INSTRUCTIONBOOK

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
followings:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts,
5 Watts.

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 owners manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owners 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 the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair,
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
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15.

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.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (0) position, then remove plug from outlet.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle.
Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
Do not use bent needles.
Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
Switch this sewing machine off (0) 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.
Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owners manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Name of Parts ................................................................ 2

Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot Stitch) ............................. 21

Standard Accessories and Storage ................................ 3

Sewing on Buttons ....................................................... 22

Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing ......................... 4

Automatic Buttonhole .............................................. 23-25

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting to the Power Supply .................................... 5
Selecting Language ....................................................... 5

Corded Buttonhole ....................................................... 26

Zipper Application .................................................... 27-29
Rolled Hem .................................................................. 30
Blind Hem Stitch ........................................................... 31

Controlling Sewing Speed .............................................. 6

Up/Down Needle Button ................................................. 6
Reverse Stitch Button .................................................... 6
Dropping the Feed Dog .................................................. 6
Adjusting the Foot Pressure ........................................... 7
Changing the Presser Foot ............................................ 7
Detaching and Attaching the&Noot Holder ...................... 7
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ......................... 8
Balancing Thread Tension .............................................. 8
Changing the Needle ..................................................... 9
Selecting Threads and Needles ..................................... 9
Winding the Bobbin ................................................. 10-11

Removing the bobbin .......................................... 10

Winding the bobbin ............................................. 10
Inserting the bobbin ............................................ 11
Threading the Machine ................................................ 12

Threading the needle thread ............................... 12

SEWING APPLICATION AND DECORATIVE

STITCHES
Box Stitch ..................................................................... 32
Two-point Box Stitch .................................................... 32
Appliqu ....................................................................... 33
Quilting ......................................................................... 33
Pin Tucking ................................................................... 34
Patchwork .................................................................... 34
Shell Tucking ................................................................ 35
Fagoting ....................................................................... 35
Smocking ..................................................................... 36
Scallop Stitch ............................................................... 36
Decorative Satin Stitches ............................................. 37
Decorative Stretch Stitches .......................................... 37
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance .................................. 38

CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Automatic Needle Threader ......................................... 13

Replacing the Light Bulb .............................................. 38

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread .......................................... 14

Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog ............................ 39

Pattern Selector Dial .................................................... 15

Replacing Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate ................. 39

Stitch Width Lever ........................................................ 16

Troubleshooting ........................................................... 40

Stitch Length Lever ...................................................... 16

UTILITY STITCHES
Straight Stitch .......................................................... 17-18

Starting to sew .................................................... 17

Changing sewing direction .................................. 17
Fastening the seam/Thread cutter ...................... 17
Using the seam guide lines ................................. 18
Straight Stretch Stitch .................................................. 19
Stretch Stitch ................................................................ 19
Basic Zigzag Stitch ....................................................... 20
Overcasting .................................................................. 20
Overedge Stitch ........................................................... 21

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10

Name of Parts

13

17

1 Speed control lever

2 LCD screen

3 Language selection key

4 Stitch length lever

5
4
18

19

20

5 Stitch width lever

6 Bobbin winder stopper
7 Bobbin winder spindle
8 Accessory storage compartment
9 Spool pin
10 Spool holder (Large)
11 Reference chart

21

12 Top cover
13 Hole for the additional spool pin

30

22

14 Bobbin winder thread guide

29

15 -1 Thread guide (A)

26

23
25

15 -2 Thread guide (B)

24

16 Thread tension dial

17 Foot pressure control dial
18 Thread take-up lever

33

19 Faceplate
20 Thread cutter
21 Automatic needle threader
22 Needle plate
23 Extension table

28

34

24 Accessory storage box

25 Hook cover

31

32

27

26 Hook cover release button

27 Drop feed lever

35

28 Buttonhole pitch balance adjuster

29 Up/Down needle button
30 Reverse stitch button

44

31 Foot holder
32 Presser foot

36

33 Needle cramp screw

43

34 Needle
35 Carrying handle

37

42

36 Handwheel
37 Pattern selector dial
38 Stretch stitch balancing dial
39 Power switch

38

40 Power supply inlet

41 Foot control plug inlet

39
41

40

42 Free arm
43 Buttonhole lever
44 Presser foot lifter

NOET: The design and specifications are subject to

change without prior notice.

Standard Accessories and Storage

5

4
1 A: Zigzag foot

(Set on the machine)

2 F: Satin stitch foot

3 C: Overedge foot

4 D: Rolled hem foot

5 G: Blind hem foot

A
1

6 R: Automatic buttonhole foot

Accessory storage box

Accessories are conveniently stored in the storage
box.
Draw out the storage box to the left by pulling a
dimple on the back with finger tips.

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10

7 Accessory storage box

8 E: Zipper foot
9 L: Quilting bar

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10 Set of needles
11 Screwdriver

19

12 Bobbins
13 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)

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18

14 Lint brush

15

15 Additional spool pin

16 Felt
17 Spool holder (Large)

(Set on the spool pin)

18 Spool holder (Small)
19 Spool stand

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8
11

14
NOET: The design and specifications are subject to
change without prior notice.

Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing

[1]

To detach:
Pull the extension table to the left.

[2]

Free arm sewing:

The free arm is useful for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any tubular garment, also
for darning socks or mending knees, elbows and
childrens wear.

To attach:

[3]
1

Slide the extension table along the free arm, inserting

the pin into the hole to attach.
1 Pin
2 Hole

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting to the Power Supply
6

1. Turn the power switch OFF.

2. Insert the controller plug into the machine socket.

3. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.

4. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.

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5

5. Turn the power switch ON.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

Power switch
Machine plug
Machine socket
Controller plug
Power supply plug
Outlet

The symbol of a switch indicates the OFF"

position of a switch.
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade is
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 does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any
way.
Foot controller Model 21361 is used with sewing
machine Model 6125.

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#

Selecting Language
You can select one of the following languages by
pressing the language key.
NOTE: Press and hold the key for one second or
longer.

1. Language selection key

2. English
3. German
4. Spanish
5. French

6. Dutch
7. Italian

Controlling Sewing Speed

[1] Speed control lever:

[1]

You can set the maximum speed by the speed control

lever.
To increase the speed, slide the lever to the right
(toward
).
To decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the
left (towaed ).

[2]

[2] Foot control:

Sewing speed is varied by the foot control.
The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.

Up/Down Needle Button

Press this button to bring the needle up or down.
The machine will stop with the needle up or down,
depending on its position before starting.
NOTE: After turning on the power, the machine
always stops with the needle up.
1. Up/Down needle button

Reverse Stitch Button

While the reverse stitch button is pressed, the machine sews backwards.
1. Reverse stitch button

Dropping the Feed Dog

The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever
for sewing on buttons, manual embroidery etc.
Push the drop feed lever to the direction A to lower the
feed dog.
Push the lever to the direction B to raise the feed dog,
it will return to the up position when starting the
machine.

1. Drop feed lever

NOTE: The feed dog should be in up position for
normal sewing.

Adjusting the Foot Pressure

The foot pressure control dial should be set at 3 for
regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to 2 for applique, cut work,
drawn work and basting.
Set the dial at 1 when sewing the extra fine fabrics.

Changing the Presser Foot

[2]

[1]

[1] To snap off:

Raise the needle and presser foot.
Press the lever on the back of the foot holder and the
foot will drop off.

[2] To snap on:

2
3

Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just
under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.

1. Lever
2. Pin
3. Groove

[1]

Detaching and Attaching the Presser Foot

Holder

[2]
3
2

[1] To detach:
Raise the presser bar and turn the setscrew counterclockwise to remove it.
Remove the foot holder.

[2] To attach:
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole
in the presser bar and setscrew through the hole.
Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise.

1
1

1. Setscrew
2. Hole on the holder
3. Threaded Hole

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser
foot.
You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4) higher than the
normal up position for easy removal of the presser
foot, or to help you to place heavy fabric under the
foot.

3
2

1. Lowered position
2. Raised position (Normal)
3. Highest position

Balancing Thread Tension

1
Auto

Auto tension
This machine features the Auto setting in the tension
control, which covers wide range of sewing condition.
Set the tension control dial at Auto for general
sewing, unless specifically indicated in this manual.

Manual tension adjustment

Manual tension adjustment may be needed depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and other
sewing conditions.

[1]
3

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Thread tension dial

Setting mark
Needle thread
Bobbin thread
Right side of the fabric
Wrong side of the fabric

[1] Correct tension:

[2]
6

3
4

[2] Needle thread tension is too tight:

The bobbin thread will appear on the right side of the

fabric.
Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial
to a lower number.

[3]
6

1
[3] Needle thread tension is too loose:

3
6

The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between

two layers of fabric.
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not
show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle
thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

The needle thread will appear on the wrong side of

the fabric.
Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial
to a higher number.

[1]

[2]
2

Changing the Needle

1

WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch and unplug the

machine.

[1] Loosen the needle clamp screw and pull out the
needle.

[2] Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat

side facing back.

Push the needle up against the stopper pin and
tighten the needle clamp screw firmly.

1. Needle clamp screw

2. Stopper pin
3. Flat side
To check the needle:
Place the flat side of the needle onto something flat
(needle plate, glass etc).
The clearance between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
CAUTION: A damaged needle can cause permanent
snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like
fabrics.

4. Clearance

Selecting Threads and Needles

Fabric

Thread

Needle

Light

Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Wool, Synthetic

Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100

#9/65-11/75

Medium

Cotton, Synthetic
Fine jersey
Wool

Silk #50
Cotton #60-80
Synthetic #50-80
Cotton #50

#11/75-14/90

Silk #50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
Silk #30

#14/90-16/100

Denim
Jersey
Coating
Quilting

#14/90

#16/100

* For general sewing, use needle size #11/75 or #14/90.

* A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will no be marred. Heavy
fabrics
require a needle large enough to pierce the fabricwithout fraying the needle thread.
* Always test the thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric, which will be used for actual sewing.
* In general, use same thread for needle and bobbin.
* When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a Blue tipped needle. The blue tipped needle
effectively prevents skipped stitches.

Winding the Bobbin

Removing the bobbin

Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and
remove the hook cover.
Lift the bobbin out.

1. Hook cover release button

2. Hook cover

Setting the spool of thread

Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the

spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as
shown.

(A)

(A) For an ordinary spool: Use the large spool holder.

3. Large spool holder

(B) For a narrow or small spool: Use the small spool

holder.

(B)

4. Small spool holder

Winding the bobbin

[1]

[1] Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread

[2]
4

guides (A) and (B).

[2] Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin,

threading from the inside to the outside. Put the
bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

1.
2.
3.
4.

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[3]

Thread guide (A)

Thread guide (B)
Bobbin winder thread guide
Bobbin winder spindle

[3] Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right. With

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7
10

the free end of the thread held in your hand,

depress the foot control. Stop the machine when
the bobbin has made a few turns, and cut the
thread close to the hole on the bobbin.
NOTE: The LCD screen shows BOBBIN WINDING
when sifting the spindle to the right.

5. Bobbin winder stopper

6. LCD screen
[4] Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is
fully wound, it will stop automatically. Return the
bobbin to its original position by moving the spindle
to the left, and cut the thread as shown.
NOTE: Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while
the machine is running.

[4]

Additional spool pin

Insert the additional spool pin into the spool stand and
hole on the machine. Place the felt and spool on the
spool pin as shown.

7. Additional spool pin

8. Felt
9. Hole fo additional spool pinl
10. Spool stande

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 Inserting the bobbin

[1]

[1] Remove the hook cover and place the bobbin in

the bobbin holder with the thread running counterclockwise.

[2]

[2] Guide the thread into the notch A on the front side
of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left
sliding it between the tension spring blades.

1. Notch A

[3]

[3] Continue to draw the thread lightly until it slips into

notch B.

2 Notch B

[4]

[4] Pull out about 10 cm (4) of thread and attach the

hook cover.

3. Bobbin thread
4. Hook cover plate
5. Threading diagram

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[3]

Threading the Machine

[1]

Threading the needle thread

* Raise the presser foot.
* Press the Up/Down needle button twice to bring the
take-up lever to its highest position.
Turn OFF the power switch.

[4]

[1]

[2]

[1] Draw the end of the thread with your left hand and
hook around the upper thread guides (A) and (B)
while holding the spool with your right hand.

[2]

1. Upper thread guide (A)

2. Upper thread guide (B)

[2] Draw the end of the thread down around the

thread guide plate and draw it up.

3. Thread guide plate

[3]

[3] Firmly draw up the thread up to the take-up lever,

and down into the eye of the thread take-up lever
from the right to left.

4. Thread take-up lever

5. Eye of the thread take-up lever

[4]

[4] Slip the thread in the needle bar thread guide on

the left.

6. Needle bar thread guide

NOTE: Refer to page 13 for the automatic needle
threader.

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12

Automatic Needle Threader

[1] Lower the presser foot. Depress the needle

[1]

threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes

out through the needle eye from behind.

1. Needle threader knob

2. Hook

1
2
[2]

[2] Draw the thread down around the threader guide

and under the hook.

2. Hook
3. Threader guide

3
[3]

2
[3] Release the threader knob slowly while holding the
thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is
pulled up through the needle eye.

[4]

[4] Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the
thread end from the needle eye.
NOTE: The automatic needle threader works well
with the threads #50-100 and needles #11-16,
the Blue tipped needle as well.

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Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

[1] Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread

[1]

with your fingers.

1. Needle thread

[2] Turn the handwheel one complete turn toward you

[2]

and raise the needle to its highest position.

Pull the needle thread to pick up a loop of the

bobbin thread.

2. Bobbin thread

[3]

[3] Draw 10 cm (4) of both threads to the back under

the presser foot.

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Pattern Selector Dial

Turn the pattern selector dial to select the desired
pattern. The selected pattern and standard machine
settings will be displayed on the LCD screen.
The pattern indication scrolls to the left to display the
recommended foot, then return to the initial display.
NOTE: Raise the needle above the fabric when
turning the pattern selector dial.

1
3

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Pattern selector dial

LCD screen
Image of the selected pattern
Pattern number
Stitch width
Stitch length
Selected pattern
Recommended foot

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Stitch Width Lever

2

Slide the stitch width lever to set the setting mark at

the desired stitch width.
* The higher the number, the wider the stitch width.

1. Stitch width Lever

2. Setting mark
NOTE: Raise the needle above the fabric when sliding
the stitch width lever.

Variable needle drop position

When one of the straight stitches (patterns #2, 23 and
24) is selected, you can move the needle between
center and left needle positions.

3. Hole on the needle plate

Stitch Length Lever

2

Slide the stitch length lever to set the setting mark at

the desired stitch length.
The higher the number, the longer the stitch length.
NOTES:
mark indicates the adjustable
allowance for buttonhole stitch density.
Raise the presser foot when sliding the
stitch length lever.

1. Stitch length lever

2. Setting mark

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UTILITY STITCHES
Straight Stitch
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#2
A: Zigzag foot
Auto
0 or 6.5
1.5 ~ 4

3
Auto

Starting to sew
Raise the presser foot and place the fabric on the
machine.
Lower the needle into the fabric where you want to
start.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
NOTE: To fasten the beginning of the seams, sew
several reverse stitches by pressing the
reverse stitch button.

Changing sewing direction

Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the
fabrics by pressing the Up/Down needle button.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the
sewing direction as desired.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new
direction.

Fastening the seam/Thread cutter

Sew several stitches in reverse by pressing the
reverse stitch button to fasten the end of seam.
Raise the presser foot and pull the fabric to the rear.
Draw the threads up and into the thread cutter. The
threads are cut at the proper length for starting the
next seam.

1. Reverse stitch button

2. Thread cutter

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 Using the seam guide lines

1

The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover

help you to measure seam allowance.
Note: The number indicates the distance from the
center needle position.
Number

4
3

18

10

20

30

40 1/2 3/4

Distance
1.0
(cm)

2.0

3.0

4.0 1.3 1.9

2.5

1.
2.
3.
4.

Center needle position

Edge of the fabric
Guide lines
Numbers

1 1/2
3.8

Straight Stretch Stitch

1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#24
A: Zigzag foot
Auto
0 or 6.5
Any (not necessary to adjust)

3
Auto

This strong, durable stitch is recommended where

both elasticity and strength are needed.
Use this stitch when constructing items requiring
extra strength such as backpacks, pant legs etc.
As the fabric moves back and forth, guide the fabric
carefully to keep the seam straight.

Stretch Stitch
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#25
A: Zigzag foot
Auto
5 ~ 6.5
Any (not necessary to adjust)

3
Auto

This flexible stitch is recommended for seaming

stretch fabrics such as knit and tricot that tend to
pucker.
The seam can be opened flat.

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Basic Zigzag Stitch

1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#3
A: Zigzag foot
Auto
1 ~ 6.5
0.5 ~ 3

3
Auto

Zigzag stitch is one of the most useful and versatile

stitches.
It is used for overcastting, mending, appliqu also
used as a decorative stitch.
NOTE: Use an interface when sewing on the stretch
fabric such as knit, jersey or tricot.

Overcasting
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#3
C: Overcasting foot
Auto
5 ~ 6.5
1~2

3
Auto

CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width less than 5

when using the overedge foot to prevent
the needle from hitting the wires on the
foot.
Finish a raw edge of the fabric to prevent fraying.
Place the raw edge of the fabric next to the guide of
the foot and start sewing.

1
2
20

1. Guide
2. Edge of the fabric

Overedge Stitch
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#19
C: Overcasting foot
Auto
5
Any

3
Auto

CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width less than 5

when using the overedge foot to prevent
the needle from hitting the wires on the
foot.
This stitch overcast and seam the raw edge at the
same time, it prevents fraying.

1. Guide
2. Edge of the fabric

1
2

Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot Stitch)

1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#5
A: Zigzag foot
Auto
3 ~ 6.5
0.5 ~ 1.5

3
Auto

This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics

and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.
Sew along the fabric edge leaving an enough seam
allowance.
After sewing, trim off the seam allowance close to the
stitches as shown.

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Sewing on Buttons
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length
6. Feed dog

3
Auto

#3
F: Satin stitch foot
Auto
Adjust as necessary
Any (not necessary to adjust)
Dropped

1. Unthread the needle. Adjust the stitch width to

match the needle swing with the span of the holes
on the button, by turning the handwheel.
2. Rethread the needle and lower the presser foot to
hold the button in place.
A pin can be placed on top of the foot to from a
shank.
3. Turn the handwheel toward you to check if the
needle enters both left and right holes of button.
4. Depress the foot control to sew 10 stitches and
stop the machine.
5. Raise the foot and draw out the fabric, and cut the
threads leaving 20 cm (8) tails.
NOTE: Trim both needle and bobbin threads at the
beginning of stitches.
6. Draw the needle thread through the hole on the
button to bring it between the button and fabric.
Pull the needle thread to pick the bobbin thread up
to the right side of the fabric. Wind the threads in
opposite directions around the thread shank a few
times and tie them together.

NOTE: After finish sewing, raise the feed dog by

shifting the drop feed lever to the original
position.

2
4
5

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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Pin
Needle thread
Bobbin thread
Fabric
Shank

Automatic Buttonhole
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#1
R: Automatic buttonhole foot
Auto
4 ~ 6.5
0.5 ~ 1

3
Auto

NOTES: The size of buttonhole is automatically set

by placing the button in the rear of the
automatic buttonhole foot.
The button holder of the foot takes a button
size up to 2.5 cm (1) in diameter.
Use the interfacing on the stretch fabrics.

[1]
1

[1] Raise the needle and foot. Place the automatic

buttonhole foot with its pin just under the groove of
the foot holder. Lower the presser bar to attach the
automatic buttonhole foot.

1. Groove
2. Pin

[2]

[2] Pull the button holder to the back (A), and place
the button in it. Push back the button holder
toward you (B) to hold the button.

3. Button holder

(A)

(B)

NOTE: If the button is extremely thick, make a test

buttonhole. If it is difficult to fit the button
through the test buttonhole, lengthen the
buttonhole by pulling the button holder back
to create a gap.

4. Gap

[3]

[3] Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it will

go.

5. Buttonhole lever

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10

[4]

12
11
8

[4] Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole
on the foot. Place the fabric under the foot and
lower the needle at the starting point of the
buttonhole mark. Then lower the foot.

6.
7.
8.
9.

Needle thread
Bobbin thread
Buttonhole mark
Starting point

NOTE: Make sure there is no gap between the slider

and spring holder, otherwise the left and right
length will be different.

9
6

10. Slider
11. Spring holder
12. No gap
13. Sewing gap

13

[5] Depress the foot control to sew a buttonhole.

[5]

The machine will stop when the buttonhole is

completed.

14

[6] [7]

[6] Raise the foot and cut the both needle and bobbin

15

threads leaving 10 cm (4) thread ends. Pull the

bobbin thread to draw the needle thread to the
wrong side of the fabric, and tie them together.

[7] Remove the fabric and place a pin just before the
bartack to prevent cutting bartack.
Cut the opening with the seam ripper.

[8]

14. Pin
15. Seam ripper
To repeat buttonhole sewing:

[8] Select the other pattern and re-select the

buttonhole by turning the pattern selector dial in
either 1 or 2 direction to reset for sewing the
next buttonhole.

16. Pattern selector dial

16
[9]

[9] After the buttonhole sewing is finished, push the

buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go.

17. Buttonhole lever

17

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To adjust the density of the buttonhole stitch:

Adjust the stitch density within a range of

Slide the stitch length lever toward 1 for coarser

stitches.
Slide the stitch length lever toward 0 for denser
stitches.
0

1. Stitch length lever

To adjust the stitch balance of the buttonhole:

If the stitches on each side are not balanced, adjust it
by the buttonhole pitch balance adjuster.

[1] Move the adjuster to the right (+), if the left side is
denser than the right side.
[2] Move the adjuster to the left (), if the left side is
coarser than the right side.

2 Buttonhole pitch balance adjuster

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Corded Buttonhole
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#1
R: Automatic buttonhole foot
Auto
4 ~ 6.5
0.5 ~ 1

* With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord

on the cord spur on the back of the buttonhole foot.

3
Auto

Use lace yarns or thick threads as filler cords.

[1] Bring the ends of the filler cord toward you under

[1]

the foot, and hook them into the forks on the front
of the foot to hold them tight.

1. Spur
2. Forks
3. Filler cord

3
[2] Lower the needle into the garment where the

[2]

buttonhole will start and lower the foot. Depress

the foot control and sew the buttonhole over the
cord.
NOTE: The sewing procedure is the same as the
automatic buttonhole.

4.
5.
6.
7.

7
4

Needle thread
Bobbin thread
Buttonhole mark
Starting position

5
[3]

[3] Remove the fabric and pull the left end of the cord
to tighten it. Cut the excess cord.

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Zipper Application
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#2
E: Zipper foot
Auto
0
1.5 ~ 2 (4 for basting)

3
Auto

To attach the zipper foot:

(1)

(2)

(1) Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right,
when sewing on the left side of the zipper.
(2) Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the left, when
sewing on the right side of the zipper.

1. Groove
2. Pin

[1]

Fabric preparation:

11
9

[1] Add 1 cm (3/8) to the zipper size. This is the

overall opening size.

10
8

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Right side of the fabric

8.

Zipper teeth

1 cm (3/8)
Opening size
Zipper size
Slider

9. Zipper tape
10. Wrong side of the fabric
11. End of the opening

[2]

16
15

14

[2] Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew
up to the end of the zipper opening, with a 2 cm
(13/16) seam allowance. Reverse the stitch to
fasten the seam. Baste along thezipper opening
with the stitch length 4 (0.4 cm).

12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

13

12

2 cm (13/16)
Zipper opening (Basting)
Reverse stitches
End of the opening
Seam

NOTE: Loosen the thread tension to one (1) for the

basting stitch.

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To sew:
[1] Fold up the upper seam allowance. Fold back the

[1]

bottom seam allowance to form a 0.3 cm (1/8)

fold. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin
it in place.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

4
5

[2]

Bottom fabric
End of the zipper opening
Slider
0.3 cm (1/8)
Wrong side of the upper fabric
Opening size
Fold
Basting stitches

[2] Attach the foot with the pin on the right. Sew
through all the layers from the end of the zipper
opening, guiding the zipper teeth along the edgeof
the foot.

[3] 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. Open the
zipper, then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of
the seam.

[3]
9

9. Slider
10. 5 cm (2)

10

[4]

[4] Close the zipper and open the upper fabric flat
over the zipper. Baste the upper fabric and zipper
tape together.

11. Basting stitch

12. Zipper tape

11

12

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[5] Detach the foot and re-attach it with the pin on the

[5]

left. Backstitch across the end of opening to 0.7 ~

1 cm (3/8). Turn the fabric 90 degrees and stitch
through the garment and zipper tape.
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. Unseam
the basting stitches.

14

13. Basting stitches

14. Backstitch (0.7~1cm)

13

[6]

[6] Open the zipper, then lower the foot and stitch the
remainder of the seam.

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Rolled Hem
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#2
D: Rolled hem foot
Auto
0
1.5 ~ 4

3
Auto

[1]

4
1

[2]

Trim off the corner of the fabric 0.5 cm (3/16) by

0.8 cm (5/16) to avoid a bulkiness of the hem at the
corner.
Fold the fabric edge twice 0.3 cm (1/8) wide and
6 cm (2 3/8) long.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Right side of the fabric

0.5 cm
0.8 cm
Curl of the foot

[1] Place the fabric aligning the hem edge with the
guide on the foot. Lower the foot and sew several
stitches while pulling both threads to the back.
Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric and
raise the presser foot. Insert the folded portion of
the fabric into the curl of the foot.

[2] Lower the foot and sew while lifting up the fabric
edge to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly.

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Blind Hem Stitch

1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#4
G: Blind hem foot
Auto
2~3
1~3

3
Auto

[1] Fold a hem with the wrong side up forming a

[1]

0.4 ~ 0.7 cm (3/16 ~ 5/16) allowance.

1. Wrong side of the fabric

2. 0.4 ~ 0.7 cm (3/16 ~ 5/16)
3. Overcasting

1
3

(1) On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw

edge should be overcast first.
(2) Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for
fine or medium weight fabrics.

[2]

[2] Place the fabric so that the needle just pierces the
folded edge when the needle comes over the
extreme left side. Lower the presser foot.

4. Folded edge

4
[3]

[3] Turn the guide screw to adjust the position of the

guide to match it with the folded edge. Sew guiding
the folded edge along the guide.

5. Guide screw
6. Guide

4
6
[4] Open the fabric after sewing is finished.

[4]

NOTE: If the needle pierces too far left, the stitches

will show on the right side of fabric.

7. Right side of the fabric

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SEWING APPLICATION AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Box Stitch
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#7
A: Zigzag foot
Auto
5 ~ 6.5
0.5 ~ 2

3
Auto

This stitch is used for joining heavy weight fabrics

such as interlining.
Overlap two raw edges and seam two layers together.

Two-point Box Stitch

1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#9
A: Zigzag foot
Auto
5 ~ 6.5
0.5 ~ 2

3
Auto

This stitch is useful to join elastic fabrics.

Overlap two raw edges and seam two layers together.

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Appliqu
1

6
Auto

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length
6. Foot pressure dial

#22
F: Satin stitch foot
Auto
3~5
Any (not necessary to adjust)
2

Baste or glue appliqu pieces on the fabric.

Stitch around the appliqu making sure the needle
falls along the outer edge of the appliqu.
When turning corners, lower the needle down into the
outer edge of the appliqu, and raise the presser foot
to pivot the fabric.

1. Applique
2. Edge of the applique

NOTE: After finish applique-sewing, raise the feed

dog for normal sewing.

Quilting
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#2
A: Zigzag foot
Auto
0 or 6.5
1.5 ~ 4

3
Auto

2
1

Insert the quilting bar into the opening on the back of

the foot holder.
Shift the quilting bar to the desired position.

1. Quilting bar
2. Hole
3. Seam spacing

Sew tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar to

keep a constant seam spacing.

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Pin Tucking
1

5
0

3
Auto

Machine setting
1. Pattern
#2
2. Foot
G: Blind hem foot
3. Thread tension
Auto
4. Stitch width
0 or 6.5
5. Stitch length
1.5 ~ 3
Pin tucking is used to decorate chest of blouses,
dress shirts etc.

Fold the fabric with wrong side together.

Position the fabric so that the needle pierces 0.1~ 0.2
cm (1/16) inside of the folded edge, and lower the
foot.
Turn the guide screw and move the guide next to the
folded edge. Sew guiding the folded edge along the
guide.
Open the fabric and press the tucks to one side.

4
2

1.
2.
3.
4.

Folded edge
Guide screw
Guide
0.1 ~ 0.2 cm (1/16)

Patchwork
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#5, #8
A: Zigzag foot
Auto
5 ~ 6.5
0.5 ~ 1.5

3
Auto

Seam two layers of the fabric with right side together.

Open the fabric flat and sew the pattern over the
seam line on the right side of the fabric.

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1. Right side of the fabric

2. Open the seam

Shell Tucking
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#6
F: Satin stitch foot
6~8
5 ~ 6.5
2~3

3
8

Fold the fabric in bias. Sew along the folded edge so

that the needle on the right swing just clear the folded
edge to form tucks.
Open the fabric with the right side up and press the
tucks to one side.

NOTE: You may need to adjust the needle thread

tension to achieve the best result.

Fagoting
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot

5
0

3
Auto

3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#8, 17
A: Zigzag foot or
F: Satin stitch foot
Auto
5 ~ 6.5
0.5 ~ 1.5 (for Pattern #8),
Any (for Pattern #17)

1. Fold under 1.5 cm (1/2) on each fabric edge and

press. Pin the two edges to a piece of paper
0.3 cm (1/8) apart.

2. Sew guiding the fabric so the needle catches the

folded edge on each side.

3. Peel off the paper from the fabric.

1. Right side of the fabric

2. Paper
3. Space (0.3 cm)

2
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Smocking
1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#20
A: Zigzag foot
Auto
3 ~ 6.5
Any (not necessary to adjust)

3
Auto

[1]

[1] Set the thread tension at 1 ~ 3, and stitch length

at 3 ~ 4, sew straight lines 1 cm (3/8) apart

across the area to be smocked.
Knot the needle and bobbin threads along one
edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute
gathers evenly.

1
4

1.
2.
3.
4.

[2]

1 cm (3/8)
Knot threads
Bobbin thread
Wrong side of the fabric

[2] Sew lines of the pattern between the straight

seams. Pull out the gathering stitches.

Scallop Stitch

5
0

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#11
F: Satin stitch foot
Auto
3 ~ 6.5
0.5 ~ 1

3
Auto

[1]

[2]

[1] Sew along the raw edge of the fabric leaving a

1 cm allowance.

[2] Trim off the allowance close to the stitches. Make

sure no to cut the stitches.

1. Right side of the fabric

2. Raw edge
3. 1 cm

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Decorative Satin Stitches

1

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width
5. Stitch length

#10-15
F: Satin stitch foot
Auto
3 ~ 6.5
0.5 ~ 1

3
Auto

Test the stitch on the actual fabric for the desired

patterns and adjust the stitch density for the
best sewing results.
NOTE: For fine and stretch fabrics, use an adhesive
type stabilizer or a piece of paper on the
wrong side of the fabric to prevent puckering.

Decorative Stretch Stitches

1

3
Auto

Machine setting
1. Pattern
2. Foot
3. Thread tension
4. Stitch width

5. Stitch length

#16-25
A: Zigzag foot
Auto
3 ~ 6.5
(0 or 6.5 for patterns #23, 24)
Any (not necessary to adjust)

As the fabric moves back and forth in the stretch

stitch sewing, guide the fabric carefully to keep the
seams straight.
NOTE: If patterns are uneven when sewing with a
particular fabric, adjust them with the stretch
stitch balancing dial (See page 38).

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Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may
vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as
sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.
Always make test sewing on a scrap piece of the
fabric that you wish to use.

1
(A)

(B) If the pattern is drawn out, turn the stretch stitch

balancing dial in the direction of .
NOTE: In normal sewing, set the dial to the neutral
position, i.e. the groove on the dial is centered with the standard setting mark.

2
(B)

(A) If the pattern is compressed, turn the stretch stitch

balancing dial in the direction of + .

1.
2.
3.
4.

Stretch stitch balancing dial

Standard setting mark
Groove
Correct shape

CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Replacing the Light Bulb
3
1

WARNINGS:
Turn off the power before replacing the light bulb.
The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down
before touching it.
To remove:
Remove the cap and setscrew. Remove the face plate.
Pull out the bulb from the socket.

2
4

To Replace:
Insert the bulb into the opening of the socket.
Attach the face plate with the setscrew, and attach the
cap.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Cap
Setscrew
Face plate
Lamp Socket
Light bulb

NOTE: Replace the bulb with the same type rated

12V, 5W. Always refer the part number
#000026002 when ordering a replacement
bulb.

38

Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog

[1]

WARNING: Raise the presser foot and needle, and

then unplug the machine.
DO NOT dismantle the machine other
than as explained in this section.

[1] Remove the needle and presser foot.

Remove the two setscrews and unhook the hook
to remove the needle plate.

[2]

1. Needle plate
2. Setscrew
3. Hook

[2] Take out the bobbin and bobbin holder.

4. Bobbin holder

[3]

[3] Clean the bobbin holder with the lint brush and
soft dry cloth.

[4]

[4] Brush out dust and lint from the feed dog and

clean the hook race with the lint brush.

5. Feed dog

[5]

[5] Wipe inside of the hook race with a dry cloth.

6. Hook race
NOTE: You may use vacuum cleaner.

6
Replacing Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate
[1]

[1] Insert the bobbin holder.

[2]

[2] Fit the knob next to the stopper in the hook race.
7. Stopper
8. Knob

8
7
[3]

[3] Insert the bobbin and attach the needle plate

aligning the hook.

NOTE: After cleaning the machine, make sure to
attach the needle and presser foot.

3
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Troubleshooting
Condition
The needle thread
breaks.

Cause

Reference

The needle thread is not threaded properly.

The needle thread tension is too tight.
The needle is bent or blunt.
The needle is incorrectly inserted.
The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the
presser foot when start sewing.
The threads were not drawn to the back after sewing.
The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle.

Page 12
Page 8
Page 9
Page 9

The bobbin thread

breaks.

The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder.

Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.
The bobbin is damaged and doesnt turn smoothly.

Page 11
Page 39
Change the bobbin

The needle breaks.

The needle is incorrectly inserted.

The needle clamp screw is loose.
The threads were not drawn to the back after sewing.
The needle is too fine for the fabric being used.

Page 9
Page 9
Page 17
Page 9

Skipped stitches

The needle is incorrectly inserted, bent or blunt.

The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn.
The blue tipped needle is not used for sewing stretch, very fine
fabrics and synthetics.
The needle thread is not threaded properly.
The poor quality needle is used.

Page 9
Page 9

Seam puckering

The needle thread tension is too tight.

The needle thread is not threaded properly.
The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn.
The stitch length is too long for the fabric.
Foot pressure is not adequate.

Page 8
Pages 11-12
Page 9
Make stitch shorter.
Page 7
Use stabilizer.

The cloth is not

feeding smoothly.

The feed dog is packed with lint.

The stitches are too fine.
The feed dog is not raised after drop feed sewing.

Page 39
Make stitch longer.
Page 7

Loops on the seams

The needle thread tension is too loose.

The needle is too thick or too fine for the fabric.

Page 8
Page 9

Fabric layers shift

Foot pressure is not adequate.

Page 7

The machine doesnt

work.

The machine is not plugged in.

Thread has been caught in the hook race.
The bobbin winder spindle is not returned to the left after bobbin
winding. (The machine is in bobbin winding condition)

Page 5
Page 39

The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.
The suitable interface material has not been used for the stretch or
synthetic fabric.

Page 25

Thread has been caught in the hook race.

Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder.

Page 39
Page 39

Buttonhole is not
sewn properly.
The machine is noisy.

Page 17
Page 17
Page 9

Page 9
Page 12
Change the needle

Page 10

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