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  • Page 1 Instruction Book Memory Craft 6650...
  • 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 CONTENTS ESSENTIAL PARTS Favorite Stitch Adjustment..........40 Sewing with the Professional grade foot HP (Option) ..41 Names of Parts ..............4 Variety of Straight Stitches ........42-43 Standard Accessories ..........5-6 Straight Stitch in Center Needle Position ....42 Stitch Reference Chart ............
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION Pattern Combination ............81 Editing a Pattern Combination........82 Deleting a Pattern ............82 Inserting a Pattern ............83 Duplicating a Pattern ............. 83 Programming Auto-lock Stitch ........84 Automatic Thread Cutting ..........84 Mirror Image ..............

  • Page 6: Essential Parts Names Of Parts

    ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts Foot pressure dial Thread take-up lever Left thread guide Upper thread guide Stitch reference chart LCD screen Retractable thread guide Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin thread cutter (upper) Function keys Stitch length adjusting dial (Jog dial) Stitch width adjusting dial (Jog dial) Knee lifter socket * Feed balancing dial...

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    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 Automatic buttonhole foot R 862822013 7 Stabilizer plate 859832016...
  • Page 8 Part Name Part No. 26 Stitch reference chart 866629009 27 Stitch chart bracket 846285007 28 Setscrew X 2 000163600 29 Dust cover 767805001 30 Instruction book 866800408 31 Instructional DVD 866809005 U.S.A. and Canada 856519004 32 Power cable * U.K. 830377008 Australia 830314018...

  • Page 9: Stitch Reference Chart

    Stitch Reference Chart Attaching the stitch chart bracket Align the screws with the holes on the backside of the machine. Firmly tighten screws with screwdriver. Stitch chart position The stitch chart can be placed in two positions on the chart bracket, store or view. q Back slots w Front slots The back slots q on the bracket are for store position.

  • Page 10: Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Power Supply

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

  • Page 11: Controlling Sewing Speed

    Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the right. To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left. Foot Control Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.

  • Page 12: Machine Operating Keys

    • When following stitch patterns are selected; Mode 1 Mode 2 There will be particular functions of the reverse key when the patterns shown above are selected. Refer to pages 42, 62-63, 67 and 68 for instructions. • When any other stitches are selected; If you press the reverse key when sewing any other patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop.

  • Page 13: Function Keys And Jog Dials

    Function Keys and Jog Dials q Mode key (refer to page 29) When the power is turned on, the pattern selection mode 1 is set automatically. Each time you press the mode key, the mode will change from 1 to 3. The selected mode is indicated on the upper left corner of the LCD screen.
  • Page 14 Function Keys and Jog Dials o Folder/FS key This key has two functions. 1: To stock or to recall the programmed pattern combinations (refer to page 95-96). 2: To register or to delete the favorite stitch settings (refer to page 40). !0 Arrow keys (refer to pages 33, 82, 83) Press “...

  • Page 15: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot

    Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot CAUTION: Do not turn the handwheel or press the up/down needle key when the presser foot is in extra lifted position. It may cause damage to the presser foot. NOTE: If you start the machine with the presser foot up, the LCD screen will advise you to lower the presser foot.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Presser Foot

    Replacing the Presser Foot CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to 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 key. Press the lockout key.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Foot Pressure

    Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on fine synthetics and elastic fabrics. Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine fabrics. Consult information on the LCD screen for the recommended foot pressure setting.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Professional Grade Foot Hp (Option)

    Attaching the Professional Grade Foot HP (Option) Attach the professional grade foot HP to the presser bar. Tighten the setscrew firmly with the screwdriver. Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H Attach the darning foot PD-H to the presser bar by putting the pin on the needle clamp screw. q Pin w Needle clamp screw Tighten the setscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

  • Page 19: Replacing Needles

    Replacing Needles CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine before replacing the needle. Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down key. Press the lockout key. q Needle up/down key w Lockout key Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.

  • Page 20: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin 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: Use the “J”...
  • Page 21 Bobbin winding while working on a sewing project There are 2 spool pins on the spool stand. You can use both spool pins when you need to wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on a sewing project. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin and fix the spool with the spool holder as shown.
  • Page 22 Winding the bobbin NOTE: You can adjust the bobbin winding speed (refer to pages 34-35). z Raise the retractable 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 bobbin winding tension disk.

  • Page 23: Inserting The Bobbin

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

  • Page 24: Threading The Machine

    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 key to raise the take-up lever to the highest position. Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. q Needle up/down key w Thread take-up lever e Lockout key...
  • Page 25 Threading the Machine ⁄0 m While holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw 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. !2 Eye of the take-up lever , Then pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide.

  • Page 26: Built-In Needle Threader

    Built-in 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.

  • Page 27: 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 21, but leave a 10 cm (4˝) tail of bobbin thread as shown.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Needle Plate

    Replacing the Needle Plate The straight stitch needle plate can be used for straight stitches with the left, center or right needle drop positions. Use the professional grade needle plate HP (option) for the straight stitch with the left needle drop position. Attach the professional grade foot (option) when sewing with the professional grade needle plate HP (option).

  • Page 29: Balancing Thread Tension

    Balancing Thread Tension Correct tension The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric. q Needle thread w Right side of the fabric e Wrong side of the fabric r Bobbin thread For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

  • Page 30: Dropping The Feed Dog

    Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered for sewing on buttons, free motion quilting etc. Shift the drop feed lever toward you to lower the feed dog. q Drop feed lever w Feed dog Shift the drop feed lever away from you to raise the feed dog, it will return to the up position when you start the machine.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Sewing Mode

    Selecting the Sewing Mode Mode 1 LCD screen When the power switch is turned on, the direct pattern selection (mode 1) is set automatically. On the LCD screen, the mode number and the following information are displayed: q Selected mode or type of attached needle plate w Recommended foot e Recommended thread tension r Recommended foot pressure...

  • Page 32: Selecting The Pattern

    Selecting the Pattern Mode 1: Direct pattern selection mode You can select the stitch patterns on the direct pattern reference window by pressing the corresponding numeral keys. q Direct pattern reference window w Numeral keys Direct pattern reference window Press the stitch display key to hide the direct pattern reference window.

  • Page 33: Customizing Direct Pattern Selection

    Customizing direct pattern selection You can assign your favorite stitch pattern to the direct pattern selection. NOTE: • You cannot customize the direct pattern selection if the direct pattern reference chart is hidden. Press the stitch display key to show the reference window q. •...

  • Page 34: Pattern Selection In Mode 2 And Mode 3

    Pattern Selection in Mode 2 and Mode 3 • Using numeral keys Enter the 3-digit pattern number by pressing the numeral keys to select the desired stitch pattern. Example: Selecting pattern 098 in mode 2 z Press the mode key to select mode 2. q Mode key x Press “0”, “9”, and “8”...

  • Page 35: Using Arrow Keys

    • Using arrow keys You can use arrow keys to select your desired patterns in mode 2 or 3. Press the mode key to select the mode 2 or 3. To select the desired stitch pattern, press the arrow keys until the desired pattern is displayed.

  • Page 36: Screen Brightness

    Screen brightness (page 1/3) The screen brightness can be adjusted from level 0 to 20. The preset level is 10. Turn the jog dial or press the arrow keys to adjust the screen brightness. Press the memory key to set the change. q Memory key Buzzer sound (page 1/3) The level of the buzzer sound can be adjusted and you...

  • Page 37: Adjustable Start-Up Speed (Foot Control)

    Adjustable start-up speed (Foot control) (page 2/3) The machine will start running slowly and the sewing speed will gradually increase to maximum when pressing the foot control. You can select the desired start-up speed from slow (1), normal (2) or high (3). Turn the jog dial or press the arrow keys to select the speed.

  • Page 38: Auto-Off Timer

    Auto-off timer (page 3/3) The machine will be automatically turned off if you do not use the machine within the time period set by this timer. The auto-off timer can be set from 1 to 12 hours. If you want to turn off the timer, turn the jog dials or press and hold the arrow key until “OFF”...

  • Page 39: Basic Sewing Straight Stitch

    BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch q Pattern: MODE 1: 1 MODE 2: 001 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric edge next to a seam guide on the needle plate. Lower the needle at the point where you want to start.

  • Page 40: Securing Seams

    Securing Seams For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse key and sew several reverse stitches. The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse key. q Reverse key Press the reverse key once when sewing the lock-a-matic stitch (pattern 002 in mode 2) or locking stitch (pattern 003 in mode 2) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop automatically.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Needle Drop Position

    Adjusting the Needle Drop Position The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be altered by turning the stitch width adjusting dial. NOTE: The value in brackets q indicates the preset setting. The needle drop position can be adjusted for the following straight stitch patterns.

  • Page 42: Favorite Stitch Adjustment

    Favorite Stitch Adjustment The preset value of the stitch length and width are optimized for the selected pattern. However, you can save customized stitch settings (stitch length, stitch width, elongation rate, depending on the selected stitch patterns) as Favorite Stitch Adjustment. When the favorite stitch adjustment option is turned ON (refer to page 35), the last-saved customized stitch settings are automatically assigned when the stitch pattern is...

  • Page 43: Sewing With The Professional Grade Foot Hp (Option)

    Sewing with the Professional grade foot HP (Option) Use the professional grade foot for the straight stitch with a professional result. The following stitch patterns can be sewn with the professional grade foot. HP plate See page 16 for how to attach the professional grade foot.

  • Page 44: Variety Of Straight Stitches

    Variety of Straight Stitches Straight Stitch in Center Needle Position q Pattern: MODE 1: 1 or MODE 2: 001 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: Use this stitch for seaming, rolled hemming etc. Lock-a-matic Stitch q Pattern: MODE 1: 2 or MODE 2: 002 w Presser foot:...

  • Page 45: Straight Stitch In Left Needle Position

    Straight Stitch in Left Needle Position q Pattern: MODE 2: 004 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: Use this stitch to seam fabrics close to the edge. Triple Stretch Stitch q Pattern: MODE 2: 005 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension:...

  • Page 46: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing q Pattern: MODE 1: 1 or MODE 2: 001 w Presser foot: Zipper foot E Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: NOTE: The needle drop position should be adjusted when sewing with the zipper foot E. Fabric preparation Add 1 cm (3/8“) to the zipper size.
  • Page 47 Sewing z Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) margin. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place. Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting.
  • Page 48 v Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Attach the Zigzag foot A. Adjust the stitch length to 5.00, needle drop position to 4.5 (default value) and thread tension dial to 1. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.

  • Page 49: Rolled Hem

    Rolled Hem q Pattern: MODE1: 1 or MODE 2: 001 w Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: Sewing z Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 - 3/8˝) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8˝) in width. q 6 cm (2 - 3/8˝) w 0.3 cm (1/8˝) x Place the fabric aligning the edge of the hem with the...

  • Page 50: Gathering

    Gathering q Pattern: MODE 1: 1 or MODE 2: 001 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: z Loosen the thread tension to “1” and increase the stitch length to 5.00. 0.6 cm Pull both threads 10 cm (4˝) under and behind the presser foot (refer to page 25).

  • Page 51: Basting

    Basting q Pattern: MODE 2: 012 w Presser foot: Darning foot PD-H e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: t Feed dog: Lowered NOTE: Refer to page 16 for how to attach the darning foot PD-H. To sew Hold the fabric taut and depress the foot control. The machine will make one stitch and stop automatically.

  • Page 52: Zigzag Stitches

    Zigzag Stitches q Pattern: MODE 1: 5 MODE 2: 006, 007 or 008 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics. A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique.

  • Page 53: Variety Of Overcasting Stitches

    Variety of Overcasting Stitches Multiple Zigzag Stitch q Pattern: MODE 1: 6 or MODE 2: 011 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.

  • Page 54: Double Overcasting Stitch

    Double Overcasting Stitch q Pattern: MODE 2: 015 w Presser foot: Overcasting foot M e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines. Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel.

  • Page 55: Blind Hemming

    Blind Hemming q Pattern: MODE 1: 7 MODE 2: 018 or 019 w Presser foot: Blind hem foot G e Thread tension: 1-4 (pattern 018) 3-6 (pattern 019) r Foot pressure: Select pattern 018 in mode 2 for woven fabrics or pattern 019 in mode 2 for elastic fabrics.
  • Page 56 Changing the needle drop position The LCD screen shows the distance between the left needle position and the guide in millimeters r. Turn the stitch width adjusting dial counterclockwise to move the needle drop position to the right. Turn the stitch width adjusting dial clockwise to move the needle drop position to the left.

  • Page 57: Shell Tuck

    Shell Tuck q Pattern: MODE 2: 020 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: Use a light weight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric on the bias as shown and stitch on the fold. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge.

  • Page 58: Variety Of Buttonholes

    Variety of Buttonholes 023 Sensor (Square) buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot. 024 Automatic (Square) buttonhole This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole, but you can manually set the buttonhole size and the machine memorizes it to sew buttonholes of the same size.

  • Page 59: E R R Foot Pressure

    Sensor (Square) Buttonhole q Pattern: MODE 2: 023 w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: 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 (3/8˝) to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter.
  • Page 60 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.
  • Page 61 n The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the sequence shown. When the buttonhole is finished, the machine will stop automatically with the needle in the up position. Press the thread cutter key and remove the fabric. m After you finish buttonhole sewing, push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Buttonhole Width

    Adjusting the buttonhole width The buttonhole width can be adjusted by turning the stitch width adjusting dial. Turn the stitch width adjusting dial clockwise to increase the buttonhole width. Turn the stitch width adjusting dial counterclockwise to decrease the buttonhole width. q Buttonhole width w Narrower buttonhole e Wider buttonhole...

  • Page 63: Using The Stabilizer Plate

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

  • Page 64: Automatic (Square) Buttonhole

    Automatic (square) Buttonhole q Pattern: MODE 2: 024 w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: 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.
  • Page 65 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 w. Then press the reverse key q. v Start sewing again, and machine sews the back bartack and locking stitches then stops automatically with the needle in the up position.

  • Page 66: Round End And Fine Fabric Buttonholes

    Round End and Fine Fabric Buttonholes q Pattern: MODE 2: 025 MODE 2: 026 w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: The sewing procedure is the same as that of 023 square (sensor) buttonhole (refer to pages 57-59). NOTE: The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 9.0.

  • Page 67: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole q Pattern: MODE 2: 023 w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as for 023 square (sensor) buttonhole. Select pattern 023 in mode 2. z Place the button on the button holder on the buttonhole foot.

  • Page 68: Button Sewing

    Button Sewing q Pattern: MODE 2: 032 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: t Feed dog: Lowered Lower the feed dog. Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into the left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your hand.

  • Page 69: Darning

    Darning q Pattern: MODE 2: 033 w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the button holder all the way out. z x c Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle at the starting point.

  • Page 70: Tacking

    Tacking q Pattern: MODE 2: 034 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotch seams and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. Sewing Lower the needle at the starting point. Lower the foot and sew until the machine stops automatically.

  • Page 71: Eyelet

    Eyelet q Pattern: MODE 2: 035 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: The eyelet is used for belt holes, etc. Attach the satin stitch foot F. To sew: Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle to the starting point.

  • Page 72: Decorative Stitches Applique

    DECORATIVE STITCHES Applique q Pattern: MODE 1: 8 or MODE 2: 036-051 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use a fusible web to secure the applique in place. Guide the applique fabric, so that the needle falls off the edge of the applique when the needle swings to the right.

  • Page 73: Fringing

    Fringing q Pattern: MODE 2: 036 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: 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 74: Smocking

    x Sew down the left side, guiding the fabric so the right hand stitches fall in open space. After finishing the left side, press the mirror image key. Sew down the other side (refer to page 85 for mirror image sewing). q Mirror image key c Remove the yarn or fabric threads between the stitching.

  • Page 75: Fagoting

    Fagoting q Pattern: MODE 2: 063 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: The following stitch patterns can also be used for fagoting. MODE 2 Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest.

  • Page 76: Patchwork Piecing

    Patchwork Piecing q Pattern: MODE 2: 078-080 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: Patterns 078 to 080 in mode 2 are special stitches for seaming patchwork pieces. Patterns 079 and 080 are for patchwork piecing with 1/4˝ and 7 mm seam allowances respectively.

  • Page 77: Quilting

    Quilting q Pattern: MODE 1: 1 or MODE 2: 001 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: t Quilter Attaching the quilting guide bar The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching. Insert the quilting guide bar into the opening and slide the quilting guide bar to the position according to the desired space between seams.

  • Page 78: Clasp Stitch

    Clasp Stitch q Pattern: MODE 2: 093 or 094 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: You can close quilt layers and using the clasp stitch. Select stitch 093 in mode 2. Press the memory key. Select stitch 172 in mode 2 (L.S Press the memory key.

  • Page 79: Free Motion Quilting (2)

    Sewing Baste or pin the quilt layers. Draw a quilt design on the top fabric with a washable maker. Sew at medium speed while guiding the quilt layers with your hands. Move the quilt layers 3 mm (1/8˝) or less per stitch. Free Motion Quilting (2) q Pattern: MODE 1: 5 or MODE 2: 006...

  • Page 80: Satin Stitches

    Satin Stitches q Pattern: MODE 2: 110 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: r Foot pressure: The following stitch patterns can also be used for satin stitches. MODE 2 The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same.

  • Page 81: Twin Needle Sewing

    Twin Needle Sewing Preparation 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. Do not use twin needles other than one included in the standard accessories, otherwise the needle may hit the needle plate, foot or hook and break.
  • Page 82 To sew Stitch patterns for twin needle sewing (Mode 2) The stitches patterns in mode 2 shown on the left can be sewn with a twin needle. Select the desired pattern suitable for twin needle sewing. Press the twin needle key w. The LCD screen shows a twin needle mark e and the maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm r.

  • Page 83: Programming A Pattern Combination Pattern Combination

    PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION Pattern Combination Example: Programming patterns 160, 159 and 157 in mode 2. NOTE: • Patterns in the different groups, letters and numbers can also be programmed. • The maximum number of the stitch pattern that can be registered in one pattern combination is 50.

  • Page 84: Editing A Pattern Combination

    Editing a Pattern Combination Viewing a long combination If the pattern combination is too long and the entire pattern combination is not displayed, press the arrow key to view the rest of the combination. Press the right arrow key “ ”...

  • Page 85: Inserting A Pattern

    Inserting a Pattern z Press the arrow keys to move the cursor where you want to insert a pattern. q Cursor w Arrow keys x Enter the desired pattern to insert. Press the memory key to insert the pattern. e Inserted pattern r Memory key Duplicating a Pattern z Press the arrow key to move the cursor under the...

  • Page 86: Programming Auto-Lock Stitch

    Programming Auto-lock Stitch Example: Programming patterns 112 in mode 2 and auto-lock stitch. The machine will sew the pattern, auto-lock stitch, and stop automatically. z Select pattern 112 in mode 2. Press the memory key. q Memory key x Select pattern “L.S” (172 in mode 2). Press the memory key.

  • Page 87: Mirror Image

    Mirror Image Example: Pattern 158 in mode 2 and its mirror image z Select pattern 158 in mode 2. x Press the mirror image key to flip the pattern on a vertical line. The vertical mirror sign is displayed. q Mirror image key w Vertical mirror sign c Press the mirror image key again to flip the pattern on a horizontal line.

  • Page 88: Pattern Combination With A Mirror Image

    Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image Example: Pattern 113 in mode 2 and its mirror image z Select pattern 113 in mode 2. Press the memory key. q Memory key x Select pattern 113 again. Press the memory key. c Press the left arrow key “ ”...

  • Page 89: Sewing The Pattern From The Beginning

    Sewing the Pattern from the Beginning If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern and want to sew it over again, press the startover key to sew the pattern from the beginning. Example: Pattern 112 in mode 2 z Select pattern 112 in mode 2.

  • Page 90: Bridge Stitches

    Bridge Stitches The following stitch patterns are bridge stitches, which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern. MODE 2 Example: Combination of pattern 052 and pattern 122 in mode 2 z Select pattern 052 in mode 2. Press the memory key.

  • Page 91: Uniform Stitch Adjustment

    Use a blank space if you want to insert a space between stitch patterns (Mode 2: pattern 171). t Blank space Uniform Stitch Adjustment The stitch width and length of the programmed patterns can be uniformly adjusted. Example: Adjusting the stitch width of the programmed pattern 133 in mode 2 and its mirror image Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern.

  • Page 92: Individual Stitch Adjustment

    Individual Stitch Adjustment The stitch width and length can be individually adjusted for each pattern in a programmed combination. Example: Changing the stitch width of the one pattern in the combination z Press the arrow key to shift the cursor under the pattern you want to adjust.

  • Page 93: Monogramming

    MONOGRAMMING In mode 3, you can program text by entering the number and alphabets. Press the mode key to enter mode 3 w (Monogramming mode). q Mode key Entering Monogram Letters with Jog Dials You can enter the monogram letters by entering the pattern number of the desired monogram, or pressing arrow keys.

  • Page 94: Selecting A Letter (Character)

    • Selecting a letter (character) z Turn the stitch length adjusting dial clockwise or counterclockwise to move the cursor for selecting letter. x After selecting the desired letter with the cursor, press the memory key. !9 Cursor (letter selection) @0 Memory key c The selected letter will be displayed as shown.

  • Page 95: Programming A Monogram

    Programming a Monogram Example: To program “R&B” z Press the mode key to enter mode 3. Press the stitch display key. q Mode key w Stitch display key x Turn the stitch length adjusting dial to select the letter “R”. Press the memory key. e Memory key c Press the memory key again.

  • Page 96: Spacing

    Spacing To enter the space in monogramming, select one of the three space icons on the lower right corner of the monogram selection window. q Space icons w Small-size space e Medium-size space r Large-size space Reducing the size of letters To reduce the height of character to approximately 2/3 of its original size, select the character with the arrow key and turn the stitch width adjusting dial counterclockwise.

  • Page 97: Storing And Recalling A Pattern Combination

    STORING AND RECALLING A PATTERN COMBINATION Up to 20 pattern combinations can be stored in the memory for future use even after turning the power off. The stored pattern combination can be recalled by pressing the folder/FS key. Storing a Pattern Combination z Program a pattern combination.

  • Page 98: Recalling A Stored Combination

    Recalling a Stored Combination z Press the folder/FS key. The selection window appears when a single pattern is displayed on the LCD screen. Press the numeral key “0” to display the memory recall window. q Folder/FS key w Selection window x Turn the jog dials to select the memory address where the desired pattern combination is stored.

  • Page 99: Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

    Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The 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.

  • Page 100: Care And Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 101: Problems And Warning Signals

    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 The foot control is out of order. Contact the service center or the store from whom the machine was purchased.
  • Page 102 Warning Sign Cause Try this The twin needle key is pressed when a pattern unsuitable Select the pattern suitable for twin needle sewing has been selected. for twin needle sewing. The twin needle has to be replaced with a single needle. Replace the twin needle with a single needle, then press the twin needle key.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 22-23 breaks 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 27 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Change the needle. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 17 5.

  • Page 104: Stitch Chart

    Stitch Chart Mode 1 Mode 2 Straight Stitch Needle Plate Professional Grade Needle Plate (Option) * Stitch patterns marked with grey can be flipped vertically. (Horizontal mirror image)

  • Page 105: Stitch Chart (Monogram)

    Stitch Chart (Monogram) Mode 3 Block...
  • Page 106 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Janome Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. Address: 1463 Hazama-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 193-0941, Japan This machine complies with the following regulations: EN 60335-2-28: 2003; A1 EN 60335-1: 2012; A11 EN 62233: 2008 EN 55014-1: 2006; A1; A2...
  • Page 108 866-800-408 (EN)

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