Janome Skyline S9, Instruction Book

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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: ...th Guide 39 Other Utility Stitches 40 41 Variety of Buttonholes 42 B1 Sensor Square Buttonhole 43 46 Using the Stabilizer Plate 47 B2 Automatic square Buttonhole 48 49 Other Buttonholes 50 B11 Welted Buttonhole Bound Buttonhole 51 52 Corded Buttonhole 53 Speciality Stitches 54 55 B13 Darning 54 B15 B16 Eyelet 55 Decorative Stitches 56 65 Decorative Stitch Groups 56 60 Quilting Q 61 Using the Quilt...

Page 5: ...sign 126 Moving a design 126 Color list key 127 Adjust key 127 Hoop back key 128 Embroidery foot key 129 Starting to Sew Embroidery 130 Editing Mode 131 Selecting a hoop size 131 Opening the embroidery designs 131 Editing tool bar information 132 Selecting a pattern 132 Moving a pattern 132 Zooming in the editing window 133 Duplicating a pattern 133 Deleting a pattern 134 Resizing a pattern 134 Ro...

Page 6: ... button Auto lock button Needle up down button Presser foot lifter button Thread cutter button Feed balancing dial Knee lifter socket Speed control slider Visual touch screen Lower thread guide Needle clamp screw Needle Zigzag foot A Needle plate Hook cover release button Hook cover plate Feed dog Foot holder Setscrew Needle threader Buttonhole lever NOTE To carry the sewing machine hold the carry...

Page 7: ...ing q Flaps w Supporter e Embroidery unit q w Carrying handle Handwheel Dual feed balancing dial Thread cutter switch jack USB port type B USB port type A Drop feed lever Machine socket Foot control jack Power switch Cover Presser foot lifter Dual feed drive Embroidery unit socket Embroidery unit Carriage arm Carriage arm release lever q w e r t y u i o 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y 1 w e Thread cutter switch...

Page 8: ...l feed quilt piecing foot OD twin AcuFeed open toe foot UD twin Dual feed zipper foot ED single Embroidery foot P Couching foot PC 1 Couching foot PC 2 Yarn guide bar Yarn guide Straight stitch needle plate Bobbin x 5 1 set on the machine Needle set Additional spool pin Screwdriver Lint brush Seam ripper buttonhole opener Quilting guide bar Spool holder large X 2 1 set on the machine Spool holder ...

Page 9: ...tic clamps X4 Felt Stabilizers Bobbin thread for embroidery USB cable Power supply cable Instruction book Quick charts Knee lifter Foot control Embroidery unit case Semi hard fabric cover Instructional video DVD Acutools S CD ROM q w e r t y u i o 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 q 3 0 2 5 7 6 8 1 The power supply cable included may differ from the illustration w e r t y u i o 4 ...

Page 10: ...or darning socks or mending knees or elbows e Free arm t y q e w e w q Accessory Storage The accessories can be conveniently stored in the compartment of the extension table and the compartment under the top cover To store the accessories in the compartment of the extension table push up the cover towards you to open the accessory storage q Presser foot w Buttonhole stabilizer plate e Automatic bu...

Page 11: ...the machine plug w of the power supply cable into the machine socket e c Draw out the cord from the foot control and insert the pin connector r into the jack t on the machine v Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u and turn the power switch q on q Power switch w Machine plug e Machine socket r Pin connector t Jack y Power supply plug u Wall outlet NOTE The start stop button does no...

Page 12: ...ter the machine runs NOTE The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed This machine is equipped with an automatic shutdown safety feature to prevent overheating whenever the machine is running overloaded Follow the safety instructions that appear on the visual touch screen Cord storage The cord of the foot control can be convenientl...

Page 13: ...o start or stop the machine The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider The machine runs slowly as long as this button is pressed The button will turn red when the machine is running and green when it has been stopped Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow down the sewing speed and the machine will stop whe...

Page 14: ...available in this mode t Help key Press this key to view the step by step visual guide about the essential parts y Lockout key Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the machine replacing the accessories etc To reduce the risk of injury all the buttons except the lock key and presser foot lifter button are deactivated To unlock the machine press this key again u Page keys Press the p...

Page 15: ...ton to the right and remove the hook cover plate q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder e Bobbin NOTE Use the J plastic bobbins for horizontal hook marked with J r Using other bobbins such as pre wound paper bobbins may cause stitching problems and or damage to the bobbin holder Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread w...

Page 16: ...e bobbin winder spindle to its original position Remove the bobbin Cut the thread with bobbin thread cutter B i i Bobbin thread cutter B NOTE For safety purposes the machine will automatically stop 1 5 minutes after starting bobbin winding Winding the bobbin z Pull the thread from the spool Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot q Draw the thread to the left and fo...

Page 17: ...ked 1 Make sure that the thread comes out from the side notch of the bobbin holder u Guide path 1 i Side notch NOTE If the thread does not come out from the side notch rethread from step z v Continue to draw the thread along the guide path marked 2 and pull the thread to the right through the slit The thread will be cut to a proper length and held in place o Guide path 2 0 Slit Thread cutter b Set...

Page 18: ... thread toward you along the right channel until the thread snaps e Corner of the guide r Right channel c Draw the thread down along the right channel and around the bottom of the thread guide plate Pull the thread up along the left channel r Right channel t Thread guide plate y Left channel v While holding the thread at the spool firmly draw the thread up and to the back of the take up lever Draw...

Page 19: ... used with a 11 to 16 needle Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended Do not use thread size 30 or thicker The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle z Press the needle up down button to raise the needle Press the lockout key to lock the machine q Needle up down button w Lockout key x Draw the thread through the slit e of the needle threader The thread should pass under the hook r e Slit r...

Page 20: ...nd rethread the bobbin holder according to the instructions on page 15 but leave a 10 cm 4 tail of bobbin thread as shown q Bobbin thread NOTE Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter w Thread cutter x Raise the presser foot Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand e Needle thread c Press the needle up down button twice to lower and raise the needle and pick up the bobbin thre...

Page 21: ...thetic 50 80 Red tip needle Purple tip needle Universal needle 11 75 14 90 Heavy weight Denim Tweed Coating Quilting Silk 30 50 Cotton 40 50 Synthetic 40 50 Red tip needle Purple tip needle Universal needle 14 90 16 100 Fabric and Needle Chart For general sewing use red needle Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing fine fabrics In general use the same thread for both needle and bobbin ...

Page 22: ...le up down button w Lockout key x Raise the presser foot lifter e Presser foot lifter e c Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder The presser foot will drop off r Lever v Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place Each foot is marked with an identification letter t Pin y Groove u Iden...

Page 23: ... holder Raise the needle by pressing the needle up down button Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter q Needle up down button w Lockout key e Presser foot lifter t t r y r e q Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder r Setscrew t Foot holder Attaching the foot holder Attach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear Tighten the thumbscrew securely...

Page 24: ...l feed link e Upper feed drive c Lower the presser foot lifter Lower the needle to the lowest position by turning the handwheel v Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver Detaching and attaching the dual feed foot Pull the foot toward you to remove it Insert the pins of the foot into the slits of the foot holder and gently push the foot until it snaps into place q Pin w Slit q w q w e ...

Page 25: ...crew firmly with the screwdriver Attaching the Couching Foot PC 1 or PC 2 Attach the couching foot PC 1 or PC 2 to the presser bar from front refer to page 149 Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver Attaching the Embroidery Foot P Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from behind refer to page 109 Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver w q ...

Page 26: ...ate NOTE When the straight stitch needle plate is attached to the machine the patterns not suitable for the straight stitch needle plate cannot be selected z Press the needle up down button to raise the needle Press the lockout key Press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser foot q Needle up down button w Lockout key e Presser foot lifter button x Slide the extension table to the lef...

Page 27: ...the presser foot up and down You can control how high the foot rises by the amount of knee pressure you exert w e q e w r t Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot You can raise and lower the presser foot with the presser foot lifter button the presser foot lifter or the knee lifter q Presser foot lifter button w Presser foot lifter e Extra lifted position You can raise the presser foot about 7 mm 1...

Page 28: ... drop feed lever toward you to lower the feed dog q Drop feed lever w Feed dog Shift the drop feed lever away from you to raise the feed dog it will return to the up position when you start the machine w NOTE If you start the machine with the feed dog lowered a message will appear on the visual touch screen q ...

Page 29: ... the buttonholes and specialty stitches is referred to as pattern B15 q Utility stitches Buttonholes and speciality stitches You can select utility stitches U buttonholes and speciality stitches B in this category q A Q BR H S D L PL P w Decorative and quilting stitches This category consists of the following 10 groups Applique stitches A Heirloom stitches H Quilting stitches Q Satin stitches S Br...

Page 30: ...fer to page 33 r Startover key If you stop sewing in the middle of a stitch pattern and wish to sew the pattern again from the beginning press this key before you start sewing Press this key once to startover from the beginning of the current pattern or press this key twice to startover from the beginning of the first pattern of the combination refer to page 68 q w e r t Vertical mirror image key ...

Page 31: ... the cursor keys to move the cursor up or down i o 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 Letter size key Press this key to select the full size L or small size S 3 Letter case key Press this key to select upper case or lower case for monograms NOTE Hiragana Kanakana key and lettering orientation key are available when Japanese characters Mincho 9 mm or Marumoji 9 mm are selected 4 Hiragana Katakana key Press this key t...

Page 32: ...g Lower the foot while pushing in the black button The foot is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping After a few stitches the black button is released automatically w Black button Changing Sewing Direction Stop the machine and press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser foot Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired Start sewing in a n...

Page 33: ...ms For fastening the ends of seams press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button q Reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock a matic stitch pattern U2 or locking stitch pattern U3 and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop automatically r Needle Plate Guides The seam guides are...

Page 34: ...g forward When you press the reverse button at the end of the seam the machine will sew several locking stitches in place then stop sewing automatically U4 Straight stitch in left needle position Use this stitch to seam fabrics close to the edge U5 Triple stretch stitch This strong durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durabilit...

Page 35: ...ttach to the machine refer to page 22 Press the dual feed key y and select the desired pattern Dual feed balancing dial The dual feed balancing dial should be set at 0 however you may need to adjust the dual feed balance depending on the type of fabric Check the feed balance by test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric you intend to use A If the lower layer puckers turn the dual feed balancing di...

Page 36: ...s U8 U9 Zigzag stitches Zigzag stitches are used for various sewing needs including overcasting These stitches can be used on most woven fabrics A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique U10 Multiple zigzag stitches These stitches are used for mending tears ...

Page 37: ... synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and sew For better results use the zigzag foot A and sew leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the stitches U15 Double overedge stitch Overedge foot M This stitch is excellent for fabrics that tend to fray e...

Page 38: ...n Press the setting bar again to shrink the manual setting window q Setting bar w Manual setting window e Default key Altering needle drop position straight stitches Press the key to move the needle drop position to the right Press the key to move the needle drop position to the left Altering stitch width Press the key to increase the stitch width Press the key to decrease the stitch width NOTE Th...

Page 39: ...ead tension to suit your preference q Press the key if the tension is too loose w Press the key if the tension is too tight Adjusting Foot Pressure Control The presser foot pressure is automatically optimized for each stitch pattern However you can adjust the foot pressure manually by pressing the key or key to suit your specific sewing needs Foot up for Pivoting If this option is turned on the pr...

Page 40: ... Example To change the preset value of the needle drop position from 4 5 to 5 0 z Turn the Favorite Stitch Adjustment option ON refer to page 101 Select stitch pattern U1 Press the setting bar The manual setting window expands to show more options x The favorite stitch key w appears on the manual setting window Change the needle drop position from 4 5 to 5 0 by pressing key Press the favorite key ...

Page 41: ... 5 8 u Default key Make sure to return the carriage to the stored position by pressing the cloth guide storage key and remove the cloth guide after you finish sewing i Cloth guide storage key Cloth Guide CAUTION Always leave sufficient space to the left of the machine when using the cloth guide Do not use the cloth guide when the buttonhole foot R is attached The extension table cannot be opened w...

Page 42: ...is hard to guide the fabric while pressing the reverse button The machine sews in reverse without pressing the reverse button so that you can guide the fabric with both hands U18 Visible hemming Select pattern U18 Fold and press a single hem Place the fabric with the right side up Sew along the fold at the desired depth Trim the excess on the wrong side ...

Page 43: ...e the stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add stitch interest U21 U23 Shell Tuck Refer to page 79 for sewing instruction U19 U20 Blind Hem Refer to pages 78 79 for sewing instruction ...

Page 44: ...buttonhole The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons B6 Rounded keyhole buttonhole This buttonhole is used for thicker buttons on medium weight fabrics B7 Tailored buttonhole This durable buttonhole is used with thick buttons and heavy fabrics B8 Stretch buttonhole This buttonhole is suitable for stretch fabrics It ca...

Page 45: ...f 1 cm 3 8 to 2 5 cm 1 in diameter When selecting the buttonholes the visual touch screen advise you to lower the buttonhole lever NOTE It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to check your settings The preset width of the buttonhole is suited for ordinary buttons Apply an inte...

Page 46: ...ver NOTE Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front stopper otherwise the buttonhole will be out of position or there will be a sewing gap i No gap o Starting point 0 Sewing gap b Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to the left After sewing a few stitches free the thread and continue sewing o o o 0 0 0 NOTE If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever ...

Page 47: ... the buttonhole is finished the machine will stop automatically with the needle in the up position Press the thread cutter button and remove the fabric Double layer buttonhole To make a sturdy buttonhole sew another layer of buttonhole stitches over the previous stitches After the buttonhole is finished simply start the machine again Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever Do not reselect the pa...

Page 48: ...nsity can be adjusted from 0 20 to 1 00 w Altering buttonhole opening width Press the key to make the buttonhole opening wider Press the key to make the buttonhole opening narrower e Altering buttonhole width Press the key to increase the buttonhole width Press the key to decrease the buttonhole width r Altering buttonhole stitch density Press the key to make the buttonhole stitches less dense Pre...

Page 49: ...he sewing procedure is exactly the same as that for B1 sensor square buttonholes Using the Stabilizer Plate The stabilizer plate holds and supports the fabric so it is helpful when sewing buttonholes over the hem of thick fabrics z Insert the tab of the stabilizer plate q into the slot w of the buttonhole foot q Stabilizer plate w Slot x Place the button on the button holder of the foot Attach the...

Page 50: ...own the buttonhole lever If you wish to sew a buttonhole longer than the size permitted by the automatic buttonhole foot R use satin stitch foot F NOTE The opening width can be adjusted from 0 2 to 2 0 The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 6 to 9 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 20 to 1 00 z Sew the left side up to the required buttonhole length and stop the machine Then press the...

Page 51: ...chine sews the front bartack and right side of the buttonhole Stop the machine when you reach the ending point Then press the reverse button q v Start sewing again and machine sews the back bartack and locking stitches then stops automatically with the needle in the up position When the buttonhole is finished a message will appear To make the next buttonhole position the fabric and start sewing ag...

Page 52: ...om 0 2 to 2 0 The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 5 6 to 9 0 The stitch density can be adjusted from 0 20 to 1 00 B8 B10 Stretch and Antique buttonholes The sewing procedure is the same as B1 square sensor buttonhole refer to pages 43 45 The sewing steps are as shown NOTE The opening width can be adjusted from 0 2 to 2 0 The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 6 to 9 0 The stitch density...

Page 53: ...ether 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 patch r Wrong side of garment fabric v Fold back each side of the patch...

Page 54: ... 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 facing Fold back each flap between the ...

Page 55: ...on the buttonhole foot Hook a filler cord on the spur on the front of the foot Bring the ends of cord toward the back and under the foot Bring up the ends of the cord and insert both ends between the ribs and metal plate q Spur w Metal plate Set the stabilizer plate as necessary and attach the buttonhole foot x Lower the needle into the fabric where the buttonhole will start Lower the foot and but...

Page 56: ...ngth is 2 cm 3 4 and the maximum width is 0 9 cm 3 8 To sew the same size darning When finished sewing a confirmation message will appear Simply start the machine to sew another layer of darning stitches in the same size To sew the next layer of darning stitches in a different size press the X key To sew a shorter darning Sew the first line to the desired length and stop the machine Press the reve...

Page 57: ... lower the needle to the starting point Sew until the machine stops automatically q Starting point Open the eyelet with an awl puncher or pointed scissors To correct the shape of an eyelet If the eyelet is open press the key If the eyelet overlaps press the key NOTE The shape can be adjusted within S1 to S3 default setting is S2 q ...

Page 58: ...ed into 10 groups These patterns are programmable and you can make a pattern combination Applique stitches A 2 pages Stitches in this group are for applique Refer to page 89 Heirloom stitches H 4 pages This group provides heirloom stitches and cross stitches for craft sewing and home décor ...

Page 59: ...ches in this group are for patchwork and quilting Refer to pages 61 91 93 Satin stitches S 2 pages The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same Refer to page 62 ...

Page 60: ...he stitch image on the straight stitch key indicates the stitch count of a programmable unit Patterns BR5 and BR7 will inherit the needle drop position and stitch length of the previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination Refer to page 66 Decorative stitches D 8 pages 75 attractive patterns are available in this group ...

Page 61: ...ges Patterns in this group are ideal for decorating garments and for adding border trims Pictograph stitches P 3 pages Play stitches PL 1 page There are many cute designs fancy motifs and calligraphy available in these groups ...

Page 62: ...60 Created stitches CS In this section you can select original stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer Refer to page 64 for how to transfer created stitch patterns from the PC to the machine ...

Page 63: ...ustrated q Broken line NOTE Use the solid lines when piecing the patchwork pieces with the zigzag foot A Align the edge of the fabric to the 1 4 seam guide line w Solid line e 1 4 seam guide line q q q w w Q1 Q3 Patchwork Piecing Patterns Q1 to Q3 are special stitches for seaming patchwork pieces Patterns Q2 and Q3 are for patchwork piecing with 1 4 and 7 mm seam allowances respectively Use the 1 ...

Page 64: ... to elongate the stitch pattern w key elongation To reduce the elongation ratio press the key e key elongation The pattern can be elongated up to 5 times the original length The elongation ratio is indicated in the box r Elongation ratio You can also alter stitch density and stitch width NOTE The elongation function and the tapering function refer to page 63 cannot be applied at the same time The ...

Page 65: ...itch pattern t The numbers in the tapering shape keys indicate the degree of tapering You can apply the tapering alignment from left center or right The beginning and end of the stitch patterns can be aligned separately In this example select the right aligned 30 taper key y for the beginning of the stitch pattern i Select the center aligned 90 taper key u for the end of the stitch pattern o Press...

Page 66: ...ed with Stitch Composer are saved in this group Insert the USB flash drive containing the original stitch patterns and press the import key or import them from Stitch Composer using a USB cable q Import key Select the USB icon and the folder list will appear Select the desired folder to open and the file list will appear Select the desired file and the original stitch pattern is saved and the patt...

Page 67: ... the needle hole Make sure that the two strands of thread from the spools do not get tangled NOTE Threading from points z to v is the same as for a single needle refer to page 16 The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle Press the twin needle key and select the desired pattern Patterns not suitable for twin needle sewing cannot be selected pattern selection keys are grayed out Button...

Page 68: ...a mirror image press the vertical mirror key or horizontal mirror key Select the desired patterns to create the mirror image Press the vertical or horizontal mirror key again to cancel the mirror image function w Vertical mirror key e Horizontal mirror key To view the entire pattern combination press the cursor key to scroll over the pattern combination or press the edit box to show the entire pat...

Page 69: ...of a combination press the cursor key to select the pattern you wish to delete The stitch image of the selected pattern turns blue Press the delete key to delete the selected pattern e Cursor key r Selected pattern Inserting a Pattern Press the cursor key to select the pattern next to where you wish to insert a pattern Enter the desired pattern to insert it before the selected pattern t Inserted p...

Page 70: ...attern combination over from the beginning When you stop sewing a pattern combination the startover key is activated Current pattern startover If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the current pattern press the startover key once and start the machine The key will change and show a triangle and double bar that means the machine will start over from the current pattern of the combinatio...

Page 71: ...easure the actual length and enter the nearest value by pressing the or key In this case the theoretical value is 51 mm However if the actual length e is 40 mm enter 40 mm by pressing key Press the OK to register it e Actual length The readout is adjusted automatically when calculating the length of other pattern combinations The message Please enter the actual length of the pattern combination yo...

Page 72: ...s symbols and European letters are available on pages 2 5 through 5 5 Monogramming You can program letters and symbol designs for monogramming Press the Monogram key and the font selection window will open You can select one of 8 fonts Select the desired font by pressing the corresponding key q Monogram key w Block font key e Script font key r Broadway font key t Block font 9 mm key y Cyrillic fon...

Page 73: ...thread tension adjustment to all letters together you do not need to select the letters Press the unified thread tension key w Press or to adjust the thread tension The adjusted thread tension is applied to all entered letters When unified thread tension control is applied the unified thread tension key turns to yellow Press the unified thread tension key again to deactivate the unified thread ten...

Page 74: ...ilizer to fine fabrics or stretch fabrics Test sew to check the sewing results Programming a Monogram Simply enter the characters by pressing the corresponding keys to program a monogram Example 1 Quilt in Block font Select Block font Enter Q Press the letter case key q to select lower case q Letter case key Enter u i l and t Example 2 Café in Script font Press the monogram key and select Script f...

Page 75: ...yed on different pages Use page keys r to display the saved files The Ordf folder is for the default location to save a pattern combination You may save the pattern combination into the Ordf folder q w e t u y r NOTE The maximum number of characters that can be entered for naming is 10 NOTE Always back up your data to an external device in case a problem occurs Creating a new folder Select a locat...

Page 76: ...the other pages Opening a Pattern Combination You can open the pattern combination and monogram saved in the machine s internal memory or a USB flash drive Press the open file key and the open file window will open q Open file key Select the desired folder and the file list will appear Select the desired file The screen will return to the ordinary sewing window showing the saved pattern combinatio...

Page 77: ...sewing applications Press the sewing application key and the sewing application menu will open The 12 sewing applications are as follows q Seaming w Overedge e Blind Hem Shell Tuck r Rolled Hem t Zipper Sewing y Gathering w r y q e t i 0 2 u o 1 u Basting i Button Sewing o Tacking 0 Applique 1 Patchwork 2 Quilting ...

Page 78: ...eaming 1 Straight stitches for seaming regular woven fabrics w Stretch Knit Seaming 2 Narrow stretch stitches for seaming stretch or knit fabrics e Curve Seaming 3 Short straight stitches for seaming curved line r Topstitching Seaming 4 Long straight stitch for topstitching with thick threads ...

Page 79: ...abrics For better results use the zigzag foot A and sew leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim the seam allowance close to the stitches refer to page 35 e Woven Overlock stitch similar to a professional overlocker stitch r Heavy Double overedge stitch for preventing raw edges of linens and gabardines from ravelling q e w r ...

Page 80: ...ic flat The seam on the right side of the fabric is almost invisible Adjusting the needle drop position Press the setting bar to expand the manual setting window Press the key u in the upper row to move the needle drop positions to the left Press the key i in the upper row to move the needle drop positions to the right The needle drop position will change while the stitch width 2 8 mm remains cons...

Page 81: ...h shell tuck stitch e Large Regular shell tuck stitch To sew Use a light weight 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 If you sew shell tucks space the rows at least 1 5 cm 5 8 apart q e w Altering shell tuck position Press the key in the row r to move the shell tuck position to the...

Page 82: ... the hem edge with the guide of the foot Turn the handwheel to lower the needle to the starting point Lower the foot and sew several stitches slowly while pulling on the threads to assist feeding the fabric Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the fabric into the curl of the foot c Lower the foot and sew while lifting the edge of the...

Page 83: ...ng step icon and the machine setting will automatically adjust to suit each sewing step Zipper Sewing q Lapped zipper Lapped zipper application with the zipper foot E w Concealed zipper Concealed zipper application with the optional concealed zipper foot Z Fabric preparation Add 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper size This is the overall opening size Mark the end of opening q Zipper size w Opening size e 1 cm...

Page 84: ...of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge of the foot Sew through all layers next to the fold Stop 5 cm 2 before zipper foot E reaches the slider on the zipper tape r 5 cm 2 Raise the foot and open the zipper Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam Close the zipper and spr...

Page 85: ...through the garment and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot Stop about 5 cm 2 from the top of the zipper Lower the needle into the fabric raise the foot and remove the basting stitches w Basting stitches Open the zipper and move the slider to the rear of the foot Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam making sure the fold is even Remove the basting s...

Page 86: ... Place the right zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place y Zipper teeth u Fold i Left seam allowance Prepare a concealed zipper 2 cm 3 4 longer than the opening size Press the sewing step icon and machine settings will automatically adjust to suit each sewing step Basting Baste the opening 0 3 cm 1 8 inside of the seam line t 0 3 cm 1 8 Right of teeth Attach the concealed zipper foot Z R...

Page 87: ...aise the foot and close the zipper Replace the foot with the zipper foot E Turn and fold the bodice to the right Seam along the edge of the left zipper tape and reverse the stitches 2 cm 3 4 before the zipper bottom Raise the zipper teeth on the left and lower the foot so the right groove of the foot catches the zipper teeth Stitch through the zipper tape and fabric up to the end of the opening Re...

Page 88: ...e Make sure not to make gathers in the sleeve top Basting Auto This stitch is used for basting zipper tape or fitting of garments Sew in the same way as that for straight stitch sewing Basting Manual Quilting Attach the darning foot PD H Lower the feed dog NOTE Refer to page 23 for how to attach the darning foot PD H To sew Hold the fabric taut and depress the foot control The machine will make on...

Page 89: ...the button Lower the foot to hold the button in place aligning the direction of the button e Button shank plate Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until the needle bar swings to the right Press the or key so the needle enters into the right hole of the button The maximum stitch width is 7 mm 1 4 Start sewing and continue until the machine stops automatically Remove the fabric from the machi...

Page 90: ...lt carriers where extra strength is needed There are 3 auto tacking sizes and manual tacking available Attach the satin stitch foot F Auto tacking Lower the needle at the starting point and start sewing The machine will sew the tack of the selected size and stop automatically when it is finished q Starting point To sew the same size tack To sew another tack in the same size simply start the machin...

Page 91: ...tically goes up when the machine stops Press the foot up key to turn on this option e Foot up key NOTE Make sure to stop the machine with the needle dropped at the outer edge of the applique Starting over from the corner Press the startover key before sewing in the new direction to sew from the beginning of the pattern r Startover key Two options of startover are available for applique stitches Pr...

Page 92: ...th right sides together Place the patchwork pieces under the foot so that the edge of the fabric matches the guide on the presser foot q Edges of fabric w Guide on the 1 4 seam foot O When you stop the machine a message will appear Press the OK key and the machine memorizes the seam length to sew another piece of the same length Press the X key to sew in a different size After sewing the memorized...

Page 93: ...in up position when completed Straight Stitches with dual feed Straight stitches in this section are suitable for seaming quilt layers using the dual feed foot refer to page 22 for how to attach it Please refer to page 61 if you wish to use zigzag foot A Quilting guide bar for dual feed foot The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel evenly spaced rows of stitching Insert the quilting ...

Page 94: ...o attach the darning foot Select the Straight Stitch 2 or Zigzag Stitch 2 for flatter quilts and use the free quilting foot QC QO or QV One Stitch Off The machine stops automatically after sewing one stitch so that you can bring the bobbin thread up to prevent it from bunching up on the wrong side of the fabric Hold the needle thread and sew one stitch and the machine stops automatically Pull the ...

Page 95: ...h foot for sewing variable zigzag stitches The fabric is fed by the feed dog and the stitch width can be varied with the knee lifter Attach a stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric if needed Sew at slow to medium speed while guiding the fabric with your hands and controlling the stitch width with your knee NOTE When the machine stops you can raise and lower the presser foot with the knee lifte...

Page 96: ...ct the mode to customize w Common Setting Mode In this mode you can customize the machine settings and options for both ordinary sewing and embroidery e Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode In this mode you can customize the machine settings and options for ordinary sewing refer to pages 98 101 for the operation r Embroidery Setting Mode In this mode you can customize the machine settings and options for ...

Page 97: ...rnal memory of the machine or USB flash drive does not function due to damage to the memory bank you need to re enable it by formatting the memory To format the machine s internal memory press the machine icon key and a confirmation message will appear Press the OK key to format To format a USB flash drive press the USB icon and the confirmation window will open Press the OK key to format CAUTION ...

Page 98: ...ver when the machine is in standby status Press the import key to import a screen saver from a USB flash drive You can create an original screen saver with Screen Saver Tool included in the Acutools S CD ROM The imported screen saver data will be deleted if the delete key is pressed or the internal memory is formatted refer to page 95 0 Import key Press the next page key to show the next menu u Up...

Page 99: ...this timer The auto off timer can be set from 1 to 12 hours If you wish to turn off the timer press and hold the key until OFF shows in the timer window To turn on the machine again turn the power switch on NOTE The auto off timer is available in EU countries and some regions which use 200 240 voltage standards 3 Reset All to Defaults Press the Yes key to reset all the parameters to the original v...

Page 100: ...key w Low bobbin thread warning You can adjust the low bobbin thread warning level by pressing the or key To turn off the low bobbin thread warning press the key until OFF shows in the window e Needle stop position The machine always stops with the needle in the down position except when sewing buttonholes specialty stitches monograms etc However you can change the needle stop position to up by pr...

Page 101: ...ons press the ON OFF key to turn ON the save position option Press the next page key to show the next menu t t Cloth Guide Calibration of the default position NOTE The embroidery unit must be attached with the carriage arm retracted when calibrating The default position of the cloth guide is 15 mm 5 8 from the center needle drop position However you can fine tune the default position of the cloth ...

Page 102: ...pressure The foot pressure is automatically optimized but you can adjust the foot pressure manually by pressing the key or key i Variable zigzag sensitivity You can adjust the amount of needle swing against the knee lifter movement for variable zigzag in sewing applications Press the key so the needle swings a small amount when moving the knee lifter Press the key so the needle swings a large amou...

Page 103: ...he threads after sewing locking stitches when this option is turned on 2 Resume Mode Turn on this option when you wish to resume the last pattern sewn before turning the power switch off When the power is turned on again the confirmation message will appear Press the OK key to resume the last pattern NOTE Resume data will be cleared under the following conditions Created stitch is imported with th...

Page 104: ...n The IP address can be changed in the network settings r MAC Address The MAC address of the sewing machine is displayed t Sewing Machine Name The sewing machine name for network identification is displayed The sewing machine name can be changed in the network settings y Network setting button Press this button to open the Network Settings window u OK key Press this key to confirm the Wi Fi connec...

Page 105: ...ith the Wi Fi connection q Wi Fi Protected Setup push button configuration method Press WPS PBC q The WPS Push Button Sys dialog box appears on the screen Press the Wi Fi Protected Setup button on the wireless LAN router The dialog box appears and the wireless LAN router will automatically connect with your machine To use the Wi Fi Protected Setup push button configuration method the wireless rout...

Page 106: ...pen the sewing machine name setting screen Enter the sewing machine name for the network identification Press the OK key to change the name Press X to cancel the settings u i w t y NOTE You do not need to turn off the DHCP option and configure the network settings manually unless you know the appropriate IP address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway for this machine When DHCP option of your machine i...

Page 107: ...tch the machine body with the screwdriver Set the feed balancing dial at the neutral position for normal sewing q Cap w Feed balancing dial e Neutral position Stretch stitch pattern Q18 If the pattern is compressed turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of If the pattern is drawn out turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of Letters and numbers If the pattern is compressed turn the f...

Page 108: ...NOTE Be sure to provide sufficient space around the machine to allow the hoop to move freely Do not place anything inside the area shown on the left e 57 5 cm 22 5 8 q x Place the embroidery unit on the back side of the machine base matching the small dots as shown e Embroidery unit r Small dots c Slide the embroidery unit along the machine to the right and push the embroidery unit firmly until it...

Page 109: ...e or carriage arm by hand Do not hold the carriage or carriage arm while it is moving Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the carriage mechanism z x w q CAUTION Never move the carriage by hand regardless of whether the power is on or off otherwise the machine may be damaged when opening the carriage arm Be sure that the carriage is at the home position when opening the car...

Page 110: ...28 WARNING Be careful not to get your finger caught between the embroidery unit and machine bed with the extension table removed when the carriage returns to home position x Push down the carriage arm release lever to retract the carriage arm q Carriage arm release lever w Carriage arm c Turn the power switch off Push the embroidery unit release button Slide the embroidery unit to the left and rem...

Page 111: ...sser foot with the presser foot lifter q Lockout key w Presser foot lifter t e r x Loosen the thumbscrew with the screwdriver and remove the foot holder e Thumbscrew r Foot holder c Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from behind Tighten the thumbscrew partially by hand t Embroidery foot P v Lower the foot with the presser foot lifter Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdrive...

Page 112: ...broidery CAUTION Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the needle plate z Raise the needle and press the lockout key Press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser foot Slide the extension table to the left to remove it Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle plate will snap off A message will appear warning that the needle pla...

Page 113: ...uilting designs that use the same thread for the bobbin as the needle thread Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery Replace the standard bobbin holder with the special bobbin holder for embroidery when using bobbin threads other than Janome bobbin thread for embroidery NOTE The special bobbin holder is marked with a yellow dot for identification q Yellow dot w r e z Remove the needle plate refer to ...

Page 114: ... 14 cm 5 1 2 square embroidery area w Embroidery hoop RE20a A square embroidery hoop with a 17 cm 6 11 16 by 20 cm 7 7 8 embroidery area q w e r t e Embroidery hoop FA10a A free arm embroidery hoop with a 10 cm by 4 cm 3 9 by 1 6 embroidery area r Blocking plate t Magnetic clamp A magnetic clamp for holding the fabric to the embroidery hoops ...

Page 115: ...r to peel off the excess stabilizer after stitching Ironing temperatures vary depending on the kind of adhesive stabilizer you are using Type Tear away Iron on Cut away Water soluble Heat away Usage Stable woven fabrics Knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics Knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics Cutwork or lace embroidery Right side of looped fabrics such as towels to avoid loops coming through...

Page 116: ...he alignment marks of the outer and inner hoops when stretching the fabric i Alignment marks c Loosen the hoop tightening screw on the outer hoop Place the inner hoop and fabric on the outer hoop t Hoop tightening screw y Outer hoop Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop z Prepare a fabric and attach a stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric The fabric and stabilizer should be larger than the...

Page 117: ...ed a confirmation message will appear Do not press the OK key or X key Instead open the carriage arm x Place the hoop on the machine and attach the hoop to the carriage by inserting the lock pin of the hoop into the hole in the carriage Turn the knob clockwise to secure the hoop w Lock pin e Hole Thread Holder To avoid sewing over a tail of the needle thread place the thread end on the thread hold...

Page 118: ...e previous next page keys to browse the design lists r Previous page key t Next page key Page 1 of 4 Anna Maria Horner Designs Flourish Alphabet Cross Stitch Designs Embroidery Lace Designs Page 2 of 4 Couching Designs Decorative Designs Favorite Designs Combination Designs Page 3 of 4 HANA Style Characters Designs Quilting Designs Sashiko Designs KANJI Designs Page 4 of 4 Calibration Pattern Pres...

Page 119: ...on window will open Select the same hoop as the one attached to the machine Browse the design list with the previous next page keys and select the desired pattern by pressing the pattern icon key The visual touch screen will show the hoop confirmation window Monogramming Press the monogram key and the monogram window for Gothic font will open Press the font selection key to open the font selection...

Page 120: ... changes the letter case from upper case to lower case and vice versa t Delete key Press this key to delete the character above the cursor or the character in front of the cursor y Save file key Pressing this key opens the save file window and allows you to save the text or monogram as a file u Cursor key Press these keys to move the cursor to the left or right i OK key Press this key to confirm y...

Page 121: ...small size q Letter size key Enter the cursor shifts to the right and is automatically memorized Press the letter size key and select medium size Enter B the cursor shifts to the right and B is automatically memorized Press the OK key and a warning message will appear Press the OK key and the carriage moves to the starting position The hoop confirmation window will appear Press the OK key The scre...

Page 122: ...ll appear Press the OK key The screen changes to the ready to sew window NOTE The 3 letter monogram is sewn in the same way as the 2 letter monogram The starting position for the 2 letter and 3 letter monogram is in the center of the hoop 2 Letter monogram Example 2 Letter in an octagon z Press the font selection key q Select 2 letter w z q w x c x Select the octagon ...

Page 123: ... from MART z Press the cursor key to move the cursor under R x Press the delete key q and letter R is deleted Inserting a character Inserting E into MAT z Press the cursor key to move the cursor under A x Enter E The letter E is inserted before A z x z x q ...

Page 124: ... color Ready to Sew Window The ready to sew window shows embroidery function keys and information on the selected pattern Press the down arrow key t or up arrow key y to show the next set of function keys u to 0 Function keys q Color section key w Trace key e Thread color Jog key r Fine position angle adjustment key t Down arrow key y Up arrow key u Color list key i Adjust key o Hoop back key 0 Em...

Page 125: ...d the progress bar returns to 0 t Progress bar Jump key If you want to jump to the desired sewing point directly press the jump key y and the numeric keypad window u will open Enter the desired stitch count number and press the OK key The hoop moves to the sewing point you entered y Jump key u Numeric keypad window Cross mark The cross mark o in the preview window i indicates the current sewing po...

Page 126: ...esser foot is raised with the presser foot lifter when tracing and basting The following 4 options are available q 1 Trace without stitching Press the key w to open the trace without stitching window Press the trace key to start tracing or press one of the keys to move the hoop to a corner 2 Trace and baste single Press the key e to open the trace and baste single window Press the start stop butto...

Page 127: ...g area is displayed in the center of the window y t u o Press the key o and the carriage moves to the right lower corner of the basting area Press jog keys i to move the carriage to the desired position Press the trace key 0 to trace the set area without basting To trace and baste press the start stop button To return to the trace and baste area to their default settings press the default key 1 To...

Page 128: ...position or angle of the embroidery design without removing the embroidery hoop from the machine Press the fine position angle adjustment key q The original embroidery design position is previewed as a rectangle w q Rotating a design You can make fine adjustments to the angle of the embroidery design Press the key e to rotate the design 0 5 degrees clockwise Press the key r to rotate the design 0 ...

Page 129: ...r cutting command is activated refer to page 154 Press the or key to adjust the tail length of jump thread o Embroidery foot height Press one of the fabric icon keys 0 or 1 to select the recommended height or press the or key to fine tune the foot height 0 Plain fabric key 1 Quilting key To return the manual settings to their default settings press the default key 2 Press the OK key to apply the s...

Page 130: ...l open Press the key w and the confirmation window open Press the OK to move the carriage back to the home position and return to the Ready to Sew screen Press one of the keys to move the carriage to a standby position Press the X key to close the hoop back option window w Hoop back key w Press the hoop back key e or the start stop button The caution message appears Press the OK key and the hoop w...

Page 131: ...y w e or r The presser foot height and the sewing speed will be automatically adjusted to suit the selected presser foot q Embroidery foot key w Embroidery foot P e Couching foot PC 1 r Couching foot PC 2 NOTE Select and attach couching feet PC 1 or PC 2 only when selecting Couching Designs refer to page 149 w e r ...

Page 132: ...ewing if necessary Press the start stop button to stop the machine Press the jog keys to move the hoop at the desired position Press the start stop button again to continue sewing NOTE The needle drop position will resume the original position after all the color sections are finished Sewing results The embroidery pattern is sewn against the centerlines on the fabric as shown r Centerlines on the ...

Page 133: ...ey q and the editing window for the hoop RE20a will open q Editing mode key Opening the embroidery designs You can open the built in designs monogram and designs from the USB flash drive in the editing window To open design patterns press the home key q Press the built in design key w Select the desired pattern from the design chart refer to pages 168 177 q Home key w Built in design key Selecting...

Page 134: ... Next set key e Previous set key r Scroll key t Zoom key y Hoop selection key u Duplicate key i Delete key o Resize key 0 Rotate key 1 Horizontal mirror image key 2 Vertical mirror image key 3 Arc key 4 Sewing order key 5 Center position key 6 Corner layout key 7 Custom color key 8 Group key 9 Color group key 0 Single color sewing key 1 Save file key refer to page 157 q e r t y u i o 0 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 135: ... the editing window Press the zoom key to open the zoom in out window Select the view size from normal large or largest by pressing one of the view size keys q Zoom key w Normal view size key e Large view size key r Largest view size key The scroll function is activated automatically when zoomed in To scroll the magnified window drag the window in the desired direction Press the scroll key to canc...

Page 136: ...e pattern size Press the key e to reduce the pattern size The size will change 1 each time you press the or key To change the size quickly press and hold the or key The scale of a resized pattern is displayed in percentage r Press the OK key to confirm the new size z x Deleting a pattern z Press on the pattern to delete x Press the delete key q to delete the selected pattern q Delete key q e w r z...

Page 137: ...otate the selected pattern 45 degrees clockwise Press the key y to rotate the selected pattern 45 degrees counterclockwise The angle of a rotated pattern is displayed in the window u Press the OK key to confirm z x e t u w q r y Flipping a pattern z Press the vertical or horizontal mirror image key q Horizontal mirror image key w Vertical mirror image key x Press the key q to create the horizontal...

Page 138: ...d in the editing window Press the arc key and the arc layout window will open q Arc key c Press the upper arc key w to make an upper arc Press the lower arc key e to make a lower arc Press the enlarge key r to make an arc longer Press the shorten key t to make an arc shorter Press the OK key to confirm w Upper arc key e Lower arc key r Enlarge key t Shorten key z x c q w e r t ...

Page 139: ...sition z Press on the pattern to move x Press the center position key q to move the selected pattern to the center position q Center position key q z x z x Corner layout z Select pattern Favorite Designs FA10a 3 Move the design up and to the right x Press the corner layout key The pattern will automatically be copied and placed symmetrically into 4 corners q Corner layout key q NOTE When using the...

Page 140: ... Next page key u Previous page key You can assign a name to the customized color for the color section by pressing the name key The assigned name will be displayed instead of the name and code of the thread color in the embroidery window i Name key x If you wish to change the color of the design pattern press the design color key Press the scroll keys until the desired section is displayed in the ...

Page 141: ...all key c If you wish to group the selected patterns only select the desired patterns by pressing on the pattern images Press the selected pattern again to deselect the pattern To deselect all the patterns press the deselect key r Press the OK key to group the selected patterns r Deselect key v The grouped patterns can be moved and duplicated as a unit When grouping the selected patterns only the ...

Page 142: ...ombining duplicated patterns you can reduce the number of color sections with color grouping z For example the combined design pattern has 12 color sections x Press the color group key q and the color grouping window will open Press the OK key to unite all color sections of the same color and the ready to sew window opens q Color group key z x c q ...

Page 143: ...e single color sewing key q The machine will not stop until the entire design is sewn z Press the single color sewing key q x Press the OK key z x c c The design s will be displayed in gray Press the start stop button to start single color sewing The design will be sewn without stopping for color change q ...

Page 144: ...ter soluble stabilizer surrounding the design pattern with scissors Remove the water stabilizer by soaking the butterfly wing design into a bowl of warm water x Attach the background fabric to the carriage Select Designs for fabric Press the page key Select the design FA10a 1 and sew the first and second sections color w q c The second section is the placement guide for placing butterfly wings q B...

Page 145: ...e The placement guides and their sewn orders are indicated below Place the desired lace piece on the placement guide and hold it with tape Sew over the lace piece with the next section to hold the piece FA10a 1 2nd section FA10a 2 4th section FA10a 3 2nd section FA10a 4 2nd section FA10a 5 3rd section FA10a 6 1st section FA10a 7 1st section SQ14a 1 2nd section SQ14a 2 2nd section SQ14a 3 3rd secti...

Page 146: ...to the carriage Select the RE20a 1 design Designs for water soluble stabilizer c Sew until the 11th section color The 11th section is the placement guide for placing flower designs Place one of the flower design pieces which was created in procedure z above so that the flower design is aligned with the placement guide x z c v v Use tape to hold the design for your convenience Sew the 12th section ...

Page 147: ...es on the water soluble stabilizer with tailor s chalk The water soluble stabilizer and vertical line should be long enough to connect following patterns x Set the water soluble stabilizer in the hoop RE20a and attach the hoop to the carriage Select the design RE20a 1 Designs for water soluble stabilizer c Press the start stop button and sew Remove the hoop from the carriage and the stabilizer fro...

Page 148: ...ewn pattern and template sheet To print out the template sheet refer to on screen help of EmbroideryEditor in Acutools S q Cross mark b Mark the points of the horizontal centerline for the second pattern Draw the horizontal centerline w Points e Horizontal centerline q e w v b ...

Page 149: ...n for the first pattern Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys or Fine position angle adjustment key if necessary refer to page 126 Press the start stop button to sew the rest of patterns m Remove the stabilizer from the hoop Trim away the water soluble stabilizer surrounding the design pattern with scissors Remove the water soluble stabilizer by soaking the design in a bowl of warm water to c...

Page 150: ...ree arm embroidery Draw centerlines on the fabric with tailor s chalk Open the editing window and select the hoop FA10a Select small designs which can be opened Press the OK key to open the ready to sew window Remove the extension table Set the garment in the hoop FA10a as shown Position the garment so that the centerlines match those on the template in the hoop Place the garment over the free arm...

Page 151: ...the couching foot PC 1 for the weight 3 yarn light Select the couching foot PC 2 for the weight 4 yarn medium The presser foot height and sewing speed will be automatically adjusted to suit the selected couching design sewing If the yarn layers become too thick press the adjust key q and adjust the presser foot manually refer to page 127 CAUTION Press the lockout key to lock the machine when attac...

Page 152: ... Yarn guide bar o Hole for the additional spool pin o i Pass the yarn through the yarn guide bar Thread the yarn by passing it through the slit on the mouth Thread the yarn through the left mouth for the couching foot PC 1 0 Thread the yarn through the right mouth for the couching foot PC 2 1 0 Mouth for couching foot PC 1 1 Mouth for couching foot PC 2 Unwind the ball of yarn 2 and splay out the ...

Page 153: ...starting point Press the start stop button to start sewing again 3 Loose yarn 4 Loose thread The machine will stop and trim the threads if the auto thread cutting is activated automatically when the first color section is finished Change the thread to the next color and yarn Sew the next section NOTE Remove the couching foot when finished couching design The needle may strike the couching foot whe...

Page 154: ...ge key to go to the next menu r Maximum embroidery speed The maximum embroidery sewing speed can be set from 400 to 800 spm in 100 spm intervals by pressing the or key Sewing speed can be varied with the speed control slider even while running the machine NOTE Reduce the sewing speed when sewing patterns with narrow zigzag stitches that tend to warp at high speeds t One stitch stop on off When thi...

Page 155: ... opening the embroidery setting window Extend the carriage arm and press the YES key i 1 YES key u i i 1 i 2 The carriage moves to the center position Press the hoop selection key to open the hoop selection window i 2 Hoop selection key Select the hoop and attach it to the carriage Set the template in the hoop Adjust the hoop position by pressing the jog keys so that the needle is right above the ...

Page 156: ...xt color 1 Cutting command When this option is turned on the machine trim the threads at the trim code if the imported stitch data file contains a trim command cutting command 2 o 0 1 3 2 Easy setting When this setting is turned on the machine will trim the threads if the jump thread is 3 mm or longer or when the machine stops to change the thread to the next color Press the OK key to confirm the ...

Page 157: ...ump to avoid threads from raveling Press the next page key to go to the next menu NOTE You do not need to change Locking stitch function settings when using built in embroidery designs 4 5 6 6 1 6 Thread selection There are 9 types of embroidery thread to choose from Press the key of the thread you wish to use The color code of the selected brand is shown on the color part key along with the name ...

Page 158: ...izing the settings press the OK key to enable the new settings To exit the setting mode without changing the settings press X key 7 Grid line on off Turn this option on to show grid in the editing window The grid size can be altered from 10 to 30 mm with the or key when this option is on Turn this option off to hide the grid 7 8 NOTE When the auto off timer is turned on the resume mode will be aut...

Page 159: ... a particular name to the file press the rename key w Rename key The keyboard window opens Enter a new name and press the OK key The file is saved under the new name When you attempt to save a file with a name that already exists the confirmation message will appear Press the OK key to overwrite the existing file or press the X key if you do not want to overwrite it w q Creating a new folder Press...

Page 160: ...played at once and file attributes are not shown on the icons To open the file press the file icon The file attributes can be shown on the file icon To show the file attribute press the large icon key or file list key w Small icon key e Large icon key r File list key There are 8 file attributes as follows JEF Janome embroidery format JEF editable Janome embroidery format JPX editable Janome embroi...

Page 161: ... created with Stitch Composer and original embroidery design data from a PC to your sewing machine Refer to on screen help of EmbroideryEditor for more details CAUTION Do not turn the power off or disconnect the USB cable while the data transfer is in progress as this will cause loss of data and can damage the machine s memory Changing a name of the file or folder Press the rename key and select t...

Page 162: ...holder with a lint brush Apply a few drops of the bobbin holder cleaner included in the standard accessories to a soft cloth and wipe the bobbin holder both inside and outside w Lint brush e Bobbin holder cleaner r Soft cloth Clean the feed dog and auto thread cutter device with the lint brush t Feed dog y Auto thread cutter device Clean the inside and lip of the hook race with a soft cloth Insert...

Page 163: ...reen Replace the twin needle with a single needle and press the OK key The machine is started without lowering the feed dog with button sewing selected Lower the feed dog The machine is started with the feed dog lowered Raise the feed dog unless you want to sew with the feed dog lowered The needle plate is removed Attach the needle plate Check if the needle plated is attached properly The machine ...

Page 164: ...unt 3 The needle and or threads are not suitable for the fabric being sewn 4 A blue needle is not being used for sewing stretch very fine or synthetics 5 The needle thread is not threaded properly 6 The needle is defective rusted burr on needle eye or tip 7 The embroidery hoop is not set properly 8 The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop 9 A purple needle is not being use...

Page 165: ...ot set properly 3 Interfacing is not being used with stretch fabric 4 Buttonhole lever is not lowered See page 46 See page 105 Use an interfacing See page 44 Pattern selection keys do not work 1 The key position is out of alignment See page 95 The machine cannot connect to the wireless LAN access point 1 The wireless router device does not comply with IEEE802 11b g n wireless standard 2 The wirele...

Page 166: ...e B Applique A Heirloom H Quilt Q Satin S Stitch patterns in blue can be used with the straight stitch needle plate Stitch patterns in purple can be tapered Stitch patterns shaded in light grey can be flipped vertically Horizontal mirror image Bridge BR ...

Page 167: ...165 STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing Decorative D Long L Pictograph P Play PL Stitch patterns in purple can be tapered Stitch patterns shaded in light grey can be flipped vertically Horizontal mirror image ...

Page 168: ...166 STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing Block Script Broadway Block 9 mm ...

Page 169: ...167 STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing Cyrillic Mincho 9mm Symbol Marumoji 9mm ...

Page 170: ...168 RE20a FA10a SQ14a SQ14a DESIGN CHART Embroidery Anna Maria Horner Designs Pattern images are not to scale Flourish Alphabet ...

Page 171: ... FA10a SQ14a FA10a SQ14a RE20a FA10a SQ14a RE20a DESIGN CHART Embroidery Embroidery Lace Designs Designs for water soluble stabilizer Pattern images are not to scale Designs for fabric Cross Stitch Designs ...

Page 172: ...170 SQ14a FA10a RE20a SQ14a RE20a Couching Designs DESIGN CHART Embroidery Pattern images are not to scale Decorative Designs ...

Page 173: ...171 FA10a RE20a SQ14a SQ14a RE20a DESIGN CHART Embroidery Pattern images are not to scale Favorite Designs Combination Designs ...

Page 174: ...172 SQ14a RE20a SQ14a RE20a SQ14a DESIGN CHART Embroidery Pattern images are not to scale HANA Style Characters Designs Quilting Designs Sashiko Designs ...

Page 175: ...173 SQ14a RE20a SQ14a DESIGN CHART Embroidery Pattern images are not to scale KANJI Designs Calibration Pattern ...

Page 176: ...174 DESIGN CHART Embroidery Gothic Script Cheltenham Bauhaus Galant Typist ...

Page 177: ...175 DESIGN CHART Embroidery Brush First Grade Hollowblock Jupiter Micro Gothic ...

Page 178: ...176 DESIGN CHART Embroidery Cyrillic 1 Cyrillic 2 Cyrillic 3 Mincho Marumoji ...

Page 179: ...177 DESIGN CHART Embroidery 2 letters 3 letters Border Normal Sew ...

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