Brother Sewing Machine 885 U24 User Manual
GETTING READY  
SEWING BASICS  
Read before use.  
UTILITY STITCHES  
Read when additional  
information is required.  
APPENDIX  
Computerized Sewing Machine  
Product Code: 885-U24  
Operation Manual  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.  
DANGER  
- To reduce the risk of electric shock:  
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Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning,  
when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the  
machine unattended.  
WARNING  
- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.  
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Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned  
in the instruction manual:  
• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp  
the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.  
• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.  
• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.  
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Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has  
been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest  
authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.  
• While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such an odor, heat,  
discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord.  
• When transporting the machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other  
part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.  
• When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise  
you may injure your back or knees.  
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Always keep your work area clear:  
• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the  
sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.  
• Do not store objects on the foot controller.  
• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.  
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.  
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being  
administered.  
• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine,  
power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.  
• Do not place this machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise  
the machine may fall, resulting in injuries.  
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Special care is required when sewing:  
• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.  
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.  
• Switch the sewing machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments  
in the needle area.  
• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.  
• Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching  
6so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.  
This machine is not a toy:  
• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.  
• The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or  
disposed of. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.  
• Do not use outdoors.  
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For a longer service life:  
• 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.  
• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders  
can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.  
• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet,  
needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.  
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For repair or adjustment:  
• If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer.  
• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table  
in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem  
persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.  
Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual.  
Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.  
The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.  
For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
This machine is intended for household use.  
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory  
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given  
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.  
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.  
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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY  
IMPORTANT  
• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the  
mark, rating as marked on plug.  
• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.  
• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you  
should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.  
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Contents  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................1  
Introduction ........................................................................................................................7  
Sewing Machine Features....................................................................................................7  
Accessories..........................................................................................................................8  
Included accessories .........................................................................................................................................8  
Optional accessories.........................................................................................................................................9  
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ...................................................................10  
Front view.......................................................................................................................................................10  
Needle and presser foot section ..................................................................................................................... 11  
Right-side/rear view ........................................................................................................................................11  
Operation buttons...........................................................................................................................................12  
Operation panel..............................................................................................................................................13  
GETTING READY  
15  
Turning the Machine On/Off.............................................................................................16  
Power supply precautions ...............................................................................................................................16  
Turning on the machine..................................................................................................................................17  
Turning off the machine..................................................................................................................................17  
Understanding the LCD Screens........................................................................................18  
Changing the Machine Settings .........................................................................................19  
Changing the settings ......................................................................................................................................19  
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD ............................................................................................................... 21  
Changing the screen language.................................................................................................................................. 21  
Winding/Installing the Bobbin...........................................................................................22  
Bobbin precautions.........................................................................................................................................22  
Winding the bobbin........................................................................................................................................22  
Installing the bobbin .......................................................................................................................................26  
Upper Threading ...............................................................................................................28  
Threading the upper thread.............................................................................................................................28  
Threading the needle ......................................................................................................................................31  
Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)............................................................... 33  
Using the twin needle .....................................................................................................................................33  
Pulling up the bobbin thread...........................................................................................................................36  
Replacing the Needle ........................................................................................................37  
Needle precautions.........................................................................................................................................37  
Needle types and their uses.............................................................................................................................38  
Checking the needle .......................................................................................................................................39  
Replacing the needle.......................................................................................................................................39  
Replacing the Presser Foot ................................................................................................41  
Presser foot precautions ..................................................................................................................................41  
Replacing the presser foot ...............................................................................................................................41  
Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot ....................................................................................................... 43  
Removing the presser foot holder ................................................................................................................... 43  
Using the walking foot ....................................................................................................................................44  
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces....................................................................................46  
Stitching cylindrical pieces..............................................................................................................................46  
Sewing large pieces of fabric...........................................................................................................................46  
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SEWING BASICS  
49  
Sewing...............................................................................................................................50  
General sewing procedure ..............................................................................................................................50  
Positioning the fabric ......................................................................................................................................51  
Starting to sew.................................................................................................................................................52  
Securing the stitching......................................................................................................................................54  
Cutting the thread ...........................................................................................................................................55  
Adjusting the Thread Tension............................................................................................57  
Thread tension ................................................................................................................................................57  
Changing the tension of the upper thread....................................................................................................... 58  
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length..............................................................................59  
Adjusting the stitch width................................................................................................................................59  
Adjusting the stitch length...............................................................................................................................60  
Useful Functions................................................................................................................61  
Changing the needle stop position ................................................................................................................. 61  
Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches............................................................................................... 61  
Automatically cutting the thread .................................................................................................................... 63  
Saving stitch settings .......................................................................................................................................64  
Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot........................................................................................ 65  
Useful Sewing Tips ............................................................................................................66  
Trial sewing ....................................................................................................................................................66  
Changing the sewing direction................................................................................................................................. 66  
Sewing curves.................................................................................................................................................66  
Sewing thick fabrics ........................................................................................................................................67  
Sewing thin fabrics..........................................................................................................................................67  
Sewing stretch fabrics......................................................................................................................................67  
Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics...................................................................................................................... 68  
Sewing an even seam allowance.................................................................................................................... 68  
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener.......................................................................................................................68  
UTILITY STITCHES  
69  
Selecting Stitching.............................................................................................................70  
Selecting stitch types and patterns.................................................................................................................. 70  
Selecting stitching ...........................................................................................................................................72  
Overcasting Stitches..........................................................................................................76  
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” ...................................................................................76  
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”.............................................................................................77  
Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter.............................................................................................78  
Basic Stitching...................................................................................................................80  
Basting............................................................................................................................................................80  
Basic stitching.................................................................................................................................................81  
Blind Hem Stitching ..........................................................................................................82  
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing..................................................................................84  
Buttonhole sewing ..........................................................................................................................................85  
Button sewing .................................................................................................................................................89  
Zipper Insertion.................................................................................................................91  
Inserting a centered zipper ..............................................................................................................................91  
Inserting a side zipper .....................................................................................................................................93  
Zipper/piping Insertion .....................................................................................................96  
Inserting a centered zipper ..............................................................................................................................96  
Inserting a piping ............................................................................................................................................97  
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape............................................................................98  
Stretch stitching...............................................................................................................................................98  
Elastic attaching ..............................................................................................................................................98  
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ........................................................................100  
Appliqué stitching.........................................................................................................................................101  
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching .................................................................................................................. 102  
Piecing..........................................................................................................................................................102  
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Quilting ........................................................................................................................................................104  
Free-motion quilting......................................................................................................................................105  
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller.......................................................................................... 106  
Reinforcement Stitching ..................................................................................................108  
Triple stretch stitching...................................................................................................................................108  
Bar tack stitching...........................................................................................................................................108  
Darning.........................................................................................................................................................110  
Eyelet Stitching................................................................................................................112  
Horizontal Stitching ........................................................................................................113  
Decorative Stitching........................................................................................................115  
Fagoting........................................................................................................................................................116  
Scallop stitching............................................................................................................................................117  
Smocking......................................................................................................................................................117  
Shell tuck stitching........................................................................................................................................118  
Joining ..........................................................................................................................................................119  
Heirloom stitching ........................................................................................................................................119  
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns.............................................................122  
Sewing beautiful patterns ..............................................................................................................................122  
Sewing patterns.............................................................................................................................................122  
Combining patterns.......................................................................................................................................123  
Repeat sewing patterns..................................................................................................................................124  
Checking the selected pattern .......................................................................................................................124  
Changing the pattern size..............................................................................................................................125  
Changing the stitch density ...........................................................................................................................126  
Changing the pattern length ..........................................................................................................................127  
Shifting patterns ............................................................................................................................................128  
Mirror imaging the pattern ............................................................................................................................129  
Saving patterns..............................................................................................................................................130  
Retrieving a pattern.......................................................................................................................................130  
Realigning the pattern ...................................................................................................................................131  
Designing a Pattern .........................................................................................................133  
Drawing a sketch of the pattern.................................................................................................................... 133  
Entering the pattern data ...............................................................................................................................134  
Examples of designs ......................................................................................................................................136  
APPENDIX  
137  
Stitch Settings..................................................................................................................138  
Utility stitches ...............................................................................................................................................138  
Other stitches................................................................................................................................................144  
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................................149  
Restrictions on oiling.....................................................................................................................................149  
Cleaning the machine surface................................................................................................................................ 149  
Cleaning the race..........................................................................................................................................149  
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................151  
Frequent troubleshooting topics ....................................................................................................................151  
Upper thread tightened up ..................................................................................................................................... 151  
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ........................................................................................................ 152  
Incorrect thread tension ................................................................................................................................154  
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed...............................................................................155  
When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat .................................................................. 158  
List of symptoms ...........................................................................................................................................160  
Error messages ..............................................................................................................................................165  
Nothing appears in the LCD..........................................................................................................................166  
Operation beep.............................................................................................................................................166  
Cancelling the operation beep ............................................................................................................................... 166  
Index ................................................................................................................................168  
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Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the  
“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (page 1), and then study this manual for the correct operation of  
the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly  
be accessed for future reference.  
Sewing Machine Features  
a
Easy upper threading  
Since the spool can be installed at the front of the sewing machine, the upper thread can easily be threaded. In addition,  
the needle can be threaded with a simple operation (page 28).  
b
c
d
e
f
g
Full auto upper thread tension  
The thread tension is adjusted automatically.  
Automatic thread-cutting  
The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the thread at the end of the stitching (page 63).  
One-touch lower threading  
You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 26).  
Simple bobbin-winding  
The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread (page 22).  
Built-in stitches  
You can select from the built-in stitches available, including utility stitches, character stitches and decorative stitches.  
Knee lifter  
Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric (page  
65).  
Introduction 7  
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Accessories  
After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or  
damaged, contact your dealer.  
Included accessories  
The following items should also be included in the box.  
Note  
(For U.S.A. only)  
z Foot controller: Model N5V  
This foot controller can be used on this machine model  
NX-650/ NX-800.  
z The screw for the presser foot holder is available  
through your authorized dealer.  
(Part code: XA4813-051)  
z The organized accessory tray is available through your  
authorized dealer.  
(Part code: XC4489-051)  
■ Attaching the stitch pattern plate  
The stitch pattern plate shows the stitch numbers and the patterns available with each stitch mode. Attach  
the stitch pattern plate to the handle as shown in the illustration below.  
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1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
6.  
7.  
9.  
5.  
8.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
22.  
13.  
14.  
24.  
16.  
26.  
17.  
18.  
19.*  
29.  
15.  
21.  
31.  
23.  
32.  
25.  
33.  
27.  
34.  
20.  
30.  
28.  
35.  
36.  
37.  
38.  
*75/11 2 needles  
90/14 2 needles  
90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored)  
Part Code  
Others  
XC2691-023  
XE6305-101  
XD0810-031  
X59370-021  
Part Code  
Others  
X59476-021  
XZ5051-001  
XC8349-021  
X55468-021  
No.  
Part Name  
No.  
Part Name  
Americas  
Americas  
1
2
3
4
Buttonhole foot “A”  
21 Cleaning brush  
22 Eyelet punch  
23 Screwdriver (large)  
24 Screwdriver (small)  
Overcasting foot “G”  
Monogramming foot “N”  
Zipper foot “I”  
Zigzag foot “J” (on  
machine)  
5
XC3021-031  
25 Spool cap (large)  
130012-024  
6
7
8
9
Blind stitch foot “R”  
Button fitting foot “M”  
Walking foot  
XE2650-001  
XE2643-001  
SA140 F033N (XC2214-052) 28 Extra spool pin  
SA129 F005N (XC1948-052) 29 Spool net  
26 Spool cap (medium)(2)  
27 Spool cap (small)  
XE1372-001  
130013-124  
XC4654-151  
XA5523-020  
Quilting foot  
10 Stitch guide foot “P”  
11 Adjustable zipper/piping foot SA161 F036N (XC1970-052)  
SA160 F035N (XC1969-052  
)
XD0496-221(EU area)  
XC6651-321(other areas)  
XC4549-020  
XA6941-052  
30 Foot controller  
12 Non stick foot  
13 Open toe foot  
14 1/4 inch quilting foot  
15 Side cutter  
16 Quilting guide  
17 Seam ripper  
18 Bobbin (4)  
SA114 F007N (XC1949-052) 31 Grid sheet set  
SA186 F060 (XE1094-101) 32 Knee lifter  
SA125 F001N (XC1944-052) 33 Operation manual  
SA177 F054 (XC3879-152) 34 Quick reference guide  
SA132 F016N (XC2215-052) 35 Hard case  
XE0371-301  
XE0360-001  
XC9701-052  
XC4487-021  
XC1074-051  
**  
XZ5082-001  
36 Accessory bag  
SA156 SFB (XA5539-151) 37 Disc-shaped screwdriver  
19 Needle set  
20 Twin needle  
X58358-021  
X59296-121  
38 Stitch pattern plate  
** Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.  
Optional accessories  
The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately.  
1.  
2.  
1. Wide table  
2. 1/4 inch quilting foot with guide  
Part code: SA185, F057(XC7416-252)  
Part code: SA551, WT5(XC9567-222)  
Memo  
z To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized  
service center.  
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Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions  
The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before  
using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.  
Front view  
2
1
3
4
5
6
C
B
A
7
0
9
8
a
b
Thread guide plate  
j
Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment  
Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory  
compartment of the flat bed attachment. When sewing  
cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment.  
Pass the thread under the thread guide plate.  
Thread guide cover  
Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover when  
threading the upper thread.  
k
l
m
Thread cutter  
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.  
c
d
Spool pin  
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.  
Needle threader lever  
Use the needle threader to thread the needle.  
Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk  
Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the  
pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread.  
Thread take-up lever check window  
Look through the window to check the position of the  
take-up lever.  
e
Top cover  
Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the  
spool pin.  
f
g
Bobbin winder  
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.  
Operation panel  
Use for stitch selection and various stitch functions.  
(page 13)  
h
i
Knee lifter mounting slot  
Insert the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot.  
Operation buttons and sewing speed controller  
Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing  
machine. (page 12)  
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Right-side/rear view  
Needle and presser foot  
section  
a
b
c
Presser foot dial  
Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of  
pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric.  
a
b
c
d
e
Buttonhole lever  
The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step  
buttonhole foot to create buttonholes.  
Handle  
Thread guide disk  
Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when  
using the needle threader to thread the needle.  
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when  
transporting the machine.  
Handwheel  
Needle bar thread guide  
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread  
guide.  
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the  
needle. The handwheel should be turned towards you  
(counterclockwise).  
Needle plate  
The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew  
straight seams.  
d
Air vent  
The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to  
circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing  
machine is being used.  
Needle plate cover  
Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case  
and race.  
e
f
g
Main power switch  
Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine  
ON and OFF.  
f
g
h
Bobbin cover  
Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.  
Foot controller jack  
Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable  
into the foot controller jack.  
Feed dogs  
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.  
Presser foot  
Power supply jack  
Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply  
jack.  
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the  
fabric as sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate  
presser foot for the selected stitch.  
h
i
Feed dog position switch  
Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.  
i
Presser foot holder  
The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder.  
Presser foot lever  
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower  
the presser foot.  
Memo  
z Refer to pages 9 through 12 while you are  
learning to use your machine.  
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 11  
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Operation buttons  
The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.  
a
“Start/Stop” button  
CAUTION  
Press the “Start/Stop” button to start or stop sewing. The  
machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of  
sewing while the button is depressed. When sewing is  
stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details,  
refer to “Starting to sew” (page 52).  
The button lights up in green, red or orange, depending  
on how the sewing machine is being operated.  
● Do not press  
(“Thread Cutter”  
button) after the threads have already  
been cut, otherwise the needle may  
break, the threads may become tangled  
or damage to the machine may occur.  
Green:  
When the machine is ready to start  
sewing or while it is sewing  
Red:  
When the machine is not ready to  
start sewing  
Note  
Orange:  
When the bobbin winder shaft is  
moved to the right for winding the  
bobbin thread onto the bobbin  
z Do not press  
(“Thread Cutter” button) if  
there is no fabric under the presser foot or  
while the machine is sewing, otherwise  
damage to the machine may occur.  
z When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon  
thread or other special threads, use the  
thread cutter on the side of the machine. For  
details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page  
55).  
b
“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button  
Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew  
reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. Reverse  
stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to  
sew in the opposite direction. Reinforcement stitches  
are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other.  
For details, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 54).  
c
d
“Needle Position” button  
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise or lower the  
needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.  
“Thread Cutter” button  
Press the “Thread Cutter” button after stopping sewing  
to cut both the upper and the bobbin threads. For  
details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 55).  
e
Sewing speed controller  
Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing  
speed.  
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Operation panel  
The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of the LCD (liquid crystal  
display) and keys for specifying various sewing settings.  
1
2
7
3
4
5
6
9
8
D
0
A
E
B
C
F
G
I
H
a
b
LCD (liquid crystal display)  
■ Stitch mode keys (j-m)  
Settings for the selected stitch and error messages for  
incorrect operations appear in the LCD. Use keys b  
and g through s, described below, to display various  
items and select the settings. For details, refer to  
“Understanding the LCD Screens” (page 18).  
j
k
l
Preset utility stitch/saved pattern key  
Press this key to select the utility stitch assigned to a numeric  
key or to retrieve a pattern that has been saved.  
Each time this key is pressed, the machine switches between  
the preset utility stitch mode and the saved pattern mode.  
Settings key  
Utility stitch key  
Press this key to select sewing settings, such as for left/  
right mirror imaging, or other settings such as the  
operation beep.  
Press this key to select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch,  
buttonhole, blind hem stitch, or other stitches  
commonly used in garment sewing. Use the numeric  
keys to type in the number of the desired stitch.  
c
d
e
Needle stop position key  
Press this key to select where the needle is positioned  
when the sewing machine is stopped.  
Decorative stitch key  
Press this key to select a decorative stitch, satin stitch, cross-  
stitch or decorative satin stitch. Each time this key is pressed,  
the stitch group switches between  
Automatic thread cutting key  
Press this key to select the automatic thread cutting  
setting. Press this key again to cancel the setting.  
and  
.
m
n
Character stitch key  
Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key  
Press this key to select a character stitch. Each time this key  
is pressed, the font switches to one of the three available.  
Press this key to select the automatic reverse/  
reinforcement stitching setting. Press this key again to  
cancel the setting.  
Manual memory key  
Press this key to save the adjusted thread tension and  
stitch width and length settings.  
f
g
Needle mode selection key (single/twin)  
o
p
Reset key  
Press this key to select the twin needle sewing setting.  
Each time this key is pressed, the setting switches  
between that for single needle sewing and for twin  
needle sewing.  
Press this key to reset the selected stitch to its original settings.  
Memory key  
Press this key to save stitch patterns, such as combined  
patterns and My Custom Stitch patterns, in the sewing  
machine's memory.  
Thread tension keys  
The thread tension is usually set automatically. Press  
q
r
OK key  
or  
Stitch width keys  
Press or  
Stitch length keys  
Press or to adjust the stitch length setting.  
to adjust the thread tension setting.  
Press this key to apply the selection or perform the operation.  
h
i
to adjust the stitch width setting.  
Cancel/clear key  
Press this key to cancel the operation and return to the  
previous screen.  
In addition, pressing this key removes the last pattern  
added when combining characters or decorative stitches.  
s
Numeric keys  
Use these keys to quickly select one of the ten most  
often used stitches. When selecting other stitches, use  
these keys to type in the number of the desired stitch.  
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GETTING READY  
The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.  
Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................16  
Power supply precautions ..................................................................................16  
Turning on the machine .....................................................................................17  
Turning off the machine.....................................................................................17  
Understanding the LCD Screens..............................................................................18  
Changing the Machine Settings ...............................................................................19  
Changing the settings .........................................................................................19  
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD...................................................................21  
Changing the screen language ..............................................................................21  
Winding/Installing the Bobbin.................................................................................22  
Bobbin precautions ............................................................................................22  
Winding the bobbin ...........................................................................................22  
Installing the bobbin ..........................................................................................26  
Upper Threading .....................................................................................................28  
Threading the upper thread................................................................................28  
Threading the needle..........................................................................................31  
Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)..................33  
Using the twin needle ........................................................................................33  
Pulling up the bobbin thread..............................................................................36  
Replacing the Needle ..............................................................................................37  
Needle precautions ............................................................................................37  
Needle types and their uses................................................................................38  
Checking the needle...........................................................................................39  
Replacing the needle..........................................................................................39  
Replacing the Presser Foot ......................................................................................41  
Presser foot precautions.....................................................................................41  
Replacing the presser foot..................................................................................41  
Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot ..........................................................43  
Removing the presser foot holder ......................................................................43  
Using the walking foot .......................................................................................44  
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces..........................................................................46  
Stitching cylindrical pieces.................................................................................46  
Sewing large pieces of fabric..............................................................................46  
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Turning the Machine On/Off  
This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off.  
Power supply precautions  
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.  
WARNING  
● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may  
result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.  
● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and  
the power supply jack on the machine.  
● Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition.  
● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:  
• When you are away from the machine  
• After using the machine  
• When the power fails during use  
• When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection  
• During electrical storms  
CAUTION  
● Use only the power cord included with this machine.  
● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to  
them. Fire or electric shock may result.  
● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.  
● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to  
remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric  
shock.  
● Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted,  
or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These  
things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged,  
take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use.  
● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a  
fire may result.  
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Turning on the machine  
Turning off the machine  
Prepare the included power cord.  
When you are finished using the sewing machine,  
turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing  
machine to another location, be sure to turn it off.  
Make sure that the sewing machine is turned  
1
a
off (the main power switch is set to “ ”), and  
then plug the power cord into the power  
supply jack on the right side of the machine.  
Make sure that the machine is not sewing.  
a
Press the left side of the main power switch on  
the right side of the machine (set it to “ ”).  
b
Insert the plug of the power cord into a  
household electrical outlet.  
b
1
X The sewing lamp and the LCD go off when  
the machine is turned off.  
Unplug the power cord from the electrical  
outlet.  
c
Grasp the plug when unplugging the power  
cord.  
a
Power supply jack  
Unplug the power cord from the power supply  
jack.  
d
Press the right side of the main power switch  
on the right side of the machine (set it to “|”).  
c
Note  
z If a power outage occurs while the sewing  
machine is being operated, turn off the  
sewing machine and unplug the power cord.  
When restarting the sewing machine, follow  
the necessary procedure to correctly operate  
the machine.  
X The sewing lamp and the LCD come on  
(For U.S.A. only)  
when the machine is turned on.  
z This appliance has a polarized plug (one  
blade wider than the other). To reduce the  
risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended  
to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If  
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,  
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact  
a qualified electrician to install the proper  
outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.  
Memo  
z When the machine is turned on, the needle  
and the feed dogs will make sound when  
they move; this is not a malfunction.  
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Understanding the LCD Screens  
The LCD screen, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the  
selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly.When the sewing machine is  
turned on, the LCD comes on and the following screen appears.  
3
1
4
5
6
2
a
b
c
d
e
f
Presser foot that should be used  
Stitch mode  
Selected stitch  
Stitch length (mm)  
Stitch width (mm)  
Upper thread tension  
Memo  
z For details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly, refer to “Error  
messages” (page 165).  
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Changing the Machine Settings  
Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed.  
Press  
or  
(Stitch length keys) until the  
1
c
Changing the settings  
stitch or machine attribute that you wish to set  
is displayed.  
The general procedure for changing machine settings  
is described below.  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
a
1
a
Stitch length keys  
X The LCD comes on.  
Press  
panel.  
(Settings key) in the operation  
b
X The settings screen appears.  
Press  
or  
(Stitch width keys) until the  
d
desired setting is selected.  
X The setting is changed.  
Press  
key).  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear  
e
X The initial stitch screen appears again.  
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■ List of stitch or machine attributes  
The stitch or machine attributes that can be set are listed below. For details on each attribute, refer to the  
corresponding reference page.  
Attribute  
Icon  
Details  
Reference  
Check pattern  
Allows combined patterns to be checked.  
page 124  
Mirror imaging  
Pattern length  
Pattern size  
Mirror images patterns along a vertical axis.  
Adjusts the length of satin stitches.  
page 129  
page 127  
page 125  
page 124  
page 126  
-
Sets the size of patterns to be large or small.  
Repeated/  
single sewing  
Specifies whether the pattern will be sewn once or  
repeatedly.  
Stitching  
density  
Specifies the sewing density of the stitching.  
Initial needle  
position  
Select the straight stitch that is automatically selected  
when the machine is turned on.  
Stitch width  
control  
Allows the stitch width to be adjusted with the sewing  
speed controller.  
page 106  
Allows the language used in the screens to be  
changed.  
Language  
page 21  
page 166  
page 21  
page 131  
Specifies whether or not a beep is sounded with each  
operation.  
Buzzer  
LCD brightness  
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.  
Verticalpattern  
adjustment  
Adjusts the up and down position of the pattern.  
Horizontal  
pattern  
adjustment  
Adjusts the left and right position of the pattern.  
page 131  
Memo  
z The icon shown highlighted above is the default setting.  
z The default display language is English.  
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Changing the screen language  
Adjusting the brightness of  
the LCD  
The language used in the screens that are displayed  
can be changed to one of the many available.  
The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted.  
1
Press  
(Settings key) in the operation  
or (Stitch length  
Press  
panel, and then press  
keys) until is displayed.  
(Settings key) in the operation  
a
panel, and then press  
a
or (Stitch length  
keys) until the language is displayed.  
X The screen for changing the language of the  
X The screen for changing the brightness of the  
screens appears.  
LCD appears.  
Press  
or  
(Stitch width keys) until the  
b
To make the LCD brighter, press  
width key). To make the LCD darker, press  
(Stitch width key).  
(Stitch  
desired language is selected.  
b
The language can be changed to one of the  
available: English, French, German, Dutch,  
Spanish, Italian, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish,  
Swedish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese,  
Korean or others.  
X The brightness of the LCD is changed.  
X The language of the screens is changed.  
Press  
key).  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear  
c
X The initial stitch screen appears again.  
Press  
key).  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear  
c
X The initial stitch screen appears again.  
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Winding/Installing the Bobbin  
This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread.  
Bobbin precautions  
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin.  
CAUTION  
● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this  
sewing machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine.  
● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other  
models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or  
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)).  
Actual size  
11.5 mm  
(7/16 inch)  
Other model  
This model  
Winding the bobbin  
Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread.  
1
a
Bobbin winder  
Memo  
z The order that the machine should be threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on  
the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.  
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Turn on the sewing machine.  
Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto  
the spool pin.  
Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is  
horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front  
at the bottom.  
a
b
c
f
1
Open the top cover.  
• If the spool is not positioned so that the  
thread unwinds correctly, the thread may  
become tangled around the spool pin.  
Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so  
that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch  
in the bobbin.  
Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into  
place.  
Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.  
Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the  
right, as shown, with the rounded side on the  
left.  
g
1
2
CAUTION  
● If the spool or the spool cap is not  
positioned correctly, the thread may  
become tangled around the spool pin and  
the needle may break.  
● Three spool cap sizes are available (large,  
medium and small), allowing you to  
choose a spool cap that best fits the size  
of spool being used. If the spool cap is too  
small for the spool being used, the thread  
may catch on the slit in the spool or the  
machine may be damaged.  
a
b
Notch  
Bobbin winder shaft spring  
Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of the  
arrow until it snaps into place.  
d
•
(“Start/Stop” button) lights up in orange.  
Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the  
spool pin.  
e
1
2
a
b
Spool pin  
Spool cap  
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While holding the thread near the spool with  
h
your right hand, as shown, pull the thread with  
your left hand, and then pass the thread  
Memo  
z When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread,  
use the small spool cap, and leave a small  
space between the cap and the spool.  
behind the thread guide cover and to the front.  
1
b
c
a
a
b
c
Spool cap (small)  
Spool (cross-wound thread)  
Space  
a
Thread guide cover  
Pass the thread under the thread guide plate,  
and then pull it to the right.  
z When using thread that winds off quickly,  
such as transparent nylon thread or metallic  
thread, place the spool net over the spool  
before placing the spool of thread onto the  
spool pin.  
i
If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the  
size of the spool.  
When the spool net is used, the tension of  
the upper thread will slightly increase. Be  
sure to check the thread tension. For details,  
refer to “Adjusting the Thread Tension”  
(page 57).  
1
Thread guide plate  
a
1
2
Pass the thread under the hook on the thread  
guide, and then wind it counterclockwise  
under the pretension disk.  
j
2
1
3
4
a
b
c
d
Spool net  
Spool  
Spool cap  
Spool pin  
3
a
b
c
Thread guide  
Pretension disk  
Pull it in as far as possible  
Note  
z Make sure that the thread passes under the  
pretension disk.  
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While holding the thread with your left hand,  
wind the thread that was pulled out clockwise  
around the bobbin five or six times with your  
right hand.  
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right  
to increase the bobbin winding speed and slide  
to left to decrease.  
k
m
1
1
a
Sewing speed controller  
Press  
(“Start/Stop” button) once.  
n
Note  
When the foot controller is plugged in, press  
down on the foot controller.  
z Make sure that the thread between the spool  
and the bobbin is pulled tight.  
z Be sure to wind the thread clockwise around  
the bobbin, otherwise the thread will  
become wrapped around the bobbin winder  
shaft.  
1
Pass the end of the thread through the guide  
slit in the bobbin winder seat, and then pull  
the thread to the right to cut it.  
l
a
“Start/Stop” button  
• When the bobbin winding becomes slow,  
press (“Start/Stop” button) once to stop  
the machine. When the foot controller is  
plugged in, remove your foot from the foot  
controller.  
CAUTION  
1
a
Guide slit in bobbin winder seat  
(with built-in cutter)  
● When the bobbin winding becomes slow,  
stop the machine, otherwise the sewing  
machine may be damaged.  
X The thread is cut to a suitable length.  
Use scissors to cut the end of the thread  
wound around the bobbin.  
o
CAUTION  
● Be sure to cut the thread as described. If  
the bobbin is wound without cutting the  
thread using the cutter built into the slit in  
the bobbin winder seat, the thread may  
become tangled in the bobbin and the  
needle may bend or break when the  
bobbin thread starts to run out.  
Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left.  
p
Memo  
z If the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right  
side, the needle will not move. (Sewing is  
impossible.)  
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Remove the bobbin from the shaft.  
Press  
(“Needle Position” button) once or  
q
a
twice to raise the needle, and then raise the  
presser foot lever.  
Turn off the sewing machine.  
b
c
Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.  
1
2
Memo  
z When the sewing machine is started or the  
handwheel is turned after winding the  
bobbin, the machine will make a clicking  
sound; this is not a malfunction.  
a
b
Bobbin cover  
Latch  
X The bobbin cover opens.  
Remove the bobbin cover.  
Installing the bobbin  
d
e
Install the bobbin wound with thread.  
Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold  
the end of the thread with your left.  
CAUTION  
● Use a bobbin that has been correctly  
wound with thread, otherwise the needle  
may break or the thread tension will be  
incorrect.  
• Be careful not to drop the bobbin.  
Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that  
the end of the thread is on the left, and then,  
after pulling the thread firmly around the tab  
with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the  
thread to guide it through the slit.  
f
●
The bobbin was designed specifically for  
this sewing machine. If bobbins from other  
models are used, the machine will not  
operate correctly. Use only the included  
bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part  
code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)).  
Actual size  
11.5 mm  
(7/16 inch)  
This model  
Other model  
1
Memo  
z The order that the bobbin thread should be  
passed through the bobbin case is indicated  
by marks around the bobbin case. Be sure to  
thread the machine as indicated.  
a
Tab  
CAUTION  
● Be sure to install the bobbin so that the  
thread unwinds in the correct direction,  
otherwise the thread may break or the  
thread tension will be incorrect.  
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Memo  
Note  
z The order that the bobbin thread should be  
passed through the bobbin case is indicated  
by marks around the bobbin case. Be sure to  
thread the machine as indicated.  
The marks around the bobbin case differ  
depending on the model.  
z Make sure that the thread is correctly  
inserted through the tension-adjusting spring  
of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted  
correctly, reinsert the thread.  
1
1
Tension-adjusting spring  
a
While lightly holding down bobbin with your  
right hand as shown, guide the thread through  
the slit (a and b).  
Reattach the bobbin cover.  
g
h
Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the  
bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on  
the right side.  
• At this time, check that the bobbin easily  
rotates counterclockwise.  
2
Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with  
the cutter (c).  
1
2
X The lower threading is finished.  
Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with  
the procedure in “Upper Threading” (page 28).  
1
3
Memo  
z You can begin sewing without pulling up the  
bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the  
bobbin thread before starting to sew, pull up  
the thread according to the procedure in  
“Pulling up the bobbin thread” (page 36).  
a
b
Slit  
Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.)  
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Upper Threading  
In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are  
described.  
Threading the upper thread  
CAUTION  
Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then  
thread the machine.  
● When threading the upper thread,  
carefully follow the instructions. If the  
upper threading is not correct, the thread  
may become tangled and the needle may  
bend or break.  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
a
Memo  
z The order that the machine should be  
threaded is indicated by a solid line on the  
sewing machine. Be sure to thread the  
machine as indicated.  
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Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser  
foot.  
Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the  
spool pin.  
b
e
1
1
a
2
a
b
Spool pin  
Spool cap  
a
Presser foot lever  
Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin.  
Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is  
horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front  
at the bottom.  
Note  
f
z If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing  
machine cannot be threaded.  
Press  
(“Needle Position” button) once or  
c
twice to raise the needle.  
CAUTION  
1
● If the spool or the spool cap is not  
positioned correctly, the thread may  
become tangled around the spool pin and  
the needle may break.  
a
“Needle Position” button  
X The needle is correctly raised when the mark  
on the handwheel is at the top, as shown  
below. Check the handwheel and, if this  
mark is not at this position, press  
Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.  
g
Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the  
right, as shown, with the rounded side on the  
left.  
(“Needle Position” button) until it is.  
1
a
Mark on handwheel  
Open the top cover.  
d
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While using your right hand to lightly hold the  
j
thread passed under the thread guide plate,  
CAUTION  
pass the thread through the thread path in the  
order shown below.  
● If the spool or the spool cap is not  
positioned correctly, the thread may  
become tangled around the spool pin and  
the needle may break.  
1
● Three spool cap sizes are available (large,  
medium and small), allowing you to  
choose a spool cap that best fits the size  
of spool being used. If the spool cap is too  
small for the spool being used, the thread  
may catch on the slit in the spool and the  
needle may break.  
a
Shutter  
Note  
z If the presser foot has been lowered and the  
shutter is closed, the machine cannot be  
threaded. Be sure to raise the presser foot  
and open the shutter before threading the  
machine. In addition, before removing the  
upper thread, be sure to raise the presser foot  
and open the shutter.  
z This machine is equipped with a window  
that allows you to check the position of the  
take-up lever. Look through this window and  
check that the thread is correctly fed through  
the take-up lever.  
While holding the thread lightly with your  
h
right hand, pull the thread with your left hand,  
and then pass the thread behind the thread  
guide cover and to the front.  
1
a
Thread guide cover  
Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread  
guide.  
The thread can easily be passed behind the  
needle bar thread guide by holding the thread  
in your left hand, then feeding the thread with  
your right hand, as shown.  
k
Pass the thread under the thread guide plate,  
and then pull it up.  
i
1
a
Thread guide plate  
1
Needle bar thread guide  
a
Next, use the needle threader to thread the  
needle. Continue with the procedure in  
“Threading the needle” (page 31).  
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Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the  
left side of the machine.  
b
Threading the needle  
This section describes how to thread the needle.  
1
Memo  
1
z The needle threader can be used with  
sewing machine needles 75/11 through  
100/16.  
z The needle threader cannot be used with the  
wing needle or the twin needle.  
z If the needle threader cannot be used, refer  
to “Threading the needle manually (without  
using the needle threader)” (page 33).  
a
Thread cutter  
Note  
z If the thread is pulled through and cannot be  
cut correctly, lower the presser foot so that  
the thread is held in place before cutting the  
thread. If this operation is performed, skip  
Pull the end of the thread, which has been  
passed through the needle bar thread guide, to  
the left, then pass the thread through the notch  
of the thread guide a, and then firmly pull the  
thread from the front and insert it into the slit  
of the thread guide disk marked "7" all the way  
b.  
a
step  
c
.
z When using thread that quickly winds off the  
spool, such as metallic thread, it may be  
difficult to thread the needle if the thread is  
cut.  
Make sure that the thread passes the notch of  
the thread guide.  
Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter,  
pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of  
thread after passing it through the thread  
guide disks (marked “7”).  
1
a
80 mm (3 inches) or more  
2
1
Lower the presser foot lever to lower the  
presser foot.  
c
2
1
a
b
Notch of the thread guide  
Thread guide disk  
1
a
Presser foot lever  
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Lower the needle threader lever on the left  
side of the machine until it clicks, and then  
slowly return the lever to its original position.  
Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the  
thread through the presser foot, and then pull  
out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the  
rear of the machine.  
d
e
1
1
a
5 cm (2 inches)  
X The upper threading is finished.  
Now that the upper threading and the lower  
threading are finished, you are ready to  
begin sewing.  
a
Needle threader lever  
X The thread is passed through the eye of the  
needle.  
Note  
Note  
z If the needle is not raised, the needle  
threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure  
z If the needle was not completely threaded,  
but a loop in the thread was formed in the  
eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop  
through the eye of the needle to pull out the  
end of the thread.  
to press  
(“Needle Position” button) to  
raise the needle before using the needle  
threader.  
CAUTION  
● When pulling out the thread, do not pull  
it with extreme force, otherwise the  
needle may break or bend.  
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Using the twin needle  
Threading the needle manually  
(without using the needle threader)  
With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines  
of the same stitch with two different threads. Both  
When using specialty thread, such as transparent  
upper threads should have the same thickness and  
1
nylon thread or metallic thread, a wing needle or a  
quality. Be sure to use the twin needle, the extra  
twin needle which cannot be used with the needle  
spool pin and the spool cap.  
threader, thread the needle as described below.  
For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the  
twin needle, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 138).  
Thread the machine to the needle bar thread  
a
guide.  
• For details, refer to “Upper Threading” (page  
28).  
Lower the presser foot lever.  
b
CAUTION  
● Only use the twin needle (part code:  
X59296-151). Use of any other needle  
may bend the needle or damage the  
1
machine.  
a
Pressor foot lever  
● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can  
easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.  
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle  
from front to back.  
c
Install the twin needle.  
a
• For details on installing a needle, refer to  
“Replacing the needle” (page 39).  
Thread the upper thread for the left needle  
eye.  
b
c
• For details, refer to steps  
a
through  
k
of  
“Threading the upper thread” (page 28).  
CAUTION  
Manually thread the left needle with the upper  
thread.  
●
Do not touch the  
(“Start/Stop” button),  
(“Needle Position” button) or  
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle  
from the front.  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”  
button). If one of the buttons is accidentally  
pressed, the machine will begin sewing and  
your finger may be pricked with the needle  
or the needle may break.  
Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the  
thread through the presser foot, and then pull  
out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the  
rear of the machine.  
d
• The needle threader cannot be used with the  
twin needle. If the needle threader is used  
with the twin needle, the sewing machine  
may be damaged.  
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Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin  
winder shaft.  
Insert the extra spool pin so that it is  
Thread the upper thread for the right side in  
the same way that the upper thread for the left  
side was threaded.  
d
g
perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft.  
1
1
a
Thread guide cover  
a
Bobbin winder shaft  
• For details, refer to step  
“Threading the upper thread” (page 28).  
h
through  
j
of  
Swing down the spool pin so that it is  
horizontal.  
e
Without passing the thread through the needle  
bar thread guide, manually thread the right  
needle.  
h
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle  
from the front.  
Place the upper thread spool for the needle on  
the right side onto the extra spool pin, and  
then secure it with the spool cap.  
The thread should unroll from the top front of  
the spool.  
f
• The needle threader cannot be used with the  
twin needle. If the needle threader is used  
with the twin needle, the sewing machine  
may be damaged.  
1
2
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
i
• For details on changing the presser foot, refer  
to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).  
a
b
Spool cap  
Spool  
CAUTION  
● When using the twin needle, be sure to  
attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the  
needle may break or the machine may be  
damaged.  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
j
X The LCD comes on.  
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Select a stitch.  
Start sewing.  
k
m
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to  
“Selecting stitching” (page 72).  
• For details on starting to sew, refer to  
“Starting to sew” (page 52).  
• For details on the stitches that can be sewn  
with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch Settings”  
(page 138).  
X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to  
each other.  
1
CAUTION  
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly  
turn the handwheel toward you  
(counterclockwise) and check that the  
needle does not touch the presser foot. If  
the needle hits the presser foot, the  
needle may bend or break.  
CAUTION  
Press  
(Needle mode selection key).  
l
● When changing the sewing direction,  
press (“Needle Position” button) to  
raise the needle from the fabric, and then  
raise the presser foot lever and turn the  
fabric. Otherwise the needle may break  
or the machine may be damaged.  
● Do not try turning the fabric with the  
twin needle left down in the fabric,  
otherwise the needle may break or the  
machine may be damaged.  
X
(Needle mode selection key) lights up,  
and the twin needle can now be used.  
• To return to single needle sewing, press  
(Needle mode selection key) until the key is  
no longer lit.  
• Even after the sewing machine is turned off,  
the twin needle setting is not cancelled.  
CAUTION  
● When using the twin needle, be sure to  
select the twin needle setting, otherwise  
the needle may break or the machine may  
be damaged.  
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Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of the bobbin  
thread under the presser foot toward the rear  
e
Pulling up the bobbin thread  
of the machine.  
When making gathers or before free-motion quilting,  
first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.  
Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.  
a
• Refer to steps  
a
through  
e
of “Installing the  
bobbin” (page 26).  
Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.  
Do not cut the thread with the cutter.  
b
Reattach the bobbin cover.  
f
Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the  
bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on  
the right side.  
2
While lightly holding the upper thread with  
your left hand with the needle in the up-  
c
position, press  
(“Needle Position” button)  
twice to lower and raise the needle.  
1
1
a
“Needle Position” button  
X The bobbin thread is looped around the  
upper thread and can be pulled up.  
Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull  
out the end of the bobbin thread.  
d
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Replacing the Needle  
This section provides information on sewing machine needles.  
1
Needle precautions  
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these  
precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to  
read and carefully follow the instructions below.  
CAUTION  
● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or  
damage the machine.  
● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.  
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Needle types and their uses  
The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the  
following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.  
Thread  
Fabric Type/Application  
Broadcloth  
Size of Needle  
Type  
Size  
60–90  
50  
Cotton thread  
Synthetic thread  
Silk thread  
Medium weight  
Taffeta  
Flannel, Gabardine  
Lawn  
75/11–90/14  
fabrics  
Cotton thread  
Synthetic thread  
Silk thread  
60–90  
Thin fabrics  
Georgette  
65/9–75/11  
100/16  
Challis, Satin  
50  
30  
50  
Denim  
Cotton thread  
Thick fabrics  
Corduroy  
Tweed  
Jersey  
Synthetic thread  
Silk thread  
90/14–100/16  
50-60  
50–60  
50–90  
Ball point needle  
75/11–90/14  
(golden colored)  
Stretch  
fabrics  
Thread for knits  
Tricot  
Cotton thread  
Synthetic thread  
Silk thread  
Easily frayed fabrics  
65/9–90/14  
50  
30  
100/16  
Synthetic thread  
Silk thread  
For top-stitching  
50–60  
90/11–90/14  
Note  
CAUTION  
z Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It  
● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle  
combinations are shown in the table  
above. If the combination of the fabric,  
thread and needle is not correct,  
may cause malfunctions.  
Memo  
particularly when sewing thick fabrics  
(such as denim) with thin needles (such as  
65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or  
break. In addition, the stitching may be  
uneven or puckered or there may be  
skipped stitches.  
z The smaller the thread number, the thicker  
the thread, and the larger the needle  
number, the thicker the needle.  
z Use the ball point needle when sewing on  
stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped  
stitches easily occur.  
z Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with  
transparent nylon threads, regardless of the  
fabric being sewn.  
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Checking the needle  
Replacing the needle  
Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous  
since the needle may break while the machine is  
being operated.  
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the  
needle on a flat surface and check that the distance  
between the needle and the flat surface is even.  
Replace the needle as described below. Use the  
screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to  
be straight according to the instructions in “Checking  
the needle”.  
1
Press  
(“Needle Position” button) once or  
a
twice to raise the needle.  
1
2
1
a
“Needle Position” button  
Turn off the sewing machine.  
a
b
Flat side  
Needle type marking  
b
■ Correct needle  
CAUTION  
1
● Before replacing the needle, be sure to  
a
Flat surface  
turn off the sewing machine, otherwise  
■ Incorrect needle  
injuries may occur if  
(“Start/Stop”  
If the distance between the needle and the flat  
surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use  
a bent needle.  
button) is accidentally pressed and the  
machine starts sewing.  
Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to  
cover the hole in the needle plate.  
c
Note  
1
z Before replacing the needle, cover the hole  
in the needle plate with fabric or paper to  
prevent the needle from falling into the  
machine.  
a
Flat surface  
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Lower the presser foot lever.  
While holding the needle with your left hand,  
use the screwdriver to tighten the needle  
clamp screw.  
d
g
Install the twin needle in the same way.  
1
a
Presser foot lever  
Hold the needle with your left hand, and then  
use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp  
screw toward you (counterclockwise) to  
remove the needle.  
e
1
CAUTION  
● Be sure to insert the needle until it  
touches the needle stopper and securely  
tighten the needle clamp screw with the  
screwdriver, otherwise the needle may  
break or damage may result.  
2
a
b
Screwdriver  
Needle clamp screw  
• Do not apply a strong force when loosening  
or tightening the needle clamp screw,  
otherwise certain parts of the sewing  
machine may be damaged.  
With the flat side of the needle toward the rear  
of the machine, insert the needle until it  
touches the needle stopper.  
f
1
a
Needle stopper  
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Replacing the Presser Foot  
The presser foot presses down on the fabric.  
1
Presser foot precautions  
Replacing the presser foot  
Be sure to observe the following precautions  
concerning the presser feet.  
Replace the presser foot as described below.  
For details on using the side cutter “S”, refer to  
“Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter”  
(page 78).  
CAUTION  
● Use the presser foot appropriate for the  
type of stitch that you wish to sew,  
otherwise the needle may hit the presser  
foot, causing the needle to bend or break.  
● Only use presser feet designed specifically  
for this sewing machine. Use of any other  
presser foot may result in injuries or  
damage to the machine.  
Press  
(“Needle Position” button) once or  
a
twice to raise the needle.  
1
a
“Needle Position” button  
X The needle is raised.  
Turn off the sewing machine.  
b
CAUTION  
● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure  
to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise  
injuries may occur if  
(“Start/Stop”  
button) is accidentally pressed and the  
machine starts sewing.  
Raise the presser foot lever.  
c
a
a
Presser foot lever  
X The presser foot is raised.  
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Press the black button at the back of the  
presser foot holder.  
Raise the presser foot lever to check that the  
presser foot is securely attached.  
d
g
a
b
Note  
a
b
Black button  
Presser foot holder  
z When a stitch is selected, the icon for the  
presser foot that should be used appears in  
the screen. Check that the correct presser  
foot is attached before starting to sew. If the  
wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the  
sewing machine, attach the correct presser  
foot, and then select the desired stitch again.  
X The presser foot holder releases the presser  
foot.  
Place a different presser foot below the holder  
so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the  
notch in the holder.  
e
Position the presser foot so the letter indicating  
the presser foot type (A, G, I, J, M, N or R) is  
positioned to be read.  
Buttonhole foot “A”  
Overcasting foot “G”  
Zigzag foot “J”  
1
Button fitting foot “M”  
Monogramming foot “N”  
Blind stitch foot “R”  
Side cutter “S”  
4
J
2
3
Presser foot holder  
Notch  
a
b
c
d
z For details on the presser foot that should be  
used with the selected stitch, refer to “Stitch  
Settings” (page 138).  
Pin  
Presser foot type  
Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the  
presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the  
presser foot holder.  
f
b
c
d
1
a
b
c
d
Presser foot lever  
Presser foot holder  
Notch  
Pin  
X The presser foot is attached.  
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Adjusting the pressure of the  
presser foot  
Removing the presser foot  
holder  
The presser foot pressure (the amount of pressure  
applied to the fabric by the presser foot) can be  
adjusted.  
Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the  
sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that  
does not use the presser foot holder, such as the  
quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the  
presser foot holder.  
1
Lower the presser foot lever.  
a
■ Removing the presser foot holder  
Remove the presser foot.  
a
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot  
holder screw.  
b
1
a
Presser foot lever  
Turn the presser foot pressure dial at the back  
of the machine to adjust the pressure of the  
presser foot.  
The scale on the dial indicates the range from  
1 (weak) to 4 (strong). Turn the dial to the right  
(smaller number) to decrease the pressure.  
Turn the dial to the left (larger number) to  
increase the pressure.  
b
b
a
c
a
b
c
Screwdriver  
Presser foot holder  
Presser foot holder screw  
■ Attaching the presser foot holder  
Align the presser foot holder with the lower-  
a
left side of the presser bar.  
a
b
Hold the presser foot holder in place with your  
right hand, and then tighten the screw using  
b
the screwdriver in your left hand.  
a
b
Strong  
Weak  
When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to  
3 (standard).  
c
1
a
Screwdriver  
Note  
z If the presser foot holder is not correctly  
installed, the thread tension will be  
incorrect.  
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Using the walking foot  
CAUTION  
● Be sure to securely tighten the screw with  
the screwdriver, otherwise the needle  
may touch the presser foot, causing it to  
bend or break.  
With the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed  
evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser  
foot. This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard  
to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing  
fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when  
quilting.  
●
Before starting to sew, slowly turn the  
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)  
and check that the needle does not touch  
the presser foot. If the needle hits the  
presser foot, the needle may bend or break.  
Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot.  
Note  
■ Attaching the walking foot  
z When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a  
speed between slow and medium.  
Note  
z Thread the needle manually when using the  
walking foot, or only attach the walking foot  
after threading the needle using the needle  
threader.  
■ Removing the walking foot  
Press  
(“Needle Position” button) once or  
a
twice to raise the needle.  
Remove the presser foot holder.  
a
• For details, refer to “Removing the presser  
foot holder” (page 43).  
1
Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot  
b
onto the needle clamp screw.  
a
“Needle Position” button  
X The needle is raised.  
a
Turn off the sewing machine.  
b
b
a
b
Connecting fork  
Needle clamp screw  
Lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser  
foot holder screw, and then tighten the screw  
with the screwdriver.  
Raise the presser foot lever.  
c
c
a
a
a
Presser foot lever  
X The presser foot is raised.  
a
Presser foot holder screw  
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With a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot  
holder screw, and then remove the walking  
d
foot.  
1
a
a
Presser foot holder screw  
Attach the presser foot holder.  
e
• For details, refer to “Removing the presser  
foot holder” (page 43).  
Memo  
z Only the straight stitch (with reinforcement  
stitching) and the zigzag stitch can be used  
with the walking foot. For details on the  
stitches, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 138).  
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Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces  
When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment.  
Stitching cylindrical pieces  
Sewing large pieces of fabric  
Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to  
sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs.  
The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces of  
fabric easier.  
Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.  
a
Open up the legs at the bottom of the wide  
table.  
a
Pull out the four legs until they snap into place.  
X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-  
arm sewing is possible.  
Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the  
arm, and then sew from the top.  
b
Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.  
b
X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-  
When you are finished with free-arm sewing,  
install the flat bed attachment back in its  
original position.  
arm sewing is possible.  
c
Install the wide table.  
Keeping the wide table level, fully slide it into  
c
place. The lower right corner section of the  
wide table extends over the front section of the  
sewing machine bed.  
b
a
a
b
Lower right corner  
Sewing machine bed  
Note  
z The optional wide table is available through  
your brother dealer.  
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Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to  
adjust their height so the wide table will be  
level with the sewing machine bed.  
Install the flat bed attachment back in its  
original position.  
d
f
Memo  
z With the legs folded up, the wide table can  
be stored attached to the hard case.  
1
CAUTION  
● Do not move the sewing machine while  
the wide table is attached, otherwise  
damage or injuries may occur.  
z The knee lifter can be stored attached to the  
When you are finished using the wide table,  
remove it.  
e
bottom of the wide table.  
While slightly lifting up the wide table, pull it  
off to the left.  
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SEWING BASICS  
The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.  
Sewing.....................................................................................................................50  
General sewing procedure .................................................................................50  
Positioning the fabric .........................................................................................51  
Starting to sew ...................................................................................................52  
Securing the stitching.........................................................................................54  
Cutting the thread..............................................................................................55  
Adjusting the Thread Tension..................................................................................57  
Thread tension ...................................................................................................57  
Changing the tension of the upper thread..........................................................58  
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length....................................................................59  
Adjusting the stitch width ..................................................................................59  
Adjusting the stitch length..................................................................................60  
Useful Functions......................................................................................................61  
Changing the needle stop position .....................................................................61  
Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches..........................................61  
Automatically cutting the thread........................................................................63  
Saving stitch settings ..........................................................................................64  
Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot...........................................65  
Useful Sewing Tips ..................................................................................................66  
Trial sewing........................................................................................................66  
Changing the sewing direction .............................................................................66  
Sewing curves ....................................................................................................66  
Sewing thick fabrics ...........................................................................................67  
Sewing thin fabrics.............................................................................................67  
Sewing stretch fabrics ........................................................................................67  
Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics..........................................................................68  
Sewing an even seam allowance ........................................................................68  
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener..........................................................................68  
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Sewing  
Basic sewing operations are described below.  
Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.  
CAUTION  
● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition,  
keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise  
injuries may occur.  
● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the  
needle may break.  
● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.  
● Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or  
bend.  
General sewing procedure  
Follow the basic procedures below to sew.  
Turn on the sewing machine.For details on turning on the machine, refer  
1
2
3
Turn on the machine.  
Select the stitch.  
to “Turning on the machine” (page 17).  
↓
Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn.For details on  
selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 72).  
↓
Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch.For details on replacing  
the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).  
Attach the presser foot.  
↓
Place the area to be sewn under the presser foot. Be sure that the fabric  
pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of  
the fabric are aligned correctly.For details on positioning the fabric, refer  
to “Positioning the fabric” (page 51).  
4
Position the fabric.  
↓
Start sewing.For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page  
52).  
5
6
Start sewing.  
↓
Cut the thread at the end of sewing. The thread may also be cut  
automatically.For details on cutting the thread, refer to “Cutting the  
thread” (page 55).  
Cut the thread.  
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Positioning the fabric  
Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct  
order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric  
are aligned correctly.  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
a
2
Lower the presser foot lever.  
e
The straight stitch (left needle position) is  
automatically selected.  
Press  
(“Needle Position” button) once or  
b
twice to raise the needle.  
1
a
Presser foot lever  
X The fabric is now positioned to be sewn.  
1
a
“Needle Position” button  
Place the fabric under the presser foot.  
c
d
• If the seam allowance is positioned on the  
right side, sewing in a straight line is easier  
and the extra fabric does not get in the way.  
While holding the end of the thread and the  
fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel  
toward you (counterclockwise) with your right  
hand to lower the needle to the starting point  
of the stitching.  
Memo  
z To adjust the pressure that the presser foot  
applies to the fabric, refer to “Adjusting the  
pressure of the presser foot” (page 43).  
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Press  
(“Start/Stop” button) once.  
b
Starting to sew  
Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the  
sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted  
using either the sewing speed controller or the foot  
controller.  
1
a
“Start/Stop” button  
Note  
Important:  
X The machine starts sewing.  
z When the foot controller is plugged in,  
(“Start/Stop” button) cannot be used to start  
sewing.  
■ Using the operation buttons  
Sewing can be started and stopped using the  
operation button  
(“Start/Stop” button).  
• If you continue to hold  
(“Start/Stop”  
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or  
right to select the desired sewing speed.  
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to  
sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed  
controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.  
a
button) pressed immediately after the sewing  
starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed.  
When the end of the stitching is reached, press  
(“Start/Stop” button) once.  
c
d
1
X The machine stops sewing with the needle  
down (in the fabric).  
When you are finished sewing, raise the  
needle, and then cut the threads.  
X For details, refer to “Cutting the thread”  
(page 55).  
■ Using the foot controller  
Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot  
controller.  
a
Sewing speed controller  
Turn off the sewing machine.  
When connecting the foot controller, be sure to  
a
turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent  
the machine from accidentally being started.  
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Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on  
the side of the sewing machine.  
Once you are ready to start sewing, slowly  
press down on the foot controller.  
b
e
Pressing down on the foot controller increases  
the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the  
foot controller decreases the sewing speed.  
1
Slower  
Faster  
2
• Slowly press down on the foot controller.  
Pressing it down hard starts sewing too  
quickly.  
a
Foot controller jack  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
c
X The machine starts sewing.  
When the end of the stitching is reached,  
completely release the foot controller.  
f
g
X The machine stops sewing with the needle  
lowered (in the fabric).  
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or  
right to select the desired sewing speed.  
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to  
sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed  
controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.  
When you are finished sewing, raise the  
needle, and then cut the threads.  
d
• For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page  
55).  
1
Memo  
z When the foot controller is plugged in,  
(“Start/Stop” button) cannot be used to start  
sewing.  
z When sewing is stopped, the needle remains  
lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be  
set so that the needle will stay up when  
sewing is stopped. For details on setting the  
machine so that the needle stays up when  
sewing is stopped, refer to “Changing the  
needle stop position” (page 61).  
a
Sewing speed controller  
• The speed set using the sewing speed  
controller will be the foot controller’s  
maximum sewing speed.  
CAUTION  
● Do not allow thread or dust to  
accumulate in the foot controller,  
otherwise a fire or an electric shock may  
occur.  
● Do not place objects on the foot  
controller, otherwise damage to the  
machine or injuries may occur.  
● If the machine is not to be used for a long  
period of time, unplug the foot controller,  
otherwise a fire or an electric shock may  
occur.  
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After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button).  
c
Securing the stitching  
Keep  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”  
button) held down until you reach the  
beginning of the stitching.  
When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at  
the end of an opening or where seams do not  
overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement  
stitching to secure the end of the thread.  
Lower the needle into the fabric at the  
beginning of the stitching, and then lower the  
a
presser foot lever.  
1
a
“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button  
X While  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”  
button) is held down, reverse stitches are  
sewn.  
After sewing back to the beginning of the  
d
e
stitching, release  
(“Reverse/  
Reinforcement Stitch” button).  
X The machine stops sewing.  
Press  
(“Start/Stop” button), or press down  
Press  
(“Start/Stop” button) or press down  
b
on the foot controller.  
on the foot controller.  
X The machine starts sewing in the normal  
At this time, if  
(“Start/Stop” button) is held  
sewing direction  
down, the machine sews at a low speed.  
1
a
“Start/Stop” button  
When the end of the stitching is reached, press  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button).  
f
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page  
52).  
Keep  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”  
button) held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches  
are sewn.  
X The machine starts sewing.  
X While  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”  
button) is held down, reverse stitches are  
sewn.  
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After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn,  
g
release  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”  
Cutting the thread  
button).  
When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. The  
threads can be cut in either of two ways.  
X The machine stops sewing.  
Press  
(“Start/Stop” button), or press down  
■ Using  
(“Thread Cutter” button)  
h
on the foot controller.  
When you wish to finish the stitching, press  
(“Thread Cutter” button) once.  
At this time, if  
(“Start/Stop” button) is held  
a
down, the machine sews at a slow speed.  
X The machine starts sewing in the normal  
2
sewing direction.  
After sewing to the end of the stitching, the  
sewing machine stops.  
i
1
Press  
(“Start/Stop” button) or release foot  
controller.  
a
“Thread Cutter” button  
1
X The threads are cut and the needle is raised.  
3
4
Raise the presser foot lever.  
1
2
b
a
5
6
a
Presser foot lever  
2
Beginning of stitching  
End of stitching  
a
b
CAUTION  
● Do not press  
(“Thread Cutter”  
■ Sewing reinforcement stitches  
button) after the threads have already  
been cut, otherwise the needle may  
break, the threads may become tangled or  
damage to the machine may occur.  
When sewing stitches other than straight or  
zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse  
stitching, pressing  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement  
Stitch” button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5  
stitches on top of each other.  
Note  
z Do not press  
(“Thread Cutter” button) if  
there is no fabric under the presser foot or  
while the machine is sewing, otherwise  
damage to the machine may occur.  
2
1
a
b
Reverse stitching  
Reinforcement stitching  
Memo  
z The machine can be set so that the threads  
will be cut when sewing is finished. For  
details on setting the machine so that the  
threads are cut automatically, refer to  
“Automatically cutting the thread” (page 63).  
Memo  
z Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement  
stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that  
is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch  
Settings” (page 138).  
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■ Using the manual thread cutter  
When sewing with nylon or metallic threads, or  
other special threads, use the thread cutter on the  
side of the machine to cut the threads.  
When you wish to finish the stitching and the  
sewing machine is stopped, press  
a
(“Needle Position” button) once to raise the  
needle.  
1
a
“Needle Position” button  
X The needle is raised.  
Raise the presser foot lever.  
b
a
a
Presser foot lever  
Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine,  
and then pass the threads through the thread  
cutter to cut them.  
c
1
a
Thread cutter  
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Adjusting the Thread Tension  
The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they  
are equal.  
■ Upper thread is too loose  
Thread tension  
If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side  
of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.  
You may need to change the thread tension,  
depending on the fabric and thread being used.  
2
Note  
■ Correct thread tension  
z If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded,  
the upper thread may be too loose. In this  
case, refer to “Upper Threading” (page 28)  
and rethread the upper thread.  
The upper thread and the bobbin thread should  
cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper  
thread should be visible from the right side of the  
fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be  
visible from the wrong side of the fabric.  
5
1
1
2
2
3
4
3
a
b
c
d
Wrong side of fabric  
Right side of fabric  
Upper thread  
4
a
b
c
d
e
Wrong side of fabric  
Right side of fabric  
Upper thread  
Bobbin thread  
The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of  
the fabric.  
Bobbin thread  
■ Upper thread is too tight  
If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side  
of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.  
Note  
z If the bobbin thread was incorrectly  
threaded, the upper thread may be too tight.  
In this case, refer to “Installing the bobbin”  
(page 26) and rethread the bobbin thread.  
1
2
5
3
4
a
b
c
d
e
Wrong side of fabric  
Right side of fabric  
Upper thread  
Bobbin thread  
The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of  
the fabric.  
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To increase the thread tension, press  
c
(Thread tension key). To decrease the thread  
Changing the tension of the  
upper thread  
tension, press  
(Thread tension key).  
The tension of the upper thread can be changed using  
thread tension keys.  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
a
X The tension of the upper thread is changed.  
X The LCD comes on.  
Select a stitch.  
• If the setting is changed, the highlighting on  
the setting is erased.  
b
X A screen containing settings for the selected  
stitch appears.  
• Now you can begin sewing. Sew trial stitches  
to check the thread tension, and then change  
the setting if necessary.  
Memo  
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to  
“Selecting stitching” (page 72).  
z To reset the thread tension to its standard  
setting, select the same stitch again or  
change the setting to the highlighted value.  
• Immediately after the stitch is selected, the  
standard settings (highlighted) appear.  
z Press  
(Reset key) to return the stitch  
width, stitch length, and upper thread  
tension to their default settings.  
z The settings can be saved so that they will  
always be specified each time the utility  
stitch is selected. For details, refer to “Saving  
stitch settings” (page 64).  
Note  
z If the upper thread is not threaded correctly  
or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it  
may not be possible to set the correct thread  
tension. If the correct thread tension cannot  
be achieved, rethread the upper thread and  
insert the bobbin correctly.  
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Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length  
The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a  
stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selected. For details on the range of  
values within which the width and length can be set, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 138).  
Adjusting the stitch width  
The stitch width (zigzag width) can be adjusted to  
make the stitch wider or narrower.  
2
–
+
Turn on the sewing machine.  
a
• If the setting is changed, the highlighted  
value is erased.  
Memo  
X The LCD comes on.  
z To reset the stitch width to its standard  
setting, select the same stitch again or  
change the setting to the highlighted value.  
Select a stitch.  
b
X A screen containing settings for the selected  
z Press  
(Reset key) to return the stitch  
stitch appears.  
width, stitch length, and upper thread  
tension to their default settings.  
z If the straight stitch (left needle position or  
triple stretch stitch) was selected, changing  
the stitch width changes the needle position.  
Increasing the width moves the needle to the  
right; reducing the width moves the needle  
to the left.  
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to  
“Selecting stitching” (page 72).  
z The settings can be saved so that they will  
always be specified each time the utility  
stitch is selected. For details, refer to “Saving  
stitch settings” (page 64).  
z The sewing machine can be set so that the  
stitch width can easily be changed with the  
sewing speed controller. For details, refer to  
“Satin stitching using the sewing speed  
controller” (page 106).  
• Immediately after the stitch is selected, the  
standard settings (highlighted) appear.  
To make the stitch width narrower, press  
(Stitch width key). To make the stitch width  
c
wider, press  
(Stitch width key).  
z
indicates that the setting cannot be  
adjusted.  
CAUTION  
X The stitch width is changed.  
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly  
turn the handwheel toward you and  
check that the needle does not touch the  
presser foot. If the needle hits the presser  
foot, the needle may bend or break.  
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To make the stitch length shorter, press  
c
Adjusting the stitch length  
(Stitch length key). To make the stitch length  
longer, press (Stitch length key).  
The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch  
longer or shorter.  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
a
X The stitch length is changed.  
X The LCD comes on.  
Select a stitch.  
b
X A screen containing settings for the selected  
stitch appears.  
–
+
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to  
“Selecting stitching” (page 72).  
• If the setting is changed, the highlighted  
value is erased.  
• Immediately after the stitch is selected, the  
standard settings (highlighted) appear.  
Memo  
z To reset the stitch length to its standard  
setting, select the same stitch again or  
change the setting to the highlighted value.  
z Press  
(Reset key) to return the stitch  
width, stitch length, and upper thread  
tension to their default settings.  
z The settings can be saved so that they will  
always be specified each time the utility  
stitch is selected. For details, refer to “Saving  
stitch settings” (page 64).  
z
indicates that the setting cannot be  
adjusted.  
CAUTION  
● If the stitches are bunched together,  
increase the stitch length. Continuing to  
sew with the stitches bunched together  
may result in the needle bending or  
breaking.  
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Useful Functions  
Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below.  
Changing the needle stop  
position  
Automatically sewing reverse/  
reinforcement stitches  
When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to  
leave the needle lowered in the fabric when sewing is  
stopped. However, the machine can be set to instead  
leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped.  
The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew  
reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and  
end of the stitching.Whether reverse stitches or  
reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch  
that is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch Settings”  
(page 138).  
2
Turn on the sewing machine.  
a
Turn on the sewing machine.  
a
X The LCD comes on.  
X The LCD comes on.  
Press  
(Needle stop position key).  
b
Select a stitch.  
X
(Needle stop position key) lights up,  
b
and the machine is now set to stop with the  
needle in the raised position.  
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to  
“Selecting stitching” (page 72).  
• To return the machine to the setting where  
the needle is stopped in the lowered position,  
press  
(Needle stop position key) until the  
key is no longer lit.  
• Even after the sewing machine is turned off,  
the needle stop position setting is not  
cancelled.  
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Press  
(Automatic reverse/reinforcement  
After reaching the end of the stitching, press  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button)  
once.  
This step is not necessary if a stitch such as  
those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is  
selected where reinforcement stitches are  
automatically sewn.  
c
e
stitch key).  
This step is not necessary if a stitch such as  
those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is  
selected where reinforcement stitches are  
automatically sewn.  
1
X
(Automatic reverse/reinforcement  
stitch key) lights up, and the sewing machine  
is set for automatic reverse/reinforcement  
stitching.  
a
“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button  
X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are  
sewn, the sewing machine stops.  
• To turn automatic reverse/reinforcement  
stitching off, press (Automatic reverse/  
reinforcement stitch key) until the key is no  
longer lit.  
• When the sewing machine is turned off, the  
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching  
setting is cancelled.  
Position the fabric under the presser foot, and  
d
then press  
(“Start/Stop” button) once.  
Memo  
z Reverse/reinforcement stitches WILL NOT  
be sewn until  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement  
(“Start/Stop”  
Stitch” button) is pressed.  
button) may be pressed to stop stitching  
when needed such as for pivoting corners.  
1
a
“Start/Stop” button  
X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are  
sewn, the machine starts sewing.  
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Position the fabric under the presser foot, and  
d
then press  
(“Start/Stop” button) once.  
Automatically cutting the  
thread  
The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut  
the threads at the end of the stitching. This is called  
“programmed thread-cutting”. If programmed thread-  
cutting is set, automatic reverse/reinforcement  
stitching is also set. This setting is convenient if a  
stitch for sewing buttonholes or bar tacks is selected.  
1
a
“Start/Stop” button  
2
Turn on the sewing machine.  
X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are  
a
sewn, the machine starts sewing.  
After reaching the end of the stitching, press  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button)  
once.  
e
This step is not necessary if a stitch such as  
those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is  
selected where reinforcement stitches are  
automatically sewn.  
X The LCD comes on.  
Select a stitch.  
b
1
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to  
“Selecting stitching” (page 72).  
a
“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button  
Press  
(Automatic thread cutting key).  
c
X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are  
sewn, the sewing machine stops and cuts the  
thread.  
X
(Automatic thread cutting key) and  
(Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch  
key) light up, and the sewing machine is set  
for programmed thread-cutting and  
The thread is cut here.  
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching.  
Memo  
z Reverse/reinforcement stitches WILL NOT  
be sewn and the thread will not  
• To turn off programmed thread-cutting, press  
(Automatic thread cutting key) until the  
key is no longer lit.  
automatically be cut until  
(“Reverse/  
Reinforcement Stitch” button) is pressed.  
(“Start/Stop” button) may be pressed to  
stop stitching when needed such as for  
pivoting corners.  
• When the sewing machine is turned off, the  
programmed thread-cutting setting is  
cancelled.  
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Press (Manual memory key).  
b
Saving stitch settings  
X “Saving...” appears while the settings for the  
thread tension, stitch width and stitch length  
are being saved.  
Adjusted thread tension and stitch width and length  
settings can be saved so that they will be specified  
each time the stitch is selected. The various settings  
can be saved for each utility stitch.  
X After the settings for the thread tension,  
stitch width and stitch length are saved, the  
initial stitch screen appears again.  
Select the stitch, and then adjust the thread  
tension and stitch width and length.  
• The next time that the stitch is selected, the  
saved settings are the first ones that are  
displayed.  
a
To adjust the thread tension, press  
(Thread tension keys). To adjust the stitch  
width, press or (Stitch width keys). To  
or  
• To clear the saved settings and return the  
thread tension and stitch width and length to  
adjust the stitch length, press  
length keys).  
or  
(Stitch  
their default settings, press  
To use the default settings the next time that  
the stitch is selected, press (Manual  
memory key) to save the settings.  
(Reset key).  
3
1
2
a
b
c
Thread tension keys  
Stitch width keys  
Stitch length keys  
1
2
3
a
b
c
Upper thread tension  
Stitch width (mm)  
Stitch length (mm)  
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to  
“Selecting stitching” (page 72).  
• For details on changing the thread tension,  
refer to “Changing the tension of the upper  
thread” (page 58).  
X The thread tension and stitch width and  
length are changed.  
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■ Using the knee lifter  
Hands-free raising and  
lowering of the presser foot  
Stop the sewing machine.  
a
b
• Do not use the knee lifter while the sewing  
machine is operating.  
Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the  
presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free  
to handle the fabric.  
With your knee, press the knee lifter to the  
right.  
Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right.  
2
■ Installing the knee lifter  
Turn off the sewing machine.  
a
Insert the knee lifter into its jack on the front  
of the sewing machine in the lower-right  
b
X The presser foot is raised.  
corner.  
Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the  
notches in the jack, and then insert the knee  
lifter as far as possible.  
Release the knee lifter.  
c
X The presser foot is lowered.  
CAUTION  
● While sewing, keep your knee away from  
the knee lifter. If the knee lifter is pressed  
while the sewing machine is operating,  
the needle may break or the machine may  
be damaged.  
2
1
a
b
Tabs  
Notches  
Note  
z If the knee lifter is not fully inserted into its  
jack, it may fall out while the sewing  
machine is operating.  
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Useful Sewing Tips  
Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips  
when sewing your project.  
Trial sewing  
Sewing curves  
After you have set up the machine with the thread  
and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being  
sewn, the machine automatically sets the thread  
tension and stitch length and width for the stitch that  
is selected. However, a trial piece of fabric should be  
sewn since, depending on the type of fabric and  
stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be  
achieved.  
Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing  
direction to sew around the curve. For details on  
sewing with an even seam allowance, refer to  
“Sewing an even seam allowance” (page 68).  
For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread  
that are the same as those used for your project, and  
check the thread tension and stitch length and width.  
Since the results differ depending on the type of  
stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn,  
perform the trial sewing under the same conditions  
that will be used with your project.  
When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag  
stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain  
a finer stitch.  
Changing the sewing direction  
When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the  
sewing machine.  
a
Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the  
needle remained up when the machine stopped  
sewing, press  
(“Needle Position” button) to  
lower the needle.  
Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the  
fabric.  
b
Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.  
Lower the presser foot lever and continue  
sewing.  
c
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Release the presser foot locking pin (black  
button).  
d
Sewing thick fabrics  
X The presser foot remains level, allowing the  
■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot  
fabric to be fed.  
If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser  
foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to  
bring the presser foot to its highest position.  
2
X After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will  
return to its original angle.  
CAUTION  
● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch)  
thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed  
with too much force, the needle may  
bend or break.  
■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does  
not feed at the beginning of stitching  
The fabric may not feed when thick seams are  
being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as  
shown below. In this case, use the presser foot  
locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag  
foot “J”) so that the presser foot remains level  
while sewing, allowing the fabric to be fed  
smoothly.  
Sewing thin fabrics  
When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become  
misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this  
occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under  
the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When  
you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.  
a
a
Sewing direction  
1
Raise the presser foot lever.  
a
b
Align the beginning of stitching, and then  
position the fabric.  
a
Stabilizer material or paper  
While holding zigzag foot “J” level, hold the  
presser foot locking pin (black button on the  
left side) pressed in, and lower the presser foot  
lever.  
Sewing stretch fabrics  
c
First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew  
without stretching the fabric.  
1
1
a
Presser foot holding pin (black button)  
a
Basting  
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■ Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking  
The markings on the needle plate show the distance  
Sewing leathers or vinyl  
fabrics  
from the needle position of a seam sewn with the  
straight stitch (left needle position). Sew while keeping  
the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking in the  
needle plate. The distance between the markings in  
the upper scale is 1/8 inch (3 mm) and the distance  
between the markings in the grid is 5 mm (3/16 inch).  
When sewing the fabrics that may stick to the presser  
foot such as leathers or coated fabrics, change the  
presser foot to the non stick foot.  
5
1
4
2
3
1
6
a
Leather  
Sewing an even seam  
allowance  
a
Seam  
d
Inches  
b
c
Presser foot  
Centimeters  
e
f
Needle plate  
16 mm (5/8 inch)  
To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam  
allowance is to the right of the presser foot, and the  
edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge  
of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate.  
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener  
■ Aligning the fabric with the presser foot  
Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser  
foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric.  
CAUTION  
● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop  
fastener which is for sewing. If the glue is  
attached to the needle or the bobbin hook  
race, it may cause malfunction.  
● If the hook-and-loop fastener is sewn with  
the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle  
may bend or break.  
1
2
a
b
Seam  
Presser foot  
Note  
z Before start sewing, baste together the fabric  
■ Aligning the fabric with the stitch guide foot  
Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric  
aligned with a desired position of markings on the  
stitch guide foot.  
and the hook-and-loop fastener.  
Make sure that the needle passes through the hook-and-loop  
fastener by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into  
the hook-and-loop fastener before sewing. And then, sew the  
edge of the hook-and-loop fastener at a slow speed.  
If the needle does not pass through the hook-and-loop fastener,  
replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics (page 38).  
1
2
3
a
b
c
Seam  
Stitch guide foot  
Markings  
a
Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener  
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UTILITY STITCHES  
The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter.  
Selecting Stitching...............................70 Reinforcement Stitching....................108  
Selecting stitch types and patterns.......70  
Selecting stitching ..........................72  
Overcasting Stitches............................76  
Triple stretch stitching..................108  
Bar tack stitching..........................108  
Darning ........................................110  
Eyelet Stitching..................................112  
Sewing overcasting stitches  
using overcasting foot “G”.............76 Horizontal Stitching ..........................113  
Sewing overcasting stitches  
Decorative Stitching..........................115  
using zigzag foot “J” ......................77  
Sewing overcasting stitches using the  
side cutter ......................................78  
Basic Stitching.....................................80  
Fagoting........................................116  
Scallop stitching ...........................117  
Smocking......................................117  
Shell tuck stitching .......................118  
Joining..........................................119  
Heirloom stitching........................119  
Sewing the Various Built-In  
Basting ...........................................80  
Basic stitching ................................81  
Blind Hem Stitching ............................82  
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing....84  
Decorative Patterns...........................122  
Buttonhole sewing..........................85  
Button sewing ................................89  
Zipper Insertion...................................91  
Inserting a centered zipper ............91  
Inserting a side zipper....................93  
Zipper/piping Insertion .......................96  
Inserting a centered zipper ............96  
Inserting a piping ...........................97  
Sewing Stretch Fabrics  
Sewing beautiful patterns.............122  
Sewing patterns............................122  
Combining patterns......................123  
Repeat sewing patterns.................124  
Checking the selected pattern ......124  
Changing the pattern size.............125  
Changing the stitch density ..........126  
Changing the pattern length.........127  
Shifting patterns ...........................128  
Mirror imaging the pattern...........129  
Saving patterns.............................130  
Retrieving a pattern......................130  
Realigning the pattern ..................131  
Designing a Pattern ...........................133  
and Elastic Tape...................................98  
Stretch stitching .............................98  
Elastic attaching .............................98  
Appliqué, Patchwork  
and Quilt Stitching ............................100  
Drawing a sketch of the pattern...133  
Entering the pattern data..............134  
Examples of designs......................136  
Appliqué stitching ........................101  
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching.......102  
Piecing .........................................102  
Quilting........................................104  
Free-motion quilting.....................105  
Satin stitching using the sewing  
speed controller ...........................106  
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Selecting Stitching  
You can select any of the various types of stitching available.  
† Preset utility stitch  
The most frequently used utility stitches  
have been assigned to the numeric keys.  
These stitches can be selected simply by  
Selecting stitch types and  
patterns  
pressing the key.  
A stitch can be selected from the following types  
available.  
† Saved patterns  
Stitch patterns can be selected through either direct  
select (by pressing the key for a specific stitch) or  
Frequently used patterns and combined  
patterns can be saved on the machine's  
memory and easily retrieved using  
(Preset utility stitch/saved pattern key) and  
the numeric keys. For details, refer to  
“Saving patterns” (page 130).  
number selection (by entering the number for the  
stitch pattern).  
For details on the types of stitches available, refer to  
“Stitch Settings” (page 138).  
■ Direct selection  
After pressing  
(Preset utility stitch/saved  
■ Number selection  
After pressing (Utility stitch key),  
(Decorative stitch key) or (Character stitch  
pattern key) to select the stitch mode, press the  
numeric key assigned with the desired stitch.  
With direct selection, there are two stitch modes:  
key) to select the stitch mode, use the numeric  
keys to type in the number for the desired stitch.  
preset utility stitch mode  
and saved pattern  
mode  
. When the machine is turned on or  
(Preset utility stitch/saved pattern  
when the  
key) is pressed, the machine enters preset utility  
stitch mode, indicated by in the lower-left  
corner of the screen. To enter saved pattern  
1
2
/
/
3
4
/
mode, indicated by  
the screen, press the  
in the lower-left corner of  
(Preset utility stitch/  
a
Utility stitch key  
Decorative stitch key  
Character stitch key  
Numeric keys  
b
c
d
saved pattern key). Each press of  
utility stitch/saved pattern key) switches the mode  
between the preset utility stitch mode and  
(Preset  
†
Utility stitches (No.01-71)  
There are 71 utility stitches, including  
straight stitches, overcasting stitches and  
buttonhole stitches.  
saved pattern mode  
.
1
/
2
a
b
Preset utility stitch/saved pattern key  
Numeric keys  
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†
Decorative stitches  
†
Character stitches  
There are three character stitch modes: Gothic  
font mode , Script font mode and  
outline style mode  
There are two decorative stitch modes: decorative  
stitch 1 mode  
.
and decorative stitch 2 mode  
.
If  
decorative stitch 1 mode  
(Decorative stitch key) is pressed twice,  
decorative stitch 2 mode is selected. Each  
(Decorative stitch key) switches the  
(Decorative stitch key) is pressed once,  
If  
Gothic font mode  
(Character stitch key) is pressed twice, Script font  
mode is selected. If (Character stitch  
key) is pressed three times, outline style mode  
is selected. Each press of (Character  
stitch key) switches the mode between the Gothic  
font mode , Script font mode and  
outline style mode  
(Character stitch key) is pressed once,  
is selected. If  
is selected. If  
press of  
mode between decorative stitch 1 mode  
and  
decorative stitch 2 mode  
.
Decorative stitches (No.01-31)  
There are 31 decorative stitches, including  
hearts, leaves and flowers.  
.
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Gothic font (No.01-97)  
Satin stitches (No.32-47)  
There are 16 satin stitches.  
There are 97 characters, including letters,  
symbols and numbers, in the Gothic font.  
Step patterns (No.48-49)  
Script font (No.01-97)  
There are 97 characters, including letters,  
symbols and numbers, in the Script font.  
Satin stitches (No.32-47) can be shifted to  
the left or right by half the width of the  
pattern, allowing you to create a step-  
shaped pattern. Select stitch No. 48 or 49  
to specify how the patterns are shifted.For  
details, refer to “Shifting patterns” (page  
128).  
Outline style (No.01-97)  
There are 97 characters, including letters,  
symbols and numbers, in the outline style.  
Cross-stitches (No.50-59)  
There are 10 types of cross-stitches.  
Decorative satin stitches (No.60-69)  
There are 10 decorative satin stitches.  
My Custom Stitch (No.99)  
You can design original stitches. (For  
details, refer to “Designing a Pattern”  
(page 133).)  
Utility decorative stitches (No.01–39)  
Some utility stitches can be used as  
decorative stitches. There are 39 of these  
stitches.  
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After selecting the stitch mode, select the  
stitch pattern.  
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Selecting stitching  
■ With direct selection  
Using the operation panel keys, select the desired  
stitch. Ten of the most often used utility stitches can  
quickly be selected with the numeric keys.  
Right after turning the power on, the straight stitch  
(left needle position) is selected.  
With direct selection, there are two stitch modes:  
preset utility stitch mode  
mode  
and saved pattern  
.
The machine can also be set to select the straight  
stitch (center needle position). For details, refer to  
“Changing the settings” (page 19).  
Press  
(Preset utility stitch/saved pattern  
a
key) to select the stitch mode.  
: Preset utility stitch  
The 10 stitch patterns printed on the  
Determine the stitch that you wish to use.  
a
• For the numbers of the various stitches, refer  
to the stitch pattern plate and “Stitch Settings”  
(page 138).  
numeric keys can be selected directly.  
When  
of the screen when the machine is turned  
on or when the (Preset utility stitch/  
appears in the lower-left corner  
1
saved pattern key) is pressed.  
: Saved patterns  
The 10 stitch patterns saved with the  
numeric keys can be selected directly.  
When  
appears in the lower-left corner  
(Preset utility  
of the screen when  
stitch/saved pattern key) is pressed.  
a
Stitch pattern plate  
X When a direct selection mode is selected,  
(Preset utility stitch/saved pattern key)  
lights up.  
Determine which presser foot should be used  
with the selected stitch.  
The presser feet are stored in the accessory  
b
compartment.  
X After the icon for the selected stitch mode  
appears in the center of the screen, a screen  
for selecting the stitch appears with the icon  
for the stitch mode in the lower-left corner.  
However, when the machine is turned on,  
appears only in the lower-left corner of  
the screen and does not appear in the center  
of the screen.  
• For details on the stitches that can be sewn  
with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch Settings”  
(page 138).  
Attach the presser foot.  
c
d
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
†
Example: preset utility stitch  
X The straight stitch (left needle position) is  
shown selected in the LCD.  
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Press the key assigned with the stitch to select  
the stitch.  
Character stitches  
b
: Gothic font  
• Continue with step  
f
(on page 74).  
97 letter, symbol and numbers are  
available.  
When  
■ With number selection  
There are three modes of stitches that can be  
(Character stitch key) is  
pressed once.  
selected by number: utility stitch mode  
decorative stitch mode and character stitch  
mode  
In addition, there are two decorative stitch modes  
: decorative stitch 1 mode and  
,
: Script font  
97 letter, symbol and numbers are  
available.  
.
When  
(Character stitch key) is  
pressed twice.  
decorative stitch 2 mode  
character stitch modes  
, Script font mode  
. There are three  
: Gothic font mode  
and outline style  
: Outline style  
97 letter, symbol and numbers are  
available.  
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When  
(Character stitch key) is  
mode  
.
pressed three times.  
X A pressed key lights up.  
Press the stitch mode key for the stitch that  
you wish to use.  
a
X After the icon for the selected stitch mode  
appears in the center of the screen, a screen  
for selecting the stitch appears with the icon  
for the stitch mode in the lower-left corner.  
Utility stitches  
: 71 utility stitches are available.  
†
Example: decorative stitches  
Decorative stitches  
: 69 stitches, including decorative  
stitches, satin stitches, step patterns,  
cross stitch and decorative satin  
stitches, are available.  
When  
(Decorative stitch key) is  
pressed once.  
: 39 utility decorative stitches are  
available.  
Memo  
z When pressing a stitch mode key multiple  
times, continue pressing the key after the  
icon for the stitch mode appears in the  
lower-left corner of the screen.  
When  
(Decorative stitch key) is  
pressed twice.  
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Use the numeric keys to type in the two-digit  
number for the desired stitch.  
For stitches 01 through 09, the stitch can also  
■ To select a different stitch  
b
Check the icon in the lower-left corner of the  
screen for the current mode.  
be selected by using the numeric keys to type in  
a one-digit number, then pressing  
key).  
(OK  
X After the entered number appears in the  
The current mode is indicated.  
center of the screen, the stitch is selected.  
†
Example  
†
To select a stitch in the same mode as the  
current one  
• In the utility stitch mode, simply type in the  
number for the desired stitch.  
• In the decorative stitch mode and character  
stitch mode, press  
(Cancel/clear key) to  
cancel the stitch, and then type in the  
number for the desired stitch.  
• For the numbers of the various stitches, refer  
to the stitch pattern plate and “Stitch Settings”  
(page 138).  
• However, if the currently selected stitch was  
sewn at least one time, typing in a stitch  
number switches to the new stitch, even if  
the previous stitch was not canceled.  
• If the first number (tens when entering two-  
digit numbers, ones when entering one-digit  
numbers) was incorrectly entered, press  
(Cancel/clear key) to erase the entered  
number.  
Memo  
z Patterns can be combined by selecting a  
different decorative stitch while a stitch is  
selected. For details, refer to “Saving  
patterns” (page 130).  
• If an incorrect two-digit number was entered,  
an error beep is sounded, and the entered  
number is cleared.  
If necessary, specify the setting for automatic  
reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the  
stitch length, etc.  
f
†
To select a stitch in a different mode as the  
current one  
• For details on sewing with each of the utility  
stitches, begin on page 76.  
• After selecting a different mode, type in the  
number for the desired stitch. (Refer to steps  
e
on pages 72 through 74.)  
Note  
When switching from the utility stitch mode to  
the decorative stitch or character stitch mode or  
the other way around, all stitches that have been  
selected are erased so that a new stitch can be  
selected. In order to prevent stitches from  
incorrectly being erased, the following  
z When a stitch is selected, the icon for the  
presser foot that should be used appears in  
the screen. Check that the correct presser  
foot is attached before starting to sew. If the  
wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the  
sewing machine, attach the correct presser  
foot, and then select the desired stitch again.  
confirmation message appears.  
Memo  
z For details on adjusting the stitch width and  
length, refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width  
and Length” (page 59).  
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• To erase the stitch and select a different one,  
press  
(OK key), and then change the  
stitch mode.  
• To stop the current stitch from being erased,  
press  
(Cancel/clear key) to return to the  
previous screen.  
Memo  
z After changing stitch settings such as the  
stitch length and width or after combining  
patterns, the stitch pattern can be saved with  
its current settings. For details, refer to  
“Saving patterns” (page 130).  
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Overcasting Stitches  
Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent fabric from fraying. Fifteen stitches are  
available for overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the  
presser foot that is used.  
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”  
Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot “G”.  
Numeric  
Key  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Pattern  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Preventing fraying in  
medium weight and  
thin fabrics  
11  
3.5  
2.5–5.0  
2.0  
1.0–4.0  
(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Overcasting 12  
5.0  
2.5–5.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
G
stitch  
(3/16) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Preventing fraying in  
thick fabrics and  
fabrics that fray easily  
13  
5.0  
3.5–5.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
–
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Attach overcasting foot “G”.  
Sew with the edge of the fabric against the  
presser foot guide.  
a
d
G
1
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
Select a stitch.  
b
c
a
Needle drop point  
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
CAUTION  
Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric  
against the guide of the presser foot, and then  
lower the presser foot lever.  
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly  
turn the handwheel toward you  
(counterclockwise) and check that the  
needle does not touch the presser foot. If  
the needle hits the presser foot, the  
needle may bend or break.  
a
a
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Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”  
Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “J”.  
Numeric  
Key  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Pattern  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Zigzag stitch  
(center  
Preventing fraying  
(center baseline/  
reverse stitching)  
07  
08  
3.5  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
0.0–4.0  
(0–3/16)  
(1/8)  
(1/16)  
needle  
position)  
Preventing fraying  
(right baseline/  
reinforcement  
stitching)  
Zigzag stitch  
(right needle  
position)  
3.5  
2.5–5.0  
1.4  
0.3–4.0  
–
–
(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
09  
10  
14  
2-point  
zigzag stitch  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
3
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Preventing fraying in  
thick fabrics and  
stretch fabrics  
J
3-point  
zigzag stitch  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Preventing fraying in  
stretch fabrics  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.5–4.0  
–
–
–
(3/32) (1/32–3/16)  
Preventing fraying in  
thick fabrics and  
stretch fabrics  
15  
16  
Overcasting  
stitch  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.5–4.0  
(3/32) (1/32–3/16)  
Preventing fraying in  
stretch fabrics  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
4.0  
1.0–4.0  
(3/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
a
1
J
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
a
Needle drop point  
Select a stitch.  
b
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
Memo  
z For best results when sewing stretch fabrics,  
decrease the pressure of the presser foot. For  
details, refer to “Adjusting the pressure of the  
presser foot” (page 43).  
Sew along the edge of the fabric with the  
needle dropping off the edge at the right.  
a
a
Needle drop point  
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Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter  
Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Five stitches can be  
used to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter.  
Pattern  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
63  
64  
Sewing straight stitches while  
cutting the fabric  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–2.5  
(0–3/32)  
2.5  
0.2–5.0  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
Sewing zigzag stitches while  
cutting the fabric  
3.5  
(1/8)  
3.5–5.0  
(1/8–3/16) (1/16)  
1.4  
0.0–4.0  
(0–3/16)  
Preventing fraying in thin and  
medium weight fabrics while  
cutting the fabric  
65  
Overcasting  
stitch  
3.5  
(1/8)  
3.5–5.0  
2.0  
1.0–4.0  
S
(1/8–3/16) (1/16) ( 1/16–3/16)  
66  
67  
Preventing fraying in thick  
5.0  
3.5–5.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) ( 1/16–3/16)  
fabrics while cutting the fabric  
Preventing fraying in thick  
fabrics while cutting the fabric  
5.0  
3.5–5.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) ( 1/16–3/16)  
Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter  
onto the needle clamp screw.  
d
a
Remove the presser foot.  
b
a
b
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
a
b
Connecting fork  
Needle clamp screw  
Lower the presser foot lever, and then  
manually thread the needle.  
Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin  
is aligned with the notch in the presser foot  
holder, and then slowly lower the presser foot  
lever.  
e
• The needle threader cannot be used. If the  
needle threader is used with the side cutter,  
the sewing machine may be damaged.  
Raise the presser foot lever.  
c
b
a
a
b
Notch in presser foot holder  
Pin  
X The side cutter is attached.  
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Raise the presser foot lever to check that the  
side cutter is securely attached.  
Position the fabric in the side cutter.  
The cut in the fabric should be positioned over  
the guide plate of the side cutter.  
f
g
j
Pass the upper thread under the side cutter,  
and then pull it out toward the rear of the  
sewing machine.  
a
a
Guide plate  
• If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the  
fabric will not be cut.  
Lower the presser foot lever, and then start  
sewing.  
Select a stitch.  
k
h
3
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
CAUTION  
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly  
turn the handwheel toward you  
(counterclockwise) and check that the  
needle does not touch the presser foot. If  
the needle hits the presser foot, the  
needle may bend or break.  
X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching  
is sewn.  
• If the stitching is sewn in a straight line, the  
seam allowance will be about 5 mm  
(3/16 inch).  
Make a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in  
the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.  
i
1
1
a
5 mm (3/16 inch)  
a
2 cm (3/4 inch)  
Memo  
z The side cutter can cut as much as one layer  
of 13-oz. denim.  
z After using the side cutter, clean it by  
removing any lint or dust.  
z If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric,  
use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to  
the cutting edge of the cutter.  
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Basic Stitching  
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching.  
Numeric  
Key  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Pattern  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Basting stitch  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
06  
01  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
20  
5-30  
–
–
Temporarily securing  
(3/4) (3/16-1-3/16)  
Basic stitching and  
sewing gathers or  
pintucks (left baseline/  
reverse stitching)  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2-5.0  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
Straightstitch  
(left needle  
position)  
Basic stitching and  
sewing gathers or  
pintucks (left baseline/  
reinforcement  
02  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2-5.0  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
J
stitching)  
Basic stitching and  
sewing gathers or  
pintucks (center  
baseline/reverse  
stitching)  
Straightstitch  
(center  
03  
04  
3.5  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2-5.0  
(1/8)  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
needle  
position)  
Reinforcing seams  
and sewing stretch  
fabrics  
Triple stretch  
stitch  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.5–4.0  
(3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Start sewing.  
c
Basting  
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page  
52).  
Sew basting with a stitch length between 5 mm  
(3/16 inch) and 30 mm (1-3/16 inches).  
1
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
a
J
a
5-30 mm (3/16-1-3/16 inches)  
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
06  
Select stitch  
.
b
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
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■ Changing the needle position  
Basic stitching  
The needle position used as the baseline is  
different for the straight stitch (left needle  
position) and the straight stitch (center needle  
position).  
Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.  
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
b
1
2
J
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
a
b
Straight stitch (left needle position)  
Straight stitch (center needle position)  
Select a stitch.  
When the stitch width of the straight stitch (left  
needle position) is set to its standard setting  
(0.0 mm), the distance from the needle position to  
the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm  
(1/2 inch). If the stitch width is changed (between  
0 and 7.0 mm (1/4 inch)), the needle position will  
also change. By changing the stitch width and  
sewing with the right side of the presser foot  
aligned with the edge of the fabric, a seam  
allowance can be sewn with a fixed width.  
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
3
Lower the needle into the fabric at the  
beginning of the stitching.  
d
e
Start sewing.  
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page  
52).  
• For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement  
stitches, refer to “Securing the stitching”  
(page 54).  
1
0.0  
2.0  
5.5  
7.0  
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.  
f
• For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page  
55).  
3
4
5
6
2
a
b
Stitch width setting  
Distance from the needle position to the right  
side of the presser foot  
12.0 mm (1/2 inch)  
10.0 mm (3/8 inch)  
6.5 mm (1/4 inch)  
c
d
e
f
5.0 mm (3/16 inch)  
• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width”  
(page 59).  
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Blind Hem Stitching  
Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching.  
Numeric  
Key  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Pattern  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Blind hem stitching on  
medium weight  
fabrics  
17  
18  
00  
(0)  
2.0  
1.0–3.5  
3← – 3→  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8)  
Blind hem  
stitch  
R
Blind hem stitching on  
stretch fabrics  
00  
(0)  
2.0  
1.0–3.5  
–
3← – 3→  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8)  
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure.  
Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the  
hem, and then baste it about 5 mm (3/16 inch)  
from the edge of the fabric.  
Attach blind hem foot “R”.  
a
c
R
4
2
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
3
1
Select a stitch.  
d
e
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
a
b
c
d
Wrong side of fabric  
Basting stitching  
Desired edge of hem  
5 mm (3/16 inch)  
Position the fabric with the edge of the folded  
hem against the guide of the presser foot, and  
then lower the presser foot lever.  
Fold back the fabric along the basting, and  
then position the fabric with the wrong side  
facing up.  
b
2
3
1
2
a
b
c
Wrong side of fabric  
Fold of hem  
Guide  
1
a
b
Wrong side of fabric  
Basting  
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Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly  
catches the fold of the hem.  
■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold  
f
The needle is too far to the right.  
Press  
(of the Stitch width keys) to  
increase the stitch width so that the needle  
slightly catches the fold of the hem.  
1
a
Needle drop point  
3
1
2
1
+
–
a
b
Wrong side of fabric  
Right side of fabric  
• For details on changing the stitch width, refer  
to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length”  
(page 59).  
Sew with the fold of the hem against the  
presser foot guide.  
a
Stitch width  
g
h
■ If the needle catches too much of the hem  
fold  
Remove the basting stitching.  
The needle is too far to the left.  
Press  
(of the Stitch width keys) to  
decrease the stitch width so that the needle  
slightly catches the fold of the hem.  
1
2
a
b
Wrong side of fabric  
Right side of fabric  
Memo  
z For best results when sewing stretch fabrics,  
decrease the pressure of the presser foot. For  
details, refer to “Adjusting the pressure of the  
presser foot” (page 43).  
1
2
a
b
Wrong side of fabric  
Right side of fabric  
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Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing  
Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Eleven stitches are available for sewing one-step  
buttonholes and one stitch for sewing on buttons.  
Numeric  
Key  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Pattern  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Horizontal  
buttonholes on thin  
and medium weight  
fabrics  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
48  
49  
5.0  
3.0–5.0  
0.4  
0.2–1.0  
–
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)  
Horizontal  
buttonholes on areas  
that are subject to  
strain  
5.0  
3.0–5.0  
0.4  
0.2–1.0  
–
–
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)  
Horizontal  
buttonholes on thick  
fabrics  
50  
51  
5.0  
3.0–5.0  
0.4  
0.2–1.0  
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)  
Buttonholes with bar  
tacks on both ends for  
stabilized fabrics  
5.0  
3.0–5.0  
0.4  
0.2–1.0  
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)  
52  
53  
54  
Buttonholes for stretch  
or knit fabrics  
6.0  
3.0–6.0  
1.0  
0.5–2.0  
Buttonhole  
stitch  
–
–
–
A
(15/64) (1/8–15/64) (1/16) (1/32–1/16)  
Buttonholes for stretch  
fabrics  
6.0  
3.0–6.0  
1.5  
1.0–3.0  
(15/64) (1/8–15/64) (1/16) (1/16–1/8)  
5.0  
0.0–6.0  
2.0  
0.2–4.0  
Bound buttonholes  
(3/16) (0–15/64) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Keyhole buttonholes  
for thick or plush  
fabrics  
55  
56  
7.0  
3.0–7.0  
0.5  
0.3–1.0  
–
–
(1/4)  
(1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)  
Keyhole buttonholes  
for medium weight  
and thick fabrics  
7.0  
(1/4)  
3.0–7.0  
0.5  
0.3–1.0  
(1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)  
Horizontal buttonhole  
for thick or plush  
fabrics  
57  
61  
7.0  
3.0–7.0  
0.5  
0.3–1.0  
–
–
(1/4)  
(1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)  
Button-  
sewing stitch  
3.5  
2.5–4.5  
Button sewing  
–
–
M
(1/8) (3/32–3/16)  
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Buttonhole sewing  
The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button).  
Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.  
1
1
1
3
1
a
Reinforcement stitching  
The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is  
used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below.  
Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position  
and length of the buttonhole.  
a
2
1
1
2
5
a
b
Marks on fabric  
Button hole sewing  
3
Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole  
foot “A”, and then insert the button that will  
be put through the buttonhole.  
4
b
A
a
b
c
d
e
Button guide plate  
Presser foot scale  
Pin  
Marks on buttonhole foot  
5 mm (3/16 inch)  
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■ If the button does not fit in the button guide  
Position the fabric with the front end of the  
buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on  
the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then  
lower the presser foot lever.  
e
plate  
Add together the diameter and thickness of  
the button, and then set the button guide  
plate to the calculated length. (The distance  
between the markings on the presser foot  
scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)  
1
A
1
2
a
b
Mark on fabric  
Red marks on buttonhole foot  
Pass the upper thread down through the hole in  
the presser foot.  
2
3
• When lowering the presser foot, do not push  
in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the  
buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct  
size.  
a
b
Presser foot scale  
Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of  
button)  
5 mm (3/16 inch)  
c
Example: For a button with a diameter of  
15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm  
(3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set  
to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale.  
1
2
a
a
b
10 mm (3/8 inch)  
15 mm (9/16 inch)  
a
Do not reduce the gap.  
X The size of the buttonhole is set.  
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as  
possible.  
f
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.  
c
d
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
Select a stitch.  
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
a
a
Buttonhole lever  
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the  
bracket on the buttonhole foot.  
1
2
a
b
Buttonhole lever  
Bracket  
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Gently hold the end of the upper thread in  
your left hand, and then start sewing.  
Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and  
open the buttonhole.  
g
k
1
a
Seam ripper  
X Once sewing is completed, the machine  
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,  
then stops.  
For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch  
to make a hole in the rounded end of the  
buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut  
open the buttonhole.  
Press  
(“Thread Cutter” button) once.  
h
X The threads are cut, and the needle is raised.  
3
Raise the presser foot, and then remove the  
fabric.  
Memo  
1
z If the automatic thread cutting setting was  
selected before sewing, the machine will  
automatically cut the threads at the end of  
the stitching. For details, refer to  
a
Eyelet punch  
• When using the eyelet punch, place thick  
paper or some other protective sheet under the  
fabric before punching the hole in the fabric.  
“Automatically cutting the thread” (page 63).  
z
When using the thread cutter on the left side of  
the machine or scissors to cut the threads,  
press  
(“Needle Position” button) to raise  
CAUTION  
the needle, raise the presser foot, and then pull  
out the fabric before cutting the threads. For  
details, refer to “Using the manual thread  
cutter” (page 56).  
● When opening the buttonhole with the  
seam ripper, do not place your hands in  
the cutting direction, otherwise injuries  
may result if the seam ripper slips.  
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original  
position.  
■ Changing the density of the stitching  
i
j
Adjust the stitch length.  
Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at  
the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent  
the stitching from being cut.  
–
+
1
a
Pin  
• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch  
length” (page 60).  
• If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is  
too thick), decrease the density of the stitching.  
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■ Changing the stitch width  
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.  
b
Adjust the stitch width.  
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
–
+
52  
53  
Select stitch  
or  
.
c
d
Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the  
gimp thread.  
Lower the presser foot lever and the  
buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.  
e
f
When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp  
thread to remove any slack.  
• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch  
width” (page 59).  
Memo  
z Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch  
length and width by sewing a trial  
buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.  
Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp  
thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and  
then tie it.  
g
h
■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics  
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use  
a gimp thread.  
With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the  
gimp thread remaining at the top end of the  
buttonhole.  
Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.  
Hook the gimp thread onto the part of  
a
buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration  
so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely  
tie it.  
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Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as  
the distance between the holes in the button.  
e
Button sewing  
Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”.  
Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine.  
Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.  
f
Measure the distance between the holes in the  
button to be attached.  
a
a
a
Button  
Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the  
drop feed lever, located at the rear of the  
b
X The button is held in place.  
machine on the base, to  
seen from the rear of the machine).  
(to the left as  
• When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew  
the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the  
button so that the needle goes into the two  
holes toward the rear of the sewing machine,  
and then sew them in the same way.  
3
a
a
Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of the  
machine)  
Turn the handwheel toward you  
X The feed dogs are lowered.  
g
(counterclockwise) to check that the needle  
correctly goes into the two holes of the button.  
If it seems as if the needle will hit the button,  
remeasure the distance between the holes in  
the button. Adjust the stitch width to the  
distance between the button holes.  
Attach button-sewing foot “M”.  
c
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
61  
Select stitch  
.
d
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
CAUTION  
• Since the end of the thread will be tied off  
later, do not set the sewing machine for  
programmed-thread cutting.  
● When sewing, be sure that the needle  
does not touch the button, otherwise the  
needle may bend or break.  
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Start sewing.  
Set the sewing speed controller to the left (so  
that the speed will be slow).  
■ Attaching a shank to a button  
h
To sew the button with a shank, attach the button  
with space between it and the fabric, and then  
wind the thread by hand. This attaches the button  
securely.  
Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”,  
and then pull the shank lever toward you.  
a
1
X The sewing machine automatically stops  
after sewing reinforcement stitches.  
• If additional strength is needed to secure the  
button, perform the button-sewing operation  
twice.  
a
Shank lever  
After sewing is finished, cut the upper thread  
with plenty of excess, wind it around the  
thread between the button and the fabric, and  
then tie it to the upper thread at the beginning  
of the stitching.  
Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at  
the end and at the beginning of the stitching on  
the wrong side of the fabric.  
• Do not press  
(“Thread Cutter” button).  
b
Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the  
bobbin thread at the beginning of 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.  
i
Cut off any excess thread.  
When you are finished attaching the button,  
c
j
slide the drop feed lever to  
(to the right  
as seen from the rear of the machine) and turn  
the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.  
a
a
Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of the  
machine)  
Memo  
z The feed dog position switch is normally set  
to the right side (as seen from the rear of  
machine).  
z The feed dogs come up when you start  
sewing again.  
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Zipper Insertion  
A zipper can be sewn in place.  
Numeric  
Key  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Pattern  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Straightstitch  
(center  
Attaching zippers  
Sewing concealed  
seams and pintucks  
I
03  
3.5  
(1/8)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–5.0  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
needle  
position)  
There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side  
zipper are described below.  
Press open the seam allowance from the  
wrong side of the fabric.  
3
c
Inserting a centered zipper  
Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted  
against each other.  
1
2
1
a
Wrong side of fabric  
Align the seam with the center of the zipper,  
and then baste the zipper in place.  
d
3
a
b
c
Right side of fabric  
Stitching  
End of zipper opening  
2
Attach zigzag foot “J” and sew straight stitches  
up to the zipper opening.  
a
1
With the right sides of the fabric facing each  
other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the  
zipper opening.  
3
a
b
c
Wrong side of fabric  
Basting stitching  
Zipper  
• For details, refer to “Basic stitching” (page  
81).  
Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the  
edge of the fabric.  
b
1
3
2
4
a
b
c
d
Basting stitching  
Reverse stitches  
Wrong side of fabric  
End of zipper opening  
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Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin  
of zipper foot “I”.  
Topstitch around the zipper.  
e
g
1
1
3
I
2
2
4
a
b
Pin on the right side  
Needle drop point  
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
03  
Select stitch  
.
f
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
a
b
c
d
Stitching  
Right side of fabric  
Basting stitching  
End of zipper opening  
CAUTION  
● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to  
select the straight stitch (center needle  
position), and slowly turn the handwheel  
toward you (counterclockwise) to check  
that the needle does not touch the presser  
foot. If a different stitch is selected or the  
needle hits the presser foot, the needle  
may bend or break.  
CAUTION  
● When sewing, be sure that the needle  
does not touch the zipper, otherwise the  
needle may bend or break.  
Remove the basting stitching.  
h
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Press open the seam allowance from the  
wrong side of the fabric.  
c
Inserting a side zipper  
Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use this  
type of zipper application for side openings and back  
1
openings.  
1
a
Wrong side of fabric  
2
Press the seam allowance so that the right side  
(the side that will not be stitched) has an extra  
3 mm (1/8 inch).  
d
3
3
a
b
c
Stitching  
Right side of fabric  
End of zipper opening  
1
The following procedure will describe how to stitch  
on the left side, as shown in the illustration.  
2
Wrong side of fabric  
3 mm (1/8 inch)  
Attach zigzag foot “J” and sew straight stitches  
a
b
a
up to the zipper opening.  
With the right sides of the fabric facing each  
other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the  
zipper opening.  
Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of  
the fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch),  
and then baste or pin the zipper in place.  
e
• For details, refer to “Basic stitching” (page  
81).  
Using a basting stitch, continue sewing to the  
edge of the fabric.  
2
b
1
1
a
b
Zipper teeth  
Basting stitching  
3
Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin  
of zipper foot “I”.  
2
f
If the stitching will be sewn on the right side,  
attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of  
the zipper foot.  
4
a
b
c
d
Basting stitching  
Reverse stitches  
Wrong side of fabric  
End of zipper opening  
1
I
2
a
b
Pin on the right side  
Needle drop point  
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
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Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and then  
baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric.  
03  
Select stitch  
.
j
g
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
CAUTION  
● When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to  
select the straight stitch (center needle  
position), and slowly turn the handwheel  
toward you (counterclockwise) to check  
that the needle does not touch the presser  
foot. If a different stitch is selected or the  
needle hits the presser foot, the needle  
may bend or break.  
1
a
Basting stitching  
Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin  
of zipper foot “I”.  
If the presser foot holder was attached to the  
k
right pin in step  
f
, change it to the left pin.  
Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the  
h
extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base  
of the zipper.  
1
I
2
a
b
Pin on the left side  
Needle drop point  
Topstitch around the zipper.  
l
Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper  
opening and align the zipper teeth with the side  
of the presser foot.  
CAUTION  
3
● When sewing, be sure that the needle  
does not touch the zipper, otherwise the  
needle may bend or break.  
4
2
1
5
When you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the  
i
end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine  
with the needle lowered (in the fabric), raise  
the presser foot lever, and then open the  
zipper and continue sewing.  
a
b
c
d
e
Right side of fabric  
End of zipper opening  
Reverse stitches  
Beginning of stitching  
Basting stitching  
CAUTION  
● When sewing, be sure that the needle  
does not touch the zipper, otherwise the  
needle may bend or break.  
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When you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the  
end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine  
m
with the needle lowered (in the fabric), raise  
the presser foot lever, and then open the  
zipper and continue sewing.  
Remove the basting stitching.  
n
3
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Zipper/piping Insertion  
A zipper and piping can be sewn in place.  
Numeric  
Key  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Pattern  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Straightstitch  
(left needle  
position)  
Attaching zippers  
Sewing concealed  
seams and piping  
01  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–5.0  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper  
and a piping are described below, with the adjustable zipper/piping foot.  
Slide the presser foot over either the left or  
right feed dog.  
e
Inserting a centered zipper  
Refer to step  
zipper” (page 91).  
a
–
d
of “Inserting a centered  
a
b
Remove the presser foot and presser foot  
holder (page 43) to attach the screw-on  
adjustable zipper/piping foot.  
Left sewing position  
Right sewing position  
Change the needle position so that the needle  
does not touch the presser foot.  
For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width”  
(page 59).  
f
Note  
z Use a screw driver to securely tighten the  
screw that holds the presser foot. If the screw  
is loose, the needle may break and cause  
injures.  
1
a
Needle drop point  
01  
Select stitch  
.
CAUTION  
c
d
● After adjusting the needle position, slowly  
turn the handwheel toward you and  
check the needle does not touch the  
presser foot. If the needle hits the presser  
foot, the needle may bend or break.  
Loosen the positioning screw on the back of  
the presser foot.  
1
a
Positioning screw  
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Securely tighten the positioning screw with a  
screwdriver.  
g
Inserting a piping  
Place the piping between two fabric pieces  
turned inside out, as shown below.  
a
1
1
2
3
a
Positioning screw  
a
b
c
Fabric  
Piping  
Fabric  
Topstitch around the zipper.  
h
Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustable  
zipper/piping foot (page 96).  
3
b
c
1
3
Sew along the piping.  
2
4
After sewing, turn fabric pieces.  
d
a
b
c
d
Stitching  
Right side of fabric  
Basting stitching  
End of zipper opening  
CAUTION  
● When sewing, be sure that the needle  
does not touch the zipper, otherwise the  
needle may bend or break.  
Remove the basting stitching.  
i
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Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape  
Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.  
Numeric  
Key  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Pattern  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Stretch stitch  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
05  
09  
10  
1.0  
1.0–3.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Stretch fabrics  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
2-point  
zigzag stitch  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
–
–
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Attaching elastic  
J
3-point  
zigzag stitch  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Elastic-  
attaching  
stitch  
34  
Attaching elastic to  
stretch fabrics  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations.  
Stretch stitching  
Elastic attaching  
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a  
piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that  
of the stretched elastic tape. therefore, it is necessary  
that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used.  
a
J
Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the  
fabric.  
a
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points  
to make sure that the tape is uniformly  
positioned on the fabric.  
05  
Select stitch  
.
b
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
1
2
Sew the fabric without stretching it.  
a
b
Elastic tape  
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Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
b
J
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
Select a stitch.  
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while  
stretching the tape so that it is the same length  
d
as the fabric.  
3
While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot  
with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin  
nearest the front of the presser foot with your  
right hand.  
CAUTION  
● When sewing, be sure that the needle  
does not touch any pins, otherwise the  
needle may bend or break.  
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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching  
The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.  
Numeric  
Key  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Pattern  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Zigzag stitch  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Attaching appliqués  
(center baseline/  
reverse stitching)  
07  
24  
3.5  
(1/8)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
(1/16)  
0.0–4.0  
(0–3/16)  
Appliqué quilting,  
free-motion quilting,  
satin stitching  
3.5  
(1/8)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
(1/16)  
0.0–4.0  
(0–3/16)  
–
19  
25  
3.5  
2.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.6–4.0  
–
–
Attaching appliqués  
(1/8)  
(3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Appliqué  
stitch  
Attaching appliqués  
and binding  
1.5  
0.5–5.0  
1.8  
1.0–4.0  
(1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Piecing straight  
stitching (with a seam  
allowance of 6.5 mm  
(1/4 inch) from the  
right edge of the  
presser foot)  
21  
22  
5.5  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.0  
0.2–5.0  
–
–
(7/32)  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Piecing  
straight stitch  
Piecing straight  
J
stitching (with a seam  
allowance of 6.5 mm  
(1/4 inch) from the left  
edge of the presser  
foot)  
1.5  
(1/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.0  
0.2–5.0  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
28  
29  
30  
4.0  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.2  
0.2–4.0  
–
–
–
(3/16)  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
5.0  
2.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Joining stitch  
Patchwork stitching  
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.2  
0.2–4.0  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Straight stitch quilting  
that looks hand  
quilting  
23  
26  
Mock hand  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
–
–
(3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
quilting stitch  
Quilting  
stippling  
7.0  
(1/4)  
1.0–7.0  
1.6  
1.0–4.0  
Stippling  
(1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
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Attach the open toe foot.  
d
Appliqué stitching  
For best results, use the included open toe foot.  
Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam  
allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and  
a
3/16 inch).  
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
Select a stitch.  
1
e
f
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
Turn the handwheel toward you  
(counterclockwise), and then begin sewing  
around the edge of the appliqué, making sure  
that the needle drops just outside of the  
appliqué.  
a
Seam allowance  
3
Place a pattern made of thick paper or  
stabilizer on the back of the appliqué, and then  
fold over the seam allowance using an iron.  
b
• Remove the thick paper after pressing the  
seam allowance.  
Turn the fabric over, and then baste or pin it  
onto the fabric that it will be attached to.  
c
When sewing around corners, stop the  
machine with the needle in the fabric just  
outside of the appliqué, raise the presser foot  
lever, and then turn the fabric as needed to  
change the sewing direction.  
1
a
Basting stitching  
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Piecing  
Patchwork (crazy quilt)  
stitching  
Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called  
“piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a  
6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance.  
Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from  
either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.  
Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and  
place it over the lower piece.  
a
Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the  
pattern spans over both pieces.  
b
Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the  
fabric that you wish to piece together.  
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
b
J
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
21  
22  
Select stitch  
or  
.
c
d
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned  
with the edge of the fabric.  
■ For a seam allowance on the right side  
Align the right side of the presser foot with  
the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch  
21  
.
1
a
6.5 mm (1/4 inch)  
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■ For a seam allowance on the left side  
Align the mark at the upper edge of the 1/4  
inch quilting foot with the upper edge of the  
fabric.  
Align the right edge of the fabric with the right  
edge of the narrow part of the 1/4 inch quilting  
foot.  
d
Align the left side of the presser foot with the  
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch  
22  
.
1
1
2
a
b
Mark on 1/4 inch quilting foot  
Beginning of stitching  
a
6.5 mm (1/4 inch)  
When sewing with a seam allowance, align the  
left edge of the narrow part of the 1/4 inch  
quilting foot with the fabric edge.  
3
Memo  
z To change the width of the seam allowance  
(the needle position), adjust the stitch width.  
■ Using the 1/4 inch quilting foot  
If the 1/4 inch quilting foot is used, seams can be  
sewn with a seam allowance of 6.4 mm (1/4  
inch).  
1
Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the  
fabric that you wish to piece together.  
a
Seam (3.2 mm (1/8 inch))  
a
Start sewing.  
e
f
Attach the 1/4 inch quilting foot.  
b
When the end of the stitching is reached, stop  
the sewing machine.  
Sew until the mark at the lower edge of the 1/4  
inch quilting foot aligns with the lower edge of  
the fabric.  
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
1
03  
Select stitch  
.
2
3
c
a
b
c
6.4mm (1/4 inch)  
End of stitching  
Mark on 1/4 inch quilting foot  
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■ Using the quilting guide  
Quilting  
Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that  
are equally spaced.  
Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom  
layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily  
be sewn using the walking foot and the quilting  
guide.  
Note  
Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the  
hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser  
foot holder.  
z Thread the needle manually when using the  
walking foot, or only attach the walking foot  
after threading the needle using the needle  
threader.  
a
†
Walking foot  
z When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a  
speed between slow and medium.  
z When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing  
machine needle.  
z The walking foot can only be used with  
straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Reverse  
stitches cannot be sewn with the walking  
foot. Only select straight or zigzag stitch  
patterns with reinforcement stitches. For  
details, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 138).  
†
Presser foot holder  
Baste the fabric to be quilted.  
a
Attach the walking foot.  
b
• For details, refer to “Using the walking foot”  
(page 44).  
Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that  
the guide aligns with the seam that has already  
been sewn.  
b
Select a stitch.  
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting Stitching”  
(page 70).  
Place one hand on each side of the presser  
foot, and hold fabric taut while sewing.  
d
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Free-motion quilting  
CAUTION  
● Be sure to securely tighten the screws  
with the screwdriver, otherwise the  
needle may touch the presser foot,  
causing it to bend or break.  
With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs (using  
the drop feed lever) so that the fabric can be moved  
freely in any direction.  
The quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting.  
Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of  
d
the machine on the base, to  
(to the left as  
seen from the rear of the machine).  
Note  
z Thread the needle manually when using the  
quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot  
after threading the needle using the needle  
threader.  
a
3
a
Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of  
the machine)  
X The feed dogs are lowered.  
Remove the presser foot and the presser foot  
holder.  
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a  
stitch.  
a
e
f
• Refer to “Removing the presser foot holder”  
(page 43).  
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
Secure the quilting foot with the presser foot  
holder screw.  
The pin on the quilting foot should be  
positioned over the needle clamp screw.  
Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, and  
then move the fabric to follow the pattern.  
Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the  
beginning and end of sewing.  
b
1
1
3
2
a
Pattern  
a
b
c
Pin on quilting foot  
Presser foot holder screw  
Needle clamp screw  
After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed  
lever to (to the right as seen from the rear  
of the machine) and turn the handwheel to  
g
Hold the quilting foot in place with your right  
hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder  
screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.  
c
raise the feed dogs.  
1
a
a
Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of the  
machine)  
• Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at  
the right.  
a
Presser foot holder screw  
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Press  
.
or  
(Stitch width keys) to select  
, press or (Stitch  
e
Satin stitching using the  
sewing speed controller  
To return to  
width keys).  
A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the  
stitch width of a satin stitch. If the sewing machine is  
set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the  
sewing speed controller, the stitch width can quickly  
and easily be adjusted. In this case, the sewing speed  
is adjusted with the foot controller.  
Connect the foot controller.  
a
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page  
52).  
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
b
X The machine is now set so that the stitch  
width can be controlled with the sewing  
speed controller.  
J
Press  
key).  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear  
f
g
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
X The initial stitch screen appears again.  
24  
Select stitch  
.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then press  
c
(Settings key) in the operation panel.  
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
X The settings screen appears.  
While sewing, slide the sewing speed  
controller to adjust the stitch width.  
Slide the controller to the left to make the width  
narrower. Slide the controller to the right to  
make the width wider.  
h
Press  
or  
(Stitch length keys) until  
d
is displayed.  
Narrower  
Wider  
X The screen for specifying that the stitch  
width can be controlled with the sewing  
speed controller appears.  
• Adjust the sewing speed with the foot  
controller.  
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Memo  
z When the foot controller is plugged in,  
(“Start/Stop” button) cannot be used to start  
sewing.  
When you are finished sewing, set the stitch  
width control setting back to OFF.  
i
Memo  
z Although the stitching result differs  
depending on the type of fabric being sewn  
and the thickness of the thread being used,  
for best results, adjust the stitch length to  
between 0.3 and 0.5 mm (1/64 and 1/32  
inch).  
3
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Reinforcement Stitching  
Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.  
Numeric  
Key  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Pattern  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
Reinforcing the seams  
of sleeves and  
inseams  
04  
60  
Triple stretch  
stitch  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.5–4.0  
J
(3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Reinforcing the ends  
of openings, such as  
the corners of pockets  
Bar tack  
stitch  
2.0  
1.0–3.0  
0.4  
0.3–1.0  
–
(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)  
58  
59  
Darning medium  
weight fabrics  
7.0  
2.5–7.0  
2.0  
0.4–2.5  
A
–
–
(1/4)  
(3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32)  
Darning  
stitch  
7.0  
(1/4)  
2.5–7.0  
2.0  
0.4–2.5  
Darning thick fabrics  
(3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32)  
Triple stretch stitching  
Bar tack stitching  
Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes  
and inseams.  
Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to  
strain, such as pocket corners and openings.  
As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at  
pocket corners is described below.  
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
a
J
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
Determine the desired length of the bar tack.  
Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot  
04  
a
Select stitch  
.
b
c
“A” to the desired length. (The distance  
between the markings on the presser foot scale  
is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)  
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
1
Start sewing.  
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page  
52).  
2
3
a
b
c
Presser foot scale  
Length of bar tack  
5 mm (3/16 inch)  
• A bar tack with a maximum length of about  
28 mm (1–1/8 inches) can be sewn.  
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Attach buttonhole foot “A”.  
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as  
possible.  
b
e
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
60  
Select stitch  
.
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
a
Position the fabric so that the opening of the  
pocket faces toward you, and then lower the  
presser foot lever so that the needle drops  
2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket  
opening.  
a
Buttonhole lever  
d
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the  
bracket on the buttonhole foot.  
1
3
2
1
a
b
Buttonhole lever  
Bracket  
a
2 mm (1/16 inch)  
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in  
your left hand, and then start sewing.  
f
Pass the upper thread down through the hole in  
the presser foot.  
• When lowering the presser foot, do not push  
in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the  
bar tack will not be sewn with the correct  
size.  
X Once sewing is completed, the machine  
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,  
then stops.  
Cut the threads, raise the presser foot lever,  
and then remove the fabric.  
g
h
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original  
position.  
a
a
Do not reduce the gap.  
Memo  
z If the fabric does not feed, for example,  
because it is too thick, increase the stitch  
length. For details, refer to “Adjusting the  
stitch length” (page 60).  
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Darning  
Fabric that has been torn can be darned.  
Darning is sewn as shown below.  
1
1
a
Reinforcement stitching  
Determine the desired length of the darning.  
Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot  
“A” to the desired length. (The distance  
between the markings on the presser foot scale  
is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)  
Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm  
(1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned,  
and then lower the presser foot lever.  
a
d
1
2
1
2
a
b
Tear  
2 mm (1/16 inch)  
3
Pass the upper thread down through the hole in  
the presser foot.  
4
• When lowering the presser foot, do not push  
in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the  
darning will not be sewn with the correct  
size.  
a
b
c
d
Presser foot scale  
Length of darning  
5 mm (3/16 inch)  
7 mm (1/4 inch)  
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.  
b
c
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
58  
59  
Select stitch  
or  
.
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
a
a
Do not reduce the gap.  
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Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as  
possible.  
e
a
Buttonhole lever  
a
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the  
bracket on the buttonhole foot.  
1
3
2
a
b
Buttonhole lever  
Bracket  
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in  
your left hand, and then start sewing.  
f
X Once sewing is completed, the machine  
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,  
then stops.  
Cut the threads, raise the presser foot lever,  
and then remove the fabric.  
g
h
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original  
position.  
Memo  
z If the fabric does not feed, for example,  
because it is too thick, increase the stitch  
length. For details, refer to “Adjusting the  
stitch length” (page 60).  
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Eyelet Stitching  
Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm  
(1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch).  
Pattern  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Eyelet stitch  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
7.0, 6.0 or  
5.0  
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Sewing eyelets, for example, on  
belts  
7.0  
–
–
N
(1/4) (1/4, 15/64  
or 3/16)  
Attach monogramming foot “N”.  
Start sewing.  
a
e
X Once sewing is completed, the machine  
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,  
then stops.  
Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the  
center of the eyelet.  
f
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
62  
Select stitch  
.
b
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch  
length to select the desired eyelet size.  
• When using the eyelet punch, place thick  
paper or some other protective sheet under  
the fabric before punching the hole in the  
fabric.  
6 mm  
(15/64 inch)  
7 mm  
(1/4 inch)  
5 mm  
(3/16 inch)  
• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch  
width” (page 59).  
Memo  
z If light weight thread is used, the stitching  
may be sparse. If this occurs, sew the eyelet  
twice before removing the fabric, one on top  
of the other.  
Lower the needle into the fabric at the  
beginning of the stitching, and then lower the  
presser foot lever.  
d
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Horizontal Stitching  
Horizontal stitching is used to attach appliqués to fabric that cannot be moved around, such as cylindrical  
pieces. Straight stitches and zigzag stitches that sew to either the left or right are available.  
Pattern  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Application  
68  
69  
70  
71  
Attaching appliqués to sleeves  
(straight stitch sewn to the left)  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Horizontal  
straight stitch  
Attaching appliqués to sleeves  
(straight stitch sewn to the right)  
N
Attaching appliqués to sleeves  
(zigzag stitch sewn to the left)  
Horizontal  
zigzag stitch  
3
Attaching appliqués to sleeves  
(zigzag stitch sewn to the right)  
Lower the needle into the fabric at the  
beginning of the stitching, and then start  
sewing.  
The illustration below shows the sewing order for  
the following explanation.  
d
Lower the needle at the upper-right corner.  
4
3
1
2
Remove the flat bed attachment.  
a
b
• For details, refer to “Stitching cylindrical  
pieces” (page 46).  
X The fabric is fed toward the back of the  
machine, as usual.  
Attach monogramming foot “N”.  
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
After you have sewn to the corner, stop the  
e
f
68  
sewing machine, and then select stitch  
.
Start sewing.  
01  
Select stitch  
.
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
X The fabric is fed to the right.  
After you have sewn to the corner, stop the  
g
01  
sewing machine, and then select stitch  
.
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Press  
button).  
Press and hold the  
(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”  
(“Reverse/  
h
Reinforcement Stitch”) button pressed until the  
stitching reaches the upper-left corner.  
X The fabric is fed forward.  
After you have sewn to the corner, stop the  
i
j
69  
sewing machine, and then select stitch  
.
Start sewing.  
X The fabric is fed to the left.  
After you have sewn to the corner, stop the  
k
l
01  
sewing machine, and then select stitch  
again.  
After sewing 3 to 5 stitches at the beginning of  
the stitching, stop the sewing machine.  
Memo  
z The feeding direction of the fabric differs  
depending on the stitch that is selected. Be  
sure to guide the fabric while it is sewn.  
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Decorative Stitching  
Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.  
Pattern  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
32  
33  
28  
29  
30  
20  
31  
32  
33  
27  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
5.0  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
(3/16)  
(3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Fagoting  
stitch  
Sewing two pieces of fabric  
together across an open seam  
5.0  
2.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
(3/16) (3/25–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.2  
0.2–4.0  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
3
5.0  
2.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Joining stitch  
Decorative bridging stitches  
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.2  
0.2–4.0  
J
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Shell tuck  
stitch  
Shell tuck stitching on collars  
and curves  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–4.0  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.6  
1.0–4.0  
(1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Smocking  
stitch  
Smocking fabrics to add texture  
and elasticity  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
(3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
5.0  
2.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
5.0  
2.5–7.0  
0.5  
0.1–1.0  
Scallop stitch  
Satin scallop stitching  
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)  
3.5  
(1/8)  
1.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.6–4.0  
(1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Lace sewing, decorative  
hemming, heirloom stitching,  
etc.  
6.0  
1.5–7.0  
3.0  
1.5–4.0  
(15/64) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
3.5  
1.5–4.0  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)  
N
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
4.0  
1.5–4.0  
Decorative hemming and  
heirloom stitching, etc. on thin,  
medium weight and plain weave  
fabrics  
Hemstitching  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/16) (1/16–3/16)  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.5–4.0  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
2.0  
1.5–4.0  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Decorative hemming, ribbon  
threading, heirloom stitching,  
etc.  
45  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
3.0  
1.5–4.0  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)  
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Pattern  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Presser  
Foot  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
46  
47  
35  
36  
37  
38  
6.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.6  
1.0–4.0  
(15/64) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Hemstitching  
Ladder stitch  
Heirloom stitching, etc.  
N
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.6  
1.0–4.0  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
3.0  
2.0–4.0  
(1/8) (1/16–3/16)  
Rick-rack  
stitch  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
J
(3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Decorative stitching  
Decorative  
stitch  
5.5  
(7/32)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.6  
1.0–4.0  
(1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Serpentine  
stitch  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
N
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
32  
33  
Select stitch  
or  
.
d
Fagoting  
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It  
is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch  
is more decorative when thicker thread is used.  
Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).  
e
f
• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch  
width” (page 59).  
Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric  
along their seams.  
a
Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned  
along the center of the two pieces of fabric.  
Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by  
about 4 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a  
b
sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.  
If you draw a line down the middle of the thin  
paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is  
easier.  
3
1
2
a
b
c
Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer  
Basting stitching  
4 mm (3/16 inch)  
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
After sewing is finished, remove the paper.  
c
g
J
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
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Scallop stitching  
Smocking  
The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like  
shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of  
blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs.  
The decorative stitch created by stitching or  
embroidering over gathers is called “smocking”. It is  
used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs.  
The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to  
fabric.  
Attach monogramming foot “N”.  
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
a
J
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
27  
Select stitch  
.
3
b
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the  
stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen  
the thread tension.  
b
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure  
not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.  
• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch  
length” (page 60) and “Thread tension” (page  
57).  
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm  
(3/8 inch).  
c
1
• For better results, apply spray starch to the  
fabric and press with a hot iron before it is  
sewn.  
Trim along the stitches.  
d
a
1 cm (3/8 inch)  
• It is not necessary to sew reverse/  
reinforcement stitches or cut the thread.  
• At the end of the stitching, the thread is  
pulled out about 5 cm (2 inches).  
Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.  
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.  
d
• Be careful not to cut the stitches.  
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31  
32  
33  
Select stitch  
,
or  
.
20  
Select stitch  
, and then increase the  
e
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
thread tension.  
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
Stitch between the straight stitches.  
f
Sew while making sure that the needle drops  
slightly off the edge of the fabric.  
d
1
Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.  
g
a
Needle drop point  
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks  
down to one side.  
Shell tuck stitching  
e
The gathers that look like shells are called “shell  
tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of  
blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.  
Fold the fabric along the bias.  
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
b
J
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
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Joining  
Heirloom stitching  
Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the  
seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when  
making a crazy quilt.  
When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes  
are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch.  
This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin  
or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave  
fabrics.  
Attach zigzag foot “J”.  
a
J
Note  
z If the thread becomes tangled, use stabilizer  
material.  
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
Install the wing needle.  
a
Sew together the right sides of the two pieces  
of fabric, and then open up the seam  
allowances.  
3
b
2
• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.  
1
• For details on installing a needle, refer to  
“Replacing the needle” (page 39).  
1
• The needle threader cannot be used with the  
wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine  
may be damaged. Manually pass the thread  
through the eye of the needle from the front  
to the back.  
3
a
b
c
Wrong side of fabric  
6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance  
Straight stitch  
Attach monogramming foot “N”.  
28  
29  
30  
b
Select stitch  
,
or  
.
c
d
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces  
up, and then sew over the seam with the  
center of the presser foot aligned with the  
seam.  
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
Select a stitch.  
c
39  
40  
The stitches that can be used are  
,
,
a
41  
47  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
,
.
,
,
,
,
or  
a
Right side of fabric  
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
• Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch)  
or less.  
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Start sewing.  
39  
Select stitch  
.
d
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew  
along the right edge of the frayed section.  
CAUTION  
d
● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64  
inch) or less, otherwise the needle may  
bend or break.  
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly  
turn the handwheel toward you  
(counterclockwise) and check that the  
needle does not touch the presser foot. If  
the needle hits the presser foot, the  
needle may bend or break.  
N
Press  
(Settings key) in the operation  
e
Partially removing threads is called “drawnwork”.  
This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a  
loose weave.  
panel.  
X The settings screen appears.  
Two ways to create drawnwork are described below.  
■ Drawnwork (Example 1)  
Press  
or  
(Stitch length keys) until  
f
is displayed.  
Pull out several threads from the fabric.  
a
X
9
The screen for mirror imaging the pattern  
appears.  
Attach monogramming foot “N”.  
b
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
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Press  
.
or  
(Stitch width keys) to select  
, press or (Stitch  
■ Drawnwork (Example 2)  
g
To return to  
width keys).  
Pull out several threads from two sections of  
the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of  
a
about 4 mm (3/16 inch).  
X The pattern is flipped.  
3
Press  
key).  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear  
h
1
X The initial stitch screen appears again.  
a
4 mm (3/16 inch)  
Attach monogramming foot “N”.  
b
Sew along the other edge of the frayed section  
so that it looks like the previous stitching.  
i
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
42  
Select stitch  
.
N
c
d
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page  
72).  
Sew along the center of the unfrayed section.  
Set the mirror image pattern setting back to  
.
j
N
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Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns  
Satin stitches, cross-stitches and decorative satin stitches can be sewn. All are sewn with monogramming  
foot “N”.  
Start sewing.  
c
Sewing beautiful patterns  
In order to sew the patterns correctly, the following  
must be considered.  
■ Fabric  
Before sewing stretch or thin fabrics or fabrics  
with a coarse weave, affix the optional stabilizer  
material to the wrong side of the fabric or place a  
thin sheet of paper, such as tracing paper, under  
the fabric. Since material puckering or bunched  
stitches may occur when satin stitches are sewn,  
be sure to affix stabilizer material to the fabric.  
■ Needles and threads  
When sewing thin, medium weight or stretch  
fabrics, use the ball point needle. When sewing  
• The stitching is sewn in the direction  
thick fabrics, use a 90/14 home sewing machine  
indicated by the arrow.  
needle. In addition, #50 to #60 thread should be  
used.  
Sew reinforcement stitches.  
d
When sewing with a character stitch,  
■ Trial sewing  
reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn  
Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric  
after each character.  
being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material  
• When sewing a pattern with a stitch other  
than a character stitch, it is useful to first set  
the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching  
setting. For details, refer to “Automatically  
sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches” (page  
61).  
is used, the desired result may not be achieved.  
Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before  
sewing your project. In addition, while sewing, be  
sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order  
to prevent the fabric from slipping.  
When you are finished sewing, use scissors to  
trim off any excess threads at the beginning of  
the stitching and between the patterns.  
Sewing patterns  
e
Attach monogramming foot “N”.  
a
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
Select a stitch.  
b
• For details, refer to steps  
d
through  
f
of  
“Selecting stitching” (page 72).  
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Repeat steps  
b
.
c
Combining patterns  
Multiple patterns can be combined and sewn  
together.  
After all of the desired patterns are selected,  
start sewing.  
Decorative stitches and character stitches (stitches  
d
selected with  
and  
) can be combined.  
1
However, utility stitches (stitches selected with  
and  
) cannot be combined.  
Select the first pattern.  
a
Sewing direction  
a
X The first pattern is selected and appears in  
X The order that the patterns appear in the  
the LCD.  
LCD is the order that they will be sewn.  
3
• When the sewing is started, the selected  
pattern is sewn repeatedly until the sewing  
machine is stopped.  
Select the next pattern.  
b
Use the numeric keys to type in the number for  
the desired stitch.  
Note  
z When the combined pattern is sewn at least  
one time, sewing of the combined pattern is  
temporarily stopped. Typing in the number  
of a stitch after sewing clears the combined  
pattern and selects the new stitch, instead of  
adding the new stitch to the combined  
pattern.  
To change the stitch type, press  
(Decorative stitch key) or  
(Character  
stitch key). After the icon for the desired stitch  
mode appears in the lower-left corner of the  
screen, type in the number for the desired  
stitch.  
z If you do not wish to clear the pattern, save it  
before typing in the number of the new  
stitch. For details on saving patterns, refer to  
“Saving patterns” (page 130).  
Memo  
z Up to 70 patterns can be combined.  
z If multiple patterns have been combined, the  
sewing machine stops once all the selected  
patterns displayed in the LCD have been  
sewn. To repeatedly sew the combined  
pattern, refer to “Repeat sewing patterns”.  
z The combined pattern can be saved for later  
use. For details, refer to “Saving patterns”  
(page 130).  
X The combined patterns appear in the LCD.  
• To remove a selected pattern, press  
(Cancel/clear key) in the operation panel.  
The pattern that was selected last is removed.  
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Press  
key).  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear  
e
Repeat sewing patterns  
X The initial stitch screen appears again, and  
the machine is set to repeatedly sew the  
selected pattern.  
To repeatedly sew the combined pattern, follow the  
procedure described below.  
Select the pattern.  
1
2
a
• For details, refer to “Combining patterns”  
(page 123).  
Press  
panel.  
(Settings key) in the operation  
b
X The settings screen appears.  
Press  
or  
(Stitch length keys) until  
c
is displayed.  
a
b
Single  
Repeated  
Note  
z If repeated sewing is set, the pattern is  
repeatedly sewn until the sewing machine is  
stopped.  
X The screen for specifying repeat sewing  
z If the sewing machine is turned off, the  
repeated/single sewing setting returns to its  
default setting.  
appears.  
Checking the selected pattern  
Press  
(repeat sewing).  
To return to (single sewing), press  
(Stitch width keys).  
or  
(Stitch width keys) to select  
d
Up to 70 patterns can be combined. If all of the  
selected patterns cannot be displayed in the LCD at  
the same time, the pattern can be checked according  
to the following procedure.  
or  
Press  
panel.  
(Settings key) in the operation  
a
X The settings screen appears.  
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Press  
or  
(Stitch length keys) until  
b
Changing the pattern size  
is displayed.  
The size of decorative stitches and decorative satin  
stitches (  
stitches in the Gothic font (  
and outline style (  
selected with  
) and character  
selected with  
)
selected with  
) can be  
switched between large and small. However, the size  
of other patterns cannot be changed. For details on  
the stitch patterns whose size can be changed, refer  
to “Other stitches” (page 144).  
X The screen for checking the pattern appears.  
Select a stitch.  
Select a pattern whose size can be changed.  
3
a
Press  
or  
(Stitch width keys) to scroll  
c
through the pattern and check it.  
Press  
panel.  
(Settings key) in the operation  
b
X The settings screen appears.  
Press  
or  
(Stitch length keys) until  
c
is displayed.  
• Press  
the key is pressed while the leftmost (first) pattern is  
displayed, a beep sounds.  
to scroll through the pattern to the left. If  
• Press to scroll through the pattern to the right.  
If the key is pressed while only the rightmost (last)  
pattern is displayed, a beep sounds.  
Press  
key).  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear  
d
X The screen for changing the pattern size  
appears.  
X The initial stitch screen appears again.  
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Press  
or  
(Stitch width keys) until the  
d
Changing the stitch density  
desired size is selected.  
Select  
for the small size or select  
for the  
If a decorative satin stitch has been selected, the  
stitch density can be changed.  
large size.  
Select a decorative satin stitch (No. 60–69 of  
a
, selected with  
).  
Press  
panel.  
(Settings key) in the operation  
b
X The settings screen appears.  
X The pattern size is changed.  
Press  
key).  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear  
e
f
X The initial stitch screen appears again.  
Press  
or  
(Stitch length keys) until  
c
Repeat steps  
a
through  
e
.
is displayed.  
X The screen for specifying the stitching  
density of the decorative satin stitch appears.  
Memo  
z The large pattern size is the default. If the  
small pattern size is selected, small patterns  
can be combined and connected.  
z If multiple patterns have been combined, the  
size of each selected pattern can be  
specified.  
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Press  
or  
(Stitch width keys) until the  
Press  
or  
(Stitch length keys) until  
d
c
desired density is selected.  
is displayed.  
Select  
for sparse stitching or select  
for  
compact stitching.  
X The screen for changing the length of a satin  
stitch appears.  
3
Press  
key).  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear  
Press  
or  
(Stitch width keys) until the  
e
d
desired ratio is selected.  
The length can be set within the range of  
X The initial stitch screen appears again, and  
and  
.
the stitching density is changed.  
CAUTION  
● If the stitching density is too compacted,  
depending on the needle, the stitches may  
be bunched together, causing the needle  
to break.  
• Press  
to reduce the length. If the key is  
pressed while the smallest setting (×1) is  
displayed, a beep sounds.  
Changing the pattern length  
• Press  
to increase the length. If the key is  
pressed while the largest setting (×5) is  
displayed, a beep sounds.  
The length of one part of a satin stitch can be set to  
one of five sizes.  
Select a satin stitch (No. 32–47 of  
selected with ).  
,
a
X The satin stitch length is changed.  
Press  
key).  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear  
e
X The initial stitch screen appears again.  
Press  
(Settings key) in the operation  
b
panel.  
X The settings screen appears.  
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Using the numeric keys, type in "41" to select  
c
Shifting patterns  
(No. 41 of  
again.  
, selected with  
)
Satin stitches (No. 32–47 of  
, selected with  
) can be shifted to the left or right by half the  
width of the pattern, allowing you to create a step-  
shaped pattern. This is called a “step pattern”.  
Select  
(No. 48 of  
, selected with  
)
Using the numeric keys, type in "48" to select  
(No. 48 of , selected with ).  
d
once to move the stitch pattern to the left by half the  
width of the stitch pattern.  
Select  
(No. 49 of  
, selected with  
)
once to move the stitch pattern to the right by half the  
width of the stitch pattern.  
X The next pattern selected is moved half a  
width to the left.  
As an example, the procedure for creating the  
following pattern is described below.  
Specify that the patterns will be sewn  
repeatedly.  
e
Select  
).  
(No. 41 of  
, selected with  
• For details, refer to “Repeat sewing patterns”  
(page 124).  
a
■ Examples of step patterns  
Press  
(Decorative stitch key), and then use  
the numeric keys to type in “41”.  
Using the numeric keys, type in "49" to select  
b
(No. 49 of  
, selected with  
).  
X The next pattern selected is moved half a  
width to the right.  
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Press  
key).  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear  
e
Mirror imaging the pattern  
X The initial stitch screen appears again.  
The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical  
axis.  
1
2
Select a stitch.  
a
Press  
(Settings key) in the operation  
b
panel.  
a
b
Normal  
Mirror-imaged  
X The settings screen appears.  
Memo  
z Some of the utility stitches, most of the  
decorative stitches, and all of the character  
stitches can be mirror imaged.  
z Mirror imaged patterns can also be  
combined with other patterns.  
3
Press  
or  
(Stitch length keys) until  
is  
c
displayed.  
X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern  
appears.  
Press  
.
or  
(Stitch width keys) to select  
, press or (Stitch  
d
To return to  
width keys).  
X The pattern is mirror imaged.  
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Check the contents, and then press  
key).  
The contents saved in the selected pocket are  
(OK  
d
Saving patterns  
overwritten.  
Combined patterns can be saved for later use. Since  
saved patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is  
turned off, they can be retrieved at any time. This is  
convenient for patterns, such as names, that will be  
used often. Utility stitches can also be saved. Up to  
ten patterns can be saved.  
X “Saving...” appears while the pattern is being  
saved in the pocket.  
X After the pattern is saved, a beep is sounded,  
and the initial stitch screen appears again.  
Create the combined pattern that you wish to  
save. Otherwise, display the pattern to be  
Note  
a
z Do not turn off the sewing machine while a  
pattern is being saved, otherwise the pattern  
data may be lost.  
saved.  
• For details, refer to “Combining patterns”  
(page 123).  
Memo  
z The pattern saved in the pocket can be  
erased by performing the save operation  
with no pattern selected.  
Press  
panel.  
(Memory key) in the operation  
b
X The machine enters pattern memory mode,  
and appears in the upper-left corner of  
Retrieving a pattern  
the screen.  
Press  
(Preset utility stitch/saved pattern  
a
key) in the operation panel.  
X After  
the machine enters retrieve pattern mode,  
and appears in the lower-left corner of  
appears in the center of the screen,  
Press the numeric key (0 through 9) for the  
pocket where the pattern is to be saved.  
c
the screen.  
X The saved contents of the pocket for the  
selected number are displayed.  
• If nothing has been saved, nothing appears in  
the bottom of the screen.  
• If the pocket contains a pattern, the pattern is  
displayed. To leave this pattern in the pocket,  
select a different pocket.  
Memo  
z Each time  
(Preset utility stitch/saved  
pattern key) is pressed, the machine switches  
between the preset utility stitch mode and  
the saved pattern mode. (For details on the  
preset utility stitch mode, refer to “Selecting  
stitch types and patterns” (page 70).  
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Press the numeric key (0 through 9) for the  
pocket where the pattern is saved.  
Start sewing.  
b
c
X The saved contents of the pocket for the  
selected number are retrieved.  
X The pattern for making the adjustment is  
sewn.  
X The sewing machine stops after it has  
finished sewing the pattern.  
• If nothing was saved in the selected pocket, a  
beep is sounded, and the screen displayed  
before the numeric key was pressed appears  
again.  
Check the sewn pattern.  
d
If the part of the pattern indicated in the  
illustration is sewn uniformly, the pattern is  
correctly aligned.  
• To select a different pocket, use the numeric  
keys to type in the number of a different  
pocket.  
3
Memo  
If the pattern appears as shown below, the  
stitching is misaligned in the vertical direction.  
z After a decorative stitch or character stitch  
pattern is retrieved, press  
stitch key) or (Character stitch key) to  
combine additional patterns with it or edit it.  
(Decorative  
Realigning the pattern  
The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on  
the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If  
this occurs, adjust the pattern while sewing on a  
piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for  
your project.  
If the pattern appears as shown below, the  
stitching is misaligned in the horizontal  
direction.  
Attach monogramming foot “N”.  
a
If the pattern is not sewn correctly, follow the  
steps below to adjust the sewing.  
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
Press  
(Settings key) in the operation  
Select  
).  
(No. 31 of  
, selected with  
e
b
panel.  
X The settings screen appears.  
Press  
(Decorative stitch key), and then use  
the numeric keys to type in “31”.  
X The pattern alignment stitch is selected.  
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Press  
or  
(Stitch length keys) until  
or  
■ Vertical pattern adjustment  
f
is displayed.  
To adjust the vertical position, select  
adjust the horizontal position, select  
. To  
.
Press  
(Stitch width key) to increase the  
adjustment setting.  
X The screen for adjusting the pattern appears.  
■ Vertical pattern adjustment  
Press  
(Stitch width key) to decrease the  
adjustment setting.  
■ Horizontal pattern adjustment  
■ Horizontal pattern adjustment  
Press  
or  
(Stitch width keys).  
g
Press  
(Stitch width key) to increase the  
adjustment setting.  
X Make the necessary adjustments according  
to how the pattern is sewn.  
Press  
(Stitch width key) to decrease the  
adjustment setting.  
Start sewing again, and then check the pattern.  
Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn  
correctly.  
h
i
When the pattern is sewn correctly, press  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear key).  
X The initial stitch screen appears again.  
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With the My Custom Stitch function, you can sew stitch patterns that you design yourself.  
Mark the points in the pattern that are  
positioned at intersections in the grid, and  
c
Drawing a sketch of the  
pattern  
then link those points with a continuous  
straight line.  
Prepare a grid sheet set.  
Draw a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet  
set.  
a
3
Determine the sewing order.  
d
9
8
6
7
5
4
10  
11  
12  
3
13  
2
0
1
16  
15  
17  
Draw the pattern as one continuous line and  
with the start point and the end point of the  
design at the same height.  
14  
For a more attractive stitch, close the pattern by  
intersecting the line.  
If the pattern will be repeated, determine the  
space between the repeating patterns.  
b
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Check the grid sheet set, and specify the  
coordinates of the first point.  
d
Entering the pattern data  
Press  
and  
(Stitch width keys) to select  
Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and  
program the pattern into the sewing machine.  
the horizontal coordinate and press  
and  
(Stitch length keys) to select the vertical  
coordinate, and then press  
(OK key).  
Attach monogramming foot “N”.  
a
2
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser  
foot” (page 41).  
1
a
b
Stitch width keys  
Stitch length keys  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
b
Select  
).  
(No. 99 of  
, selected with  
c
Press  
(Decorative stitch key), and then use  
the numeric keys to type in “99”.  
Specify the coordinates of the second point,  
and then press (OK key).  
e
X The screen for entering a pattern appears.  
X A screen appears, allowing you to specify  
the settings for the stitching between the two  
points.  
1
Specify whether single stitching or triple  
stitching will be sewn between the points.  
f
3
2
Press  
for single stitching or for triple stitching,  
and then press (OK key).  
and  
(Stitch width keys) to select  
a
Number of the current point/Total number of  
points  
b
c
Horizontal coordinate (0–79)  
Vertical coordinate (0–14)  
X A screen for selecting the next operation  
appears.  
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Select  
, and then press  
(OK key).  
Specify the various stitching settings, such as  
reverse/reinforcement stitching, in the same  
way as with other stitches.  
g
j
• If you make a mistake while specifying a  
point, press (Cancel/clear key) so that  
the point changes from to , and  
• With this screen displayed, pressing  
(Cancel/clear key) displays the screen where  
points can be edited so that points can be  
added or removed.  
then move (edit) the position of the point.  
X A screen for specifying the next point  
appears.  
Repeat steps  
point.  
Up to 99 points can be entered.  
e
through  
g
to specify each  
h
Memo  
z To save the entered pattern data, save it from  
the sewing screen. For details, refer to  
“Saving patterns” (page 130).  
3
z The pattern in the LCD will appear different  
from the pattern drawn in the grid sheet set  
and the actual sewn stitch. Also, refer to  
these when entering the design.  
■ To edit the position of a point.  
The position of a point can be edited (moved) if  
(Cancel/clear key) is pressed while  
is displayed in the screen so that the point  
changes from  
to  
. Each time  
(Cancel/clear key) is pressed, the previous point is  
selected. To select the next point, press  
key).  
(OK  
(0  
■ To delete a point  
The last point can be deleted by pressing  
key) while a point appears as  
in the screen  
where  
is displayed. Each press of the  
key deletes the last point in the pattern.  
After all points in the pattern have been  
i
specified, select  
in the screen that appears  
(OK key).  
in step g , and then press  
X The sewing screen appears.  
Designing a Pattern 135  
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Examples of designs  
Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch.  
Point  
Point  
Point  
Point  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
0
0
3
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
38  
35  
32  
30  
32  
35  
41  
45  
47  
44  
45  
47  
50  
54  
56  
55  
51  
45  
70  
13  
14  
13  
10  
6
3
0
0
4
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
3
5
8
0
5
8
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
16  
18  
21  
25  
28  
33  
37  
41  
43  
44  
10  
12  
13  
14  
14  
13  
11  
8
12  
18  
22  
23  
21  
17  
14  
12  
9
6
3
1
3
6
11  
13  
14  
14  
13  
12  
11  
9
6
3
1
0
10  
13  
14  
13  
11  
13  
14  
13  
10  
6
3
0
0
4
7
11  
12  
17  
20  
24  
27  
29  
31  
32  
30  
27  
24  
21  
18  
16  
15  
15  
5
0
9
7
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
11  
13  
14  
13  
10  
6
3
0
0
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
6
12  
41  
43  
40  
41  
0
1
3
5
8
Point  
Point  
Point  
Point  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
0
0
1
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
10  
12  
8
12  
7
12  
6
10  
5
10  
16  
19  
23  
22  
17  
22  
23  
19  
42  
11  
10  
9
8
6
6
3
2
0
2
1
0
0
6
10  
6
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
5
4
5
8
7
7
3
7
7
0
7
7
3
7
7
3
0
3
7
11  
14  
11  
7
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
20  
21  
24  
23  
24  
27  
27  
27  
32  
27  
23  
20  
16  
20  
23  
27  
32  
11  
7
7
14  
7
7
11  
7
7
11  
14  
11  
7
30  
32  
32  
32  
33  
35  
35  
37  
35  
32  
30  
30  
29  
26  
24  
18  
13  
12  
13  
7
10  
12  
11  
8
12  
14  
14  
11  
5
7
8
11  
11  
11  
16  
11  
7
4
0
4
7
9
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
3
8
3
0
3
7
10  
13  
14  
14  
12  
11  
16  
21  
0
7
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APPENDIX  
The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter.  
Stitch Settings........................................................................................................138  
Utility stitches..................................................................................................138  
Other stitches...................................................................................................144  
Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................................149  
Restrictions on oiling........................................................................................149  
Cleaning the machine surface.............................................................................149  
Cleaning the race .............................................................................................149  
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................151  
Frequent troubleshooting topics.......................................................................151  
Upper thread tightened up.................................................................................151  
Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric............................................................152  
Incorrect thread tension...................................................................................154  
Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed .................................155  
When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat.....................158  
List of symptoms ..............................................................................................160  
Error messages .................................................................................................165  
Nothing appears in the LCD.............................................................................166  
Operation beep................................................................................................166  
Cancelling the operation beep............................................................................166  
Index .....................................................................................................................168  
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Stitch Settings  
Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility  
stitches in the following table.  
Utility stitches  
Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Reverse/  
Reinforcement  
Stitching  
Programmed  
Thread-Cutting  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
01  
02  
03  
Basic stitching, sewing  
gathers or pintucks, etc.  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–5.0  
Yes  
Reverse +  
J
J
Reverse  
Reinforcement  
Reverse  
No  
Yes  
No  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16) (J)  
thread-cutting  
Basic stitching and  
sewing gathers or  
pintucks  
Straight  
stitch  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–5.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16) (J)  
Attaching zippers, basic  
J/I stitching, sewing gathers  
or pintucks, etc.  
3.5  
(1/8)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–5.0  
Yes  
Reverse +  
thread-cutting  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16) (J)  
Attaching sleeves,  
sewing inseams, sewing  
stretch fabrics and  
decorative stitching  
04  
Triple  
stretch  
stitch  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.5–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
Reinforcement  
No  
(3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)  
05  
06  
07  
08  
Stretch  
stitch  
Sewing stretch fabrics  
and decorative stitching  
1.0  
1.0–3.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
Reinforcement  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)  
5-30  
Basting  
stitch  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
20  
(3/4)  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
J
J
Temporarily securing  
(3/16-  
No Reinforcement  
1-3/16)  
Overcasting and  
attaching appliqués  
3.5  
(1/8)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
(1/16)  
0.0–4.0  
(0–3/16)  
Yes  
Reverse +  
thread-cutting  
Reverse  
(J)  
Zigzag  
stitch  
Beginning sewing from  
the right needle position  
3.5  
2.5–5.0  
1.4  
0.3–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
Reinforcement  
(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)  
Overcasting on medium  
weight or stretch fabrics,  
attaching elastic,  
09  
10  
2-point  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
J
Reinforcement  
Reinforcement  
Yes  
No  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)  
zigzag stitch  
darning, etc.  
Overcasting on medium  
weight or stretch fabrics,  
attaching elastic,  
3-point  
zigzag stitch  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)  
darning, etc.  
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Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Reverse/  
Reinforcement  
Stitching  
Programmed  
Thread-Cutting  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
Overcasting on thin or  
medium weight fabrics  
3.5  
2.5–5.0  
2.0  
1.0–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
G
G
G
J
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
(1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Overcasting on thick  
fabrics  
5.0  
2.5–5.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(3/16) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Preventing fraying in  
thick fabrics and fabrics  
that fray easily  
5.0  
3.5–5.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Overcasting  
stitch  
Overcasting on stretch  
fabrics  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.5–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
Reinforcement  
(3/32) (1/32–3/16) (J)  
Overcasting on thick or  
stretch fabrics  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.5–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
Reinforcement  
Reinforcement  
(3/32) (1/32–3/16) (J)  
Overcasting on stretch  
fabrics and decorative  
stitching  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
4.0  
1.0–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
(3/16) (1/16–3/16) (J)  
Blind hem stitching on  
medium weight fabrics  
00  
(0)  
2.0  
1.0–3.5  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
R
R
J
3← – 3→  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8)  
4
Blind hem  
stitch  
Blind hem stitching on  
stretch fabrics  
00  
(0)  
2.0  
1.0–3.5  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
3← – 3→  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8)  
Appliqué  
stitch  
3.5  
2.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.6–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
Appliqué stitching  
Shell tuck stitching  
Reinforcement  
(1/8) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)  
Shell tuck  
stitch  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
0.2–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
Reinforcement  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16) (J)  
Piecing straight stitching  
(with a seam allowance  
of 6.5 mm(1/4 inch) from  
the right edge of the  
presser foot)  
21  
22  
23  
5.5  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.0  
0.2–5.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
J
J
No Reinforcement  
No  
Yes  
No  
(7/32)  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Piecing  
straight  
stitch  
Piecing straight stitching  
(with a seam allowance  
of 6.5 mm(1/4 inch) from  
the left edge of the  
1.5  
(1/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.0  
0.2–5.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
presser foot)  
Straight  
stitch that  
looks  
hand-sewn  
(for quilting)  
Straight stitch quilting  
that looks hand-sewn  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
24  
25  
Zigzag  
stitch  
Appliqué quilting, free-  
motion quilting, satin  
stitching  
3.5  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.4  
0.0–4.0  
(0–3/16)  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
J
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
Yes  
No  
(1/8)  
(1/16)  
(for quilting)  
Appliqué  
stitch  
(for quilting)  
Attaching appliqués and  
binding  
1.5  
0.5–5.0  
1.8  
1.0–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Quilting  
stitch  
26  
27  
Quilting background  
stitching (stippling)  
7.0  
1.0–-7.0  
1.6  
1.0–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
No Reinforcement  
No  
No  
(1/4) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
(for  
stippling)  
Satinscallop  
stitch  
5.0  
2.5–7.0  
0.5  
0.1–1.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
N
Scallop stitching  
Reinforcement  
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16) (J)  
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Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Reverse/  
Reinforcement  
Stitching  
Programmed  
Thread-Cutting  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
28  
29  
Patchwork stitching and  
decorative stitching  
4.0  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.2  
0.2–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
J
Reinforcement  
Reinforcement  
No  
No  
(3/16)  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)  
Patchwork stitching,  
decorative stitching and  
sewing overcasting on  
both pieces of fabric,  
such as with tricot  
Joining  
stitch  
5.0  
2.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
Patchwork stitching and  
decorative stitching  
5.0  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.2  
0.2–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
J
Reinforcement  
Reinforcement  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
(3/16)  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)  
Smocking  
stitch  
Smocking stitching and  
decorative stitching  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.6  
1.0–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(1/16) (1/16–3/16) (J)  
Fagoting and decorative  
stitching  
5.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
Reinforcement  
(3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)  
Fagoting  
stitch  
Fagoting and decorative  
stitching  
5.0  
2.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
Reinforcement  
(3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)  
Elastic-  
attaching  
stitch  
Attaching elastic to  
stretch fabrics  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
Reinforcement  
(1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)  
Ladder  
stitch  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
3.0  
2.0–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
Decorative stitching  
Decorative stitching  
Decorative stitching  
No Reinforcement  
(1/8) (1/16–3/16)  
Rick-rack  
stitch  
4.0  
(3/16)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
Reinforcement  
(3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)  
Decorative  
stitch  
5.5  
(7/32)  
0.0–7.0  
(0–1/4)  
1.6  
1.0–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
J
Reinforcement  
Reinforcement  
(1/16) (1/16–3/16) (J)  
Serpentine  
stitch  
Decorative stitching and  
elastic-attaching  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.0  
0.2–4.0  
Yes  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
N
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)  
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Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Reverse/  
Reinforcement  
Stitching  
Programmed  
Thread-Cutting  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
39  
40  
Lace sewing, decorative  
hemming, heirloom  
stitching, etc.  
3.5  
1.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.6–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
N
N
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No  
No  
(1/8) (1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Decorative hemming,  
heirloom stitching, etc.  
6.0  
1.5–7.0  
3.0  
1.5–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(15/64) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)  
Decorative hemming on  
thin, medium weight and  
plain weave fabrics,  
41  
42  
43  
44  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
3.5  
1.5–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
N
N
N
N
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No  
No  
No  
No  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)  
heirloom stitching, etc.  
Decorative hemming on  
thin, medium weight and  
plain weave fabrics,  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
4.0  
1.5–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/16) 1/16–3/16)  
heirloom stitching, etc.  
Decorative hemming on  
thin, medium weight and  
plain weave fabrics,  
Hem-  
stitching  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
2.5  
1.5–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
heirloom stitching, etc.  
Decorative hemming on  
thin, medium weight and  
plain weave fabrics,  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
2.0  
1.5–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
heirloom stitching, etc.  
4
45  
46  
47  
Decorative hemming,  
ribbon threading,  
heirloom stitching, etc.  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
3.0  
1.5–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
N
N
N
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No  
No  
No  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/8) (1/16–3/16)  
Decorative stitching,  
smocking stitching,  
heirloom stitching, etc.  
6.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.6  
1.0–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(15/64) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Decorative stitching,  
smocking stitching,  
heirloom stitching, etc.  
5.0  
1.5–7.0  
1.6  
1.0–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
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Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Reverse/  
Reinforcement  
Stitching  
Programmed  
Thread-Cutting  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
Horizontal buttonholes  
on thin and medium  
weight fabrics  
5.0  
3.0–5.0  
0.4  
0.2–1.0  
Automatic  
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
M
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Thread-cutting No  
Thread-cutting No  
Thread-cutting No  
Thread-cutting No  
Thread-cutting No  
Thread-cutting No  
Thread-cutting No  
Thread-cutting No  
Thread-cutting No  
Thread-cutting No  
Thread-cutting No  
Thread-cutting No  
Thread-cutting No  
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)  
reinforcement  
Horizontal buttonholes  
on areas that are subject  
to strain  
5.0  
3.0–5.0  
0.4  
0.2–1.0  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)  
Horizontal buttonholes  
on thick fabrics  
5.0  
3.0–5.0  
0.4  
0.2–1.0  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)  
Secured buttonholes for  
fabrics that have  
backings  
5.0  
3.0–5.0  
0.4  
0.2–1.0  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)  
3.0–6.0  
(1/8– 15/  
64)  
Buttonholes for stretch or  
knit fabrics  
6.0  
(15/54)  
1.0  
0.5–2.0  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
(1/16) (1/32–1/16)  
Buttonhole  
stitch  
3.0–6.0  
(1/8– 15/  
64)  
Buttonholes for stretch  
fabrics  
6.0  
(15/54)  
1.5  
1.0–3.0  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8)  
5.0  
0.0–6.0  
2.0  
0.2–4.0  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
Bound buttonholes  
(3/16) (0–15/64) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)  
Keyhole buttonholes for  
thick or furry fabrics  
7.0  
(1/4)  
3.0–7.0  
0.5  
0.3–1.0  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
(1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)  
Keyhole buttonholes for  
medium weight and  
thick fabrics  
7.0  
(1/4)  
3.0–7.0  
0.5  
0.3–1.0  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
(1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)  
Horizontal buttonholes  
for thick or furry fabrics  
7.0  
(1/4)  
3.0–7.0  
0.5  
0.3–1.0  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
(1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)  
Darning medium weight  
fabrics  
7.0  
2.5–7.0  
2.0  
0.4–2.5  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32)  
Darning  
stitch  
7.0  
2.5–7.0  
2.0  
0.4–2.5  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
Darning thick fabrics  
(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/32)  
Reinforcing openings  
and areas where the  
seam easily comes loose  
Bar tack  
stitch  
2.0  
1.0–3.0  
0.4  
0.3–1.0  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
(1/16) (1/16–1/8) (1/64) (1/64–1/16)  
Button-  
sewing  
stitch  
3.5  
2.5–4.5  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
Reinforcement +  
No  
Button sewing  
–
–
(1/8) (3/32–3/16)  
thread-cutting  
7.0, 6.0,  
7.0, 6.0,  
5.0 (1/4,  
15/64,  
62  
Sewing eyelets, for  
example, on belts  
7.0  
(1/4)  
5.0 (1/4,  
15/64,  
3/16)  
7.0  
(1/4)  
Automatic  
reinforcement  
Eyelet stitch  
N
No  
Thread-cutting No  
3/16)  
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Stitch Width  
[mm (inch)]  
Stitch Length  
[mm (inch)]  
Reverse/  
Reinforcement  
Stitching  
Programmed  
Thread-Cutting  
Stitch Name  
Application  
Auto  
Manual  
Auto  
Manual  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
Sewing straight stitches  
while cutting the fabric  
0.0  
(0)  
0.0–2.5  
(0–3/32)  
2.5  
0.2–5.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
S
S
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No Reinforcement  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
(3/32) (1/64–3/16)  
Sewing zigzag stitches  
while cutting the fabric  
3.5  
3.5–5.0  
1.4  
0.0–4.0  
(0–3/16)  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
(1/8) (1/8–3/16) (1/16)  
Overcasting on thin and  
medium weight fabrics  
while cutting the fabric  
3.5  
3.5–5.0  
2.0  
1.0–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
Side cutter  
S
(1/8) (1/8–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)  
Overcasting on thick  
fabrics while cutting the  
fabric  
5.0  
3.5–5.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
S
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Overcasting on medium  
weight and thick fabrics  
while cutting the fabric  
5.0  
3.5–5.0  
2.5  
1.0–4.0  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
S
(3/16) (1/8–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)  
Attaching appliqués to  
sleeves (straight stitch  
sewn to the left)  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
N
N
N
N
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Horizontal  
straight  
stitch  
Attaching appliqués to  
sleeves (straight stitch  
sewn to the right)  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
4
Attaching appliqués to  
sleeves (zigzag stitch  
sewn to the left)  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
Horizontal  
zigzag stitch  
Attaching appliqués to  
sleeves (zigzag stitch  
sewn to the right)  
Reinforcement +  
thread-cutting  
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Other stitches  
Pattern  
Stitch Type  
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10  
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
Large:  
No  
Large,  
Decorative  
stitches  
Small:  
Yes  
N
No  
Small No  
Yes  
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29* 30*  
(*Large)  
(*Not  
possible)  
31**  
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41  
42 43 44 45 46 47  
48** 49**  
Satin  
Yes  
(J)  
Large No  
Large No  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
N
stitches  
Step  
patterns  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
N
N
50 51 52 53 54 55  
*
56*  
57* 58* 59*  
Yes  
Cross-  
stitches  
Large No  
Large,  
(*Not  
possible)  
60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69  
Decorative  
satin  
stitches  
Yes  
N
Yes (length  
only)  
Small  
** Pattern for making adjustment  
Memo  
z To select  
, press  
(Decorative stitch key) once.  
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Pattern  
Stitch Type  
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 11 12 13  
Yes  
(*Not  
possible)  
(J)  
16 17 18* 20 21 22 23 24 25 26  
J**  
Yes  
27* 28 29  
08 09 10  
Utility  
decorative  
stitches  
G**  
R**  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
14 15  
4
19* 30* 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38  
No  
(*Not  
impossible)  
N
Yes  
39  
** Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other pattern  
Memo  
z To select  
, press  
(Decorative stitch key) twice.  
Stitch Settings 145  
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Pattern  
Stitch Type  
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10  
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30  
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40  
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  
Character  
Large,  
Small  
stitches  
N
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60  
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70  
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80  
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90  
91 92 93 94 95 96 97  
(Gothic font)  
Memo  
z To select  
(Gothic font), press  
(Character stitch key) once.  
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Pattern  
Stitch Type  
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10  
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30  
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40  
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  
Character  
stitches  
N
No Large No  
No  
Yes  
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60  
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70  
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80  
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90  
91 92 93 94 95 96 97  
(Script font)  
4
Memo  
z To select  
(Script font), press  
(Character stitch key) twice.  
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Pattern  
Stitch Type  
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10  
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30  
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40  
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  
Character  
stitches  
(Outline  
style)  
Large,  
Small  
N
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60  
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70  
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80  
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90  
91 92 93 94 95 96 97  
Memo  
z To select  
(Outline style), press  
(Character stitch key) three times.  
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Care and Maintenance  
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.  
Remove the needle plate cover.  
The needle plate cover is removed differently  
d
Restrictions on oiling  
depending on the model.  
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must  
not be oiled by the user.  
■ If there is a screw in the needle plate cover  
This machine was manufactured with the necessary  
amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation,  
making periodic oiling unnecessary.  
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to remove the  
screw in the needle plate cover.  
a
If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the  
handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop  
using the machine, and contact you authorized  
dealer or the nearest authorized service center.  
Cleaning the machine surface  
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a  
cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and  
then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it  
once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.  
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and  
then slide it toward you.  
b
4
CAUTION  
● Unplug the power cord before cleaning  
the machine, otherwise injuries or an  
electric shock may occur.  
a
a
Needle plate cover  
Cleaning the race  
X The needle plate cover is removed.  
Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the  
bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.  
■ If there is no screw in the needle plate cover  
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and  
then slide it toward you.  
a
Turn off the sewing machine.  
a
a
Unplug the power cord from the power supply  
b
jack on the right side of the sewing machine.  
a
Needle plate cover  
X The needle plate cover is removed.  
CAUTION  
● Unplug the power cord before cleaning  
the machine, otherwise injuries or an  
electric shock may occur.  
Remove the flat bed attachment.  
c
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Remove the bobbin case.  
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.  
Install the needle plate cover.  
The needle plate cover is installed differently  
e
h
depending on the model.  
■ If there is a screw in the needle plate cover  
Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into  
the needle plate, and then slide the cover back  
a
on.  
1
a
Bobbin case  
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to  
remove any lint and dust from the race and its  
surrounding area.  
f
a
a
Needle plate cover  
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to tighten the  
screw in the needle plate cover.  
b
a
b
a
b
Cleaning brush  
Race  
• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.  
Insert the bobbin case so that the mark on the  
S
g
bobbin case aligns with the  
z
mark on the machine.  
■ If there is no screw in the needle plate cover  
a
Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into  
the needle plate, and then slide the cover back  
a
on.  
b
b
a
a
a
Needle plate cover  
Install the flat bed attachment in its original  
position.  
* Align the S and z marks.  
i
CAUTION  
● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,  
otherwise the upper thread may become  
tangled, the needle may break or sewing  
performance may suffer. For a new  
bobbin case (part code: XC3153-321),  
contact your nearest authorized service  
center.  
a S mark  
b z mark  
c
Bobbin case  
● Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly  
installed, otherwise the needle may break.  
* Make sure that the indicated points are  
aligned before installing the bobbin case.  
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Troubleshooting  
If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.  
You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers  
the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://solutions.brother.com ” .  
If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.  
Frequent troubleshooting topics  
Detailed causes and remedies for common troubleshooting topics are described below. Be sure to refer to  
this before contacting us.  
■ Upper thread tightened up  
page 151  
page 152  
page 154  
page 155  
page 158  
■ Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric  
■ Incorrect thread tension  
■ Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed  
■ When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat  
4
■ Cause  
Upper thread tightened up  
Incorrect lower threading  
If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded, instead  
of the appropriate tension being applied to the  
lower thread, it is pulled through the fabric when  
the upper thread is pulled up. For this reason, the  
thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric.  
■ Symptom  
• The upper thread appears as a single  
continuous line.  
• The lower thread is visible from the upper  
side of the fabric. (Refer to the illustration  
below.)  
• The upper thread has tightened up, and  
comes out when pulled.  
• The upper thread has tightened up, and  
wrinkles appear in the fabric.  
■ Remedy/check details  
Correctly install the lower thread.  
Turn off the sewing machine.  
a
Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case.  
b
• The upper thread tension is tight, and the  
results do not change even after the thread  
tension is adjusted.  
Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the  
thread unwinds in the correct direction.  
c
• Hold the bobbin with your right hand with  
the thread unwinding to the left, and hold the  
end of the thread with your left hand.  
Then, with your right hand, place the bobbin  
in the bobbin case.  
a
b
c
d
e
Lower side of fabric  
Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric  
Upper thread  
Upper side of fabric  
Lower thread  
If the bobbin is inserted with the thread unwinding  
in the wrong direction, sewing will be done with  
an incorrect thread tension.  
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While holding the bobbin in place with your  
finger, pass the thread through the slit in the  
needle plate.  
d
Tangled thread on wrong  
side of fabric  
• Hold down the bobbin with your right hand,  
and then pull the end of the thread around  
the tab with your left hand.  
■ Symptom  
• The thread becomes tangled on the lower  
side of the fabric.  
a
b
Tab  
Hold down the bobbin with your right hand.  
Pull the thread to pass it through the slit in the  
needle plate, then cut it with the cutter.  
• After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made  
and sewing cannot continue.  
• Looking under the fabric, there is tangled  
thread in the bobbin case.  
■ Cause  
Incorrect upper threading  
If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded, the  
upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be  
firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes  
tangled in the bobbin case, causing a rattling  
noise.  
■ Remedy/check details  
c
d
Slit  
Cutter  
Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the  
upper threading.  
Sewing with the correct thread tension is  
possible after the bobbin has been correctly  
installed in the bobbin case.  
Remove the tangled thread. If it cannot be  
removed, cut the thread with scissors.  
a
• For details, refer to “Cleaning the race” on  
page 149.  
Remove the upper thread from the machine.  
b
Refer to the following steps to correct the  
upper threading.  
c
• If the bobbin was removed from the bobbin  
case, refer to “Installing the bobbin” (page  
26) and “Remedy/check details” in the  
section “Upper thread tightened up” (page  
151) to correctly install the bobbin.  
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Raise the presser foot using the presser foot  
lever.  
Pass the thread under the thread guide plate,  
and then pull it up.  
d
g
1
a
Presser foot lever  
a
Thread guide plate  
• If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing  
machine cannot be threaded correctly.  
While using your right hand to lightly hold the  
thread passed under the thread guide plate,  
pass the thread through the thread path in the  
order shown below.  
h
Press  
(“Needle Position” button) once or  
e
twice to raise the needle.  
1
1
4
a
“Needle Position” button  
X The needle is correctly raised when the mark  
on the handwheel is at the top, as shown  
below. Check the handwheel and, if this  
mark is not at this position, press  
(“Needle Position” button) until it is.  
a
Shutter  
1
Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread  
guide.  
i
The thread can easily be passed behind the  
needle bar thread guide by holding the thread  
in your left hand, then feeding the thread with  
your right hand, as shown.  
a
Mark on handwheel  
While holding the thread lightly with your  
right hand, pull the thread with your left hand,  
and then pass the thread behind the thread  
guide cover and to the front.  
f
1
1
a
Needle bar thread guide  
Next, use the needle threader to thread the  
needle. Continue with the procedure in  
“Threading the needle” (page 31).  
j
a
Thread guide cover  
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Incorrect thread tension  
■ Symptoms  
• Symptom 1: The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric.  
• Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straight line on the upper side of the fabric.  
• Symptom 3: The upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric.  
• Symptom 4: The lower thread appears as a straight line on the lower side of the fabric.  
• Symptom 5: The stitching on the lower side of the fabric is loose or has slack.  
❏ Symptom 1  
❏ Symptom 3  
a
b
Lower side of fabric  
Lower thread visible from  
upper side of fabric  
Upper thread  
Upper side of fabric  
Lower thread  
c
d
e
f
Upper thread visible from  
lower side of fabric  
■ Cause/remedy/check details  
❏ Cause 1  
The machine is not correctly threaded.  
<With symptoms 1 and 2 described above>  
The bobbin threading is incorrect.  
Return the upper thread tension to the standard  
setting, and then refer to “Upper thread tightened  
up” (page 151) to correct the threading.  
Note  
z If the upper threading and bobbin threading  
are incorrect, the thread tension cannot be  
adjusted correctly. Check the upper  
threading and bobbin threading first, and  
then adjust the thread tension.  
<With symptoms 3 through 5 described above>  
The upper threading is incorrect.  
Return the upper thread tension to the standard  
setting, and then refer to “Tangled thread on  
wrong side of fabric” (page 152) to correct the  
upper threading.  
❏ If the bobbin thread is visible from the right  
side of the fabric  
Press  
(Thread tension key) in the  
operation panel to decrease the tension of the  
upper thread.  
❏ Cause 2  
A needle and thread appropriate for the fabric  
are not being used.  
The sewing machine needle that should be  
used depends on the type of fabric sewn and  
the thread thickness.  
If a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric  
are not being used, the thread tension will not  
be adjusted correctly, causing wrinkles in the  
fabric or skipped stitches.  
❏ If the upper thread is visible from the wrong  
side of the fabric  
Press  
(Thread tension key) in the  
operation panel to increase the tension of the  
upper thread.  
• Refer to “Needle types and their uses” (page  
38) to check that a needle and thread  
appropriate for the fabric are being used.  
❏ Cause 3  
An appropriate setting on the thread tension  
dial is not selected.  
The setting selected for the upper thread tension  
is not appropriate. Refer to “Changing the  
tension of the upper thread” (page 58) to select  
an appropriate thread tension. The appropriate  
thread tension differs depending on the type of  
fabric and thread being used.  
* Adjust the thread tension while test sewing  
on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as  
that used in your project.  
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Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove  
the bobbin.  
g
Fabric is caught in the  
machine and cannot be  
removed  
If the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and  
cannot be removed, the thread may have become  
tangled under the needle plate. Follow the procedure  
described below to remove the fabric from the  
machine. If the operation could not be completed  
according to the procedure, instead of attempting to  
complete it forcefully, contact your nearest  
authorized service center.  
Remove the bobbin case.  
If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove  
h
■ Removing the fabric from the machine  
them.  
Immediately stop the sewing machine.  
a
Turn off the sewing machine.  
b
Remove the needle.  
If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the  
c
handwheel away from you (clockwise) to raise  
the needle out of the fabric, and then remove  
the needle.  
4
a
Bobbin case  
• Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 39).  
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to  
remove any dust from the race and its  
surrounding area.  
i
Remove the presser foot and presser foot  
holder.  
d
• Refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page  
41) and “Removing the presser foot holder”  
(page 43).  
Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it.  
If the fabric can be removed, remove it.  
e
Continue with the following steps to clean the  
race.  
a
b
Cleaning brush  
Race  
Remove the needle plate cover.  
f
Continue with  
step  
If the fabric could be removed.  
p
.
Continue with  
step  
If the fabric could not be removed.  
j
.
1
a
Needle plate cover  
• Refer to “Cleaning the race” (page 149).  
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Use the enclosed disc-shaped screwdriver to  
loosen the two screws on the needle plate.  
Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs  
move smoothly and do not contact the edges of  
the slots in the needle plate.  
j
Note  
z Be careful not to drop the removed screws in  
a
b
Correct position of feed dogs  
Incorrect position of feed dogs  
the machine.  
Note  
Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any tangled  
threads, and then remove the needle plate.  
Remove the fabric and threads from the needle  
plate.  
z Be careful not to drop the removed screws in  
k
the machine.  
Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on  
the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the  
machine.  
p
a
If the fabric cannot be removed, even after  
completing these steps, contact your nearest  
authorized service center.  
b
Remove any threads in the race and around  
the feed dogs.  
l
a
b
Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.  
m
n
Align the two screw holes in the needle plate  
with the two holes at the needle plate  
mounting base, and then fit the needle plate  
onto the machine.  
• Align the S and z marks.  
Lightly finger-tighten the screw on the right  
side of the needle plate. Then, use the disc-  
shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw  
on the left side. Finally, firmly tighten the  
screw on the right side.  
o
a
b
c
S mark  
z mark  
Bobbin case  
• Make sure that the indicated points are  
aligned before installing the bobbin case.  
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■ Checking machine operations  
If the needle plate has been removed, check  
machine operations to confirm that installation  
CAUTION  
● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,  
otherwise the upper thread may become  
tangled, the needle may break or sewing  
performance may suffer. For a new  
bobbin case (part code: XC3153-321),  
contact your nearest authorized service  
center.  
has been completed correctly.  
Turn on the machine.  
a
b
03  
Select stitch  
.
● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case  
properly, otherwise the needle may break.  
Note  
z Do not yet install the presser foot and thread.  
Attach the needle plate cover according to  
q
r
steps  
h
in “Cleaning the race” (page 150).  
Slowly turn the handwheel toward you  
(counterclockwise), and look from all sides to  
check that the needle falls at the center of the  
hole in the needle plate.  
If the needle contacts the needle plate, remove  
the needle plate, and then install it again,  
c
Check the condition of the needle, and then  
install it.  
If the needle is in a poor condition, for  
example, if it is bent, be sure to install a new  
needle.  
starting with step  
m
in “Removing the fabric  
from the machine” (page 156).  
• Refer to “Checking the needle” (page 39) and  
“Replacing the needle” (page 39).  
4
2
1
CAUTION  
● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can  
easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.  
Note  
z After completing this procedure, continue  
with the following procedure in “Checking  
machine operations” to check that the  
machine is operating correctly.  
a
b
Hole in the needle plate  
Handwheel  
07  
Select stitch  
. At this time, increase the  
d
Memo  
stitch length and width to their maximum  
settings.  
z Since the needle may have been damaged  
when the fabric was caught in the machine,  
we recommend replacing it with a new one.  
• For details on changing the settings, refer to  
“Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length”  
(page 59).  
Slowly turn the handwheel toward you  
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle  
bar and feed dogs operate correctly.  
If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle  
plate, the machine may be malfunctioning;  
therefore, contact your nearest authorized  
service center.  
e
Turn off the machine, and then install the  
bobbin and presser foot.  
f
• Refer to “Installing the bobbin” (page 26) and  
“Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).  
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Correctly thread the machine.  
g
CAUTION  
• For details on threading the machine, refer to  
“Upper Threading” (page 28).  
● Do not remove the bobbin winder seat  
even if the thread become tangled under  
the bobbin winder seat. It may result in  
injuries.  
● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin  
winder presser, otherwise the machine  
may be damaged; you cannot wind off the  
thread by removing the screw.  
Note  
z The thread may have become tangled as a  
result of incorrect upper threading. Make  
sure that the machine is correctly threaded.  
Perform trial sewing with normal fabric.  
h
1
Note  
z Incorrect sewing may be the result of  
incorrect upper threading or sewing thin  
fabrics. If there are poor results from the trial  
sewing, check the upper threading or the  
type of fabric being used.  
a Screw of the bobbin winder presser  
When the thread became  
tangled under the bobbin  
winder seat  
If the thread become tangled under the bobbin  
a
winder seat, press  
(“Start/Stop” button)  
once to stop the bobbin winding.  
When the foot controller is plugged in, remove  
your foot from the foot controller.  
If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not  
passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin-  
winding thread guide correctly, the thread may  
become tangled under the bobbin winder seat.  
In such a case, wind off the thread according to the  
following procedure.  
1
a
“Start/Stop” button  
Cut the thread with scissors beside the bobbin-  
winding thread guide.  
b
2
1
1
a
b
Thread  
Bobbin winder seat  
a
Bobbin-winding thread guide  
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Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and  
then remove the bobbin from the shaft.  
c
Hold the thread end with your left hand, and  
wind off the thread clockwise near the bobbin  
d
with your right hand as shown below.  
4
Wind the bobbin again.  
e
Note  
z Make sure that the thread passes under the  
pretension disk of the bobbin-winding  
thread guide correctly (page 24).  
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List of symptoms  
Symptom  
Probable Cause  
Remedy  
Reference  
The machine is not turned on.  
Turn on the machine.  
page 17  
The “Start/Stop” button was not  
pressed.  
Press the “Start/Stop” button.  
page 52  
–
The presser foot lever is raised.  
Lower the presser foot lever.  
The sewing  
machine does not  
operate.  
Do not use the “Start/Stop” button  
The “Start/Stop” button was pressed, when the foot controller is  
even though the foot controller is  
connected.  
connected. To use the “Start/  
Stop” button, disconnect the foot  
controller.  
page 52  
page 25  
The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to  
the right.  
the left.  
The needle is incorrectly installed.  
Correctly install the needle.  
Use the screwdriver to firmly  
tighten the screw.  
The needle clamp screw is loose.  
The needle is bent or blunt.  
page 39  
Replace the needle.  
Select a thread and needle that  
are appropriate for the type of  
fabric being sewn.  
The combination of fabric, thread  
and needle is not correct.  
page 38  
The presser foot that is used is not  
Attach the presser foot that is  
appropriate for the type of stitch that appropriate for the type of stitch  
page 138  
you wish to sew.  
that you wish to sew.  
The needle breaks.  
The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.  
page 57  
–
The fabric is pulled too much.  
The spool is incorrectly installed.  
Lightly guide the fabric.  
Correctly install the spool.  
page 28  
The area around the hole in the  
needle plate is scratched, or has a  
burr on it.  
Replace the needle plate. Contact  
your dealer or the nearest  
–
–
–
authorized service center.  
The area around the hole in the  
presser foot is scratched, or has a  
burr on it.  
Replace the presser foot. Contact  
your dealer or the nearest  
authorized service center.  
Replace the bobbin case. Contact  
your dealer or the nearest  
authorized service center.  
The bobbin case is scratched, or has  
a burr on it.  
The needle breaks.  
Incorrect bobbins will not work  
properly. Only use a bobbin  
designed specifically for this  
machine.  
A bobbin designed specifically for  
this machine is not used.  
page 22  
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Symptom  
Probable Cause  
Remedy  
Reference  
The upper thread was not threaded  
correctly (for example, the spool is  
not installed correctly, the spool cap  
is too big for the spool being used, or  
the thread has come out of the  
needle bar thread guide).  
Correct the upper threading.  
page 28  
There are knots or tangles in the  
thread.  
Remove any knots or tangles.  
–
The selected needle is not  
appropriate for the thread being  
used.  
Select a needle that is appropriate  
for the type of thread being used.  
page 38  
page 57  
page 149  
The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.  
Remove the tangle thread. If the  
The thread is tangled, for example, in  
thread is tangled in the bobbin  
the bobbin case.  
case, clean the race.  
The upper thread  
breaks.  
The needle is bent or blunt.  
Replace the needle.  
page 39  
The needle is incorrectly installed.  
Correctly install the needle.  
4
The area around the hole in the  
needle plate is scratched, or has a  
burr on it.  
Replace the needle plate. Contact  
your dealer or the nearest  
–
–
–
authorized service center.  
The area around the hole in the  
presser foot is scratched, or has a  
burr on it.  
Replace the presser foot. Contact  
your dealer or the nearest  
authorized service center.  
Replace the bobbin case. Contact  
your dealer or the nearest  
authorized service center.  
The bobbin case is scratched, or has  
a burr on it.  
Incorrect bobbins will not work  
properly. Only use a bobbin  
designed specifically for this  
machine.  
A bobbin designed specifically for  
this machine is not used.  
page 22  
The bobbin thread is incorrectly  
installed.  
Correctly install the bobbin  
thread.  
page 26  
–
The bobbin is scratched or does not  
rotate smoothly, or has a burr on it.  
Replace the bobbin.  
The lower thread is  
tangled or breaks.  
Remove the tangled thread and  
clean the race.  
The thread is tangled.  
page 149  
Incorrect bobbins will not work  
properly. Only use a bobbin  
designed specifically for this  
machine.  
A bobbin designed specifically for  
this machine is not used.  
page 22  
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Symptom  
Probable Cause  
Remedy  
Reference  
The upper thread was not threaded  
correctly.  
Correct the upper threading.  
page 28  
The bobbin thread is incorrectly  
installed.  
Correctly install the bobbin  
thread.  
page 26  
page 38  
Select a thread and needle that  
are appropriate for the type of  
fabric being sewn.  
The combination of fabric, thread  
and needle is not correct.  
The thread tension  
is incorrect.  
The presser foot holder is incorrectly Correctly install the presser foot  
page 43  
page 57  
installed.  
holder.  
Adjust the tension of the upper  
thread.  
The thread tension is incorrect.  
Incorrect bobbins will not work  
properly. Only use a bobbin  
designed specifically for this  
machine.  
A bobbin designed specifically for  
this machine is not used.  
page 22  
The upper thread was not threaded  
Correctly thread the upper thread  
page 26,  
page 28  
correctly, or the bobbin is incorrectly and correctly install the bobbin  
installed.  
thread.  
The spool is incorrectly installed.  
Correctly install the spool.  
page 28  
page 38  
page 39  
page 60  
Select a thread and needle that  
are appropriate for the type of  
fabric being sewn.  
The combination of fabric, thread  
and needle is not correct.  
The fabric is  
wrinkled.  
The needle is bent or blunt.  
Replace the needle.  
Shorten the stitch length or sew  
with stabilizer material under the  
fabric.  
If thin fabrics are being sewn, the  
stitch is too long.  
Adjust the tension of the upper  
thread.  
The thread tension is incorrect.  
page 57  
page 28  
The upper thread was not threaded  
correctly.  
Correct the upper threading.  
Select a thread and needle that  
are appropriate for the type of  
fabric being sewn.  
The combination of fabric, thread  
and needle is not correct.  
page 38  
Stitches are  
skipped.  
The needle is bent or blunt.  
Replace the needle.  
page 39  
page 39  
The needle is incorrectly installed.  
Correctly install the needle.  
Dust has accumulated under the  
needle plate or in the bobbin case.  
Remove the needle plate cover  
and clean the race.  
page 149  
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Symptom  
Probable Cause  
Remedy  
Clean the race.  
Reference  
Dust has accumulated in the feed  
dogs or in the bobbin case.  
page 149  
The upper thread was not threaded  
correctly.  
Correct the upper threading.  
page 28  
–
A high-pitched  
noise is made while  
sewing.  
Replace the bobbin case. Contact  
your dealer or the nearest  
authorized service center.  
The bobbin case is scratched, or has  
a burr on it.  
Incorrect bobbins will not work  
properly. Only use a bobbin  
designed specifically for this  
machine.  
A bobbin designed specifically for  
this machine is not used.  
page 22  
The needle has not been raised to the Press the “Needle Position”  
page 31  
page 39  
The needlethreader  
cannot be used.  
correct position.  
button.  
The needle is incorrectly installed.  
The presser foot that is used is not  
Correctly install the needle.  
Attach the presser foot that is  
appropriate for the type of stitch that appropriate for the type of stitch  
page 138  
page 57  
you wish to sew.  
that you wish to sew.  
4
The stitch is not  
sewn correctly.  
Adjust the tension of the upper  
thread.  
The thread tension is incorrect.  
Remove the tangle thread. If the  
thread is tangled in the bobbin  
case, clean the race.  
The thread is tangled, for example, in  
the bobbin case.  
page 149  
Slide the drop feed lever to the  
right. (as seen from the rear of the  
machine)  
The feed dogs are lowered.  
page 105  
page 60  
The stitch is too short.  
Lengthen the stitch length.  
The presser foot that is used is not  
Attach the presser foot that is  
appropriate for the type of stitch that appropriate for the type of stitch  
page 138  
you wish to sew.  
that you wish to sew.  
Turn the presser foot pressure dial  
to the left to increase the pressure  
of the presser foot.  
The fabric does not  
feed.  
The pressure of the presser foot is  
weak.  
page 43  
Remove the tangle thread. If the  
thread is tangled in the bobbin  
case, clean the race.  
The thread is tangled, for example, in  
the bobbin case.  
page 149  
Use the presser foot locking pin  
(black button on the left side) on  
zigzag foot “J” to keep the presser  
foot level while sewing.  
Zigzag foot “J” is slanted on a thick  
seam at the beginning of stitching.  
page 67  
The sewing lamp  
does not come on.  
Contact your dealer or the nearest  
authorized service center.  
The sewing lamp is damaged.  
–
Nothing appears in The brightness of the LCD is either  
Adjust the brightness of the LCD.  
page 166  
the LCD.  
too light or too dark.  
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Symptom  
Probable Cause  
Remedy  
Reference  
While winding the  
bobbin, the bobbin  
thread was wound  
below the bobbin  
winder seat.  
After removing the thread wound  
below the bobbin winder seat,  
wind the bobbin correctly.  
You have not wound the bobbin  
thread properly.  
page 158  
The thread is not passed through the  
bobbin-winding thread guide  
correctly.  
Correctly pass the thread through  
the bobbin-winding thread guide.  
page 24  
page 25  
page 25  
page 155  
–
Bobbin thread does  
Move the sewing speed controller  
to the right (so that the speed will  
be fast).  
not wind neatly on Bobbin spins slowly.  
the bobbin.  
The thread that was pulled out was  
not wound onto the bobbin  
correctly.  
Wind the thread that was pulled  
off round the bobbin five or six  
times clockwise.  
Fabric being sewn  
with the machine  
cannot be removed.  
Lift up the fabric and cut the  
threads below it, and clean the  
race.  
Thread is tangled below the needle  
plate.  
The fabric feeds in  
the opposite  
direction.  
Contact your dealer or the nearest  
authorized service center.  
The feed mechanism is damaged.  
The upper thread The bobbin thread is incorrectly  
has tightened up. installed.  
Correctly install the bobbin  
thread.  
page 26,  
page 151  
The thread is  
tangled on the  
You have not threaded the upper  
page 28,  
page 152  
Correct the upper threading.  
wrong side of the thread properly.  
fabric.  
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Error messages  
If  
(“Start/Stop” button) is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is  
performed incorrectly, an error message appears in the LCD. Follow the instructions that appear. The message  
will disappear if  
(OK key) or  
(Cancel/clear key) is pressed while the message is displayed.  
Error Message  
Probable Cause  
The selected setting cannot be changed with the selected pattern.  
The “Start/Stop” button was pressed without connecting the foot  
controller while the setting for adjusting the stitch width using the  
sewing speed controller is set to [ON].  
The stitch mode was changed.  
This message appears when the current pattern is to be deleted.  
The “Start/Stop” button was pressed while the foot controller was  
connected.  
A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was  
selected and the “Start/Stop” button was pressed while the buttonhole  
lever is lowered.  
4
The buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the “Start/  
Stop” button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised.  
The “Start/Stop” button, “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button or  
“Thread Cutter” button was pressed while the presser foot was raised.  
You tried to combine more than 70 decorative stitches, stain stitches,  
cross stitches or combined utility stitches.  
The twin needle setting is selected while a pattern that cannot be sewn  
with the twin needle is selected.  
The “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button, “Needle Position” button  
or “Thread Cutter” button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is  
moved to the right.  
A pattern is being saved. Otherwise, the stitch settings are being saved.  
The “Start/Stop” button or “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button was  
pressed after a stitch has been deleted.  
The motor locked up because the thread is tangled.  
The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.  
If error message “F01” through “F09” appears in the LCD while the  
sewing machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning.  
Contact your nearest authorized service center.  
F01~F09  
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Nothing appears in the LCD  
Cancelling the operation beep  
If nothing appears in the LCD when the sewing  
machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is  
either too light or too dark. If this is the case, perform  
the following operation.  
When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to  
beep each time an operation panel key is pressed.  
This setting can be changed so that the machine does  
not beep.  
Turn off the sewing machine.  
Turn on the sewing machine.  
a
a
X The LCD comes on.  
While pressing  
(Cancel/clear key) in the  
b
c
operation panel, turn on the sewing machine.  
Press  
(Settings key) in the operation  
b
panel.  
Press  
or  
(Stitch width keys).  
Adjust the brightness of the LCD so that the  
screens can be seen.  
X The settings screen appears.  
Press  
or  
(Stitch length keys) until  
is  
c
displayed.  
Turn off the sewing machine, then turn it on  
again.  
d
Operation beep  
Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is  
performed, a beep is sounded.  
X The screen for changing the beep setting  
appears.  
■ For a correct operation  
One beep is sounded.  
■ If an incorrect operation is performed  
Two or four beeps are sounded.  
■ If the machine locks up, for example, because  
the thread is tangled  
The sewing machine continues to beep for four  
seconds. The machine automatically stops.  
Be sure to check for the cause of the error, and  
correct it before continuing to sew.  
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Press  
.
or  
(Stitch width keys) to select  
, press or (Stitch width  
d
To return to  
keys).  
X The machine is now set so that it will not  
beep.  
Press  
key).  
(Cancel/clear key) or  
(OK  
e
X The initial stitch screen appears again.  
4
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Index  
crazy quilt stitching .....................................................102  
cross-stitch ..................................................................122  
Numerics  
1/4 inch quilting foot ............................................. 9, 103  
1/4 inch quilting foot with guide .....................................9  
2-point zigzag stitch ......................................................77  
3-point zigzag stitch ......................................................77  
cross-stitches ............................................... 71, 122, 144  
curves ...........................................................................66  
cylindrical pieces ..........................................................46  
D
A
darning .......................................................................110  
decorative satin stitches .............................. 71, 122, 144  
decorative stitch key .....................................................13  
decorative stitches ...................................... 71, 122, 144  
decorative stitching .....................................................115  
designing patterns .......................................................133  
direct selection .............................................................70  
disk-shaped screwdriver ..................................................9  
accessories ......................................................................8  
accessory bag .................................................................9  
adjustable zipper/piping foot .................................... 9, 96  
air vent .........................................................................11  
appliqué .....................................................................101  
automatic reinforcement stitching .................................61  
automatic reverse stitching ............................................61  
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key ...................13  
automatic thread cutting key .........................................13  
automatic thread-cutting .......................................... 7, 63  
E
elastic tape ....................................................................98  
electrical outlet .............................................................17  
error messages ............................................................165  
even seam allowance ....................................................68  
extra spool pin ......................................................... 9, 34  
eyelet ..........................................................................112  
eyelet punch ................................................... 9, 87, 112  
B
bar tack .......................................................................108  
baseline ........................................................................81  
basic stitching ...............................................................81  
basting ..........................................................................80  
blind hem stitch ............................................................82  
blind stitch foot ...............................................................9  
bobbin ..................................................................... 9, 26  
bobbin case ......................................................... 26, 149  
bobbin cover ......................................................... 11, 27  
bobbin thread ...............................................................26  
pulling up ...............................................................36  
bobbin winder ..............................................................10  
bobbin winder shaft spring ............................................23  
bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk .. 10, 24  
bobbin-winding ....................................................... 7, 22  
brightness .....................................................................21  
built-in stitches ...............................................................7  
button fitting foot ............................................................9  
button sewing ........................................................ 84, 89  
buttonhole foot ........................................................ 9, 88  
buttonhole lever ....................................11, 86, 109, 111  
buttonhole stitching ......................................................84  
F
fagoting .......................................................................116  
features ...........................................................................7  
feed dog position switch ...................................... 11, 105  
feed dogs ............................................................. 11, 105  
flat bed attachment .......................................................10  
flipping .......................................................................129  
foot controller .......................................................... 9, 52  
foot controller jack ........................................................11  
free-arm sewing ............................................................46  
free-motion quilting ....................................................105  
G
grid sheet set ...................................................................9  
H
C
handle ..........................................................................11  
handwheel ............................................................. 11, 51  
hard case ........................................................................9  
heirloom stitching .......................................................119  
horizontal stitching .....................................................113  
cancel/clear key ............................................................13  
care ............................................................................149  
changing machine settings ............................................19  
changing sewing direction ............................................66  
changing the settings .....................................................19  
character stitch key .......................................................13  
character stitches ........................................ 71, 122, 146  
checking patterns ........................................................124  
cleaning ......................................................................149  
cleaning brush ....................................................... 9, 150  
combining patterns .....................................................123  
I
included accessories .......................................................8  
Inserting a piping ..........................................................97  
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P
joining ........................................................................119  
joining stitch ...............................................................100  
patchwork stitching .....................................................102  
pattern length ..............................................................127  
pattern size .................................................................125  
patterns .......................................................................122  
piecing ........................................................................102  
piping inserting .............................................................97  
pocket corners ............................................................108  
positioning fabric ..........................................................51  
power supply ................................................................16  
power supply jack .................................................. 11, 17  
preset utility stitch/saved pattern key .............................13  
presser foot ............................................................ 11, 41  
presser foot dial ..................................................... 11, 43  
presser foot holder ................................................. 11, 43  
presser foot lever ...........................................................11  
presser foot pressure .....................................................43  
programmed thread-cutting ...........................................63  
K
knee lifter ............................................................ 7, 9, 65  
knee lifter mounting slot ...............................................10  
L
language .......................................................................21  
LCD ........................................................13, 18, 21, 166  
brightness ...................................................... 21, 166  
leather/vinyl fabrics .......................................................68  
lower threading ........................................................ 7, 26  
M
machine settings ...........................................................19  
main power switch ................................................ 11, 17  
maintenance ...............................................................149  
manual memory key .....................................................13  
memory key ..................................................................13  
mirror image ...............................................................129  
monogramming foot .......................................................9  
My Custom Stitch ................................................. 71, 133  
Q
quick reference guide .....................................................9  
quilting .......................................................................104  
quilting foot ........................................................... 9, 105  
quilting guide ......................................................... 9, 104  
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R
race ............................................................................149  
realigning ....................................................................131  
realigning patterns ......................................................131  
reinforcement stitching ................................. 54, 61, 108  
repeat sewing ..............................................................124  
replacing the needle .............................................. 37, 39  
reset key .......................................................................13  
retrieving a pattern ......................................................130  
reverse/reinforcement stitch button ...............................12  
N
needle ...........................................................................37  
needle bar thread guide ................................................11  
needle clamp screw ......................................................40  
needle mode selection key ............................................13  
needle plate ........................................................... 11, 68  
needle plate cover ........................................................11  
needle position ...................................................... 59, 81  
needle position button ..................................................12  
needle set .......................................................................9  
needle stop position ......................................................61  
needle stop position key ...............................................13  
needle threader lever ....................................................10  
needle threading ...........................................................31  
non stick foot ........................................................... 9, 68  
number selection ..........................................................70  
numeric keys ................................................................13  
S
safety instructions ...........................................................1  
satin stitches ............................................... 71, 122, 144  
satin stitching ..............................................................106  
saving patterns ............................................................130  
saving stitch settings ......................................................64  
scallop stitching ..........................................................117  
screwdriver .............................................................. 9, 40  
seam ripper .............................................................. 9, 87  
selecting stitching .........................................................72  
settings key ............................................................ 13, 19  
sewing machine needles ...............................................37  
sewing speed ................................................................52  
sewing speed controller ....................................... 12, 106  
shell tuck stitch ...........................................................118  
shifting patterns ...........................................................128  
side cutter ................................................................ 9, 78  
size .............................................................................125  
sleeves ........................................................................108  
smocking ....................................................................117  
spool cap .......................................................... 9, 23, 29  
spool net .........................................................................9  
spool pin ......................................................... 10, 23, 29  
O
OK key .........................................................................13  
open toe foot ..................................................................9  
openings .....................................................................108  
operation beep ............................................................166  
operation buttons ................................................... 10, 12  
operation manual ............................................................9  
operation panel ...................................................... 10, 13  
optional accessories ........................................................9  
overcasting foot ..............................................................9  
overcasting stitches .......................................................76  
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start/stop button ..................................................... 12, 52  
starting to sew ...............................................................52  
step pattern .................................................................128  
stitch density ...............................................................126  
stitch guide foot ....................................................... 9, 68  
stitch length ..................................................................60  
stitch length keys ..........................................................13  
stitch mode ...................................................................70  
stitch pattern plate ..........................................................9  
stitch settings ..............................................................138  
stitch width ...................................................................59  
controlling ............................................................106  
stitch width keys ...........................................................13  
straight stitch ...............................................................138  
stretch fabrics ......................................................... 67, 98  
T
thick fabrics ..................................................................67  
thin fabrics ....................................................................67  
thread cutter .......................................................... 10, 56  
thread cutter button ............................................... 12, 55  
thread guide cover ........................................................10  
thread guide disk ..........................................................11  
thread guide plate .........................................................10  
thread tension ...............................................................58  
thread tension ajustment ........................................ 57, 58  
thread tension keys .......................................................13  
top cover ......................................................................10  
trial sewing ...................................................................66  
triple stretch stitch .......................................................108  
troubleshooting ...........................................................151  
twin needle ....................................................... 9, 33, 40  
U
upper thread .................................................................28  
upper thread tension ................................................ 7, 58  
upper threading ....................................................... 7, 28  
utility decorative stitches ............................. 71, 122, 145  
utility stitch key .............................................................13  
utility stitches ....................................................... 70, 138  
W
walking foot .................................................... 9, 44, 104  
wide table ................................................................ 9, 46  
wing needle ................................................................119  
Z
zigzag foot ......................................................................9  
zipper foot ......................................................................9  
zipper stitching ...................................................... 91, 96  
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