Brother CS-8060, Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...small 130013 154 4 Zipper foot I X59370 051 17 Extra spool pin XC3834 021 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 051 18 Spool net XA5523 050 6 Blind stitch foot R XC4051 051 19 Foot controller XC1154 021 7 Button fitting foot M X59375 151 20 Thread cassette on machine XC3664 021 8 Seam ripper X54243 001 21 Spool cap orange on machine XC3673 021 9 Bobbin 4 SA156 XA5539 151 22 Needle changing tool XC4551...

Page 3: ... flap to create a table When the sewing machine is not being used store the machine with the flap folded up Remove the flap to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs 8 Sliding leg Pull out the sliding leg during free arm sewing 9 Operation buttons Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine and raise and lower the needle page Cover D 0 Operation panel Select a stitch from those that...

Page 4: ...lected stitching 7 Presser foot holder The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder Right side rear view 1 Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine 2 Balance wheel Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch 3 Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off 4 Power supply jack I...

Page 5: ...d When sewing is stopped the needle is lowered in the fabric For details refer to Starting to sew page 45 5 Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot 6 Reverse reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to ...

Page 6: ...o use 50 stitches are available For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 4 Stitch length adjutment indicator 5Stitch length adjustment button 6Stitch length adjustment slider These are used to adjust the length of the stitch After pressing the stitch length adjustment button so that the indicator lights up slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length 7 Stitch width...

Page 7: ...l accessories 1 Side cutter Part code SA177 XC3879 002 2 Quilting guide Part code SA132 XC2215 002 3 Guide foot Part code SA133 XC1957 002 4 Walking foot Part code SA140 XC2214 002 5 Quilting foot Part code SA129 XC1948 002 Memo To obtain optional accessories or parts contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 8: ...quickly be accessed for future reference Sewing Machine Features 1 Thread cassette Easily thread the upper thread by loading a spool of thread into the thread cassette In addition simply insert the thread cassette into the compartment to thread the needle 2 Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 12 3 Built in stitches You can select from the built in stit...

Page 9: ...Turning off the machine 11 Winding Installing the Bobbin 12 Bobbin precautions 12 Winding the bobbin 12 Installing the bobbin 16 Upper Threading 18 About the spool of thread 18 Loading the spool into the thread cassette 19 Threading the needle 22 Using the extra spool pin 24 Thread the needle manually without using the needle threader 25 Using the twin needle 26 Pulling up the bobbin thread 29 Rep...

Page 10: ...ting stitching 58 Overcasting Stitches 60 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G 60 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J 61 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 62 Basic Stitching 64 Basic stitching 64 Blind Hem Stitching 65 Buttonhole Stitching 67 Buttonhole sewing 68 Button sewing 71 Zipper Insertion 73 Inserting a centered zipper 73 Inserting a sid...

Page 11: ...TCHES APPENDIX INDEX APPENDIX 95 Stitch Settings 96 Utility stitches 96 Maintenance 100 Cleaning the machine surface 100 Cleaning the shuttle 100 Troubleshooting 102 Error messages 106 Operation beep 106 Changing the needle stop position 107 Index 108 ...

Page 12: ...the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn the main switch to the symbol position which represents off then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord...

Page 13: ... use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in this main lead are colored in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral...

Page 14: ... the machine directly into the wall Do not use extension cords For a longer service life 1 When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never...

Page 15: ...DEX GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter Turning the Machine On Off 10 Winding Installing the Bobbin 12 Upper Threading 18 Replacing the Needle 30 Replacing the Presser Foot 35 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces 40 ...

Page 16: ...During electrical storms Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off the main power first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electri...

Page 17: ... to turn it off 1 Make sure that the machine is not sewing 2 Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off 3 Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord 4 Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Note If a power outage o...

Page 18: ...in thread spool pin Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possible 1 Bobbin thread spool pin 4 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin 1 Notch 2 Bobbin winder shaft spring Only use the bobbin part code SA156 XA5539 151 designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage ...

Page 19: ...onto the bobbin thread spool pin as far as possible until the right side of the spool touches the right end of the bobbin thread spool pin Note If a spool of thread 12 mm 1 2 inch in diameter and 75 mm 3 inch high is inserted onto the bobbin thread spool pin use the special spool cap 1 12 mm 1 2 inch 2 75 mm 3 inch Two spool cap sizes are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits...

Page 20: ...he two slits in the thread guide 1 Thread guide for bobbin winding 2 Two slits 9 While using your left hand to hold the end of the thread that wraps around the thread guide for bobbin winding use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times 0 Pull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat 1 Slit in bobbin wind...

Page 21: ...in begins spinning slowly press start stop button once X The sewing machine stops d Use scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around the bobbin e Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left f Remove the bobbin from the shaft g Remove the spool cap and spool h Swing down the bobbin thread spool pin close the bobbin winder cover and then slide the sewing speed controller back to its original pos...

Page 22: ...sert the bobbin correctly 5 Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand 6 Pass the thread through the slot as shown and then pull the thread out toward the front 1 Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The bobbin was des...

Page 23: ... and then lightly press down on the right side X The lower threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading on the next page Memo You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew pull up the thread according to the procedure in Pulling up the bobbin thread page 29 2 1 ...

Page 24: ...ette 1 Spool cap orange 2 Spool 3 Mark on thread cassette compartment cover Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette When using spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette use the enclosed extra spool pin When using the extra spool pin attach either the large or small white spool cap depending on the size of the spool Use the spool cap with a diameter that is slightly larger...

Page 25: ...e is indicated on the thread cassette Also check the markings on the thread cassette while threading it 1 Turn on the sewing machine 2 Open the thread cassette compartment cover at the top on the left side of the machine Two spool cap sizes are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread ...

Page 26: ...n 1 Spool cap orange 2 Spool pin 3 Cover 6 Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the left as seen from the top 1 Spool 7 Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin With the rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the top slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible until the down side of the spool...

Page 27: ...along the left side of the thread cassette Follow arrow 3 indicated on the thread cassette When using special thread such as metallic thread use the thumb of your left hand to press down on the area indicated in the illustration to create an opening that allows for easier threading 1 Push 2 Gap a Pass the thread along the bottom of the thread cassette Follow arrow 4 indicated on the thread cassett...

Page 28: ...nd threading the needle are described The needle threader is used to thread the needle at the same time that the thread cassette is inserted Memo The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 Thread with a thickness of 130 20 or less cannot be used with the needle threader The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle If the needle th...

Page 29: ...If the needle could not be threaded or the thread was not passed through the needle bar thread hook refer to Loading the spool into the thread cassette page 19 and perform the procedure again starting from step 2 3 Raise the presser foot lever carefully pull on the loop of thread passed through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread Carefully pull the loop of thread toward the rea...

Page 30: ...ded try performing the procedure again starting from loading the spool of thread into the thread cassette Using the extra spool pin When using spools with a size that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette use the enclosed extra spool pin 1 Place the spool of thread onto the extra spool pin 1 Extra spod pin 2 Spool 2 Slide the spool cap for the size of the spool onto the spool pin 1 Spool cap F...

Page 31: ...der When using special thread thread with a thickness of 130 20 or less the wing needle or the twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader thread the needle as described below 1 Remove the needle Refer to Replacing the needle page 32 When using the wing needle the twin needle or thread that cannot be used with the needle threader be sure to remove the needle otherwise the machine may...

Page 32: ...e details refer to steps 1 through 9 in Loading the spool into the thread cassette page 19 3 Load the spool for the second thread color onto the extra spool pin For more details refer to steps 1 through 4 in Using the extra spool pin page 24 4 Use the two threads to thread the thread cassette and then cut the threads Thread the thread cassette along arrows 3 through 6 indicated on the thread casse...

Page 33: ...e 9 Attach zigzag foot J For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 0 Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 58 For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 96 Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less When using the t...

Page 34: ... 45 X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Note When changing the sewing direction press needle position button to raise the needle from the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric Do not try turning the fabric with the twin needle left in the fabric otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged CAUTION ...

Page 35: ...thread with the cutter 3 While lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand press needle position button twice to raise the needle 1 Needle position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up 4 Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread 5 Pull out about 10 15 cm 3 8 5 8 inch of the bobbin thread under the presser f...

Page 36: ...abric that you wish to sew Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries CAUTION Fabric Type Application Thread Size of Needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50...

Page 37: ...ile the machine is being operated Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even 1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking Correct needle 1 Flat surface Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even the needle is bent Do not use a bent needle 1 Flat surface The ap...

Page 38: ...er 4 Hold the needle with your left hand and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged 5 With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle unt...

Page 39: ...e the enclosed needle changing tool to replace the needle as described below 1 Pass the needle through the hole in the needle changing tool 2 Lift up the needle changing tool so that the fork hooks onto the needle clamp screw 3 Using the screwdriver loosen the needle clamp screw Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the sc...

Page 40: ...he hole in the needle changing tool Insert the needle with the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine 6 Lift up the needle changing tool so that the fork hooks onto the needle clamp screw 7 Insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and then use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw X The needle is installed 8 Lower the needle changing tool off of the needle ...

Page 41: ...r twice to raise the needle 1 Needle position button X The needle is raised 2 Turn off the sewing machine 3 Raise the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or break Only use presser feet designed specifically for this s...

Page 42: ...h in the holder Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type A G I J M N or R is positioned to be read 1 Presser foot holder 2 Notch 3 Pin 6 Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is attached 7 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is s...

Page 43: ... foot holder 1 Remove the presser foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 2 Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw 1 Screwdriver 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot holder screw Attaching the presser foot holder 1 Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar 2 Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then...

Page 44: ...king foot onto the needle clamp screw 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw 3 Lower the presser foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver 1 Presser foot holder screw Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium Removing the walking foot 1 Press needle position button once or twice to raise the needle 1 Needle p...

Page 45: ... a screwdriver loosen the presser foot holder screw and then remove the walking foot 1 Presser foot holder screw 5 Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 37 Memo Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot For details on the stitches refer to Stitch Settings page 96 1 1 ...

Page 46: ...h as sleeve cuffs and pant legs 1 Slide the flap off to the left X With the flap removed free arm sewing is possible 2 Pull the sliding leg at the bottom of the machine out toward you 1 Sliding leg During free arm sewing be sure to pull out the sliding leg 3 Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top 4 When you are finished with free arm sewing push the sliding leg ...

Page 47: ...ING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Sewing 42 Adjusting the Thread Tension 50 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 51 Useful Sewing Tips 53 ...

Page 48: ...al attention to the needle location In addition keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel otherwise injuries may occur Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pin...

Page 49: ... foot Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 4 Position the fabric Place the area to be sewn under the presser foot Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly For details on positioning the fabric refer to Positio...

Page 50: ...s needle position button once or twice to raise the needle 1 Needle position button 3 Place the fabric under the presser foot If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way 4 While holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand turn the balance wheel toward you with your right hand to lower th...

Page 51: ...achine starts sewing If you continue to hold the start stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed 3 When the end of the stitching is reached press start stop button once X The machine stops sewing with the needle down in the fabric 4 When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page ...

Page 52: ...end of the stitching is reached completely release the foot controller X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric 7 When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 49 Memo When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing When sewing is stopped the needle rema...

Page 53: ...sewing 3 After sewing 3 to 5 stitches press reverse reinforcement stitch button Keep the reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching 1 Reverse reinforcement stitch button X While the reverse reinforcement stitch button is held pressed reverse stitches are sewn 4 After sewing back to the beginning of the stitching release the reverse reinforcement st...

Page 54: ... After sewing to the end of the stitching the sewing machine stops Release the start stop button or foot controller 1 Beginning of stitching 2 End of stitching Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching pressing reverse reinforcement stitch button sews reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other ...

Page 55: ...model equipped with a thread cutter button the thread can easily be cut if the button is pressed 1 When you wish to finish the stitching press thread cutter button once 1 Thread cutter button X The threads are cut and the needle is raised 2 Raise the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever Note Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine ...

Page 56: ... cross near the center of the fabric Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight 1 Wrong sid...

Page 57: ...stitch width wider sliding the slider to the left makes the stitch width narrower 1 Stitch width adjustment indicator 2 Stitch width adjustment button 3 Stitch width adjustment slider Changing the needle position With the straight stitch left needle position and the triple stretch stitch the needle position can be adjusted Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider to the right moves the needle to...

Page 58: ... the right makes the stitching coarser sliding the slider to the left makes the stitching finer 1 Stitch length adjustment indicator 2 Stitch length adjustment button 3 Stitch length adjustment slider 4 Straight stitch 5 Zigzag stitch To automatically select the stitch length most appropriate for the selected stitch press the stitch length adjustment button again If the stitches are bunched togeth...

Page 59: ...the thread tension and stitch length and width Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction 1 When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle remained up when the ...

Page 60: ...ot J is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level 1 Sewing direction 1 When you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot raise the presser foot lever 2 Press the black button on the left side of the foot Keep the button held in and lower the presser foot 3 Release the button The foot will lock in place level with the seam allowing the fabric to feed X Once the trou...

Page 61: ...to the right of the presser foot and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric 1 Seam 2 Presser foot Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show t...

Page 62: ...SEWING BASICS 56 GETTING READY CONTENTS SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ...

Page 63: ...cations are described in this chapter Selecting Stitching 58 Overcasting Stitches 60 Basic Stitching 64 Blind Hem Stitching 65 Buttonhole Stitching 67 Zipper Insertion 73 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 77 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 79 Reinforcement Stitching 85 Eyelet Stitching 87 Decorative Stitching 88 ...

Page 64: ...n needle refer to Stitch Settings page 96 3 Attach the presser foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 4 Turn on the sewing machine X When the machine is first turned on 00 will be displayed 5 Press stitch selection key The number of the selected stitch is displayed Each press of increases the number by one After 9 4 for the number on the left is reached the number returns to ...

Page 65: ...tch width adjustment button 3 Stitch width adjustment slider 4 Narrow 5 Wide 3 To adjust the stitch length slide the stitch length adjustment slider to the left or right Press the stitch length adjustment button and then slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length 1 Stitch length adjustment indicator 2 Stitch length adjustment button 3 Stitch length adjustment slider 4 Sh...

Page 66: ...hing page 58 3 Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Guide 4 Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide 1 Needle drop point Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch Preventing fraying in medium weight a...

Page 67: ...fabric with the needle dropping off the edge at the right 1 Needle drop point 1 Needle drop point Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzagstitch center needle position 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 3 point zigzag stitch Preventing fraying in thick fab...

Page 68: ...sition the side cutter so that side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder and then slowly lower the presser foot lever 1 Notch in presser foot holder 2 Pin X The side cutter is attached Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0 0 0 0...

Page 69: ... lever and then start sewing X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the seam allowance will be about 5 mm 3 16 inch 1 5 mm 3 16 inch Memo The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13 oz denim After using the side cutter clean it by removing any lint or dust If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric use a rag to apply a small amount...

Page 70: ...or details refer to Cutting the thread page 49 Changing the needle position With the straight stitch left needle position and the triple stretch stitch the needle position can be adjusted Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider to the right moves the needle to the right sliding the slider to the left moves the needle to the left Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length...

Page 71: ...hen position the fabric with the wrong side facing up 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting 3 Attach blind hem foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 4 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 5 Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Fold of h...

Page 72: ...arrower to move the needle away from the fold 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric If the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle does not catch enough of the hem fold move the stitch width adjustment lever to the right This makes the stitch wider to move the needle closer onto the fold 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric For details on changing the stitch width refer t...

Page 73: ...nholes on thin and mediumweight 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 A 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 Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 Keyhole ...

Page 74: ...as shown below The names of parts of buttonhole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below 1 Button guide plate 2 Presser foot scale 3 Pin 4 Marks on buttonhole foot 5 5 mm 3 16 inch 1 Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length of the buttonhole 1 Marks on fabric 2 Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot A and then insert the button that will be put thr...

Page 75: ...ing the presser foot page 35 4 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 5 Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Mark on fabric 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot When lowering the presser f...

Page 76: ...he stitch length adjustment button and then slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length 1 Stitch length adjustment button 2 Stitch length adjustment slider 3 Stitch length adjustment indicator For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 52 If the fabric does not feed for example if it is too thick decrease the density of the stitching Changing the stitch width P...

Page 77: ...gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack 7 Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it 8 With a seam ripper cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached 1 Me...

Page 78: ...etting 8 Turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes 9 Start sewing After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed press reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches 0 Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric a...

Page 79: ...asic Stitching page 64 2 Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening 3 Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 4 Align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting stitching 3 Zipper 5...

Page 80: ...o the zipper opening With the right sides of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic Stitching page 64 2 Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening 3 Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong...

Page 81: ...r details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 7 Select stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 8 Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch starting from the base of the zipper 9 When you are about 5 cm 2 inch from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever and then open the zipper...

Page 82: ... left pin 1 Pin on the left side 2 Needle drop point b Topstitch around the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot 1 Right side of fabric 2 End of zipper opening 3 Reverse stitches 4 Beginning of stitching 5 Basting stitching c When you are about 5 cm 2 inch from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with th...

Page 83: ...d to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape Therefore it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used 1 Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric 1 Elastic tape 2 Pin 2 Attach zigzag fo...

Page 84: ...the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break CAUTION ...

Page 85: ...ppliqués and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 2 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Attaching appliqués and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 2 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitch Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm from th...

Page 86: ...abric over and then baste or pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached to 1 Basting stitching 4 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 5 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 6 Turn the balance wheel toward you and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué W...

Page 87: ...nch from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot 1 Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together 2 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 3 Select stitch or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 4 Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric For a seam allowance on...

Page 88: ... quilting Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide 1 Baste the fabric to be quilted 2 Attach the walking foot For details refer to Using the optional walking foot page 38 3 Select stitch or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 4 Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly stretch the fabric while sewing Note When sewi...

Page 89: ...o that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction The optional quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting 1 Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder Refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 37 2 Align the quilting foot with the lower left side of the presser bar The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw 1 Pin on quilting foot 2 Presse...

Page 90: ... The feed dogs are lowered 5 Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 6 Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut and then move the fabric to follow the pattern Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing 1 Pattern 7 After sewing is finished slide the drop feed lever to to the left as seen from the front of the mach...

Page 91: ... corners and openings As an example the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below 1 Determine the desired length 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 1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of bar tack 3 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of ab...

Page 92: ...e front of the presser foot otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size 1 Do not reduce the gap 5 Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible 1 Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket 6 Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed ...

Page 93: ...ing of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever 5 Start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops 6 Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Memo If thin thread is used the stit...

Page 94: ... stitch Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Scallop stitch Satin scallop stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 N Decorative stitch Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc 3 5 1 8 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1...

Page 95: ...eparated by about 4 mm 3 16 inch onto thin paper or a sheet of water soluble stabilizer 1 Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer 2 Basting stitching 3 4 mm 3 16 inch 3 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 4 Select stitch or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 5 Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch wid...

Page 96: ...ewn 4 Trim along the stitches Be careful not to cut the 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 elasticity to fabric 1 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 2 Select the straight stitch and then adjust ...

Page 97: ...brics This is used when making a crazy quilt 1 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 2 Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance 3 Straight stitch 3 Select stitch or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 4 Turn the fabric over so that the rig...

Page 98: ...er to Threading the needle manually page 25 2 Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 3 Select a stitch The stitches that can be used are or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less 4 Start sewing Partially removing threads is called drawnwork This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a...

Page 99: ...he frayed section 5 Turn the fabric around to sew the opposite side 6 Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching Drawnwork Example 2 1 Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch 1 4 mm 3 16 inch 2 Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 ...

Page 100: ...UTILITY STITCHES 94 GETTING READY CONTENTS SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ...

Page 101: ...LITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Stitch Settings 96 Maintenance 100 Troubleshooting 102 Error messages 106 Changing the needle stop position 107 Index 108 ...

Page 102: ...32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes Reinforce ment No No Zigzag stitch J Overcasting and attach ing appliqués 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Yes Reverse No No 3 point zigzag stitch J Overcasting on medi umweight or stretch fabrics attaching elas tic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes Reinforce ment No No Overcasting stitch G Overcasting on thin or mediumweight...

Page 103: ... 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes Reinforce ment No No N Decorative stitching and elastic attaching 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes Reinforce ment No No N Lace sewing decora tive hemming heir loom stitching etc 3 5 1 8 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforce ment No No N Decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 3 0 1 8...

Page 104: ... presser foot 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforce ment No No J Piecing straight stitch ing with a seam allow ance of 6 5 mm from the left edge of the presser foot 1 5 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforce ment Yes No Straight stitch that looks hand sewn for quilt ing J Straight stitch quilting that looks hand sewn 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0...

Page 105: ...2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforce ment No No Satin stitches N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Reinforce ment No No N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Reinforce ment No No N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Reinforce ment No No N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1...

Page 106: ... wet cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth Cleaning the shuttle Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the shuttle therefore it should be cleaned periodically 1 Turn off the sewing machine 2 Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you 1 Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is removed Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise in...

Page 107: ... dust from the race and its surrounding area 1 Cleaning brush 2 Shuttle race Do not apply oil to the shuttle 6 Check that the edge of the race shelf is positioned as in step 3 and then insert the shuttle so that the projection on the shuttle aligns with the spring 1 Projection 2 Spring 7 Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on 3 1 2 4 1 1 2 ...

Page 108: ...eplace the needle The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 30 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew Attach the presser foot that is appro priate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew page 96 The upper thread tension is too tight Loose...

Page 109: ... has a burr on it Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Incorrect bobbins will not work prop erly Only use a bobbin designed spe cifically for this machine page 12 The lower thread is tangled or breaks The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread page 16 The bo...

Page 110: ...er the needle plate or in the shuttle Remove the needle plate cover and clean the shuttle page 100 A high pitched noise is made while sewing Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the shuttle Clean the shuttle page 100 The upper thread was not threaded correctly Correct the upper threading page 18 The shuttle is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the ne...

Page 111: ... used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew Attach the presser foot that is appro priate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew page 96 The thread is tangled for example in the shuttle Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the shuttle clean the shuttle page 100 The sewing lamp does not come on The sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the near...

Page 112: ...ically stops Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to sew Error Message Probable Cause The start stop button reverse reinforcement stitch button or thread cutter button was pressed while the presser foot was raised A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the start stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered The...

Page 113: ...ve the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped Instead the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped 1 Turn off the sewing machine 2 While pressing the left stitch selection key turn on the sewing machine X The needle stop position changes to the raised position Memo Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position to the lowered position ...

Page 114: ...stitching 81 cross wound thread 18 curves 53 cylindrical pieces 40 E elastic tape 77 electrical outlet 11 error messages 106 even seam allowance 55 eyelet 87 eyelet punch Cover A 70 87 F fagoting 89 features 2 feed dog position switch Cover C 84 feed dogs Cover C 83 foot controller Cover A 45 foot controller jack Cover C free motion quilting 83 front view Cover B H handle Cover C hard case Cover A...

Page 115: ...ttle 16 100 shuttle hook 101 side cutter 1 62 side view Cover C sleeves 85 smocking 90 spool cap Cover A 13 20 spool net Cover A 14 spool pin Cover B 13 start stop button Cover D 45 starting sewing 45 stitch length 52 stitch selection key Cover E stitch settings 96 stitch width 51 straight stitch 64 stretch fabrics 55 T thick fabrics 54 thin fabrics 55 thread cutter Cover B thread cutter button Co...

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