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Mr. Anderson
February 11, 2025

Yes, the Janome 5300QDC comes with an Adjustable Bias Binding Foot as part of the Ultimate Presser Feet Set.

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  • Page 1 Instruction Book...
  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ESSENTIAL PARTS ......... 25 ..........26 Names of Parts ............3 ............26 ..........4 Large Extension Table ..........5 BASIC SEWING Attaching the Knee Lifter ..........5 ..........27 ..........5 ............27 GETTING READY TO SEW ............
  • Page 4 DECORATIVE STITCHES Patchwork ..............53 Angle scale on the needle plate ......53 ..............53 ..............54 Pintucking ..............55 Fringing..............55 Drawn Work ............... 56 ............... 56 Fagoting..............57 French Knots and Candlewick Knots......57 ............. 57 ..............58 ............

  • Page 5: Essential Parts Names Of Parts

    ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts Upper thread guide Bobbin winding tension disk LCD display Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder stopper Hole for extra spool pin Touch panel (function keys) Twin needle button Automatic thread cutter button Needle up/down button Knee lifter socket Auto-lock button Reverse button Extension table (Accessory box)
  • Page 6 Standard Accessories Part Name Part No. 832523007 2 Zipper foot E 808852003 822804118 Automatic buttonhole foot R 753801004 (stored in the accessory storage) 5 Overedge foot C 822801001 822808008 825817009 8 Assorted needle set 820827007 822020503 machine) 822019509 11 Extra spool pin 809041004 102261103 820832005...

  • Page 7: Large Extension Table

    Large Extension Table Attaching the table Pull the table away from the machine. Holding the table with both hands and slide it gently to the right. Adjust the table height Turn setscrews of the table legs with a screwdriver. NOTE: extension table height.

  • Page 8: Getting Ready To Sew

    GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply Using the foot control Turn off the power switch. Insert the machine plug into the power inlet. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch. q Power switch w Pin connector e Jack t Power inlet...

  • Page 9: Using The Start/Stop Button

    Using the start/stop button Turn off the power switch. Insert the machine plug into the power inlet. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch. q Power switch e Power inlet r Power supply plug t Wall outlet NOTE: The start/stop button does not work when the foot...

  • Page 10: Foot Control

    Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase sewing speed, move the slider to the right. To decrease sewing speed, move the slider to the left. Foot control Depress the foot control to start the machine. The further down you press on the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

  • Page 11: Reverse Button

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

  • Page 12: Needle Up/Down Button

    r Needle up/down button Press the needle up/down button to bring the needle up or down. t Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button to trim the threads after sewing. The thread cutter mark will blink y while the machine cuts the threads.

  • Page 13: Lcd Display

    LCD Display NOTE: Do not use the machine near appliances that generate microwave ovens. The LCD display shows following information when the machine is turned on. Touch Panel q Mode key When the power switch is turned on, the direct pattern selection (mode 1) is set automatically.

  • Page 14: Presser Foot Lifter

    Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot. q Presser foot lifter w Normal up position e Highest position Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION:...

  • Page 15: Presser Foot Pressure Dial

    Presser Foot Pressure Dial pressure dial. fabrics. q Presser foot pressure dial Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog The drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back of the machine. To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow q.

  • Page 16: Zigzag Stitch Balanced Tension

    Tension is too tight The bobbin thread shows through on the right side of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. Turn the dial to a lower number to loosen the needle thread tension. q Needle thread (top thread) w Bobbin thread (bottom thread) e To loosen tension r Right side (top side) of fabric t Wrong side (bottom side) of fabric...
  • Page 17 hole in the bottom of the face cover. q Pin w Hole or pull it down to remove. CAUTION: damage your eyes. Do not hit or exert excessive force on the optic attached. To remove the lens, push or pull the lever q to the opposite side to draw the pin out of the lens.

  • Page 18: Changing The Needle

    Changing the Needle CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the presser foot. A loose needle or a loose screw may cause machine malfunction or needle to break.

  • Page 19: Fabric, Thread And Needle Chart

    Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. the fabric without fraying the needle thread. fabric that will be used for actual sewing. bobbin. synthetics, use a blue tip needle. The blue tip needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.

  • Page 20: Bobbin Winding

    Setting the Spool of Thread Horizontal spool pin Lift up the spool pin. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. the spool of thread so that the spool rests on the supporter. e Large spool holder The small spool holder is used with narrow or small spools of thread.

  • Page 21: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the bobbin NOTE: bobbin winding. z Draw the thread from the spool and pass the thread around the bobbin winding tension disk. q Bobbin winding tension disk x Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. c Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

  • Page 22: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before inserting the bobbin and threading the bobbin holder. 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 rotate.
  • Page 23 Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot. Press the needle up/down button q to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. q Needle up/down button CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before threading the machine. z Turn the power switch off. Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide.

  • Page 24: Needle Threader

    Needle Threader CAUTION: Turn off the power switch when using the needle threader. NOTE: needle or a blue tip needle. Thread sizes 50 to 90 are recommended. Do not use thread size 30 or thicker. needle. z Press the needle up/down button q to raise the needle to its highest position.

  • Page 25: 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 tail of bobbin thread as shown.
  • Page 26 Selecting Stitch Patterns Mode 1 You can select the following stitch patterns directly by pressing the number keys q. q Number keys Example: To select stitch pattern 4 in mode 1 z When the power switch is turned on, the direct pattern selection (mode 1) is set automatically.
  • Page 27 Setting Mode To enter the setting mode, press and hold the memory key and turn the power switch on until the setting mode screen appears. In this mode you can set the following machine functions. The buzzer sound can be turned on or off using the buzzer sound setting.
  • Page 28 The following customized settings can be reset to the original settings (factory default settings). z Enter the setting mode. Press the mode key 3 times to enter the reset mode. x Press “ ” on the cursor key. c To reset the customized settings, press “ ”...

  • Page 29: Basic Sewing

    BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing w Thread tension dial: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A NOTE: When sewing with the satin stitch foot F or buttonhole foot R, pull the thread to the left to hold the thread. Starting to sew Raise presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate.
  • Page 30 Changing Sewing Direction Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired. Lower the foot and start sewing in a new direction. NOTE: Lower the needle by pressing needle up/down button if the needle stop position is set at up position. Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position.

  • Page 31: Altering The Needle Drop Position

    Altering the Needle Drop Position The needle drop position can be altered for straight stitch patterns 01-05 in mode 1 and 2 and 10-14 in mode 3. move the needle to the left. move the needle to the right. – (7.0) (0.0) (3.5)
  • Page 32 Variety of Straight Stitches Lock-a-matic Stitch w Thread tension dial: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A 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 33 Stretch Stitch w Thread tension dial: 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 Sculpture Stitch w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 * The stitch patterns 12 to 14 in mode 3 can also be used.

  • Page 34: Altering The Stitch Width

    Zigzag Stitch w Thread tension dial: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A The zigzag stitch is one of the most useful and versatile stitches. used as a decorative stitch. NOTE: Use interfacing when sewing on stretch fabrics such Altering the stitch width increase the stitch width.
  • Page 35 Variety of Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7 e Presser foot: Overedge foot C CAUTION: stitch pattern 07 is selected. However, use overedge foot C when sewing overcasting. stitch width at 5.0-7.0, otherwise the needle may hit the wires on the foot.
  • Page 36 Knit Stitch w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A excess close to the stitching. Be careful not to cut the stitches. Double Overedge Stitch w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7 e Presser foot: Overedge foot C This stitch is excellent for sewing fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines.

  • Page 37: Attaching Elastic

    Attaching Elastic w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 front, center back and side seams, and pin the elastic to the fabric. Place the elastic under the foot and stitch into place while stretch the elastic evenly.

  • Page 38: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes The following 12 types of buttonholes are available. q Square buttonhole This buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics. w Round-end buttonhole especially for blouses and children’s clothes. e Fine fabric buttonhole This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on r Keyhole buttonhole The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics.
  • Page 39 Square Buttonhole w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R. When selecting the buttonholes, the LCD display advise you to lower the buttonhole lever.
  • Page 40 v Lower the presser foot and pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. y Buttonhole lever NOTE: The reference lines on the buttonhole foot can be used as a positioning guide. stopper, otherwise the buttonhole will be out of position or there will be a sewing gap.

  • Page 41: Altering The Buttonhole Width

    automatically with the needle in the up position. buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go. y Buttonhole lever bartack to prevent accidentally cutting the stitches. Cut the opening with the seam ripper. !3 Pin Double layer buttonhole To make a sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of buttonhole stitches over the previous stitches.

  • Page 42: Round-End And Fine Fabric Buttonhole

    Round-end and Fine Fabric Buttonhole w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R The buttonhole width can be varied from 2.5 to 5.5. The stitch density can be varied from 0.2 to 0.8. Keyhole Buttonholes w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R...

  • Page 43: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R the cord used. the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot, clearing the front end. buttonhole foot to hold them tight.

  • Page 44: Welted Buttonhole

    Welted Buttonhole w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or patch of fabric to the buttonhole. Welted buttonholes are particularly suitable for tailored garments, but are not recommended for sheer or delicate fabrics where the patch might show through or add bulk.
  • Page 45 m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back the patch. r Wrong side of garment fabric , Fold over the end of fabric and sew back and forth three times over the triangular end. q Wrong side of patch w Right side of garment fabric r Wrong side of garment fabric (1 to 1.5 cm) away...
  • Page 46 Darning Stitch w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Starting to sew z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the z x c v button holder q all the way out. Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole of foot.

  • Page 47: Tacking

    Tacking w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. Start sewing cm) long. Sewing a shorter tack reverse button. The tack length has been determined. machine stops automatically. e Reverse button r Tack length Sewing a same-size tacking...

  • Page 48: Eyelet

    Eyelet w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. Starting to sew Lower the needle at the starting point and lower the The machine will stop automatically when completed. Open the eyelet with an awl, eyelet punch or pointed scissors (an awl, eyelet punch or pointed scissors are not provided with the machine).
  • Page 49 Zipper Sewing w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Zipper foot E Attaching the zipper foot Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder. w Pin (A): To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right-hand side.
  • Page 50 Start sewing z Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place. original setting. w Zipper teeth e Fold r End of the zipper opening t Opening size x Attach the zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side.
  • Page 51 the right side facing up. Attach the Zigzag foot A. value) and the thread tension dial to 1-3. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together. i Basting stitch o Zipper tape b Attach the zipper foot E with the left pin. value, and thread tension dial to “4”.

  • Page 52: Blind Hemming

    Blind Hemming w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 z Fold a hem with the wrong side of the fabric up to q Wrong side of fabric (1) On heavyweight fabrics that tend to ravel, the raw (2) Fold the hem under the fabric for lightweight fabrics.
  • Page 53 Button Sewing w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7 r Feed dog: Lowered Lower the feed dog (refer to page 13). presser foot and lower the foot to hold the button in place. hole of the button. Turn the handwheel so that the needle will enter the necessary.
  • Page 54 Gathering w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A z Loosen the thread tension to “1” and increase the stitch length to 5.0. presser foot (refer to page 23). Knot the threads at the beginning. NOTE: Use the thread cutter on the face cover when cutting the threads (refer to page 27).

  • Page 55: Decorative Stitches Patchwork

    DECORATIVE STITCHES Patchwork w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A z Attach the zigzag foot A. Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. allowance. q Wrong side of fabric w Right side of fabric x Replace the presser foot with satin stitch foot F.
  • Page 56 Applique w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 r Presser foot pressure dial: 1 to 3 * The stitch patterns 38-53 in mode 2 can also be used. w Outer edge When turning a sharp corner, stop the machine with the Raise the foot and pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction.

  • Page 57: Pintucking

    Pintucking w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 NOTE: The “A” foot is displayed on the LCD when straight stitch pattern 04 is selected. However, use blind hem Fold the fabric with the wrong sides together. Place the folded fabric under the blind hem foot. Align the edge of the fold with the guide on the foot, and lower the foot.

  • Page 58: Drawn Work

    Drawn Work w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 Drawn work uses the same method as fringing. Choose removed easily. z Carefully cut the fabric on the grain. Determine the width of the drawn work and remove one strand of yarn or fabric thread at each end.

  • Page 59: Fagoting

    Fagoting w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 * The stitch patterns 72, 79 in mode 2 and 33, 34 in mode 3 can also be used. an open work appearance and add design interest. cm) apart. folded edge on each side. w Paper French Knots and Candlewick Knots w Thread tension dial: 5 to 8...
  • Page 60 Smocking w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 * The stitch patterns 71, 72, 81-86 and 33-34 in mode 3 can also be used. children’s clothes or women’s blouses. Use a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. the thread tension.
  • Page 61 Clasp Stitch w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 Press the auto-lock button. The machine sews clasp stitch and locking stitch then stops automatically. q Auto-lock button Satin Stitches w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 * The stitch patterns 67-86 and 89-92 in mode 3 can also be used.
  • Page 62 Twin Needle Sewing w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 NOTE: the stitches before you begin to sew. needle sewing. Use the extra spool pin for twin needle sewing. Place two spools of thread as shown. Draw both threads from the spools and thread them through the points from z to c.

  • Page 63: Programming A Pattern Combination

    PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION Pattern Combination Example: Pattern 73 and 82 (mode 3) NOTE: programmed. sewing a pattern combination. registered. selection) cannot be registered (refer to page 24). x Press the memory key. v Press the memory key. be sewn repeatedly. NOTE: If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of sewing, the machine will sew to the end of the current...

  • Page 64: Programming Auto-Thread Cutting

    Programming the Auto-lock Stitch Example: Pattern 70 (mode 3) Press the memory key. x Press the mode key. Press the memory key. c Place the fabric and sew. The machine will sew a locking stitch q, stitch pattern 70, locking stitch w and stop. q Initial locking stitch w End locking stitch NOTE:...
  • Page 65 Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image Example: Pattern 73 (mode 3) and its mirror image x Press the memory key. Press the mirror image key. The mirror sign will appear on the LCD screen. v Press the memory key. The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly.

  • Page 66: Resuming A Pattern From The Beginning

    Resuming a Pattern from the Beginning If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern and wish to sew it over again, press the memory key to sew the pattern from the beginning. Example: Pattern combination 70, 73 and 80 (mode 3) z Program the pattern combination 70, 73 and 80 in mode 3.
  • Page 67 Bridge Stitches bridge stitches, which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern. Example: Combination of pattern 59 (mode 2) and pattern 97 (mode 3). x Press the memory key. v Press the memory key. Two counts of the straight stitch are added to pattern q Bridge stitch NOTE: The number on the right of the stitch image indicates...
  • Page 68 Use the stitch pattern 00 (blank space) in mode 5 if you wish to insert a space between stitch patterns. w Blank space Spaces (Default stitch length) 2.5 mm 3.5 mm 5 mm NOTE: its stitch length.

  • Page 69: Programming A Monogram

    Monogramming Selecting a character and alphabets. Programming a monogram Example: To program “R&B” z Press the mode key 4 times to enter mode 5. c Press the memory key. b Press the memory key. m Press the memory key. The machine will sew “R&B” and stop automatically.

  • Page 70: Reducing The Height Of Letters

    Spacing To enter the space in monogramming, select the stitch pattern 98, 99 or 00 in mode 5. e Pattern 00: Large-size space (5.0 mm) Reducing the height of letters To reduce the height of character to approximately 2/3 of its original size, select the character with the cursor key NOTE: The stitch width of monogramming does not indicate...

  • Page 71: Viewing A Long Combination

    Viewing a long combination The LCD screen only shows one pattern at a time. If the entire combination is not displayed, press the cursor key to view the rest of the combination. ” q on the cursor key to shift Press the right arrow “...

  • Page 72: Deleting And Inserting A Pattern

    Deleting and Inserting a Pattern Example: Deleting pattern “B” and inserting “W” from “ABC”. z  Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under the pattern to be deleted. x Press the clear key. Pattern “B” will be deleted. c Enter “W”. Pattern “W”...
  • Page 73 Uniform Stitch Adjustment The stitch width and length of the programmed patterns Example: pattern 06 in mode 4 and its mirror image. pattern. width. NOTE: programmed patterns in the same category (satin stitches or stretch stitches) have been programmed. The stitch width of the programmed patterns will be q Original width The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will vary depending on the pattern combination:...
  • Page 74 Individual Stitch Adjustment for each pattern in a programmed combination. Example: Changing the stitch width of the one pattern in the combination Press the memory key. x Press the memory key again. c Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under the second pattern.

  • Page 75: Care Of Your Machine Cleaning The Hook Race And Feed Dog

    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, machine in cool dry place.
  • Page 76 Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns The sewing results of stretch stitch patterns may vary depending on sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, fabric type, number of layers etc. If stretch stitch patterns are deformed, correct them by turning the feed balancing dial with the screwdriver. If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction of “+”.
  • Page 77 Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Warning Sign Cause Try this 1. The start/stop button is pressed with the foot control Disconnect the foot control. connected. 2.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 21 breaks Page 13-14 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 16 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 16 5.
  • Page 79 Stitch Chart...
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