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Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight
Stitch

• Correct tension

q

Needle thread (Top thread)

w

Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

e

To loosen

r

To tighten

The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two
layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).
If you look at the top and bottom of a seam, look to see
that the stitches are evenly balanced.
When adjusting the needle thread tension, the higher the
number, the tighter the top thread tension.
Results depend on:
- stiffness and thickness of the fabric
- number of fabric layers
- type of stitch

• Tension is too tight

q

Needle thread (Top thread)

w

Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

e

To loosen tension

r

Right side (Top side) of fabric

t

Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The bobbin thread shows through on the wrong side of
the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy.  Turn the dial to a
lower tension setting number to loosen the needle thread
tension.

• Tension is too loose

q

Needle thread (Top thread)

w

Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)

e

To tighten tension

r

Right side (Top side) of fabric

t

Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric

The needle thread shows through on the wrong side
of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy.  Turn the dial to a
higher tension setting number to tighten the needle thread
tension.

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3

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3

2

5

4

3

1

5

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3

2

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Janome 5812 Instruction Manual

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5812 Owners Manual/ User Guide

Summary of Contents for 5812

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Page 2: ...ne to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of...

Page 3: ...Stitch Length Control Dial 14 Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance 14 Reverse Stitch Control 14 To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs 14 SECTION III STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING Straight Stitch 15 Starting to sew 15 F...

Page 4: ...titch control 5 Stitch length control dial 6 Stitch pattern selector dial 7 Hole for additional spool pin 8 Presser foot 9 Needle 0 Needle clamp screw 1 Foot holder 2 Setscrew 3 Carrying handle 4 Hand...

Page 5: ...r t t t t t y y y y y u u u u u i i i i i o o o o o q Bobbins w Needles e Blind stitch foot G r Zipper foot E t Sliding buttonhole foot y Spool holder Lrage u Spool holder small i Seam ripper o Screw...

Page 6: ...cting Machine to Power Supply q Power switch w Machine plug e Machine socket r Power supply plug t Wall outlet Before connecting the power cord make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine...

Page 7: ...Slot r Accessory storage Free arm Sewing Free arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves waistbands pant legs or any other tubular garments It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or elbow...

Page 8: ...can cause permanent snags or runs in knits fine silks and silk like fabrics Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION When attaching or removing presser foot turn OFF the power switch and remove the needle f...

Page 9: ...It should be strong smooth and consistent in thickness Heavy Denim Sailcloth Ticking Denim 16 100 Double Faced Wool Heavy Coating Fake Fur Drapery Fabrics Universal 16 100 Leather Suede Wedge Point Le...

Page 10: ...Press the large spool holder q firmly against the spool of thread q Large spool holder B For a small spool use the small spool holder w w Small spool holder Removing the bobbin z Push the hook cover...

Page 11: ...t the thread firmly under the bobbin winding tension disc w Bobbin winding tension disc c Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside Put the bobbin on the bobbin win...

Page 12: ...lips into notch e Pull out about 6 15 0 cm of thread v Attach the hook cover plate Check the threading by referring to the diagram r shown on the hook cover plate Inserting the bobbin q End of thread...

Page 13: ...right to left over the take up lever and down into the take up lever eye v Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left b Thread the needle from front to back or use a needle threa...

Page 14: ...oo tight q Needle thread Top thread w Bobbin thread Bottom thread e To loosen tension r Right side Top side of fabric t Wrong side Bottom side of fabric The bobbin thread shows through on the wrong si...

Page 15: ...amount of needle thread visible on the wrong side Bottom side of the fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the right side Top side of the fabric Results v...

Page 16: ...lance If the stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric correct them by turning the stitch length dial A If the patterns are drawn out correct them by setting the dial to t...

Page 17: ...apart and are engraved at 10 mm 15 mm 30 mm and 40 mm Turn a Square Corner q Cornering guide When sewing with fabric edge at 5 8 seam guide to turn a square so that sewing continues at same distance f...

Page 18: ...hand side of pin q w e r w e q Fabric preparation q Right top side of fabric w Wrong bottom side of fabric e Bottom seam r Zipper bottom stop position t Basting stitch Place the right top sides of the...

Page 19: ...ches to clear a path for the stitch Remove fabric and close zipper Raise and release foot and re attach it on left hand side of pin Take the upper fabric layer and lay it flat over the zipper Starting...

Page 20: ...elector C w Stitch length 0 5 3 e Needle thread tension 2 5 r Presser foot Zigzag foot A w e r q This stitch is useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project Start ov...

Page 21: ...you determine the zigzag width 3 Thread the needle Turn the handwheel so that the needle is in its leftmost position and then drop the needle through the left buttonhole 4 Press the foot control and s...

Page 22: ...e along the guide u in the foot Use the same color thread as the fabric On heavy weight fabrics that ravel the raw edge should be overcast first Fold the hem as illustrated q Wrong side Bottom side of...

Page 23: ...ot Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing thread Insert a pin inside the bartack Then cut the opening with a seam ripper Take care not to cut the stitches t Pin y Seam ripper 4 Step But...

Page 24: ...needle and bobbin thread to the left Move the slider toward you so that the top mark r on the slider meets the start mark e e Start mark r Top mark t Needle thread y Bobbin thread Lower the needle int...

Page 25: ...h test stitch on the fabric being used for best results A tight satin stitch may pucker some lightweight fabrics Attach a piece of stabilizer on the wrong side Bottom side of the fabric Draw letters o...

Page 26: ...Machine setting q Stitch selector A w Stitch length 1 5 3 e Needle thread tension 2 6 r Presser foot Blind hem stitch foot G Fold the fabric wrong sides together and lower the needle into the fabric...

Page 27: ...zag foot A Shell Stitch Machine setting q Stitch selector G w Stitch length 2 3 e Needle thread tension 6 8 r Presser foot Zigzag foot A Use a lightweight fabric tricot for example Fold the fabric in...

Page 28: ...items requir ing extra strength such as backpacks This strong durable stitch is recommended where both elasticity and strength are necessary in order to insure comfort and durability Straight Stretch...

Page 29: ...ng q Stitch selector E or F w Stitch length S S e Needle thread tension 2 6 r Presser foot Zigzag foot A This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish It is used when making swim wear ski p...

Page 30: ...three times wider than the projected width Set stitch length at 4 and sew rows of straight stitches 3 8 1 0 cm apart across the area to be smocked Knot the threads along one edge w From the other edg...

Page 31: ...se to replace it e Light bulb CAUTION As the light bulb could be HOT protect your fingers when you handle it Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs z Remove the presser foot and needle Remove screw on t...

Page 32: ...the needle plate Tighten the screw firmly with the screwdriver e Screw CAUTION Do not pull the fabric or turn the handwheel when threads or fabric are tangled in the hook area Remove the needle plate...

Page 33: ...abric being sewn 4 The needle thread is not threaded properly 5 A poor quality needle is used 1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly 3 The needle is too...

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