Manuel Du PropriétaireTable des matièresINTRODUCTION1SEWING3Sewing a Stitch3ABOUT BOBBIN WORK3Required Materials3SEWING3Sewing a Stitch3ABOUT BOBBIN WORK3PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK3Required Materials3Bobbin case and bobbin cover3Upper Threading4■ Using the Foot Controller4Lower thread4Upper thread4Needle4Presser foot4Fabric4Upper Threading4Sewing Reinforcement Stitches5Automatic Reinforcement Stitching5Preparing the Bobbin Thread5Sewing Reinforcement Stitches5Automatic Reinforcement Stitching5Preparing the Bobbin Thread5■ When tension is applied to the bobbin thread6Sewing Curves7Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics7Sewing Curves7Changing Sewing Direction7■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less7Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics7■ When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread7WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE8Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener8■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot8■ If the Fabric does not Feed8Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener8Sewing Lightweight Fabrics918 Sewing Stretch Fabrics9Positioning the Fabric and Sewing9Sewing Lightweight Fabrics9Sewing Stretch Fabrics9Positioning the Fabric and Sewing9STITCH SETTINGS10Setting the Stitch Width10Setting the Stitch Length10Setting the Stitch Width10Setting the Stitch Length10FUNCTIONS11Machine11Setting the “L/R SHIFT”11Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing11Setting the “L/R SHIFT”11■ Finishing the thread ends11Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing11Needle and Presser Foot Section12Setting the Thread Tension12Setting the Thread Tension12■ Proper Thread Tension12■ Upper Thread is Too Tight12■ Upper Thread is Too Loose12■ Adjusting the upper thread tension12■ Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread12Operation Buttons13Using the Flat Bed Attachment13USEFUL FUNCTIONS13Automatic Thread Cutting13TROUBLESHOOTING13Automatic Thread Cutting13thread is caught inside the machine13■ Correcting bobbin work tension13■ The bobbin thread catches on the tension spring of the bobbin case13Included Accessories14Marker (For models equipped with the guideline marker)14(For models equipped with the guideline marker)14■ Adjusting the Guideline Marker Position14■ Adjusting the Brightness of the Guideline Marker14Using the Knee Lifter15Pivoting15CARE AND MAINTENANCE15Restrictions on oiling15Precautions on storing the machine15Cleaning the LCD Screen15Cleaning the Machine Casing15Cleaning the Race15Using the Knee Lifter15Pivoting15CARE AND MAINTENANCE15Restrictions on oiling15Precautions on storing the machine15Cleaning the LCD Screen15Cleaning the Machine Casing15Cleaning the Race15Options16Pressure)17Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area17About the Maintenance Message17(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)17Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area17About the Maintenance Message17Needle Position – Stitch Placement18Locking the Screen18Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display18Touch Panel is Malfunctioning18Needle Position – Stitch Placement18Locking the Screen18Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display18Touch Panel is Malfunctioning18TROUBLESHOOTING19Frequent troubleshooting topics19Upper thread tightened up19TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF19Frequent troubleshooting topics19Upper thread tightened up19■ Symptom19■ Cause19■ Remedy/check details19Setting Your Machine for the First Time20Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric20Setting Your Machine for the First Time20Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric20■ Symptom20■ Cause20■ Remedy/check details20SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES21Selecting a Stitch21SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES21Selecting a Stitch21■ Using the Mirror Image Key21Saving Your Stitch Settings22Incorrect thread tension22■ Utility Stitch Screen22■ Using the Image Key22Saving Your Stitch Settings22■ Saving Settings22Incorrect thread tension22■ Symptoms22■ Cause/Remedy22Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed23■ Key Functions23■ Retrieving Saved Settings23Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed23■ Removing the fabric from the machine23SEWING THE STITCHES24Straight Stitches24Straight Stitches24Using the Machine Setting Mode Key25Using the Machine Setting Mode Key25Stitches Only)25■ Checking machine operations25List of Symptoms26Cover (with Mark)26■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot26List of Symptoms26Dart Seam28Selecting the “Eco Mode” or “Shutoff Support Mode”28Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used28Selecting the Initial Screen Display28■ Basting28Dart Seam28Gathering29Flat Fell Seam29ERROR MESSAGES29Choosing the Display Language29Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media29Gathering29Flat Fell Seam29Using the Sewing Machine Help Key30Pintuck30Using the Sewing Machine Help Key30Pintuck30Using the Operation Guide Function31Zigzag Stitches31SPECIFICATIONS31Using the Operation Guide Function31Zigzag Stitches31Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)31Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)31SPECIFICATIONS31Using the Sewing Guide Function32UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE32Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media32Using the Sewing Guide Function32Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)32Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch)32Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch)32UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE32Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media32Using the Pattern Explanation Function33Elastic Zigzag Stitches33Overcasting33Upgrade Procedure Using Computer33Using the Pattern Explanation Function33Elastic Zigzag Stitches33■ Tape Attaching33■ Overcasting33Overcasting33■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”33Upgrade Procedure Using Computer33LOWER THREADING34Winding the Bobbin34INDEX34Winding the Bobbin34■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin34■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”34Quilting35Quilting35■ Piecing36■ Using the Spool Pin37some models)37■ Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat38■ Appliqué38Setting the Bobbin39Setting the Bobbin39■ Quilting with Satin Stitches39■ Free Motion Quilting40Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread41Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread41Upper Threading42Upper Threading42(optional with some models)43Using the Twin Needle Mode45Blind Hem Stitches45Using the Twin Needle Mode45Blind Hem Stitches45Using Threads that Unwind Quickly47Using Threads that Unwind Quickly47■ Using the Spool Net47■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold47■ If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold47Appliqué48■ Using the Vertical Spool Pin48Appliqué48■ Appliqué Sharp Curves48CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT49Removing the Presser Foot49Attaching the Presser Foot49Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter4958 Shelltuck Stitches49Removing the Presser Foot49Attaching the Presser Foot49Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter49■ Appliqué Corners49Shelltuck Stitches49Scallop Stitches50Crazy Quilting50■ Attaching the Free Motion Echo Quilting Foot “E”50Scallop Stitches50Crazy Quilting50Smocking Stitches51Smocking Stitches51About the Needle52Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations52Fagoting52Tape or Elastic Attaching52ABOUT THE NEEDLE AND FABRIC52About the Needle52Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations52Fagoting52Tape or Elastic Attaching52Using USB Media53Connecting the Machine to the Computer53Heirloom53ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE53Using USB Media53Connecting the Machine to the Computer53Heirloom53■ Hemstitching (1)53Using a USB Mouse54Using the Dual Feed Foot54Using a USB Mouse54■ Clicking a Key54■ Changing Pages54Using the Dual Feed Foot54■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))54■ Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))54One-step Buttonholes55Attaching the Dual Feed Foot55One-step Buttonholes55Using the Dual Feed Position Lever56Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding of the Dual Feed Foot56■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics57Darning58Holder Plate58Darning58Bar Tacks59SENSOR PEN59CONNECTING THE SENSOR PEN59Bar Tacks59Using the Sensor Pen Holder60Using the Sensor Pen Holder60Using the Sensor Pen61Important Information about Sensor Pen61Button Sewing61Using the Sensor Pen61Important Information about Sensor Pen61■ Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics61Button Sewing61Calibrating the Sensor Pen62Eyelet62Calibrating the Sensor Pen62■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons62■ Attaching a Shank to the Button62Eyelet62Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)63Sensor Function Area64Zipper Insertion64With the Sensor Pen64Sensor Function Area64Specifying the Guideline Marker Position With the Sensor Pen64Zipper Insertion64■ Centered Zipper64■ Inserting a Side Zipper65Specifying the Needle Drop Position With the Sensor Pen66and Stitch Position67STITCH SETTING CHART67Position67STITCH SETTING CHART67Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Sewing End Point69Using the Sensor Pen to Specify the Sewing End Point69SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS77Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns78Characters78Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns78Characters78■ Deleting Characters79■ Adjusting the Character Spacing80Sewing Attractive Finishes81Basic Sewing81Sewing Attractive Finishes81Basic Sewing81Making Adjustments82Making Adjustments82■ Key Functions84Changing 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 STITCH103DESIGNING 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 Stitches111Taille: 13 MoPages: 224Language: EnglishOuvrir le manuel
