Necchi K408A, Instruction Manual

Contents

Machine Introduction 

1

Principal parts of the machine ............................................................................................... 2

Accessories .............................................................................................................................. 3

Standard ................................................................................................................................................. 3

Optional .................................................................................................................................................. 3

Connecting machine to power source ................................................................................... 4

Polarized plug information ..................................................................................................................... 4

Foot control ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Machine Setup 

5

Sewing table ............................................................................................................................. 6

Free arm ................................................................................................................................................. 6

Two-step presser foot lifter .................................................................................................... 7

Winding the bobbin ................................................................................................................. 8

Inserting the bobbin .............................................................................................................. 10

Threading the upper thread .................................................................................................. 11

Using the needle threader (depends on models)  .............................................................. 13

Bringing up the bobbin thread ............................................................................................. 14

Replacing the needle ............................................................................................................. 15

Matching needle/fabric/thread ............................................................................................. 16

Changing the presser foot .................................................................................................... 17

Remove the presser foot ...................................................................................................................... 17

Attach the presser foot ......................................................................................................................... 17

Remove and insert the presser foot holder.......................................................................................... 17

Insert the edge/quilting guide ............................................................................................................... 17

Thread tension ....................................................................................................................... 18

Sewing Basics 

19

How to choose your pattern ................................................................................................. 20

Straight stitch ......................................................................................................................... 21

Changing the needle position .............................................................................................................. 21

Zigzag stitch ...........................................................................................................................22

Adjusting the stitch width ..................................................................................................................... 22

Adjusting the stitch length .................................................................................................................... 22

Starting to sew ....................................................................................................................... 23

Useful skills ............................................................................................................................ 25

Reverse sewing .................................................................................................................................... 25

Sewing curves ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Sewing corners .................................................................................................................................... 26

Sewing stretch fabrics .......................................................................................................................... 26

Sewing thin fabrics ............................................................................................................................... 26

Sewing heavy fabric ............................................................................................................................. 26

Utility Stitches 

27

Stretch stitch ..........................................................................................................................28

Straight stretch stitch ........................................................................................................................... 28

Zigzag stretch stitch ............................................................................................................................. 28

Sewing stretch fabrics and elastic tape ..............................................................................29

Overcasting stitch ..................................................................................................................30

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