Names of Parts ...........................................................................................................................................................................3
• How to attach the spool pin ..............................................................................................................................................3
• Free arm ............................................................................................................................................................................4
Connecting Machine to Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Controlling Sewing Speed .........................................................................................................................................................5
• Foot control ......................................................................................................................................................................5
Operating Instructions ..........................................................................................................................................................5
Changing Needles ......................................................................................................................................................................6
• Changing needles ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
• To check for a good needle ..............................................................................................................................................6
Selecting Needle and Thread ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Pattern Selection ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Presser Foot Lifter .....................................................................................................................................................................7
Reverse Stitch Lever .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
How to Drop the Feed Dog.........................................................................................................................................................7
Preparation of the Bobbin Thread .............................................................................................................................................8
• Removing the bobbin ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
• Set the spool .....................................................................................................................................................................8
• Winding the bobbin ..........................................................................................................................................................9
• Inserting the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................................10
Threading the Machine ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
• To set the needle thread ..................................................................................................................................................11
• Using the needle threader ............................................................................................................................................... 12
• Drawing up the bobbin thread ........................................................................................................................................13
Straight Stitch Sewing .............................................................................................................................................................14
• Starting to sew ................................................................................................................................................................14
• Changing sewing direction .............................................................................................................................................14
• Finishing sewing .............................................................................................................................................................14
• Turning square corners ...................................................................................................................................................15
Triple Straight Stitch ...............................................................................................................................................................15
Balancing Needle Thread Tension .......................................................................................................................................... 16
• Choose the correct tension .............................................................................................................................................16
• Tension is too tight .........................................................................................................................................................16
• Tension is too loose ........................................................................................................................................................16
Zigzag Stitching ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Overcasting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Tricot Stitch ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Shell Tuck ................................................................................................................................................................................18
Blind Stitch Hemming .............................................................................................................................................................18
Buttonhole ...............................................................................................................................................................................19
• Corded buttonhole ..........................................................................................................................................................19
Embroidery .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Caution .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
• Replacing the bobbin holder ...........................................................................................................................................22
• Replacing the Light Bulb ............................................................................................................................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................................23
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how to thread Janome Jem Gold 2
To thread a Janome Jem Gold 2 sewing machine:
1. Place the spool thread on the spool pin and secure it with the spool holder.
2. Pull the thread through the plastic indentation (thread guide).
3. Take the thread under the nearby metal flap.
4. Run the thread down the front of the machine along the threading path.
5. Guide it under and to the left, then bring it back up toward the take-up lever.
6. Insert the thread through the hole in the front of the take-up lever.
7. Slide the thread through the gap at the back of the lever.
8. Run the thread back down the guide to the needle area.
9. Thread the needle from front to back.
Make sure the presser foot is up while threading to prevent tension issues.
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