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  • Page 1 790PRO | Instruction Manual |...
  • Page 2 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.
  • 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 Sewing with the Professional grade foot HP ..43 ESSENTIAL PARTS Zigzag Stitches ............44 Names of Parts ............4 Variety of Overcasting Stitches ......45 Standard Accessories..........5 Manual Stitch Settings ........... 46 Foot Control and Thread Cutter Switch ....7 Adjusting Thread Tension........
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS MONOGRAMMING INFORMATION AND CUSTOMIZING Function Keys ............91 Quick Stitch Select ..........122 Manual Thread Tension......... 92 Quilt Block Advisor ..........122 Individual Thread Tension Adjustment ....92 Manual Dual Feed Setting ........123 Unified Thread Tension Adjustment ...... 92 Machine Information ..........

  • Page 6: Essential Parts Names Of Parts

    ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts Face plate Thread take-up lever Left thread guide Upper thread guide Bobbin winding tension disk Visual touch screen Retractable thread guide Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin thread cutter (upper) Bobbin winding button Stitch length adjusting dial (Jog dial) Stitch width adjusting dial (Jog dial) Feed balancing dial Knee lifter socket...

  • 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 Invisible zipper foot Z 859815002 7 Automatic buttonhole foot R 862822013...
  • Page 8 * The power supply cable included may differ from the illustration. NOTE: A presentation video with quick-start information is available for this model and can be downloaded from our website at www.elna.com/support Part Name Part No. 47 Foot control 043770104...

  • Page 9: Foot Control And Thread Cutter Switch

    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...
  • Page 10 Adjusting the horizontal position of the thread cutter switch z Loosen the setscrews q under the switch. q Setscrew w Washer x Slide the switch to left or right, and fix it at the desired position by tightening the setscrews with a screwdriver.

  • Page 11: Extension Table

    Extension Table Attaching the table Spread the legs of extension table. Holding the table with both hands and slide it gently to the right. CAUTION: Make sure there should be no accessory stored in the drawer when leaning the extension table against any wall.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Using Foot Control

    Using foot control If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack 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.

  • Page 14: Thread Cutter Switch

    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 jack on the machine. Preparation for Thread Cutter Switch z Remove the cable tie q from the cable. x If you wish to use the thread cutter switch, you need to connect it with the foot control.

  • Page 15: Controlling Sewing Speed

    After sewing, depress the thread cutter switch q on the right side of the foot control to trim the both needle and bobbin threads. Do not depress the thread cutter switch until the start/ stop button turns green w. q Thread cutter switch NOTE: •...

  • Page 16: Machine Operating Buttons

    Machine Operating Buttons q Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this button is pressed.
  • Page 17 e Auto-lock button • When the following stitch patterns are selected; Applique Utility Quilt Bridge 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 u will blink. The machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop when the machine is started.

  • Page 18: Bobbin Winding Button And Jog Dials

    Bobbin Winding Button and Jog Dials q Bobbin winding button (refer to page 27) Press this button to wind the bobbin. w Stitch width adjusting dial (refer to pages 46, 47, 57, 65-66, etc) Turn this jog dial to alter the stitch width or needle drop position of the selected stitch pattern.

  • Page 19: Touch Panel Keys

    Touch Panel Keys CAUTION: Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen with hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like. Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard accessories. q Home key Press this key to return the top of the utility stitch pattern selections.

  • Page 20: On-Screen Help

    On-screen Help Press the help key to open the help menu. You can view instructions on 6 topics of essential operations of the machine. Select the help topic by pressing the book icon and the step-by-step instruction will open. q Help key w Book icon To view the next page, press the next page key.

  • Page 21: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot

    Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot CAUTION: Do not turn the handwheel or press the needle up/ down button when the presser foot is in extra lifted position. It 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.

  • Page 22: 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 button.

  • Page 23: Removing And Attaching The Foot Holder

    Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder Remove the foot holder before using Professional grade foot HP, Ruler work foot QR, Darning foot PD-H, or Dual feed foot AD. 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.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Dual Feed Foot Ad Or The Dual Feed Plus Foot Hp2

    Attaching the Dual Feed Foot AD or the Dual Feed Plus Foot HP2 z Attach the dual feed holder to the presser bar. q Dual feed holder x Tighten the setscrew with your fingers. Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed drive.

  • Page 25: Attaching The Darning Foot Pd-H Or The Darning Foot (Open-Toe) Pd-H

    Attaching the Darning Foot PD-H or the Darning Foot (open-toe) PD-H Attach the darning foot PD-H or the 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 setscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

  • Page 26: Fabric And Needle Chart

    Fabric and Needle Chart • For general sewing, use red tip needle. Fabric Thread Needle • Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing Lawn fine fabrics. Georgette Blue tip needle • In general, use the same thread for both needle and Cotton #80-100 Fine Tricot...

  • Page 27: Winding The Bobbin

    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: •...
  • Page 28 Setting the spool of thread or thread cone (special size) Use the spool holder (special) to hold the specific size of the spool of threads as shown. The sizes of the spools of thread are as follows; The hole diameter of the spool has a range of 3/8˝ to 7/16˝...
  • Page 29 Winding the bobbin NOTE: You can adjust the bobbin winding speed (refer to page 126). 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 30: Inserting The Bobbin

    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 Hold the bobbin with your fingertip so it does not rotate.

  • Page 31: 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 button to raise the take-up lever to the highest position. Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. q Needle up/down button w Thread take-up lever e Lockout key...
  • Page 32 Threading the Machine (Continued) ⁄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. !1 Eye of the take-up lever , Then pull the thread down along the left channel and through the lower thread guide.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 28, but leave a 10 cm (4˝) tail of bobbin thread as shown.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Needle Plate

    Replacing the Needle Plate Use the straight stitch needle plate when using the dual feed foot, quilt piecing or free motion. 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 for the straight stitch with the left needle drop position.

  • Page 36: Ordinary Sewing Mode

    ORDINARY SEWING MODE q w e r t y u Ordinary Stitch Patterns In the ordinary sewing mode, there are 7 categories available. q Utility stitches (U) w Buttonhole and specialty stitches (B) e Decorative and quilting stitches r Monogramming t Tapering y Hand stitch style u Sewing applications...
  • Page 37 e Decorative and quilting stitches (BR) This category consists of the following 10 groups. Applique stitches (A) Heirloom stitches (H) Quilting stitches (Q) Satin stitches (S) Bridge stitches (BR) Decorative stitches (D) Long stitches (L) Pictograph stitches (P) Play stitches (PL) Created Stitches (CS) (PL) (CS)

  • Page 38: Function Keys In Ordinary Sewing Mode

    Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode q Foot-up key q w e r t 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 48).
  • Page 39 o Program key o !0 !1 !2 Press this key to program a pattern combination. When this key is pressed, the save file key, preview key, pattern combination length key, delete key, letter size key and cursor keys will appear. !0 Save file key Press this key to save the pattern combination as a file.

  • Page 40: Utility Stitches

    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.

  • Page 41: Securing Seams

    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.

  • Page 42: Variety Of Straight Stitches

    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.

  • Page 43: Sewing With The Dual Feed Device

    Sewing with the Dual Feed Device Patterns U1 to U5 and Q1 to Q7 can be sewn with the dual feed device. The dual feed device is extremely effective when sewing hard to feed materials such as PVC coated fabric or leather.

  • Page 44: Dual Feed Plus Foot Hp2

    Dual Feed Plus Foot HP2 This foot provides superior visibility and is great for curves and precise topstitching. Holds fabrics firmly in sync with the feed dogs to achieve professional results. See page 22 for how to attach the Dual feed plus foot HP2 and to engage the dual feed device.

  • Page 45: Sewing With The Professional Grade Foot Hp

    Sewing with the Professional grade foot HP Patterns U1 to U4 and Q1 to Q5 can be sewn with the professional grade foot HP. Use the professional grade foot HP for the straight stitch with a professional result. See page 22 for how to attach the professional grade foot Replace the needle plate with the professional grade needle plate HP when using professional grade foot HP.

  • Page 46: Zigzag Stitches

    U8 Basting See page 111 for sewing instructions. U4 Pintucking Attach the blind hemming foot G. Fold the fabric with the wrong sides together. Place the folded fabric under the blind hem foot. Align the edge of the fold with the guide on the foot, and lower the foot.

  • Page 47: Variety Of Overcasting Stitches

    Variety of Overcasting Stitches U11, U12 Multiple zigzag stitch: Zigzag foot A This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance.

  • Page 48: Manual Stitch Settings

    Manual Stitch Settings You can alter the stitch width (or needle drop position of the straight stitches) and stitch length. Turn the stitch width or length adjusting dial, or press the “+” or “–” key beside the setting you wish to change to change the setting.
  • Page 49 Altering stitch length Turn the stitch length adjusting dial clockwise to increase the stitch length. Turn the stitch length adjusting dial counterclockwise to decrease the stitch length. (−) (−) You can also change the setting with “+” or “–” key. Press the “+”...

  • Page 50: Adjusting Thread Tension

    Adjusting Thread Tension This machine is equipped with 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.

  • Page 51: Favorite Stitch Adjustment

    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 Stitch Adjustment. When the favorite stitch adjustment option is turned ON q (refer to page 129), the last-used customized stitch settings are automatically assigned when the stitch pattern is selected.
  • Page 52 To select the favorite stitch settings, press the open favorite key q. The selected set of favorite stitch settings is indicated in 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. Select the desired set of favorite stitch settings by pressing FS1 w or FS2 e.

  • Page 53: Other Utility Stitches

    Other Utility Stitches U18, U19 Blind hemming Refer to pages 102-103 for sewing instructions. U20, U24 Shell tuck Refer to page 104 for sewing instructions. U21 Visible hemming Select pattern U21. Fold and press a single hem. Place the fabric with the right side up.
  • Page 54 U23 Box Stitching Use this stitch to join heavy weight fabrics. Overlap two raw edges together and use this stitch to join them. U25 Hemstitch Use this stitch for fagoting or decorative stitch. U26 Backward stitch U26 is backward stitch. Use this stitch if it is hard to guide the fabric while pressing the reverse button.

  • Page 55: Buttonholes And Specialty Stitches Variety Of Buttonholes

    BUTTONHOLES AND SPECIALTY STITCHES Variety of Buttonholes B1 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. B2 Auto (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...

  • Page 56: B1 Sensor (Square) Buttonhole

    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 (3/8˝) to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter. When selecting the buttonholes, the visual touch screen advise you to lower the buttonhole lever.
  • Page 57 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 58 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 button and remove the fabric. m After you finish buttonhole sewing, push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.
  • Page 59 Manual settings You can alter the buttonhole opening width, button hole width and buttonhole stitch density on the manual setting window. When you press the adjust key, the manual setting window expands to show more options. q Adjust key w Altering buttonhole opening width Press the “+”...

  • Page 60: 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 61: B2 Automatic (Square) Buttonhole

    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.
  • Page 62 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.

  • Page 63: Other Buttonholes

    Other Buttonholes B3, B4 Round end and fine fabric buttonholes The sewing procedure is the same as that of B1 square (sensor) buttonhole (refer to pages 54-56). NOTE: The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0. The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 9.0. The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.20 to 1.00.

  • Page 64: B13 Welted Buttonhole (Bound Buttonhole)

    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.
  • Page 65 m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back and forth beside the original seam to secure flaps of 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.

  • Page 66: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as for B1 square (sensor) buttonhole. Select pattern B1. z Place the button on the button holder on the buttonhole foot. Hook a filler cord on the spur on the front of the foot. Bring the ends of cord toward the back and under the foot.

  • Page 67: B15 Darning

    B15 Darning z Attach the 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 x Start the machine and sew to the required length, then press the reverse button.

  • Page 68: B17 Fly Stitch

    B17 Fly Stitch The fly stitch is a triangle tacking stitch for use on a zipper fly bottom and on the side pockets of pants. Attach the satin stitch foot F. To sew: Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point.

  • Page 69: Decorative Stitches Decorative Stitches

    DECORATIVE STITCHES Decorative Stitches The patterns in this section are classified into 10 groups. These patterns are programmable and you can make a pattern combination. Applique stitches (A): 2 pages Stitches in this group are for applique. (Refer to page 119.)
  • Page 70 Heirloom stitches (H): 4 pages This group provides heirloom stitches and cross stitches for craft sewing and home décor.
  • Page 71 Quilting stitches (Q): 7 pages Stitches in this group are for patchwork and quilting. (Refer to pages 74-77, 115-121.)
  • Page 72 Satin stitches (S): 3 pages The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same. (Refer to page 77.) Bridge stitches (BR): 1 page Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches after a stitch pattern.
  • Page 73 Decorative stitches (D): 8 pages 100 attractive patterns are available in this group.
  • Page 74 Long stitches (L): 2 pages Patterns in this group are ideal for decorating garments and for adding border trims.
  • Page 75 Pictograph stitches (P): 3 pages Play stitches (PL): 1 page There are many cute designs, fancy motifs and calligraphy available in these groups. Created stitches (CS) In this section, you can select original stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer. Refer to page 78 for how to transfer created stitch patterns from the PC to the machine.

  • Page 76: Quilting (Q)

    Quilting (Q) Using the Quilting Guide Bar The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitches. Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the back of the foot holder. Slide the quilting guide bar and set it to the desired spacing.

  • Page 77: Quilt Block Advisor

    Quilt Block Advisor The size and number of each piece of fabric can be calculated automatically. There are 6 different quit patterns available. Press the Function menu key to open the function menu. Press the key of the Quilt Block Advisor. q Function menu key w Quilt Block Advisor You can select the following quilt patterns.
  • Page 78 Example: Nine patch quilting Strips (Cut from A1 and A2) z Prepare 2 pieces of fabric (A1 and A2) in different colors. Cut 3 strips of fabric from fabric A1 and 3 strips of fabric from fabric A2. All strips should be the same size.

  • Page 79: Q73-Q78 Hand-Look Quilt Stitches

    Q73-Q78 Hand-look Quilt Stitches Patterns Q73 to Q78 are special stitches for quilting 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.

  • Page 80: Created Stitches (Cs)

    Created Stitches (CS) Original stitch patterns created with *Stitch Composer are saved in this group. Insert the USB flash drive containing the original stitch patterns and press the open file key. q Open file key * Stitch Composer is included in PC Application Pack CD-ROM.

  • Page 81: Twin Needle Sewing

    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.
  • Page 82 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 before you sew on the garment.

  • Page 83: Programming A Pattern Combination

    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 visual touch screen.

  • Page 84: Editing A Pattern Combination

    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.

  • Page 85: Startover Key

    Startover Key This is a 2-way function key to start sewing a pattern combination over from the beginning. When you stop sewing a pattern combination, the startover key is activated. Current pattern startover If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the current pattern, press the startover key once and start the machine.

  • Page 86: Checking Pattern Combination Length

    Checking Pattern Combination Length You can check the total length of the pattern combination by pressing on the pattern combination length key. q Pattern combination length key The readout of the total length is a theoretical value and the actual length may vary depending on sewing conditions.

  • Page 87: Tapering

    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 35). q Tapering tab NOTE: • The tapering length varies depending on the stitch pattern and its tapering shape.
  • Page 88 Auto-lock stitch function The machine sews auto-lock stitch at the beginning and end of the sewing with the default settings. However, you can turn on or off the auto-lock stitches by pressing the corresponding auto-lock keys on the visual touch screen. q Initial lock stitch key w End lock stitch key e Initial lock stitch...
  • Page 89 Adjustment of tapered stitches You can adjust the shape of the tapered stitch pattern. Press the tapering adjustment key. The dialog box will open. q Tapering adjustment key Tapering shape Select the shape of the tapering for the beginning and the end of the stitch patterns by pressing the tapering shape keys.
  • Page 90 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. Enter the desired pattern length and press the OK key. !2 Numeric pad key Flipping the tapered pattern 2 Press the mirror image key to flip the tapered pattern vertically.
  • Page 91 Saving tapered stitches The customized tapered pattens can be saved as a file in the machine’s internal memory or a USB flash drive. Press the save file key after customizing a tapered stitch. The tapered stitch file is saved as *.JCS file. To save or open the file refer to page 95-96.
  • Page 92 b Press the foot-up key o. You can check the number of body patterns !0 on the icon. !0 Number of body patterns n Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you want to start sewing. Start sewing. Sew until the machine stops. The machine stops and the presser foot rises automatically.

  • Page 93: Function Keys

    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...

  • Page 94: Manual Thread Tension

    Manual Thread Tension This machine is equipped with automatic thread tension control. However, you may need to manually adjust the tension balance depending on the sewing conditions. To adjust the thread tension, press the adjust key show the option. Individual Thread Tension Adjustment To apply the thread tension adjustment to each letter individually, select the letter by moving the cursor.

  • Page 95: Programming A Monogram

    Programming a Monogram Simply enter the characters by pressing the corresponding keys to program a monogram. Example 1: “Quilt” in Block font Select Block font. Enter “Q”. Press the letter case key q to select lower case. q Letter case key Enter “u”, “i”, “l”...
  • Page 96 Example 2: “ Café” in Broadway font Press the monogramming tab q and select Symbol. Enter a hollow heart. Press the monogramming tab and select Broadway font. Enter “C”. q Monogramming tab Press the letter case key w and select lower case letters. Enter “a”...

  • Page 97: Saving A Pattern Combination

    Saving a Pattern Combination The pattern combination and monogram can be saved as a file in the machine’s internal memory or a USB flash drive. The machine has a USB port for USB flash drive. Press the save file key after programming a pattern combination, and the save file window will open.

  • Page 98: Opening A Pattern Combination

    Opening a Pattern Combination You can open the pattern combination and monogram saved in the machine’s internal memory or a USB flash drive. Press the open file key and the open file window will open. q Open file key Select the memory location; either the machine’s internal memory or a USB flash drive.

  • Page 99: Hand Stitch Style Hand Stitch Style

    HAND STITCH STYLE Hand Stitch Style You can create your own heartful seams as if sewn by hands by giving subtle differences in sewing patterns. This category is for creating the shapes of patterns (stitches) called Hand Stitch Style. It can be used for decorative patterns of children’s clothing or small articles other than crazy quilts.

  • Page 100: Sewing Application Variety Of Sewing Application

    SEWING APPLICATION Variety of Sewing Application Sewing application is a unique feature that provides you with useful sewing applications. Press the sewing application tab and the sewing application menu will open (refer to page 34). Press one of the tabs to select the category. q Sewing w Quilt The sewing applications using optional presser feet can...

  • Page 101: Sewing Application

    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 w Ribbon/Sequine e Piping r Cording...

  • Page 102: Rolled Hem

    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 the rolled hem foot D. Fold the fabric edge twice to form a hem, 0.3 cm (1/8˝) 0.3 cm (1/8˝) wide and 5 cm (2˝) long then press.

  • Page 103: Overedge Woven

    Overedge Woven Overcasting stitch for 2 layers of regular woven fabrics. Overedge Stretch/Knit Knit stitch for finishing raw edges of stretch or knit fabrics. For better results, use the zigzag foot A and sew leaving an adequate seam allowance. After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the stitches.

  • Page 104: Blind Hem

    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 the blind hem foot G. Fold the fabric to form a hem leaving a 0.5 cm (1/4˝) allowance as shown.
  • Page 105 Adjusting the needle drop position Press the adjust key to expand the manual setting window. Press the “+” key q to move the needle drop positions to the left. Press the “–” key w to move the needle drop positions to the right.

  • Page 106: Shell Tuck

    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.
  • Page 107 Sew left side Attach the zipper foot E. Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) fold. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place. q 0.2-0.3 cm (1/8˝) w Zipper teeth e Fold...
  • Page 108 Basting Replace the foot with the zigzag foot A. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together. q Basting Sew right side Replace the foot with the zipper foot E. Backstitch across the end of opening to 1 cm (3/8˝). Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot.

  • Page 109: Invisible Zipper / Conceal® Zipper

    Invisible zipper / CONCEAL® zipper Press the invisible zipper / CONCEAL® zipper icon and the window will show the step-by-step icon keys. * “CONCEAL” is a registered trademark of YKK Corporation. Prepare a invisible zipper 2 cm (3/4˝) longer than the opening size.
  • Page 110 Left side of tape Raise the foot and close the zipper. Replace the foot with the 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 (3/4˝) before the zipper bottom.

  • Page 111: Pouch Zipper

    Pouch zipper Press the pouch zipper icon and the window will show the step-by-step icon keys. Repare 2 pieces of fabric and a zipper tape. NOTE: Dual feed foot VD (single) and dual feed zipper foot ED (single) appear on the visual touch screen when the dual feed key is pressed.

  • Page 112: Gathering

    Gathering z Pull both threads 10 cm (4˝) under and behind the presser foot (refer to page 32). 0.6 cm x Sew two rows of straight stitches 0.6 cm (1/4˝) 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.

  • Page 113: Basting

    Basting There are 2 basting stitches available in this section. Basting (Auto) This stitch is used for basting zipper tape or fitting of 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 23 for how to attach the darning foot PD-H.

  • Page 114: Button Sewing

    Button Sewing When attaching a button to thick fabric, you need to make a shank by using the button shank plate. The feed dog lowers automatically when selecting the button sewing section. Attaching the button sewing foot T Make sure to press the lockout key to lock the machine. Raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter.

  • Page 115: Tacking

    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 the satin stitch foot F. Auto tacking Lower the needle at the starting point and start sewing. →...

  • Page 116: Eyelet

    Eyelet Please refer to page 66 for “B18-B22 Eyelets”. Smocking Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width. NOTE: The purple tip needle is recommended for smocking. Gathering Sew rows of straight stitches, 5/8˝(1.5 cm) apart to across the area to be smocked.

  • Page 117: Fagoting

    Fagoting Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest. Fold under each fabric edge 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) and press. Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 1/8˝ (0.3 cm) apart.

  • Page 118: Free Motion Quilting

    Free Motion Quilting The straight stitch needle plate is recommended for straight stitch 1 and straight stitch 2 (refer to page 33 for how to replace the needle plate). For ordinary and bulky quilts, select “Straight Stitch 1” or “Zigzag Stitch 1”, and use the darning foot PD-H (refer to page 23 for how to attach the darning foot).

  • Page 119: Ruler Work

    Ruler Work CAUTION: Do not lower the needle while the foot is raised, otherwise the needle clamp may hit the foot and cause injury or breakage. Guide the foot along the quilting template (optional) to create straight, curved or repetitious patterns depending on the shape of the ruler.

  • Page 120: Variable Zigzag

    Variable Zigzag This unique feature allows you to control zigzag width with the knee lifter. Select q-M or q-L, using the darning foot PD-H for sewing quilt layers. Guide the fabric with your hands while sewing. Select w-M or w-L, using the clear view free quilt foot QV or variable zigzag foot QZ (refer to page 112 for how to attach the foot) for sewing flat and firm fabrics.

  • Page 121: Applique

    Applique There are 6 types of applique stitches available in this section. You can select the needle stop position 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.

  • Page 122: Straight Stitches (With Dual Feed)

    Straight Stitches (with dual feed) Straight stitches in this section are suitable for seaming quilt layers using the dual feed foot (refer to page 22 for how to attach it). Please refer to page 74 if you wish to use zigzag foot A with a quilting guide bar. Quilting guide bar for dual feed foot The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching.

  • Page 123: Sashiko

    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.

  • Page 124: Information And Customizing

    INFORMATION AND CUSTOMIZING Function Menu Press the Function menu key q to open the function menu. You can select the following functions from this menu. w Quick Stitch Select e Quilt Block Advisor r Manual Dual Feed Setting t Machine Information Quick Stitch Select You can select the stitch pattern directly with the abbreviation of categories and numbers (refer to pages...

  • Page 125: Manual Dual Feed Setting

    Manual Dual Feed Setting If you wish to sew patterns other than U1 to U5 and Q1 to Q7 with the dual feed device, turn on the manual dual feed setting. Press the ON key y of the manual dual feed setting. NOTE: The sewing results of the manual dual feed sewing may vary depending upon sewing conditions.

  • Page 126: Machine Information

    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 be switched 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.

  • Page 127: Customizing Machine Settings

    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 3 keys to select the mode to customize. w Machine setting mode key Press the machine setting mode key to enter the common setting mode.

  • Page 128: Machine Setting Mode

    Machine Setting Mode q Buzzer Sound The signal sound can be adjusted by pressing the “+” or “–” key. Set the value to “OFF” by pressing the “–” key several times to mute the signal sounds. w Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the visual touch screen by pressing the “+”...
  • Page 129 !6 Clean Bobbin Holder Message displayed every 5 hours The caution message for cleaning the bobbin holder and the hook race will be displayed when the certain time (5 hours) passes if this option is turned on. The caution message will not be displayed when this option is turned off.

  • Page 130: Sewing Setting Mode

    @3 Background Color You can select from the colorful wallpapers for the background of the visual touch screen by pressing the relevant icon. @4 Formatting the memory If the internal memory of the machine or USB flash drive does not function due to damage to the memory bank, you need to re-enable it by formatting the memory.
  • Page 131 t Feed Dog Turn this option on if you wish to sew decorative stitches and sewing applications with the feed dog down. Press the drop feed key to turn on this option. y Upper Thread Breakage Sensor If you want to turn off the auto-stop function when the upper thread (needle thread) breaks, turn off the upper thread breakage sensor.

  • Page 132: Language Selection Mode

    NOTE: Resume data will be cleared under the following conditions: • Created stitch is imported with the import key. • Created stitch is deleted with the delete key. • The internal memory is formatted. After customizing the settings, press the OK key to enable the new settings.

  • Page 133: 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 134: 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 135: Replacing The Coin Cell Battery For The Internal Clock

    Replacing the Coin Cell Battery for the Internal Clock If the clock on the visual 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. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

  • Page 136: Replacing The Needle Plate For Emergency

    Replacing the Needle Plate for Emergency 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 q on the lockout screen, you can replace the needle plate using the needle plate release dial.

  • Page 137: Problems And Warning Signals

    Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the visual 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 out of order.

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 29-30 breaks 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 48 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Change the needle. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 23 5.
  • Page 139 Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. Thread tension is not balanced. Page 48 appears on the wrong side of the fabric when the stitch width value is larger than “7.0”. The bobbin thread 1. The bobbin thread sensor is turned off. Page 129 detecting sensor 2.

  • Page 140: Formatting Usb Flash Drives

    Formatting USB Flash Drives NOTE: Formatting of USB flash drive must be carried out on a personal computer using Microsoft Windows.* For Windows 11 and 10 users, screen shot samples using Windows 11 are shown. z Using File Explorer, right click on the USB flash drive. Click format.
  • Page 141 b After the start key is clicked, the confirmation message will be displayed. NOTE: If there is any important data remaining on the USB flash drive, click the cancel key. After saving the data elsewhere, begin the process again from z. y Cancel key Click the OK key to begin formatting.

  • Page 142: Stitch Chart

    Stitch Chart Utility (U) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Buttonhole (B) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Applique (A) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Heirloom (H) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45...
  • Page 143 Stitch Chart Decorative (D) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100...

  • Page 144: Stitch Chart (Monogram)

    Stitch Chart (Monogram) Block Script...
  • Page 145 Stitch Chart (Monogram) Broadway Block (9mm)
  • Page 146 Stitch Chart (Monogram) Cyrillic Symbol...
  • Page 147 EN 60335-2-28: 2003; A1; A11 EN 62233: 2008 EN 55014-1: 2017; A11 EN 55014-2: 2015 EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019 EN 61000-3-3: 2013; A1 Supplier: Elna International Corp. SA Address: Rue de Veyrot 14 - 1217 Meyrin - Switzerland Version 1.00 18/04/2022...
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