Janome G1206, Instruction Book

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS

Name of Parts ...................................................................................................................................... 2

SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW

Extension Table ................................................................................................................................... 4
Free Arm Sewing ................................................................................................................................. 4
Standard Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 4
Accessories Storage Box ..................................................................................................................... 4
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ..................................................................................... 6
Operating Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 6
Controlling Sewing Speed .................................................................................................................... 6
Presser Foot Lifter ................................................................................................................................ 8
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot ............................................................................................. 8
To Attach and Remove the Foot Holder ............................................................................................... 8

Changing Needles .............................................................................................................................. 10
To check the needle ........................................................................................................................... 10
Thread and Needle Chart ................................................................................................................... 10
Setting Spool Pins .............................................................................................................................. 12
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ............................................................................................ 12
Winding the Bobbin ............................................................................................................................ 14
Threading Bobbin Case ..................................................................................................................... 14
Threading the Machine ...................................................................................................................... 16
Needle threader (optional) ................................................................................................................. 16
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ................................................................................................................ 18
Thread Tension Dial ........................................................................................................................... 18
Stitch Selector Dial ............................................................................................................................. 20
Reverse Stitch Button ........................................................................................................................ 20
Dropping the Feed Dog ...................................................................................................................... 20

SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch Sewing ........................................................................................................................ 22
To change the direction ...................................................................................................................... 22
Seam Guide Lines .............................................................................................................................. 24
Turning a Square Corner .................................................................................................................... 24
Zigzag Stitching .................................................................................................................................. 24
Tricot Stitch ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Sewing Buttons .................................................................................................................................. 26
Buttonhole .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Corded Buttonhole ............................................................................................................................. 30
Zipper Application .............................................................................................................................. 30
Blind Hem Stitch ................................................................................................................................. 32
Shell Tuck .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Applique ............................................................................................................................................. 34

SECTION 4. TAKING CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the Hook ........................................................................................... 36
Cleaning the Feed Dog ...................................................................................................................... 36
Sewing Light ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 40

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