Sewist 780DC User Guide
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WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant
National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your
retailer for guidance. (European Union only)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ESSENTIAL PARTS Triple Stretch Stitch..................................................... 30
Names of Parts................................................................ 3 Stretch Stitch............................................................... 31
Standard Accessories..................................................... 4 Sculpture Stitches....................................................... 31
Stitch Reference Chart.................................................... 5 Zigzag Stitch.................................................................. 32
GETTING READY TO SEW Altering the stitch width............................................... 32
Connecting the Power Supply......................................... 6 Altering the stitch length ............................................. 32
Before Using Your Sewing Machine................................ 6 Variety of Overcasting Stitches..................................... 33
Operating Instructions:.................................................... 6 Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch.................................... 33
Controlling Sewing Speed............................................... 8 Multiple Zigzag Stitch.................................................. 33
Speed control slider...................................................... 8 Overedge Stitch........................................................... 33
Foot control................................................................... 8 Knit Stitch.................................................................... 34
Extension Table............................................................... 8 Overlock Stitch............................................................ 34
Free-arm Sewing............................................................. 8 Buttonholes................................................................... 35
Machine Operating Buttons........................................ 9-10 Square Buttonhole.................................................36-38
Start/Stop button........................................................... 9 Altering the buttonhole width..................................... 38
Reverse button.............................................................. 9 Altering the buttonhole density.................................. 38
Auto-lock button............................................................ 9 Keyhole Buttonhole..................................................... 39
Needle up/down button............................................... 10 Round-end Buttonhole................................................ 39
Thread cutter button.................................................... 10 Corded Buttonhole...................................................... 40
LCD Display....................................................................11 Darning Stitch................................................................ 41
Function Keys.................................................................11 Tacking.......................................................................... 42
Arrow key......................................................................11 Eyelet............................................................................. 43
Stitch width adjusting key.............................................11 Zipper Sewing..........................................................44-46
Stitch length adjusting key............................................11 Blind Hemming.............................................................. 47
Thread cutter memory key...........................................11 Button Sewing............................................................... 48
Elongation key..............................................................11 Gathering....................................................................... 49
Direct pattern selection keys........................................11 DECORATIVE STITCHES
Selecting Stitch Patterns............................................... 12 Patchwork...................................................................... 50
Direct pattern selection............................................... 12 Angle scale on the needle plate.................................. 50
Presser Foot Lifter......................................................... 13 Quilting.......................................................................... 51
Changing the Presser Foot........................................... 13 Shell tuck....................................................................... 51
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder..................... 13 Applique........................................................................ 52
Presser Foot Pressure Dial........................................... 14 Pintucking...................................................................... 53
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension.......................14-15 Fringing......................................................................... 53
Straight stitch balanced tension.................................. 14 Drawn Work................................................................... 54
Zigzag stitch balanced tension.................................... 15 Cross Stitch................................................................... 54
Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog................................ 16 Fagoting......................................................................... 55
Changing the Needle.................................................... 17 French Knots and Candlewick Knots............................ 55
Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart.................................. 17 Scallop Stitch................................................................. 55
Setting the Spool of Thread.......................................... 18 Smocking....................................................................... 56
Bobbin Winding........................................................ 18-20 Clasp Stitch................................................................... 57
Removing the bobbin.................................................. 18 Satin Stitches................................................................ 57
Winding the bobbin..................................................... 19 Elongation ratio........................................................... 57
Inserting the bobbin.................................................... 20 Decorative Stitches....................................................... 58
Threading the Machine................................................. 21 CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Built-in Needle Threader............................................... 22 Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog....................... 59
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread..................................... 23 Installing the Bobbin Holder.......................................... 59
Setting Mode................................................................. 24 Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns............................ 60
Buzzer sound setting................................................... 24 Problems and Warning Signals..................................... 61
Needle stop position setting........................................ 25 Troubleshooting............................................................. 62
Auto-off timer............................................................... 25 Stitch Chart.................................................................... 63
BASIC SEWING EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY........................ 64
Straight Stitch Sewing................................................... 26
Starting to sew............................................................ 26
Securing seams........................................................... 26
Auto Thread Cutting.................................................... 27
Changing Sewing Direction........................................... 27
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric.......................... 27
Using Seam Guides...................................................... 28
Turning Square Corners................................................ 28
Altering the Needle Drop Position................................. 29
Altering the Stitch Length.............................................. 29
Variety of Straight Stitches............................................ 30
Lock-a-matic Stitch...................................................... 30
Locking Stitch.............................................................. 30
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ESSENTIAL PARTS
@3 q w e r Names of Parts
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@2 q Upper thread guide
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w Bobbin winding tension disk
@1 e Spool holder (large)
r Spool pin
@0 i t Hole for extra spool pin
o y Bobbin winder spindle
u Bobbin winder stopper
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!0 i LCD display
!1 o Function keys
!0 Direct stitch selection keys
!1 Stitch reference chart
!2 Speed control slider
!3 Automatic thread cutter button
!2
!8 !3 !4 Needle up/down button
!4 !5 Auto-lock button
!7 !6 !5
!6 Reverse button
!7 Start/stop button
#8 @4 @5 !8 Extension table (Accessory storage)
#7 @6 !9 Thread cutter
@0 Face cover
#6 @7
@1 Thread tension dial
#5 @8 @2 Presser foot pressure dial
@3 Thread take-up lever
#4 @9 @4 Lower thread guide
#3 @5 Needle clamp screw
@6 Needle bar thread guide
@7 Needle
#2
#0 @8 Presser foot
#1 @9 Hook cover release button
#0 Hook cover plate
#9
#1 Thread cutter
#2 Needle plate
#3 Feed dogs
#4 Foot holder
#5 Setscrew
$7 #6 Lever
#7 Buttonhole lever
$6 #8 Needle threader
#9 Carrying handle
$0 $0 Free-arm
$1 Drop feed lever
$5 $2 Presser foot lifter
$3 Power inlet
$1
$4 $4 Foot control jack
$5 Power switch
$3 $2 $6 Ventilation openings
$7 Handwheel
$8 Feed balancing dial
NOTE:
To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle
with your hand, and support the sewing machine with
the other hand.
NOTE:
$8 Design and specifications are subject to change
without prior notice.
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Standard Accessories
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No. Part Name Part No.
1 Zigzag foot A (Set on the machine) 832523007
2 Zipper foot E 808852003
3 Satin stitch foot F 822804118
Automatic buttonhole foot R
4 753801004
(stored in the accessory storage)
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5 Blind hemming foot G 825817009
6 Overedge foot C 822801001
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7 Overcast foot M 822808008
8 Quilting guide bar 802422002
Spool holder (large) X 2 (1 set on the
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10 Spool holder (small) X 2 822019509
11 Extra spool pin 809146000
12 Bobbin X 4 (1 set on the machine) 102261103
13 Assorted needle set 540401026
14 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener) 647808009
!2 !3 !4 !5
ox 15 Lint brush
16 Screwdriver
17 Instruction book
18 Hard cover
802424004
653802002
814800201
404701404
19 Foot control C-1036
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U.S.A and Canada 856519004
!6 !7 !8 U.K. 830377008
20 Power cable*
Australia 830314018
Continental Europe 830335004
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WARNING:
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such
as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the
power supply:
- when leaving the machine unattended.
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything on the foot control.
Before Using Your Sewing Machine
Before using your sewing machine for the first time,
place a scrap of fabric under the presser foot and run the
machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any
oil which may appear.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on the switch indicates the “off” position
of the switch.
Foot control model YC-485EC-1 is used with this sewing
machine.
For the U.S.A and Canada only:
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other): To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any
way.
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NOTE:
t The start/stop button does not work when the foot
control is connected.
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Foot control
Depress the foot control to start the machine.
The further down you press on the foot control, the faster
the machine runs.
The maximum sewing speed can be varied by the speed
control slider.
NOTE:
The machine will not run and the presser foot mark
will blink if you start the machine with the presser foot
in the up position. Lower the presser foot and press
the foot control.
Extension Table
w The extension table provides an extended sewing area
r and can be easily removed for free-arm sewing.
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Detaching the table
Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated.
q Extension table
Free-arm Sewing
Free-arm is useful for sewing tubular garments and for
darning knee or elbow areas.
q Free-arm
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• The machine will not run and the presser foot mark
q w e will blink if you start the machine with the presser
foot in the up position. Lower the presser foot and
press the start/stop button.
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w Reverse button
• When following stitch patterns are selected;
e Auto-lock button
• When following stitch patterns are selected;
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LCD Display
NOTE:
Magnetic or electrostatic interference may cause the
LCD display to flicker.
Do not use the machine near appliances that generate
a magnetic field or an electrostatic field such as
microwave ovens.
q e r The LCD display shows following information when the
machine is turned on.
q Identification letter of the recommended foot
w Stitch pattern number
w e Stitch width
r Stitch length
Function Keys
q Arrow key
Press “ ” or “ ” to select the stitch pattern.
Refer to page 12.
t Elongation key
Press this key to elongate satin stitch patterns.
Refer to page 57.
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q CAUTION:
• Turn OFF the power switch before changing the
foot.
• Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.
Each foot is marked with an identification letter.
q Identification letter
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Removing the presser foot
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and
press the lever on the back of the foot holder.
w Lever
Attaching the presser foot
Place the selected presser foot so that the pin on the foot
lies just under the groove in the foot holder.
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Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place.
e Groove
r Pin
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or
e q attaching foot holder.
Removing the foot holder
Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with
a screwdriver.
w q Setscrew
w Foot holder
e Screwdriver
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Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension
Straight stitch balanced tension
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two
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layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).
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If you look at the top and bottom of the seam, notice that
the stitches are evenly balanced.
q Needle thread (top thread)
w Bobbin thread (bottom thread)
e To loosen
w r To tighten
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When adjusting the needle thread tension, the higher the
number, the tighter the top thread tension.
Results depend on:
- stiffness and thickness of the fabric
- number of fabric layers
- type of stitch
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Balanced tension
q w Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the
wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric without causing
excessive puckering, or causing the bobbin thread to
show on the right side (top side) of the fabric.
Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions.
q Right side (top side) of fabric
w Wrong side (bottom side) of fabric
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CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the
q needle.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise.
A loose needle or a loose screw may cause machine
malfunction or needle to break.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle
clamp.
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the
needle clamp, push it up as far as it will go.
w Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly by turning it
clockwise.
q Needle clamp screw
w Flat side
NOTE:
1 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 2 x #11/75 needles and 2
x #14/90 needles are included in the needle case (Part
No. 540401026).
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Bobbin Winding
Removing the bobbin
Gently slide the hook cover release button to the right
q and remove the hook cover plate.
Lift out the bobbin.
q Hook cover release button
w Hook cover plate
e Bobbin
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NOTE:
Use the “J” plastic bobbins for horizontal hook (marked
with “J” r). Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound
paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or
damage to the bobbin holder.
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NOTE:
Set the speed control slider at its fastest position for
bobbin winding.
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z z Draw the thread from the spool and pass the thread
around the bobbin winding tension disk.
q Bobbin winding tension disk
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ox x Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside
to the outside.
c Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
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b b With the free end of the thread held in your hand, start
the machine. Stop the machine when it has wound a
few layers, and then cut the thread close to the hole in
the bobbin.
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CAUTION:
z Turn OFF the power switch before inserting the bobbin
q and threading the bobbin holder.
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b b Set the left edge of the hook cover plate into opening.
Push down the hook cover plate to fit in place.
!0 Hook cover plate
NOTE:
Unless otherwise noted, you can start sewing without
drawing up the bobbin thread.
Refer to page 23 for how to draw up the bobbin
!0 thread.
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v CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before threading the
machine.
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NOTE:
The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle or a blue tip needle. Thread sizes 50 to 90 are
recommended.
xc x Draw the thread from the left guide to the right guide
and under the hook.
r Left guide
t Right guide
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c Draw the thread to the front along the right side of the
right guide.
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NOTE:
If the thread is caught in the hook and the thread loop
is not formed, remove the thread from the hook and
pull it to take the thread end out through the needle
eye.
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Setting Mode
In the setting mode, you can set the following functions.
• Buzzer sound setting
• Needle stop position setting
• Auto-off timer setting
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To enter the setting mode, turn the power switch off.
Press and hold the needle up/down button q and
turn the power switch on until the setting mode screen
appears.
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some regions which use 200 - 240 voltage standards.
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z The buzzer sound can be turned on or off using the
buzzer sound setting.
Enter the setting mode.
The default buzzer sound setting is “ON”, and the “on”
mark is blinking.
z To turn the buzzer sound off, press “+” of the stitch
length adjusting key q, and the “oF” mark will blink.
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width adjusting key w, and the “on” mark will blink.
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Auto-off timer
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NOTE:
w The auto-off timer is available in EU countries and
some regions which use 200 - 240 voltage standards.
x If you wish to turn off the timer, press and hold the “+”
of stitch length adjusting key e or stitch width adjusting
key until “oFF” mark t appears on the screen.
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c Press the start/stop button y to apply the setting.
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q w e BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing
4 q Stitch pattern: 01 or 04
w Needle thread tension: 2 to 6
e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
NOTE:
When sewing with the satin stitch foot F or buttonhole
foot R, pull the thread to the left to hold the thread.
Starting to sew
Raise presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam
guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the
point where you want to start.
Pull the thread toward the rear and lower the presser
foot.
Press the start/stop button or depress the foot control to
start sewing.
q Gently guide the fabric along a seam guide line letting
the fabric feed naturally.
q Start/stop button
Securing seams
For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse button
and sew several reverse stitches.
The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and
hold the reverse button.
w Reverse button
w Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock-a-
matic stitch (pattern 02) or locking stitch (pattern
03) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop
automatically.
Cutting threads
To cut the threads after finishing sewing, press the
thread cutter button. The needle bar automatically rises
after trimming the threads.
After cutting the thread, you can start sewing without
drawing up the bobbin thread.
e Thread cutter button
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NOTE:
If you press the thread cutter button with the presser
foot up, the LCD display will advise you to lower the
presser foot.
Lower the presser foot and press the thread cutter
button.
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NOTE:
Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is
#30 or thicker.
NOTE:
Lower the needle by pressing needle up/down button if
the needle stop position is set at up position.
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The angle scales are marked at 45°, 60°, 90° and 120°.
Use the angle scales when seaming patchwork pieces
(refer to page 50).
w r t Angle scales
e y Cornering guide
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move the needle to the right.
q Stitch width adjusting key
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q w e Locking Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 03
w Thread tension dial: 2 to 6
4 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
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q w e Stretch Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 06
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
4 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
q w e Sculpture Stitches
q Stitch pattern: 48 or 49
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
4 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
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q w e Zigzag Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 07
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7
4 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
NOTE:
Use interfacing when sewing on stretch fabrics such
as knit, jersey or tricot.
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Altering the stitch length
Press the “+” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to
increase the stitch length.
Press the “–” sign on the stitch length adjusting key to
decrease the stitch length.
q Stitch length adjusting key
q w Stitch length
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CAUTION:
• The “A” foot is displayed on the LCD when zigzag
stitch pattern 07 is selected. However, use
overedge foot C when sewing overcasting.
• When using an overedge foot, make sure to set the
stitch width at 5.0 or wider, otherwise the needle
may hit the wires on the foot.
Place the fabric edge next to the guide on the foot and
q sew while guiding the fabric along the guide.
q Guide
q w e Overedge Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 09
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7
4 e Presser foot: Overedge foot C
CAUTION:
When using an overedge foot, make sure to set the
q stitch width at 5.0 or wider, otherwise the needle may
hit the wires on the foot.
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q w e Knit Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 10
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
4 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
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q w e Overlock Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 11
w Thread tension dial: 6 to 8
e Presser foot: Overcast foot M
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The identification letter for the recommended foot will
not be displayed on the LCD when the overlock stitch
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pattern is selected. To sew the overlock stitch pattern,
attach the overcast foot M.
This stitch finishes the edges of fabric in a way similar
to a commercial overlocking machine for a professional
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Buttonholes
The following 3 types of buttonholes are available.
q Square buttonhole
This buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy
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fabrics.
w Keyhole buttonhole
The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to
heavy fabrics. It is also suitable for larger and thicker
buttons.
e Round-end buttonhole
This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics,
especially for blouses and children’s clothes.
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q w e Square Buttonhole
q Stitch pattern: 19
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R
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NOTE:
!0 The reference lines on the buttonhole foot can be
used as a positioning guide.
Make sure there is no gap between the slider and
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stopper, otherwise the buttonhole will be out of
position or there will be a sewing gap.
!1 u No gap
i Starting point
o Reference lines
o !0 Slider
!1 Stopper
!2 Sewing gap
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NOTE:
If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole
lever, the LCD display will show a warning and
the machine will stop after a few stitches. Pull the
buttonhole lever down and start sewing.
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q NOTE:
The buttonhole density can be adjusted from 0.2 to 0.8.
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q w e Keyhole Buttonhole
q Stitch pattern: 20
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R
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Use the seam ripper and an eyelet punch to open the
buttonhole.
q Eyelet punch (not provided with the machine)
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q w e Round-end Buttonhole
q Stitch pattern: 21
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R
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q w e Corded Buttonhole
q Stitch pattern: 19
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R
NOTE:
Cut the filler cord at both ends, if the filler cord is
stitched on the fabric and cannot be pulled.
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q w e Darning Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 22
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R
Starting to sew
zxcv z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the
button holder q all the way out.
Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole of
foot.
q Button holder
x Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle
q at the starting point w. Then lower the foot.
w Starting point
c Start the machine. The machine will sew locking
stitch, 16 rows of darning, locking stitch again and
w stop automatically.
v Turn the fabric and repeat sewing in different direction.
e 3/4˝ (2 cm)
r 9/32˝ (0.7 cm)
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NOTE:
To reset the size of the darning, select the other stitch
pattern and reselect the darning stitch.
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q w e Tacking
q Stitch pattern: 23
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
4 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
Start sewing
Start the machine and sew until the machine stops
automatically. The machine will sew a tacking 5/8˝ (1.5
q cm) long.
q 5/8˝ (1.5 cm)
NOTE:
To reset the size of the tacking, select the other stitch
pattern and reselect the tacking.
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q w e Eyelet
q Stitch pattern: 24
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
4 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
Starting to sew
Lower the needle at the starting point and lower the
presser foot. Start the machine.
The machine will stop automatically when completed.
q q Starting point
NOTE:
The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L5.
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q w e Zipper Sewing
q Stitch pattern: 01
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
4 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
Zipper foot E
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w Pin
(A): To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper
q w foot with the pin on the right-hand side.
(B): To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the zipper
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foot with the pin on the left-hand side.
Fabric preparation
t Add 1 cm (3/8˝) to the zipper length. This is the overall
opening size.
q Right side of the fabric
w 1 cm (3/8˝)
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r Zipper length
t End of the zipper opening
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Start sewing
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z Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam
r 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.
Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the
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q original setting.
q 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) margin
w Zipper teeth
e Fold
r End of the zipper opening
t t Opening size
x x Attach the zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand
side.
Lower the foot onto the topside at the end of the
zipper opening so that the needle pierces the fabric
next to the fold and the zipper tape.
CAUTION:
Be sure that the needle does not strike the presser
foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached.
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v v Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with
the right side facing up.
Attach the Zigzag foot A.
Adjust the stitch length to 5.0, stitch width to 3.5 (default
value) and the thread tension dial to 1-3.
Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.
i Basting stitch
o Zipper tape
CAUTION:
Be sure that the needle does not strike the presser
foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached.
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n Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding
the zipper teeth along the side edge of the foot.
Stop the machine 5 cm (2˝) before the foot reaches
the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle into
the fabric, and raise the foot. Remove the basting
stitches.
!1 5 cm (2˝)
!2 Basting stitches
!1 !2
m m Open the zipper, then lower the foot and stitch the
!3 remainder of the seam.
After sewing is finished, remove the basting stitches
on the upper fabric.
!3 Basting stitches on upper fabric
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q w e Blind Hemming
q Stitch pattern: 12
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
4 e Presser foot: Blind hem foot G
NOTE:
If the needle pierces too far left, the stitch will show
through on the right side of the fabric.
NOTE:
The needle drop position can be moved, but the stitch
width will remain the same.
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Button Sewing
q w e q Stitch pattern: 07
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7
e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
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r Feed dog: Lowered
Adjust the stitch width so the needle will enter the left
hole of the button.
Turn the handwheel so that the needle will enter the
right hole of the button. Readjust the stitch width if
necessary.
q Stitch width (adjust to span of holes)
After you finish sewing, cut the thread but leave 4˝ (10
cm) of threads at the end.
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q w e Gathering
q Stitch pattern: 01
w Thread tension dial: 1-4
e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
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x 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) x Sew two rows of straight stitches 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) apart.
Knot the threads at the beginning.
NOTE:
Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 4˝(10 cm) thread
evenly.
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NOTE:
You may sew the straight stitch under the two
gathering rows to cover the remains of gathering rows.
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q w e DECORATIVE STITCHES
Patchwork
q Stitch pattern: 47 and 52
4 w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
Satin stitch foot F
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xc x Replace the presser foot with satin stitch foot F.
Select the patchwork pattern 52.
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q w e r Quilting
q Stitch pattern: 01
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
4 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
r Quilting guide bar
Sewing
Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting
guide bar.
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q w e Shell tuck
q Stitch pattern: 25
w Thread tension dial: 6 to 8
e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
If you sew rows of shell tuck, space the rows at least 5/8˝
(1.5 cm) apart.
e You can also sew shell tuck on knits or soft silky woven
fabrics, in any direction.
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q w e Applique
q Stitch pattern: 27
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
4 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
r Presser foot pressure dial: 1 to 3
* The stitch patterns 28 and 29 can also be used.
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q w e Pintucking
q Stitch pattern: 04
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
4 e Presser foot: Blind hem foot G
NOTE:
The “A” foot is displayed on the LCD when straight
stitch pattern 04 is selected. However, use blind hem
foot G when sewing pintuck.
Fringing
q w e q Stitch pattern: 27
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
4 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
x x Sew down the left side so the right hand stitches fall
in the open space.
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q w e Drawn Work
q Stitch pattern: 27
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
4 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
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width of the drawn work and remove one strand of
yarn or fabric thread at each end.
x x Sew down the left side, guiding the fabric so the right
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hand stitches fall in open space. After finishing the left
side, turn the fabric around 180°. Sew down the other
side.
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q w e Cross Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 15
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
4 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
* The stitch pattern 41 can also be used.
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w Fagoting
q e q Stitch pattern: 26
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
4 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
* The stitch patterns 34, 53 and 55 can also be used.
w Scallop Stitch
q e q Stitch pattern: 30
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
4 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
* The stitch patterns 18 can also be used.
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q w Smocking
e q Stitch pattern: 52
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
4 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
* The stitch patterns 14, 34, 37 and 38 can also be used.
NOTE:
Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 4˝(10 cm) thread
tail to the back before starting to sew.
Use the thread cutter on the face cover when cutting
the threads (refer to page 26).
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From the other edge, pull the bobbin threads to distribute
the gathers evenly.
q 1 cm (3/8˝)
w Knotted thread
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q w Clasp Stitch
e q Stitch pattern: 65
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 4
4 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
You can close quilt layers and using the clasp stitch.
Select the clasp stitch.
Press the auto-lock button.
Start sewing.
The machine sews clasp stitch and locking stitch then
stops automatically.
q Auto-lock button
q
Satin Stitches
q w e q Stitch pattern: 17
w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4
e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
4
* The stitch patterns 16, 18, 57-60 can also be used.
Elongation ratio
The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times
their original length while the stitch density remains the
same.
w q
Example: Pattern number 17
Select pattern number 17.
Press the elongation key to select the desired elongation
ratio.
Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the original
pattern length; L1 (original length) to L5.
q Elongation key
w Elongation ratio
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
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w Decorative Stitches
q e q Stitch pattern: 56
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
4
* Stitch patterns 53-80 can also be used.
For the best sewing results, carefully align and guide the
fabric when you sew with decorative stitches.
Use a tear-way backing if necessary.
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x CAUTION:
Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area,
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near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight. Store the
machine in cool dry place.
NOTE:
Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and
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neutral soap.
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Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle, turn
c the power switch off, then unplug the sewing machine.
r Remove the needle and presser foot.
Remove the hook cover plate by sliding the hook cover
plate release button to the right. Take out the bobbin.
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ox Brush out dust and lint. (You may also use a vacuum
cleaner.)
z Remove the setscrews on the needle plate with the
screwdriver supplied with the machine. Remove the
needle plate.
q Setscrew
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w Needle plate
x Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.
e Bobbin holder
y c Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush.
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v Clean the feed dog and hook race with the lint brush.
t Feed dog
y Hook race
b Clean the inside of the hook race with a dry cloth.
You may also use a vacuum cleaner.
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The bobbin winder spindle is shifted to the right. Shift the bobbin winder
spindle to the left for
stitching.
The machine will stop if the buttonhole is sewn without Lower the buttonhole lever
lowering the buttonhole lever. and start the machine again.
The machine is started after halting due to overload. Wait for at least 15 seconds to
restart.
Turn the power switch OFF.
Remove tangled threads
around take-up lever, hook
race.
(E1-E7) The machine does not work properly due to a problem in Contact the service center
the control circuit. or the store from whom the
machine was purchased.
It is not abnormal that a faint humming sound comes out from inside the machine.
LCD display may get warm when the machine has been used for hours.
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Troubleshooting
Condition Cause Reference
The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 21
breaks 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 14-15
3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 17
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 17
5. The needle threads is not set under the presser foot when start Page 23
sewing.
6. The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle. Page 17
The bobbin thread 1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder. Page 20
breaks 2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder. Page 59
3. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly. Change the bobbin.
4. The thread is wound loosely on the bobbin. Page 19
The needle breaks 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 17
2. The needle clamp screw is loose. Page 17
3. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing. Page 26
4. The needle is too fine for the fabric being used. Page 17
5. An inappropriate presser foot is used. Use the correct foot.
Skipped stitches 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted, bent or blunt. Page 17
2. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn. Page 17
3. A blue tip needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very fine fabrics Use the stretch stitch
and synthetics. needle.
4. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 21
5. A poor quality needle is used. Change the needle.
Seam puckering 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 14-15
2. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 21
3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. Page 17
4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric. Make stitch shorter.
5. A stabilizer is not used when sewing very fine fabrics. Apply a stabilizer.
The fabric is not 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. Page 59
feeding smoothly 2. The stitches are too fine. Make stitch longer.
3. The feed dog is not raised after “drop feed” sewing. Page 16
Loops on the seams 1. The needle thread tension is too loose. Page 14-15
2. The needle is too thick or too fine for the fabric. Page 17
The machine does 1. The machine is not plugged in. Page 6-7
not work 2. Thread has been caught in the hook race. Page 59
3. The bobbin winder spindle is not returned to the left after bobbin Page 19
winding.
Buttonhole sewing 1. The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn. Page 38
is not sewn properly 2. The interfacing has not been used for the stretch or synthetic fabric. Apply an interfacing.
3. The buttonhole lever is not lowered. Page 37
The machine is 1. Thread has been caught in the hook race. Page 59
noisy 2. Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder. Page 59
Auto thread cutting 1. Thread is too thick for the auto thread cutting. Page 26
failed 2. Threads have been caught in the thread cutter mechanism. Page 59
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