Janome Memory Craft 12000 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
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.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.
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)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING READY TO SEW Programming a Pattern Combination ...................................... 60
Names of Parts ......................................................................... 1 Editing a pattern combination ................................................. 61
Standard Accessories ............................................................... 3 Startover key ........................................................................ 62
Extension Table ......................................................................... 5 Monogramming ....................................................................... 63
Accessory Storage .................................................................... 5 Programming a monogram .................................................. 64
Connecting the Power Supply ................................................... 6 Saving a Pattern Combination ................................................ 65
Controlling Sewing Speed ......................................................... 7 Opening a Pattern Combination .............................................. 66
Speed control slider ............................................................... 7 Sewing Application .................................................................. 67
Foot control ............................................................................ 7 Seaming ............................................................................... 68
Extra Wide Table ....................................................................... 7 Overedge ............................................................................. 69
Machine Operating Buttons ...................................................... 8 Blind hem ............................................................................. 70
Touch Panel Keys ..................................................................... 9 Shell tuck .............................................................................. 71
Setting the Spool of Thread .................................................... 10 Rolled hem ........................................................................... 72
Extra spool pin ..................................................................... 10 Zipper sewing ....................................................................... 73
Winding the Bobbin ................................................................. 10 Concealed zipper sewing ..................................................... 76
Removing the bobbin ........................................................... 10 Button sewing ....................................................................... 79
Winding the bobbin .............................................................. 11 Tacking ................................................................................. 80
Inserting the bobbin .............................................................. 12 Applique ............................................................................... 81
Threading the Machine ........................................................... 13 Patchwork ............................................................................ 82
Needle threader ...................................................................... 14 Quilting ................................................................................. 83
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ............................................... 15
Replacing Needles .................................................................. 16 CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Replacing the Presser Foot .................................................... 17 Common Setting Mode ........................................................... 87
Replacing the Foot Holder ...................................................... 18 Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode ............................................... 90
Replacing the Needle Plate .................................................... 20
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot .................................. 21 Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns ...................................... 94
Retractable Sewing Light ........................................................ 22
Optic Magnifier ........................................................................ 22 EMBROIDERY MODE
Automatic Foot Pressure Control ............................................ 22 Embroidery Unit ...................................................................... 96
Mode Selection ....................................................................... 23 Attaching the embroidery unit .............................................. 96
On-screen Help Movie ............................................................ 23 Extending the carriage arm .................................................. 97
Detaching the embroidery unit ............................................. 98
ORDINARY SEWING MODE Attaching the Embroidery Foot ............................................... 99
Ordinary Stitch Patterns .......................................................... 24 Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate ............................ 100
Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode ................................ 26 Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery .................................. 101
Utility Stitches .......................................................................... 28 Embroidery Hoops ................................................................ 102
Straight stitches ...................................................................... 28 Stabilizers .............................................................................. 103
Starting to sew ..................................................................... 28 Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop ............................ 104
Sewing from the edge of thick fabric .................................... 28 Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine ................... 105
Changing sewing direction ................................................... 28 Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs .................................. 106
Turning a square corner .......................................................... 28 Monogramming ..................................................................... 107
Securing seams ................................................................... 29 Function keys ..................................................................... 108
Cutting threads ..................................................................... 29 Programming a monogram ................................................ 109
Using the seam guide lines .................................................. 29 2- Letter monogram ............................................................ 110
Variety of straight stitches .................................................... 30 Editing a monogram ............................................................ 111
Sewing with the dual feed device ............................................ 31 Ready to Sew Window .......................................................... 112
U8 Basting ............................................................................... 32 Starting to sew embroidery ................................................... 115
Zigzag stitches ........................................................................ 32 Fringed flower designs ....................................................... 116
Variety of overcasting stitches .............................................. 33 Lace designs ...................................................................... 117
Manual Stitch Settings ............................................................ 34 Quilting designs .................................................................. 117
Cloth guide .............................................................................. 36 Editing Mode ......................................................................... 118
Other utility stitches ................................................................. 37 Free arm embroidery .......................................................... 125
Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches ......................................... 39 Border designs ................................................................... 126
Variety of buttonholes .............................................................. 39
B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole .............................................. 40 CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Manual settings .................................................................... 42 Embroidery mode settings .................................................... 128
Using the Stabilizer Plate ........................................................ 43
B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole ........................................... 44 FILE MANAGEMENT
Other buttonholes ................................................................... 46 Saving and Opening a File .................................................... 131
B13 Welted buttonhole (Bound buttonhole) ......................... 48 Saving a file ........................................................................ 131
Corded buttonhole ................................................................ 50 Creating a new folder ......................................................... 132
Specialty stitches .................................................................... 50 Deleting a file or folder ....................................................... 132
B15 Darning ......................................................................... 51 Opening the file .................................................................. 132
Fly stitches (B17 to B20) ...................................................... 52 Changing a name of the file or folder ................................. 133
Eyelets (B21 to B25) ............................................................ 52 Direct PC-Link ....................................................................... 133
Decorative Stitches ................................................................. 54
Quilting(Q) ............................................................................... 56 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
S1-S29 Decorative satin stitches ............................................ 57 Cleaning the Hook Area ........................................................ 134
Created stitches (CS) .............................................................. 58 Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide .............................. 135
Twin Needle Sewing ............................................................... 59 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 136
STITCH CHART .................................................................... 138

DESIGN CHART ................................................................... 141
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Names of Parts
q Top cover
y w Spool pin
e Spool holder (Large)
r Foot compartment
t Thread cutter
y Bobbin winder spindle
u Thread take-up lever
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q
!4
i Visual touch screen
o Knee lifter socket
!0 Feed balancing dial cap
i
!3 !1 Extension table
(accessory storage)
!2 Thread cutter/holder
!3 Face plate
!4 Retractable light
!2
!0 o
!1
@3
@2
@1 !5 Hook cover release button
!5 !6 Hook cover
@0
!7 Needle plate
!9 !8 Presser foot
!9 Presser foot holder
!6 @0 Thumbscrew
!8 @1 Needle threader
!7 @2 Buttonhole lever
@3 Needle clamp screw
@9 @4 Start/stop button
#0 @5 Reverse button
@8 @6 Auto-lock button
@5
@7 @7 Needle up/down button
@6 @8 Presser foot lifter button
@4 @9 Thread cutter button
#0 Speed control slider
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q Hand wheel
u w Dual feed balancing dial
e USB ports
r Power switch
t Power inlet
y Foot control jack
u Carrying handle
i Presser foot lifter
i
o Dual feed drive
!0 Embroidery unit socket
!1 Embroidery unit
o
!2 Carriage arm
q !3 Carriage arm release lever
!4 !4 Cover
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!2
!3
q q Semi-hard fabric cover

w Embroidery unit case
e Extra wide table
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Standard Accessories
q w e r t
q Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)
w Overedge foot M
e Satin stitch foot F
y u o !0 r Blind hemming foot G
t Zipper foot E
i y Concealed zipper foot Z
u Automatic buttonhole foot R
!1 i Stabilizer plate
o Rolled hem foot D
!4 !5 !6 !0 Open toe satin stitch foot F2
!2 !3
!1
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Darning foot PD-H
!2 Free motion quilting closed-toe foot QC
!3 Free motion quilting open-toe foot QO
!7 !8 !4 Free motion quilting zigzag foot QV
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!5 Button sewing foot T
@1 !6
@2 1/4” seam foot O
!7 Dual feed holder (twin)
!8 Dual feed holder (single)
@0
!9 !9 Dual feed foot AD (twin)
@0 Dual feed foot VD (single)
@1 Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD (twin)
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@4 @5 @2 Dual feed zipper foot ED (single)
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@3 Embroidery foot P
@4 Straight stitch needle plate

@5 Bobbins
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@6 Needle set
y @7 Screwdriver
@8 Lint brush
@9 Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)
#0 Quilting guide bar
@7 @8 #1 Spool holders (large)
@9 #0
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#2 Spool holders (small)

#3 Extra spool pin
#4 Scissors
#5 Button shank plate
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#7 #6 Touch panel stylus

#7 Cloth guide
#1 #8 Bobbin holder cleaner
#2
#5
#3
#4 #6
#8
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q Embroidery hoop SQ14 (with template)

w Embroidery hoop SQ23 (with template)
e Embroidery hoop GR (with template)
r Embroidery hoop FA10 (with template)
w t Magnetic clamps
q y Bobbin holder for embroidery
u Felts
i Stabilizers
o Bobbin thread for embroidery
!0 Optic magnifier
!1 Foot control
!2 Knee lifter
!3 Power cable
e !4 USB cable
!5 Instruction book
!6 Key icon reference chart
!7 Instructional video DVD
!8 Horizon Link CD-ROM (with installation guide)
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!0 !5 !6
!1
!2
!7
!8
!3 !4
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Extension Table
The extension table provides an extended sewing area
and can be removed for free arm sewing.
To remove:
Draw the table to the left.
To attach:
Slide the table on the base and push it to the right.
Free arm sewing

The free arm is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands,
pant legs or any other tubular garments.
It is also useful for darning socks or elbows.
Accessory Storage
The accessories can be conveniently stored in the
y q w compartment under the top cover and in the extension
table.
Under the top cover

e r q Zigzag foot A
t w Satin stitch foot F
q w e e Overedge foot M
r Blind hemming foot G
t Zipper foot E
y Touch panel stylus
r t y
In the extension table

Push up the latch to open the compartment cover.
q Latch
w Straight stitch needle plate (Place it upside down.)

q e Automatic buttonhole foot R (with stabilizer plate)
r Extra spool pin
t Bobbins
Other accessories can be stored in the compartment

under the cover.
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Connecting the Power Supply

First make sure the power switch is off.
Insert the machine plug into the power inlet.
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet and turn
q the power switch on.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Power inlet
NOTE:
Make sure to use the power cable that came with the
machine.
w If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds before
turning it on again.
If you wish to use the foot control, pull out the cord from
e the foot control and insert the pin connector into the jack
on the machine.
r Foot control cord
t Pin connector
Insert the machine plug of the power supply cable into the
power inlet.
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet, and turn
the power switch on.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the foot control cord beyond the red mark.
NOTE:
The foot control cannot be used in the embroidery mode.
WARNING:
When running the machine, always keep your eyes on
the sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
t as the thread take-up lever, hand wheel or needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug the
machine 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.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position of
the switch.
r For the U.S.A. and Canada only

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 does not fit
Operating Instructions:
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing
machine model MC 12000. contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
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Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed control slider

You can limit the maximum sewing speed in both the
ordinary sewing mode and embroidery mode with the
speed control slider according to your sewing needs.
To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the right.

To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the left.
The sewing speed can be changed while stitching.
Foot control
Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.
The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
NOTE:
The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the
speed control slider when the foot control is fully
depressed.
NOTE:
This machine is equipped with an automatic
shutdown safety feature to prevent overheating whenever
the machine is running overloaded. Follow the safety
instructions that appear on the visual touch screen.
Extra Wide Table
Peel off the backing paper from the rubber soles

and attach to the bottom of the legs
r q Rubber sole
w Leg
Attach the 4 legs to the table top with the setscrew.

Attach the table support to the underside of the
table by inserting the hooks into the slots.
e Setscrew
e r Table support
w Remove the extension table.

q
Place the assembled table on the machine.
Adjust the table height by turning the adjusting
screws.
t Adjusting screw
t
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Machine Operating Buttons

q Start/stop button
y Press this button to start or stop the machine. This button
can be used either in the ordinary sewing mode or
embroidery mode.
In the ordinary sewing mode, the machine starts running
slowly for the first few stitches it then runs at the speed
t set by the speed control slider.
The machine runs slowly as long as this button is being
pressed.
The button turns red when the machine is running, and
m
r green when it stops.
NOTE:
e The start/stop button cannot be used in the ordinary
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sewing mode when the foot control is connected.
w
w Reverse button
When sewing stitch pattern U1, U4, U9-12, Q1-3 or
BR1-10, the machine will sew in reverse as long as the
q
reverse button is pressed.
If stitch pattern U1, U4, U9-12, Q1-3 or BR1-10 has been
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selected and the foot control is not connected, the
machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the
reverse button is pressed.
If you press the reverse button when sewing any other
patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking
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stitches and automatically stop.
e Auto-lock button t Presser foot lifter button

When sewing stitch pattern U1, U4, U9-12, Q1-3 or The presser foot will go up or go down by pressing this
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BR1-10, the machine will immediately sew locking button.

stitches and automatically stop when the auto-lock button You can use also the presser foot lifter and knee lifter to
is pressed. raise and lower the presser foot.
When sewing all other patterns, the machine will sew to
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the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and

stop automatically. y Thread cutter button
The machine will trim the threads automatically after Press this button when you finish sewing to trim the
locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting option is threads. The needle bar and presser foot automatically
turned on (refer to page 90). rise after trimming the threads.
Refer to page 29.
r Needle up/down button
The machine will always stop with the needle down NOTES:
except when buttonholes, darning, tacking, eyelets or The thread cutter button does not function:
monograms are selected. - soon after turning on the power.
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down. - when the presser foot is raised with the foot lifter.
- when being pressed 4 times in a row.
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Touch Panel Keys
CAUTION:
Do not press the touch panel or visual touch screen with
hard or sharp objects like pencils, screwdrivers or the like.
Use the touch panel stylus included in the standard
accessories.
q Set mode key

Press this key to enter the setting mode. You can
customize the machine settings to your preference.
The machine settings for common settings, ordinary
sewing, embroidery and language selection are available
in this mode.
w Help movie key

Press this key to view the on-screen movie about the
essential operations.
y
t e Mode switch key

t
Press this key to enter into embroidery mode or to return
to ordinary sewing mode.
q w
r Lockout key
Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the
machine, replacing the accessories etc.
To reduce the risk of injury, all the buttons and keys
except for the presser foot lifter button are deactivated.
To unlock the machine, press this key again.
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r t Page keys
Press the page key to display the next page or previous
u page. Press and hold the page key to turn the pages
continuously.
y Touch bar
Press on the bar and slide to the right or left to display
the next page or previous page.
u Touch ring
Trace the ring clockwise or counterclockwise with your
finger tip or use the touch panel stylus to browse items
displayed on the visual touch screen.
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Setting the Spool of Thread

Open the top cover.
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin.
Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against
the spool of thread.
NOTE:
Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools
of thread.
Extra spool pin

Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin
without unthreading the machine while working on a
sewing project.
Insert the extra spool pin into the hole in the foot
compartment as shown.
Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the
spool with the spool holder.
NOTE:
The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle sewing.
Winding the Bobbin

z
Removing the bobbin
CAUTION:
Press the lockout key or turn the power switch off.
z Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and

remove the hook cover.
x Remove the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
NOTE:
Use the Janome plastic bobbins for horizontal hook
x
(marked with a “J”). Using other bobbins, such as
pre-wound paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems
and/ or damage to the bobbin holder.
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Winding the bobbin
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q
z Pull the thread from the spool.

w Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
into the guide slot.
q Guide slot
x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the

z x thread guide.
e Draw the thread to the rear and to the right around
w
and under the guide plate.
q Firmly pull the thread to the right while holding it
with both hands.
w Thread guide
e Guide plate
c Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from

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c the inside to the outside.
Turn the power switch on. Put the bobbin on the
bobbin winder spindle.
Push the bobbin to the right.
The LCD screen will show the bobbin winding sign.
r Hole
v Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and

start the machine.
v Stop the machine when the bobbin has wound a few
layers, and cut the thread close to the hole in the
bobbin.
NOTE:
Set the speed control slider to the fastest position.
b Start the machine again.

t Stop the machine when the bobbin is fully wound
and stops spinning.
b
Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position.
Remove the bobbin and cut the thread with the thread
cutter.
t Thread cutter
NOTE:
For safety purposes, the machine will automatically stop
1.5 minutes after starting bobbin winding.
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Inserting the bobbin

z
z Press the lockout key. Place the bobbin in the bobbin
holder with the thread running off counterclockwise.
q Lockout key
x q x Guide the thread into the front notch on the bobbin

holder.
w Front notch
c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the

c tension spring blades.
e Tension spring blades
v v Continue to draw the thread gently until the thread

slips into the side notch.
r Side notch
b b Pull out about 10 cm (4”) of thread to the rear.

Reattach the hook cover plate.
Press the lockout key to unlock the machine.
t Hook cover
NOTE:
The threading chart is shown on the hook cover for your
reference.
t
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Threading the Machine

x Press the needle up/down button to raise the take-up lever
z to the highest position.
Press the lockout key to lockout the machine. The presser
v foot will go down and the upper thread tension disks will
open.
q Lockout key
Pass the thread in the order from z to m.
m
b c
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z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
into the guide slot.
w Guide slot
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x Draw the thread to the left and around the corner of
x
the guide toward you.
e Pull the thread along the right channel.
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e Corner of the guide

r Right channel
r c Draw the thread down along the right channel and

c r around the bottom of the thread guide plate.
Pull the thread up along the left channel.
r Right channel
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t Thread guide plate

y y Left channel
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v v While holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw the

u thread up and to the back of the take-up lever. Draw
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the thread forward to draw it into the eye of the take-up
lever.
u Eye of the take-up lever
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b b Then pull the thread down along the left channel

n and through the lower thread guide.
m i Lower thread guide
o n Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide

from the left.
o Needle bar thread guide
m Thread the needle with the needle threader (refer to

the next page).
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Needle threader
NOTE:
z
The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle.
Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.
Make sure the machine is locked out.
z Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

q The threader hook comes out through the needle eye
w from behind.
q Threader knob
w Threader hook
x
x Draw the thread from the left to the right, under the left
guide, threader hook and right guide.
Draw the thread around the right guide toward you.
e Left guide
r Right guide
e r
c
c Raise the threader slowly so a loop of the thread is
pulled up through the needle eye.
t Thread loop
v
v Pull the thread loop to take the thread end out through
the needle eye to the rear.
NOTE:
The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.
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Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread
Press the lockout key to unlock the machine. The presser

z foot will go up.
z Hold the needle thread with your finger and press

the needle up/down button twice to pick up the
bobbin thread.
q q Needle up/down button
x Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the

x
bobbin thread.
c Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the rear under

c
the presser foot.
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Replacing Needles
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the
q machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the
needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.

Press the lockout key.
q Lockout key
w Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter-

clockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
w Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.
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e Flat side
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it

up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
screw firmly with a screwdriver.
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the

needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
r be consistent.
r Gap
Never use a blunt needle.
Fabric and Needle Chart

• For general sewing, use needle size
Fabric Thread Needle #11/75 or #14/90.
• Fine threads and needles should be used
Lawn Silk #80-100 for sewing fine fabrics.
#9/65-11/75 • In general, use the same thread for both
Fine Georgette Cotton #80-100
Blue needle needle and bobbin.
Tricot Synthetic #80-100
• Use a blue needle for sewing fine fabrics,
Sheeting stretch fabrics and buttonholes to prevent
Silk #50 skipped stitches.
Jersey #11/75-14/90
Medium Cotton #50-80 • Use a purple needle for sewing thick
Wool Red needle
Synthetic #50-80 fabrics, denims and across the hem to
Knit
prevent skipped stitches.
• Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or
Denim
Silk #30-50 fine fabrics to prevent seam puckering.
Heavy weight Tweed #14/90-16/100 • Always test the thread and needle size on
Cotton #40-50
Coating Purple needle a small piece of the same fabric you will
Synthetic #40-50
Quilting use for actual sewing.
NOTE: For embroidery:

1 x twin needle, 2 x blue needle (#11/75), 1 x red • In general, use a blue needle
needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple needle (#14/90) are • Use a red needle for dense stitch embroidery.
included in the needle case. • Janome bobbin thread for embroidery is
recommended for bobbin.
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Replacing the Presser Foot
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the
machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the
presser foot.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.

Press the lockout key.
q Lockout key
q
w
Raise the presser foot lifter.
w Presser foot lifter
Press the black lever on the backside of the foot holder.

The presser foot will snap off.
e Lever
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the lever, do not push it down.
y
Place the desired foot under the foot holder so that the
pin of the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the presser foot lifter to lock the foot in place.
r Pin
t t Groove
Each foot is marked with an identification letter.

r
y Identification letter
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Replacing the Foot Holder

w
Replace the foot holder, if you use the dual feed feet,
darning foot or embroidery foot.
CAUTION:
Press the lockout key to lockout the machine before
replacing the foot holder.
Removing the presser foot holder

q Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key and raise the presser foot with the
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presser foot lifter.
e q Lockout key
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Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the presser foot
holder.
e Thumbscrew
NOTE:
Use the foot holders included in the standard accessories
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only.
Attaching the dual feed holder

w Attach the dual feed holder to the presser bar.
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q Dual feed holder
Tighten the thumbscrew with your figers.

w Push the dual feed link to engage it with upper feed drive.
w Dual feed link
e Upper feed drive
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Lower the presser foot lifter. Lower the needle to the

lowest position by turning the hand wheel.
Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.
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Detaching and attaching the dual feed foot
Pull the foot toward you to remove it.
Insert the pins of the foot into the slits of the foot holder
and gently push the foot until it snaps into place.
q Pin
w Slit
Attaching the darning foot PD-H

q Attach the darning foot PD-H to the presser bar by putting
w the pin on the needle clamp screw.
q Pin
w Needle clamp screw
Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.
Attaching the embroidery foot P

Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from
behind.
Refer to page 99.
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Replacing the Needle Plate

Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing with the
dual feed foot and also when embroidering.
CAUTION:
Press the lockout key to lockout the machine before
replacing the needle plate.
Raise the needle and press the lockout key.

Press the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser
foot.
q
q Lockout key
Slide the extension table to the left to remove it.

Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle
plate will snap off.
w Needle plate release lever
A message will appear warning that the needle plate is

not secured.
Remove the needle plate to the right.
Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.

Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.
Push down on the mark of the needle plate until it locks in

place.
Make sure the warning message disappears and the

straight stitch is automatically selected.
Turn the hand wheel slowly and make sure that the
needle does not hit the needle plate.
Press the lockout key to unlock.
CAUTION:
Never press the needle plate release lever while running
the machine.
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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
The presser foot automatically goes down when you

begin sewing.
q However, you can raise and lower the presser foot with
the presser foot lifter button, the presser foot lifter or the
knee lifter.
q Presser foot lifter button
w You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4”) higher

than the normal up position by exerting more pressure
when lifting the presser foot lifter or knee lifter.
This helps you to place layers of thick fabrics or
embroidery hoops under the foot.
NOTE:
The presser foot cannot be lowered with the presser foot
lifter if the foot was raised with the presser foot lifter
button.
The knee lifter cannot be used in the embroidery mode.
Knee lifter
The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing
patchwork, quilting etc., since it allows you to handle the
fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.
w
Attaching the knee lifter
Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the
knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.
q Knee lifter
w Knee lifter socket
Adjusting the knee lifter

q
The angle of knee lifter can be adjusted to fit your knee.
Loosen the setscrew and slide the angle bar in or out to
adjust the angle of the knee lifter.
Tighten the setscrew to secure the angle bar.
e Setscrew
e r Angle bar
Using the knee lifter

Push the knee lifter with your knee to move the presser
foot up and down.
r The knee lifter controls zigzag width of the variable
zigzag (refer to page 85).
NOTE:
Do not touch the knee lifter while stitching, otherwise the
fabric will not be fed smoothly.
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Retractable Sewing Light

q In addition to the twin LED lights, the machine is
equipped with a retractable light.
Slide the arm toward you by pulling the small tab on the
arm. The light will turn on automatically.
Adjust the angle of the light to illuminate the working
area.
q Small tab
Push back the arm to turn the light off and store it.
CAUTION:
Do not hit or exert excessive force to the arm of the
retractable sewing light to avoid damage when it is
extended.
Optic Magnifier
Use the magnifier to get a larger view of the needle area.
Attaching the magnifier

w Hold the knob with your fingers and insert the pin into the
hole in the bottom of the face plate.
q
Push the magnifier up until it snaps to fit.
Adjust the angle to get the best view.
q Pin
w Hole
Removing the magnifier

If the magnifier is not in use, turn it to the left out of sight
or pull it down to remove.
CAUTION:
Do not use or leave the magnifier in the direct sunlight,
otherwise it may cause a fire or burn.
Do not hit or exert excessive force to the optic magnifier
to avoid damaging it when it is attached.
Automatic Foot Pressure Control

The presser foot pressure is automatically optimized for
each stitch pattern.
However you can adjust the foot pressure to suit your
specific sewing need in the setting mode (refer to page
91).
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Mode Selection
When you turn the power switch on, the visual touch
screen will show the ordinary sewing mode after a few
seconds.
The machine is set for straight stitch sewing.
NOTE:
After turning on the power, it takes several seconds to
q display the opening window.
(This is the required boot up procedure.)
To switch to the embroidery mode, first turn the power
m
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switch off then attach the embroidery unit (refer to pages
96-97).
Turn the power switch on and press the mode switch key.
q Mode switch key
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OK key or X key. Open the carriage arm and a warning
message e will appear. Press the OK key to switch to
the embroidery mode and the carriage will move to the
starting position.
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To switch back to the ordinary sewing mode, press the
mode switch key and follow the instructions in the
confirmation message.
On-screen Help Movie

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Press the help key to open the help movie menu.

You can view movies on 4 topics of essential operations
of the machine.
q Help key
Select the help topic by pressing the thumbnail and the

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movie window will open.
Press the play key to start the movie and press the pause
key to stop playing.
You can search the movie in forward or reverse direction
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by pressing the fast forward key or rewind key.

q
w Play key
e Pause key
r Fast forward key
t Rewind key
Press the return key to return to the beginning of the

movie.
y Return key
Press the X key to close the current window.
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ORDINARY SEWING MODE

q Ordinary Stitch Patterns
In the ordinary sewing mode, there are 6 catego-
ries available.
1. Utility stitches (U)
2. Buttonhole and specialty stitches (B)
3. Decorative and quilting stitches
4. Monogramming
5. Open file
6. Sewing applications
Press one of the icon keys to select the category.
NOTE:
In this manual, the pattern number refers to the
initial for each group or category.
For example pattern #15 in the buttonholes and
w specialty stitches is referred to as pattern B15.
q Utility stitches (U)

You can select utility stitches for seaming,
overcasting, blind hemming, basting and shell
tucking.
w Buttonholes and specialty stitches (B)

There are various styles of buttonholes, button
sewing stitches, darning, tacking, fly stitches and
eyelets available in this category.
e e Decorative and quilting stitches

This category consists of the following 10 groups.
Applique stitches (A)
(A) (H) Heirloom stitches (H)
Quilting stitches (Q)
Satin stitches (S)
(Q) (S) Bridge stitches (BR)
Decorative stitches (D)
Long stitches (L)
Pictograph stitches (P)
(BR) (D)
Play stitches (PL)
Created stitches (CS)
(L) (P)
(PL) (CS)
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r Monogramming
r You can program lettering as well as a
combination of characters and symbol pat-
terns.
t t Open file
You can open the pattern combinations saved
in the machine’s internal memory and USB
memory sticks.
y
y Sewing applications
You can select the appropriate stitch for a
specific sewing project and fabric type from the
designated applications in this category.
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Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Mode

q w e r
q Adjust key
Press this key to open the manual setting window.
You can adjust the settings of the stitch width, stitch
length, thread tension, cloth guide position, foot height for
pivoting etc. (refer to pages 34-36).
w Twin needle key

Press this key to set the stitch width for twin needle
sewing (refer to page 59).
The key will be grayed out if the selected pattern is not
suitable for twin needle sewing.
e Drop feed key

This key is available only with the utility stitch group.
Press this key to drop or raise the feed dog.
r Dual feed key

Press this key for dual feed sewing (refer to page 31).
t Program key
t y u i o !0 Press this key to program a pattern combination.
When this key is pressed, the cursor keys, delete key,
memory check key and save file key will appear.
y Vertical mirror image key

Press this key to sew a vertical mirror image of the
selected pattern.
u Horizontal mirror image key

Press this key to sew a horizontal mirror image of the
selected pattern.
The key will be grayed out if the mirror image is not
available for the selected pattern.
i Delete key
Press this key to delete the pattern from the pattern
combination.
o Memory check key

Press this key to view the stitch image of the entire
pattern combination.
!0 Save file key

Press this key to save the pattern combination as a file.
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!1 Letter size key

!1 !2 Press this key to select the letter size for monograms.
!2 Letter case key

Press this key to select upper case or lower case for
monograms.
!3
!4
!3 Cursor keys
Press one of the cursor keys to move the cursor up or
down.
!4 Startover key
This key will appear when you stop sewing.
If you stop sewing in the middle of a stitch pattern and

wish to sew the pattern again from the beginning, press
!3 this key before you start sewing.
Press this key once to startover from the beginning of the
current pattern, or press this key twice to startover from
the beginning of the first pattern of the combination (refer
to page 62).
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Utility Stitches
Straight stitches
Patterns U1 to U5 are straight stitches for seaming. Press
the pattern selection key for the desired stitch.
Starting to sew
Place 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 needle and bobbin threads towards the rear and
lower the foot.
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Press the start/stop button or foot control to start sewing.
Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide line letting
the fabric go naturally.
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q Start/stop button
Sewing from the edge of thick fabric

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The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the
horizontal position.
w This is helpful when you start sewing at the extreme edge
of thick fabrics or for sewing across a hem.
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Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you
wish to start sewing.
Lower the foot while pushing in the black button. The foot
is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping.
After a few stitches, the black button is released
automatically.
w Black button
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Changing sewing direction

Stop the machine and press the presser foot lifter button
to raise the presser foot.
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Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing

direction as desired.
Start sewing in a new direction.
NOTE:
If you turn on the foot up option in the adjustment
window, the presser foot will automatically go up when
the machine stops (refer to page 35).
Turning a square corner

To maintain a 5/8” seam allowance after turning a square
5/8” corner, use the cornering guide on the needle plate.
Stop sewing when the front edge of fabric reaches the
cornering guide lines.
Press the foot lifter button and turn the fabric 90 degrees.
Start sewing in the new direction.
e Cornering guide
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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.
q Reverse button
Press the reverse button once when sewing the

lock-a-matic stitch (pattern U2) or locking stitch (pattern
U3) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop
automatically.
w Cutting threads
To cut the threads after finishing sewing, press the thread
cutter button. The needle bar and presser foot will auto-
matically go up after trimming the threads.
w Thread cutter button
NOTES:
q
The thread cutter button does not function when the
presser foot is up.
Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut specialized
or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work
e
well.
To use the thread cutter on the face plate, remove the

fabric and draw it to the back.
Pull the threads up and slip them between the thread
cutter and face plate from behind.
Pull the threads toward you to cut.
e Thread cutter
Using the seam guide lines

The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover
help you measure seam allowance.
NOTE:
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance
from the center needle position in millimeters and inches.
Angle scale on the needle plate

The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120
degrees.
Use the broken lines when piecing the patchwork pieces
with the 1/4” seam foot O.
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Variety of straight stitches
U1 Straight stitch in center needle position

Use this stitch for seaming, rolled hemming etc.
U2 Lock-a-matic stitch
Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a
seam with backstitching.
When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse
button once.
The machine will sew four reverse stitches, four forward
stitches, and then stop sewing automatically.
U3 Locking stitch
This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch
is needed.
The machine will sew several locking stitches at the
beginning and continue sewing forward.
When you press the reverse button at the end of the
seam, the machine will sew several locking stitches in
place, then stop sewing automatically.
U4 Straight stitch in left needle position

Use this stitch to seam fabrics close to the edge.
U5 Triple stretch stitch

This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas
where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure
comfort and durability.
Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole
seams.
Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks
for extra strength.
U6, U7 Stretch stitches

These are narrow stretch stitches designed to eliminate
puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while
permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat.
Use U7 for seaming fine fabrics or stretch fabrics.
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Sewing with the dual feed device

Patterns U1 to U4 and Q1 to Q7 can be sewn with the
dual feed device.
The dual feed device is extremely effective when sewing

hard to feed materials such as PVC coated fabric or
leather.
It also eliminates layer slippage.
The following 4 types of dual feed feet are available in the
standard accessories.
q Dual feed foot AD (twin):
For regular sewing with dual feed
w Dual feed foot VD (single):

For sewing narrow areas with dual feed
e Dual feed quilt piecing foot OD (twin):

For 1/4” seam piecing with dual feed
r Dual feed zipper foot ED (single):

q w For zipper application with dual feed
Attach the desired dual feed foot to the respective dual

feed holder and attach them to the machine (refer to page
e r 18).
Press the dual feed key and select the desired pattern.
NOTE:
The patterns not suitable for dual feed sewing are grayed
out.
The dual feed key will gray out or not be indicated if you
selected a pattern not suitable for dual feed sewing.
Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at
the point where you wish to start.
Start sewing at medium speed.
When seaming plaid fabrics, match the plaids of the

upper and lower layers and pin them together.
Dual feed balancing dial

The dual feed balancing dial should be set at “0”,
however you may need to adjust the dual feed balance
depending on the type of fabric.
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Check the feed balance by test sewing on a scrap piece
of the fabric you intend to use.
(A): If the lower layer puckers, turn the dual feed

balancing dial toward “+”.
q (B): If the upper layer puckers, turn the dual feed

balancing dial toward “–”.
w q Upper layer
w Lower layer
e Dual feed balancing dial
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U8 Basting
See page 78 for sewing instructions.
Zigzag stitches
U9, U10 Zigzag stitches

Zigzag stitches are used for various sewing needs
including overcasting. These stitches can be used on
most woven fabrics.
A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique.
U11, U12 Multiple zigzag stitches

These stitches are used for mending tears.
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Variety of overcasting stitches
U11, U12 Multiple zigzag stitch: Zigzag foot A

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 adequate seam
allowance. After sewing, trim off the seam allowance
closer to the stitches.
U13 Overcasting stitch: Overedge foot M

This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and
overcast edges of fabrics.
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Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat.
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and
sew.
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U14 Knit stitch: Overedge foot M
This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as
synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the
greatest amount of elasticity and strength.
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For better results, use the zigzag foot A and sew leaving
an adequate seam allowance.
After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the
stitches.
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U15 Double overedge stitch: Overedge foot M

This stitch is excellent for fabrics that tend to fray
extensively such as linens and gabardines.
sew.
Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over
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the edge to insure that the fabric will not ravel.
U16 Overlock stitch: Overedge foot M

This stitch finishes the edges of fabric in a way similar to
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a commercial overlocking machine for a professional

look.
sew.
The stitch width cannot be adjusted.
U17 Overlock stitch: Overedge foot M

This stitch is used for overcasting knits and stretch
fabrics. Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot
and sew.
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Manual Stitch Settings

When you press the adjust key, the screen
q shows the manual setting window.
q Adjust key
You can alter the stitch width (or needle drop

position of the straight stitches), stitch length and
needle thread tension.
Press the “+” or “–” key beside the setting you
wish to change.
Altering needle drop position (straight

stitches)
Press the “+” key to move the needle drop
position to the right.
Press the “–” key to move the needle drop
position to the left.
Altering stitch width

Press the “+” key to increase the stitch width.
Press the “–” key to decrease the stitch width.
NOTE:
The adjustable range of patterns U6, U7, U9-U12
and U27 is 0.0 to 7.0.
Altering stitch length

Press the “+” key to increase the stitch length.
Press the “–” key to decrease the stitch length.
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Adjusting thread tension

This machine is equipped with automatic
thread tension control, which optimizes the
tension balance for the selected stitch pat-
tern.
Balanced thread tension
Straight stitch: Both needle and bobbin

threads interlock between the layers.
Zigzag stitch: The needle thread appears

slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.
However you may need to manually adjust

the tension balance depending on the sewing
conditions, or you can fine-tune the thread
tension to suit your preference.
q Press the “+” key if the tension is too loose.

w q w Press the “–” key if the tension is too tight.
Foot up for pivoting

If this option is turned on, the presser foot will
automatically go up when the machine stops.
This feature is very useful when turning
corners.
Press the foot-up key to turn this option on or

off.
q q Foot-up key
NOTE:
Height of the foot can be altered in the
ordinary sewing setting mode (refer to page
91).
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Cloth guide
CAUTION:
q Always leave sufficient space to the left of the machine
when using the cloth guide.
r Do not use the cloth guide when the buttonhole foot R
is attached.
e The extension table cannot be opened when the cloth
guide is in use.
w Attaching the cloth guide

Insert the pin on the cloth guide into the carriage hole.
Turn the attaching knob clockwise to secure the cloth
guide.
q Pin
w Cloth Guide
e Carriage Hole
r Attaching knob
Setting the cloth guide position

Press the adjust key to open the manual setting window.
Press the cloth guide key.
t Cloth guide key
The visual touch screen will show a warning message.

Press the OK key.
The cloth guide adjustment window will open.

Press the or key to move the cloth
guide to the desired position.
The cloth guide will move the distance indicated on the
key.
t The cloth guide position is indicated on the scale bar and
the distance from the center needle drop position is
indicated in millimeters or inches.
Press the OK key to register the setting and close the

cloth guide adjustment window.
NOTE:
The machine will not run if the cloth guide adjustment
window is open.
Press the default key to return the cloth guide to the

default position (15 mm or 5/8”).
y Default key
Make sure to return the carriage to the stored position by

pressing the cloth guide storage key and remove the
cloth guide after you finish sewing.
u Cloth guide storage key
Overcasting with the Cloth Guide

Select pattern U13 and use the overedge foot M.
u y Set the cloth guide position at 5.0 mm (7/32”) and sew.
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Other utility stitches

U18, U19 Blind hemming
U20 Shell tuck

U21 Visible hemming

Select pattern U21.
Fold and press a single hem. Place the fabric with the
right side up.
Sew along the fold at the desired depth.
Trim the excess on the wrong side.
U26, U27 Backward stitches

U26 and U27 are backward stitches.
Use these stitches if it is hard to guide the fabric while
pressing the reverse button.
The machine sews in reverse without pressing the
reverse button so that you can guide the fabric with both
hands.
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Buttonholes and Specialty Stitches
Variety of buttonholes
B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole

This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics.
The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot.
B2 Auto (Square) buttonhole

This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole, but you can
manually set the buttonhole size and the machine memorizes it to sew buttonholes of
the same size.
B3 Round end buttonhole

This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and
children's clothes.
B4 Fine fabric buttonhole

This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine, delicate fabrics such as
fine silk.
B5 Keyhole buttonhole
The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. It is also
suitable for larger and thicker buttons.
B6 Rounded keyhole buttonhole

This buttonhole is used for thicker buttons on medium weight fabrics.
B7 Tailored buttonhole
This durable buttonhole is used with thick buttons and heavy fabrics.
B8 Keyhole buttonhole (tapered reinforced end)

This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing, woven cloth etc.
B9 Keyhole buttonhole (heavy reinforced end)

This buttonhole is used for tailored clothing, jackets, particularly men's wear, woven
cloth etc.
B10 Stretch buttonhole

This buttonhole is suitable for stretch fabrics. It can also be used as a decorative
buttonhole.
B11 Knit buttonhole

This buttonhole is suitable for knit fabrics. It can also be used as a decorative button-
hole.
B12 Antique buttonhole

This buttonhole looks like the heirloom stitch. It has an attractive handmade appear-
ance and makes a nice decorative buttonhole.
B13 Welted buttonhole

This is a template pattern for the hand sewn welted (bound) buttonhole.
NOTE:
B3-B13 are sensor buttonholes and the sewing procedure is the same as for B1.
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B1 Sensor (Square) buttonhole
z Pull open the button holder of the automatic

buttonhole foot R, and place the button in the button
holder. Push it tightly against the button.
q Button holder
NOTE:
Use the blue needle for sewing buttonholes on fine to
medium fabrics.
x Attach the buttonhole foot. Raise the presser foot.

Insert a corner of fabric under the foot. Press the
needle up/down button twice. Remove the fabric to the
left to draw the threads to the left under the foot.
NOTES:
The buttonhole size is automatically set by placing a
z button into the button holder on the foot.
x Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric.
q Check the length of the test buttonhole, and adjust the
buttonhole length if necessary by turning the adjusting
screw on the buttonhole foot.
To increase the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting
screw to move the marker toward “L”.
To decrease the buttonhole length, turn the adjusting
screw to move the marker toward “S”.
w Adjusting screw
e Marker
c Place the fabric under the buttonhole foot. Lower the

needle at the starting point by turning the hand wheel.
w e Lower the buttonhole foot and pull down the
button hole lever as far as it will go.
r Buttonhole lever
c
v v Press the start/stop button to sew the buttonhole.
NOTE:
A warning message will appear and the machine will stop
automatically if you start the machine without pulling
down the buttonhole lever.
r Press the X key, pull down the buttonhole lever and start
again.
Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front
stopper, otherwise the buttonhole will be out of position or
the left and right lengths will be different.
t No gap
NOTE:
Use the stabilizer plate when sewing knits, stretch fabrics
or other unstable fabrics (refer to page 43).
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b The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the

b sequence shown. When the buttonhole is finished,
the machine will stop automatically with the needle in
the up position.
Press the thread cutter button and remove the fabric.
n Place a pin just below the bartack at each end to

n
prevent accidentally cutting the threads. Cut the
opening with the seam ripper. Use an eyelet puncher
to open a keyhole buttonhole.
m
m After you finish buttonhole sewing, push the
buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.
Patterns B3 to B13 are sensor buttonholes and the

sewing procedure is the same as for buttonhole B1.
However, the sewing sequence varies depending on the

type of the buttonhole.
Double layer buttonhole

To make a sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of button-
hole stitches over the previous stitches.
After the buttonhole is finished, simply start the machine
again.
Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever.
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Manual settings
Press the adjust key and the manual setting window will
open.
q Altering buttonhole opening width

Press the “+” key to make the buttonhole opening wider.
Press the “–’’ key to make the buttonhole opening
q narrower.
w Altering buttonhole width

w Press the “+” key to increase the buttonhole width.
Press the “–” key to decrease the buttonhole width.
e Altering buttonhole stitch density

e Press the “+” key to make the buttonhole stitches less
dense.
Press the “–” key to make the buttonhole stitches denser.
Press the OK key to register the settings.
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Using the Stabilizer Plate
Use the stabilizer plate when sewing knits, stretch fabrics

or other unstable fabrics.
z
z Insert the tab of the stabilizer plate q into the slot w
of the buttonhole foot.
q Stabilizer plate
w
w Slot
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q
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Attach the buttonhole foot to the machine.
Insert the fabric between buttonhole foot and stabilizer
plate. Press the needle up/down button twice and
remove the fabric to the left to draw both needle
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and bobbin threads between the foot and stabilizer
plate.
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c c Place the fabric between the buttonhole foot and

stabilizer plate. Lower the needle into the starting
point by turning the hand wheel.
Lower the foot and buttonhole lever.
Start the machine.
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NOTE:
The sewing procedure is exactly the same as that for B1
sensor (square) buttonholes.
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B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole
Pull the button holder all the way out.

Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric.
Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle at
the starting point.
Lower the foot and start sewing.
NOTE:
You do not need to pull down the buttonhole lever.
If you wish to sew a buttonhole longer than the size
permitted by the automatic buttonhole foot R, use satin
stitch foot F.
Step-1
Sew the left side up to the required buttonhole length and
stop the machine. Then press the reverse button.
Step-2
Start sewing again, and the machine sews back with a
straight stitch.
Stop the machine when you reach the starting point.
Then press the reverse button.
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Step-3
Start sewing again, and the machine sews the front
bartack and right side of the buttonhole.
Stop the machine when you reach the ending point.
Then press the reverse button.
Step-4
Start sewing again, and machine sews the back bartack
and locking stitches then stops automatically with the
needle in the up position.
When the buttonhole is finished, a message will appear.
To make the next buttonhole, position the fabric and start

sewing again. The message disappears and the machine
sews another buttonhole identical to the first one then
stops automatically.
To sew another buttonhole in a different size press the X

key.
NOTE:
To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to the instructions on
page 41.
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Other buttonholes
B3, B4 Round end and fine fabric buttonholes
The sewing procedure is the same as that of B1 square

(sensor) buttonhole (refer to page 40).
NOTE:
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.5 to 5.5.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.3 to 1.0.
B5-B9 Keyhole buttonholes
The sewing procedure is the same as B1 square (sensor)

buttonhole (refer to page 40).
Use an eyelet punch to open the keyhole buttonhole.
NOTE:
B10, B12 Stretch and Antique buttonholes

The sewing steps are as shown.
NOTE:
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.5 to 1.0 (B10),
from 0.5 to 2.5 (B12).
B11 Knit buttonhole

NOTE:
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B13 Welted buttonhole (Bound buttonhole)

A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or
patch of fabric to the buttonhole.
Welted buttonholes are particularly suitable for tailored
garments, but are not recommended for sheer or
w
delicate fabrics where the patch might show through or
add bulk.
z z Baste a patch to the garment fabric with the right

sides together.
q Wrong side of patch
q w Right side of garment fabric
m
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x x Select pattern B13.
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e Sew the welted buttonhole on both fabrics together.
Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the
patch out through the slit to the other side.
w Right side of garment fabric
q
e Right side of patch
es
r
c c Pull out the patch until the right side of the patch is
showing. Use an iron to press both corner ends until
they are squared off.
uid
r Wrong side of garment fabric
v e v Fold back each side of the patch to form buttonhole

lips.
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b r b Press both folds with an iron.

n n Baste both edges of the seam with a needle and

w thread by hand.
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m m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back

r
and forth beside the original seam to secure flaps of
the patch.
t Sew back and forth
t
, , Fold over the end of fabric and sew back and forth
q w three times over the triangular end.
r
. The patch should be cut 1 to 1.5 cm (7/16” – 5/8”)
.
r away from the hole. The corners should be cut
rounded off as shown.
e
t
⁄0 Place the facing on the wrong side of the garment
⁄0
y fabric. Mark the 4 corners with pins as shown.
t Facing
y Garment fabric
y
⁄1 Turn all the layers over and cut the buttonhole
⁄1
opening on the facing in the same way as step x.
Four marker pins show you the corner points on the
facing. Fold back each flap between the facing and
t
patch.
t Facing
y Garment fabric
y
⁄2 ⁄2 Stitch around the opening with a needle and thread as

shown.
t Facing
y Garment fabric
t
⁄3 ⁄3 The welted buttonhole is complete.

y Garment fabric
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Corded buttonhole
To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same
procedure as for B1 square (sensor) buttonhole.
Select pattern B1.

w
Place the button on the button holder on the buttonhole
foot.
Hook a filler cord on the spur on the front of the foot.
Bring the ends of cord toward back and under the foot.
Bring up the ends of the cord and insert both ends
between the ribs and metal plate.
q q Spur
w Metal plate
Set the stabilizer plate as necessary and attach the

buttonhole foot.
Lower the needle into the fabric where the buttonhole will
start.
Lower the foot and buttonhole lever.
Start the machine to sew the buttonhole over the cord.
The machine stops automatically when finished.
Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the

sewing threads only.
Cut the filler cord at both ends as close to the

buttonhole as possible.
NOTES:
Do not adjust the opening width wider than 0.8.
Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness
of the cord used.
To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to the instructions
on page 41.
Specialty stitches
B14 Button sewing
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B15 Darning
z
z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the
button holder all the way out.
x Start the machine and sew to the required length, then

press the reverse button. This sets the darning length.
Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.
q Required length
x c c Sew another layer of darning over the first layer, at a

right angle to it.
q
NOTE:
The maximum darning length is 2 cm (3/4”) and the
maximum width is 0.9 cm (3/8”).
0.9 cm
To sew the same size darning

When finished sewing, a confirmation message will
appear.
Simply start the machine to sew another darning in the
same size.
To sew the next darning in a different size, press the X
key.
To sew a shorter darning

Sew the first line to the desired length and stop the
machine.
Press the reverse button and start the machine again.
The machine will sew the rest of the darning and stop
automatically.
To adjust the evenness of darning stitches:

You can correct unevenness of darning stitches by
pressing the “–” or “+” key in the adjusting window.
If the left corner is lower than the right side, press the “–”
key to correct it, and vice versa.
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Fly stitches (B17 to B20)

The fly stitch is a triangle tacking stitch for use on a
zipper fly bottom and on the side pockets of men's pants.
Attach the satin stitch foot F.

q
To sew:
Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle at
the starting point.
Sew the stitch until the machine stops automatically.
q Starting point
Eyelets (B21 to B25)
The eyelet is used for belt holes, etc.
To sew:
Place the garment under the foot and lower the needle to
the starting point.
Sew until the machine stops automatically.
q Starting point
q Open the eyelet with an awl, puncher or pointed

scissors.
To correct the shape of an eyelet:

If the eyelet is open, press the “–” key.
If the eyelet overlaps, press the “+” key.
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Decorative Stitches
The patterns in this section are classified into 10 groups.
These patterns are programmable and you can make a
pattern combination.
Applique stitches (A): 2 pages

Stitches in this group are for applique.
(Refer to page 81.)
Heirloom stitches (H): 3 pages

This group provides heirloom stitches and cross stitches
for craft sewing and home décor.
Quilting stitches (Q): 5 pages

Stitches in this group are for patchwork and quilting.
(Refer to pages 82-85.)
Satin stitches (S): 2 pages

The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times
their original length while the stitch density remains the
same.
(Refer to page 57.)
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Bridge stitches (BR): 1 page

Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches
after a stitch pattern.
The number beside the stitch image on the straight stitch
key indicates the stitch count of a programmable unit.
Patterns BR9, BR10 and BR12 will inherit the needle
drop position and stitch length of the previous pattern in
the programmed pattern combination.
Decorative stitches (D): 8 pages

More than 100 attractive patterns are available in this
group.
Long stitches (L): 2 pages

Patterns in this group are ideal for decorating garments
and for adding border trims.
Pictograph stitches (P): 2 pages

Play stitches (PL): 1 page
There are many cute designs, fancy motifs and
calligraphy available in these groups.

In this section, you can select original stitch patterns
created with Stitch Composer.
Refer to page 58 for how to transfer created stitch
patterns from the PC to the machine.
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Quilting(Q)
Using the quilting guide bar

w
q The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel,
evenly spaced rows of stitches.
Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the back of
the foot holder. Slide the quilting guide bar and set it to
the desired spacing.
w q q Quilting guide bar
w Hole
Sew rows of stitches while tracing the previous row of

stitches with the quilting guide bar.
Q1-Q3 Patchwork piecing

Patterns Q1 to Q3 are special stitches for seaming
patchwork pieces.
Patterns Q2 and Q3 are for patchwork piecing with 1/4”

q and 7 mm seam allowances respectively.
Use the 1/4” seam foot O or dual feed quilt piecing foot
OD.
Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Sew
while guiding the edge of fabric along the guide.
q Guide
Q72-Q77 Hand-look quilt stitches
Patterns Q72 to Q77 are special stitches for quilting

which look like hand sewn stitches.
Use a transparent nylon thread for the needle and

ordinary sewing thread for the bobbin.
The bobbin thread is pulled up on the right side of the
fabric and the stitches look as if they were sewn by hand.
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S1-S29 Decorative satin stitches
q Patterns S1 to S29 are decorative satin stitches for

which the pattern length can be elongated without
changing the stitch density.

q Adjust key
Press the “+” key to elongate the stitch pattern.

w “+” key (elongation)
To reduce the elongation ratio, press the “–” key.

e “–” key (elongation)
Press the OK key to register the elongation ratio.

r
The pattern can be elongated up to 5 times the original
length.
w The elongation ratio is indicated in the box.
e r Elongation ratio
You can also alter stitch density and stitch width.
X1 X2 X3 X4 X5
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Original stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer are

saved in this group.
Insert the USB memory containing the original stitch

patterns and press the import key.
q Import key
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Select “USB1” or “USB2” and the folder list will appear.
Select the desired folder to open and the file list will
appear.
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Select the desired file and the original stitch pattern is

saved and the pattern selection key is created.
You can select, program and sew these patterns the

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same way as with the built-in stitch patterns.
To delete the pattern, press the delete key and select the
pattern to delete.
w A confirmation message will appear. Press the OK key to
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delete the pattern.

w Delete key
NOTES:
Up to 30 patterns can be saved in this group.
Twin needle and horizontal mirror options are not
available for the created stitches.
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Twin Needle Sewing

v Some of the utility stitches and decorative stitches can be
sewn with a twin needle.
w
x z
Replace the needle with the twin needle supplied with the
CAUTION:
Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key before
changing the needle.
Do not use twin needles other than one included in the
standard accessories, otherwise the needle may hit the
c needle plate, foot or hook and break.
q Lockout key
Insert the extra spool pin into the hole in the foot storage
compartment.
Place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin and fix the
spool with the spool holder.
w Extra spool pin
b
Draw both threads from the spools and pass them
through the threading points from z to b .
Make sure that the two strands of thread from the spools
do not get tangled.
NOTE:
q Threading from points 1 to 5 is the same as for a single
e
needle (refer to page 13).
Slip one of the threads through the needle bar thread

guide on the left, and the other one on the right.
Thread the needles from front to back.
NOTE:
The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle.
Press the twin needle key and select the desired pattern.
Patterns not suitable for twin needle sewing cannot be
selected (pattern selection keys are grayed out).
Buttonholes and specialty stitches, monogram and
sewing application cannot be selected.
e Twin needle key
NOTES:
When you sew patterns with the twin needle, test the
stitches first before you sew on the garment.
Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle
sewing.
Use the threads #60 or finer.
When changing the sewing direction, raise the needle
and presser foot then turn the fabric (foot up for pivoting
option is not available when the twin needle is selected).
After twin needle sewing is finished, press the twin

needle key and the warning message will appear.
Press the OK key and replace the twin needle with a
single needle.
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Programming a Pattern Combination

q w e t The patterns in the decorative stitch category and
monograms can be programmed to make a pattern
combination.
Press the program key and select as many patterns as

r you wish to program.
You can program up to 100 patterns in each combination.
The images of programmed patterns are shown on the
left side of the LCD screen.
q Program key
Mirror image of patterns

To sew or program the pattern as a mirror image, press
the vertical mirror key or horizontal mirror key, then
select the desired patterns.
w Vertical mirror key
r
e Horizontal mirror key
NOTE:
Mirror image key is grayed out if the selected pattern
cannot be turned over.
To view the entire pattern combination, press the cursor

key to scroll over the pattern combination or press the
memory check key to show the entire pattern
combination at a glance.
r Cursor keys
t Memory check key
Bridge Stitches
Bridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitches
after a stitch pattern.
If you want more space between French knots (D6), for
example, insert pattern BR10 after pattern D6.
Four counts of straight stitches are added to pattern D6.
NOTE:
Patterns BR9, BR10 and BR12 will inherit the stitch
length and needle drop position of the previous pattern in
the pattern combination.
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Editing a pattern combination

w
Deleting the pattern
The pattern before the cursor or shown in red is deleted
by pressing the delete key.
q Cursor
w Delete key
To delete a pattern in the middle of a combination, press

the cursor key to select the pattern you wish to delete.
e The stitch image of the selected pattern turns red. Press
the delete key to delete the selected pattern.
e Cursor key
r r Selected pattern
Inserting the pattern

Press the cursor key to select the pattern next to where
you wish to insert a pattern. Enter the desired pattern to
insert it before the selected pattern.
t Inserted pattern
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Startover key
This is a 2-way function key to start sewing a pattern
combination over from the beginning.
When you stop sewing a pattern combination, the

q
startover key is activated.
w
The key shows a triangle and single bar that means the
w machine will start over from the current pattern.
When you press the startover key, the key will change
and show a triangle and double bar that means the
machine will start over from the first pattern of the
combination.
Current pattern startover

If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the
current pattern, press the startover key once and start the
machine.
e q Startover key (current pattern)
w Current pattern
First pattern startover

r
If you wish to start sewing from the beginning of the first
pattern of the combination, press the startover key twice
and start the machine.
e Startover key (first pattern)
r First pattern
Checking pattern combination length

You can check the total length of the pattern combination
by pressing on the stitch image indicated in the left
window.
The readout of the total length is a theoretical value and

the actual length may vary depending on sewing
conditions.
If the actual length differs considerably from the readout,

measure the actual length and enter the nearest value by
pressing the “+” or “–” key.
q Actual length
The readout is adjusted automatically when calculating

q
the length of other pattern combinations.
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Monogramming
You can program letters and symbol designs for
monogramming.
Press the monogram key and the font selection window

will open.
q q Monogram key
You can select one of 3 fonts and symbol designs.

Select the desired font or symbol by pressing the
corresponding key.
m
w Block font key
e Script font key
w r Broadway font key
t Symbol key
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The monogram mode window will open.
r
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t
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Function keys
u i o !0 !1 y Cursor key
Press the cursor key to move the cursor up or down.
u Letter size key

Press this key to select the full size (L) or small size (S).
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i Letter case key

y
Press this key to select the upper case or lower case.
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o Delete key
Press this key to delete the selected character or symbol
(refer to page 61).
!0 Memory check key

Press this key to view the entire monogram (refer to
page 60).
!1 File save key

y Press this key to save the monogram as a data file (refer
to page 65).
NOTE:
Numbers, signs and European letters are available on
pages 2 through 5.
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q Programming a monogram
Simply enter the characters by pressing the
corresponding keys to program a monogram.
Example 1: “Quilt” in Block font
Select Block font. Enter “Q”.
Press the letter case key to select lower case.

q Letter case key
Enter “u”, “i”, “l” and “t”.
Example 2: “ Café” in Broadway font
Press the monogram key and select symbol.

Enter a hollow heart.
Press the monogram key and select Broadway font.

Enter “C”.
Press the letter case key and select lower case letters.
Enter “a” and “f”.
Press the next page key to go to page 4 of 5.

Enter “é”.
NOTES:
Use a blue tip needle for sewing a monogram.
Apply a tear away backing to fine fabrics or stretch
fabrics.
Test sew to check the sewing results.
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Saving a Pattern Combination

The pattern combination and monogram can be saved
q as a file in the machine’s internal memory or the USB
memory stick.
The machine has two USB ports for memory sticks.
Press the save file key after programming a pattern

combination, and the save file window will open.
q Save file key
Select the location to where you wish to save the pattern

combination.
w e The “Ordf” folder is shown.
Select the “Ordf” folder and the file name is assigned

automatically starting from M_001.....in order.
Press the OK key to save the file under the assigned
name.
w File name
If you wish to assign a unique name to the file, press the

rename key and the keyboard window will open.
e Rename key
Enter a new name and press the OK key to change the

file name.
NEW
Press the OK key and the file is saved under the new
name.
r
Creating a new folder
Select a location for a new folder and press the new
folder key. The keyboard window will open.
Enter a folder name and press the OK key.
The new folder is created under the assigned name.
r New folder key
t
Changing the folder name or file name
Press the rename key and select the folder or file for
which you wish to change its name. The keyboard
window will open.
Enter the new name and press the OK key.
The name of the folder or file will change.
t Rename key
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Opening a Pattern Combination

You can open the pattern combination and monogram
saved in the machine’s internal memory or the USB
q
memory stick.
Press the open file key and the open file window will
open.
q Open file key
Select the memory location, either the machine’s internal

memory or a USB memory stick.
The “Ordf” folder will appear.
NOTE:
If you created any folders before, those folders will also
appear.
Select the desired folder and the file list will appear.
Select the desired file.
The screen will return to the ordinary sewing window

showing the saved pattern combination or monogram.
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Sewing Application
Sewing application is a unique feature that provides you
with 12 useful sewing applications.
Press the sewing application key and the sewing

application menu will open. Press the next page key to
q w show the second page of the menu.
The 12 sewing applications are as follows:

q Seaming
w Overedge
e r
e Blind Hem & Shell Tuck
r Rolled Hem
t Zipper Sewing
y Gathering
t y
u Basting
i Button Sewing
o Tacking
u i !0 Applique
!1 Patchwork
!2 Quilting
o !0
!1 !2
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Seaming
There are 4 types of stitches for seaming in this group.
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q Woven
q
Straight stitches for seaming regular woven fabrics.
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w Stretch/Knit
w Narrow stretch stitches for seaming stretch or knit
fabrics.
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Short straight stitches for seaming curved line.
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r Topstitching
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Long straight stitch for topstitching with thick threads.
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Overedge
q Woven
Overcasting stitch for regular woven fabrics.
w Stretch/Knit
Knit stitch for finishing raw edges of stretch or knit
fabrics.
q w e Woven
Overlock stitch similar to a professional overlocker stitch.
r Heavy
e r Double overedge stitch for preventing raw edges of
linens and gabardines from ravelling.
q w Refer to page 33 for how to sew.
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Blind hem
Select “Blind Hem”.

The following 2 options are available.
q Woven
For blind hemming regular woven fabric
w Stretch/Knit
For blind hemming stretch or knit fabric.
r
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e To sew:
(A) (B)
Attach the blind hem foot G.
Fold the fabric to form a hem leaving a 0.5 cm (1/4”)

allowance as shown.
e 0.5 cm (1/4”)
(A)Medium to heavy fabrics: The raw edge should be

overcasted.
(B)Fine fabrics: Fold the raw edge 1 cm (1/2”).
r 1 cm (1/2”)
Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side
y
of the guide on the foot. Lower the presser foot.
t The needle should just pierce the folded edge when it
comes over to the left side.
Adjust the position of the needle drop if necessary.
Sew guiding the fold along the guide.
t Fold
y Guide
After sewing is finished, open the fabric flat.

The seam on the right side of the fabric is almost
invisible.
Adjusting the needle drop position

Press the “+” key in the upper row to move the needle
drop positions to the left.
Press the “–” key in the upper row to move the needle
drop positions to the right.
Press the OK key to register the settings.
The needle drop position will change, while the stitch

width (2.8 mm) remains consistent.
The distance between the left needle drop position and
guide of the foot is indicated in millimeters.
NOTE:
2.8 mm
You can alter the stitch width by changing the right
needle drop position.
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Altering blind hem stitch width

Press the “+” key in the lower row to increase the stitch
width.
Press the “–” key in the lower row to decrease the stitch
width.
NOTE:
You can move the left needle drop position with the “+” or
“–” key in the upper row.
Shell tuck
Select “Shell Tuck”.

The following 3 options are available.
q Small
Narrow shell tuck stitch
w Medium
Medium width shell tuck stitch
e Large
Regular shell tuck stitch
q w e
To sew:
Use a light weight fabric (Tricot, for example).

Fold the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on the fold.
Allow the needle to barely clear the folded edge to create

a shelled edge.
If you sew shell tucks, space the rows at least 1.5 cm

(5/8”) apart.
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Rolled hem
q Straight Stitch
Rolled hemming with straight stitch
w Zigzag Stitch
Rolled hemming with narrow zigzag stitch
q w
e 4 mm & 6 mm
Rolled hemming using optional rolled hemming feet D1
and D2
To sew:
Attach the rolled hem foot D.
0.3 cm 5 cm
Fold the fabric edge twice to form a hem, 0.3 cm (1/8”)
wide and 5 cm (2”) long then press.
Place the fabric aligning the hem edge with the guide of
the foot. Turn the hand wheel to lower the needle to the
starting point.
Lower the foot and sew several stitches slowly while
pulling on the threads to assist feeding the fabric.
Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric.
Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the fabric
into the curl of the foot.
Lower the foot and sew while lifting the edge of the fabric
to keep it feeding into the curl smoothly and evenly.
0.6 cm
NOTE:
Trim the corners 0.6 cm (1/4”) to reduce bulk.
0.6 cm
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Zipper sewing
q Lapped zipper (Zipper 1)

Lapped zipper application with the zipper foot E
q w w Lapped zipper (Zipper 2)

Lapped zipper application with the dual feed zipper foot ED
e e Concealed zipper (Zipper 3)

Concealed zipper application
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Lapped zipper sewing
Press the lapped zipper icon and the zipper sewing
window will open.
Press the sewing step icon so the machine setting will be
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es automatically suited for each sewing step.
Fabric preparation
r Add 1 cm (3/8˝) to the zipper size. This is the overall
opening size.
Mark the end of opening.
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q Zipper size
w Opening size
w q e 1 cm (3/8”)
r End of opening
Attach the zigzag foot A.

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Lock-a Matic
Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the
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end of the opening leaving a 2 cm (3/4”) allowance.

t 2 cm (3/4”)
Basting
Basting
Baste the zipper opening.
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Sew left side

Attach the zipper foot E.
Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam
allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) fold.
q Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place.
q 0.2-0.3 cm (1/8”)
w w Zipper teeth
e Fold
Opening size
Lower the foot onto the topside at the bottom of the

zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the
fold and the zipper tape.
Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the
bottom edge of the foot.
Sew through all layers next to the fold.
Stop 5 cm (2˝) before zipper foot E reaches the slider on

the zipper tape.
r 5 cm (2”)
Raise the foot and open the zipper. Lower the foot and
stitch the remainder of the seam.
r
Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the
right side of the fabric facing up.
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Basting
Replace the foot with the zigzag foot A.
q
Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.
q Basting
Sew right side

Replace the foot with the zipper foot E.
Backstitch across the end of opening to 1 cm (3/8˝).
Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding the
zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot.
1 cm Stop about 5 cm (2˝) from the top of the zipper.
Lower the needle into the fabric, raise the foot and
remove the basting stitches.
w w Basting stitches
Open the zipper and move the slider to the rear of the
foot.
Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam

making sure the fold is even.
q
Remove the basting stitches.
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Concealed zipper sewing

Press the concealed zipper icon and the window will
show the step-by-step icon keys.
Prepare a concealed zipper 2 cm (3/4”) longer than the

opening size.
Press the sewing step icon so the machine settings will

be automatically suited for each sewing step.
w
e
Lock-a-Matic
Attach the zigzag foot A. Place the right sides of the
fabric together and sew to the end of the opening with a
2 cm (3/4˝) seam allowance. Press the reverse button to
Basting lock the seams.
q End of opening
w 2 cm (3/4”)
Lock-a-Matic
q Basting
Baste the opening 0.3 cm (1/8”) inside of the seam line.
e 0.3 cm (1/8”)
r
y Place the right zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in
place.
t
Fold up the left seam allowance to the bodice. Open the
zipper and put it on the right seam allowance with the
back side up.
r Zipper teeth
t Fold
y Left seam allowance
Right of teeth
Attach the concealed zipper foot Z.
Raise the zipper teeth on the right and lower the foot so
i the left groove of the foot catches the zipper teeth.
Stitch through the zipper tape and fabric up to the end of
the opening.
Reverse the stitches to secure the seam.
u Left groove
u i Zipper tape
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Stitching tape
Raise the foot and close the zipper.
Replace the foot with the zipper foot E.
Turn and fold the bodice to the right. Seam along the
edge of the left zipper tape and reverse the stitches 2 cm
(3/4”) before the zipper bottom.
2 cm (3/4”)
Press the next page key to go to the next step.
Stitching tape
Turn and fold the bodice to the left. Seam along the edge
of the right zipper tape and reverse the stitches 2 cm (3/
4”) before the zipper bottom.
2 cm (3/4”)
Left of teeth
Raise the foot and replace it with the concealed zipper
foot Z.
Remove the basting stitches.
Open zipper and insert the pull tab between fabric and
q zipper tape to allow the slider to reach the stopper.
e q q Pull tab
w Raise the zipper teeth on the left and lower the foot
so the right groove of the foot catches the zipper teeth.
Stitch through the zipper tape and fabric up to the
end of the opening. Reverse the stitches to secure
r the seam.
0.3 cm w Zipper teeth
e Groove
Slide up the stopper to 0.3 cm (1/8”) below the end of the

opening and fasten the stopper with pliers.
r Stopper
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Gathering
In addition to the regular gathering stitch, this section
offers you a special stitch for easing sleeve tops.
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Easing a sleeve top
Sew a pair of lines, 3 mm (1/8”) apart, along the edge of
the sleeve top.
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Pull the bobbin threads to contract the sleeve top
carefully, matching it with the armhole size.
Make sure not to make gathers in the sleeve top.
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Basting
There are 2 basting stitches available in this section.
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Basting (Auto)
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This stitch is used for basting zipper tape or fitting of

garments.
Sew in the same way as that for straight stitch sewing.
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Basting (Manual/Quilting)
Attach the darning foot PD-H.
When basting is selected, the feed dog lowers
automatically.
NOTE:
Refer to page 19 for how to attach the darning foot PD-H.
To sew
Hold the fabric taut and depress the foot control.
The machine will make one stitch and stop automatically.
Slide the fabric to the rear for the next stitch.
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Button sewing
When attaching a button to thick fabric, you need to make

a shank by using the button shank plate.
The feed dog lowers automatically when selecting the

button sewing section.
Attaching the button sewing foot T

Make sure to press the lockout key to lock the machine.
Insert the rear pin of the foot into the rear groove of the
foot holder.
q Rear pin
w w Rear groove
q
Gently lower the presser foot lifter while holding the foot
with your finger to fit the foot. Press the lockout key to
unlock the machine.
Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle into the
left hole of the button by turning the handwheel with your
hand.
Insert the button shank plate under the button.
Lower the foot to hold the button in place, aligning the
direction of the button.
e Button shank plate
e
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel until the
needle bar swings to the right.
Press the “+” or “–” key so the needle enters into the right
hole of the button.
Start sewing and continue until the machine stops

automatically.
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Remove the fabric from the machine.
Cut the all threads leaving at least 10 cm (4”) tails.

Trim the threads at the beginning close to the fabric.
Pass the needle thread at the end of stitching through the

t left hole in the button, between the button and fabric.
Pull the needle thread to bring the bobbin thread up to
the right side of the fabric.
r Needle thread at the end
t Bobbin thread
Wind the threads to form a shank and knot them

together.
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Tacking
Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt
carriers where extra strength is needed.
There are 3 auto tacking sizes and manual tacking

available.
Auto tacking
Lower the needle at the starting point and start sewing.
The machine will sew the tack of the selected size and
stop automatically when it is finished.
q Starting point
Manual tacking
Start the machine and sew to the required length, then
w
press the reverse button. This sets the tack length.
Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.
w Required length
w
NOTE:
The maximum length of tacking is 1.5 cm (5/8”).
To sew the same size tack

To sew another tack in the same size, simply start the
machine and sew until the machine stops automatically.
To sew the next tack in a different size, press the X key.
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Applique
There are 6 types of applique stitches available in this

section.
M R The letter above the stitch image denotes the baseline of

the needle drop position.
M: Middle (center)
R: Right
The baseline can be adjusted without changing the stitch

width by pressing the “+” or “–” key on the bottom row.
q Pivoting at applique corners

When sewing an applique with sharp corners, you may
turn on the “Foot up for pivoting” option so that the
presser foot automatically goes up when the machine
stops.
Press the foot-up key to turn on this option
q Foot-up key
NOTE:
Make sure to stop the machine with the needle drops at
the outer edge of the applique.
Starting over from the corner

Press the startover key before sewing in the new
direction to sew from the beginning of the pattern.
e
w Startover key
Two options of startover are available for applique

stitches. Press the cornering key to select normal
w startover or cornering startover.
The key icon will change to show which option is being
selected when pressing the key.
e Cornering key
Normal startover:
Sew a locking stitch then start sewing from the beginning
of the pattern.
Cornering startover:
Start sewing from the beginning of the pattern without a
locking stitch.
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Patchwork
Patchwork piecing
There are 3 stitches for seaming patchwork pieces in
this section.
The default stitch length is set at 1.8 mm, ideal for

patchwork piecing, but you can fine tune the stitch length
by pressing the “+” or “–” key.
Attach 1/4” seam foot O, which helps you to keep a

constant 1/4” (6 mm) seam allowance.
Put 2 pieces of fabric with right sides together.
Place the patchwork pieces under the foot so that the
edge of the fabric matches the guide on the presser foot.
w q Edges of fabric
w Guide on the 1/4” seam foot O
q
When you stop the machine, a message will appear.

Press OK key and the machine memorizes the seam
length to sew another piece of the same length.
Press the X key to sew in a different size.
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Quilting
In this section, 6 types of useful stitches for quilting are

available.
q w
q Straight stitches (with dual feed)
w Clasp stitches
e r e Free motion quilting stitches
r Sculpture stitches (with dual feed)
t Hand-look quilt stitches
y Variable zigzag stitches
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Straight stitches
Straight stitches in this section are suitable for seaming
quilt layers using the dual feed foot.
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Quilting guide bar
The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly
spaced rows of stitching.
w
q
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Insert the quilting guide bar into the hole in the rear of the
foot holder.
Shift the quilting guide bar to the desired spacing.
q Quilting guide bar
w Hole
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Sew rows of stitching while tracing the previous row of

stitches with the quilting guide bar.
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Clasp stitch
You can close quilt layers and batting using the clasp
stitch.
Use the satin stitch foot F.
The machine sews one unit of the pattern and
automatically stops with the needle in up position when
completed.
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Free quilting
q
For ordinary and bulky quilts, select the upper stitches
and use the darning foot PD-H (refer to page 19 for how
to attach the darning foot).
Select the lower stitches for flatter quilts and use the free
quilting foot QC, QO or QV.
One stitch off

The machine stops automatically after sewing one stitch
so that you can bring the bobbin thread up to avoid it
from bunching up on the wrong side of the fabric.
Hold the needle thread and sew one stitch and the
machine stops automatically.
Pull the needle thread up to bring the bobbin thread up.
Hold both the needle and bobbin threads and sew

several stitches to secure the threads.
You can trim the thread tails with scissors.
The machine will stitch continuously when you resume
sewing.
If you wish to start sewing without “one stitch off”, press

the one stitch off key to cancel this function.
The key icon changes to .
When “one stitch off” is active, the key icon shows .
q One stitch off key
To Sew
Sew at medium speed while guiding the fabric with your
hands.
Move the quilt 3 mm or less per stitch.
Refer to page 79 (button sewing foot) for how to attach

the free quilt feet.
Sculpture stitches
These stitches are used to accentuate design outlines
and to create a mock hand-quilt.
Use the dual feed foot AD.
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Hand-look quilt stitches

Use a transparent nylon thread for the needle and
ordinary sewing thread for the bobbin.
The bobbin thread is pulled up on the right side of the
fabric and the stitches will look as if sewn by hand.
Variable zigzag
This unique feature allows you to control zigzag width
with the knee lifter while you are guiding the fabric with
your hands.
Select “Center 1” or “Left 1”, using the darning foot PD-H

for sewing quilt layers.
Select “Center 2” or “Left 2”, using the clear view free quilt
foot QV for sewing flat and firm fabrics.
Attach a stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric if

needed.
Sew at slow to medium speed while guiding the fabric
with your hands and controlling the stitch width with your
knee.
NOTE:
When the machine stops, you can raise and lower the
presser foot with the knee lifter.
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CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS

q w e r Press the set mode key to enter the machine setting
mode.
You can select various options and customize the
machine settings to suit your personal preference.
t Set mode key
Press one of the 4 keys to select the mode to customize.
q Common Setting Mode

In this mode, you can customize the machine settings
and options for both ordinary sewing and embroidery.
w Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode

and options for ordinary sewing.
e Embroidery Setting Mode

and options for embroidery. (refer to pages 128-130 for
operation).
r Language Selection Mode

In this mode, you can select the desired language for the
screen messages.
t
Registering the Custom Settings

After customizing the settings, press the OK key to
enable the new settings.
To cancel the changes to the settings, press the X key
and the setting mode window will close.
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Common Setting Mode
q Screen Contrast
You can adjust the contrast of the LCD screen by
q w Sound Volume
The buzzer sound can be adjusted by pressing the “+” or
“–” key.
Set the value to “0” to mute the buzzer.
w
e Inch/mm Option
You can set your machine’s dimensional unit to either
inches or millimeters by pressing the “inch” or “mm” icon
e
key.
The default unit is millimeters.
Press the next page key to show the next menu.
r Standby Timer
The sewing lights will turn off, the LCD screen will go
dark and the machine will be in standby mode if you have
not used the machine within the time period set by this
r timer. Doing any operation will turn the lights and screen
on again.
The standby timer can be set from 1 to 30 minutes.
If you wish to turn off the timer, press and hold the “+” key
t (A) until “OFF” shows in the timer window.
t Screen Saver
Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the screen saver, and
y the LCD screen will show the screen saver when the
machine is in standby status.
Press the import key to import an original screen saver

(B) from a USB memory stick.
You can create an original screen saver with Screen
Saver Tool including Horizon Link CD-ROM.
(A) Import key
y Sewing Light
Press the YES key to open the sewing light option win-
dow. The sewing lights can be turned on or off
individually, however the retractable sewing light will
always turn on when extended.
(B) YES key
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You can calibrate the key positions of the touch screen if
you feel the touch screen key is not responding properly.
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Press the YES key to open the calibration window.
Press the “+” sign with the touch panel stylus as the sign
appears.
When you press the last sign, the screen shows “END”
and the calibration window will close.
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i Touch Ring Sensitivity

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Press the YES key to open the adjustment window.

Press the “+” key for quicker response or press the “–”
key for slower response.
You can test the response by circling around the touch
ring with your finger tip or touch panel stylus.
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o Page Turning
You can select the normal page turning or animated page
turning by pressing the relevant icon key.
!0
!0 Formatting the memory

If the internal memory of the machine or USB memory
stick does not function due to damage to the memory
bank, you need to re-enable it by formatting the memory.
To format the machine’s internal memory, press the

machine icon key and a confirmation message will
appear. Press the OK key to format.
To format a USB memory stick, press the USB icon key

and the confirmation window will open. Select the USB
port, USB1 or USB2 port where your USB memory is
connected and press the OK key to format.
CAUTION:
Do not turn off the power or disconnect the USB memory
while a warning message is displayed otherwise it may
damage the memory bank.
!1 Quiet Mode
If you prefer the machine to run more quietly, turn on this
option so the buzzer sound, start-up sewing speed and
maximum embroidery speed will be set at the lowest
levels.
The quiet mode setting overrules any previous settings
!1
for these parameters.
NOTE:
Custom settings for sound volume, start-up speed and
!2 maximum embroidery speed are disabled, and the quiet
sign will appear on the screen when the quiet mode is on.
!2 Upper Thread Sensor

!3 If you need to run the machine without threads, turn off
the upper thread sensor.
After altering the settings press the OK key to enable the

new settings.
!3 Reset All to Defaults

Press the YES key to reset all the parameters to the
original values (factory settings).
Press the OK key to register the new menu.

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Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode
q Auto thread tension

You can adjust the auto thread tension level by pressing
the “+” or “–” key.
w Low bobbin thread warning

q You can adjust the low bobbin thread warning level by
e Auto thread cutting

w
The machine automatically trims the threads after sewing
locking stitches when this option is turned on.

e
r Start-Up Speed
The machine will start running slowly and the sewing
speed will gradually increase to maximum when pressing
the start/stop button.
You can select the desired start-up speed from slow,
r normal or high by pressing the corresponding key.
t Needle Stop Position

The machine always stops with the needle in the down
t position except when sewing buttonholes, specialty
stitches, monograms, etc. However you can change the
needle stop position to up by pressing the needle up key.
y y Drop feed option

Turn this option on if you wish to sew decorative stitches
and sewing applications with the feed dog down.
Press the drop feed key to turn on this option.
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u Foot Height for Pivoting

When the foot up option is turned on, the presser foot will
automatically go up when the machine stops.
The height of the foot in the up position can be adjusted
by pressing the “+” key or “–” key in accordance with
thickness of the fabrics.
i Foot Height for Free Motion Quilting

When free motion quilting in the sewing applications is
selected, the height of down position of the free motion
u
quilting feet (QC, QO, QV) is optimized automatically.
However, you can fine tune the foot height by pressing
the “+” key or “–” key.
Reduce the height if the fabrics bounce when sewing.

Increase the height if the foot gets tangled in the fabrics
i when sewing.
o Foot Pressure
The foot pressure is automatically optimized but you can
adjust the foot pressure manually by pressing the “+” key
or “–” key
!0 Variable Zigzag Sensitivity

You can adjust amount of the needle swing against the
knee lifter movement for variable zigzag in sewing
applications.
Press the “–” key so the needle swings when moving the
knee lifter a small amount.
Press the “+” key so the needle swings when moving the
knee lifter a large amount.
!0 Press the next page key to show the next menu.
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!1 Cloth Guide
Calibration of the default position

The default position of the cloth guide is 15 mm (5/8”)
from the center needle drop position. However, you can
fine tune the default position of the cloth guide.
!1
Press the YES key and a warning message will appear.

Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the
standard position.
Press the key or key to adjust the position of the

cloth guide.
Press the OK key and the carriage will return to the home
position.
Saving the favorite position

If you have set the cloth guide to your favorite position,
6.4 mm (1/4”) in the manual setting window for example
(refer to page 36), you can save this position for future
use.
To save the favorite position, press the ON/OFF key to
turn ON the save position option.
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!2 Favorite Stitch Adjustment

If you wish to save the changes to manual stitch settings,
turn on this option by pressing the ON/OFF key.
NOTE:
This option is available for utility stitches (U1-U27),
buttonholes and specialty stitches (B1-B25) and sewing
!2 applications.
!3 Resume Mode
!3 Turn on this option when you wish to resume the last
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pattern sewn before turning the power switch off.
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message will appear. Press the OK key to resume the
last pattern.
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After customizing the settings, press the OK key to
enable the new settings.
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Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns
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 test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you
wish to use.
If decorative stitch patterns, letters, numbers or the
manual buttonhole stitch are deformed, correct them with
the feed balancing dial.
NOTE:
In normal sewing, set the feed balancing dial to the
neutral position, i.e. the groove on the dial is centered
with the standard setting mark.
(+) (–) Decorative stretch stitch patterns

If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction
of “+”.
If the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction of
“–”.
Letters and numbers

If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction
(+) (–)
of “+”.
If the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction of
“–”.
Stitch balance of the stretch buttonhole (B10)

The stitch balance of the right and left rows of the stretch
(+) (–)
buttonhole may vary depending on sewing conditions.
If the stitches are not balanced, correct the unevenness
with the feed balancing dial.
If the right row is denser, turn the dial in the direction
of “+”.
If the left row is denser, turn the dial in the direction
of “–”.
NOTE:
Return the feed balancing dial to the neutral position
when the sewing is finished.
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73 cm EMBROIDERY MODE
(28-3/4”)
Embroidery Unit
NOTE:
33 cm Be sure to provide sufficient space around the machine to
(13”) allow the hoop to move freely.
Do not place anything inside the area shown on the left.
Attaching the embroidery unit
Turn the power switch off.

Remove the cover from the machine.
q Cover
e Place the embroidery unit on the back side of the

w
machine base, matching the small dots as shown.
w Embroidery unit
e Small dots
Slide the embroidery unit along the machine to the right

and push the embroidery unit firmly until it fits securely.
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Extending the carriage arm

Press down the carriage arm release lever to extend the
carriage arm.
q Carriage arm release lever
w Carriage arm
w
Swing out the carriage arm until it locks in the fully

extended position.
CAUTION:
Do not push on the carriage arm when it is extended.
Do not force to move the carriage or carriage arm by
hand.
Do not hold the carriage or carriage arm while it is
moving.
Failure to do so may cause a damage to the carriage
mechanism.
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Detaching the embroidery unit
NOTE:
Be sure to remove the embroidery unit when carrying or
storing the machine.
w Remove the hoop from the carriage and return the
carriage to the home position (refer to page 113).
Push down the carriage arm release lever to retract the
carriage arm.
q Carriage arm release lever
w Carriage arm
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q
WARNING:
Be careful not to get your finger caught between the
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embroidery unit and machine bed with the extension
table removed when the carriage returns to home
position.
Retract the carriage arm to the stored position.

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Turn the power switch off.

Push the embroidery unit release button.
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Slide the embroidery unit to the left and remove it.

e Embroidery unit release button
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e
Attach the cover to the machine.
r Cover
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Attaching the Embroidery Foot

Use the embroidery foot P for embroidery.
w Turn the power switch on.

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down
button.
presser foot lifter.
q Lockout key
q Loosen the thumbscrew with the screwdriver and remove

the foot holder.
e
e Thumbscrew
r Foot holder
t
Attach the embroidery foot P to the presser bar from
behind. Tighten the thumbscrew loosely by hand.
t Embroidery foot P
Lower the foot with the presser foot lifter.

Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.
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Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle Plate

q
Use the straight stitch needle plate for embroidery.
Turn the power switch on.

Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down
button.
presser foot lifter button.
q Presser foot lifter button
Remove the extension table.

Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle
plate will snap off.
A message will appear warning that the needle plate is
not secured.
Remove the needle plate.
w Needle plate release lever
Place the straight stitch needle plate in the opening for

the needle plate.
Match the left edge of the needle plate with the opening.
Push the mark on the needle plate down until it locks in

place.
The warning message disappears and a confirmation
message will appear.
Press the X key and the machine automatically selects
the straight stitch.
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Special Bobbin Holder for Embroidery

Replace the standard bobbin holder with the special
q bobbin holder for embroidery when using bobbin threads
other than Janome bobbin thread for embroidery.
NOTE:
The special bobbin holder is marked with a yellow dot for
identification.
q Yellow dot
Remove the needle plate (refer to the previous page).

Take out the standard bobbin holder.
w Standard bobbin holder
Insert the special bobbin holder into the hook race.

Make sure to match the knob of the bobbin holder with
the stopper on the machine.
Attach the needle plate.
e Knob
r Stopper
e r
NOTE:
Use the standard bobbin holder when sewing lace
designs and quilting designs that use the same thread for
the bobbin as the needle thread.
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Embroidery Hoops
There are 4 embroidery hoops included in the
w q Embroidery hoop SQ14

q An oval embroidery hoop with a 14 cm (5.5”)
square embroidery area
w Embroidery hoop SQ23

A square embroidery hoop with a 23 cm (9.1”)
square embroidery area
e Embroidery hoop GR
An extra large embroidery hoop with a
23 cm by 30 cm (9.1” by 11.8”) embroidery area
e
r Embroidery hoop FA10
A free arm embroidery hoop with a
10 cm by 4 cm (3.9” by 1.6”) embroidery area
r t Blocking plate
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Stabilizers
To create the best quality embroidery, it is important to
use stabilizers.
How to use:
Attach the stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric.
You may need to use more than one layer.
For firm fabrics, you may place a thin paper under the
fabric.
The non-adhesive type should be used when embroider-
ing fabric which cannot be ironed or for sections which
are difficult to iron.
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Cut the stabilizer larger than the embroidery hoop and
set it on the hoop so that the entire piece is fastened with
the hoop to prevent any looseness in the fabric.
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Attaching the stabilizer
Place the wrong side of fabric and the glossy side of the
stabilizer together. Fold up a corner of the stabilizer and
fuse it with an iron.
NOTES:
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Fold up a corner of the stabilizer, to make it easier to peel
off the excess stabilizer after stitching.
Ironing temperatures vary depending on the kind of
adhesive stabilizer you are using.
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Types of the stabilizers

Type Usage Property
Tear-away Stable woven fabrics Made from a fiber that will tear easily.
Iron-on Knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics Adhesive type fusible with an iron.
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Cut-away Knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics Non-woven fabric that does not tear.
Water soluble Cutwork or lace embroidery A thin film that will dissolve in water.
Right side of looped fabrics such as towels to avoid loops
coming through the embroidery
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Sticky Securing a small fabric or work that cannot be secured in the Sticky paper
hoop
Velvet and other napped fabric that would be permanently
marked by the hoop
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Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop

q
Prepare a fabric and attach a stabilizer to the wrong side
of the fabric.
The fabric and stabilizer should be larger than the hoop
size.
Draw the centerlines on the fabric with tailor’s chalk.
w
q Fabric
w Centerlines
Lay the inner hoop and template on the fabric, matching

e the centerlines of the fabric with the template.
e Inner hoop
r Template
Loosen the hoop tightening screw on the outer hoop.

Place the inner hoop and fabric on the outer hoop.
t Hoop tightening screw
y Outer hoop
Push the inner hoop and fabric into the outer hoop.
t Tighten the screw on the outer hoop to stretch the fabric.
Make sure that the fabric is stretched drum-tight in the
hoop.
Remove the template.
NOTE:
Make sure to match the alignment marks of the outer and
inner hoops when stretching the fabric.
u Alignment marks
u
Clamp the fabric to the hoop with the magnetic clamps
when using the hoop SQ23 or hoop GR.
i Magnetic clamp
i
NOTE:
Thick layers of fabric and stabilizer may cause skipped
stitches, breaking threads or needle.
Avoid sewing on the layers thicker than 3 mm (1/8”).
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Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the

Machine
Turn the power switch on and open the carriage arm.

Press the mode switch key and a warning message will
appear.
Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the
starting position.
The LCD screen will display the embroidery mode
window.
q Mode switch key
q NOTE:
If you press the mode switch key with the carriage arm
retracted, a confirmation message will appear.
Do not press the OK key or X key. Instead, open the
carriage arm.
Place the hoop on the machine and attach the hoop to

the carriage by inserting the lock pin of the hoop into the
w hole in the carriage.
Turn the knob clockwise to secure the hoop.
w Lock pin
e Hole
Thread holder
To avoid sewing over a tail of the needle thread, place the
r thread end on the thread holder.
r Thread holder
Pass the needle thread through the hole in the

embroidery foot and draw it up to the thread holder.
Hang the thread on the thread holder from front to back.
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Selecting Built-in Embroidery Designs

Press the built-in design key and the first page of the
w design list of favorite designs will open.
q
e q Built-in design key
Press the design category key to browse the design list

by design category, or press the hoop size key to browse
the designs by hoop size.
w Design category key
e Hoop selection key
(1/4) (2/4)
Design category
Press the design category key to show the design
lists by category.
Press the next or previous page key to browse the design
lists.
r Next page key
t Previous page size key
Page 1 of 4
• Favorite Designs
t • Lace Designs
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• Border Designs
(3/4) (4/4) • Quilting Designs
Page 2 of 4
• Cross Stitch Alphabet Designs
• Floral Alphabet Designs
Page 3 of 4
• GANAHA Collections, Flowers
• GANAHA Collections, Kitchen
• GANAHA Collections, Sweets
• GANAHA Collections, Kids
Page 4 of 4
• GANAHA Collections, Sewing Items
• GANAHA Collections, Others
• GANAHA Collections, Interior
• GANAHA Collections, Redwork
Press the desired category to select and the pattern

selection window will open.
Browse the pattern list with the next page key or touch
ring and select the desired pattern by pressing the
pattern icon key.
The LCD screen will show the ready to sew window.
Hoop size
Press the hoop size key and the hoop selection
window will open. Select the same hoop as the one
attached to the machine.
Browse the design list with the next page key or touch
ring and select the desired pattern by pressing the
pattern icon key.
The LCD screen will show the ready to sew window.
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Monogramming
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Press the monogram key and the monogram window for
Gothic font will open.
Press the font selection key to open the font selection
window.
q Monogram key
q w Font selection key
You can select one of the 10 fonts for monogramming as

well as 2-letter, 3-letter, border patterns and normal sew
patterns.
(1/3) (2/3) The following fonts and patterns are available:

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• Gothic font
• Script font
• Cheltenham font
• Bauhaus font
• Galant font
• Typist font
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• Brush font
• First grade font
(3/3)
• Hollowblock font (upper case only)
• Jupiter font (upper case only)
• 2-Letter
• 3-Letter
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• Border patterns
• Normal sew patterns (patterns similar to ordinary
stitches)
Press the icon key of the desired font and the monogram
window will open.
You can enter alphabet letters, numbers, symbols and

European letters.
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Function keys
q w e r t y
q Font selection key
Press this key to open the font selection window.
w Lettering orientation key

Press this key to select the horizontal or vertical
u u orientation.
e Letter size key

You can select the following 3 letter sizes by pressing this
key.
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The approximate letter sizes of upper case are as
follows:
L (Large): 30 mm (1.2”)
M (Medium): 20 mm (0.8”)
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i S (Small): 10 mm (0.4”)
r Letter case key

Pressing this key changes the letter case from upper
case to lower case and vice versa.
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t Save file key
Pressing this key opens the save file window and allows
you to save the text or monogram as a file.
y Delete key
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Press this key to delete the character above the cursor.
u Cursor key
Press these keys to move the cursor to the left or right.
i OK key
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Press this key to confirm your entry and open the

embroidery screen.
o Space adjust key

This key is activated only when a space is entered.
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If the spaces between characters look uneven, insert a
blank space between characters and adjust the space
width to justify.
Press this key to open the space adjustment window.

To increase the space width, press the “+” key.
To decrease the space width, press the “–” key.
NOTE:
The space width is shown only in millimeters.
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q Programming a monogram
Example: Programming “R&B” in Gothic style font.
Enter “R”, the cursor shifts to the right and “R” is

automatically memorized.
Press the letter size key and select small size.

q Letter size key
Enter “&”, the cursor shifts to the right and “&” is

Press the letter size key and select medium size.
Enter “B”, the cursor shifts to the right and “B” is

Press the OK key and a warning message will appear.

Press the OK key and the carriage moves to starting
position
The screen changes to the ready to sew window.
Monogram placement
You can select one of 3 monogram placements : left

justify, center justify and right justify.
q Left Justify
Press the key to start sewing from the left end
reference line on the template.
w Center Justify
Press the key to sew in the center of the hoop.
e Right Justify
Press the key to sew from the right end reference
line on the template.
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2- Letter monogram
Example: 2-Letter in an octagon
Press the font key.
Select 2-letter.
Select the octagon.
Enter “A” and “B”.
Press the OK key and a warning message will appear.

Press the OK key and the carriage moves to the starting
position
The screen changes to the ready to sew window.
NOTES:
The 3-letter monogram is sewn in the same way as the
2-letter monogram.
The starting position for the 2-letter and 3-letter
monogram is in the center of the hoop.
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Editing a monogram
Deleting a character: Deleting “R” from “MART”
Press the cursor key to move the cursor under “R” .
Press the delete key and letter “R” is deleted.
Inserting a character: Inserting “E” into “MAT”
Press the cursor key to move the cursor under “A”.
Enter “E”.
The letter “E” is inserted before “A”.
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Ready to Sew Window

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The ready to sew window shows embroidery function
keys and information on the selected pattern.
Stitch back/forward keys

Press the “–” key to move the hoop back to a previous
sewing point.
Press the “+” key to move the hoop ahead.
The hoop will move one stitch each time the key is
pressed. Hold down the key to travel faster and jump 10
or 100 stitches at a time.
You can use these keys to move the embroidery hoop to
q w where the thread has broken or run out.
q Stitch back key
w Stitch forward key
Color section key

Press this key to show the complete image of the
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selected design or partial image of each color section
only.
To view the next color section, press the next page key.
You can sew only the specific color section by pressing
the next page key until the desired section is displayed.
e Color section key
r Next page key
Color list key

Press this key to view a list of thread colors employed in
the selected design.
t Color list key
y Jog/stitch key
Press this key to switch the jog keys to the stitch back/
forward keys or vice versa.
Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys so that the
needle position comes right above the center of the
reference lines on the fabric.
To use the jog keys after sewing has started, stop the
machine and return the stitch counter to zero by pressing
the stitch back key and/or page keys.
y Jog/stitch key
u u Jog keys
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Pattern tracing
q
You can check the size of the embroidery area by tracing
the pattern outline without stitching or with basting
stitches.
Press the trace key and the trace option window will open.
q Trace key
The following 3 options are available:
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1. Trace without stitching
Press the key to open the trace without stitching
window.
Press the trace key to start tracing or press one of the
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keys to move the hoop to a corner.
2. Trace and baste (single)

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Press the key to open the trace and baste (single)
window.
Press the start/stop button to start tracing with basting
stitches.
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3. Trace and baste (double)

Press the key to open the trace and baste (double)
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window.
Press the start/stop button to start tracing with basting
stitches. First, the machine bastes inside the pattern then
traces the pattern outline with basting stitches.
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NOTES:
The machine will baste around the embroidery area with
a 5 mm allowance.
However, the allowance will be null if the pattern spreads
over the maximum limit of embroidery area.
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Hoop back key
Press the hoop back key and hoop back option window
will open.
Press the key to move the carriage back to the home
position and return to the ordinary sewing mode, or press
one of the keys to move the carriage to a
standby position.
w Hoop back key
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Tension adjust key

When pressing this key the thread tension adjust window
will open. You can adjust the auto thread tension level by
pressing the “+” or “–” key. Press the default key to return
the tension setting to the default.
q Tension adjust key
w Default key
q
w
Embroidery mode key
Press this key to open the embroidery mode window.
e Embroidery mode key
Pattern information
q w e The LCD screen displays the following details:
q Hoop size
w Presser foot type
e Tension setting
r Vertical dimension of the design
t Horizontal dimension of the design
y Maximum sewing speed
u Required sewing time
r i Number of thread colors (layers)
o Stitch count
t !0 Thread color
!0
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Starting to sew embroidery

q
Select the desired pattern.
Press the jog/stitch key to show the jog keys.
q Jog/stitch key
Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys so that the
needle position comes right above the center of the
centerlines on the fabric.
Press the start/stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches.

Press the start/stop button again to stop the machine.
Raise the presser foot by pressing the presser foot lifter

button, cut the loose thread close to the beginning of the
starting point.
w Loose thread
Press the start/stop button to start sewing again.

The machine will stop (and trim the threads if the auto
w thread cutting is activated) automatically when the first
color section is finished.
Change the thread to the next color and sew the next
section.
Sewing results
The embroidery pattern is sewn against the centerlines
on the fabric as shown.
e Centerlines on the fabric
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Fringed flower designs
Favorite designs FA10-14 and FA10-15 are special

patterns for creating fringed flower designs.
The embroidery design easily turns into an attractive
fringed flower.
Example: Favorite design FA10-14
Select favorite design FA10-14 and sew the pattern as

you would sew a normal embroidery design.
Remove the fabric from the hoop.

Cut the needle threads along the red broken line at the
outer edge of the pattern as shown.
Ruffle the threads to make fringe.
Example: Favorite design FA10-15
Select favorite design FA10-15 and sew the pattern as

you would sew a normal embroidery design.
Remove the fabric from the hoop.

Cut the bobbin threads on the wrong side of the fabric
along the red broken line as shown.
Pull the needle threads up and bring the loop ends to the
right side of the fabric to make fringe.
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Lace designs
You can make a free standing lace by sewing the lace

designs on a tulle or other sheer net.
Attach a water soluble stabilizer to a tulle, more than one

layer may be required.
Use the same thread for the bobbin as the needle thread.
Adjust the embroidery foot height to 2 mm or higher (refer
to page 128).
Set the sewing speed to 600 spm or less (refer to page

129).
Select the desired lace design pattern and sew.
Remove the tulle from the hoop.

Trim away the tulle and stabilizer surrounding the design
pattern with scissors.
Rinse away the stabilizer using water.

Iron press the design pattern as necessary.
Quilting designs
Use the same thread for the bobbin as the needle thread.
The quilting designs SQ14-1 through SQ14-24 comprise

3 color sections.
However you do not need to change the thread color
since this is for sewing a specific section only.
You can select the specific section by pressing the next
page key.
Adjust the foot height if necessary (refer to page 128).
Turn on the one stitch stop function in the embroidery

setting mode (refer to page 128).
When pressing the start/stop button, the machine sews
one stitch and stops automatically.
Pull the needle thread to bring the bobbin thread up and
place both threads on the thread holder.
Sew several stitches and stop the machine.

Cut the loose threads close to the beginning of the stitch.
Start the machine again to sew the design pattern.
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Editing Mode
In the editing mode, you can edit and combine patterns to
create original embroidery designs.
Press the editing mode key and the editing window for
the hoop SQ23 will open.
q Editing mode key
You can select other hoop sizes.
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Press the hoop selection key and the hoop selection
window will open.
w Select the hoop you wish to use (refer to page 102).
w Hoop selection key
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NOTE:
In the editing mode, you cannot select patterns larger
than the size of the selected hoop.
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Opening the embroidery designs
e You can open the built-in designs, monogram, and
designs from the USB memory in the editing window.
To open design patterns, press the embroidery mode key.

Select the desired pattern from the design list (refer to
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page 106).
The screen will return to the editing window displaying
the selected pattern.
e Embroidery mode key
Selecting the pattern to edit

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To select the pattern to edit, press on the pattern image in

the editing window.
The frame appears around the selected pattern.
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Moving a pattern
To move the embroidery pattern in the editing window,
press and drag the pattern to a desired location with the
touch panel stylus or your fingertip.
NOTE:
Do not drag the pattern on the screen with a sharp
r pointed object.
You can move the selected pattern also by pressing the

layout keys.
Press the layout keys to move the pattern to the desired
position in the editing window.
r Layout key
The carriage will not move when you press the layout
keys since the pattern position will move relative to the
hoop, not to the machine.
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Resizing a pattern
Press the resize key to open the resize option window.
q Resize key
You can change the embroidery pattern size from 80% to

q 120% of the original size.
Press the “+” key to enlarge the pattern size.
Press the “–” key to reduce the pattern size.
The size will change 1% each time you press the plus or
minus key. To change the size quickly, press and hold the
“+” or “–” key.
Press the OK key to confirm the new size.
Duplicating a pattern
Press the duplicate key to make a copy of the selected
pattern.
w Duplicate key
w NOTE:
The duplicated pattern will be superimposed over the
original pattern. Move the duplicate to show the original
pattern.
Deleting the pattern

Select the design to delete.
Press the delete key to delete the selected pattern.
e Delete key
e Press the downward arrow key to show the next set of

r editing tools.
r Downward arrow key
Rotating the pattern

Press the rotate key to open the rotation option window.
t Rotate key
t
Press the keys to rotate the selected
pattern 1 degree or 45 degrees, clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Press the OK key to confirm.
Flipping a pattern
Press the mirror image key to open the flip option win-
dow.
y Mirror image key
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Press the keys to flip the selected pattern
horizontally or vertically.
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Combining the patterns (creating a square frame)
Select pattern Border Design SQ14-29.

Move the design down and to the right.
Press the duplicate key.
q Duplicate key
q
Press the downward arrow key to show the next set of
w
editing tools.
w Downward arrow key
Press the mirror image key.

t Press the vertical mirror key and press the OK key.
Move the duplicate to the left.
e e Mirror image key
r Vertical mirror key
Press the upward arrow key to show the previous set of

editing tools.
t Upward arrow key
r

Press the downward arrow key.
Press the horizontal mirror key and press the OK key.

Move the duplicate up.
y Horizontal mirror key
Press the upward arrow key.

Press the downward arrow key.

Press the vertical mirror key and press the OK key
.
Move the duplicate to the right.
Press the OK key.

The ready to sew window will open.
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Grouping the patterns

You can group patterns together.
Press the group key and the grouping option window will
open.
q Group key
Press the group all key and press the OK key to group all
the patterns in the editing window.
w Group all key
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If you wish to group the selected patterns only, press the
group select key.
Select the desired patterns by pressing on the pattern
images and press the OK key.
e Group select key
The grouped patterns can be moved and duplicated as a

unit.
When grouping the selected patterns only, the rest of the

patterns are grayed out and cannot be selected.
To ungroup the patterns, press the group key again.
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Zooming in the editing window

Press the zoom key to view the enlarged image in the
editing window. Pressing the zoom key again to return to
the original view.
q Zoom key
To scroll the window, press the scroll key and drag the
window in the desired direction. Press the scroll key
w again to cancel the scroll command.
w Scroll key
Customizing the display colors

You can simulate the colors of the actual fabric and threads
on the screen by customizing the colors of the design
image and editing window.
Press the custom color key and the custom color window
will open.
e Custom color key
e
If you wish to change the color of the design pattern, press
the design color key.
Press the scroll keys until the desired section is displayed
in the preview window.
r Design color key
t Scroll keys
r
To select the hue, press one of the 12 color tiles.
To change the shade of the selected color, press and drag
the slider to the left or right.
t t
y Color tiles
u Slider
i
You can assign a name to the customized color for the color
y section by pressing the name key.
The assigned name will be displayed instead of the name
and code of the thread color in the embroidery window.
i Name key
u
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To change the background color, press the background color
key and select the desired color.
To select the hue, press one of the 12 color tiles.
To change the shade of the selected color, press and drag
the slider to the left or right.
o Background color key
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y NOTE:
If a design in *.JPX format is open, you can display the
background image in the editing window by pressing the
u background image key (refer to the instruction book of
Digitizer MBX).
!0 Background image key
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Color grouping
When combining duplicated patterns, you can reduce the
number of color sections with color grouping.
For example, the combined design pattern created on

page 120 has 20 color sections.
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Press the color group key and the color grouping window
will open.
Press the OK key to unite all color sections of the same
color.
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q Color group key
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The number of the color sections is reduced to 5.
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Sewing order
You can change the sewing order of a pattern
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combination.
Press the sewing order key and press on the images of

the pattern one by one.
w The patterns will be sewn in the order you press on the
images.
Press the sewing order key again to return to the
previous screen.
w Sewing order key
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Monogramming in an arc
In the editing mode, you can make a monogram in an
upper or lower arc.
Enter the characters and press the OK key.
The entered characters are displayed in the editing

window.
Press the arrow key to view the other editing tools.
q Arrow key
Press the arc key and the arc layout window will open.
w Arc key
Press the upper arc key to make an upper arc.

e Upper arc key
w Press the Lower arc key to make a lower arc.

r Lower arc key
e t Press the enlarge key to make an arc longer.

t Enlarge key
r y
Press the shorten key to make an arc shorter.
y Shorten key
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Free arm embroidery

20 cm The free arm hoop FA10 is specially designed for
or less embroidering tubular garments such as sleeves, pant
legs etc.
20 cm Check the opening size of the tubular portion of the

or wider garment. The opening width must be 20 cm (8”) or wider.
The area to be embroidered should be within 20 cm (8”)
from the opening.
Draw centerlines on the fabric with tailor’s chalk.
Open the editing window and select the hoop FA10.

Select the design list by hoop size and select the hoop
FA10.
Select design pattern FA10-26.
Rotate the pattern 90 degrees clockwise (refer to page
119).
Press the OK key to open the ready to sew window.
q Remove the extension table.
Set the garment in the hoop FA10 as shown.

Position the garment so that the centerlines match those
on the template in the hoop.
Place the garment over the free arm of the machine and
attach the hoop FA10 to the carriage.
q
Roll up the cuff so that it will not jam at the neck of the
free arm.
Insert the blocking plate into the inner hoop to prevent the
cuff from overlapping the embroidery area.
q Blocking plate
Press the start/stop button to sew making sure that the

garment can move freely around the free arm.
Remove the hoop from the carriage when finished

sewing. Remove the garment from the free arm.
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Border designs
z Border design patterns SQ14-1 to SQ14-21 can be
q accurately connected to each other with the built-in
marking points.
Example: Connecting border design patterns SQ14-1

and SQ14-2.
z Print template sheets on semi-opaque paperr for

border design patterns SQ14-1 and SQ14-2 by using
w Horizon Link.
x q Template sheet
x Place the template sheet on the fabric and mark the

end points of the centerlines with tailor’s chalk. Draw
centerlines on the fabric.
The horizontal line should be long enough to connect
the next patterns.
w Centerlines
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c Set the fabric in the hoop and attach the hoop to the
carriage.
Select border design pattern SQ14-1 and adjust the
hoop position with the jog keys.
Press the start/stop button and a message will appear
asking you to sew the first marking points.
Press the X key to skip sewing them and press the
e r start/stop button to start sewing.
v
v When finished sewing the design pattern, a message
for the last 2 marking points will appear.
Press the OK key and press the start/stop button to
sew the last 2 marking points.
e First marking points
r Last marking points
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b b Remove the hoop from the carriage and remove the

fabric from the hoop.
Place the template sheet on the fabric.
Align the marking points of the sewn pattern and
template sheet.
n Mark the end points of the vertical centerline for the

n
t second pattern.
t Marking points
y Vertical centerline
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m Set the fabric in the hoop and adjust the fabric

m position to match the centerlines for the second
pattern and template.
Attach the hoop to the carriage and press the
start/stop button.
Press the OK key when the message appears.
The hoop will move to the first marking point for the
second pattern.
Lower the needle by turning the hand wheel to check
if the needle is right above the last marking point of
the first pattern.
Adjust the hoop position with the jog keys if
necessary.
u Press the start/stop button to sew the second pattern.
, Repeat process n to m to sew the desired number of

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patterns.
You may sew border design pattern SQ14-2 at the end
of the pattern series.
u Border design pattern SQ14-2
Connecting the patterns in the editing window

You can connect border design patterns in the editing
window.
Open the editing window and select the hoop SQ23.

Select border design pattern SQ14-1.
Move the pattern to the left end and duplicate the pattern.
Move the duplicate to the right until the marking points of
both patterns overlap.
Press the zoom key to enlarge the pattern image.

Press the scroll key and drag the image to show the
marking points.
Press the jog keys and adjust the position of the second
pattern to align the marking points exactly.
q Zoom key
w Scroll key
To adjust the pattern position more precisely, use Horizon

Link.
w Press the OK key and the ready to sew window will open.
q Press the start/stop button to sew the pattern
combination.
r To align the second pattern combination, press the stitch
forward key once to move the hoop to the marking points.
Press the jog/stitch key and the jog keys will appear.
Adjust the hoop position so that the needle comes right
above the marking point of the first pattern combination.
e Stitch forward key
r Jog/stitch key
e NOTE:
The message for the marking points will not appear, but
marking points will be sewn.
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CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS

Embroidery mode settings
Press the embroidery setting mode key (refer to page 86).
q Auto thread tension
q The auto thread tension level can be adjusted with
the “+” or “–” key. Increase the value when using the
same threads on the bobbin and needle.
w w Low bobbin thread warning
The low bobbin thread warning level can be adjusted with
the “+” or “–” key.
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e One stitch stop on/off
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When this function is turned on, the machine sews one
stitch and stops automatically so that you can bring the
bobbin thread up before sewing.
Press the next page key to go to the next menu.
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r Embroidery foot height
The machine measures fabric thickness and automatically
r sets the presser foot to the optimum height.
However, you can fine tune the foot height according to
fabric material and/or other sewing conditions by pressing
the “+” or “–” key. The adjustable range is 0 mm to 4 mm.
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t Consecutive color grouping on/off
If an imported embroidery stitch data file contains
consecutive sections in the same color, these sections
are automatically grouped together as one section when
opening the file.
Turn this option off if you do not wish to group the
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sections together.
y Auto thread cutting (basic)

The machine automatically trims the threads when it
y u stops to change the thread to the next color when this
option is turned on.
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u Auto thread cutting (advanced)

Press the customize key to open the advanced
setting window.
u-1 Jump thread cutting length
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You can set the cutting length of jump threads by

pressing the “+” or “–” key. The adjustable range is 3 mm
to 30 mm and “OFF”.
You need to set the cutting length to “OFF” if you turn on
the cutting command option.
u-2 Thread cutting at color change and end of
u-1 sewing on/off
The machine automatically trims the threads at the end of
sewing and when it stops to change the thread to the
u-2 next color if this option is turned on.
u-3 Cutting command on/off
If an imported embroidery stitch data file contains a trim
u-3 code (cutting command), turn this option on to trim the
threads at the trim code.
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i Maximum embroidery speed

The maximum embroidery sewing speed can be set from
400 to 1000 spm in 100 spm intervals by pressing the “+”
or “–” key. (Sewing speed can be varied with the speed
i control slider even while running the machine.)
NOTE:
o Reduce the sewing speed when sewing patterns with
o-1 narrow zigzag stitches that tend to warp at high speeds.
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o Hoop calibration
You can calibrate the center position of the hoops.
You need to enter embroidery mode before opening the
o-2 embroidery setting window.
Extend the carriage arm and press the YES key.
o-1 YES key
The carriage moves to the center position.

Press the hoop selection key to open the hoop selection
window.
o-2 Hoop selection key
Select the hoop and attach it with a template to the

carriage.
Adjust the hoop position by pressing the jog keys so that
the needle is right above the hole in the template and
press the OK key.
!0 Resume mode
When Resume Mode is turned on, the last stitch sewn
before turning the power off will resum when you turn the
power on again.
When you turn the power on, the confirmation window
opens. Press the OK key to resume the last stitch of the
sewn pattern.
!1 Thread selection
There are 7 types of embroidery thread to choose from.
Press the key of the thread you wish to use. The color
code of the selected brand is shown on the color/part key
!1-1
along with the name of the color.
If you use imported embroidery stitch data containing

!1 proper thread information, press the retain original color
key to retain this information.
!1-1 Retain original color key
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!2 Grid line on/off

Turn this option on to show grid in the editing window or
turn it off to hide the grid.
!3 Grid size
!2 You can change grid size by pressing the “+” or “–” key.
Press the OK Key to enable the new settings.

!3
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FILE MANAGEMENT
Ordinary sewing Embroidery
q Saving and Opening a File
Saving a file
You can save original embroidery designs created in
q embroidery mode or programmed pattern combination in
ordinary sewing mode as files in the built-in memory and/
or USB memory stick.
Press the save file key and the save file window will
open.
q Save file key
A folder labeled “Ordf” (ordinary sewing mode) or “Embf”

(embroidery mode) is displayed on the screen.
To select a folder, press the folder icon.
w w
File names are assigned automatically in numerical order
starting from M_001.....
Press the OK key and the file is saved in the selected

folder.
To assign a particular name to the file, press the rename

key.
w Rename key
The keyboard window opens.

NEW Enter a new name and press the OK key.
The file is saved under the new name.
When you attempt to save a file with a name that already

exists, the confirmation message will appear.
Press the OK key to overwrite the existing file or press
the X key if you do not want to overwrite it.
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q Creating a new folder
Press the new folder key and the keyboard window will
open.
q New folder key
Enter a folder name and press the OK key.
A new folder is created under the assigned name.
w
Deleting a file or folder
Press the delete key and select the file or folder to delete.
A confirmation message appears.
Press the OK key to delete the file or folder.
w Delete key
Opening the file

q To open the saved files, press the open file key to open the
open file window.
q Open file key
Select the folder location, either the built-in memory or USB

memory stick.
Open the folder that contains the desired file by pressing

the folder icon.
The file list of the selected folder is displayed.

To open the file, press the file icon.
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q Changing a name of the file or folder
Press the rename key and select the file or folder which
you wish to change its name.
The keyboard window will open.
Enter a new name and press the OK key.
The name of the file or folder will change.
q Rename key
If you entered a name that already exists, a confirmation
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message will appear.
Press the X key and enter another name.
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Direct PC-Link
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You can connect the MC 12000 to a PC with the USB cable

included in the standard accessories.
You need to install Horizon Link and the USB driver for the
MC 12000 on your computer.
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Horizon Link and the USB driver are available in the Horizon
Link CD-ROM included in the standard accessories.
Start up the MC 12000 and PC, and insert the type “A”
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USB connector into the PC.

Insert the type “B” connector into the MC 12000.
You can send original stitch patterns created with Stitch

Composer and original embroidery design data from a PC
to the MC 12000.
Refer to on-screen help of Horizon Link for more details.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the power off or disconnect the USB cable
while the data transfer is in progress, as this will cause
loss of data and can damage the machine’s memory.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Area
Remove the needle plate (refer to page 20).
Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine.
Remove the needle and presser foot.
NOTE:
Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than as
explained in this section.
Take out the bobbin and bobbin holder.

q Bobbin holder
q
Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush.
w
e Apply a few drops of the bobbin holder cleaner (included
in the standard accessories) to a soft cloth and wipe the
bobbin holder both inside and outside.
w Lint brush
e Soft cloth
r
Clean the feed dog and auto thread cutter device with
the lint brush.
r Feed dog
t Auto thread cutter device
t
Clean the inside and lip of the hook race with a soft cloth.
Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to the
y stopper in the hook race.
Insert the bobbin.
y Knob
u Stopper
u Attach the needle plate, presser foot and needle.
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Cleaning the Inside of the Thread Guide
Clean the inside of the thread guide plate under the top
cover at least once a month.
q
Remove the needle thread and remove the thread guide
plate by pulling it up.
q Thread guide plate
Remove lint and dust from the brush on the underside of

the thread guide plate using a lint brush.
w Brush on the thread guide plate
Clean the area around and under the pre-tension leaf

with the lint brush.
e Pre-tension leaf
Set the thread guide plate on the machine, inserting the

tenons into the slots. Push the thread guide plate down to
snap it in place.
r Tenon
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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Reference
The machine is noisy. 1. Thread is jammed in the hook area. See page 134.
2. The feed dog is packed with lint. See page 134.
The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See page 13.
breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 35.
3. The needle is bent or blunt. See page 16.
4. The needle is inserted incorrectly. See page 16.
5. The thread is too heavy for the needle. See page 16.
6. The needle thread was not set in the thread holder when See page 105.
embroidery sewing started.
The bobbin thread 1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder. See page 12.
breaks. 2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder. See page 134.
3. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly. Replace the bobbin.
The needle breaks. 1. The needle is inserted incorrectly. See page 16.
3. The needle clamp screw is loose. See page 16.
4. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 35.
5. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn. See page 16.
6. The fabric was pulled toward you when sewing free motion See page 84.
quilting with the free motion quilting open-toe foot QO.
Visual Touch Screen is 1. The contrast of the screen is not adjusted properly. See page 87.
not clear.
Skipped stitches 1. The needle is inserted incorrectly. See page 16.

3. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the fabric being See page 16.
sewn.
4. A blue needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very fine and See page 16.
synthetics.
5. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See page 13.
6. The needle is defective (rusted, burr on needle eye or tip). Change the needle.
7. The embroidery hoop is not set properly. See page 105.
8. The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop. See page 104.
9. A purple needle is not being used for sewing thick fabrics, See page 16.
denims and across the hem.
Seam puckering 1. The needle tension is too tight. See page 35.
2. The needle thread or the bobbin thread is not threaded correctly.See pages 11-13.
3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. See page 16.
4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric. Make stitches shorter.
5. The stitch width is too wide. Reduce the stitch
width.
6. The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery hoop. See page 104.
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Problem Cause Reference
Slipping layers 1. The dual feed foot is not being used for sewing hard to feed Use the dual feed foot.
material.
The cloth is not feeding 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. See page 134.
smoothly. 2. The dual feed foot is not being used for sewing hard to feed Use the dual feed foot.
material.
3. The stitches are too fine. Make stitches longer.
4. The feed dog is lowered. See page 90.
The machine does not run. 1. The machine is not plugged in. See page 6.
2. A thread is caught in the hook race. See page 134.
3. A faulty foot control is plugged in while the machine is turned Replace the foot
on (buzzer sounds once when plugging in). control.
4. The start/stop button is used for ordinary sewing with the foot See page 8.
control plugged in.
Crunching sound occurs 1. Something is caught between the carriage and the arm. Remove the object.
when running the machine. 2. The carriage is hitting something around the machine See page 96.
3. The power is turned on when the feed dog is lowered. It is initializing sound,
not a defect.
Patterns are distorted. 1. The needle thread tension is too loose. See page 35.
2. The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn. See page 34.
3. Feed balancing dial is not properly set. See page 94.
4. Interfacing is not used for sewing stretch and very fine fabrics. Use an interfacing.
5. The embroidery hoop attaching knob is loose. See page 105.
6. The embroidery hoop is hitting something around the machine. See page 96.
7. The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery See page 104.
hoop.
8. The fabric is caught or trapped when sewing embroidery. Stop the machine and
free the fabric.
9. The embroidery foot is trapped by a jump thread. Trim the jump thread.
10. The embroidery foot stumbles on a mound of embroidery Adjust the foot height
threads. (see page 128).
The automatic buttonhole 1. The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn. See page 42.
stitches are not balanced. 2. The feed balancing dial is not set properly. See page 94.
3. Interfacing is not being used with stretch fabric. Use an interfacing.
Pattern selection keys do 1. The electronic control circuit is not working correctly. Turn the switch off
not work. and turn it on again.
2. The key position is out of alignment See page 88.
Threads frequently bunch 1. The minimum length of the jump thread cutting is too short. See page 128.
up on the underside of the
stippling design pattern.
Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth. Do not use chemical solvents.
Store the machine in cool and dry place.
Do not store the machine in a area of high humidity, near a radiator or in direct sunlight.
The power supply cord, foot control and embroidery hoops can be stored in the semi-hard fabric cover.
Make sure to store the embroidery carriage arm before turning off the power switch.
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STITCH CHART
Ordinary Sewing
Utility (U)
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Buttonhole (B)
Applique (A)
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Heirloom (H)
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Quilt (Q)
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STITCH CHART
Satin (S) Ordinary Sewing
Bridge (BR)
Decorative (D)
Long (L)
Pictograph (P)
Play (PL)
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STITCH CHART
Ordinary Sewing
140
DESIGN CHART
Embroidery
Favorite Designs Pattern images are not to scale.
(SQ14)
(SQ23)
(GR)
(FA10)
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DESIGN CHART
Embroidery
Pattern images are not to scale.

Lace Designs
(SQ14)
(SQ23)
(FA10)
Border Designs
(SQ14)
(SQ23)
(GR)
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DESIGN CHART
Embroidery

Quilting Designs
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Cross Stitch Alphabet Designs

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(SQ14)
Floral Alphabet Designs
(SQ14)
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DESIGN CHART
C Y. GANAHA COLLECTIONS Embroidery
Flowers
(SQ14)
(FA10)
Kitchen
(SQ14)
Sweets
(SQ14)
Kids
(SQ14)
(FA10)
Sewing
(SQ14)
Others
(SQ14)
Interior
(SQ14)
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DESIGN CHART
Embroidery
C Y. GANAHA COLLECTIONS
Redwork
(SQ14)
(GR)
(FA10)
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DESIGN CHART
Embroidery
Gothic Bauhaus
Script Galant
Cheltenham Typist
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DESIGN CHART
Embroidery
Brush Hollowblock
First Grade Jupiter
2-letters / 3-letters
Border
Normal Sew
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock:

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STITCH CHART .................................................................... 138

r t GETTING READY TO SEW

q q Semi-hard fabric cover

@4 Straight stitch needle plate

#2 Spool holders (small)

#7 #6 Touch panel stylus

q Embroidery hoop SQ14 (with template)

Free arm sewing

Under the top cover

In the extension table

w Straight stitch needle plate (Place it upside down.)

Other accessories can be stored in the compartment

Connecting the Power Supply

r For the U.S.A. and Canada only

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the right.

The sewing speed can be changed while stitching.

Extra Wide Table

Peel off the backing paper from the rubber soles

Attach the 4 legs to the table top with the setscrew.

w Remove the extension table.

Machine Operating Buttons

stitches and automatically stop.

e Auto-lock button t Presser foot lifter button

BR1-10, the machine will immediately sew locking button.

the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and

Touch Panel Keys

q Set mode key

w Help movie key

t e Mode switch key

Setting the Spool of Thread

Extra spool pin

Winding the Bobbin

z Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and

x Remove the bobbin from the bobbin holder.

Winding the bobbin

z Pull the thread from the spool.

x Draw the thread to the left and forward around the

c Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from

v Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and

b Start the machine again.

Inserting the bobbin

x q x Guide the thread into the front notch on the bobbin

c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the

v v Continue to draw the thread gently until the thread

b b Pull out about 10 cm (4”) of thread to the rear.

Threading the Machine

Pass the thread in the order from z to m.

e Corner of the guide

r c Draw the thread down along the right channel and

t Thread guide plate

v v While holding the thread at the spool, firmly draw the

b b Then pull the thread down along the left channel