Janome HD1800, Instruction Book

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts ..................................................1
Foot Storage Compartment ...............................2
Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box) .........2
Removable Extension Table ..............................3

SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ..4
Foot Control .......................................................4
Additional Clearance .........................................5
Pressure Dial .....................................................5
Dropping the Feed Dogs ...................................5
To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot .....6
To Detach and Attach the Foot Holder ..............6
Reverse Stitch Button........................................7
Seam Guide Line ...............................................7
Changing Needle ...............................................8
  Fabric and Needle Chart .................................8
Winding the Bobbin ......................................9-11
  Horizontal Spool Pin ........................................9
  Additional Spool Pin ........................................9
  Removing the Bobbin ......................................9
  Threading the Bobbin Winder .......................10
  Inserting the Bobbin ......................................11
Threading the Machine ....................................12
Needle Threader .............................................13
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread .............................14
Balanced Thread Tension ...............................15
  Manual Thread Tension Adjustment ..............15
Pattern Selector Dial .......................................16
Zigzag Width Dial ............................................16
Stitch Length Dial ............................................16
Variable Needle Position .................................16

SECTION III BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing .....................................17
Changing the Sewing Directions .....................18
Straight Stitching on Heavy Fabrics ................18

SECTION IV UTILITY STITCHING
Zigzag Stitching ...............................................19
Overcasting .....................................................19
Overedge Stitch...............................................20
Tricot Stitch ......................................................20
Triple Strength Stitch .......................................21
Knit Stitch ........................................................21
Sewing Buttons ...............................................22
Automatic Buttonhole ................................ 23-24
Manual Buttonhole ..........................................25
Corded Buttonhole ..........................................26
Zipper Application ......................................27-29
Blind Stitch Hemming ..................................... 30

SECTION V DECORATIVE STITCHING
Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns .....................31
Stretch Stitch Patterns .....................................31
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance .....................32
Smocking .........................................................32
Quilting ............................................................33
Pin Tucking ......................................................34
Shell Tuck ........................................................35
Fagoting ...........................................................35
Applique ......................................................... 36
Patchwork ....................................................... 36
Twin Needle .....................................................37

SECTION VI CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Race ................................ 38
Trouble Shooting ....................................... 39-40