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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Janome Memory Craft 8900QCP Instruction Manual www.aaasewing.com MC8900 Owners Manual/ User Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine TABLE OF CONTENTS NAMES OF PARTS Button Sewing .............. 66 Names of Parts ............... 3 Darning ..............67-68 Standard Accessories ............ 4 Tacking ................. 69 Accessories Storage ............5 Fly Stitches ..............70 Extension Table ..............

  • Page 4: Names Of Parts

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine NAMES OF PARTS Names of Parts Thread take-up lever Foot pressure dial Reference chart Top cover Foot storage compartment Bobbin thread cutter Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin winder spindle Hole for extra spool pin...

  • Page 5: Standard Accessories

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Standard Accessories Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) Rolled hem foot D Zipper foot E Satin stitch foot F Open-toe satin stitch foot F2 Blind hemming foot G Overcast foot M...

  • Page 6: Accessories Storage

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Accessories Storage The accessories can be conveniently stored in the foot storage compartment under the top cover and in the extension table. Under top cover: q Zigzag foot A w Overcast foot M...

  • Page 7: Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Power Supply

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine 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 cord into the machine socket e.

  • Page 8: Machine Operating Buttons

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Machine Operating Buttons q Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the rst few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider.

  • Page 9: Controlling Sewing Speed

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the right.

  • Page 10: Function Keys

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Function Keys q Stitch width adjusting key (refer to pages 34, 46, 58) !1 Clear key (refer to pages 26, 30, 36, 95, 99) Press this key to alter the stitch width or needle drop Press this key to delete the last memorized pattern.

  • Page 11: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. q Presser foot lifter You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up position.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Foot Pressure

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure dial located under the top cover. The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7. For ordinary sewing, set 5 at the setting mark.

  • Page 13: Balancing Thread Tension

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Balancing Thread Tension Auto-thread tension For general sewing, set the thread tension dial at AUTO, which covers a wide range of sewing conditions. Recommended tension setting for the selected pattern is indicated on the LCD screen.

  • Page 14: Lockout Key

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Lockout key Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the machine, replacing the accessories etc. To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons and keys are deactivated. To unlock the machine, press this key again.

  • Page 15: Removing And Attaching The Foot Holder

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the presser foot. Removing the foot holder Raise the presser foot and loosen the setscrew.
  • Page 16 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine c Attach the dual feed foot holder to the presser bar. Tighten the setscrew lightly with your nger. t Dual feed link y Dual feed foot holder u Upper feed drive...

  • Page 17: Replacing The Needle Plate

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Replacing the Needle Plate Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing ne fabrics or sewing with the dual feed foot. CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the needle plate.

  • Page 18: Changing Needles

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Changing Needles CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before changing the needle. Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button and lower the presser foot.
  • Page 19 Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. e Bobbin NOTE: Use the Janome plastic bobbins for horizontal hook (marked with “J”). Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or damage to the bobbin holder.

  • Page 20: Winding The Bobbin

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Winding the Bobbin z Pull the thread from the spool. Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot. q Guide slot x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the thread guide.

  • Page 21: Inserting The Bobbin

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Inserting the Bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. CAUTION: Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before threading the machine.

  • Page 22: Threading The Machine

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot. Turn the power switch on. Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever to the highest position.

  • Page 23: Built-In Needle Threader

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Built-in Needle Threader NOTES: • The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle. Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended. • The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.

  • Page 24: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Drawing up the Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot lifter. Hold the needle thread with your nger. q Needle thread x Press the needle up/down button twice to draw up the bobbin thread.

  • Page 25: Selecting The Patterns

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Selecting the Patterns The stitch patterns are classied into 11 groups and monogramming. To select the desired stitch pattern, refer to the reference chart inside the top cover to identify the stitch group and pattern number.
  • Page 26 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine v The pattern selection window will open. Turn the jog dial and press the conrm button, or press the stitch icon to select the desired stitch pattern. b The LCD screen will display the pattern number and...

  • Page 27: Help Key

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Help Key Pressing this key will show alternative applications and useful information for the following stitch patterns: q Help key When one of the above patterns is selected, the “?” mark is displayed.

  • Page 28: Customizing Machine Settings

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference. Press the set key and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window. q Set key w Machine setting window To close the machine setting window, press the cross mark.
  • Page 29 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Sub window display time A sub window will appear when selecting certain patterns such as buttonholes. The duration of the sub window display can be altered. q Sub window Turn the jog dial to select x0.5 (1 second), x1.0 (2 seconds) or x1.5 (3 seconds).
  • Page 30 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Needle stop position setting The machine always stops with the needle in the down position except when sewing buttonholes, specialty stitch- es, monograms, etc. However you can select the needle stop position to up or down.
  • Page 31 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Deleting stored pattern combinations All the pattern combinations stored in the memory bank can be deleted at one time. Press and hold the clear key or clear icon to delete all the stored pattern combinations.
  • Page 32 Touch panel calibration Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine If the touch panel keys seem out of alignment, calibrate the key position as follows. z Press the center of the stitch width adjusting key with the touch panel stylus.

  • Page 33: Traditional Sewing Straight Stitch

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine TRADITIONAL SEWING Straight Stitch Machine settings q Pattern: D1 or D1S w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD r Foot pressure: Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide on the needle plate.
  • Page 34 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Cutting threads To cut the threads after nishing sewing, press the thread cutter button. The needle bar will automatically go up after trimming the threads. q Thread cutter button NOTES: The thread cutter button does not function when the presser foot is up.
  • Page 35 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting key. NOTE: The value in brackets q indicates the preset setting.

  • Page 36: Assembling The Extra Wide Table

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Assembling the Extra Wide Table Peel off the backing paper from the rubber soles and attach to the bottom of the legs. q Rubber sole w Leg Attach the 6 legs to the table top with the setscrews.

  • Page 37: Customizing The Preset Values Of The Stitch Length And Width

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Customizing the Preset Values of the Stitch Length and Width The preset values of the stitch length and width are optimized for each pattern. However, you can change the preset values to suit your sewing preferences.

  • Page 38: Sewing With The Dual Feed Device

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Sewing with the Dual Feed Device Patterns number D1, D2, D3, D4, D94, D95, D96, D97, D98, D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S can be sewn with the dual feed device. The dual feed device is extremely effective for sewing with hard to feed material such as vinyl or leather.

  • Page 39: Lock-A-Matic Stitch

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Lock-a-Matic Stitch Machine settings q Pattern: D2 or D2S w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD r Foot pressure: Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching.

  • Page 40: Straight Stitch With Left Needle Position

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Straight Stitch with Left Needle Position Machine settings q Pattern: D4 or D4S w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD r Foot pressure: Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics.

  • Page 41: Zipper Sewing

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Zipper Sewing Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Zipper foot E Zigzag foot A r Foot pressure: NOTE: The needle drop position should be adjusted when sewing with the zipper foot E.
  • Page 42 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Sewing z Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8) margin. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place.
  • Page 43 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine v Close the zipper and spread the fabric open at with the right side facing up. Attach the Zigzag foot A. Adjust the stitch length to 5.0, stitch width to 4.5 (default value) and thread tension dial to 1.

  • Page 44: Rolled Hem

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Rolled Hem Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D r Foot pressure: Sewing z Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 - 3/8) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8) in width.

  • Page 45: Gathering

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Gathering Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A r Foot pressure: Loosen the thread tension to “1” and increase the stitch 0.6 cm length to 5.0.

  • Page 46: Basting

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Basting Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: Darning foot PD-H r Foot pressure: t Feed dog: Lowered Attaching the darning foot PD-H Attach the darning foot PD-H to the presser bar by putting the pin on the needle clamp screw.

  • Page 47: Zigzag Stitch

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Zigzag Stitch Machine settings q Pattern: 9 or 10 w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A r Foot pressure: Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting.

  • Page 48: Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot Stitch)

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch) Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A r Foot pressure: This stitch is used to nish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.

  • Page 49: Knit Stitch

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Knit Stitch Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Overcast foot M r Foot pressure: This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength.

  • Page 50: Overlocking Stitch

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Overlocking Stitch Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: 6–8 e Presser foot: Overcast foot M r Foot pressure: This stitch nishes the edges of fabric similar to a commercial overlocking machine for a professional look.

  • Page 51: Blind Hemming

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Blind Hemming Machine settings q Pattern: 16 or 17 w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Blind hemming foot G r Foot pressure: Select pattern 16 for woven fabrics or pattern 17 for elastic fabrics.
  • Page 52 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Changing the needle drop position Press the stitch width adjusting key. The LCD screen shows the distance between the left needle position and the guide in millimeters r. Press the “...

  • Page 53: Shell Tuck

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Shell Tuck Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F r Foot pressure: Use a light weight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold.

  • Page 54: Buttonholes

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes 23 Square (Sensor) 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.

  • Page 55: Square (Sensor) Buttonholes

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Square (Sensor) buttonholes Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R r Foot pressure: Sensor buttonhole Patterns number 23 and 25 to 33 are sensor buttonholes.
  • Page 56 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine v Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric and place it under the buttonhole foot. Lower the needle at the starting point by turning the hand wheel. u Starting point NOTE:...
  • Page 57 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine n The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the sequence shown. When the buttonhole is nished, the machine will stop automatically with the needle in the up position. Press the thread cutter button and remove the fabric.

  • Page 58: Using The Stabilizer Plate

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine 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.
  • Page 59 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Manual settings The buttonhole width can be adjusted by pressing the stitch width adjusting key. Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to increase the buttonhole width.

  • Page 60: Memory Buttonholes

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Memory buttonholes Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R or Satin stitch foot F r Foot pressure: NOTE: Use satin stitch foot F where the automatic buttonhole foot cannot be used.
  • Page 61 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual v Start sewing again, and the machine sews back with Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine a straight stitch. Stop the machine when you reach the starting point. Then press the reverse button. b Start sewing again, and the machine sews the front bartack and right side of the buttonhole.

  • Page 62: Round End And Ne Fabric Buttonholes

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Round end and ne fabric buttonholes Machine settings q Pattern: 25 or 26 w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R r Foot pressure: The sewing procedure is the same as the square (sensor) buttonhole (refer to pages 54-56).

  • Page 63: Stretch Buttonhole

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Stretch buttonhole Machine settings q Pattern: 30 or 32 w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R r Foot pressure: The sewing procedure is the same as the square (sensor) buttonhole (refer to pages 54-56).

  • Page 64: Corded Buttonhole

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Corded buttonhole Machine settings q Pattern: 30 or 31 w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R r Foot pressure: With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook the ller cord on the spur at the front of the buttonhole foot.

  • Page 65: Welted Buttonhole

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Welted buttonhole Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R r Foot pressure: A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or patch of fabric to the buttonhole.
  • Page 66 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back and forth beside the original seam to secure aps 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 67: Button Sewing

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Button Sewing Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Button sewing foot T r Foot pressure: t Feed dog: Lowered Attaching the button sewing foot T Insert the rear pin on the foot into the rear groove of the foot holder.

  • Page 68: Darning

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Darning Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R r Foot pressure: z x c z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the button holder all the way out.
  • Page 69 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine To adjust the evenness of darning stitches You can correct unevenness of darning stitches by pressing the “ ” or “ ” key of the stitch length adjusting key. If the left corner is lower than the right side, press the “–”...

  • Page 70: Tacking

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Tacking Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F r Foot pressure: Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotch seams and belt carriers where extra strength is needed.

  • Page 71: Fly Stitches

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Fly Stitches Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F r Foot pressure: The y stitch is a triangle tacking stitch f or use on a zipper y bottom and on the side pockets of men’s pants.

  • Page 72: Eyelet

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Eyelet Machine settings q Pattern: 38-40 w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F r Foot pressure: The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. Sewing Sew until the machine stops automatically.

  • Page 73: Applique

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Applique Machine settings – q Pattern: 41–56 w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F or Open-toe satin stitch foot F2 r Foot pressure: Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use a fusible web to secure the applique in place.

  • Page 74: Fringing

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Fringing Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F r Foot pressure: Fringing adds a special touch on table linens and shawls. Choose a rm, woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily.

  • Page 75: Smocking

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine x Sew down the left side, guiding the fabric so the right hand stitches fall in open space. After nishing the left side, press the mirror key. Sew down the other side (refer to page 86 for mirror image sewing).

  • Page 76: Fagoting

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Fagoting Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F r Foot pressure: * Stitch patterns can also be used. Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest.

  • Page 77: Patchwork Piecing

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Patchwork Piecing Machine settings q Pattern: D94-D96 w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: 1/4 seam foot O or Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD r Foot pressure: • Patchwork piecing Select pattern D95.

  • Page 78: Quilting

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Quilting Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD r Foot pressure: t Quilter Attaching the quilting guide bar The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching.

  • Page 79: Stippling

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Stippling Machine settings q Pattern: w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F or Open-toe satin stitch foot F2 r Foot pressure: * Stitch patterns can also be used.

  • Page 80: Free Motion Quilting (2)

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Changing the foot This foot is comes with the closed-toe foot attached, however, it is convertible to the open-toe foot and clear view foot. To change the foot, raise the foot and turn the round nut to bring the foot to the lowest position.

  • Page 81: Satin Stitches

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Satin Stitches Machine settings q Pattern: 144 – 163 w Thread tension: AUTO e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F r Foot pressure: The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same.

  • Page 82: Twin Needle Sewing

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Twin Needle Sewing The utility stitches and decorative stitches shown on the left can be sewn with a twin needle. Replace the needle with the twin needle supplied with the standard accessories.
  • Page 83 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Press the twin needle key and select the desired pattern. Patterns not suitable for twin needle sewing cannot be selected. Buttonholes and specialty stitches such as darning or eyelet, and monogram cannot be selected.

  • Page 84: Programming A Pattern Combination Pattern Combination

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATION Pattern Combination Example: Programming patterns 147 and 151. NOTES: • Patterns in the different groups, letters and numbers can also be programmed. • Check tension balance by test sewing.

  • Page 85: Programming Auto-Lock Stitch

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Programming Auto-lock Stitch Example: Programming patterns 147 and auto-lock stitch. The machine will sew the pattern, auto-lock stitch, and stop automatically. z Select pattern 147. x Press the memory key. c Select pattern “L.S”.

  • Page 86: Programming Automatic Thread Cutting

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Programming Automatic Thread Cutting To cut the threads automatically after sewing the pattern combination, press the auto thread cutter key after programming the pattern combination. The cutter sign will be indicated on the LCD screen and the LED signal on the thread cutter button will turn on.

  • Page 87: Mirror Image

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Mirror Image Example: Pattern 247 and its mirror image z Select pattern 247. x Press the mirror image key to turn over the pattern horizontally. The vertical mirror sign is displayed. q Vertical mirror sign c Press the mirror image key again to turn over the pattern vertically.

  • Page 88: Pattern Combination With A Mirror Image

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image Example: Pattern 150 and its mirror image z Select pattern 150. x Press the memory key. c Select pattern 150 again. v Press the mirror image key to turn over the pattern.

  • Page 89: Sewing The Pattern From The Beginning

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Sewing the Pattern from the Beginning If you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern and wish to sew it over again, press the startover key to sew the pattern from the beginning.

  • Page 90: Bridge Stitches

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Bridge Stitches Stitch patterns number 164 to 171 are bridge stitches, which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern. Example: Combination of pattern 57 and pattern 168 z Select pattern 57.

  • Page 91: Checking Pattern Combination Length

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Use a blank space if you wish to insert a space between stitch patterns. w Blank space Checking Pattern Combination Length You can check the total length of the pattern combination by pressing on the stitch image window.

  • Page 92: Monogramming

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Monogramming Selecting a letter style Press the monogram key. q Monogram key The monogram selection window will open. Press the monogram key to select the letter style. The following 5 styles are available.
  • Page 93 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Programming a monogram Example: To program “R&B” z Press the monogram key. x Select letter “R”. c Press the memory key. v Press the monogram key. b Press the numbers and symbols icon q. n Select letter “&”.
  • Page 94 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Spacing To enter the space in monogramming, press one of the three space icons on the lower right corner of the monogram selection window. q Space icons w Small-size space e Medium-size space...

  • Page 95: Editing A Pattern Combination

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Editing a Pattern Combination Viewing a long combination The LCD screen only shows up to 5 patterns or 9 charac- ters at a time. If the entire combination is not displayed, press the edit key to view the rest of the combination.
  • Page 96 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Deleting and inserting the patterns Example: Deleting pattern “B” and inserting “W” from “ABC”. z Press the edit key to shift the cursor under pattern “B”. x Press the clear key. Pattern “B” will be deleted.

  • Page 97: Uniform Stitch Adjustment

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Uniform Stitch Adjustment The stitch width and length of the programmed patterns can be uniformly adjusted. Example 1: Adjusting the stitch width of the programmed pattern 184 and its mirror image Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern.

  • Page 98: Individual Stitch Adjustment

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Individual Stitch Adjustment The stitch width and length can be individually adjusted for each pattern in a programmed combination. Example: Changing the stitch width of the one pattern in the combination z Press the edit key to shift the cursor under the pattern you wish to adjust.

  • Page 99: Storing And Recalling A Pattern Combination

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Storing and Recalling a Pattern combination Up to 20 pattern combinations can be stored in the memory for future use even after turning the power off. The stored pattern combination can be recalled by pressing the memory recall key.
  • Page 100 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Recalling a stored combination z Press the memory recall key. q Memory recall key x Press the memory recall key or turn the jog dial to select the memory address where the desired pattern combination is stored.

  • Page 101: Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine 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 102: Care And Maintenance

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. Cleaning the Hook Area Clean the hook area at least once a month. Remove the needle plate (refer to page 16).

  • Page 103: Cleaning The Inside Of The Thread Guide

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide Clean the inside of the thread guide plate under the top cover at least once a month. z Remove the needle thread and remove the thread guide plate by pulling it up.

  • Page 104: Problems And Warning Signals

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Warning Sign Cause Try this The foot control is disconnected while sewing.
  • Page 105 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Warning Sign Try this Cause The elongation key is pressed when a pattern Elongation is applicable only to that cannot be elongated has been selected. satin stitches. The memory key is pressed when a pattern that Select a pattern that can cannot be memorized has been selected.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Cause Condition Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread Page 21 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. breaks Page 12 3. The needle is bent or blunt.
  • Page 107 Janome MC8900 Instruction Manual Janome Quilting & Sewing Machine 858-800-481 (EN) www.aaasewing.com MC8900 Owners Manual/ User Guide...

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