Baby Lock Serenade BLSN, Instruction And Reference Manual

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Page 2: ...ing properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the appliance to the nearest authorized retailer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the s...

Page 3: ...er for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 1 When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the machine Benzene thinner and scouring powder can damage the machine and should never be used 3 Do not drop or hit the ...

Page 4: ...read cutter button 10 Reverse button 11 Auto lock button 11 Needle position button 12 LCD screen touch panel 13 Page key 13 Back key 14 Memory key 14 14 Bobbin winding key 14 Stitch selection key 15 Number key 15 Settings key 16 Favorite stitch key 16 Clear key 16 Connecting the machine 17 Initial needle position 23 Beeping sound 23 LCD screen brightness control 23 Software version display 24 Sele...

Page 5: ...oot 38 Removing the presser foot 38 Type of presser foot chart 39 Two step presser foot lifter 40 To engage the PDQ 41 To disengage the PDQ 42 Fabric positioning 42 Stitch width adjustment 47 Stitch length adjustment 48 Locking the Screen 50 Reverse 51 Free arm sewing 51 Installing the extension table 52 To raise or lower the feed dogs 53 Attaching the knee lifter 53 Knee lifter to raise lower pre...

Page 6: ...ep buttonhole 63 66 Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics 67 To adjust the evenness of darning stitch 73 Patchwork stitching 75 Hand look quilting stitch 75 Decorative patchwork stitching 76 Free motion darning embroidery monogramming 77 78 Single cording 80 Triple cording 80 Scallop hem 85 Scallop edging 85 Combining patterns or letters 91 92 Adding patterns or letters 92 Editing patterns 93 Cle...

Page 7: ... open toe quilting foot RX 15 Blind hem foot RM 16 Edge quilting guide 17 Brush Seam ripper 18 Spool cap Large 2X 19 Spool cap Small 2X 20 Bobbin 3X 21 Cone holder 2X 22 Net 23 Screwdriver L S 24 Needle set 25 Instruction and Reference Guide 26 Quick Reference Guide 27 Knee lifter 28 Soft cover 29 Foot control 30 Power cord 31 Touch panel stylus 32 Extension table Button sewing foot 16 13 14 R X 1...

Page 8: ...stable guide foot BLQ2 AGF 2 Braiding foot BLQ2 BF 3 Chenille foot BLQ2 CHF 4 Decorative stitch foot BLQ2 DSF 5 Decorative tape foot BLQ2 DTF 6 Edge joining foot BLQ2 EJF 7 1 4 foot with guide BLQ2 QGF 8 Stitch in the ditch foot BLQ2 SDF 9 Edge guide foot 5 8 BLQ2 EGF All specifications are correct at the time of printing Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice ...

Page 9: ...nder Handle Presser foot lever Face plate Presser foot pressure dial Drop feed lever Thread cutter Operation buttons Stitch pattern plate Buttonhole lever Needle threader Needle plate Sewing table and accessory box Bobbin thread guide Handwheel Main power switch Foot control connector Power supply connector LCD screen touch panel Precision dual feed quilting PDQ 8 Operation panel ...

Page 10: ...he sewing machine turned off insert the foot control plug and the power supply cord into their appointed connectors on the sewing machine Turn on the sewing machine and then slowly depress the foot control to start sewing Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine By tapping the foot control one time will allow the needle to go up or down Note The setting of the sewing speed controller wi...

Page 11: ...d time The machine will stitch slowly at the beginning of the sewing The sewing speed can be controlled by the sewing speed controller START STOP button Needle position button Auto lock button Reverse button START STOP button Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed To increase the speed slide the lever to the right to decrease the sewing speed slide the lever to the left Press t...

Page 12: ...When the Group A Patterns 00 04 41 and Group B Patterns 01 02 are selected the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto lock button is pressed then will automatically stop The LCD screen will display the figure until the locking stitches stop Auto lock button 11 Reverse button OPERATION BUTTONS To stop machine at the end of the current pattern or to sew a single pattern except...

Page 13: ...e needle will stop in the highest position When you press the button so that the arrow points downward the machine will stop with the needle in the lowest position Pressing the needle position button once will raise or lower the needle Pressing the needle position button twice will sew one stitch 12 OPERATION BUTTONS ...

Page 14: ...es are displayed Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to perform operations For detailed instructions refer to Understanding the LCD screen on page 19 13 OPERATION PANEL Page key Page key Back key Memory key Machine operation key Settings key Bobbin winding key Clear key Number key Favorite stitch key Stitch selection key LCD screen touch panel ...

Page 15: ...f bobbin winding threading the upper thread replacing the needle changing the presser foot inserting the bobbin and buttonhole stitching detailed instructions Instruction animation message display on page 98 For refer to Machine operation key Press memory key to enter the memory mode Select up to 8 memories for storing combinations of characters and decorative stitches Up to 20 patterns can be com...

Page 16: ... the stitch selection key and the LCD screen enters the pattern group screen automatically Press one of the folders on the LCD to select a pattern mode and to enter the pattern list Use the page key to scroll through the pattern list or enter the pattern number to select the stitch Press the pattern list key to return to the pattern list in order to select the other stitches in the same mode Group...

Page 17: ...chine Settings detailed instructions on page 23 Clear key Settings key Favorite stitch key When combining characters or decorative patterns press the clear key to clear one character or pattern For detailed instructions refer to Memory Function on page 91 Press the clear key to enter the clear function and the icon will display in reverse in the Favorite stitch screen Select the tabs to clear stit...

Page 18: ...ower cord to the machine by inserting the plug into the power supply connector 2 Connect the power cord plug to the electrical outlet 3 Insert foot control plug into the foot control connector on machine 001 The appliance must be used with foot control C 9 17 Polarized plug information This appliance has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other to reduce the risk of electrical shock this pl...

Page 19: ...ine to another location be sure to turn it off 1 Make sure the machine is not sewing 2 Press the left side of the main power switch on the right of the machine the power switch is OFF O The lamp goes off when the machine is turn off 3 Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Note If a power outage occurs while the machine is being operated turn off the machine and unplug the power s...

Page 20: ...tment key Stitch width adjustment key Tension adjustment key Pattern list key Needle position adjustment key Sound on off key Bobbin winding Tension Back key Stitch length Stitch width Adjustment key The screen the keys below the screen and operations performed by directly touching the icons on the LCD screen can be changed by using can be changed Icons showing two layers indicate that the operati...

Page 21: ...bet Needle up position Pattern Single needle key Screen lock key Tension adjustment key Pattern list key Bobbin winding Stitch width adjustment key Suggested presser foot and identification letter Total pages Number of current page Pattern list key Group mode Pattern Total pages Number of current page ...

Page 22: ...length adjustment key Tension adjustment key Pattern list key Elongation key Bobbin winding Total number of patterns Number of current pattern UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN Note For patterns saved in Memory mode please refer to the Stitch Reference Chart for the recommended presser foot to be used Pattern list key Group mode Total pages Number of current page Pattern Memory group ...

Page 23: ...e needle Buttonhole stitching Installing the bobbin Machine settings Favorite stitch Beep sound LCD brightness Software version Pattern list key Clear mode Group mode Pattern Total pages Number of current page Favorite mode Designated pattern number Initial needle position UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN ...

Page 24: ...p A pattern 01 that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on Press to set center needle position Group A pattern 00 Press to set right needle position Group A pattern 01 Initial needle position You can mute the beeping sound in normal operation Press to set sound off Press to set sound on Beeping sound If no indication is shown on the screen after switching on the power press the ic...

Page 25: ...ersion display Press the favorite stitch key to enter the favorite stitches screen Press the stitch selection key to select stitches or letters e g Group A pattern 26 Selecting stitches or letters Note The icon will show on the screen when pattern list mode entering the Press the favorite stitch key to set your favorite stitches and alphabets that you use most There are twenty patterns that can be...

Page 26: ...o the favorite stitch screen Press to exit favorite stitch screen without anything being saved 25 FAVORITE STITCH Clearing stitches or letters Press the clear key to enter the clear function and the icon will display in reverse on the favorite stitch screen Select the tabs to clear stitches and all remaining stitches will move forward to fill the space Press the clear key again to exit the clear f...

Page 27: ...ead and spool cap onto the spool pin For smaller spools of thread use the small spool cap Spool cap should be close in size to the thread spool however should not be any smaller If the spool cap is smaller than thread spool thread may get caught in the slit on end of spool and cause damage 2 1 1 Bring the hinged thread guide up and forward into the upright position 1 2 4 5 3 11 7 6 8 Attention The...

Page 28: ...kwise around the bobbin winder tension disc as illustrated Make sure the thread is under the disc securely 6 Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in the bobbin as illustrated Align the groove a in the bobbin with the spring b on the bobbin winder shaft and then place the empty bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft 7 While holding the thread tail securely in one hand push the bobbin wind...

Page 29: ...le of the bobbin Continue winding the bobbin until it is full The bobbin stops spinning automatically when it is full and the bobbin winder switch returns to its orginal position Note When the bobbin winder key is pressed without pushing the bobbin winder switch to the left the following screen is displayed for a few seconds 9 When the bobbin winder switch is pushed to the left and bobbin winder k...

Page 30: ... Open the hinged cover 2 It is important to be sure that the bobbin is turning in a clockwise direction arrow 3 Hold the bobbin case with one hand Insert the bobbin so that the bobbin turns in a clockwise direction 4 Pull the thread through the slot to the left and then right until it enters the delivery eyelet under the tension spring INSERTING THE BOBBIN 29 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 31: ...30 6 Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch Insert the bobbin case fully into the shuttle race and release the latch 7 Close the hinged cover 5 Pull the bobbin thread through the metal hook using a clockwise motion 7 6 5 ...

Page 32: ...needle to its highest point and raise the presser foot to release the tension discs 1 Slide the spool of thread onto the spool pin so the thread unwinds clockwise from the thread spool Then position the spool cap on the spool pin to secure the spool of thread 2 Place thread in the thread guide above the spool of thread Threading the upper thread 6 7 8 9 10 2 1 3 4 5 1 2 ...

Page 33: ...d 5 Pull the thread downward from the pre tension thread guide 7 Bring the thread up through the left slot and then into the slotted eye of the take up lever from right to left Continue by bringing the thread back down through the left slot UPPER THREADING 6 Draw the thread down through the right slot pulling into the tension discs Bring it down around the U turn from right to left then pull the t...

Page 34: ...hread the needle See next page for needle threader instructions 10 Place the thread under the foot and pull out approximately 15 cm 6 inches of thread to the back of the machine 33 8 Pass the thread behind the flat horizontal thread guide and then through the thread guide above the needle UPPER THREADING 8 10 9 ...

Page 35: ...original position The hook will turn and pull the thread through the needle eye forming a loop Pull the loop of thread through the needle eye Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot 1 Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right Attention Turn power switch to the OFF position O Using the needle ...

Page 36: ...al threads which wind quickly off the thread spool attach a net to the spool before using Cut the net to match the size of the spool NET Thread spool Spool pin Spool cap Using the thread net 35 UPPER THREADING 3 1 2 ...

Page 37: ...lockwise lowering then raising the needle 2 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole The bobbin thread will come up in a loop 3 Pull both threads to the back under the presser foot 36 Raising up the lower thread 1 UPPER THREADING 3 2 ...

Page 38: ...eedle can cause skipped stitches damage fabric or break while sewing To check the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface Discard any damaged or bent needles Before changing the needle press the needle position button to raise the needle to its highest position A Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the damaged needle B With the flat side of the needle facing the back insert...

Page 39: ... place and attach as illustrated Attaching the presser foot holder Lower the presser foot holder b until the notch c is directly above the pin d Lower the presser foot holder b and the presser foot e will engage automatically Attaching the presser foot Removing the presser foot Raise the presser foot Press down on the front of the presser foot by hand The foot will disengage a b d c e ...

Page 40: ...n stitch sewing Decorative stitching Quilting Free motion darning Free motion embroidery Monogramming Gathering Button sewing Quilt and patchwork sewing Satin stitch foot RC All purpose foot with PDQ Zipper foot with PDQ Overcasting foot with PDQ Blind hem foot with PDQ Hemmer foot with PDQ RB RG Quilting foot with PDQ Open toe foot with PDQ RX CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT RM R A RE Cording Cording f...

Page 41: ...lifter 1 The presser foot lever raises and lowers the presser foot 2 When sewing several layers or thick fabrics the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work 40 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 2 1 ...

Page 42: ...rs It is also helpful when sewing lightweight or difficult to handle fabrics such as silk or rayon as the PDQ system prevents puckering Raise the presser foot To engage the PDQ system Lower the PDQ mechanism slowly Swing the PDQ mechanism forward under the back of the presser foot until it is engaged and stays in the lowered position Attention PDQ mechanism Only use presser feet with the back open...

Page 43: ... fabric flat on top of needle plate and position the fabric under presser foot While holding the thread tails with left hand turn handwheel counterclockwise with right hand to insert the needle into the fabric Lower the presser foot and make 3 4 stitches Place hands on each side of the presser foot and gently guide the fabric while sewing PRECISION DUAL FEED SYSTEM PDQ ...

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Page 46: ...lens Medium weight fabrics cotton duck woolen heavier knits terrycloth denims Heavyweight fabrics canvas woolens quilted fabrics denims upholstery material light to medium 14 90 NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD 9 11 70 75 Lightweight fabrics thin cottons voile serge silk muslin interlocks cotton knits tricot jerseys crepes woven polyester shirt blouse fabrics Light duty thread in cotton nylon polyester ...

Page 47: ...ey the normal screen appears again THREAD TENSION 46 1 Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing 4 Thread tension for zigzag and decorative sewing should be slightly looser on the upper thread stitching for the fabric to lay flat and to avoid puckering of fabric 2 Upper thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing Press the key to higher number to tighten the upper tension 3 Upper...

Page 48: ...nt key For a wider stitch press adjustment key The stitch width can be adjusted between 0 0 9 0 Press back key the normal screen appears again nter the the the Note For detailed instructions refer to the Stitch reference chart Certain stitches have a limited stitch width on page 103 Stitch width adjustment ...

Page 49: ...n be adjusted between 0 0 5 0 Press back key the normal screen appears again the the Certain stitches have a limited stitch length range For on page 103 Note detailed instructions refer to Stitch reference chart Note means the setting can not be adjusted Press to e stitch length adjustment screen nter the Stitch length adjustment ...

Page 50: ...t by turning the dial in the direction of B Correct setting C When Patterns are too drawn out correct by turning the dial in the direction of Adjusting distorted letters or numbers A When the letters or numbers are overlap turn the dial to B Correct setting C When the patterns are too drawn out correct by turning the dial to 49 Note Always test sew the pattern on a piece of fabric that is the same...

Page 51: ...he fabric by the presser foot The presser foot pressure dial is on the top of the face plate and can be used to adjust the presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure of the machine has been preset and usually requires no particular adjustment For regular sewing of most fabrics the dial should be set near 1 However when working with heavyweight or thicker fabrics the pressure can be adjusted b...

Page 52: ...threads at the beginning and at the end of a seam Press the reverse key and sew 4 5 stitches The machine will sew forward when the button is released Free arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs Reverse Free arm sewing 51 ...

Page 53: ...op screw with the Repeat for the remaining feet Remove the screws from each of the feet with the large slotted screwdriver extension table large slotted screwdriver 2 3 Keeping the extension table level slide it up against the sewing machine To adjust the height of the extension table turn the rubber knobs under each of the feet to the proper height 1 2 Pull the sewing table and accessory box off ...

Page 54: ...aised position To raise or lower the feed dogs Attaching the knee lifter The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing applique patchwork and quilting since it allows you to handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter Knee lifter to raise lower presser foot Move the knee lifte...

Page 55: ...t This ensures even feeding at the beginning of a seam and helps when sewing multiple layers of fabric such as sewing over seams when hemming jeans When you reach the point of an increased thickness lower the needle and raise the presser foot Press the toe of the presser foot and push in the black button then lower the foot and continue sewing The black button releases auto matically after sewing ...

Page 56: ... to enter the pattern list 6 Use the page key to scroll through the pattern list or enter 2 digit pattern number from the selected group on the stitch pattern plate 7 Press the pattern list key to return to the pattern list to select the other stitches in the same group mode Note When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correc...

Page 57: ...t key For a longer stitch length press stitch length adjustment key BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches and needle position Zigzag stitches Adjusting the stitch width The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is 9 0 However the width can be reduced on any pattern The width as you press the stitch width adjustment key from 0 0 9 0 can be increased or decreased or Note Some stitches have a ...

Page 58: ...gzag stretch stitch is suitable for medium to heavyweight stretch fabrics in any area you would normally use a zigzag stitch or decorative rickrack trim Note Reinforce points that will be subject to strain such as inseams and attaching sleeves Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams Use it to sew stress areas such as the crotch seams in pants or...

Page 59: ...hes the fold as you sew 4 Sew slowly guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the guide 5 Turn the fabric over 15 16 18 Blind hem for stretch fabrics Blind hem for stretch fabrics Blind hem lingerie for firm fabrics BLIND HEM LINGERIE STITCH 2 5 6 0 1 0 5 0 Note It takes practice to sew blind hems Always make a sewing test first 58 2 5 6 0 1 0 5 0 Note If the stitches are too visible on the ...

Page 60: ...roup A patterns only and do not set the stitch width narrower than 4 0 It is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns and widths Attention 4 0 6 0 2 0 3 0 1 Change the presser foot to the all purpose foot 2 Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the needle drops over the edge of the fabric on the right side Using the all purpose foo...

Page 61: ...e presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the left side of the zipper 5 Stitch left side of the zipper from bottom to top 6 Stitch across the lower end and right side of zipper Remove the basting stitches and press Inserting a centered zipper Attention Zipper foot should be used for sewing with the centered needle position straight stitch only It is possible that the needle could h...

Page 62: ...he right side of the zipper Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the left side of the zipper 4 Stitch the left side of the zipper from bottom to top 5 Turn the fabric right side out stitch across the lower end and right side of zipper 6 Stop about 5cm 2 inches from the top of zipper Remove the basting and open the zipper Stitch the remainder of the s...

Page 63: ... the stitching pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread 6 For 4 hole buttons sew the two holes towards the front Then raise the presser foot move the fabric so that the needle goes into the back two holes and then sew them in the same way RC 62 Note Repeat this procedure to attach the button more securely Note Sew at a...

Page 64: ...l buttonholes on thick fabrics For jeans or trousers For thick coats For bound button holes For jeans or stretch fabric with a coarse weave For stretch fabric For embellishing fabric RJ Recommended 2 5 7 0 0 3 1 0 2 5 7 0 1 0 2 0 3 5 7 0 2 0 3 0 2 5 9 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 7 0 0 3 1 0 5 5 7 0 0 3 1 0 Making a one step buttonhole Group A 36 34 35 28 31 32 29 2 5 7 0 1 5 3 0 33 1 Mark the position of the bu...

Page 65: ...le stitch Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density Position the fabric under the presser foot with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the center line on the buttonhole foot 3 2 Attach the buttonhole foot then extend the button guide plate and insert the button The size of the buttonhole is determined by the button inserted in the button plate Th...

Page 66: ...f the upper thread start sewing Note Gently guide the fabric by hand Before stopping the machine will auto matically sew a reinforcement stitch after the buttonhole is sewn 5 PUSH 6 Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown 27 30 28 31 32 36 ...

Page 67: ...wn position and a stitch other than a buttonhole is selected a warning message to raise the lever will appear on the LCD screen when the START STOP button or foot control is pressed 8 7 Raise the presser foot and cut thread To restart the same buttonhole at the beginning raise the presser foot to return to the starting position After sewing the buttonholes raise the buttonhole lever all the way up...

Page 68: ...then temporarily tie them there Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread Stitches will sew over top of thread Lower the presser foot and being sewing 2 Once sewing is completed carefully remove gimp thread from buttonhole foot Pull the gimp thread gently to remove any slack then trim off any excess 3 Pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric using a hand sewing need...

Page 69: ...ition the fabric so that the needle is 2mm 1 16 inch in front of the pocket opening and then lower the presser foot lever 4 Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot Pull down the buttonhole lever and position behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and start sewing 5 Sewing procedure for bar tack is illustrated 6 Th...

Page 70: ...he START STOP button or push on the foot control to start sewing When the bar tack has reached the desired length push the Auto lock button Machine will sew locking stitches and stop 4 Illustration shows sewing procedure for bar tack 5 Example of sewn bar tacks at pocket corners is shown Note Reinforce points that will be subject to strain such as pocket corners 69 1 0 3 0 0 4 1 0 RK 1 BAR TACK ST...

Page 71: ... of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever Once sewing is completed the machine auto matically sews reinforcement stitches then stops 4 Make a hole in the center using an eyelet punch Eyelet punch is not included with the machine Note If fine thread is used the stitching may be sparse If this occurs sew the eyelet twice one on top of the other 5 0 8 0 70 37 38 Select for sewing eyelet...

Page 72: ...ot RJ to the desired length 3 The size of one darning pattern cycle is variable However the maximum pattern length is 3 5cm approx 1 1 8 inch and the maximum pattern width is 9mm approx 3 8 inch a The length of darning pattern b The width of darning pattern DARNING STITCH 71 3 5 9 0 1 5 2 0 4 Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm approx 1 16 inch in front of the area to be darned and then ...

Page 73: ...sewing Note When you start to sew darning pattern before the buttonhole lever is lowered LCD screen will show the animated warning message to remind you to lower the buttonhole lever 7 If the tear is too large to cover with one darning pattern reposition the fabric and sew additional darning patterns for better coverage 6 Darning stitches are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back as ...

Page 74: ...y A If the left corner is lower than the right side press the left adjusting key B If the right corner is lower than the left side press the right adjusting key adjusting adjusted stitch depending i e stitch Press the key after to return to the normal LCD screen Note Only Group A patterns 42 44 can be To adjust the evenness of darning stitch A B ...

Page 75: ...wer the presser foot Sew several stitches and raise the presser foot Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening of hemmer foot Adjust the fabric back until the fold forms a scroll shape 3 Lower the presser foot and start sewing slowly guiding the fabric raw edge against the recess in front of the hemmer foot and the fabric into the scroll of the foot NARROW HEMMING 74 4 5 1 5 3 0 1 2 3 fabric ...

Page 76: ...e of the fabric reaches the foot s 1 4 turning mark the first marking toward the front of the foot leave the needle down in the fabric pivot the fabric and continue sewing the next 1 4 seam 4 5 1 8 2 5 RE Patchwork stitching You can duplicate the look of a hand quilted stitch by using monofilament thread in the needle 50 to 60 weight cotton thread in the bobbin and increasing the needle tension Th...

Page 77: ...straight stitch Open the seam allowances and press it flat On the right side of the joined pieces of fabric place the center of the presser foot on the seam line and sew over the seam with decorative stitching Decorative patchwork stitching 76 QUILTING RK Group A 11 RK Group B 23 ...

Page 78: ... screw b Press the free motion foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw c Move the drop feed lever to to lower the feed dogs Darning Place a piece of stabilizer under the fabric to be mended First sew around the edges of the hole to secure the threads Working from front to back sew over the hole in a constant and continuous movement Turn the fabric 1 4 turn and sew o...

Page 79: ...ter and shorter stitches by moving the hoop more slowly Secure with reinforcement stitches at the end by pressing the auto lock button Free motion monogramming Mark the letter or letters to be monogrammed on the fabric with wash out marker Place fabric and stabilizer in an embroidery hoop Raise the needle to its highest position and slide the hoop under the needle Lower the presser foot lever Hold...

Page 80: ...o the width from the needle that you desire Sew the first row of stitching then move the fabric over placing the bar over the previous line of stitching Continue to sew each consecutive row in this manner for equal distance between rows Note When using the straight stitch foot RF only use center needle position stitches 4 5 width setting to prevent machine damage 4 5 1 0 3 0 RF ATTACHING THE EDGE ...

Page 81: ...ather the fabric Adjust the gathers evenly then sew a straight stitch to secure the gathers in place Single cording Sew over one two or three strands of cording to create embellishments or surface texture on all kinds of projects Pearl cotton lightweight yarns embroidery floss etc can be used for cording Triple cording Push the sewing thread to the left and insert three cords into the grooves of t...

Page 82: ...pieces with a gap of 4mm 1 8 inch and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water soluble stabilizer sheet 2 Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin sewing 3 After sewing remove the paper FAGOTING 81 R A Group A 09 ...

Page 83: ...abric to gather up behind the presser foot 3 To get results by increasing stitch length Test stitch length and tension adjustments to get the amount of gathers desired Starting with the stitch length begin by increasing the length the longer the length the fuller the gathers 4 To get results by tighten needle tension Using a stitch length of 2 5 3mm increase the needle tension as you sew to get th...

Page 84: ...the fabric right side down in the slot 4 Guide the two layers as illustrated Note Note When testing machine for adjustments to achieve desired fullness work with 10 increments of the fabric trims or elastic This makes it easier to determine the adjustments and how much change is needed for your project Always test on your project fabric and on the same grainline as will be used in your finished pr...

Page 85: ...eference Chart on page 103 for stitch length and stitch width ranges Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decorative stitches This foot has a full indentation on the underside which allows dense stitching to pass freely underneath so fabric feeds smoothly To tailor the satin or decorative stitch pattern you may adjust the length and width of the pattern by pressing the stitch l...

Page 86: ...iron 1 Place the fabric wrong sides together and stitch along the edge of the fabric making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric For better results apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with an iron set at the appropriate temperature for the fabric before it is sewn 2 Trim along the stitches Be careful not to cut the stitches Scallop hem SCALLOP STITCH Scallop edging 2 85 RK R...

Page 87: ...the threads at the beginning of the stitch ing Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly Secure the threads at end of the stitching 3 Reduce the tension if necessary and sew decorative pattern stitches between the straight seams 4 Pull out the gathering straight stitches SMOCKING 86 RK Group A Group B 23 00 11 RK ...

Page 88: ... with flat side of the needle facing the back See instructions for changing the needle on page 37 2 Place one spool of thread on each spool pin Thread the left spool of thread through the upper thread path by pass the needle clamp thread guide and then into the left needle eye manually The needle threader cannot be used with twin needle 3 Thread the right spool of thread through the upper thread p...

Page 89: ...Touch the twin needle button for twin needle sewing each time a different stitch is selected 7 Two rows of stitching are sewn parallel to each other counterclockwise Attention Note Group A patterns 23 45 Group C patterns 25 26 and the three letter styles should not be used with a twin needle When sewing with twin needle always proceed slowly and make sure to maintain a slow speed to insure quality...

Page 90: ...tch length 1 3 3 The stitch can be elongated up to five times its original size Original stitch density remains the same after the selected pattern is elongated The stitch length on the LCD screen indicates the length of the actual stitch however the elongation icon represents the pattern length Changing the width or length adds to the variety of patterns Note patterns 57 76 can be elongated and m...

Page 91: ... Patterns and the three letter style modes cannot be mirror imaged 3 Press the mirror key again to turn the mirrored pattern off A Normal pattern sewing B Mirror pattern sewing 2 The icon changes to and the pattern is mirrored Note Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns 90 2 3 1 ...

Page 92: ...n enters the pattern group screen automatically Press one of the folders on the LCD screen to select the desired pattern mode e g 4 Use the page key to scroll through the pattern list or press the desired pattern number to select stitch e g 58 91 5 5 The selected pattern displays in reverse highlight on the LCD screen Press the other desired pattern number or press to return the pattern list in th...

Page 93: ...bination and return to the normal screen the memory key Attention The selected pattern combination will not be stored within the selected memory if the machine is turned off before pressing after you have completed your pattern selection s the memory key 1 and the number of the memory pocket you wish to edit Press the page key to select stitch New pattern will be inserted after the selected patter...

Page 94: ...at a time Press the button to save the new pattern combination and return to normal screen Clearing patterns or letters 3 3 Press when selected pattern has been edited in order to return to the browse status This will allow additional patterns to be edited if so desired MEMORY FUNCTION 1 and the number of the memory pocket you wish to edit Press the page key to select stitch The selected pattern d...

Page 95: ...quential pattern while sewing 3 Press on the foot control or press the START STOP button to start the sewing machine 3 MEMORY FUNCTION 4 1 2 1 and the number of the memory pocket you wish to recall or sew The LCD screen containing the various types of saved stitches will open and Press the memory key select start from the first pattern of the memory 5 5 Press the memory key to save the existing pa...

Page 96: ...tonhole or darning stitch was selected and the START STOP button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is down To continue sewing move the buttonhole lever up to the raised position 95 The upper thread is broken This message is displayed when the upper thread is broken Please check and rethread the upper thread The sewing machine is in trouble This message means that the thread is twisted or jamm...

Page 97: ...f this occurs caution illustrations will appear repeatedly on the LCD screen along with the sound of three warning tones Turn off the machine and see detailed instructions for Cleaning the hook on page 99 If the jam has not been solved after cleaning the caution status will remain on the LCD screen Please contact your local authorized retailer 2 1 3 Unlock This illustration on LCD screen while the...

Page 98: ...s the bobbin winder button again 97 Press the bobbin winding key Push the bobbin winder stopper to left and this message will show the next step to wind a bobbin Press the bobbin winding button to continue WARNING FUNCTIONS Warning beeping sound Note If the problem is still not solved please contact your local retailer authorized When operating correctly 1 beep When the memory is full with 20 unit...

Page 99: ...er foot nstalling the bobbin Buttonhole stitching P automatic machine operation eturn to the selection screen eturn to the normal screen After you have finished viewing press the machine operation key eturn to the selection screen or eturn to the normal screen While B R C I ress the page key to stop playing and switch to pictures Press the page key and key to r Press the page key and press the bac...

Page 100: ...hen wipe the surface After cleaning it once in this way wipe the surface again with a dry cloth Cleaning the LCD screen Cleaning the sewing machine surface MAINTENANCE Attention Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before cleaning Cleaning the hook If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine Check and clean regularly 1 Remov...

Page 101: ...holding the needle plate and remove the needle plate 5 Clean the hook race feed dog and bobbin case with a brush Also clean them using a soft dry cloth 6 Apply a drop of oil every 15 to 20 hours of operation to the hook as shown in the illustration Note Use good quality sewing machine oil only MAINTENANCE 3 6 5 4 2 100 ...

Page 102: ... wrong 4 Thread tension is wrong 1 The needle is too thick for the fabric 2 The stitch length is adjusted wrong 3 The thread tension is too tight 1 Select a finer needle 2 Readjust the stitch length 3 Loosen the thread tension 1 Rethread the machine 2 Rethread the bobbin case 3 The needle size must match the fabric and thread 4 Correct the thread tension 1 Insert a new needle 2 Insert the needle c...

Page 103: ... length 4 Adjusting pattern balance 1 Loosen the thread tension 2 Rethread the machine 3 Choose a needle to match the thread and fabric 4 Change the stitch length 5 Adjust the presser foot pressure The machine jams Remove the upper thread and bobbin case turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by hand and remove the thread remnants The machine is noisy 1 Clean the hook and feed dog 2 Only use go...

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Page 105: ... 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 2 0 1 5 2 0 1 5 2 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 RC RJ R...

Page 106: ...9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 6 0 9 0 9 0 4 0 9 0 2 5 9 0 3 5 9 0 3 5 9 0 4 0 9 0 4 0 9 0 2 5 9 0 3 5 9 0 3 5 9 0 3 5 9 0 3 5 9 0 3 5 9 0 2 5 9 0 3 5 9 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 5 2 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 8 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 8 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 5 3 0 RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK Presser ...

Page 107: ...2 0 2 0 2 0 2 5 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 5 1 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 2 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 2 5 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 5 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 RK RK RK RA RK RA RA RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RA RA RA RK RA RA RA RA ...

Page 108: ...0 2 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 1 5 2 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 1 5 1 5 2 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 8 3 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 2 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 5 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 2 5 2 5 3 ...

Page 109: ... 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 2 5 3 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 3...

Page 110: ...8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 ...

Page 111: ... 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0...

Page 112: ...ory Presser foot 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK Features may be applicable Block style ...

Page 113: ... 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0...

Page 114: ...0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 ...

Page 115: ...3 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK Features may be applicable STITCH REFERENCE CHART Script style ...

Page 116: ... 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK ...

Page 117: ... 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK R...

Page 118: ...0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK RK Functions Presser Foot Stitch Pattern Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Reverse Width mm Length mm Memory Presser foot Features may be applicable Outline style ...

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