Brother Innov-is PC210, Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...driver small X55468 051 4 Zipper foot I X59370 051 16 Spool cap large 130012 054 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 051 17 Spool cap medium 2 X55260 153 6 Blind stitch foot R X56409 051 18 Spool cap small 130013 154 7 Button fitting foot M 130489 001 19 Extra spool pin horizontal XC4654 051 8 Seam ripper X54243 001 20 Spool net XA5523 050 9 Bobbin 4 SA156 XA5539 151 21 Foot controller XC1154 051 10...

Page 3: ...e spool of thread on the spool pin 6 Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin 7 Operation panel Select a stitch from those that appear in the operation panel page Cover E 8 Sewing speed controller Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed 9 Operation buttons Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine and raise and lower the needle page Cover D 0 Flat ...

Page 4: ...ed stitching 8 Presser foot holder The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder Right side rear view 1 Presser foot dial Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric 2 Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine 3 Balance wheel Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise and lower the needle to s...

Page 5: ...n the machine is not ready to start sewing Orange When the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right for winding the bobbin thread onto the bobbin 2 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 sew in the opposite direction Reinforcement stitches ar...

Page 6: ...length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length 5 Automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key Press the automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of stitching 6 Needle stop position key This is used to change the position of the needle when the sewing machine is stopped If the key is lit the sewing machine will st...

Page 7: ...A537 XC4541 051 4 Walking foot Part code SA140 XC2214 002 5 Quilting foot Part code SA129 XC1948 002 6 Adjustable zipper piping foot Part code SA161 XC1970 002 7 Non stick foot Part code SA114 XC1949 002 8 Open toe foot Part code SA147 XC1964 002 9 Stitch guide foot P Part code SA160 XA8839 002 Memo To obtain optional accessories or parts contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized...

Page 8: ...ly be accessed for future reference Sewing Machine Features 1 Easy upper threading Since the spool can be installed at the front of the sewing machine the upper thread can easily be threaded In addition the needle can be threaded with a simple operation page 18 2 One touch lower threading You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 16 3 Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quick...

Page 9: ...g the bobbin 16 Upper Threading 18 Threading the upper thread 18 Threading the needle 21 Using the twin needle 22 Using thread that winds off quickly 24 Pulling up the bobbin thread 25 Replacing the Needle 26 Needle precautions 26 Needle types and their uses 26 Checking the needle 27 Replacing the needle 28 Replacing the Presser Foot 29 Presser foot precautions 29 Replacing the presser foot 29 Adj...

Page 10: ...ting stitches using overcasting foot G 56 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J 57 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 58 Basic Stitching 60 Basic stitching 60 Blind Hem Stitching 61 Buttonhole Stitching 63 Buttonhole sewing 64 Button sewing 67 Zipper Insertion 70 Inserting a centered zipper 70 Inserting a side zipper 71 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 74 S...

Page 11: ...ITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX APPENDIX 91 Stitch Settings 92 Utility stitches 92 Maintenance 96 Cleaning the machine surface 96 Cleaning the shuttle 96 Troubleshooting 98 Error messages 101 Operation beep 102 Removing the upper cover 102 Index 103 ...

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: ...ETTING 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 26 Replacing the Presser Foot 29 Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces 33 ...

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: ...e 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 When the sewing machine is turned off all stitch settings are cancelled If a power outag...

Page 18: ...that the machine should be threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated 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 to the machine The enclosed bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins ...

Page 19: ...pool If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unrolls correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin 7 Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin With the rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible until the right side of the spool touches the right end of the spool pin Three spool cap sizes are available la...

Page 20: ...nd of the thread that wraps around the thread guide for bobbin winding use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five times b Pull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat 1 Slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter X The thread is cut to a suitable length If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned co...

Page 21: ...shaft to the left h Remove the bobbin from the shaft i Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position Memo When the sewing machine is started or the balance wheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction Be sure to cut the thread as described on the previous page If the bobbin is wound without cutting the...

Page 22: ... the bobbin into the shuttle so that the thread unrolls to the left Be sure to insert 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 otherwis...

Page 23: ...xt 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 25 Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your finger and unroll the bobbin thread correctly otherwis...

Page 24: ...t the machine should be threaded is indicated by a solid line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated Threading the upper thread 1 Turn on the sewing machine 2 Raise the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised When threading the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct the thread may become tangled or...

Page 25: ...to the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unrolls from the bottom front of the spool If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unrolls correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin 7 Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin With the rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left slide the spool cap onto the spool pin...

Page 26: ...he shutter is closed when the presser foot is lowered the machine cannot be threaded Be sure to raise the presser foot so that the shutter is open in order to thread the machine 1 Shutter a Pass the thread through the thread hook at the base of the needle bar 1 Thread hook Next use the needle threader to thread the needle Continue with the procedure in Threading the needle on the next page If the ...

Page 27: ...thread through the thread guide discs from the front 1 Thread guide discs 2 Pass to the back 3 Pass through the slit 2 Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side of the machine 1 Thread cutter 3 Lower the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is lowered 4 Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks 1 Needle threader lever X The thread is passed through the eye of the ...

Page 28: ...same stitch with two different threads Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality Be sure to use the twin needle the extra spool pin and the spool cap For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 92 1 Install the twin needle For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 28 2 Thread the upper thread for th...

Page 29: ... the same way that the upper thread for the left side was threaded 1 Thread guide cover For details refer to step 8 through 0 of Threading the upper thread page 20 8 Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread hook manually thread the right needle Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle If the needle threader...

Page 30: ...d spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin If the spool net is too long fold it to fit the size of the spool 1 Spool net 2 Spool 3 Spool cap 4 Spool pin When using the twin needle be sure to select an appropriate stitch otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less otherwise the needle may break ...

Page 31: ... the 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 5 cm 2 inch of the bobbin thread under the presser foot t...

Page 32: ...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 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 80 Thin...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...dle 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 until it touches the needle stopper 6 While holding the needle with your left hand use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw Install the twin needl...

Page 35: ... 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised 4 Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot 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 specif...

Page 36: ...ed 7 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Note For details on the presser foot that should be used with the selected stitch refer to Stitch Settings page 92 Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot The amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric can be adjusted 1 Lower the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever 2 Turn the presser fo...

Page 37: ...and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand 1 Screwdriver Note If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed the thread tension will be incorrect Using the optional walking foot With the walking foot both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed such as vinyl and leathe...

Page 38: ... walking foot 5 Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 31 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 92 Note The optional walking foot is available through your brother retailer Be sure to securely tighten the screw wit...

Page 39: ...is possible 2 Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top 3 When you are finished with free arm sewing install the flat bed attachment back in its original position Sewing large pieces of fabric The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces of fabric easier 1 Open up the legs at the bottom of the wide table Pull out the four legs until they snap into place 2 Pull...

Page 40: ...re finished using the wide table remove it While slightly lifting up the wide table pull it off to the left 6 Install the flat bed attachment back in its original position Memo With the legs folded up the wide table can be stored attached to the hard case Do not move the sewing machine while the wide table is attached otherwise damage or injuries may occur CAUTION ...

Page 41: ... UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Sewing 36 Adjusting the Thread Tension 44 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 45 Useful Functions 47 Useful Sewing Tips 49 ...

Page 42: ...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 43: ... foot Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 29 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 44: ...e 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 the needle to the starting point of the stitching 5 Lower the presse...

Page 45: ...machine 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 46: ...d 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 43 Memo If needle stop position key is lit the sewing machine will stop with the needle lowered If the key is not lit the sewing machine will stop w...

Page 47: ...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 48: ... 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 49: ...ou wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped press needle position button once to raise the needle 1 Needle position button The needle is raised 2 Raise the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever 3 Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them 1 Thread cutter 1 1 1 ...

Page 50: ...ad should cross near the center of the fabric Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric 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 ...

Page 51: ...up 2 Slide the stitch width adjustment slider up and down Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider up makes the stitch width wider sliding the slider down makes the stitch width narrower 1 Stitch width adjustment slider 2 Stitch width adjustment button Changing the needle position With the straight stitch left needle position and the triple stretch stitch the needle position can be adjusted Slid...

Page 52: ...wn Sliding the stitch length adjustment slider up makes the stitching coarser sliding the slider down makes the stitching finer 1 Stitch length adjustment slider 2 Stitch length adjustment button 3 Straight stitch 4 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 together in...

Page 53: ...p position setting does not change if the sewing machine is turned off Automatically sewing reverse reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to Stitch Settings page 92 1 Sele...

Page 54: ... reverse reinforcement stitch button once This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn 1 Reverse reinforcement stitch button X After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the sewing machine stops Memo Reverse reinforcement stitches will not be sewn if the start stop button is pressed at t...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...SEWING BASICS 52 GETTING READY CONTENTS SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ...

Page 59: ...cations are described in this chapter Selecting Stitching 54 Overcasting Stitches 56 Basic Stitching 60 Blind Hem Stitching 61 Buttonhole Stitching 63 Zipper Insertion 70 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 74 Applique Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 76 Reinforcement Stitching 82 Eyelet Stitching 84 Decorative Stitching 85 ...

Page 60: ... the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 92 3 Attach the presser foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 29 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 ret...

Page 61: ...Stitch width adjustment slider 2 Stitch width adjustment button 3 Wide 4 Narrow 3 To adjust the stitch length slide the stitch length adjustment slider up or down Press the stitch length adjustment button and then slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length 1 Stitch length adjustment slider 2 Stitch length adjustment button 3 Long 4 Short Memo For details on adjusting the...

Page 62: ...hing page 54 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 63: ...p point 1 Needle drop point Memo For best results when sewing stretch fabrics decrease the pressure of the presser foot For details refer to Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot page 30 Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzagstitch Preventing fraying center baseline reverse stitching 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16...

Page 64: ...he connecting fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw 5 Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder and then slowly lower the presser foot lever 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 Pres...

Page 65: ...ric is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut a Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn If the stitching is sewn in a 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...

Page 66: ... thread For details refer to Cutting the thread page 43 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 up moves the needle to the right sliding the slider down moves the needle to the left Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch...

Page 67: ...g the basting and then 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 29 4 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 54 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...

Page 68: ... 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 up 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 to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 45 7 Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser fo...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ... a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 54 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 foot do not push in the front of the p...

Page 72: ...ess the stitch length adjustment button and then slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length 1 Stitch length adjustment slider 2 Stitch length adjustment button For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 46 If the fabric does not feed for example if it is too thick decrease the density of the stitching Changing the stitch width Press the stitch width adjustment...

Page 73: ...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 Measure t...

Page 74: ...e shortest stitch length setting 8 Turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button 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 and then tie it with the bobbin thread U...

Page 75: ...on securely 1 Place the button into button sewing foot M and then pull the shank lever toward you 1 Shank lever 2 After sewing is finished cut the upper thread with plenty of excess wind it around the thread between the button and the fabric and then tie it to the upper thread at the beginning of the stitching Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at the end and at the beginning of the stitch...

Page 76: ...asic Stitching page 60 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 77: ...e 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 60 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 sid...

Page 78: ...r details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 29 7 Select stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 54 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 79: ... 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 80: ...f 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 foot J For det...

Page 81: ...e 54 4 Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break CAUTION ...

Page 82: ...d 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 the left edge...

Page 83: ... Turn the fabric 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 29 5 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 54 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...

Page 84: ...ther 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 29 3 Select stitch or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 54 4 Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric For a seam allowance on the right ...

Page 85: ...sily 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 31 3 Select stitch or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 54 4 Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly stretch the fabric while sewing Note When sewing with the walking foo...

Page 86: ...can be lowered using the drop feed lever so 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 31 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 c...

Page 87: ...Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 54 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 machine to raise the feed dogs 1 ...

Page 88: ...rners 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 1 8 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about ...

Page 89: ... the 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 complet...

Page 90: ...ng 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 stitc...

Page 91: ...ng 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...

Page 92: ...arated 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 29 4 Select stitch or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 54 5 Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width...

Page 93: ...ore it is sewn 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 29 2 Select the straight stitch and t...

Page 94: ...ics This is used when making a crazy quilt 1 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 29 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 54 4 Turn the fabric over so that the right...

Page 95: ... N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 29 3 Select a stitch The stitches that can be used are or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 54 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 loose weave Two ways to create drawnwork are described below Drawnwor...

Page 96: ...o 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 29 3 Select stitch For details refer to Selecti...

Page 97: ...DY CONTENTS SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Stitch Settings 92 Maintenance 96 Troubleshooting 98 Index 103 ...

Page 98: ...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 99: ... 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 100: ... 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 101: ...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 102: ... 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 103: ... 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 104: ...ce 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 26 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 92 The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen th...

Page 105: ...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 bob...

Page 106: ...tall the needle page 28 Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the shuttle Remove the needle plate cover and clean the shuttle page 96 A high pitched noise is made while sewing Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the shuttle Clean the shuttle page 96 The upper thread was not threaded correctly Correct the upper threading page 18 The shuttle is scratched or has a burr on it Repla...

Page 107: ... foot pressure dial to the right to increase the pressure of the presser foot page 30 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 96 The sewing lamp does not come on The sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center Error Message Probable Cause The start stop button ...

Page 108: ...ur beeps are sounded If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing machine continues to beep for four seconds The machine automatically stops Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to sew Removing the upper cover If the upper cover of the sewing machine was removed re attach it as described in the following procedure 1 Hold the u...

Page 109: ...ross wound thread 13 curves 49 cylindrical pieces 33 E elastic tape 74 electrical outlet 11 error messages 101 even seam allowance 51 extra spool pin 23 eyelet 84 eyelet punch Cover A 66 84 F fagoting 86 features 2 feed dog position switch Cover C 81 feed dogs Cover C 80 foot controller Cover A 39 foot controller jack Cover C free arm sewing 33 free motion quilting 80 front view Cover B H handle C...

Page 110: ...ver A 13 19 spool net Cover A 24 spool pin Cover B 13 19 start stop button Cover D 39 starting sewing 39 stitch guide foot 1 stitch indicator Cover E stitch length 46 stitch length adjustment button Cover E stitch length adjustment slider Cover E stitch settings 92 stitch width 45 stitch width adjustment button Cover E stitch width adjustment slider Cover E stitches Cover E straight stitch 60 stre...

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