SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts .......................................................... 2
Standard Accessories ................................................ 4
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply ....................... 6
Before Using Your Sewing Machine ........................... 6
For Your Safety ........................................................... 6
Polarized plug ............................................................ 6
Controlling Sewing Speed .......................................... 6
Extension Table ......................................................... 8
Free Arm Sewing ....................................................... 8
Accessory Storage Box .............................................. 8
Presser Foot Lifter ...................................................... 8
Changing Presser Foot ............................................ 10
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder ................... 10
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs .............................. 10
Changing Needle ..................................................... 12
Thread and Needle Chart ........................................ 12
Reverse Stitch Control ............................................. 14
Setting Spool Pins .................................................... 14
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case .................. 14
Winding the Bobbin .................................................. 16
Threading the Machine ............................................ 18
Needle threader ....................................................... 18
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ...................................... 20
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ........................... 20
Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension ............................ 22
Pattern Selector Dial ................................................ 22
Stitch Length Dial ..................................................... 22
Stitch Width Dial ....................................................... 22
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing .............................................. 24
To Change Sewing Direction .................................... 24
Use the Seam Guides .............................................. 24
Variable Needle Position .......................................... 26
Zigzag Sewing .......................................................... 26
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting .............................................................. 26
Tricot Stitch .............................................................. 28
Knit Stitch ................................................................. 28
Straight Stretch ........................................................ 30
Rick-rack Stretch ...................................................... 30
Button Sewing .......................................................... 32
Automatic buttonhole .......................................... 34-36
Corded Buttonhole ................................................... 38
Zipper Application .................................................... 40
Blind Stitch Hemming ............................................... 42
Rolled Hem .............................................................. 44
Stretch Stitch Patterns .............................................. 46
Smocking ................................................................. 46
Applique ................................................................... 48
Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns .............................. 48
SECTION 5. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the Hook ................. 50
Cleaning the Feed Dog ............................................ 50
Sewing Light ............................................................ 52
Oil the Machine ........................................................ 52
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 54
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