Table Of Contents - ELNA 7300 Instructions Manual

SECTION I - Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names .............................................................................. 3
Standard Accessories ............................................................. 4
Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions .............................. 5-6
How to Attach Stitch Chart Brackets ....................................... 7
Stitch Chart .............................................................................. 7
Write 'n Clip Board ................................................................... 7
Quilt Table ................................................................................ 8
Knee Lifter ............................................................................... 8
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .................................... 9
Main Function of Keys ........................................................... 10
Keyboard Selection Keys ................................................ 11-13
Setting Quick Resumption, Sound and
Language Modes ........................................................ 14-15
Controlling Sewing Speed ..................................................... 15
Foot Pressure Dial ................................................................. 15
How to Drop the Feed Dog .................................................... 16
Presser Foot Lever ................................................................ 16
Additional Presser Foot Clearance ....................................... 16
Attaching and Removing Presser Feet ................................. 17
Attaching and Removing Shank ............................................ 17
Setting for Dual Feed Sewing .......................................... 18-19
Seam Allowance Lines .......................................................... 20
Centimeter/Inch Quick Measurements .................................. 20
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension ......................................... 21
Using the Fine Adjustment Screw ......................................... 22
SECTION II Getting Ready to Sew
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Selecting the Correct Needle for Fabrics .............................. 23
Changing Needles ................................................................. 23
Needle Definitions ................................................................. 24
Winding a Bobbin ............................................................ 25-26
Inserting the Bobbin .............................................................. 27
Threading the Machine .................................................... 28-29
Built-in Needle Threader ....................................................... 30
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ............................................ 31
SECTION III - Basic Sewing
How to Select a Stitch ........................................................... 32
Straight Stitch ........................................................................ 32
Starting to Sew ...................................................................... 32
Finishing Off a Seam ............................................................. 32
Cutting the Threads ............................................................... 33
Changing Sewing Direction ................................................... 33
Adjusting Needle Position ..................................................... 33
Adjusting Stitch Length ........................................................ 34
Programming My Personal Settings ................................ 34-35
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics ...................................................... 36
Gathering ............................................................................... 36
Zipper Insertion ............................................................... 37-38
Rolled Hem ........................................................................... 39
Zigzag Stitch .......................................................................... 40
Overcasting ............................................................................ 40
Satin Stitch Appliqué ............................................................. 41
3-Step Zigzag ........................................................................ 41
Mending a Tear ...................................................................... 42
Serpentine Stitch - Applying Elastic ..................................... 42
Blind Hem Stitches ................................................................ 43
Buttonhole Variations ............................................................ 44
Sensor Buttonholes ......................................................... 45-48
Corded Buttonhole ................................................................ 49
Classic Buttonhole (4 Step Memory) .............................. 50-51
Bound Buttonhole (4 Step Memory) ............................... 52-53
How to Sew on a Button ........................................................ 54
Triple Seam ............................................................................ 55
Shell Tuck ............................................................................... 55
Stretch Seam ......................................................................... 55
Super Overlock Stitch ............................................................ 56
Super Stretch Stitch .............................................................. 56
Double Overlock Stitch .......................................................... 56
Overcast Stitch ...................................................................... 57
Arrowtack ............................................................................... 57
Bartacks ................................................................................. 58
Darning .................................................................................. 59
Eyelets ................................................................................... 60

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SECTION IV - Quilting
Piecing Fabrics Together ....................................................... 61
Perfect Start Angle Lines ....................................................... 61
Quilt Stitches ......................................................................... 61
Straight Stitch (Dual Feed Foot: AD) ..................................... 62
Quilt Guide ............................................................................. 63
Straight Stitch Needle Plate .................................................. 63
Buttonhole Appliqué .............................................................. 64
Patchwork .............................................................................. 65
Free Motion Quilting or Stippling ........................................... 65
Stippling Stitch ....................................................................... 66
Basting Stitch ......................................................................... 66
SECTION V - Heirloom
Pintucks ................................................................................. 67
Bridging (Fagoting) ................................................................ 67
Hemstitches ........................................................................... 68
Fringing .................................................................................. 69
Drawn Work ........................................................................... 69
Smocking ............................................................................... 70
SECTION VI - Decorative Sewing
French Knots ......................................................................... 71
Scallop Edges ........................................................................ 71
Corded Trim ........................................................................... 72
Single Cord For Gathering Heavy Fabric .............................. 72
Twin Needle Sewing ........................................................ 73-74
Satin Stitches - Elongation ................................................... 75
Face to Face .......................................................................... 75
Mirror Image .......................................................................... 75
SECTION VII - Programming Combinations
Single Repeat with Memory Auto-Lock ................................. 76
Combining a Sequence ......................................................... 77
Inserting a Second Color ................................................ 77-78
Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning ............................. 78
Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning of
Incomplete Stitch .............................................................. 78
Combining Letters ................................................................. 79
How to Preview the Combined Sequence ............................ 80
Editing .................................................................................... 80
Uniformly Adjusting Stitch Width or Length .......................... 81
Individually Adjusting Stitch Width or Length ........................ 82
Alignment of Stitches within a Sequence ............................. 82
Permanent Memory
Saving, Overwriting, Recalling and Deleting .............. 83-84
SECTION VIII - Taking Care of Your Machine
Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog ................................ 85
Replacing the Bobbin Case ................................................... 86
Changing the Light Bulb ........................................................ 86
Stitch Chart ........................................................................... 87
Optional Accessories ............................................................ 88
Warning Messages .......................................................... 89-90
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 91
NOTE: Information found in this instruction manual is current
at the time of printing. We reserve the right to change and
update specifications and information as needed.
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