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  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual. 3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING READY TO SEW Gathering ................. 67 Names of Parts ..............1-2 Basting ................67 Embroidery unit case ............2 Button sewing ..............68 Standard Accessories............3-4 Tacking ................69 Extension Table ..............5 Applique ................70 Accessory Storage ...............

  • Page 5: Getting Ready To Sew

    GETTING READY TO SEW Names of Parts Top cover Spool pin Spool holder (Large) Touch panel stylus holder Bobbin thread cutter B Presser foot pressure dial Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin thread cutter A Thread take-up lever Visual touch screen Changeable frame Knee lifter socket Feed balancing dial cap Extension table...

  • Page 6: Embroidery Unit Case

    Handwheel Connector for external thread cutter switch USB port Drop feed dog lever Machine socket Foot control jack Power switch Carrying handle Presser foot lifter Cover Embroidery unit socket Embroidery unit Carriage arm Carriage arm release lever Semi-hard fabric cover Embroidery unit case Embroidery unit case To use:...

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) Overedge foot M Satin stitch foot F Blind hemming foot G Zipper foot E Automatic buttonhole foot R Stabilizer plate Rolled hem foot D Darning foot PD-H Button sewing foot T 1/4˝...
  • Page 8 Embroidery hoop SQ14a (with template) Embroidery hoop RE20a (with template) Magnetic clamps (X4) Bobbin holder for embroidery Power supply cable Knee lifter Foot control Instruction book Key icon reference chart Instructional DVD Template CD...

  • Page 9: Extension Table

    Extension Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free arm sewing. To remove: Draw the table to the left. To attach: Slide the table on the base and push it to the right. Free arm sewing The free arm is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Power Supply

    Connecting the Power Supply z First make sure the power switch q is off. x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cable into the machine socket e. c Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t, and turn the power switch q on.

  • Page 11: Controlling Sewing Speed

    Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider You can limit the maximum sewing speed in both the ordi- nary sewing mode and embroidery mode with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the right. To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.

  • Page 12: Machine Operating Buttons

    Machine Operating Buttons q Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this button is pressed.

  • Page 13: Touch Panel Keys

    Touch Panel Keys CAUTION: Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen with hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like. Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard accessories. q Home key Press this key to return to the initial page of the ordinary sewing mode or embroidery mode.

  • Page 14: Setting The Spool Of Thread

    Setting the Spool of Thread Open the top cover. Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin. Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of thread. NOTE: Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread.

  • Page 15: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the bobbin z Pull the thread from the spool. Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot q. q Guide slot x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the thread guide w. Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around and under the guide plate e.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin z Press the lockout key. Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook cover plate. q End of thread w Bobbin holder e Hook cover plate x Hold the bobbin with fingertip so it does not rotate. Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin holder.

  • Page 17: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever to the highest position. Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. Raise the presser foot. q Lockout key Pass the thread in order from z to m. z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot.

  • Page 18: Needle Threader

    Needle threader NOTE: The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle. Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended. Make sure the machine is locked out. Lower the presser foot. z Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The threader hook comes out through the needle eye from behind.

  • Page 19: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Drawing up the Bobbin Thread After using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the bobbin thread. However, you need to draw up the bobbin thread when sewing gathering stitches etc. z Remove the bobbin. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin holder again and rethread the bobbin holder according to the instructions on page 12, but leave a 10 cm (4˝) tail of bobbin thread as shown.

  • Page 20: Replacing Needles

    Replacing Needles CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the needle. Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button. Press the lockout key. q Lockout key Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter- clockwise.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Presser Foot

    Replacing the Presser Foot CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the presser foot. Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button. Press the lockout key. q Lockout key Raise the presser foot lifter.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Foot Holder

    Replacing the Foot Holder Replace the foot holder, if you use the darning foot or embroidery foot. CAUTION: Press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the foot holder. Removing the presser foot holder Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Needle Plate

    Replacing the Needle Plate Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing fine fabrics and also when embroidering. CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the needle plate. Raise the needle and press the lockout key. Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.

  • Page 24: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot

    Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. q Presser foot lifter You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up position. This allows for changing the needle plate, and also helps you to place thick layers of fabrics under the foot.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Foot Pressure

    Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure dial located under the top cover. The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7. For ordinary sewing, set 5 at the setting mark. q Foot pressure dial w Setting mark e Recommended setting Reduce the pressure when sewing fine synthetics and...

  • Page 26: Mode Selection

    Mode Selection When you turn the power switch on, the visual touch screen will show the ordinary sewing mode after a few seconds. The machine is set for straight stitch sewing. NOTE: After turning on the power, it takes several seconds to display the opening window.

  • Page 27: Ordinary Sewing Mode Ordinary Stitch Patterns

    ORDINARY SEWING MODE Ordinary Stitch Patterns In the ordinary sewing mode, there are 4 categories available. 1. Utility stitches and Buttonholes 2. Decorative and quilting stitches 3. Monogramming 4. Sewing applications Press one of the icon keys to select the category. NOTE: In this manual, the pattern number refers to the initial for each group.

  • Page 28: Sewing Applications

    r Sewing applications You can select the appropriate stitch for a specific sewing project and fabric type from the designated applications in this category.

  • Page 29: Function Keys In Ordinary Sewing Mode

    Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode q Adjust key Press this key to open the manual setting window. You can adjust the settings of the stitch width, stitch length, thread tension, and cloth guide position. (refer to pages 33-35). w Twin needle key Press this key to set the stitch width for twin needle sewing (refer to page 51).
  • Page 30 i Letter size key Press this key to select the letter size for monograms. o Letter case key Press this key to select upper case or lower case for monograms. !0 Cursor keys Press one of the cursor keys to move the cursor up or down.

  • Page 31: Utility Stitches

    Utility Stitches Straight stitches Patterns U1 to U5 are straight stitches for seaming. Press the pattern selection key for the desired stitch. NOTE: When sewing fine fabrics with straight stitch, select patterns U1, U2 or U3, and use straight stitch needle plate for better sewing result (refer to page 19).

  • Page 32: Securing Seams

    Securing seams For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches. The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button. q Reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock-a-matic stitch (pattern U2) or locking stitch (pattern U3) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop automatically.

  • Page 33: Variety Of Straight Stitches

    Variety of straight stitches U1 Straight stitch in center needle position Use this stitch for seaming, rolled hemming etc. U2 Lock-a-matic stitch Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse button once.

  • Page 34: Zigzag Stitches

    U8 Basting See page 67 for sewing instructions. Zigzag stitches U9, U10 Zigzag stitches Zigzag stitches are used for various sewing needs includ- ing overcasting. These stitches can be used on most woven fabrics. A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique. U11 Multiple zigzag stitch These stitches are used for mending tears.

  • Page 35: Variety Of Overcasting Stitches

    Variety of overcasting stitches U11 Multiple zigzag stitch: Zigzag foot A This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance. After sewing, trim off the seam allowance closer to the stitches.
  • Page 36 U15, U16 Blind hemming See pages 61 and 62 for sewing instructions. U17 Shell tuck See page 62 for sewing instructions. U18 Hemstitch Use this stitch for fagoting or decorative stitch.

  • Page 37: Manual Stitch Settings

    Manual Stitch Settings When you press the adjust key, the screen shows the manual setting window. q Adjust key You can alter the stitch width (or needle drop position of the straight stitches), stitch length and needle thread tension. Press the “+” or “–” key beside the setting you wish to change.
  • Page 38 Adjusting thread tension This machine is equipped with automatic thread tension control, which optimizes the tension balance for the selected stitch pattern. “Auto” will be indicated in the thread tension window when automatic thread tension control is applied to the selected stitch pattern. q Thread tension window Balanced thread tension Straight stitch: Both needle and bobbin...

  • Page 39: Cloth Guide

    Cloth guide CAUTION: Always leave sufficient space to the left of the machine when using the cloth guide. Do not use the cloth guide when the buttonhole foot R is attached. The extension table cannot be opened when the cloth guide is in use.

  • Page 40: Buttonholes And Specialty Stitches

    Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches Variety of buttonholes Sensor (Square) buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot. Auto (Square) buttonhole This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole, but you can manually set the buttonhole size and the machine memorizes it to sew buttonholes of the same size.

  • Page 41: B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole

    B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole z Pull open the button holder of the automatic buttonhole foot R, and place the button in the button holder. Push it tightly against the button. q Button holder NOTE: Use the blue needle for sewing buttonholes on fine to medium fabrics.
  • Page 42 v Lower the buttonhole foot and pull down the buttonhole lever as far as it will go. Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to the left. After sewing a few stitches, free the thread and continue sewing. t Buttonhole lever NOTE: A warning message will appear and the machine will stop automatically if you start the machine without pulling...

  • Page 43: Manual Settings

    Manual settings Press the adjust key and the manual setting window will open. q Altering buttonhole opening width Press the “+” key to make the buttonhole opening wider. Press the “–’’ key to make the buttonhole opening narrower. w Altering buttonhole width Press the “+”...

  • Page 44: Using The Stabilizer Plate

    Using the Stabilizer Plate The stabilizer plate holds and supports the fabric so it is helpful when sewing buttonholes over the hem of thick fabrics. z Insert the tab of the stabilizer plate q into the slot w of the buttonhole foot. q Stabilizer plate w Slot x Place the button on the button holder of the foot.

  • Page 45: B2 Automatic (Square) Buttonhole

    B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole Pull the button holder all the way out. Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric. Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle at the starting point. Lower the foot and start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to the left.
  • Page 46 Step-3 Start sewing again, and the machine sews the front bartack and right side of the buttonhole. Stop the machine when you reach the ending point. Then press the reverse button. Step-4 Start sewing again, and the machine sews the back bartack and locking stitches then stops automatically with the needle in the up position.

  • Page 47: Other Buttonholes

    Other buttonholes B3 Round end and B4 fine fabric buttonholes The sewing procedure is the same as that of B1 sensor (square) buttonhole (refer to page 37). NOTE: The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0. The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 5.4. The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.30 to 1.00.

  • Page 48: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded buttonhole To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as for B1 sensor (square) buttonhole. Select pattern B1. Place the button on the button holder on the buttonhole foot. Hook a filler cord on the spur on the front of the foot. Bring the ends of cord toward back and under the foot.

  • Page 49: B7 Darning

    B7 Darning z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the button holder all the way out. x Start the machine and sew to the required length, then press the reverse button. This sets the darning length. Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically. q Required length c Sew another layer of darning over the first layer, at a right angle to it.

  • Page 50: B9 Eyelet

    B9 Eyelet The eyelet is used for belt holes, etc. Attach the satin stitch foot F. Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle to the starting point. Sew until the machine stops automatically. q Starting point Open the eyelet with an awl, puncher or pointed scissors. To correct the shape of an eyelet: If the eyelet is open, press the “–”...

  • Page 51: Decorative Stitches

    Decorative Stitches The patterns in this section are classified into 9 groups. These patterns are programmable and you can make a pattern combination. Applique stitches (A): 1 page Stitches in this group are for applique. (Refer to page 70.) Heirloom stitches (H): 2 pages This group provides heirloom stitches and cross stitches for craft sewing and home décor.

  • Page 52: Decorative Stitches

    Bridge stitches (BR): 1 page Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches after a stitch pattern. The number beside the stitch image on the straight stitch key indicates the stitch count of a programmable unit. Patterns BR5 and BR7 will inherit the needle drop position and stitch length of the previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination.

  • Page 53: Quilting(Q)

    Quilting(Q) Using the quilting guide bar The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitches. Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the back of the foot holder. Slide the quilting guide bar and set it to the desired spacing.

  • Page 54: S1-S12 Decorative Satin Stitches

    S1-S12 Decorative satin stitches Patterns S1 to S12 are decorative satin stitches for which the pattern length can be elongated without changing the stitch density. Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window. q Adjust key Press the “+” key to elongate the stitch pattern. w “+”...

  • Page 55: Twin Needle Sewing

    Twin Needle Sewing Some of the utility stitches and decorative stitches can be sewn with a twin needle. Replace the needle with the twin needle supplied with the standard accessories. CAUTION: Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key before changing the needle.

  • Page 56: Programming A Pattern Combination

    Programming a Pattern Combination The patterns in the decorative stitch category and monograms can be programmed to make a pattern combination. Press the program key and select as many patterns as you wish to program. The images of programmed patterns are shown on the left side of the visual touch screen.

  • Page 57: Editing A Pattern Combination

    Editing a pattern combination Deleting the pattern The pattern before the cursor or shown in red is deleted by pressing the delete key. q Cursor w Delete key To delete a pattern in the middle of a combination, press the cursor key to select the pattern you wish to delete. The stitch image of the selected pattern turns red.

  • Page 58: Startover Key

    Startover key This is a 2-way function key to start sewing a pattern combination over from the beginning. When you stop sewing a pattern combination, the startover key is activated. The key shows a triangle and single bar that means the machine will start over from the current pattern.

  • Page 59: Monogramming

    Monogramming You can program letters for monogramming. Press the monogram key and the font selection window will open. q Monogram key You can select one of 3 fonts. Select the desired font by pressing the corresponding key. w Block font key e Script font key r Block font key (9 mm) The monogram mode window will open.

  • Page 60: Manual Thread Tension

    Manual thread tension This machine is equipped with automatic thread tension control. However, you may need to manually adjust the tension balance depending on the sewing conditions. To adjust the thread tension, press the adjust key to open the manual setting window. Individual thread tension adjustment To apply the thread tension adjustment to each letter indi- vidually, select the letter by moving the cursor.

  • Page 61: Programming A Monogram

    Programming a monogram Simply enter the characters by pressing the corresponding keys to program a monogram. Example 1: “Quilt” in Block font Select Block font. Enter “Q”. Press the letter case key to select lower case. q Letter case key Enter “u”, “i”, “l”...

  • Page 62: Sewing Application

    Sewing Application Sewing application is a unique feature that provides you with 12 useful sewing applications. Press the sewing application key and the sewing application menu will open. Press the next page key to show the second page of the menu. The 12 sewing applications are as follows: q Seaming w Overedge...

  • Page 63: Seaming

    Seaming There are 4 types of stitches for seaming in this group. q Woven Straight stitches for seaming regular woven fabrics. w Stretch/Knit Narrow stretch stitches for seaming stretch or knit fabrics. e Curve Short straight stitches for seaming curved lines. r Topstitching Long straight stitch for topstitching with thick threads.

  • Page 64: Overedge

    Overedge q Woven Overcasting stitch for regular woven fabrics. w Stretch/Knit Knit stitch for finishing raw edges of stretch or knit fabrics. e Woven Overlock stitch similar to a professional overlocker stitch. r Heavy Double overedge stitch for preventing raw edges of linens and gabardines from ravelling.

  • Page 65: Blind Hem

    Blind hem Select “Blind Hem”. The following 2 options are available. q Woven For blind hemming regular woven fabric w Stretch/Knit For blind hemming stretch or knit fabric. To sew: Attach the blind hem foot G. Fold the fabric to form a hem leaving a 0.5 cm (1/4˝) allowance as shown.

  • Page 66: Shell Tuck

    Altering blind hem stitch width Press the “+” key in the lower row to increase the stitch width. Press the “–” key in the lower row to decrease the stitch width. NOTE: You can move the left needle drop position with the “+” or “–”...

  • Page 67: Rolled Hem

    Rolled hem q Straight Stitch Rolled hemming with straight stitch w Zigzag Stitch Rolled hemming with narrow zigzag stitch e 4 mm & 6 mm (optional) Rolled hemming using optional rolled hemming feet D1 and D2 To sew: Attach the rolled hem foot D. Fold the fabric edge twice to form a hem, 0.3 cm (1/8˝) wide and 5 cm (2˝) long then press as shown.

  • Page 68: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper sewing q Lapped zipper Lapped zipper application with zipper foot E w Concealed zipper (optional) Concealed zipper application using optional concealed zipper foot Z. Lapped zipper sewing Press the lapped zipper icon and the zipper sewing window will open. Press the sewing step icon so the machine setting will be automatically suited for each sewing step.
  • Page 69 Sew left side Attach zipper foot E. Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) fold. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place. q 0.2-0.3 cm (1/8˝) w Zipper teeth e Fold...
  • Page 70 Basting Replace the foot with zigzag foot A. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together. q Basting Sew right side Replace the foot with zipper foot E. Backstitch across the end of opening to 1 cm (3/8˝). 1 cm Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot.

  • Page 71: Gathering

    Gathering In addition to the regular gathering stitch, this section offers you a special stitch for easing sleeve tops. Easing a sleeve top Draw the bobbin thread up (refer to page 15). Sew a pair of lines, 3 mm (1/8˝) apart, along the edge of the sleeve top.

  • Page 72: Button Sewing

    Button sewing When attaching a button to thick fabric, you need to make a shank by using the button shank plate. Select “Shank”. Lower the feed dog. Attaching button sewing foot T Make sure to press the lockout key to lock the machine. Insert the rear pin of the foot into the rear groove of the foot holder.

  • Page 73: Tacking

    Tacking Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. There are 3 auto tacking sizes and manual tacking available. Attach satin stitch foot F. Auto tacking Lower the needle at the starting point and start sewing. The machine will sew the tack of the selected size and stop automatically when it is finished.

  • Page 74: Applique

    Applique There are 6 types of applique stitches available in this section. You can select the needle stop position either up or down by pressing the needle stop position key. q Needle stop position key The letter above the stitch image denotes the baseline of the needle drop position.

  • Page 75: Patchwork

    Patchwork Patchwork piecing There are 3 stitches for seaming patchwork pieces in this section. The default stitch length is set at 1.8 mm, ideal for patchwork piecing, but you can fine tune the stitch length by pressing the “+” or “–” key. Attach 1/4˝...

  • Page 76: Quilting

    Quilting In this section, 5 types of useful stitches for quilting are available. q Straight stitches w Clasp stitches e Free motion quilting stitches r Sculpture stitches t Hand-look quilt stitches Straight stitches The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching.
  • Page 77 Free quilting For free quilting, use the darning foot PD-H (refer to page 18 for how to attach the darning foot). Lower the feed dog before start sewing. One stitch off The machine stops automatically after sewing one stitch so that you can bring the bobbin thread up to prevent it from bunching up on the wrong side of the fabric.
  • Page 78 Sculpture stitches These stitches are used to accentuate design outlines and to create a mock hand-quilt. Hand-look quilt stitches Use a transparent nylon thread for the needle and ordinary sewing thread for the bobbin. The bobbin thread is pulled up on the right side of the fabric and the stitches will look as if sewn by hand.

  • Page 79: Customizing Machine Settings

    CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS Press the set mode key to enter the machine setting mode. You can select various options and customize the machine settings to suit your personal preference. q Set mode key Press one of the 4 keys to select the mode to customize. w Common Setting Mode In this mode, you can customize the machine settings and options for both ordinary sewing and embroidery.
  • Page 80 Common Setting Mode q Screen Contrast You can adjust the contrast of the visual touch screen by pressing the “+” or “–” key. Sound Volume The buzzer sound can be adjusted by pressing the “+” or “–” key. Set the value to “0” to mute the buzzer. e Inch/mm Option You can set your machine’s measurement unit to either inches or millimeters by pressing the “inch”...

  • Page 81: Formatting The Memory

    y Formatting the memory If the internal memory of the machine or USB flash drive stick does not function due to damage to the memory bank, you need to re-enable it by formatting the memory. To format the machine’s internal memory, press the machine icon key and a confirmation message will appear.

  • Page 82: Background Color

    o Background Color You can select black, green or pink for the background color of the visual touch screen by pressing the relevant icon key. !0 Reset All to Defaults Press the YES key to reset all the parameters to the original values (factory settings).
  • Page 83 Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode q Auto thread tension The machine automatically adjust the thread tension for the selected pattern. You can adjust the automatic thread tension level by pressing the “+” or “–” key. w Low bobbin thread warning The machine has a function to display warning message before the bobbin thread is running out.

  • Page 84: Cloth Guide

    t Cloth Guide t-1 Calibration of the default position Attach the embroidery unit. The default position of the cloth guide is 15 mm (5/8˝) from the center needle drop position. However, you can fine tune the default position of the cloth guide. Press the YES key and a warning message will appear.

  • Page 85: Favorite Stitch Adjustment

    y Thread Cut after Auto-Lock The machine automatically trims the threads after sewing locking stitches when this option is turned on. The LED signal o is turned on when “Thread Cut after Auto-Lock” is on. u Favorite Stitch Adjustment If you wish to save the changes to manual stitch settings, turn on this option by pressing the ON/OFF key.

  • Page 86: Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns

    Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc. Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use.

  • Page 87: Embroidery Mode Embroidery Unit

    EMBROIDERY MODE 57.5 cm (22-5/8˝) Embroidery Unit NOTE: 25 cm Be sure to provide sufficient space around the machine to (10˝) allow the hoop to move freely. Do not place anything inside the area shown on the left. Attaching the embroidery unit Turn the power switch off.

  • Page 88: Extending The Carriage Arm

    Extending the carriage arm Press down the carriage arm release lever to extend the carriage arm. q Carriage arm release lever w Carriage arm Swing out the carriage arm until it locks in the fully ex- tended position. CAUTION: Do not push on the carriage arm when it is extended. Do not force to move the carriage or carriage arm by hand.

  • Page 89: Detaching The Embroidery Unit

    Detaching the embroidery unit NOTE: Be sure to remove the embroidery unit when carrying or storing the machine. Remove the hoop from the carriage and press the mode switch key to return the carriage to the home position. NOTES: If the needle is in down position, make sure to raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.

  • Page 90: Attaching The Embroidery Foot

    Attaching the Embroidery Foot Use the embroidery foot P for embroidery. Raise the needle and presser foot. Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key. q Lockout key Loosen the setscrew with the screwdriver and remove the foot holder. w Setscrew e Foot holder Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from...

  • Page 91: Attaching The Straight Stitch Needle Plate

    Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate Use the straight stitch needle plate for embroidery. Raise the needle and presser foot. Press the lockout key. q Lockout key Remove the extension table. Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle plate will snap off.

  • Page 92: Special Bobbin Holder For Embroidery

    Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery Replace the standard bobbin holder with the special bobbin holder for embroidery when using bobbin threads other than Janome bobbin thread for embroidery. NOTE: The special bobbin holder is marked with a yellow dot for identification.

  • Page 93: Embroidery Hoops

    Embroidery Hoops There are 2 embroidery hoops included in the standard accessories. q Embroidery hoop SQ14a An square embroidery hoop with a 14 cm (5.5˝) square embroidery area w Embroidery hoop RE20a A square embroidery hoop with a 20 cm (7.9˝) by 17 cm (6.7˝) embroidery area...

  • Page 94: Stabilizers

    Stabilizers To create the best quality embroidery, it is important to use stabilizers. How to use: Attach the stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric. You may need to use more than one layer. For firm fabrics, you may place thin paper under the fabric.

  • Page 95: Setting The Fabric In An Embroidery Hoop

    Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop Prepare a piece of fabric and attach a stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric. The fabric and stabilizer should be larger than the hoop size. Draw the centerlines on the fabric with tailor’s chalk. q Fabric w Centerlines Lay the inner hoop and template on the fabric, matching...

  • Page 96: Attaching The Embroidery Hoop To The Machine

    Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine Turn the power switch on and open the carriage arm. Press the mode switch key and a warning message will appear. Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the starting position. The feed dog is lowered automatically. The visual touch screen will display the embroidery mode window.

  • Page 97: Selecting Built-In Embroidery Designs

    Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs Press the built-in design key and the first page of the de- sign list of favorite designs will open. q Built-in design key Press the design category key to browse the design list by design category, or press the hoop selection key to browse the designs by hoop size.

  • Page 98: Monogramming

    Monogramming Press the monogram key and the monogram window for Gothic font will open. Press the font selection key to open the font selection window. q Monogram key w Font selection key You can select one of the 3 fonts for monogramming as well as 2 Letters, 3 Letters, border patterns and normal sew patterns.

  • Page 99: Function Keys

    Function keys q Font selection key Press this key to open the font selection window. w Lettering orientation key Press this key to select the horizontal or vertical orientation. e Letter size key You can select the following 3 letter sizes by pressing this key.

  • Page 100: Programming A Monogram

    Programming a monogram Example: Programming “R&B” in Gothic style font. Enter “R”, the cursor shifts to the right and “R” is automatically memorized. Press the letter size key and select small size. q Letter size key Enter “&”, the cursor shifts to the right and “&” is automatically memorized.

  • Page 101: 2- Letter Monogram

    2- Letter monogram Example: 2-Letter in an octagon Press the font selection key. Select 2-letter. Select the octagon. Enter “A” and “B”. Press the OK key and a warning message will appear. Press the OK key and the carriage moves to starting position.

  • Page 102: Editing A Monogram

    Editing a monogram Deleting a character: Deleting “R” from “MART” Press the cursor key to move the cursor under “R” . q Cursor key Press the delete key and letter “R” is deleted. w Delete key Inserting a character: Inserting “E” into “MAT” Press the cursor key to move the cursor under “A”.

  • Page 103: Ready To Sew Window

    Ready to Sew Window The ready to sew window shows embroidery function keys and information on the selected pattern. Stitch back/forward keys Press the “–” key to move the hoop back to a previous sewing point. Press the “+” key to move the hoop ahead. The hoop will move one stitch each time the key is pressed.
  • Page 104 • Color section key Press this key to show the complete image of the selected design or partial image of each color section only. To view the next color section, press the next page key. You can sew only the specific color section by pressing the next page key until the desired section is displayed.
  • Page 105 Pattern tracing You can check the size of the embroidery area by tracing the pattern outline without stitching or with basting stitches. Press the trace key and the trace option window will open. q Trace key The following 3 options are available: 1.
  • Page 106 Pattern information The visual touch screen displays the following details: q Hoop size w Presser foot pressure e Tension setting r Dimension of the design t Required sewing time y Maximum sewing speed u Number of thread colors (layers) i Stitch count o Thread color...

  • Page 107: Starting To Sew Embroidery

    Starting to sew embroidery Select the desired pattern. Press the jog/stitch key to show the jog keys. q Jog/stitch key Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys so that the needle position comes right above the center of the centerlines on the fabric.

  • Page 108: Fringe Designs

    Fringe designs Fringe designs are special patterns for creating fringed embroidery designs. You can make attractive fringed designs easily. Example: Fringe design SQ14a-125 Select fringe design SQ14a-125 and sew the pattern as you would sew a normal embroidery design. Remove the fabric from the hoop. Cut the needle threads along the red broken line at the outer edge of the pattern as shown.

  • Page 109: Applique Designs

    Applique designs Patterns SQ14a-75, -76, -77, -127 and -128 are special designs for machine embroidery applique. You can attach applique piece to background fabric and embroider applique design at the same time. Example: Applique design SQ14a-76 Prepare background fabric and applique fabric. Select applique design SQ14a-76 and set the background fabric to the hoop.
  • Page 110 Alternative method Prepare applique fabric larger than hoop size. Set the applique fabric to the hoop. Sew the first section (color) only. Remove the hoop and unhoop the applique fabric. Cut the applique fabric along the stitching line to make an applique piece.

  • Page 111: Editing Mode

    Editing Mode In the editing mode, you can edit and combine patterns to create original embroidery designs. Press the editing mode key and the editing window for the hoop RE20a will open. q Editing mode key You can select other hoop sizes. Press the hoop selection key and the hoop selection window will open.
  • Page 112 Resizing a pattern Press the resize key to open the resize option window. q Resize key You can change the embroidery pattern size from 80% to 120% of the original size. Press the “+” key to enlarge the pattern size. Press the “–”...
  • Page 113 Zooming in the editing window Press the zoom key to view the enlarged image in the editing window. Press the zoom key again to return to the original view. q Zoom key To scroll the window, press the scroll key and drag the window in the desired direction.
  • Page 114 Saving a file You can save original embroidery designs created in embroidery mode or programmed pattern combinations in ordinary sewing mode as files in the built-in memory and/ or USB flash drive (refer to page 117). q Save file key Customizing the display colors You can simulate the colors of the actual fabric and threads on the screen by customizing the colors of the...
  • Page 115 Color grouping When combining duplicated patterns, you can reduce the number of color sections with color grouping. For example, this combined design pattern has 16 color sections. Press the color group key and the color grouping window will open. Press the OK key to unite all color sections of the same color and the ready to sew window opens.
  • Page 116 Monogramming in an arc In the editing mode, you can make a monogram in an up- per or lower arc. Enter the characters and press the OK key. The entered characters are displayed in the editing window. Press the arrow key to view the other editing tools. q Arrow key Press the arc key and the arc layout window will open.

  • Page 117: Free Arm Hoop (Optional Item)

    Free Arm Hoop (optional item) 20 cm The optional free arm hoop FA10a is specially designed or less for embroidering tubular garments such as sleeves, pant legs etc. 20 cm Check the opening size of the tubular portion of the or wider garment.

  • Page 118: Customizing Machine Settings Embroidery Mode Settings

    CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS Embroidery mode settings Press the embroidery setting mode key (refer to page 75). q Auto thread tension The auto thread tension level can be adjusted with the “+” or “–” key. Increase the value when using the same threads on the bobbin and needle.
  • Page 119 i Auto thread cutting (basic) The machine automatically trims the threads when it stops to change the thread to the next color when this option is turned on. Press the ON/OFF key to turn this function on or off. i-1 ON/OFF key o Auto thread cutting (advanced) Press the customize key to open the advanced setting window.
  • Page 120 !1 Grid line on/off Turn this option on to show grid in the editing window or turn it off to hide the grid. !2 Grid size You can change grid size by pressing the “+” or “–” key. !3 Resume mode When Resume Mode is turned on, the last stitch sewn before turning the power off will resume when you turn the power on again.

  • Page 121: File Management

    FILE MANAGEMENT Ordinary sewing Embroidery Saving and Opening a File Saving a file You can save programmed pattern combinations in ordinary sewing mode or original embroidery designs created in embroidery mode as files in the built-in memory and/or USB flash drive. Press the save file key and the save file window will open.

  • Page 122: Creating A New Folder

    Creating a new folder Embroidery Ordinary sewing Press the new folder key and the keyboard window will open. q New folder key Enter a folder name and press the OK key. A new folder is created under the assigned name. Deleting a file or folder Press the delete key and select the file or folder to delete.

  • Page 123: Opening The File

    File attribute There are 4 file attributes as follows: : *.JEF (Janome embroidery format) : *.JEF+ (editable Janome embroidery format) : *.JPX (*.JEF+ with a background bitmap image) : *.JPX (*.JEF+ with hoop FA10a limit) Viewing file names In the file list window, the file icon key can show up to 8 characters of the file name.

  • Page 124: Changing A Name Of The File Or Folder

    Changing a name of the file or folder Embroidery Ordinary sewing Press the save file key and select the file you wish to change its name. Press the rename key. The name of the file or folder will change. q Rename key The keyboard window will open.

  • Page 125: Care And Maintenance Cleaning The Hook Area

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook Area Clean the hook area at least once a month. Remove the needle plate (refer to page 19). Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine. Remove the needle and presser foot. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than as explained in this section.

  • Page 126: Cleaning The Inside Of The Thread Guide

    Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide Clean the inside of the thread guide plate under the top cover at least once a month. Remove the needle thread and remove the thread guide plate by pulling it up. q Thread guide plate Remove lint and dust from the brush on the underside of the thread guide plate using a lint brush.

  • Page 127: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Reference Problem Cause See page 121. The machine is noisy. 1. Thread is jammed in the hook area. See page 121. 2. The feed dog is packed with lint. See page 13. The needle thread breaks. 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See page 34.
  • Page 128 To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle with your hand, and support the sewing machine with the other hand. Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth. Do not use chemical solvents.

  • Page 129: Stitch Chart

    STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing Utility (U) Satin (S) Bridge (B Buttonhole (B) Decorativ Applique (A) Heirloom (H) Quilt (Q) Long (L) Pictograp Play (PL)
  • Page 130 STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing Satin (S) Bridge (BR) Satin (S) Decorative (D) Bridge (BR) Decorative (D) Long (L) Pictograph (P) Long (L) Play (PL) Pictograph (P) Play (PL)
  • Page 131 STITCH CHART Ordinary Sewing Block Script Block (9 mm)

  • Page 132: Design Chart

    DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Favorite Designs (SQ14a) (RE20a) Geometric Designs (SQ14a) Pantry Designs (SQ14a) (SQ14a) (RE20a) (RE20a)
  • Page 133 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Monochrome Designs (SQ14a) (RE20a) Cross Stitch Designs (SQ14a) Quilting Designs (SQ14a) (RE20a) Fringe Designs (SQ14a) (RE20a)
  • Page 134 DESIGN CHART Pattern images are not to scale. Embroidery Floral Alphabet Designs (SQ14a) Calibration Pattern...

  • Page 135: Design Chart

    DESIGN CHART Embroidery Script Gothic Cheltenham 2 Letters / 3 Letters Border Normal Sew...
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