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Trouble Shooting

Trouble Shooting

Always Start by Checking the Needle

• Always start with a new needle as soon as you

discover that a stitch is not what you expec-
ted. Test sew on a scrap of the fabric you are
sewing. Check that you have chosen the correct
needle and see that it is correctly inserted. See
page 10.

Unattractive Stitches

• The thread tension is not correct. See page 9.
• Make sure that the thread is not catching. Cer-

tain thread spools are unsuitable for spooling
from the horizontal spool pin. Try instead with
the vertical spool pin.

• The machine may be incorrectly threaded. Be

sure to place spool holders correctly.

The correct threading is shown on page 7.
• Wrong bobbin thread. It should be of the same

thickness as the upper thread.

The Needle Breaks

• You may have helped the machine to feed by

pulling the fabric. The needle can strike against
stitch plate and break. Change the needle. See
page 10.

The Upper Thread Breaks

• Check the thread spool to see that it has not

caught in any way.

• The needle eye may have sharp edges which cut

the thread. If so, change the needle. See page
10.

• The upper thread is incorrectly threaded. See

page 7.

• The upper thread may have too much tension.

Refer to page 9.

The Thread is Knotted

• The hole in the stitch plate may be chipped and

have sharp edges. We recommend that you
replace it.

The Bobbin Thread Breaks

• The bobbin thread may be incorrectly threaded.

See page 8.

• The stitch plate hole is damaged. See ”Upper

thread breaks”.

Irregular Bobbin Winding

• This may be due to poor quality thread. When

sewing with cotton thread, increase the thread
tension.

• The machine is not correctly threaded for

bobbin winding. See page 7-8.

The Fabric Puckers

• The upper thread tension is too tight. See page 9

for correct thread tension.

The Machine Does Not Feed the Fabric

• The stitch length is too short. Increase stitch

length.

• The feed teeth may be lowered. Raise them by

turning the stitch length dial to the left.

• The feed teeth are full of dust and dirt. Clean

with the brush. See page 30.

The Seam is Too Loose – Fabric Layers
Not Held Together

• The thread tension is far too loose. Page 9

shows how to adjust the thread tension.

Machine Runs Sluggishly

• Dirt or lint has built up under the stitch plate.

Loosen the plate and brush clean between the
feed teeth and in the bottom area. See page 30.

• Dirt or lint has packed in the hook. Remove the

bobbin and clean with the brush. See page 30.

Summary of Contents for Prelude 350

Page 1: ...K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G User s Guide Prelude 350 370 ...

Page 2: ...Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the s...

Page 3: ...ng Buttonholes 18 Straight Stitch Clearance Plate 19 Sewing Zippers Lapped Zipper 20 Reinforced Straight Stitch 21 Needle Positions 21 Zigzag Three step Zigzag Mending and Darning 22 Sewing Terry Cloth Seam and overcast 23 Blind Hem 24 Flatlock Double Action Stitch model 370 25 Gathering Foot 26 Quilter s 1 4 Piecing Foot 26 Transparent Foot B 27 Non stick Glide Foot H 27 Decorative Stitches model...

Page 4: ... Needle clamp screw 15 Presser foot lever 16 Thread tension dial 17 Spool pin 18 Spool holders 19 Thread cutter for bobbin winding 20 Recess for additional spool pin 21 Guide Stitch Variation model 370 22 Bobbin spindle 23 Handwheel 24 Stitch selector 25 Stitch width dial 26 Stitch length dial 27 Reverse 28 Drop feed teeth 29 Main power switch Connection to power supply 30 Thread cutter Overview T...

Page 5: ...ing Away After Sewing 1 Unplug the cords from the wall socket and the machine 2 Wind the cords around your hand and place the foot control cord in the foot control storage space and the main cord in the pocket of the cover There is also space provided for the User s Guide 3 Check to ensure that all accessories are in the accessory box Slide it onto the machine behind the free arm 4 Lower the press...

Page 6: ...information about the power supply V and the frequency Hz Check the power supply setting in the machine to ensure that this agrees with the main supply before you connect the machine 1 Connect the foot control cord to the first socket on the bottom right side of the machine 2 Connect the main cord to the back socket on the bottom right side of the machine 3 When you press the power switch both the...

Page 7: ...ly accessible refer to the figure Extended Sewing Surface 1 Slide the accessory box onto the machine to provide a larger flat work surface 2 Slide the accessory box to the left when you wish to remove it and use the free arm 3 To facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems use the free arm The free arm also allows you to darn socks darning foot is an accessory 4 To replace the accessory box sli...

Page 8: ...e holder c is placed in front of the thread Slide the correct size spool holder in place so the flat side is pressed firmly against the spool No space between spool holder and spool There is also a separate spool pin d to be attached onto the machine The fingers on the extra spool pin fit into the two holes to the right of the fixed spool pin Push downward to snap in place The large spool holder c...

Page 9: ... Place thread under the presser foot and into the thread knife where it is cut Bobbin Winding with the MachineThreaded Make sure that the presser foot is up and the needle is in the highest position Note Do not use a plastic presser foot when bobbin winding 1 Place your empty bobbin with the small mark outwards on the bobbin spindle on the front of the machine Bring the bobbin spindle down 2 Pull ...

Page 10: ...bbin cut off the thread and bring the bobbin spindle up Placing the Bobbin in the Machine 1 Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards you 2 Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the mark facing up and the thread to the left of the bobbin The bobbin will then rotate counter clockwise while pulling out the thread 3 Place your finger on the bobbin to keep it from turning as you pull the thread...

Page 11: ...o understand the correct thread tension sew a few sample stitches at different settings 1 Begin with a tension that is too loose i e set at 1 The lower thread will lie straight and the upper thread will be drawn down on the underside 2 If you set the tension at the highest number the opposite will occur and the seam may pucker 3 The correct thread tension is provided when the threads interlock in ...

Page 12: ... the presser foot ankle Press back until the foot snaps into place Presser Foot Pressure The presser foot pressure is adjusted with the dial on the front of the machine Normal setting is 4 The higher the number the more pressure on the fabric Knit and Soft fabrics should be sewn at low pressure Presser Foot Lever The presser foot is raised and lowered with the presser foot lever The presser foot m...

Page 13: ... the FeedTeeth The feed teeth are lowered when you turn the stitch length dial to Turn the dial to the left if you wish to raise the feed teeth The feed teeth will not come up until you begin to sew The feed teeth are lowered when sewing buttons and for free hand work By lowering the feed teeth it is easier to get thick garments under the presser foot Do not forget to raise the feed teeth before s...

Page 14: ...rd motion and trimotion stitches The stitch length for the left group forward motion stitches can be varied between 0 and 6 and the width between 0 5 5 Recommendations for the suggested stitch length are given next to the stitches When you wish to use one of the stitches in the right group the trimotion stitches you turn the stitch length dial to the left until it reaches the area The stitch lengt...

Page 15: ...ered 0 5 5 By setting the stitch width dial at 2 5 you can halve the width of the stitches Most of the stitches will then get a different look and you have a selection of new stitches Stitch Length Recommendations for the suitable setting are given next to the forward motion stitches Always use the recommended setting to start with but experiment until you arrive at the exact setting for the actua...

Page 16: ... them lay flat SEAM OVERCAST sews the seam and over casts the edge all at one time BASTE a temporary stitching for fitting garments gathering and marking Use maximum stitch length Note Basting will leave permanent holes in leather and vinyl BLIND HEM creates an invisible hem on garments Is not recommended for light weight fabric or for leather vinyl HEM sews the best visible or top stitch hem for ...

Page 17: ...ne thread system with interlaced stitches A woven fabric is usually stable and a knit fabric usually has stretch As a general rule select Woven for fabrics that have no stretch and Stretch for fabrics that have stretch Knit fabric Woven fabric Leather Vinyl Leather Vinyl Leather is animal skin Leather can be smooth or sueded and has some give Vinyl is a synthetic material which often has a woven w...

Page 18: ...as reached the beginning of the stitching Use the markings on the left toe of the button hole foot to position the garment edge Place the edge of the garment at the middle mark to have 5 8 15 mm from the edge to the buttonhole When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics we recommend cording the buttonhole to increase the stability and to keep the buttonhole from stretching out For a corded buttonho...

Page 19: ...e reaches the red mark on your buttonhole foot 2 Turn the stitch selector in position 2 Now the machine will sew a straight stitch towards you indicating the right column of your buttonhole Sew the straight until you have reached the same length as the first column 3 Set the stitch selector in position 3 Now the machine will stitch a bartack Sew three or four stitches 4 Turn the stitch selector to...

Page 20: ...re that the needle goes into the holes of the button 8 Sew 5 6 stitches Set the stitch width dial to 0 and lock the threads with a few stitches Use the clearance plate to create a thread shank Use the thin end when sewing buttons on light fabrics the thick end for heavier fabrics Push in the plate between the button and the fabric Lower the presser bar and sew on the button Pull the threads betwee...

Page 21: ...to the recommended setting 2 5 to start with but experiment until you arrive at the exact setting for the actual work you will be doing Note Increase the stitch length when basting and when topstitching Clearance Plate The clearance plate is used when sewing over thick seams One side of the plate is thicker than the other Use the side that suits the thickness of the seam best ...

Page 22: ...ately 0 5 cm from the basted seam 3 Place the zipper under the folded seam allow ance with the teeth as near to the fold as pos sible and stitch zipper to fabric close to fold Begin sewing at the bottom of the zipper Before reaching the zipper pull lift the presser foot and slide the zipper pull down past the zipper foot Lower the foot and sew to the top of the zipper 4 Snap on the zipper foot so ...

Page 23: ...on The needle position can be adjusted in steps Use the stitch width dial turn to the right to reach the right position To edge stitch you should take advantage of the possibility to set the needle to the left or the right position Fit presser foot A when sewing light fabrics and presser foot D for other fabrics Place the fabric and sew so that the edge follows the inside right edge of the presser...

Page 24: ... is suitable for overcast ing most fabrics Trim the edges of the fabric before overcasting Make sure that the needle sews over the edge of the fabric Place the fabric according to the presser foot see picture Mending and Darning Three step zig zag can be utilized for mending and darning A threadbare spot is mended by sewing back and forth with three step zig zag Use the reverse and for every row o...

Page 25: ...aming and over casting directly on the edge where a 5 mm 1 4 seam is allowed Place the fabric so that the inside right toe of the presser foot follows the edge of the fabric Presser foot J is used to overlock and overcast many different fabrics with the exception of heavy firm fabrics The pin on the presser foot should follow the edge of the fabric and will pre vent the fabric from puckering Stitc...

Page 26: ...e groove under the right side of the presser foot Practice using a scrap of material and compare with the illustrations 1 If the stitch does not catch the folded edge increase the stitch width 2 If the stitch catches too much of the fold decrease the stitch width 3 For an invisible hem the needle catches a single thread of the folded edge ...

Page 27: ...excess hem to stitching from the wrong side To sew an overlapped seam lap one piece of fabric over the other piece and sew flatlock stitch over the fabric edge on the right side Trim from the wrong side or sew another seam from the right side When gathering with narrow flat elastic or elastic cord use the double action stitch To be sure the elastic does not get stitched in but can run freely use p...

Page 28: ...oot right side up 2 Place fabric to have ruffle attached to it in the groove of the foot right side down 3 Sew guiding the under fabric but do not hold it back Keep the top fabric in the groove moving steadily as needed Increase the stitch length and the upper tension for more gathers Quilter s 1 4 Piecing Foot Sew a scant 1 4 seam allowance Red lines mark 1 4 and 1 8 pivot points in front of and ...

Page 29: ...sibility and accuracy is improved Use stabilizers as needed 1 Snap on foot 2 Set decorative or satin stitch 3 Sew Non stick Glide Foot H When sewing foam plastic plastic coated fabrics leather and imitation leathers the Non stick Glide Foot H feeds over the fabric without sticking Use it for general sewing and buttonholes on plastic and leather type fabrics 1 Snap on the Non stick Glide Foot H 2 S...

Page 30: ... to use Start sewing slightly in from the edge When sewing light weight material you will get a better result if you place a stabilizer under the fabric Guide StitchVariation Under the lid on the front of the machine is the Guide Stitch Variation showing a number of stitches By selecting one of the stitches from the left column and decreasing the stitch width according to the recommendation in the...

Page 31: ...n the accessory box around the bulb turn a quarter of a turn in the direction of the arrow and remove the bulb 2 When inserting place the rubber sheath around the new bulb insert the bulb and turn a quarter of a turn in the direction of the arrow Use light bulb designed as indicated on the front of the machine 15 W Turn off the main switch ...

Page 32: ...ch plate Turn toward you to pop off the stitch plate Clean the feed teeth with the brush Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area When lint builds up the area under the bobbin case must be cleaned Remove the bobbin case holder 1 covering the front part of the bobbin case 2 Remove the bobbin case by lifting it up Clean with the brush Replace the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder Replacing the Stitch Pla...

Page 33: ...per thread is incorrectly threaded See page 7 The upper thread may have too much tension Refer to page 9 TheThread is Knotted The hole in the stitch plate may be chipped and have sharp edges We recommend that you replace it The BobbinThread Breaks The bobbin thread may be incorrectly threaded See page 8 The stitch plate hole is damaged See Upper thread breaks Irregular Bobbin Winding This may be d...

Page 34: ...e machine is being checked it is a great help if it can be test sewn under as similar condi tions as possible as when you used it Remember to take a sewing sample along with you preferably of the fabric and with the thread you intend to use A sewing sample will often give much better information than words Non original Parts and Accessories The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused b...

Page 35: ...ns to the performance or design Such modifications however will always be to the benefit of the user and the product Please note that on disposal this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical electronic products If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance ...

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