Janome MS3015 Instruction Book
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  • Page 1 ODEL...
  • Page 2 "iMPORTANT SAFETY "Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from iNSTRUCTiONS" accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth." "Never drop or insert any object into any opening." "Your sewing machine...
  • Page 3 OPERATING iNSTRUCTiON: "For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this ptug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
  • Page 4 Do's and Don'ts LLHOSES A FAIRE ET _I EFTTER Garder toujours d l'espri[ Ie mouvemenl _a-et-L.'ie_t vertical Always be aware of the up-and-down movement of the needle and do not t'aiguille et se eom:entrer sur son travail torsque la machh_e est en turn your...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ESSENTIAL PARTS SECTION UTiLiTY STITCHING Names of Parts ........Overcasting ......... Foot Storage Comparment ........ Overedge Stitch ........Extension Table (Accessory Box) ......Tricot Stitch ........Triple Strength Stitch ........Buttonhole Stitching ......... 27_28 SECTION GETT|NG READY TO SEW Corded Buttonhole...
  • Page 6 TABLE DES" MA TIERES SECI'ION PIECES PRhVCIPALES SECTION LESPOINTS UTILITAIRES Le sur]et ........... Nom_ des piOces ........4 d 5 Point de surfiI ........Compartiment de rangement d pied ......Point tricot .......... Table d'extension (Boite de rangemet_t d'accessoires) ....
  • Page 7: Names Of Parts

    PIECES PRINCIPAL ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts Noms des Pibces Reverse stitch lever Levier de renverse Pattern selector dial Choix des motifs Stitch length dial Cadran de la tongueur du point Butde d'arrdt du d_vidoir Bobbin winder stopper D)vidoir de fuseau d bobine Bobbin winder spindle...
  • Page 8: Nom_ Des Pioces

    Thread take up lever Levie_ d .ill Carrying handle Manehe de" transport Roue de balaneemen¢ Ba]ance whee] Bouton de volant CEutch knob Cadran de balance d'afimentation Feed balance dial Power £witch Commutareur _ pouvoir Maehi[_e socket La douitIe de la maehine Presser foot lifter Pressoir d'el_vation...
  • Page 9: Foot Storage Comparment

    Foot Storage Compartment Compartiment de Rangement _ Pied Each presser foot pocket is lettered Chaque pied poche tettr_ pour ® ® for easy identification and storage, identification facile et rangement. achieve optimum sewing results, Pour obtenir r_sultat maximum ® foot recommended each sewing...
  • Page 10: Extension Table (Accessory Box)

    Extension Table (Accessow Box) Table d'extension (Bofte de Rangement d'accessoires) ExtensionTable Accessory storage box Table d'extension Bofte de Rangement d'aecessoires The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed free arm sewing. La table d'extension a/oute de la sutfaee pour eoudre et peut _tre faeitement enlevke.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Machine To The Power Supply

    SE PREPARER ,_ COUDRE GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Relier ta Machine au Pouvoir Before connecting the power, make sure the vottage and number of cycles of the machine conform to your electrical power, Switch the power, the nonreversible...
  • Page 12: Foot Control

    Foot Control Way Speed Control Sewing Light Vitesse de la Couture LumiOre pour la Couture lnterrupteur Coulissan Sewing speed range can be varied by the control Sewing speed varied foot control. which is located either beside machine socket or on harder press on the...
  • Page 13: Pressure Dial

    Pressure Dial Dropping Feed Dogs Cadran de Pression Escamotage des Griffes d 'entrainement Drop feed lever is located underneath of free Le levier d'abaissement est siO._dsous te bras libre. raise the feed dogs, push lever direction of arrow as illus ..
  • Page 14: To Snap On And Snap Off The Presser Foot

    To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot Changement du Pied-de-Biehe To snapoff To snap on the zipper foot snap Pour Dettacher le i_'ed=de=Biche Pour Attacher le Pied.de-Biche Pour A ttacher le Pied &Fermeture.Eclaer Press the red button on the back of Turn the balance wheel toward...
  • Page 15: To Detach And Attach The Foot Holder

    To Detach and Attach the Foot Holder Seam Guide Line Guide de Couture Comment Enlever et Replacer la Patte D'attache To Detach To Attach D_pose Pose ..The numbers on the needle plate indicate Remove the thumb screw by Align hole in the foot...
  • Page 16: Changing Needles

    Changing Needles Changer L biguille Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you, Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the fiat side away from you. When inserting the needle into the clamp, push...
  • Page 17: Thread And Needle Chart

    Thread and Needle Chart Tableau des Fils et des Aiguilies Threads Needle Size Fabrics EpaL_seur Tis, ru Fine Silk Light Crepe de Chine, Voile _:pe de chine, Fil de sole .fin weight Fine Cotton Lawn, Organdy, Georgette, voile, litton, Fil de colon Tricot Fine Synthetic Fil de synthdtique...
  • Page 18 Winding the Bobbin Enfilage de la Bobine de Fil Horizontal Spool Pin Additional Spool Pin Removing the Bobbin Pivot Horizontal Pivot Additionnel Enlever la Bobine Ordinary Spool Bobine Ordi_re Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the holder with the thread additional...
  • Page 19 Threading the Bobbin Winder Enf!Ter le Ddvidoir _Jr u, w___ ® Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, and push it to the right. With the free end of the thread held in your hand, depress the foot control. Stop the machine when...
  • Page 20: Enfilage De Ta Bobine De Fil

    inserting the Bobbin InsUrer la Bebine Pull out about 15 cm (6") of thread' Guide the thread into the notch Continue to draw the thread lightly Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder on the front side of the bobbin holder. until the thread slips into notch and attach the hook cover plate.
  • Page 21: Thread The Machine

    Threading the Machine Enfilage de la Machine Raise the thread take-up lever to the highest position by turning the balance wheel towards you. Raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter and pass the thread in the order from (_}.
  • Page 22: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

    Drawing up Bobbin Thread Comment Faire Remonter le Fil de la Canette Turn balance wheel slowly towards Hold the needle thread tightly with your left (_) Pull t5 cm (6") of both threads back and hand. under the presser foot. with your right...
  • Page 23: Balancing Needle Thread Tension

    Balancing Needle Thread Tension Balancer la Tension du Fil Thread Tension for Zigzag Sewing R@l#ge de #n Tension des Points en Zigzag Loosen the needle thread To obtain better zigzag stitches, The needle thread and the bobbin desired Tighten the needle thread needle thread tension...
  • Page 24: Pattern Selector Dial

    Pattern Seiector Dial Reverse Stitch Lever Stitch Length Dial Selecteur des Patrons £evier de Renverse Seleeteur de la Longueur du Point As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, machine sews backwards. Raise the needle above the fabrics and select the desired pattern at the setting mark by turning the pattern selector dial.
  • Page 25: Straight Stitch Sewing

    BASIC SEWING BASES DE LA COUTURE Straight Stitch Sewing Le Point Droit Machine Setting R#glage de laMachine 1.5 "_4 Raise the presser foot and position the For fastening the ends of seams, press threads are cut the proper length fabric next to a stitching guide tine on reverse lever several...
  • Page 26: Changing The Sewing Directions

    Changing the Sewing Direction Zigzag Stitching Comment Changer la Direction de ta Couture Le Point Zigzag ..MachineSetting R_glage de la Machine 0.5_ Stop machine and turn balance wheeJ toward to bring the needle down into Simple zigzag stitching is widely used fabrics.
  • Page 27: Section Iv Utility Stitching

    LES POINTS UTILITAIRES UTiLiTY STiTCHiNG Overcasting Le Suriet FMachine Setting R_glage de to Machine This type of stitch is used on the seam allowance prevent fabrics from fraying at raw edges. I_ can be used to finish a hem edge. Place the edge of the fabric next to the black...
  • Page 28: Overedge Stitch

    Tricot Stitch Overedge Stitch Point Tricot Point de, Surfil F" Machine Setting R_g_ge de laMachine Place the edge of the fabric next to the Place the fabric under the presser foot black prong of foot. so that the edge will be sqightly inside The wires on this foot prevent light the right hand side of the presser foot.
  • Page 29: Triple Strength Stitch

    Triple Strength Stitch Les Points Triple Machine Setting Rgglage de la Machine The stitch is sewn with two stitches forward stitch backward forming a seam that does not easily. , Garments should be basted for fitting before seaming. "his strong, durable stitch is recom- mended where...
  • Page 30: Buttonhole Stitching

    Buttonhole Stitching Couture des Boutonnieres Machine Setting Rdglage de la Machine Sew down the left side stopping at Set the pattern selector dial at Set the pattern selector dial at the bottom mark. " . Slide both threads to " _ "...
  • Page 31: Coutures Des Boutonniores

    ..Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the Set the pattern selector dial at "' _ '" Set the pattern selector dial at" _ "' Sew a few barracks and raise the needle from the sewing threads, Sew up the right side of the buttonhole. Stop fabric.
  • Page 32: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole Boutonnibres, Cord#es Machine Setting R_glc_ge de la Machine Set the pattern seaector dial buttonhole following When the buttonhole is completed, remove fabric from directions pages 27 Hook a filler cord on the cord Each side buttonhole machine, sewing sewn over the cord.
  • Page 33: Sewing Buttons

    Sewing Buttons Coudre les Boutons Machine Setting R_glage de la Machine k_ ..Align the both holes of button To strengthen the shank, cut the threads leaving a 20 cm (8") tail, Bring with the needle swing, lower the the needle thread down through the hole in the button and wind it around the shank.
  • Page 34: Zipper Application

    Zipper Application S_application des Fermeture.#clair Machine Sgtting R_glage de la Machir_ 1,5_ left side of zipper, right side of the zipper, Fabric Preparation: attach zipper foot to the pin attach zipper foot to the pin on the aeft hand side. the right hand side.
  • Page 35 Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right through fold zipper tape. Stop just Sew: before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the hand side. Lower the zipper foot. Fold back the _eft seam attowance. zipper tape. Turn balance wheel...
  • Page 36: S'application Des Fermerure-Dclaire

    Close the zipper and spread the fabric flat with Move the zipper foot to the left pin. Guide With the needle down in the fabric, raise the right side facing up. edge of the foot along the zipper teeth and stitch foot, remove the basting...
  • Page 37: Blind Stitch Hemming

    Blind Stitch Hemming Point Invisible Machine Setting R_glage de la Moehtne ....... J Position the fabric on the machine Turn guide screw move sliding guide next to the folded edge. that the needle just pierces the folded part fabric when needle Sew guiding the folded...
  • Page 38: Rolled Hem

    Rolled Hem Ourlet RoutO Machine Setting Re'gtage de la Machine t,5 _4 Lower the needle into the fabric and Lower the needle into the fabric at the Make a doubte 0.25 cm (1/8") fold lift hemmer foot, Insert approximately 8 cm (3") in Uength. point where sewing...
  • Page 39: ,Rlet Roulo

    Lower the hemmer foot, then sew by Trim about (114") from lifting UP the edge of the fabric corners as illustrated, to reduce bulk. keep it feeding smoothty and evenly. Abaisse_ le pied ourleur, puis eousez Taitlez O. 7 cm (1/4 pouee} des coins levant bord...
  • Page 40: Stretch Stitch Patterns

    POINTS DECORA TIFS DECORATIVE STITCHING Stretch Stitch Patterns Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Motifs h Points Extensibtes Comment Balancer les Points Extensibles Machine Setting Rg'glage de la Maehgne When patterns are compressed correct by turning the dial in the d=rect=on of Quand patrons sont...
  • Page 41: Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns

    Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns Smocking Nid d'abeille Points Satins D_coratifs Machine Setting Machine Setting R_glttge de ttz Machine R_gtage de la Machine 0,5_ crn (3/8") Stitch width of the above automatic patterns are pre-set, so you need not select With stitch tength dial...
  • Page 42: Quilting

    Quilting Capitonnage " Machine Setting R__e la Machin_t quitting guide wilt help to keep guiding quilter over the stitching lines straight, Loosen the previous row of stitching. quilter screw. Slide the quilter in the opening desired width tighten the screw, Le guide du piqu_ vous aidera pour...
  • Page 43: Pin Tucking

    Pin Tucking Nerrure Machine Setting lt_gMge de la Machine 1.5_ Position the fabric so that the needle Sew guiding the folded edge along the pierces 0.1 to 0.2 cm (1/6") inside of stiding guide. folded part and lower the presserfoot. Pressthe pin tucks to one side.
  • Page 44: Shell Tuck

    Sheil Tuck Fagoting Bouillon_s Gans_ Large Machine Setting Machin_ Setting Rdgt_ge de la Machine Rdglage de la Machine 0,5 _ 1.5 Fold under (1t2") on each fabric edge and press. j:: J edges to paper (1/8") apart, slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches...
  • Page 45: Applique

    Patch Work Appffque Appliqu_ Rapidgage Machine Setting Machine Setting <_ R_gtage de la Machine R_glage de la Macttine__._.5 0,5 _ 1.5 <: > < > <: > <: < Sew seam and press seam allowance Baste fuse with iron-on fabric open.
  • Page 46: Cleaning The Bobbin Holder

    CARE OF YOUR MACHINE MA CI4INE ENTRETIEN DE VOTRE Cleaning the Bobbin Holder Nettoyer le Manche it Bobine This machine never needs oiling the bobbin area and hook race should be cleaned after completion of every garment. Do not store the machine area high...
  • Page 47: Cleaning The Hook Race

    Inserting the Bobbin Holder C|eaning the Hook Race Replacez te Crochet de la Navette Nettoyage de la Cage du Crochet I!J;qlI_l q|M_ ..Line triangle marks Take out the bobbin. Clean feed dogs, hook race Unplug machine and remove bobbin holder with the tint...
  • Page 48: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Condition Cause Reference The machine does not Threads have been caught in hook mechanism. See Pages 43 and 44 run smoothly and is The feed dog is packed with lint. See Page 44 noisy. The needle thread The needle thread is not threaded properly.
  • Page 49 Condition Cause Reference See Page 20 Seam Puckering The needle thread tension is too tight. See Page 18 The machine is not threaded correctly, See Page 14 The needle is too heavy for the cloth being sewn. Make the stitches The stitches are too coarse for the fabric being sewn.
  • Page 50 EN CAS DE DIFFICUL Condition Cause R_fdrence La machine ne marehe Des fils sont pris dam le mdchanisme de la navette. Voir Pages 43 et 44 pas bien et est bruyante. Les grilles d'entrafnement son t remplies de charpie. Voir Page 44 Le fil de l'aiguille se rompto Le fit de t'aiguilte n 'est pas enfild correctement.
  • Page 51 Condition C_use R _:_rence Voir Page 20 La couture se fronce. La tension du fil de l'aiguille est trop forte. Voir Page ) 8 La machine n'est pas enfilde correctement. Voir Page I4 L 'aiguille est trop grosse pour te tissu eousu. Faites les points Les points sont rrop gros pour le tissu eousu.

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