Mirror Image Key Depending on the type of utility stitch you select you may be able to sew a horizontal mirror image of the stitch If is lit when you select a stitch it will be possible to make a mirror image of the stitch Press to create a horizontal mirror image of the selected stitch The key will display as SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES Memo For details ...

Page 80: ...titch However if you have specific settings that you wish to reuse later for a stitch you can change the settings so that they can be saved for that stitch Five sets of settings can be saved for a single stitch Saving Settings a Select a stitch Example b Specify your preferred settings c Press The memory function screen appears d Press The settings are saved Press to return to the original screen ...

Page 81: ... to return to the original screen Memo When a stitch is selected the last settings retrieved are displayed The last settings retrieved are retained even if the machine was turned off or a different stitch was selected a Memo To save new settings when there are already 5 sets of settings saved for a stitch press in the memory function screen Press the numbered key of the setting to be deleted Press...

Page 82: ...d to insert the needle into the fabric a Sewing start position d Lower the presser foot and hold the Reverse Stitch or Reinforcement Stitch button to sew 3 4 stitches The machine sews reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches SEWING THE STITCHES Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Straight stitch Left Straight stitch Left Straight stitch Middle Straight stitch Middle Triple stretch stitch Stem stitch...

Page 83: ...to the needle with the stitch width then align the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric during sewing for an attractive finish a Stitch width Example Left Middle needle position stitches CAUTION Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin or any other objects during sewing The thread could tangle or the needle could break causing injury Memo When the automatic thread cutting a...

Page 84: ...r straight stitches middle needle position stitches Use the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate during sewing The straight stitch foot is perfect to reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics The small opening on the foot provides support for the fabric as the needle...

Page 85: ...sser foot J Note Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the two holes on the machine Use the disc shaped screwdriver included with the machine to secure the screws in the needle plate Memo When using the straight stitch needle plate all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches You cannot change the needle position using the width display Always secure the needle plate b...

Page 86: ...matically be sewn at the beginning of sewing a Basting c Cut the thread at the end leaving 50 mm approx 2 inches and then tie both ends together Do not sew a reverse stitch at the end d Insert the ends of the thread into the dart with a hand sewing needle Memo When you use the basting stitch for gathering do not use a reinforcement stitch at the beginning you should lift the presser foot rotate th...

Page 87: ...ead c About 50 mm approx 2 inches d Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to the seam line then trim excess thread leaving 50 mm approx 2 inches a Seam line b 10 mm to 15 mm approx 3 8 inch to 9 16 inch c About 50 mm approx 2 inches e Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather then tie the threads f Smooth the gathers by ironing them g Sew on the seam line and remove the b...

Page 88: ...Wrong side d Lay both seam allowances on the side of the shorter seam cut seam and iron them a Wrong side e Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one and sew the edge of the fold a Wrong side Finished flat fell seam a Surface Pintuck a Mark along the folds on the wrong side of the fabric a Wrong side b Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only a Surface c Select and attach presser...

Page 89: ... Select a stitch and attach presser foot J See page S 5 for the detailed information of reverse stitches and reinforcement stitches See page S 67 for the detailed information of stitches a Select a stitch b Attach presser foot J Overcasting Using a Zigzag Stitch Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric while positioning the right hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fab...

Page 90: ... of Basic operations b Thread the gimp thread through the hole in the cord guide bobbin cover from top to bottom Position the thread in the notch at the back of the cord guide bobbin cover a Notch b Gimp thread c Snap the cord guide bobbin cover into place making sure that the gimp thread can be fed freely Make sure there are no restrictions when feeding the thread d Set the zigzag width from 2 0 ...

Page 91: ...o sew overcasting on the edge of stretch fabrics Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric while positioning the right hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric Overcasting Use for the edge of seams in skirts or trousers and the edge of all cuttings Use presser foot G presser foot J or the optional side cutter attachment depending on the kind of overcasting stitch you ...

Page 92: ...ch presser foot J CAUTION After the stitch width is adjusted rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may break and cause injury a The needle should not touch the center bar If the presser foot is raised to its highest level the needle may strike the presser foot Stitch Stitch name Presser ...

Page 93: ...tes that these stitches are intended for Q quilting and P piecing See page S 67 for the detailed information of stitches Note Use the L R SHIFT setting for fine tuning the placement of the stitch Be sure to sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Piecing stitch Middle Piecing stitch Right Piecing stitch Left Hand look quilting Middle Basting ...

Page 94: ...be set to 1 50 mm approx 1 32 inch a 6 5 mm approx 1 4 inch To change the needle position use or in the width display Rick rack stitch Decorative stitch Decorative stitch Hemstitching Hemstitching Single diamond overcast Overcasting stitch Piecing stitch Right Piecing stitch Middle Piecing stitch Left Hand look quilting Quilting appliqué zigzag stitch Quilting appliqué stitch Quilting stippling Me...

Page 95: ...this mark with edge of fabric to begin b Beginning of stitching c End of stitching d Opposite edge of fabric to end or pivot e 1 4 inch Topstitching quilting 1 8 inch Sew with the edge of the fabric aligned with the left side of the presser foot end a Surface of fabric b Seam c 1 8 inch Memo Using a straight stitch middle needle position makes it easier to sew smoothly see page S 24 For models equ...

Page 96: ...é Sew around the edge while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible a Appliqué b Needle drop position You can use the appliqué technique to attach appliqué designs like the three pictured below Quilting Sewing the quilt top batting and backing together is called quilting You can sew the quilt with the optional walking foot to keep the quilt top batting and backing from sliding The wal...

Page 97: ...ewing speed controller Slide the lever to the left and the stitch width becomes narrower Slide it to the right the stitch width becomes wider The size of the width changes equally on both sides of the middle needle position a narrower b wider Example Changing the width h When you are finished sewing set the Width Control back to OFF Memo Sew at slow to medium speed Do not sew in reverse or use sti...

Page 98: ...oe quilting foot O a Press to set the machine to free motion sewing mode The key appears as the quilting foot is raised to the necessary height and then the feed dogs are lowered for free motion sewing b Select a stitch c Remove the presser foot holder CAUTION With free motion quilting control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing s...

Page 99: ...ake sure that the quilting foot is not slanted CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the included screwdriver Otherwise the needle may touch the quilting foot causing it to bend or break Memo Do not be discouraged with your initial results The technique requires practice CAUTION When using free motion quilting foot C be sure to use the straight stitch needle plate and sew with the ne...

Page 100: ...ree motion sewing a Free motion quilting foot C When stitch Q 01 or 1 30 is selected free motion quilting foot C is indicated in the upper left corner of the screen d Attach free motion quilting foot C at the front with the presser foot holder screw aligned with the notch in the quilting foot a Presser foot holder screw b Notch Memo Notice this needle plate has a round hole for the needle Note Mak...

Page 101: ...les echoing away from the motif are the distinguishing characteristic of this quilting style Use the free motion echo quilting foot E for echo quilting Using the measurement on the presser foot as a guide sew around the motif at a fixed interval We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a consistent speed Free motion echo quilting foot E measurement a 6 4 mm approx 1 4 inch b 9 5 mm...

Page 102: ...the sewing speed the needle may break or other damage may result Memo When starting to sew the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric and the quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen Press to display Free Motion Foot Height of the settings screen see page S 15 Press or to select the height that the quilting foot is raised above the fabric Increase...

Page 103: ... blind hem stitching a Turn the skirt or pants wrong side out a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Bottom side b Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem and press Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitch stretch Memo When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short the fabric will not fe...

Page 104: ...c with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever a Wrong side of fabric b Fold of hem c Guide a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem e 5 mm 3 16 inch f Basting Thick fabric Normal fabric Seen from the side a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Edge of fabric d Desired edge of hem e ...

Page 105: ...the fold of the hem Thick fabric Normal fabric a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold The needle is too far to the right Press to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem Thick fabric Memo Blind hem stitches cannot be sewn if the left needle drop point does not catch the fold If the needle catches too much of...

Page 106: ...ing sewing a Appliqué b Fabric glue b Select or Adjust the stitch length and width to correspond to the appliqué shape size and quality of material see page S 10 c Attach presser foot J Check that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the appliqué then start sewing a Appliqué material a Needle drop position Appliqué Sharp Curves Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric outside the appliq...

Page 107: ... sleeves of dresses and blouses a Select b Increase the upper thread tension for an attractive scallop finish to the shelltuck stitches see page S 12 c To make rows of shell tuck stitches fold the fabric in half along the bias d Attach presser foot J Set the needle drop point slightly off the edge of the fabric and start sewing a Needle drop position Memo Placing a lightweight tear away stabilizer...

Page 108: ...can be sewn on top of a pressed seam allowance a Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot J b With the right sides facing each other sew two pieces of fabric together and then press open the seam allowance a Straight stitch b Seam margins c 6 5 mm approx 1 4 inch d Wrong side Memo To make shell tucks at the edge of a collar or neckline follow the pattern s instructions and then use this st...

Page 109: ...ion to approximately 2 0 see Setting the Stitch Length on page S 10 and Setting the Thread Tension on page S 12 c Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm approx 2 inches d Sew the seams leaving approximately 10 mm approx 3 8 inch between the seams then trim excess thread leaving 50 mm approx 2 inches a Approximately 10 mm approx 3 8 inch e Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amoun...

Page 110: ...stic Attaching a Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot J b Set the stitch length to 4 0 mm approx 3 16 inch and loosen the upper thread tension to 2 0 see Setting the Stitch Length on page S 10 and Setting the Thread Tension on page S 12 c Sew two rows of straight stitches on the right side of the fabric then pull the bobbin thread to create the necessary gather d Place the tape over th...

Page 111: ...dle does not strike a basting pin or any other objects during sewing The thread could tangle or the needle could break causing injury Memo Use a light to medium weight homespun fabric with a little stiffness CAUTION The Automatic Threading button cannot be used Thread the wing needle by hand from front to back Using the Automatic Threading button may result in damage to the machine A more attracti...

Page 112: ...ts on the opposite edge of the open area to keep the stitching symmetrical Hemstitching 3 Drawn Work 2 a Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm approx 3 16 inch area which are not yet open Pull out four threads leave five threads and then pull out four threads The width of five threads is approximately 4 mm approx 3 16 inch or less a Approx 4 mm approx 3 16 inch or less b Four thread...

Page 113: ...m the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below a Reinforcement stitching Memo A wing needle can be used for Hemstitching 3 Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Narrow rounded buttonhole Wide round ended buttonhole Tapered round ended buttonhole Round ended buttonhole Round ended buttonhole Round double ended buttonhole Narrow squared buttonhole Wide squared buttonhole Stretch buttonhole Hei...

Page 114: ... foot a Buttonhole lever a Metal bracket f Gently hold the end of the upper thread and then start sewing Feed the fabric carefully by hand while the buttonhole is sewn Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches and then stops Memo The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm approx 1 1 16 inches diameter thickness of the button Memo The size of the buttonhole is...

Page 115: ...g both threads are automatically cut after the reinforcement stitches are sewn If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length setting CAUTION When using the seam ripper to open the buttonhole do not put your hand or finger in the path of the ripper The ripper may slip and cause injury Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended Me...

Page 116: ...ions See page S 67 for the detailed information of stitches Darning is performed by sewing from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below a Reinforcement stitches a Select a stitch and attach buttonhole foot A b Set the scale to the desired length of the darning a Presser foot scale b Completed length measurement c Width 7 mm approx 1 4 inch d 5 mm approx 3 16 inch Memo For example ...

Page 117: ...ubject to strain such as pocket corners See page S 67 for the detailed information of stitches a Select b Attach buttonhole foot A and set the scale to the length of the bar tack you wish to sew a Presser foot scale b Completed length measurement c 5 mm approx 3 16 inch Note Pass the thread underneath the presser foot Set the presser foot so that there is no gap behind the section marked with an A...

Page 118: ...s completed the machine will sew reinforcement stitches and stop automatically Memo Bar tacks can be between 5 mm approx 3 16 inch and 28 mm approx 1 1 16 inches Bar tacks are usually between 5 mm approx 3 16 inch and 10 mm approx 3 8 inch Note Pass the thread underneath the presser foot Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot backward as far as possible as shown in the illustration making ...

Page 119: ...attach the button more securely repeat the process e Gently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing The machine stops automatically when sewing is finished f From the wrong side of the fabric pull the end of the bobbin thread to pull the upper thread through to the wrong side of the fabric Tie the two thread ends together and cut the threads g After the button is attached select another ...

Page 120: ...lar applications See page S 67 for the detailed information of stitches a Select b Use or in either the stitch width display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet Actual size a Large 7 mm approx 1 4 inch b Medium 6 mm approx 15 64 inch c Small 5 mm approx 3 16 inch c Attach monogramming foot N then rotate the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to check the needle drop po...

Page 121: ...m b Select and attach monogramming foot N c Set the needle in the fabric at the sewing start point and sew seam 1 as shown a Start Point d Select and sew seam 2 as shown The fabric will move sideways guide the fabric by hand to keep sewing straight e Select and sew seam 3 as shown The fabric feeds forward while stitching backward Memo Insert the tubular piece of fabric onto the free arm and then s...

Page 122: ...iddle of each side of the zipper tape a Basting stitches b Zipper c Wrong side d Remove presser foot J Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot I with the presser foot holder and attach the zipper foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position Memo For details on each stitch refer to the STITCH SETTING CHART on page S 67 Note Make sure you sew using the middle needle position CAUTION When using ...

Page 123: ...ide of fabric c Zipper teeth d End of zipper opening e 3 mm approx 1 8 inch d Remove presser foot J e Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot I with the presser foot holder and attach the presser foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position f Set the presser foot in the 3 mm approx 1 8 inch margin CAUTION Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper during sewing If the needle strikes the ...

Page 124: ...g the left side of the zipper the needle should drop on the right side of the presser foot When sewing the right side of the zipper the needle should drop on the left side of the presser foot a Right b Left c Needle drop position k Set the fabric so that the left edge of the presser foot touches the edge of the zipper teeth l Sew reverse stitches at the top of the zipper then continue sewing m Sto...

Page 125: ...einforced stitching sewing and decorative applications 1 0 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Decorative stitch Decorative stitching top stitching 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Basting stitch Basting 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 20 3 4 5 30 3 16 1 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch For overcasting mending 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 5 0 0 3 16 OK J Zigzag stitch For overcast...

Page 126: ...le cutting fabrics 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO With side cutter Zigzag stitch while cutting fabrics 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 0 5 0 0 3 16 NO With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 0 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO With side cutter Overcasting stitch while cutting fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 N...

Page 127: ... 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Patchwork double overlock stitch Patchwork stitches decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Couching stitch Decorative stitching attaching cord and couching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Smocking stitch Smocking decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 ...

Page 128: ...NO Hemstitching Decorative hems daisy stitch 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 0 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 5 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 5 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Hemstitching Heirloom decorative hems 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 5 1 8 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 OK J Hemstitching Heirloom decorati...

Page 129: ...d waist tapered buttonholes 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Round ended buttonhole Buttonholes with vertical bar tack in heavyweight 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 NO Round ended buttonhole Buttonholes with bar tack 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 NO Round double ended buttonhole Buttonholes for fine medium to heavyweight f...

Page 130: ... 4 15 64 3 16 7 0 1 4 7 0 6 0 5 0 1 4 15 64 3 16 NO Diagonally left up Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Reverse Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Diagonally right up Straight For attaching appliqué on tubular pieces of fabric and mitering corners NO Sideways to left Straight For attaching appliqué ...

Page 131: ...5 0 0 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Right Start from right needle position zigzag sew at left 3 50 1 8 2 50 5 00 3 32 3 16 1 6 1 16 0 3 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Zigzag stitch Left Start from left needle position zigzag sew at right 3 50 1 8 2 50 5 00 3 32 3 16 1 6 1 16 0 3 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO 2 steps elastic zigzag Overcasting medium weight and stretch fabrics tape and elastic 5 00 3 16 0 00 7 00 0 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 ...

Page 132: ...decorative stitching 5 00 3 16 0 00 7 00 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Rick rack stitch Decorative top stitching 4 00 3 16 0 00 7 00 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching and appliqué 6 00 15 64 0 00 7 00 0 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 5 50 7 32 0 00 7 00 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 4 5 0 1 64 3 16 NO Hemstitching Heirloom...

Page 133: ...STITCH SETTING CHART Utility Stitches Sewing S 75 S 2 ...

Page 134: ...inning of the Pattern 87 Checking the Image 88 COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS 89 Before Combining 89 Combining Various Stitch Patterns 89 Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns 90 Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns 91 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length 91 Making Step Stitch Patterns for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only 92 More Examples 93 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 94 Stitch D...

Page 135: ... Utility decorative stitch patterns g Characters Gothic font Handwriting font Outline Cyrillic font Japanese font h Press this key to create your own stitches with the MY CUSTOM STITCH function see page S 102 i Patterns stored in MY CUSTOM STITCH see page S 102 j Patterns saved in the machine s memory see page S 98 k Patterns saved in USB media see page S 99 l Patterns saved on the computer see pa...

Page 136: ...vious page Touch the bar that appears between and to leap multiple pages at one time To select a different stitch pattern press When the current stitch pattern is erased select the new stitch pattern The selected pattern is displayed Characters Example Entering Blue Sky a Press b Press or to select a font c Press a tab to change the selection screens Memo There are four fonts for alphabet characte...

Page 137: ... stitch Remove the jumping stitches after sewing h Press and then enter ky If you want to continue entering characters in a different font press and then repeat from step b Deleting Characters a Press to delete the last character b Select the correct character Continually press and all characters will be deleted a Memo Characters are deleted individually starting with the last character entered ...

Page 138: ...racter spacing and press to decrease the character spacing Example Each setting equals a specific distance between characters Value mm 0 0 1 0 18 2 0 36 3 0 54 4 0 72 5 0 9 6 1 08 7 1 26 8 1 44 9 1 62 10 1 8 Memo The default setting is 0 No number less than 0 can be set Changing character spacing by this method pertains to all characters Spacing changes are valid not only while entering characters...

Page 139: ... may be shrinking or bunching of stitches so be sure to attach a stabilizer material Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics lightweight fabrics or fabrics with coarse weaves attach stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric If you do not wish to do so place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper a F...

Page 140: ...19 21 Memo If the fabric is pulled or pushed during sewing the pattern may not turn out correctly Also depending on the pattern there may be movement to the left and right as well as front and back Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing Memo When sewing character stitches the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning and ...

Page 141: ... display The displayed value decreases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will shorten If the pattern is skewed to the left Press in the Fine Adjust Horiz display The displayed value increases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will slide to the right If the pattern is skewed to the right Press in the Fine Adjust Horiz display The displayed value decreases each time the b...

Page 142: ...erns Only the functions for the displayed keys are available when a pattern is selected No Display Key Name Explanation Page a Pattern display size Show the approximate size of the pattern selected Nearly the same size as the sewn pattern 1 2 the size of the sewn pattern 1 4 the size of the sewn pattern The actual size of the sewn pattern may differ depending on the type of fabric and thread that ...

Page 143: ...S 86 k Needle mode selection key Single Double Press this key to choose single needle sewing or twin needle sewing Basic operations l Size selection key Use this key to select the size of the stitch pattern large small S 86 m Image key Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern S 88 n Vertical mirror image key After selecting the stitch pattern use this key to creat...

Page 144: ...automatic length settings without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings Creating a Vertical Mirror Image To create a vertical mirror image select a stitch pattern then press Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image To create a horizontal mirror image select a stitch pattern then press Sewing a Pattern Continuously Press to select continuous sewing or single stitch sewing Memo If you...

Page 145: ... stopped b Press the Start Stop button to continue sewing Memo To finish a complete motif while sewing the pattern continuously you can press the key while sewing The machine will automatically stop when the motif is finished CAUTION If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to return the thread density to If you continue sewing when the stitches are bunched the needle may bend or break...

Page 146: ... is displayed b Press to change the thread color in the image to red blue or black The color changes every time you press the button c Press to display the enlarged image d Use to view any part of the image that extends out of the viewable display area e Press to return to the original screen Memo You can also sew from this screen when the presser foot symbol is displayed Image of some patterns wi...

Page 147: ...fore Combining Single stitch sewing is automatically selected for sewing combined patterns If you want to sew the pattern continuously press after finishing the stitch pattern combination When changing sizes creating mirror images or making other adjustments to a combined stitch pattern be sure to edit the selected stitch pattern before selecting the next one You cannot edit a stitch pattern once ...

Page 148: ... Stitch Patterns Example a Press The large size stitch will be selected b Press again then press to select the small size The pattern is displayed in a smaller size c Press to sew continuously The entered pattern is repeated Memo Patterns are deleted individually starting with the last pattern entered by pressing ...

Page 149: ...Patterns Example a Press b Press again then press The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis c Press The entered pattern is repeated Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length Example a Press then press once The length of the image is set to b Select again then press 3 times The length of the image is set to ...

Page 150: ... patterns sewn so that they create a step effect are called step stitch patterns Press to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern s size to the left Press to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern s size to the right Example a Press b Press The next stitch pattern will move to the right c Press again d Press The next stitch pattern wil...

Page 151: ...COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS Character Decorative Stitches Sewing S 93 S 3 e Press The entered pattern is repeated More Examples Press Press Press Press ...

Page 152: ...re Card To create file folders use a computer Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used Compatible models IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Da...

Page 153: ...screen appears while you are trying to save a pattern on the machine s memory the memory is too full to hold the currently selected stitch pattern To save the stitch pattern in the machine s memory you have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern a Press Press to return to the original screen without saving b Choose a stitch pattern to delete Press if you decide not to delete the stitch patter...

Page 154: ...from the machine to USB media plug the USB media into the machine s top USB port a Press Memo USB media is commercially available but some USB media may not be usable with this machine Please visit our website for more details Depending on the type of USB media being used either directly plug the USB device into the machine s USB port or plug the USB media Reader Writer into the machine s USB port...

Page 155: ...ing USB ports for the computer and for the machine b Turn on your computer and select Computer My computer The USB cable can be plugged into the USB ports on the computer and machine whether or not they are turned on a USB port for computer b USB cable connector The Removable Disk icon will appear in Computer My computer on the computer Note The processing speed may vary by quantity of data Note D...

Page 156: ... Patterns from the Machine s Memory a Press The pocket selection screen appears b Choose a stitch pattern to retrieve If the entire saved stitch pattern is not displayed press the thumbnail Press to return to the original screen without saving a Saved stitch patterns c Press Press to delete the stitch pattern The selected stitch pattern is retrieved and the sewing screen will be displayed Note Do ...

Page 157: ...d a folder in a top folder are displayed c Press when there is a subfolder to sort two or more stitch patterns to USB media the stitch pattern in the subfolder is displayed Press to return to the original screen without recalling Stitch patterns and a subfolder within a folder are displayed Select the folder to display the patterns in it a Folder name b Stitch patterns in a folder show only the fi...

Page 158: ...puter open Computer My computer then go to Removable Disk c Move copy the pattern data to Removable Disk Stitch pattern data in Removable Disk is written to the machine d Press The stitch patterns in the computer are displayed on the selection screen e Press the key of the stitch pattern you want to recall Press to return to the original screen without recalling Note While data is being written do...

Page 159: ...lder in your computer The selected stitch pattern is recalled and the sewing screen will be displayed Note The pattern recalled from the computer is only temporarily written to the machine It is erased from the machine when the machine is turned off If you wish to keep the stitch pattern store it in the machine Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine s Memory on page S 95 ...

Page 160: ...03 ENTERING STITCH DATA 105 Key Functions 105 Moving a Point 107 Moving Part or All of the Design 108 Inserting New Points 109 USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES 110 Storing Custom Stitches in Your List 110 If the Memory is Full 110 Retrieving Stored Stitches 111 ...

Page 161: ...e grid and connect all the points with a line d Determine the x and y coordinates of each of the marked points DESIGNING A STITCH Memo Stitches that you create with MY CUSTOM STITCH can be a maximum of 7 mm approx 9 32 inch wide and 37 mm approx 1 1 3 inches long Stitches can be designed more easily with MY CUSTOM STITCH if you first draw the stitch on the included grid sheet Memo Simplify the des...

Page 162: ...3 10 12 8 12 7 12 6 10 5 10 10 13 14 14 12 11 10 9 8 6 6 3 2 0 2 Stitch 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 16 19 23 22 17 22 23 19 42 1 0 0 6 10 6 0 0 0 Stitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 3 5 8 12 17 20 24 27 29 31 32 30 27 24 0 5 8 11 13 14 14 13 12 11 9 6 3 1 0 Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 18 16 15 15 16 18 21 25 28 33 37 41 43 44 0 1 3 5 8 10 12 13 ...

Page 163: ...titch S 107 S 110 h MY CUSTOM STITCH memory key Press this key to store the stitch being created S 110 i Block move key Press this key to group points together and move them together S 108 j Insert key Press this key to insert new points on the stitch design S 109 k Set key Press this key to set a point on the stitch design S 106 to S 108 l Arrow keys Use these keys to move over the display area S...

Page 164: ...es of d Press to add the point indicated by To insert coordinates with the touch pen move the tip of the pen to a desired point Once you release the pen from the screen a point will be entered into the graph at those coordinates The number of the currently selected points along with the total number of points will be displayed e Select whether one stitch or three stitches will be sewn between the ...

Page 165: ...en Press to view an image of the stitch Moving a Point a Press or to move to the point that you want to move To move to the first point press To move to the last point press Memo If you have entered points that are too close together the fabric may not feed properly Edit the stitch data to leave a larger space between points If the stitch design is to be repeated and linked make sure that linking ...

Page 166: ...pen Moving Part or All of the Design a Press or to move to the first point of the section that you want to move To move to the first point press To move to the last point press b Press The selected point and all points that were entered after it are selected c Press or to move the section ...

Page 167: ...e moved Inserting New Points a Press or to move to a place on the design where you want to add a new point To move to the first point press To move to the last point press b Press A new point is entered and moves to it c Use to move the point You can also move by using the touch pen ...

Page 168: ... be able to store the stitch pattern in the machine s memory a previously stored stitch pattern must be deleted USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES Memo Storing a stitch pattern takes a few seconds For details on retrieving a stored stitch pattern see page S 111 Note Do not turn off the machine while the Saving message is displayed otherwise the stitch pattern data being saved may be lost Note To save cu...

Page 169: ...S 4 Retrieving Stored Stitches a Press A list of stored stitch patterns is displayed b Select the stitch pattern Press to return to the previous screen without retrieving c Press To delete the stored stitch pattern press To edit the stored stitch pattern press ...

Page 170: ...USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES S 112 ...

Page 171: ...bleshooting tips and pointers as well as how to keep your machine in the best working order Page number starts with A in this section The screen display and machine illustration may vary slightly depending on the countries or regions Chapter1 How to Create Bobbin Work A 2 Chapter2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting A 14 ...

Page 172: ...en tension is not applied to the bobbin thread 7 CREATING BOBBIN WORK 9 Positioning the Fabric and Sewing 9 Finishing the thread ends 11 Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing 11 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION 12 Adjusting the upper thread tension 12 Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 The thread was accidentally cut automatically and the bobbin thread is caught inside the machi...

Page 173: ... underneath side of fabric while sewing with the fabric wrong side facing up Required Materials Bobbin case and bobbin cover a Bobbin case gray There is a notch at the location indicated by the letter A a Bobbin cover There are two small v shaped tabs on the back of the bobbin cover as indicated by the letter B The tabs help hold the bobbin in place so it does not lift up while thick thread is bei...

Page 174: ...ming foot N Free motion sewing Free motion quilting foot C Free motion echo quilting foot E or Free motion open toe quilting foot O Fabric Be sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric which includes the same threads and fabric as what is being used in your project Upper Threading a Install a needle appropriate for the upper thread and fabric to be used For details on installing the nee...

Page 175: ...Cleaning brush b Race f Wipe the bobbin case gray with a soft lint free cloth to clean it g Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the bobbin case aligns with the mark on the machine Align the S and marks a S mark b mark c Bobbin case Note The bobbin case gray cannot be used for sewing in any way other than bobbin work After sewing bobbin work refer back to the steps in Preparing the Bobbin ...

Page 176: ...TION Be sure to use the machine s included bobbin or one designed specifically for this machine Using any other bobbin may result in damage or injuries Actual size a This model b Other models c 11 5 mm approx 7 16 inch Note Slowly and evenly wind the thread around the bobbin For best results wind the bobbin so the thread is snug and not twisted CAUTION If thread extends beyond the top of the bobbi...

Page 177: ...cm approx 3 inches of bobbin thread l Lightly hold the end of the upper thread while turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise until the mark on the handwheel aligns with the center top of machine m Gently pull the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate A loop of the bobbin thread comes out through the hole in the needle plate n Insert tweezers through bobbin t...

Page 178: ...s the upper and lower threading CAUTION When creating bobbin work use the bobbin cover with tabs otherwise the thread may become tangled or the needle may break Note When installing the needle plate cover do not allow it to pinch the thread Note When installing the flat bed attachment do not allow it to pinch the thread When the bobbin thread is replaced with a new one be sure to repeat the proced...

Page 179: ... sew trial stitches using same fabric and threads as project in order to check the sewing results The bobbin thread may become tangled due to the type of pattern and thread that are being used Since this may cause the needle to break immediately stop sewing if this occurs Turn off the machine and cut out the tangled thread with scissors Then clean the race and bobbin case as described in Fabric is...

Page 180: ... use tweezers to pull up the bobbin thread and bring the end of the thread to the top of the fabric m Align the upper thread and bobbin thread and then pass them under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine n While gently holding threads at the rear of the machine turn the handwheel to feed the needle into the fabric or punched hole again and then lower the presser foot lever o Press at l...

Page 181: ...e A 12 Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing If so desired use a template or draw your design on the stabilizer to allow for ease of stitching Remember your stitches with your decorative thread will be on the underneath side of your fabric and the stabilizer will be on the top of the wrong side of your fabric For information about using free motion open toe quilting foot O refer to Free Motion Quilting o...

Page 182: ...w 30 to 45 clockwise To decrease the tension of the bobbin thread turn the slotted head screw 30 to 45 counterclockwise ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION Note Turning the screw on the bobbin case gray may push up the spring plate as shown below If this occurs gently press down the spring plate with a screwdriver so it is lower than the top surface of the bobbin case gray and then insert the bobbin case...

Page 183: ...read shows on the bobbin side of the fabric increase the upper tension Refer to ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION on page A 12 If the top thread still shows on the bobbin side of the fabric reduce the tension of the bobbin thread or bypass the bobbin tension Refer to ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION on page A 12 Some bobbin threads are too coarse to pass through to wrong side of fabric In this case be sure...

Page 184: ... Malfunctioning 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 Frequent troubleshooting topics 19 Upper thread tightened up 19 Symptom 19 Cause 19 Remedy check details 19 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric 20 Symptom 20 Cause 20 Remedy check details 20 Incorrect thread tension 22 Symptoms 22 Cause Remedy 22 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 23 Removing the fabric from the machine 23 Checking machin...

Page 185: ...he Machine Casing If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a cloth in a neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface Then wipe again with a dry cloth Cleaning the Race If dust or bits of dirt collect in the race or bobbin case the machine will not run well and the bobbin thread detection function may not operate Keep the machine clean for best results a Press the Ne...

Page 186: ... and then slide the cover back on Note Do not apply oil to the bobbin case If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread sensor the sensor may not operate correctly a b b a CAUTION Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new bobbin case part code XE5342 101 green marking on the screw XE8298 ...

Page 187: ...e bobbin case area a Cutter d Use the screwdriver included with the machine to screw and attach the needle plate e Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on About the Maintenance Message Once this message appears it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized dealer or nearest authorized service center for a regular maintenance check ...

Page 188: ...ine does not perform the operation or performs a different operation follow the steps below to make the proper adjustments a Holding your finger on the screen turn the main power switch to OFF and back to ON The touch panel adjustment screen is displayed b Using the included touch pen lightly touch the center of each in order from 1 to 5 c Turn the main power to OFF then turn it back to ON ADJUSTI...

Page 189: ... even after the thread tension is adjusted a Lower side of fabric b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric c Upper thread d Upper side of fabric e Lower thread Cause Incorrect lower threading If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the lower thread it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up For this reason the ...

Page 190: ... is made and sewing cannot continue Looking under the fabric there is tangled thread in the bobbin case Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded the upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case causing a rattling noise Remedy check details Remove the tangled thread and then correct the u...

Page 191: ...m under the thread guide plate a Thread guide plate g While holding the thread in your right hand pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated h Guide the thread down up then down through the groove as shown in the illustration i Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide marked 6 by holding the thread with both hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration a Ne...

Page 192: ...c are not being used the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches Refer to Fabric Thread Needle Combinations on page B 50 to check that a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric that is being used Cause 3 An appropriate upper tension is not selected Adjust the upper thread tension to select an appropriate thread tension The appropriate t...

Page 193: ...ut of the fabric and then remove the needle Refer to CHANGING THE NEEDLE on page B 49 d Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder Refer to CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT on page B 47 e Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it If the fabric can be removed remove it Continue with the following steps to clean the race f Remove the needle plate cover a Needle plate cover g Cut out the tangled ...

Page 194: ...firmly tighten the screw on the right side Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges of the slots in the needle plate a Correct position of feed dogs b Incorrect position of feed dogs p Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the bobbin case aligns with the mark on the machine Align the S and marks a S mark b mark c Bobbin case Make sure that th...

Page 195: ... or feed dogs contact the needle plate the machine may be malfunctioning therefore contact your dealer or nearest authorized service center f Turn off the machine and then install the bobbin and presser foot Refer to Setting the Bobbin and CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT on page B 47 g Correctly thread the machine For details on the machine refer to Upper Threading on page B 40 h Perform trial sewing wi...

Page 196: ...e bar threader etc Rethread the machine correctly B 40 Needle is turned bent or the point is dull Replace the needle B 49 There are scratches on the bobbin case Replace the bobbin case or consult your authorized dealer A 15 Upper thread tension is too strong Adjust the thread tension S 12 Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric Check the Fabric Thread Needle Combinations chart B 50...

Page 197: ...bbin case Replace the bobbin case or consult your authorized dealer A 15 Needle is defective Replace the needle B 49 Upper threading is incorrect Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine B 40 Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the bobbin thread correctly B 37 Presser foot is attached incorrectly Attach the presser foot correctly B 47 Screw of the presser foot holder is loose...

Page 198: ...Start Stop button was pushed with the foot controller attached Remove the foot controller or use the foot controller to operate the machine S 4 The Start Stop button was pressed while the machine is set for the sewing speed controller to control the zigzag stitch width Use the foot controller instead of the Start Stop button to operate the machine or set the Width Control to OFF in the settings sc...

Page 199: ...age files in the USB media In this case delete a file from the USB media or use different USB media see page B 27 In twin needle mode the automatic needle threading button cannot be used This message is displayed when the automatic needle threading button is pushed while twin needle sewing is set Lower the buttonhole lever This message is displayed when the buttonhole lever is up a buttonhole stit...

Page 200: ... when the file size exceeds the data capacity of the machine Confirm the file size and format see page S 95 This key cannot be used at this time This message is displayed when you press in the screen other than the Utility Stitch or press in the screen other than the Utility Stitch or Character Decorative Stitch This key does not operate when the needle is down Raise the needle and press the key a...

Page 201: ...d Use the foot controller to operate the machine SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Sewing Machine and Accessories Dimensions of machine Approx 57 1 cm W 33 2 cm H 28 4 cm D approx 22 1 2 inches W 13 1 16 inches H 11 3 16 inches D Dimensions of box Approx 68 5 cm W 55 0 cm H 37 7 cm D approx 26 15 16 inches W 21 5 8 inches H 14 13 16 inches D Weight of machine Approx 15 3 kg approx 33 7 lb Weight o...

Page 202: ... The media device should only contain the upgrade file a USB port for mouse media USB 2 0 b USB media d Press The upgrade file is loaded e Remove the USB media and turn the machine off and on again UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE Note When using USB media to upgrade the software check that no data other than the upgrade file is saved on the USB media being used before starting to upgrade Note Th...

Page 203: ...e computer and for the machine Removable Disk will appear in Computer My computer d Copy the upgrade file to Removable Disk The following message will appear e When the message disappears press The upgrade file is loaded f Unplug the USB cable and turn the machine off and on again Note Do not connect any additional USB media devices to your computer when using the USB cable Note If an error occurs...

Page 204: ...reen A 15 machine casing A 15 race A 15 Combining Patterns character decorative stitches S 89 Cord guide bobbin cover S 32 Crazy quilt S 32 D Darning S 58 Dart seam S 28 Dual feed foot B 52 E Eco mode B 26 Editing character decorative stitches S 84 MY CUSTOM STITCH S 105 Elastic zigzag stitches S 33 Elongation key S 86 Enlarger key S 106 Error messages A 29 Eyelet S 62 F Fabrics fabric thread need...

Page 205: ...11 S 5 Reverse Reinforcement stitches S 5 S Satin stitches S 39 S 87 Saving character decorative stitches S 95 computer S 97 machine s memory S 95 MY CUSTOM STITCH designs S 110 stitch settings S 22 USB media S 96 utility stitches S 22 Scallop stitches S 50 Screen brightness A 18 Set key S 106 Settings automatic reinforcement stitching S 5 automatic thread cutting S 14 display language B 27 machin...

Page 206: ...B port connector for computer B 9 S 97 for mouse media S 96 Utility stitches key functions B 21 pattern explanation key B 31 retrieving S 23 saving S 22 selecting S 21 sewing type selection key B 30 stitch setting chart S 67 W Walking foot B 47 Z Zigzag stitches S 31 Zipper insertion centered S 64 side S 65 ...

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