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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS • Manual thread tension adjustment ......22 SECTION I NAMES OF PARTS SECTION III BASIC SEWING Name of Parts ................ 3 Straight Stitch Sewing ............23 Screen Sharpness Adjusting Dial .......... 4 • Starting to sew ..............23 Extension Table ..............
  • Page 4 Zipper Sewing, cont’d ............42 • Uniform width, length adjustment ....... 63 Darning ................43 Editing Function (3) ............63 • To sew ................43 • Custom stitch sizing ............63 • For darning less than 2 cm ..........43 SECTION V CARE OF YOUR MACHINE •...

  • Page 5: Section I Names Of Parts

    SECTION I NAME OF PARTS Names of Parts Spool holder Spool pin Auto-tension dial Upper thread guide Thread take-up lever Face plate Thread cutter Needle threader Needle plate Extension table Hook cover plate Hook cover plate release button Feed balancing dial Reverse button Auto-lock button Up/down needle button...

  • Page 6: Screen Sharpness Adjusting Dial

    Screen Sharpness Adjusting Dial Use this to adjust the sharpness of the liquid crystal display. If no indication is shown on the screen after you switch on the power, adjust the screen brightness with this dial. Extension Table The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing.

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Bobbins H: Cording foot G: Blind hem foot D: Hemmer foot C: Overedge foot E: Zipper foot A: Zigzag foot * It is attached on the machine. F: Satin stitch foot Screwdriver R: Automatic buttonhole foot Lint brush Set of needles Seam ripper Spool holder (Large)

  • Page 8: Section Ii Getting Ready To Sew Connecting Machine To Power Supply

    Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you press on the control, the faster the machine runs. Note: The Memory Craft 4400 is equipped with a protective circuit to prevent overheating. The machine will stop automatically if it is running overloaded for a long time.

  • Page 9: Main Function Of Buttons/Keys

    r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 Main Function of Buttons / Keys • Up/down needle position button When the Up/down needle position button is pressed, the needle bar goes down and stops in the lowest position. When pressed again, the needle bar goes up and stops in the highest position.

  • Page 10: Mode Selection Key

    • Mode selection key By pressing the key, LED light will move step by step to select the stitch mode, as shown. Direct Mode: Direct mode pattern selection A Mode: Pattern selection using number keys (utility and decorative stitches) B Mode: Character selection using number keys (block type) C Mode:...

  • Page 11: Message Key

    • Message key When Message key is pressed, a detailed message will display suitable stitches, patterns and machine settings. • Turn-over memory key (To memorize the pattern in mirror image) Select a desired pattern and press TOM key so the selected pattern’s mirror image will be shown on the screen.

  • Page 12: Clear Key

    • Clear key If an incorrect pattern is memorized, pressing this key will immediately clear it (like a backspace key). • Memory key When this key is pressed after selecting a pattern, the pattern will be memorized as many times as the key is pressed.

  • Page 13: Pattern Selection And Screen Indication

    • Pattern selection and screen indication Select the Direct mode pattern selection. Press the pattern key on the keyboard. Example: Pattern 05, as shown. The display screens shows from left to right: Stitch pattern: Thread tension: A U TO Presser foot: Stitch width: Stitch length: Buzzer sound on:...

  • Page 14: Memory Mode/Buzzer Sound/Multiple

    Memory Mode/Buzzer Sound/Multiple Language Settings NORMAL / RESUMPTION Mode Turn on the power switch while pressing the memory key. Memory key Power switch Select “ 1 ” on the number key to access the NORMAL/RESUMPTION mode. You can select the mode by pressing the stitch width key “+”...

  • Page 15: To Raise Or Drop The Feed Dogs

    To Raise or Drop the Feed Dogs • For button sewing etc., drop the feed dogs. • When finished sewing, raise the feed dogs. The feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing. Lowered position Raised position Pressure Lever The pressure levr should be set at “...

  • Page 16: Changing Needles

    Changing Needles Raise the needle by pressing the Up/down needle position key and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the rear.

  • Page 17: Selecting Needle And Thread

    Selecting Needle and Thread NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS T H R E A D S Crepe de Chine, Fine Silk Voile, Lawn, Fine Cotton 9 or 11 Organdy, LIGHT WEIGHT Fine Synthetic Georgette,Tricot Fine Cotton-covered Polyester Linens, Cotton, 50 Silk Pique, Serge, 50 to 80 Cotton 11 or 14 Double Knits,...

  • Page 18: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin • Set the spool Lift up the spool pin and place the spool of thread on it with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread. * The small spool holder is used with a small or narrow spool of thread.

  • Page 19: Winding The Bobbin

    • Winding the bobbin Guide the thread around the thread guide. Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. * The additional spool pin is used to wind an extr bobbin without unthreading the machine. To use, insert the spool stand and the additional spool pin in the hole.

  • Page 20: Inserting The Bobbin

    • Inserting the bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. End of thread Guide the thread into the notch on the front side of the bobbin holder. Notch Continue to draw the thread lightly. The thread slips into notch Pull out about 15 cm (6˝) of thread.

  • Page 21: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine • Threading the machine * Raise the presser foot lifter. * Press the up/down needle position key twice to raise the needle. Up/down position key Presser foot lifter Draw the thread around the upper thread guide. Upper thread guide Then, down around the check spring holder.

  • Page 22: Needle Threader

    • Needle threader Lower the presser foot. Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind. Needle threader knob Hook Draw the thread down around the threadre guide and under the hook.

  • Page 23: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    • Drawing up the bobbin thread Raise the presser bar lifter, hold the end of the thread as shown. Press the Up/down needle position button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. Draw up the needle thread together with a loop of bobbin thread.

  • Page 24: Balanced Thread Tension

    Balanced Thread Tension • Auto-thread tension When the thread tension dial is set at “ AUTO ” for automatic thread tension, the green light will be on. The balanced thread tension is set automatically. Set “ AUTO ” mark of thread tension dial with the indication line.

  • Page 25: Section Iii Basic Sewing

    SECTION III BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing Stitch pattern: 01 Presser foot: Foot A or foot H • Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (see page 24). Lower the needle to the point where you want to start.

  • Page 26: Practice Common Stitching Skills

    Practice Common Stitching Skills Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure seam width. The lines are marked as follows. 4/8˝ 5/8˝ 6/8˝ center needle position guide line (cm) * The numbers indicate the width from the center needle position to the edge of the fabric.

  • Page 27: Manual Stitch Length

    • Manual stitch length Press “–” or “+” to adjust the stitch length. To decrease length, press “–”. To increase length, press “+”. The pre-programmed stitch length setting is suitable for most of your sewing needs. However, you can change these settings to accommodate different fabric characteristics or achieve a desired effect.

  • Page 28: Various Utility Stitch

    Various Utility Stitches • Basting Stitch pattern : Presser foot: Darning foot P Thread tension dial : 1 to 4 Feed dogs : Down * Set the manual thread tension at “ 1 to 4 ”. Attaching the basting foot: Raise the needle.

  • Page 29: Straight Stitches

    • Straight stitch The common uses for the straight stitch are: Regular seams and zippers: Stitch pattern : Presser foot : Foot A or zipper foot E Edge sewing: Stitch pattern : Presser foot : Foot A You can also use your basic straight stitch for pintucking and rolled hems.

  • Page 30: Stretch Stitch

    • Stretch stitch Stitch pattern : Presser foot : Foot A This stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seam, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely flat. The stitch can also be used to simultaneously seam and overcast when sewing on tricot and chiffon for a narrow, almost invisible seam finish.

  • Page 31: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag Stitch Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Foot A • Interfacing You can get better sewing results using interfacing or stabilizer on delicate or stretch fabric such as knit, jersey, tricot etc. • To change the width and length Zigzag stitch is useful for overcasting, applique, mending etc.

  • Page 32: Variation Of Zigzag Stitches

    Variation of Zigzag Stitches • Overcasting Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Overedge foot C This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project. 1. The black ridge and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric straight.

  • Page 33: Knit Stitch

    • Knit stitch Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Foot A Keep an extra space allowance from the fabric edge and after finishing the sewing, cut the extra seam allowance edge as shown. • Overedge sewing (1) Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Overedge foot C This stitch pattern combines the straight and the zigzag stitches, using the overedge foot, to stitch and overcast seams in one step.

  • Page 34: Section Iv Decorative Stitching Techniques

    SECTION IV DECORATIVE STITCHING TECHNIQUES Overedge Sewing (2) Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Overedge foot C This stitch can be used for sewing heavier 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 your seams will not ravel.

  • Page 35: Sewing Buttons

    Sewing Buttons Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Feed dogs: Down Turn the handwheel by hand five times and raise the needle to the highest point. Match the holes on the button to the horizontal slot on the presser foot. Lower the foot to hold the button in place.

  • Page 36: Sensor Buttonhole

    Sensor Buttonhole • Automatic buttonholing Note: * The size of the buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the buttonhole foot, as shown. * The button holder of the foot takes a maximum button size of up to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter. * Before you sew the actual buttonholes on the actual garment, make several practice buttonholes on a scrap of the same fabric.

  • Page 37: Sewing Preparation

    • Sewing preparation Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R * When you select the buttonhole stitch, the screen indicates the message: “PULL DOWN BH (Button hole) LEVER” for a few seconds. Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R. Make sure the groove on the holder catches the pin on the foot, when lowering the presser foot.

  • Page 38: Starting Sewing

    After attaching sensor buttonhole foot, raise the foot lever once to assure spring is in proper position to avoid any gap. Insert corner of fabric under the foot. Press the Up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot.

  • Page 39: Adjusting Stitch Width And Density In Buttonholes

    After sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the buttonhole lever until it stops. Buttonhole lever Place a pin on the rear side of the bartack position so that you don’t need to worry about cutting the end of the buttonhole stitch. Cut the opening with the seam ripper in your accessory box.

  • Page 40: Sensor Buttonhole 09 And 10

    • Sensor buttonhole 09 and 10 Stitch pattern: 09 or 10 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R * Sewing procedure is the same as 08. Sewing steps Starting point Bartacking Stitch pattern 10 • Adjusting the stitch width and density in buttonholes 09 and 10 [To change the stitch density] The adjustment of the stitch density is between 0.2 to 0.8...

  • Page 41: Corded Buttonholes

    Corded Buttonholes Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Use this procedure when you want to achieve a tailored, more attractive raised buttonhole. Use at least 40 cm (15˝) of havy thread as filler cord. Try a practice buttonhole first. Set the automatic buttonhole foot R on the foot holder.

  • Page 42: Free Size Automatic Buttonhole 20

    Raise the presser foot. To make the next buttonhole, position the fabric and step down on the foot control. The Memory Craft 4400 will sew another buttonhole identical to the first each time you step down on the foot control.

  • Page 43: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing • Put in a zipper Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Zipper foot E • Attaching the zipper foot To sew on the left side of the zipper, attach the foot holder to the right pin on the zipper foot. To sew on the right side of the zipper, attach the foot holder to the left pin on the zipper foot.

  • Page 44: Zipper Sewing, Cont'd

    Zipper Sewing, cont’d Sew through all layers next to fold. Stop 5 cm before the top of the zipper just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric. Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper.

  • Page 45: Darning

    Darning Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Darning shape: (See below for settings.) • To sew: Pull the button holder to the rear. Place the garment under the foot. Press the Up/down needle button twice. Raise the foot. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot and put the fabric back under the foot.

  • Page 46: Bartacking

    Bartacking Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Switch to “Low” speed setting. Four lock stitches will be sewn first. Then sew to the desired length and press the reverse button. The desired length has been now determined. Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.

  • Page 47: Rolled Hem

    Rolled Hem Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Hemmer foot D Make a double 0.3 cm (1/8˝) fold approximately 6 cm (2˝) in length. * Use iron on the folded edge so that you can guide the fabric easily. Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric 6 cm(2˝) 0.3 cm(1/8˝)

  • Page 48: Blind Stitch Hemming

    Blind Stitch Hemming Stitch pattern: 16 or 15 Presser foot: Blind hem foot G • How to fold the fabric Wrong side of fabric 0.4 to 0.7 cm (1/8˝ to 3/8˝) Overedge stitch • How to sew When the needle comes to the left hand side, position the fabric so that the folded edge comes to the left side of the guide.

  • Page 49: Pintucking

    Pintucking Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Blind hem foot G Attach the blind hem stitch foot. Place the folded fabric under the presser foot. Position the needle 0.1 to 0.2 cm (1/16˝) inside from the folded edge by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot.

  • Page 50: Shell Tack

    Shell Tack Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * Use a light weight fabric such as tricot. Fold and stitch on the bias. When the needle swings to the right, allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric.

  • Page 51: Smocking

    Smocking Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * Stitch patterns (41, 65, 66, 88) can also be used. For a delicate, decorative treatment, smocking can be applied whenever gathers are used. Turn a child's dress into something very special or smock a yoke on a blouse. Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis.

  • Page 52: Scallop Stitch (A), (B)

    Scallop Stitch ( A ) Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Foot A Fold hem with right sides together. Sew scallops 1 cm (3/8˝) from folded edge. Trim close to stitching leaving 0.3 cm (1/8˝) seam allowance. Clip seams as shown or trim with pinking shears.

  • Page 53: Patchwork

    Patchwork Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Sew seam with straight stitch and press seam allowance to open. Sew pattern stitch 31 on right side of garment centering over the seam line. Right side of fabric Satin Stitch Sewing Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F...

  • Page 54: Cross Stitch

    Cross Stitch Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * These stitch patterns (74 to 76) can also be used. You will love the beautiful designs you can sew with this craft stitch pattern, and in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand.

  • Page 55: Cording

    Cording Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Cording foot H Sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or sew over three strands of cording for border trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery floss, lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn can be used for cording.

  • Page 56: Twin Needle Stitching

    Twin Needle Stitching Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F This machine is equipped with a twin needle that can be used to sew parallel rows straight on decorative stitches adding an exquisite touch to table linens and clothing. * Stitch patterns (01,05,31,33,34,41,45,47,56,57,59,86,95) can also be used.

  • Page 57: Adjusting Pattern Balance

    Adjusting Pattern Balance If the decorative stitch patterns, letters, numbers or manual buttonhole stitch are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balancing dial. * The machine is set with the feed balancing dial position with the setting mark as shown.

  • Page 58: Programming Decorative Stitch Patterns 61, 58

    Programming Decorative Stitch Patterns 61, 58 To repeat or continue the same combination of stitches, just press the foot control. Press the Mode key and select A Mode. Select stitch pattern 61. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 58. Press memory key. •...

  • Page 59: Cycle Stitching With Mirror Image Patterns

    Cycle Stitching with Mirror Image Patterns After selecting a pattern, press the Turn-over memory key. Press the Mode key and select A Mode. Press Mode key and select A Mode. Press stitch pattern 50. Press memory key. Press Turn-over memory (TOM) key Restarting Programmed Patterns After stopping in the middle of your sewing, press memory key to return to the starting position of your programmed...

  • Page 60: Elongation

    Elongation Stitch pattern: Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F The stitch can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing the “ ” key. When the width or length or stitch is changed, a greater variety of patterns are available. Stitch patterns (45 to 60) can also be used.

  • Page 61: Sewing Letters In Block Style

    Sewing Letters in Block Style B Mode LCD screen Stitch patterns Press the Mode key and select B Mode. Select stitch pattern 29. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 57. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 50. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 40.

  • Page 62: Combining Letters In Script Style

    Combining Letters in Script Style C Mode LCD screen Stitch patterns Press the Mode key and select C Mode. Select stitch pattern 11. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 63. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 12. Press memory key. Select stitch pattern 63.

  • Page 63: Editing Function (1)

    Editing Function (1) • Check and correct pattern combination before sewing Editing key LCD screen Example: ABCDEFGH have been memorized. Confirmation of programming. Press “EDIT” key. The cursor will flash under the first letter selection. Shift the cursor by pressing the stitch width key “ +” or “...

  • Page 64: Adding Letters Or Space Between Letters

    • Adding letters or space between letters Editing key LCD screen Press “EDIT ” key. Press the stitch width key “+” and shift the cursor past the last letter where you would like to add letters or space. Input the stitch pattern 67 (space key). Press memory key to input stitch pattern 67.

  • Page 65: Editing Function (2)

    Editing Function (2) • Uniform width, length adjustment Stitch width key LCD screen Stitch patterns Pre-set stitch width before change Stitch width at 5.0 after selection The entire programmed stitch pattern is memorized as one stitch. The stitch length, stitch width and the of the patterns can be adjusted manually as shown.

  • Page 66: Section V Care Of Your Machine Care Of Your Machine

    SECTION V CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Care of Your Machine Screw driver Set screw Needle plate Bobbin holder Lint brush Feed dogs Hook race Soft, dry cloth Press the needle Up/down button to raise the needle and unplug the machine before cleaning. Do not dismantle the machine other than explained on this page.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Replacing the Light Bulb Face cover plate Lamp socket Holder Light bulb Pins * Turn the power switch off. * Wait until the bulb has cooled down before touching it. • Removing the light bulb Open face cover plate. Remove the black rubber lamp socket from the lamp holder and pull out the light bulb.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread Page 19 breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 22 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 14 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 14 5.

  • Page 69: When Message Appears On The Screen

    Troubleshooting, cont’d Condition Cause Reference 1. The machine is not plugged in. The machine Page 6 2. A thread is caught in the hook race. Page 64 doesn’t work. 3. The bobbin winder spindle is still in the winding position. Page 17 Patterns are 1.
  • Page 70 Printed in Taiwan 841-800-342 (E)

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