User ManualTable of ContentsSEWING3Sewing a Stitch3ABOUT BOBBIN WORK3Required Materials3SEWING3Sewing a Stitch3SELECTING PATTERNS3■ Copyright Information3ABOUT BOBBIN WORK3PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK3Required Materials3Bobbin case and bobbin cover3Alphabet/Bobbin Work Patterns4Upper Threading4■ Using the Foot Controller4Alphabet/Bobbin Work Patterns4Lower thread4Upper thread4Needle4Presser foot4Fabric4Upper Threading4Sewing Reinforcement Stitches5Automatic Reinforcement Stitching5Selecting Character Patterns5Preparing the Bobbin Thread5Sewing Reinforcement Stitches5Automatic Reinforcement Stitching5Selecting Character Patterns5Preparing the Bobbin Thread5■ When tension is applied to the bobbin thread6OUTSTANDING FEATURES7Sewing Curves7Changing Sewing Direction7Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics7Selecting Frame Patterns7Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards7Sewing Curves7Changing Sewing Direction7■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less7Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics7Selecting Frame Patterns7Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards7Writer Module*7■ About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)7■ When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread7Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener8Selecting Patterns from USB Media/Computer8■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot8■ If the Fabric does not Feed8Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener8Selecting Patterns from USB Media/Computer8Sewing Lightweight Fabrics9Sewing Stretch Fabrics9VIEWING THE EMBROIDERING SCREEN9Positioning the Fabric and Sewing9Sewing Lightweight Fabrics9Sewing Stretch Fabrics9Positioning the Fabric and Sewing9STITCH SETTINGS10Setting the Stitch Width10Setting the Stitch Length10Setting the Stitch Width10Setting the Stitch Length10■ Key Functions10Setting the “L/R SHIFT”11Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric11Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing11Setting the “L/R SHIFT”11Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric11■ Finishing the thread ends11Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing11Machine12Setting the Thread Tension12Selecting the Pattern12Setting the Thread Tension12■ Proper Thread Tension12■ Upper Thread is Too Tight12■ Upper Thread is Too Loose12Selecting the Pattern12Needle and Presser Foot Section13USEFUL FUNCTIONS13Automatic Thread Cutting13Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame13Automatic Thread Cutting13Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame13■ Types of Embroidery Frames13Embroidery Unit14Operation Buttons14(For models equipped with the guideline marker)14Start Embroidering14(For models equipped with the guideline marker)14■ Adjusting the Guideline Marker Position14■ Adjusting the Brightness of the Guideline Marker14■ Inserting the Fabric14Start Embroidering14Using the Flat Bed Attachment15Using the Knee Lifter15Pivoting15Using the Knee Lifter15Pivoting15■ Using the Embroidery Sheet15Included Accessories16Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges16Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges16■ Embroidering Small Fabrics16■ Embroidering Edges or Corners16■ Embroidering Ribbons or Tape16■ Adjusting the upper thread tension16■ Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread16Pressure)17ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME17TROUBLESHOOTING17(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)17■ Removing the Embroidery Frame17thread is caught inside the machine17■ Correcting bobbin work tension17spring of the bobbin case17Options18Needle Position – Stitch Placement18Locking the Screen18Needle Position – Stitch Placement18Locking the Screen18CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION19Checking the Pattern Position19CARE AND MAINTENANCE19Restrictions on oiling19Precautions on storing the machine19Cleaning the LCD Screen19Cleaning the Machine Casing19Cleaning the Race19Checking the Pattern Position19CARE AND MAINTENANCE19Restrictions on oiling19Precautions on storing the machine19Cleaning the LCD Screen19Cleaning the Machine Casing19Cleaning the Race19Previewing the Completed Pattern20Previewing the Completed Pattern20SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES21Selecting a Stitch21SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN21Embroidery Attractive Finishes21Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area21About the Maintenance Message21TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF21SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES21Selecting a Stitch21■ Using the Mirror Image Key21Embroidery Attractive Finishes21Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area21About the Maintenance Message21Setting Your Machine for the First Time22Saving Your Stitch Settings22Sewing Embroidery Patterns22Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display22Touch Panel is Malfunctioning22Setting Your Machine for the First Time22■ Using the Image Key22Saving Your Stitch Settings22■ Saving Settings22■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover22Sewing Embroidery Patterns22Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display22Touch Panel is Malfunctioning22Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué23Frequent troubleshooting topics23Upper thread tightened up23■ Retrieving Saved Settings23Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué23Frequent troubleshooting topics23Upper thread tightened up23■ Symptom23■ Cause23■ Remedy/check details23SEWING THE STITCHES24Straight Stitches24Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric24■ Home Page Screen24Straight Stitches24Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric24■ Symptom24■ Cause24■ Remedy/check details24■ Utility Stitch Screen25Stitches Only)25PROCESS26If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread26Incorrect thread tension26■ Key Functions26Cover (with Mark)26■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot26PROCESS26If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread26Incorrect thread tension26■ Symptoms26■ Cause/remedy/check details26If the Thread Breaks During Sewing27Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed27If the Thread Breaks During Sewing27Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed27■ Removing the fabric from the machine27Using the Machine Setting Mode Key28Dart Seam28Restarting from the Beginning28Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power28Using the Machine Setting Mode Key28■ Basting28Dart Seam28Restarting from the Beginning28Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power28Gathering29Flat Fell Seam29Gathering29Flat Fell Seam29■ Checking machine operations29Pintuck30MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS30Adjusting Thread Tension30List of Symptoms30Pintuck30Adjusting Thread Tension30■ Correct Thread Tension30■ Upper Thread is Too Tight30■ Upper Thread is Too Loose30List of Symptoms30Zigzag Stitches31Zigzag Stitches31Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)31Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)31Adjusting the Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Screw)31■ Correct Tension31■ Bobbin Thread is Too Loose31(END COLOR TRIM)32Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM)32Selecting the “Eco Mode” or “Shutoff Support Mode”32Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used32Selecting the Initial Screen Display32Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)32Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch)32Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch)32■ Bobbin Thread is Too Tight32(END COLOR TRIM)32Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM)3270 Elastic Zigzag Stitches33Overcasting33Adjusting the Embroidery Speed33Choosing the Display Language33Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns33Elastic Zigzag Stitches33■ Tape Attaching33■ Overcasting33Overcasting33■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”33■ Selecting the Length of Jump Stitch Not to Trim33Adjusting the Embroidery Speed33Changing the Thread Color Display34Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails34■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”34Changing the Thread Color Display34Quilting35Changing the “Embroidery Frame Display”35Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media35Quilting35Changing the “Embroidery Frame Display”35Using the Sewing Machine Help Key36REVISING THE PATTERN36Moving the Pattern36Aligning the Pattern and the Needle36Using the Sewing Machine Help Key36■ Piecing36REVISING THE PATTERN36Moving the Pattern36Aligning the Pattern and the Needle36Using the Operation Guide Function37Changing the Size of the Pattern37SPECIFICATIONS37Using the Operation Guide Function37some models)37Changing the Size of the Pattern37SPECIFICATIONS37Using the Sewing Guide Function38Rotating the Pattern38Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media38Using the Sewing Guide Function38■ Appliqué38Rotating the Pattern38UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE38Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media38Using the Pattern Explanation Function39Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image39Enlarging the Editing Screen39Upgrade Procedure Using Computer39Using the Pattern Explanation Function39■ Quilting with Satin Stitches39Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image39Enlarging the Editing Screen39Upgrade Procedure Using Computer39Winding the Bobbin40Patterns Only)40Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns40Winding the Bobbin40■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin40■ Free Motion Quilting40Patterns Only)40Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns40Embroidering Linked Characters41Embroidering Linked Characters41Color)43■ Using the Spool Pin43(optional with some models)43(Monochrome - Using a Single Color)43USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION44Embroidery Data Precautions44■ Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat44USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION44Embroidery Data Precautions44■ Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used44■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used44Specifications can be Used44■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data44Setting the Bobbin45Blind Hem Stitches45Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory45Setting the Bobbin45Blind Hem Stitches45■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data45Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory45■ If the Memory is Full45Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media46Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media46Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread47Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer47Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread47■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold47■ If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold47Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer47Upper Threading48Appliqué48Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory48Upper Threading48Appliqué48■ Appliqué Sharp Curves48Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory48Shelltuck Stitches49Recalling from USB Media49■ Appliqué Corners49Shelltuck Stitches49Recalling from USB Media49Scallop Stitches50Crazy Quilting50Recalling from the Computer50Scallop Stitches50Crazy Quilting50Recalling from the Computer50Using the Twin Needle Mode51Smocking Stitches51EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS51Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)51Using the Twin Needle Mode51Smocking Stitches51EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS51Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)51Fagoting52Tape or Elastic Attaching52102 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)52Fagoting52Tape or Elastic Attaching52Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)52Using Threads that Unwind Quickly53Heirloom53Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns53Using Threads that Unwind Quickly53■ Using the Spool Net53Heirloom53■ Hemstitching (1)53Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns53■ Using the Vertical Spool Pin54■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))54■ Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))54Removing the Presser Foot55Attaching the Presser Foot55Foot with the Included Adapter55One-step Buttonholes55Removing the Presser Foot55Attaching the Presser Foot55Attaching the Optional Presser Foot with the Included Adapter55One-step Buttonholes55■ Attaching the Walking foot56EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS57■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics57EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS57ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC58About the Needle58Darning58SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT58ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC58About the Needle58Holder Plate58Darning58SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT58Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations59Bar Tacks59Alphabet Patterns/Frame/Bobbin Work Patterns59Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns59Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations59Bar Tacks59Alphabet Patterns/Frame/Bobbin Work Patterns59Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns59Embroidery Step by Step60Embroidery Step by Step60Using the Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED Pointer61Button Sewing61EDITING PATTERNS61Using the Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED Pointer61■ Attaching the Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED Pointer61■ Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics61Button Sewing61Eyelet62Foot “W+” with LED Pointer62■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons62■ Attaching a Shank to the Button62Eyelet62■ Key Functions62Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)63Moving the Pattern632 Rotating the Pattern63Changing the Size of the Pattern63Deleting the Pattern63Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200%63■ Adjusting the LED Pointer63■ Adjusting the Brightness of the LED Pointer63Moving the Pattern63Rotating the Pattern63Changing the Size of the Pattern63Deleting the Pattern63Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200%63Attaching the Embroidery Unit64Zipper Insertion64Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns64Changing Character Spacing64Attaching the Embroidery Unit64■ About the Embroidery Unit64Zipper Insertion64■ Centered Zipper64Changing the Configuration of Character Patterns64Changing Character Spacing64Reducing Character Spacing65Separating Combined Character Patterns65■ Removing the Embroidery Unit65■ Inserting a Side Zipper65Reducing Character Spacing65Separating Combined Character Patterns65USB Card Writer Module*66Connecting the Machine to the Computer66Writer Module*66Connecting the Machine to the Computer66ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE66Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern66Using a USB Mouse67Using the Dual Feed Foot67Embroidering Linked Characters67Changing the Thread Color67Using a USB Mouse67■ Clicking a Key67■ Changing Pages67Using the Dual Feed Foot67STITCH SETTING CHART67Embroidering Linked Characters67Changing the Thread Color67Creating a Custom Thread Table68Attaching the Dual Feed Foot68When the Snap-On Foot of the Dual Feed Foot is Detached68Using the Dual Feed Position Lever68Creating a Custom Thread Table68Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding of the Dual Feed Foot69■ Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List69■ Saving the Custom Thread Table to USB media70■ Recalling the Custom Thread Table data from USB media70Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table71SENSOR PEN71CONNECTING THE SENSOR PEN71Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table71Using the Sensor Pen Holder72Designing Repeated Patterns72Using the Sensor Pen Holder72Designing Repeated Patterns72Sewing Repeated Patterns72Important Information about Sensor Pen73Using the Sensor Pen73Using the Sensor Pen73Important Information about Sensor Pen73Calibrating the Sensor Pen74Calibrating the Sensor Pen74Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern74Color Sorting Repeated Patterns75Assigning Thread Marks75STITCH76Sensor Function Area76With the Sensor Pen76Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly76WITH SEWING STITCH76Sensor Function Area76Specifying the Guideline Marker Position With the Sensor Pen76Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly76SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS77Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns78Characters78Duplicating a Pattern78Specifying the Needle Drop Position With the Sensor Pen78Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns78Characters78Duplicating a Pattern78and Stitch Position79After Editing79Position79■ Deleting Characters79After Editing79Editing Combined Patterns80■ Adjusting the Character Spacing80Editing Combined Patterns80Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Sewing End Point81Sewing Attractive Finishes81Basic Sewing81Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Sewing End Point81Sewing Attractive Finishes81Basic Sewing81Making Adjustments82Making Adjustments82■ Selecting combined embroidery patterns82Sewing Combined Patterns83“EMBROIDERY”/“EMBROIDERY EDIT” MODE83Specifying the Embroidering Position With the Sensor Pen83Sewing Combined Patterns83Color)84Basting Embroidery84■ Selecting the Embroidering Position by the Pattern Edge84■ Key Functions84(Monochrome - Using a Single Color)84Basting Embroidery84■ Selecting the Embroidering Position by the Pattern Center85Changing the Size86Creating a Vertical Mirror Image86Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image86Sewing a Pattern Continuously86Changing the Size86Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)86Creating a Vertical Mirror Image86Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image86Sewing a Pattern Continuously86Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)87Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern87Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)87Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern87Checking the Image88Checking the Image88Before Combining89Combining Various Stitch Patterns89Before Combining89Combining Various Stitch Patterns89Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns90Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns90Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns91Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length91Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns91Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length91(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)92(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)92■ More Examples93Stitch Data Precautions94Stitch Data Precautions94■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used94■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used94Specifications can be Used94■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data94Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory95Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory95■ If the Memory is Full95Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media96Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media96Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer97Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer97Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory98Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory98Recalling from USB Media99Recalling from USB Media99Recalling from the Computer100Recalling from the Computer100DESIGNING A STITCH103ENTERING STITCH DATA105Key Functions105Moving a Point107Moving Part or All of the Design108Inserting New Points109USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES110Storing Custom Stitches in Your List110Storing Custom Stitches in Your List110■ If the Memory is Full110Retrieving Stored Stitches111Retrieving Stored Stitches111Size: 23.3 MBPages: 332Language: EnglishOpen manual