Janome dc2015 Instruction Book
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Janome Manuals
  4. Sewing Machine
  5. dc2015
  6. Instruction book

Janome dc2015 Instruction Book

Janome dc2015 sewing machine
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

INSTRUCTION BOOK

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Janome dc2015

Summary of Contents for Janome dc2015

  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF INSTRUCTION SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS SECTION IV. DECORATIVE STITCHING Names of Parts ..............1 Shelltuck Stitch ..............41 Standard Accessories ............2 Applique ................41 Extension Table ..............3 Scallop Stitch ..............42 Smocking ................ 42 SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW Pintucking ...............

  • Page 5: Section I. Names Of Parts Names Of Parts

    SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS Names of Parts Start/stop button Reverse stitch button Auto-lock button Needle up/down button Speed control slider Cursor buttons Value set buttons Hole for additional spool pin Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin winder spindle Flange plate Spool holder (large) Spool pin LCD display Bobbin winding tension disk...

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories q Zigzag foot: A (set on the machine) w Overedge foot: C e Zipper foot: E r Satin stitch foot: F t Blind hem foot: G y Open toe satin foot: F2 u Automatic buttonhole foot: R i Spool holder ( X 2) (special) o Needle set !0 Spool holder ( X 2) (large) (1 set on the machine) !1 Spool holder ( X 2) (small)

  • Page 7: Extension Table

    Extension Table The extension table q provides an extended sewing area and can be easily removed for free-arm sewing. q Extension table w Pin e Hole • Detaching the table Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated. • Attaching the table Push the extension table, inserting the pin w into the hole e until the table snaps into the machine.

  • Page 8: Section Ii. Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Power Supply

    SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply • Using the foot control Turn off the power switch q. Insert the foot control plug w into the foot control jack e. Insert the machine plug r into the power inlet t. Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u.

  • Page 9: Controlling Sewing Speed

    Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase sewing speed, slide the slider to the right. To decrease sewing speed, slide the slider to the left. Foot control Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.

  • Page 10: Machine Operating Buttons

    Machine Operating Buttons q Start/Stop button Lower the presser foot lifter. Press the start/stop button q to start the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches; it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider.
  • Page 11 e Auto-lock button Press the auto-lock button e to sew a locking stitch immediately. The machine will automatically stops. Any other stitches Press the auto-lock button e to sew a locking stitch at the end of current pattern. The machine will automatically stop.
  • Page 12 y Cursor Buttons Use these buttons to move the cursor i. Press button to move the cursor to left. Press button to move the cursor to right. u Value Set Buttons Use these buttons to change the set value. Move the cursor under the digit you would like to change. Press button to increase the value.

  • Page 13: Removing And Attaching The Foot Holder

    Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before removing or attaching foot holder. • Removing the foot holder Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and remove the thumbscrew q by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver.

  • Page 14: Dropping Or Raising The Feed Dog

    Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog The drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back of the machine. q To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow q. w To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow w, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel e toward you.

  • Page 15: Changing The Needle

    Changing the Needle CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle. z Turn off the power switch. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw q by turning it counterclockwise.

  • Page 16: Bobbin Winding

    Bobbin Winding • Removing the bobbin Gently slide the hook cover release button q to the　 right and remove the hook cover plate w. Lift out the bobbin. q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate • Horizontal spool pin Lift up the spool pin q.
  • Page 17 • Winding the bobbin NOTE: • Set the speed control slider at its fastest position for bobbin winding. z Draw the thread from the spool. Guide the thread around the Bobbin winding tension disk. q Bobbin winding tension disk x Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. w Bobbin e Bobbin winder spindle c Pass the thread to the bobbin.
  • Page 18 Inserting the bobbin z 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 your fingertip so it does not rotate. Guide the thread into the front notch of the bobbin holder.

  • Page 19: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot. Press the needle up/down button to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before threading the　 machine. • Threading the machine z x Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide.

  • Page 20: Needle Threader

    Needle Threader CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch when using the needle threader. z Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the needle threader knob q as far as it will go. The hook w comes out through the needle eye from behind.

  • Page 21: 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 14, but leave a 10 cm tail of bobbin thread as shown.

  • Page 22: Lcd Display

    LCD Display The LCD display shows the following information when the machine is turned on. q Identification letter for recommended foot w Stitch pattern number e Cursors r Stitch width t Stitch length Selecting Stitch Patterns z Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor under the stitch pattern number.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Needle Thread Tension For A Straight Stitch

    Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight Stitch • Correct tension q Needle thread (top thread) w Bobbin thread (bottom thread) e To loosen r To tighten The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Needle Thread Tension For A Zigzag Stitch

    Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric.

  • Page 25: Section Iii. Basic Sewing Straight Stitch Sewing

    SECTION III. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A NOTE: When sewing with a Satin stitch F, Open-toe satin stitch foot F2 or automatic buttonhole foot R pull the thread to the left to hold them.

  • Page 26: Needle Plate

    Needle Plate The seam guides on the needle plate and the hook cover help you to measure seam allowance. The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position q and the edge of the fabric w. q Center needle position w Edge of the fabric 10 20 30 40 50 1/2 5/8 3/4 1...

  • Page 27: Straight Stitch

    Straight Stitch q Stitch pattern: 00 or 03 w Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A For seaming garments, zipper application and more. Pattern 03 is used for seaming fine fabrics. Lock-a-Matic Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 e Presser foot:...

  • Page 28: Stretch Stitch

    Stretch Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A This stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat.

  • Page 29: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern: 06 or 07 w Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A The zigzag stitch is one of the most useful and versatile stitches. It is used for overcasting, mending, applique, and also used as a decorative stitch.

  • Page 30: Overcasting With Zigzag Stitch

    Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 3 to 7 e Presser foot: Overedge foot C This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project. The black ridge and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric straight.

  • Page 31: Knit Stitch

    Knit Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Place your fabric to allow a 1.5 cm seam. Trim excess close to the stitching. Be careful not to cut the stitches. Double Overedge Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension:...

  • Page 32: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Zipper foot E • Attaching the zipper foot Fit the pin w on the zipper foot into the groove q in the foot holder. To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot with the right-hand side of the pin e.
  • Page 33 x Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right. Sew through all the layers from the end of the zipper opening, guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot. c Stop the machine 5 cm before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape.

  • Page 34: Blind Hemming

    Blind Hemming q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Blind hem foot G z Fold a hem with the wrong side of the fabric up to form a 0.4 – 0.7 cm allowance. q Wrong side of fabric w 0.4 –...

  • Page 35: Button Sewing

    Button Sewing q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 3 to 7 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F r Feed dog: Dropped z x c v b n z Lower the feed dog. x Match the holes of button to the horizontal slot on the presser foot.

  • Page 36: Attaching Elastic

    Attaching Elastic q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 3 to 7 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * Stitch pattern can also be used. Mark the elastic into quarters. Match those to the center front, center back and side seams, and pin the elastic to the fabric.

  • Page 37: Various Kinds Of Buttonholes And Their Uses

    Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses q Square Buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically　 determined by placing a button in the foot. w Round-end Buttonhole This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics, especially for blouses and children’s clothes.

  • Page 38: Square Buttonhole

    Square Buttonhole q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R r Buttonhole lever sign • To sew z Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle. Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping the pin w into the groove q of the foot holder.
  • Page 39 b Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn. The machine will sew the left row first. n The machine will sew the back bartack and the right row. m The machine will sew the front bartack, then it stops automatically.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Stitch Width And Density For Buttonholes

    Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density for Buttonholes • Adjusting the stitch width Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor under the stitch width valume. Press the button to decrease buttonhole width q. Press the button to increase buttonhole width w. The stitch width can be varied from 2.5 to 7.0 depending on the selected buttonhole.

  • Page 41: Keyhole Buttonhole

    Keyhole Buttonhole q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 1 to 5 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R The sewing procedure is the same as the square buttonhole. Use the seam ripper and an eyelet punch r to open the buttonhole. r Eyelet punch The stitch density can be varied from 0.3 to 0.8 The stitch width can be varied from 5.5 to 7.0.

  • Page 42: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 1 to 5 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R z Use the same procedure as the square buttonhole procedure. Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur q at the back of the buttonhole foot.

  • Page 43: Darning Stitch

    Darning Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R • Starting to sew z Pull the button holder q to the back. z x c v x Place the garment under the foot. Press the needle up/down button twice.

  • Page 44: Tacking

    Tacking q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotch seams and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. • Start sewing Start the machine and sew until the machine stops automatically.

  • Page 45: Section Iv. Decorative Stitching Shelltuck Stitch

    SECTION IV. DECORATIVE STITCHING Shelltuck Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 6 to 8 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge.

  • Page 46: Scallop Stitch

    Scallop Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A * Stitch patterns can also be used. Sew the stitches approximately 1 cm inside the edge of the fabric. Trim the outside of the stitches as shown. Make sure not to cut the thread.

  • Page 47: Patchwork Piecing

    Patchwork Piecing q Stitch pattern: 25 and 42 w Needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A z Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Select stitch pattern 25. Sew a precise 1/4˝ seam allowance. q Wrong side of fabric w Right side of fabric x Select stitch pattern 42.

  • Page 48: Clasp Stitch

    Clasp Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Select stitch pattern 33. Press the auto-lock button and start sewing. Machine will sew one unit of pattern 33 and stop automatically.

  • Page 49: Fringing

    Fringing q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Fringing adds a special touch on table linens and shawls. Choose a firm, woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily. z Carefully cut the fabric on the grain.

  • Page 50: Cross Stitch

    Cross Stitch q Stitch Pattern: w Needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Open toe satin stitch foot F2 You can make cross stitch designs with these patterns in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand. * If you press the auto-lock button before sewing, the machine will sew one unit of the cross stitch and stop automatically.

  • Page 51: Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

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

  • Page 52: Section V. Care Of Your Machine

    SECTION V. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog WARNING: • Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. • Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. CAUTION: Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight.

  • Page 53: Problems And Warning Signs

    Problems and Warning Signs Warning sign Cause Try this The machine will not sew with the start/stop Disconnect the foot control button because the foot control is connected. and start the machine. The bobbin winder spindle is moved to the right. Move the bobbin winder spindle to the left.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Reference Cause Condition See page 15, 16 The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. breaks. See page 19, 20 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 11 3. The needle is bent or blunt. See page 11 4.
  • Page 56 809-850-015 (EN)

This manual is also suitable for:

Nqm2016

Table of Contents