Table Of Contents - Alfa Network Next 100 Instruction Manual

Contents
Principal parts of the machine ....................................................................................................1
Accessories ...................................................................................................................................2
Standard ....................................................................................................................................................2
Optional .....................................................................................................................................................2
Connecting machine to power source ........................................................................................3
Polarized plug information .........................................................................................................................3
Foot Control ...............................................................................................................................................3
Sewing table ..................................................................................................................................4
Free arm ....................................................................................................................................................4
Winding the bobbin.......................................................................................................................5
Inserting the bobbin .....................................................................................................................7
Threading the upper thread .........................................................................................................8
Using the needle threader .........................................................................................................10
Replacing the needle ..................................................................................................................11
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread .................................................................................................12
Two-step presser foot lifter........................................................................................................13
Changing the presser foot .........................................................................................................14
Removing the presser foot ...................................................................................................................... 14
Attaching the presser foot ....................................................................................................................... 14
Removing and inserting the presser foot holder ..................................................................................... 14
Insertingthe edge/ quilting guide ............................................................................................................. 14
To raise or drop the feed dogs ..................................................................................................15
Thread tension .......................................................................................................................16-17
Operation buttons ..................................................................................................................18-19
Stitch chart ............................................................................................................................ 20-21
Selecting stitch ...........................................................................................................................22
Altering the stitch length & width .............................................................................................23
Stitch length adjustment button ...............................................................................................................23
Stitch width adjustment button ................................................................................................................23
Useful skills ........................................................................................................................... 24-26
Sewing corners........................................................................................................................................24
Sewing curves .........................................................................................................................................24
Sewing thin fabrics ..................................................................................................................................25
Sewing heavy fabric ................................................................................................................................25
Sewing stretch fabrics .............................................................................................................................26
Cutting the thread ....................................................................................................................................26
Straight stitch ..............................................................................................................................27
Changing the needle position ...................................................................................................28
Zigzag stitch ................................................................................................................................29
Stretch stitch ...............................................................................................................................30
Straight Stretch Stitch .............................................................................................................................30
Zigzag Stretch Stitch ...............................................................................................................................30
Sewing stretch fabrics and elastic tape ...................................................................................31
Overcasting stitch .......................................................................................................................32
Blind Hem .....................................................................................................................................33
Buttonhole stitch .................................................................................................................. 34-37
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics ...................................................................................................37
Bar tack stitch .............................................................................................................................38
Button sewing .............................................................................................................................39