Janome DM7200, Handbook & Instructions

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Page 3: ... grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and or cutting blade 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break 12 Do not use bent needles 13 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 14 Switch this sewing machine off O when makin...

Page 4: ...4 Lock a matic Stitch 25 Locking Stitch 25 Triple Stretch Stitch 25 Stretch Stitch 26 Sculpture Stitches 26 Zigzag Stitch 27 Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch 28 Multiple Zigzag Stitch 28 Overedge Stitch 28 Knit Stitch 29 Double Overedge Stitch 29 Attaching Elastic 29 Buttonholes 30 Square Buttonhole 31 Round end and Fine Fabric Buttonhole 35 Keyhole Buttonholes 35 Stretch Buttonhole and Antique Butt...

Page 5: ...on table Accessory box Thread cutter Face cover Thread tension dial Presser foot pressure dial Thread take up lever Lower thread guide Needle clamp screw Needle Presser foot Hook cover release button Hook cover plate Thread cutter Needle plate Feed dogs Foot holder Setscrew Lever Buttonhole lever Needle threader Carrying handle Hole for stitch chart Free arm Drop feed lever Presser foot lifter Pow...

Page 6: ...redge foot C 1 4 seam foot O Spool holder X 2 large 1 set on the machine Spool holder X 2 small Extra spool pin Bobbins X 4 1 set on the machine Assorted needle set Seam ripper Buttonhole opener Lint brush Screwdriver Stitch chart Instruction book Instructional DVD Hard cover Large extension table Foot control Power cable q w e r 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 4 The power cable included may differ from t...

Page 7: ...r stitch chart q w e r You can flip the chart to the back of the machine when it is not in use Large Extension Table Attaching the table Pull the table away from the machine Spread the legs of large extension table Holding the table with both hands and slide it gently to the right Adjust the table height Turn setscrews of the table legs with a screwdriver optional ...

Page 8: ...ontrol model 21371 or YC 485EC 1 is used with this sewing machine For the U S A and Canada only For appliances with a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Connecting the ...

Page 9: ... into the holes until the table snaps into the machine w Free arm e Guide r Hole Accessory storage Accessories are stored inside the extension table Pull the lid toward you to open the accessory storage t t Accessory storage q Foot control Depress the foot control to start the machine The further down you press on the foot control the faster the machine runs The maximum sewing speed can be varied ...

Page 10: ...stop the machine When any other stitches are selected If you press the reverse button when sewing any other patterns the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop NOTE There will be particular functions of the reverse button when pattern 01 02 32 or 33 in mode 1 is selected Refer to page 25 39 and 40 for instructions e Auto lock button When stitch pattern 00 03 07 08 09 ...

Page 11: ... the mode Á is selected q e w Selecting the Stitch Patterns To select the desired stitch pattern press the mode key q to select the desired mode then press the arrow keys r and t until the pattern number of the desired stitch is indicated To change the first digit y of the stitch pattern number press the arrow keys r under the first digit of the pattern number To change the second digit u of the s...

Page 12: ...and 33 Memory key Press the memory key 1 to memorize the selected pattern for the pattern combination Refer to page 54 Clear key In mode 1 2 A and Á Press the clear key 2 to cancel the input and select the stitch pattern 00 of the selected mode In pattern combination Press the clear key 2 to clear the memorized stitch pattern Press and hold the clear key 2 until the buzzer beeps to clear all memor...

Page 13: ...presser foot Place the selected presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove in the foot holder Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place e Groove r Pin Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching foot holder Removing the foot holder Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver At...

Page 14: ...umber of fabric layers type of stitch q w e r r q w t e Tension is too loose The needle thread shows through on the wrong side of the fabric and the stitch feels bumpy Turn the dial to a higher number to tighten the needle thread tension 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 r q w t e Tension...

Page 15: ...om 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 vary with fabric thread and sewing conditions q Right side top side of fabric w Wrong side bottom side of fabric q w q w q w Tension is too tight The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side of the fabric q Right side top side of fabric w Wro...

Page 16: ...hen lowering the feed dog View from the rear q q w Needle Stop Position Setting You can set the needle stop position to up or down when the machine stops To enter the needle stop position setting mode turn the power off Press and hold the needle up down button q and turn the power switch on Hold then needle up down button until the needle stop position setting screen appears as shown w The default...

Page 17: ...rmanent snags or runs in knits fine silks and silk like fabrics q w Fabric Thread Needle Fine Lawn Georgette Tricot Organza Crepe Silk 80 100 Cotton 80 100 Synthetic 80 100 9 65 11 75 Blue tip needle Medium Sheeting Jersey Broadcloth Fleece Silk 50 Cotton 50 80 Synthetic 50 80 11 75 14 90 Heavy weight Denim Tweed Coating Quilting Silk 30 50 Cotton 40 50 Synthetic 40 50 14 90 16 100 Fabric and Need...

Page 18: ...nd remove the hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate e Bobbin q w e r t y u i Extra spool pin The extra spool pin is for winding bobbins without unthreading the machine Insert the extra spool pin into the hole The extra spool pin should point to the bobbin winder tension disk Draw the thread from the spool and pass the thread around the bobbin winding t...

Page 19: ...ight The bobbin icon appears on the LCD display w Bobbin icon b With the free end of the thread held in your hand start the machine Stop the machine when it has wound a few layers and then cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin n Start the machine When the bobbin is fully wound it will stop spinning automatically Stop the machine and return the bobbin winder to its original position by mov...

Page 20: ...lder e Hook cover plate t y u i o 0 r e w q z x c v b x Hold the bobbin with your fingertip so it does not rotate Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin holder Pull the thread to the left to pass it under the guide r Front notch t Guide c Draw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide path marked 1 Make sure that the thread comes out from the side notch of the bobbin holder y G...

Page 21: ... the check spring holder e w Spool e Check spring holder c Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the take up lever and down into the take up lever eye v Pass the thread through the lower thread guide Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left b Use the needle threader to thread the needle see page 20 w Raise the presser foot Press the needle up down button q to rai...

Page 22: ...n q to raise the needle to its highest position Turn the power switch off Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind q Needle up down button w Knob e Hook x Draw the thread from the left guide to the right guide and under the hook r Left guide t Right guide c Draw the thread to the front along the right side of the right guide v Ra...

Page 23: ...eedle thread lightly with your left hand x Turn the power switch on Press the needle up down button twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread q Needle up down button c Pull both threads 4 to 6 10 to 15 cm under and behind the presser foot z x c q ...

Page 24: ...t the threads w Reverse button e Thread cutter button Use the thread cutter on the face cover to cut thicker threads r Thread cutter BASIC SEWING r Changing Sewing Direction Stop the machine Raise the presser foot Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired Lower the foot and start sewing in a new direction NOTE Lower the needle by pressing needle up down button if...

Page 25: ... the needle stop position is set at up position y Using Seam Guides The seam guides on the needle plate and the hook cover plate help you to measure seam allowance The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position in inches and millimeters q Center needle position The front seam guides are marked at 1 4 3 8 and 5 8 from the center needle position w Front seam gu...

Page 26: ...needle to the left Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle to the right q Stitch width adjusting key q Altering the Stitch Length The stitch length can be altered Press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key to increase the stitch length Press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key to decrease the stitch length q Stitch length adjusting key w Stitch length q w...

Page 27: ...r forward stitches and then stop sewing automatically q Reverse button 4 q w e This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward When you press the reverse button at the end of the seam the machine will sew several locking stitches in place ...

Page 28: ... for seaming fine fabrics Sculpture Stitches q Stitch pattern MODE 1 96 or 97 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Stretch Stitch q Stitch pattern MODE 1 05 or 06 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A 4 q w e You can achieve a lovely hand worked look when topstitching suits blazers jumpers and denim outfits with these stitches 4 q w e ...

Page 29: ...the stitch width Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to decrease the stitch width q Stitch width adjusting key w Stitch width The stitch width of pattern 07 can be changed without changing its center needle position M e e Center needle position The stitch width of pattern 08 can be changed without changing its right needle position R r r Right needle position Altering the stitch lengt...

Page 30: ...on dial 3 to 7 e Presser foot Overedge foot C Multiple Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern MODE 1 09 w Thread tension dial 3 to 7 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim off the seam allowance closer to the stitches This stitch is also ...

Page 31: ... Mark the elastic into quarters Match those to the center front center back and side seams and pin the elastic to the fabric Place the elastic under the foot and stitch into place while stretch the elastic evenly 4 w e q 4 w e q q This stitch is excellent for sewing fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge...

Page 32: ...fabrics y Tailored buttonhole This durable buttonhole is used with thick buttons and heavy fabrics u Keyhole buttonhole tapered reinforced end This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing woven cloth etc i Keyhole buttonhole heavy reinforced end This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing jackets particularly men s wear woven cloth etc o Stretch buttonhole This buttonhole is suitable for stretc...

Page 33: ...is extremely thick make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button holder back a little The length of the buttonhole will be increased w Extra gap x Press the needle up down button to raise the needle Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping the pin into the groove o...

Page 34: ...tonhole will be out of position or there will be a sewing gap u No gap i Starting point o Reference lines 0 Slider 1 Stopper 2 Sewing gap u b Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to the left After sewing a few stitches free the thread and continue sewing NOTE If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever the LCD display will show a warning and the machine will stop ...

Page 35: ...ole is finished do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever simply start the machine again n m 3 4 m Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack to prevent accidentally cutting the stitches Cut the opening with the seam ripper 3 Pin 4 Seam ripper When buttonhole sewing is finished push the buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go y Buttonhole lever y Altering the buttonhole density ...

Page 36: ...holder to the back and place the button in it Push it together tightly on the button Attach the buttonhole foot with the stabilizer plate to the machine Pass the needle thread through the hole of the foot and draw it to the left between the foot and stabilizer plate y Needle thread u Hole of the foot v Insert the fabric between the foot and stabilizer plate Position the fabric and lower the needle...

Page 37: ...nch not provided with the machine q Stretch Buttonhole and Antique Buttonhole q Stitch pattern MODE 1 28 30 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R The machine will sew the front bartack and left row first The machine will sew the back bartack and right row then it stops automatically The stitch width can be varied from 2 5 to 7 0 The stitch density can be varied fr...

Page 38: ...r the foot q Spur w Forks x Start the machine and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads only e Needle thread r Bobbin thread c Pull the loose ends of the filler cord to tighten it Thread the each end of the cord through a hand sewing needle Then draw the both ends to the wrong side of...

Page 39: ...abric x Select pattern 31 Sew the welted buttonhole on both fabrics together Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the patch out through the slit to the other side q Wrong side of patch w Right side of garment fabric e Right side of patch c Pull out the patch until the right side of the patch is showing Use an iron to press both corner ends until they are squared off e Right side of ...

Page 40: ... 16 5 8 away from the hole The corners should be cut rounded off as shown e Right side of patch r Wrong side of garment fabric 0 Place the facing on the wrong side of the garment fabric Mark the 4 corners with pins as shown y Facing u Garment fabric 1 Turn all the layers over and cut the buttonhole opening on the facing in the same way as step x Four marker pins show you the corner points on the f...

Page 41: ... the darning as follows d5 is the default setting value When the right side of the darn is lower than the left side press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key q to set the value to d6 to d9 and make the darn even When the left side of the darn is lower than the right side press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key q to set the value to d1 to d4 and make the darn even q Stitch length ...

Page 42: ... long q 1 5 cm 5 8 Sewing a shorter tack To sew a tack shorter than 1 5 cm 5 8 first stop the machine after sewing the required length then press the reverse button The tack length has been determined Start the machine again and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically w Required length e Reverse button r Tack length Sewing a same size tacking Simply start the machine to sew another t...

Page 43: ...ength adjusting key NOTE The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L5 Eyelet q Stitch pattern MODE 1 34 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F The eyelet is used for belt holes etc Starting to sew Lower the needle at the starting point and lower the presser foot Start the machine The machine will stop automatically when completed q Starting point Open the eyelet with an awl e...

Page 44: ...dd 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper length This is the overall opening size q Right side of the fabric w 1 cm 3 8 e Opening size r Zipper length t End of the zipper opening Zipper Sewing q Stitch pattern MODE 1 00 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A Zipper foot E Attaching the zipper foot Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder q Groove w Pin A To sew the left sid...

Page 45: ... with the pin on the right hand side Lower the foot onto the topside at the end of the zipper opening so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape c Sew through all layers next to the fold Stop the machine 5 cm 2 before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle slightly into the fabric Raise the foot and open the zipper to clear the slider Lower ...

Page 46: ...f the opening 0 7 1 cm 3 8 and turn the fabric 90 degrees 0 0 7 1 cm 3 8 CAUTION Be sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached n Stitch through the garment and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot Stop the machine 5 cm 2 before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle into the fabric ...

Page 47: ...ght fabrics x Place the fabric so that the fold is next to the guide on the foot Lower the presser foot Adjust the needle drop position if necessary c Sew while guiding the folded edge e Folded edge r Guide Adjusting the needle drop position Adjust the needle drop position as follows Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key q to move the needle to the right Press the sign on the stitch wid...

Page 48: ...just the stitch width if necessary w Stitch width adjust to span of holes Stitch several times After you finish sewing cut the thread but leave 10 cm 4 of threads at the end Pull the bobbin thread to draw the top thread to the reverse side of the fabric and knot the threads After the button sewing is completed raise the feed dogs for normal sewing r q w Gathering q Stitch pattern MODE 1 00 w Threa...

Page 49: ...o open Sew the stitch pattern on the right side of the garment centering over the seam line 4 Shelltuck q Stitch pattern MODE 1 16 or 18 w Thread tension dial 6 to 8 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Use a lightweight fabric tricot for example Fold the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on the fold Allow the needle to barely clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge q Needle w Fold If you se...

Page 50: ... adjusting key e to increase the stitch width y e Stitch width adjusting key The stitch width will be varied based on the centered needle drop position r A The stitch pattern 41 has a fixed left needle drop position When you change the stitch width the right needle drop position will change B The stitch patterns 35 37 have a fixed center needle drop position The stitch width changes symmetrically ...

Page 51: ... fabric on the grain Determine the width of the drawn work and remove one strand of yarn or fabric thread at each end z x c x Sew down the left side guiding the fabric so the right hand stitches fall in open space After finishing the left side turn the fabric around 180 Sew down the other side c Remove the yarn or fabric threads between the stitching c Remove all excess yarn located to the right o...

Page 52: ...two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest Fold under each fabric edge 1 5 cm 5 8 and press Pin the two edges to paper or tear backing 0 3 0 4 cm 1 8 apart Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side After sewing is finished tear away the paper q 0 3 0 4 cm 1 8 w Paper 4 q w e q w Select the stitch pattern 89 in MODE 1 for Fr...

Page 53: ...cm 3 8 apart across the area to be smocked Knot the threads along one edge From the other edge pull the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly q 1 cm 3 8 w Knotted thread Set the thread tension to 3 6 and select a smocking stitch pattern Sew the smocking stitch pattern between the rows of straight stitches Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out e Straight stitch Scallop Stitch q...

Page 54: ...ot Satin stitch foot F The stitch patterns 29 30 and 32 44 in mode 2 can also be used 4 q w e For better sewing results interfacing should be used on the wrong side of the fabric when you use stretch or elastic fabrics Press the auto lock button to finish the end of the pattern q Auto lock button A pre programmed stippling stitch is a fast and easy method to quilt small areas Place a batting waddi...

Page 55: ...e the fabric when you sew with decorative stitches Use a tear way backing if necessary Decorative Stitches q Stitch pattern MODE 2 53 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Stitch patterns 45 to 98 in mode 2 can also be used q w e 4 ...

Page 56: ... key indicates the sequence number of the stitch pattern in the combination The programmed pattern combination will be sewn in this sequence q Sequence number c Select pattern 99 mode 2 z b x v Press the memory key b Place the fabric and sew The machine will sew a locking stitch stitch pattern 31 locking stitch and stop c v q NOTE Patterns in the different mode letters and numbers can also be prog...

Page 57: ... Select pattern 37 mode 2 Press the memory key v Select pattern 34 mode 2 Press the memory key b Start sewing Combination of patterns 33 37 and 34 will be sewn repeatedly q z b x c v NOTE If you press the auto lock button in the middle of sewing the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern sew locking stitches and stop automatically q Auto lock button ...

Page 58: ... Start sewing A pattern combination series will be sewn and the machine will trim the threads automatically after locking stitch w Deleting or Inserting a Pattern letter Example To delete the pattern from the pattern combination and insert the pattern z Refer to procedure z to v on page 55 Programming the Pattern Combination to enter the stitch patterns 33 37 and 34 in mode 2 x Press on the stitch...

Page 59: ... To program numbers alphabets or symbols enter the mode A To prgram European accented letters enter the mode Á Use the stitch chart for refering the number of alphabets Example To program Deppé z Press the mode key to enter mode A Enter 13 to select upper case letter D Press the memory key z b x c v x Enter 40 to select lower case letter e Press the memory key c Enter 51 to select lower case lette...

Page 60: ...ditions such as sewing speed fabric type number of layers etc If stretch stitch patterns are deformed correct them by turning the feed balancing dial with the screwdriver If the pattern is compressed turn the dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the dial in the direction of q Feed balancing dial q ...

Page 61: ... hook cover plate by sliding the hook cover plate release button to the right Take out the bobbin Brush out dust and lint You may also use a vacuum cleaner z Remove the setscrews on the needle plate with the screwdriver supplied with the machine Remove the needle plate q Setscrew w Needle plate x Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it e Bobbin holder c Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush r ...

Page 62: ... lever and start the machine again The machine is started after halting due to overload Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart Turn the power switch OFF Remove tangled threads around take up lever hook race E1 E7 The machine does not work properly due to a problem in the control circuit Contact the service center or the store from whom the machine was purchased It is not abnormal that a faint hum...

Page 63: ...synthetics 4 The needle thread is not threaded properly 5 A poor quality needle is used Page 15 Page 15 Use the stretch stitch needle Page 19 Change the needle Seam puckering 1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly 3 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn 4 The stitch length is too long for the fabric 5 A stabilizer is not used when sewing v...

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