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Before You Use the Machine WARNING: This product contains a lithium button/coin cell battery. If a new or used lithium button/coin cell battery is swallowed or enters the body, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death in as little as 2 hours.
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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.
FCC Caution hanges or modifications not e press appro ed the part responsi e or comp iance cou d oid the user s authorit to operate the e uipment NOTE: This e uipment has een tested and ound to comp ith the imits or a digita de ice pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC Caution ..............2 Sewing with the Dual Feed Device ......44-45 Sewing with Professional grade foot HP ....... 46 ESSENTIAL PARTS Dual Feed Flex Professional Grade Foot HP2 ....47 Names of Parts ............. 5-6 Floating Mode ..............48 Standard Accessories ..........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MONOGRAMMING INFORMATION AND CUSTOMIZING Function Keys ...............121 Function Menu ............. 160 Manual Thread Tension ..........122 Quick Stitch Select ..........160-161 Individual Thread Tension Adjustment ......122 Quilt Block Advisor ............161 Unified Thread Tension Adjustment ......122 Back left Position Key ...........161 Spacing ................122 Manual Dual Feed Setting ........162-164 Reducing the Size of Letters ........122...
ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts Top cover Thread take-up lever Bobbin winding tension disk Left thread guide Foot compartment Right thread guide Bobbin winder spindle Thread cutter (Bobbin winder) Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin winding button Thread cutter (rightmost) Pop up spool pins lever Retractable thread guide Spool pins Face plate...
Handwheel Touch panel stylus holder USB ports (lower) oot contro jac Carrying handle (lower) Power inlet Power switch Accessory storage Battery cover Thumb wheel Presser foot lifter Attachment connector cap Carrying handle (upper) Embroidery unit Hoop socket Carriage Embroidery table (rear) Embroidery table (front) * You can store accessories in embroidery tables.
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Standard Accessories Part Name Part No. 1 Zigzag foot A (Set on the machine) 859802006 2 Overcasting foot M 859810007 3 Satin stitch foot F 859806011 4 Blind hemming foot G 859807001 5 Zipper foot E 859805009 6 CONCEAL® zipper foot Z* 859815002 7 Automatic buttonhole foot R 862822013...
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Standard Accessories Part Name Part No. 1 Knee lifter 846417011 2 Touch panel stylus 868826004 3 Needle plate (set on the machine) 867642001 4 Straight stitch needle plate 867802001 5 Professional grade needle plate HP 867803002 6 Optic magnifier 867401006 7 Optic magnifier 858415500 8 Optic magnifier...
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Standard Accessories Part Name Part No. 1 Cloth guide 868827005 2 Embroidery hoop RE46d (with template) 868815000 m roider hoop ith temp ate 868816001 4 Embroidery hoop RE20d (with template) 868817002 m roider hoop ith temp ate 868818003 Magnetic clamps x 8** (for RE46d 859821001 7 Special bobbin holder for embroidery 867513208 8 Sub thread guide stick...
Foot Control and Thread Cutter Switch To attach the foot control q and the thread cutter switch w to the base plate e, tighten setscrews r, and setscrews t with washers y as shown. q Foot control w Thread cutter switch e Base plate r Setscrew A t Setscrew B...
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Adjusting the horizontal position of the thread cutter switch z Loosen the setscrews q under the switch. q Setscrew w Washer ide the s itch to the e t or right and fi it at the desired position by tightening the setscrews with a screwdriver.
Accessory Storage The accessories can be conveniently stored in the accessory case, the compartment in the embroidery tables and the compartments under the top cover. To store the accessories in the embroidery tables, remove the upper table cover (refer to the manual instruction for embroidery).
The symbol “O” on the switch indicates the “off” position of the switch. Foot controller Model 21390 is for use with sewing machine Continental M17. For the U.S.A. and Canada only Polarized plug (one blade wider than the other): To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a po ari ed out et on one a...
Using foot control If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from the oot contro and insert the pin connector into the jac on the machine. 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.
Thread Cutter Switch If you wish to use the thread cutter switch, pull out the cord from the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jac on the machine 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.
After sewing, depress the thread cutter switch q on the right side of the foot control to trim both the needle and bobbin threads. Do not depress the thread cutter switch until the start/ stop button turns green w. q Thread cutter switch NOTE: •...
Machine Operating Buttons q Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. This button can be used both in the ordinary sewing mode and embroidery mode. In the ordinary sewing mode, the machine starts running or the first e stitches then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider.
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e Auto-lock button • When the following stitch patterns are selected: Utility App i ue ui t Bridge Decorative Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch immediately. The machine will automatically stop. When the machine is stopped, press the auto-lock button and the LED signal i will blink.
Top Cover Release Button Top cover release button Press this button to open the top cover. To close the top cover, press the cover down with your hand. Pop Up Spool Pins Lever Pop up spool pins lever Move the pop up spool pins lever to the right to raise spool pins.
Thumb Wheel Turn the thumb wheel to lower or raise the needle to check the needle drop position. q Thumb wheel NOTE: Do not use the thumb wheel to penetrate the fabric. Reference charts There are 3 reference charts on the top cover. You can check groups and how to thread the machine and wind the bobbin.
Common Keys CAUTION: Do not press the visual touch screen with hard or sharp o jects i e penci s or scre dri ers Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard accessories. q Function menu key (refer to page 160) Press this key to open the function menu.
On-screen Help Press the help key to open the help menu. You can view instructions on 13 essential machine operation topics. Select the help topic by pressing the arrow and the step- by-step instruction will open. q Help key w Arrow To view the next page, press the next page key.
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot CAUTION: Do not turn the handwheel, thumb wheel or press the up/down needle button when the presser foot is in extra lifted position. This may cause damage to the presser foot. The presser foot lifter button, the presser foot lifter or the knee lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
Replacing the Presser Foot CAUTION: • Always make sure to press the lockout key before replacing the presser foot. • Use the proper foot for the selected pattern. The wrong foot can cause the needle to break. z Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder Remove the foot holder before using Professional grade u er or arning oot feed foot AD, Stitch regulator or the embroidery foot. CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the foot holder. Removing the foot holder Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Attaching Dual Feed Foot AD, Dual Feed Flex Professional Grade Foot HP2 or Dual feed foot VD (single) z Attach the dual feed holder to the presser bar. q Dual feed holder x Tighten the thum scre ith our fingers Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed drive.
Attaching Darning Foot PD-H or Darning Foot (open-toe) PD-H Attach darning foot PD-H or darning foot (open-toe) PD-H to the presser bar by putting the pin on the needle clamp screw. q Pin w Needle clamp screw Tighten the thum scre firm ith the scre dri er Replacing Needles CAUTION:...
Fabric and Needle Chart Fabric Thread Needle • For general sewing, use a red tip needle. Lawn • Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing Georgette Cotton #80-100 Blue tip needle fine a rics Fine Tricot Synthetic Universal needle •...
Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin Press the lockout key. Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. e Bobbin NOTE: •...
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Setting the spool of thread or thread cone (special size) Use the spoo ho der specia to ho d the specific si e o the spool of threads as shown. The sizes of the spools of thread are as follows: The ho e diameter o the spoo has a range o mm and the spoo ength has a range o Spool holder (special)
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Winding the bobbin NOTE: ou can adjust the o in inding speed re er to page 167). z Raise the thread guide bar. Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind. q Thread guide bar x Pass the thread under the right thread guide.
Inserting the Bobbin z Press the lockout key. Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook cover plate. q Lockout key w End of thread e Bobbin holder r Hook cover plate x o d the o in ith our fingertip so it does not rotate.
Threading the Machine CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before threading the machine. z Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever to the highest position. Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. Press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser foot.
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Threading the Machine (Continued) ⁄0 hi e ho ding the thread at the spoo firm dra the thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw the thread forward to draw it into the eye of the take- up lever.
Automatic Needle Threader NOTE: • The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle. • Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended. • Do not use thread size 30 or thicker. • The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.
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 ut ea e a...
Replacing the Needle Plate Use the straight stitch needle plate when embroidering, using the dua eed oot ui t piecing or ree motion The straight stitch needle plate can be used for straight stitches with the left, center or right needle drop positions. Use professional grade needle plate HP for straight stitch with the left needle drop position.
ORDINARY SEWING MODE Ordinary Stitch Patterns In the ordinary sewing mode, there are 4 categories available. q Utility stitches and buttonholes ecorati e and ui ting stitches e Monogramming r Tapering Press one of the tabs to select the category. NOTE: In this manual, the pattern number refers to the initial letter for each group or category.
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w Decorative and quilting stitches This category consists of the following 17 groups. App i ue stitches A Cross-stitches (C) Heirloom stitches (H) ui ting stitches ui t t e stitches Satin stitches (S) (S) (BR) (D) (BO) Bridge stitches (BR) Decorative stitches (D) Botanical stitches (BO) Long stitches (L)
Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode q Foot-up key If this option is turned on, the needle stops at the down position and the presser foot will automatically go up when the machine stops. Press this key to turn this option on or off (refer to page 55).
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!0 Program key Press this key to program a pattern combination. hen this e is pressed the sa e fi e e pre ie delete key, letter size key, hand stitch style key, initial/ end lock key and cursor keys will appear. !1 Cursor keys Press one of the cursor keys to move the cursor up or down.
Utility Stitches Straight stitches Patterns U1 to U5 are straight stitches for seaming. Press the pattern selection key for the desired stitch. Starting to sew Place the fabric next to the seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the point where you want to start.
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.
Sewing with the Dual Feed Device atterns U to U and can e se n ith the dual feed device. The dual feed device is extremely effective when sewing hard to feed materials such as PVC coated fabric or leather. It also eliminates layer slippage.
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Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at the point where you wish to start. Start sewing at medium speed. When seaming plaid fabrics, match the plaids of the upper and lower layers and pin them together. Remove the pins as you sew.
Sewing with Professional grade foot HP atterns U to U and can e se n ith the professional grade foot HP. Use the professional grade foot HP for straight stitch to provide professional results. See page 26 for how to attach the professional grade foot Replace the needle plate with the professional grade needle plate HP when using the professional grade foot HP.
Dual Feed Flex Professional Grade Foot HP2 This foot provides superior visibility and is great for cur es and precise topstitching o ds a rics firm in sync with the feed dogs to achieve professional results. ee page or ho to attach dua eed e pro essiona grade foot HP2 and to engage the dual feed device.
Floating Mode You can decrease layer slippage and wrinkles by lifting the presser oot s ight in the oating mode ress the oating mode e q Floating mode key atterns not suita e or oating mode cannot e selected (pattern selection keys are grayed out). ress to adjust the presser oot height resser oot hight adjustment...
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.
U5 Triple stretch stitch This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durability. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams. Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength.
U11 Multiple zigzag stitches These stitches are used for mending tears. Variety of Overcasting Stitches U11, U12 Multiple zigzag stitch: Zigzag foot A This stitch is used to finish a ra edge o s nthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker. e a ong the a ric edge ea ing an ade uate seam allowance.
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U17 Double overcasting stitch: Overcasting foot M This stitch is excellent for fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines. Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and sew. Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that the fabric will not ravel.
Manual Stitch Settings You can alter the stitch width, needle drop position of the straight stitches, needle thread tension, presser foot pressure value and stitch length. Turn the stitch idth or ength adjusting dia or press the “+” or “–” key beside the setting you wish to change to change the setting.
Altering stitch length Turn the stitch ength adjusting dia c oc ise to increase (−) the stitch length. Turn the stitch ength adjusting dia counterc oc ise to decrease the stitch length. (−) You can also change the setting with the “+” or “–” key. Press the “+”...
Adjusting Thread Tension This machine is e uipped ith automatic thread tension control, which optimizes the tension balance for the selected stitch pattern. Balanced thread tension Straight stitch: Both needle and bobbin threads interlock between the layers. Zigzag stitch: The needle thread appears slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.
Favorite Stitch Adjustment You can save customized stitch settings (stitch length, stitch width, thread tension and presser foot pressure, depending on the selected stitch patterns) as “Favorite titch Adjustment hen the a orite stitch adjustment option is turned ON q (refer to page 170), the last-used customized stitch settings are automatically assigned when the stitch pattern is selected.
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“Save fav. setting” dialog box will open. You can store 2 sets of favorite stitch settings (FS1 and FS2). Press FS1 r or FS2 t to register the favorite stitch settings. The s uare rac et y indicates that the customized preset stitch value is applied to the setting.
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To select the favorite stitch settings, press the open favorite key q. The selected set of favorite stitch settings is indicated in light blue w. Select the desired set of customized stitch settings by pressing FS1 w or FS2 e. To delete favorite stitch settings, press the delete key r.
Cloth Guide z Press the lockout key. q Lockout key Remove the hook cover plate (refer to page 29). x Set the left edge of the cloth guide hook cover into opening. Push down the mark on the cloth guide hook co er to fit in p ace w Cloth guide hook cover e Left edge...
Other Utility Stitches U20, U21 Blind hemming Refer to pages 134-135 for sewing instructions. U22, U26 Shell tuck Refer to page 136 for sewing instructions. U23 Visible hemming Select pattern U23. Fold and press a single hem. Place the fabric with the right side up.
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U25 Box Stitching Use this stitch to join hea eight a rics O er ap t o ra edges together and use this stitch to join them. U27 Hemstitch Use this stitch for fagoting or decorative stitch. U28 Decorative Hemstitch Use for overcasting the edge of thick fabrics, visible hem and seams, decorative stitching.
BUTTONHOLES AND SPECIALTY STITCHES Variety of Buttonholes B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole This s uare uttonho e is ide used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot. B2 Auto (Square) buttonhole This is a so a s uare uttonho e simi ar to the sensor s uare uttonho e ut ou can manua...
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B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R. The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 1 cm in diameter When selecting the buttonholes, the right touch screen advises you to lower the buttonhole lever.
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c Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole of the foot. Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric and place it under the buttonhole foot. Lower the needle at the starting point by turning the handwheel. y Starting point v Lower the presser foot and pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go.
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n The uttonho e is se n automatica in the se uence sho n hen the uttonho e is finished the machine will stop automatically with the needle in the up position. Press the thread cutter button and remove the fabric. m A ter ou finish uttonho e se ing push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.
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Manual settings You can alter the buttonhole opening width, button hole width and buttonhole stitch density on the manual setting window. hen ou press the adjust e the manua setting window expands to show a slider for value setting. q Adjust e w Altering buttonhole opening width Press the “+”...
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.
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.
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c 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 q. v Start sewing again, and machine sews the back bartack and locking stitches then stops automatically with the needle in the up position.
Other Buttonholes B3, B4 Round end and fine fabric buttonholes The se ing procedure is the same as that o s uare (sensor) buttonhole (refer to pages 63-65). NOTE: • The opening idth can e adjusted rom • The uttonho e idth can e adjusted rom •...
B13 Welted Buttonhole (Bound Buttonhole) 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. z Baste a patch to the garment fabric with the right sides together.
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m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back and orth eside the origina seam to secure aps o the patch. r Wrong side of garment fabric t Sew back and forth , Fold over the end of fabric and sew back and forth three times over the triangular end.
Corded Buttonhole To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as or s uare sensor uttonho e Select pattern B1. z Place the button on the button holder on the buttonhole foot. oo a fi er cord on the spur on the ront o the oot Bring the ends of cord toward the back and under the foot.
B15 Darning z Attach automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the button holder all the way out. Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle at the starting point. Then lower the foot. q Button holder w Starting point tart the machine and se to the re uired ength then press the reverse button.
B17-B20 Fly stitch stitch is a triang e tac ing stitch or use on a ipper ottom and on the side poc ets o pants Attach the satin stitch foot F. To sew: Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point.
DECORATIVE STITCHES Decorative Stitches The patterns in this section are c assified into groups These patterns are programmable and you can make a pattern combination. (S) (BR) (D) (BO) (L) (AN) (LS) (K) (SE) (W) (M) (CS) Applique stitches (A): 2 pages titches in this group are or app i ue (Refer to page 156.)
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Cross-stitches (C): 2 pages This group provides cross-stitches for craft sewing and home décor. Heirloom stitches (H): 3 pages This group provides heirloom stitches for craft sewing and home décor.
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Heirloom stitches (continued from previous page) Quilt stitches (Q): 8 pages titches in this group are or patch or and ui ting (Refer to pages 95-100, 149-159.)
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Quilt stitches (continued from previous page) Quilt Style (QS): 3 pages There are stitch patterns created rom ui t oc s in this group.
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Quilt Style (continued from previous page) Satin stitches (S): 3 pages The stitches on page 1 and 2 can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same. (Refer to page 100.)
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Satin stitches (continued from previous page) 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 BR9, BR10 and BR12 will inherit the needle drop position and stitch length of the previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination.
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Botanical (BO): 4 pages There are patterns o trees grass and o ers in this group.
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Botanical (continued from previous page) Long stitches (L): 2 pages Patterns in this group are ideal for decorating garments and for adding border trims.
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Animals (AN): 2 pages There are patterns of animals in this group. Life Style (LS): 3 pages There are patterns related to lifestyle in this group.
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Life Style (continued from previous page) Kids (K): 5 pages There are patterns for kids in this group.
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Kids (continued from previous page) Seasons (SE): 2 pages There are patterns related to seasons in this group.
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Words (W): 1 page There are word patterns in this group. Mirage (M): 2 pages This group provides satin patterns without connecting straight stitches (refer to page 101).
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Created Stitch (CS): 1 to 3 pages In this section, you can select original stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer. Refer to Stitch Composer for how to transfer created stitch patterns from a PC to the machine.
Quilting (Q) Using the quilting guide bar The ui ting guide ar is he p u hen se ing para e evenly spaced rows of stitches. nsert the ui ting guide ar into the ho e in the ac o the oot ho der ide the ui ting guide ar and set it to the desired spacing.
Quilt Block Advisor The size and number of each piece of fabric can be ca cu ated automatica There are di erent ui t patterns available. Press the Function menu key to open the function menu. ress the ui t oc Ad isor e q Function menu key ui t...
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Other quilt designs e ect the design pressing the ui t icons ou ish to sew. Set the size of work u (Width/Height) by pressing the “–” or “+” key. Set the number of rows or circle i by pressing the “–” or e i re uired The ui t oc ad isor indicates the si e o piece and...
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Example: Nine patch quilting z Prepare 2 pieces of fabric (A1 and A2) in different Strips (Cut from A1 and A2) colors. Cut 3 strips of fabric from fabric A1 and 3 strips of fabric from fabric A2. All strips should be the same size.
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v Arrange set A piece and set B piece alternately to orm nine patch ui t oc patterns 1 1 Set A Set B 2 2 Set B Set A 3 3 Set A Set B b Stitch set A pieces and set B pieces together. n Arrange nine patch pieces as you wish and sew onto a ui t ase...
Q123-Q128 Hand-look Quilt Stitches atterns are specia stitches or ui ting which look like hand sewn 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 look as if they were sewn by hand.
Mirage (M) Sew Mirage stitch and open the fabric to make patterns without connecting straight stitches. NOTE: Use a medium fabric (such as sheeting, broadcloth) or Mirage stitch patterns Using fine a rics ma cause wrinkles when opened. There are two ways to sew the Mirage stitch patterns (sewing on one or two pieces of fabric).
Created Stitches (CS) Original stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer are saved in this group. nsert the U ash dri e containing the origina stitch patterns and press the open fi e e q Open fi e e Select the USB icon and the folder list will appear. e ect the desired o der to open and the fi...
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.
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Press the twin needle key and select the desired pattern. Patterns not suitable for twin needle sewing cannot be selected (pattern selection keys are grayed out). Buttonholes, specialty stitches and monogram cannot be selected. w Twin needle key NOTE: • When you sew patterns with the twin needle, test the stitches first e ore ou se on the garment •...
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. You can program up to 100 patterns in each combination. The images of programmed patterns are shown on the left side of the right touch screen.
Bridge Stitches Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches after a stitch pattern. If you want more space between French knots (D6), for example, insert pattern BR9 after pattern D6. Two counts of straight stitches are added to pattern D6. NOTE: Patterns BR9, BR10 and BR12 will inherit the stitch length and needle drop position of the previous...
Editing a Pattern Combination Deleting a pattern The pattern before the cursor or shown in blue 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 blue.
Inserting a pattern Press the cursor key to select the pattern next to where you wish to insert a pattern. Enter the desired pattern to insert it before the selected pattern. t Inserted pattern Startover Key This is a 2-way function key to start sewing a pattern combination over from the beginning.
First pattern startover The key shows a triangle and single bar that means the machine i start o er rom the first pattern ou ish to start se ing rom the eginning o the first pattern of the combination, press the startover key twice and start the machine.
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The readout of the total length is a theoretical value and the actual length may vary depending on sewing conditions. For example, select pattern LS1 three times, and sew a pattern combination. If the actual length differs considerably from the readout, measure the actual length and enter the nearest value by pressing the “+”...
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For example select patterns LS1, LS17 and LS13. The theoretical value is 51 mm. However, the read out is calculated according to the measured actual length. In this case the adjusted a ue is Press the default key to clear the entered length. e Default key...
Tapering You can taper the beginning and end of the decorative stitch patterns to create tapered corners and points. Press the tapering tab to enter the tapering mode (refer to page 39). q Tapering tab NOTE: • The tapering length varies depending on the stitch pattern and its tapering shape.
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Tapered stitch sample 1 Example: To sew tapered stitch pattern #10 Select stitch pattern #10. Start the machine. The machine sews the start tapering pattern and pattern body. e to the re uired ength then press the auto oc button. The machine sews the end tapering pattern and stops.
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Flipping a tapered pattern 1 ress the static ip e to ip a tapered pattern ertica ithout ipping its start and end tapering degree ang e tatic ip e...
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Adjustment of tapered stitches ou can adjust the shape o the tapered stitch pattern ress the tapering adjustment e The dialog box will open. q Tapering adjustment e Tapering shape Select the shape of the tapering for the beginning and the end of the stitch patterns by pressing the tapering shape keys.
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Press the pattern length key. Press the “+” !0 or “–” !1 key to set the length to repeat the pattern body. o Pattern length key You can also set the number to repeat the pattern body by pressing the numeric pad key. Press the numeric pad key and the numeric keypad window will open.
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Flipping a tapered pattern 2 ress the mirror image e to ip a tapered pattern vertically. !3 Mirror image key...
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Saving tapered stitches The customi ed tapered pattens can e sa ed as a fi e in the machine s interna memor or a U ash dri e ress the sa e fi e e a ter customi ing a tapered stitch The tapered stitch fi...
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v Press the tapering shape key (for start tapering pattern) r. Press the tapering shape key (for end tapering pattern) t. Press the pattern length key y. Press the “+” key 4 times, or press the numeric pad key u and enter “5”. Press the OK key i.
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, The machine automatically stops at the end of the corner with the lock stitch.
MONOGRAMMING You can program letters and symbol designs for monogramming. Press the monogramming tab and the font selection window will open. You can select one of 6 fonts. Select the desired font by pressing the corresponding key. q Monogramming tab w Block font key e Script font key r Broadway font key...
Manual Thread Tension This machine is e uipped ith automatic thread tension contro o e er ou ma need to manua adjust the tension balance depending on the sewing conditions. Individual Thread Tension Adjustment To app the thread tension adjustment to each etter individually, select the letter by moving the cursor.
Programming a Monogram Simply enter the characters by pressing the corresponding keys to program a monogram. Example 1: ui t in Select Block font. nter Press the letter case key to select lower case. q Letter case key Enter “u”, “i”, “l” and “t”. Start sewing.
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Example 2: “ Café” in Broadway font Press the monogramming tab and select Symbol. Enter a heart. Press the cursor key and select Broadway font. Enter “C”. q Monogramming tab w Cursor key Press the letter case key and select lower case letters. Enter “a”...
Press the next page key to go to page 4 of 5. Enter “é”. r Next page key NOTE: Use a blue tip needle for sewing a monogram. App a sheet o sta i i er to fine a rics or stretch fabrics.
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ou ish to use a a out e oard press the keyboard key. Press the letter case key to select upper case or lower case. r Keyboard key t Letter case key Enter a new name and press the OK key to change the fi...
Opening a Pattern Combination You can open the pattern combination and monogram sa ed in the machine s interna memor or a U drive. ress the open fi e e and the open fi e indo open. q Open fi e e e ect the memor ocation either the machine s interna memor or a U ash dri e...
HAND STITCH STYLE Hand Stitch Style You can create your own heartful seams as if sewn by hands by giving subtle differences to sewing patterns. This can e used or decorati e patterns o chi dren s c othing or sma artic es other than cra ui ts Use thick thread (#30) for more effective sewing results.
SEWING APPLICATION Variety of Sewing Application e ing app ication is a uni ue eature that pro ides ou with useful sewing applications. Press the home key to go to the home window. q Home key Press the sewing application key on the home window and the sewing application menu will open.
Optional Sewing Application The option category of the sewing application provides you with 9 useful sewing applications. Press the optional foot tab and the optional sewing application menu will open. The 9 optional sewing applications are as follows: q Beading on e uin e Piping r Cording...
Rolled hem q Straight Stitch Rolled hemming with straight stitch w Zigzag Stitch Rolled hemming with narrow zigzag stitch e 4 mm & 6 mm Rolled hemming using optional rolled hemming feet D1 and D2 To sew: Attach rolled hem foot D. o d the a ric edge t ice to orm a hem ide and ong then press...
Overedge woven Overcasting stitch for 2 layers of regular woven fabrics. Overedge stretch/knit nit stitch or finishing ra edges o stretch or nit a rics For better results, use zigzag foot A and sew leaving an ade uate seam a o ance After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the stitches.
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 blind hem foot G. o d the a ric to orm a hem ea ing a allowance as shown.
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Adjusting the needle drop position Press the “+” key q in the lower row to move the needle drop positions to the left. Press the “–” key w in the upper row to move the needle drop positions to the right. The needle drop position will change, while the stitch width (2.8 mm) remains consistent.
Shell tuck The following 3 options are available. q Small Narrow shell tuck stitch w Medium Medium width shell tuck stitch e Large Regular shell tuck stitch To sew: Use a light weight fabric (Tricot, for example). Fold the fabric in bias r as shown and stitch on the fold. Allow the needle to barely clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge.
Lapped zipper sewing Press the lapped zipper icon and the zipper sewing window will open. Press the sewing step icon and the machine setting will automatica adjust to suit each se ing step NOTE: Dual feed foot VD (single) and dual feed zipper foot ED (single) appear on the right touch screen when the dual feed key is pressed.
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Sew left side Attach zipper foot E. Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam a o ance under to orm a Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place. w Zipper teeth e Fold Opening size Lower the foot onto the topside at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the...
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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. ac stitch across the end o opening to Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot.
CONCEAL® zipper* Press the CONCEAL® zipper foot Z* icon and the window will show the step-by-step icon keys. repare a concea ed ipper onger than the opening size. Press the sewing step icon and machine settings will automatica adjust to suit each se ing step Lock-a-Matic Attach zigzag foot A.
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Left side of tape Raise the foot and close the zipper. Replace the foot with zipper foot E. Turn and fold the bodice to the right. Seam along the edge of the left zipper tape and reverse the stitches 2 cm e ore the ipper ottom Right side of tape Turn and fold the bodice to the left.
Pouch zipper Press the pouch zipper icon and the window will show the step-by-step icon keys. Prepare 2 pieces of fabric and a zipper tape. NOTE: Dual feed foot VD (single) and dual feed zipper foot ED (single) appear on the right touch screen when the dual feed key is pressed.
Gathering oth threads under and ehind the presser foot (refer to page 36). e t o ro s o straight stitches apart Knot the threads at the beginning. c Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric. v Knot the threads at the end and distribute the gathers evenly.
Basting There are 2 basting stitches available in this section. Basting (Auto) This stitch is used or asting ipper tape or fitting o garments. Sew in the same way as that for straight stitch sewing. Basting (Manual/Quilting) Attach the darning foot PD-H. NOTE: Refer to page 27 for how to attach the darning foot PD-H.
Button Sewing When attaching a button to thick fabric, you need to make a shank by using the button shank plate. The feed dogs lower automatically when selecting the button sewing section. Attaching button sewing foot T Make sure to press the lockout key to lock the machine. Raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter.
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 automatica hen it is finished...
Eyelet Please refer to page 75 for “B21-B25 Eyelets”. Smocking Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected idth NOTE: The purple tip needle is recommended for smocking.
(Smocking: continued from previous page) Gathering e ro s o straight stitches cm apart to across the area to be smocked. Tie the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric. Knot the threads at the end and distribute the gathers evenly.
Quilt Application Patchwork piecing There are 6 stitches for seaming patchwork pieces in this section. The default stitch length is set at 1.8 mm, ideal for patch or piecing ut ou can fine tune the stitch ength by pressing the “+” or “–” key. Attach seam oot O hich he ps ou to eep a...
Quilting The straight stitch needle plate is recommended for straight stitch 1 and straight stitch 2 (refer to page 37 for how to replace the needle plate). or ordinar and u ui ts se ect traight titch or “Zigzag Stitch 1”, and use darning foot PD-H (refer to page 27 for how to attach the darning foot).
Stitch Regulator Function / A.S.R. Foot Holder The A.S.R. foot holder (Accurate stitch regulator foot holder) reacts to movement of the fabric and provides the same stitch length for free motion, ruler work or variable zigzag. z Remove the foot holder (refer to page 25). Attach the A.S.R.
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n Sew the fabric while guiding it with your hands. The status indicator y will turn red during operation. The buzzer sounds and the stitch length will be longer than the setting when the fabric moves too fast. * The A.S.R. foot holder also can be used with ruler work or variable zigzag (refer to the next page).
Changing the foot attachment This foot holder comes with the ASR closed-toe foot attached o e er it is a so compati e ith the A open toe oot A O the A c ear ie and the A ru er or oot A c osed toe oot A open toe oot A...
Ruler Work CAUTION: Do not lower the needle while the foot is raised, otherwise the needle clamp may hit the foot and cause injur or rea age uide the oot a ong the ui ting temp ate optiona to create straight, curved or repetitious patterns depending on the shape of the ruler.
Variable Zigzag This uni ue eature a o s ou to contro ig ag idth with the knee lifter. Select q-M or q-L, using darning foot PD-H for sewing ui t a ers uide the a ric ith our hands hi e sewing.
Applique There are t pes o app i ue stitches a ai a e in this section. You can select the needle stop position to be 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.
Starting over from the corner Press the startover key before sewing in the new direction to sew from the beginning of the pattern. r Startover key T o o starto er options are a ai a e or app i ue stitches.
Decorative Quilt Stitch ou can decorate the seam on the ui t or patch or a ric ith decorati e ui t stitches Use satin stitch foot F. Clasp Stitches ou can c ose ui t a ers and atting using the c asp stitch.
Sashiko These stitches are used to create a mock Sashiko stitching. Hand-look QU 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.
INFORMATION AND CUSTOMIZING Function Menu Press the function menu key q to open the function menu. You can select or set the following functions from this menu. titch e ect ui t oc Ad isor r Manual Dual Feed Setting t Machine Information Quick Stitch Select You can select the stitch pattern directly with the...
Example: To select satin stitch pattern 14 Press “S” to select satin stitch pattern group. Press “1” and then “4” to select the desired stitch pattern. Press the key to select satin stitch pattern 14. ress the O e to c ose the uic stitch se ection window.
Manual Dual Feed Setting ou ish to se patterns other than U to U and ith the dua eed de ice turn on the manua dua feed setting. Press the ON key y of the manual dual feed setting. NOTE: Sewing results of manual dual feed sewing may vary depending upon sewing conditions.
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NOTE: If the manual dual feed setting is turned on when dual feed sewing is turned on in ordinary sewing mode, dual feed sewing will switch to the manual dual feed setting. NOTE: • If the drop feed key o is turned on in ordinary sewing mode when the manual dual feed setting is turned on, a message will appear as shown.
Machine Information You can see the software version of the machine, total power-on time of the machine and total operating time of the machine. Press the machine information key t to open the machine information window. !0 Software version !1 Total power-on time !2 Total operating time...
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 5 keys to select the mode to customize. w Machine setting mode key Press the machine setting mode key to enter the common setting mode.
Machine Setting Mode q Sound Volume The signa sound can e adjusted pressing the key. Set the value to “OFF” by pressing the “–” key several times to mute the signal sounds. w Screen Brightness ou can adjust the rightness o the isua touch screen by pressing the “+”...
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!6 Screen Saver Press the ON key to turn on the screen saver, and the visual touch screen will show the screen saver when the machine is in standby status. Press the import key to import a screen saver from a ash dri e You can create an original screen saver with “Screen Saver Tool.”...
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@2 Format the interna memor o the machine or U ash dri e does not function due to damage to the memory bank, you need to re-enable it by formatting the memory. To ormat the machine s interna memor press the machine icon e and a confirmation message i appear.
Sewing Setting Mode q Thread Cut after Auto-Lock The machine automatically trims the threads after sewing locking stitches when this option is turned on. w Needle Stop Position The machine always stops with the needle in the down position except when sewing buttonholes, specialty stitches, monograms, etc.
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!0 Variable ZZ Sensitivity ou can adjust the amount o need e s ing ith the nee lifter movement for variable zigzag in sewing applications. Press the “+” key so the needle swings a small amount when moving the knee lifter. Press the “–”...
DHCP option is turned on. The IP address can be changed in the network settings. r MAC Address The MAC address of the Continental M17 is displayed. t Sewing Machine Name The se ing machine name or net or identification is displayed.
Press the Wireless LAN settings button on the wireless LAN router. The dialog box appears and the wireless LAN router will automatically connect with your Continental M17. To use the Wireless LAN settings push-button configuration method the ire ess router must support...
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the se ected ire ess net or re uires an encr ption key for connection, the Encryption Key Entry dialog box appears. Be careful to enter uppercase or lowercase etters as re uired Enter the encryption key and press the OK key to establish the network.
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IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway for this machine. • When the DHCP option of Continental M17 is turned ON, turn on the DHCP option of your wireless router as well. u Sewing Machine Name Settings Press the arrow key i to open the sewing machine name setting window.
Digitizer Jr. for the CM17 on your computer. For more information, access the following URL. https janome co jp e e do n oads M softwares.html To connect the machine to your PC with wireless LAN refer to page 171.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: • Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. • Do not dismantle the machine in any way 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.
Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide Clean the inside of the thread guide plate under the top cover at least once a month. z Remove the needle thread and remove the thread guide plate by pulling it up. q Thread guide plate x Clean the area around and under the pre-tension leaf with the lint brush.
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns Sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary depending upon 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.
Replacing the Coin Cell Battery for the Internal Clock If the clock on the right touch screen always indicates “0:00” when turning the power switch on, replace the coin cell battery in the sewing machine. WARNING: • Battery may explode if mistreated. o not recharge disassem e or dispose o fire •...
Replacing the Needle Plate Emergency Procedure CAUTION: Never turn the needle plate release dial while running the machine. If the needle plate will not automatically snap off when pressing the needle plate release key on the lockout screen, you can replace the needle plate using the needle plate release dial.
Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the right touch screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Warning Sign Cause Try this The start/stop button is pressed with the foot control Disconnect the foot control. connected. The foot control is broken.
Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Pages 33-34 breaks 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 55 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Change the needle. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 27 5.
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Condition Cause Reference Visual Touch 1. The screen rightness is not adjusted proper Page 166 Screen is not clear. The needle thread 1. Thread tension is not balanced. Page 55 appears on the wrong side of the fabric when the stitch width value is larger than “7.0”.
Troubleshooting (Automatic Needle Threader) If the automatic needle threader is stuck and will not return to the up position automatically, correct it as follows: Carefully turn the handwheel away from you or toward you to move the needle up a little. The automatic needle threader will return to the up position automatically.
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