INSTRUCTION BOOK

~emory CrafU 8000

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 INTRODUCTION

We welcome you as a proud new owner of the Memory Craft 8000. The advanced
technology incorporated into the Memory Craft 8000 will make sewing easier and more
enjoyable than you ever dreamed possible.

This instruction book will acquaint you with basic operation procedures and the many
new and exciting features like professional-style embroidery and monogramming found
on your Memory Craft 8000.
 4. "Never operate the appliance with any a ir opening blocked . Keep
''IMPORTANT SAFETY ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from

INSTRUCTIONS" 5.
accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth."
"Never drop or insert any object into any opening."
"Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD 6. "Do not use outdoors."
use."
"Read all instruction before using this sewing machine." 7. "Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where
oxigen is being administered."
8. "To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove
''DANGER-To reduce the risk of electric shock;" plug from outlet."
9. "Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
1. "An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in . Always cord."
unplug tt1 is appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using
10. "Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required
and before cleaning."
around the sewing machine needle."
2. "Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated
11 . " Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the
13.2 V d.c., 3 Watts."
needle to break."
3. "Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug
12. "Do not use bent needles."
immediately."
13. "Do not pull or push fabric while stitching.
4. "Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub
It may deflect the needle causing it to break."
or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid."
14. "Switch the sewing machine off ("O"l when making any adjustment in
the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading
bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like."
''WARN I NG-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, 15. "Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when
or injury to persons;"
removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing
1. "Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual."
appliance is used by or near children." 16. "Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel.
2. " Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding."
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in
th is manual." "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS''
3. "Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not I - -- - - --·--- --···- . ··- ·-·--·--···--
working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into ' IMPORTANT
water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service Be sure to keep machine away from static electricity, heat sources,
center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment." humidity, and direct sunlight. .
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS SECTION Ill STRAIGHTSTITCHING

Names of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Straight Seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ~ 23

Machine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 • Starting Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Key Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 • Changing the Sewing Directions ..... . ...... 23
Detachable Extension Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 • Finishing Sewing ........ . ...... . ..... 23
Foot Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Manual Setting Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Accessory Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 • Manual Stitch Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• Variable Needle Position ... . ... . .. . .. . .. 24
SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW Seam Guide Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting the Machine to the Power Suµply . . . . . . . . . 9 Directio n of Straight Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Control! ing Sewing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• For Use of the Foot Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SECTION IV SEWING BASICS
• For Use of the Start/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Speed Setting Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot . . . . . . . . . 27
Winding the Bobbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ~ 12 To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
• Removing the Bobbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Changing Needles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
• Winding the Bobbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• Inserting the Bobbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SECTION V UTILITY STITCHING
Th reading the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Needle Threader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ~ 15 Zigzag Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
• Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread. . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Manual Stitch Width Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Message Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Overcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting Needle and Th read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 • Zigzag Overcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Computer Thread Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 • Overlock Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Balancing Thread Tension (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Direction of Overcasting .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Up/Down Needle Position Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sensor Buttonhole ... . . .. .... . .. . ........ 32 ~ 34
Reverse Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 • To Alter the Stitch Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pressure Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 • To Alter the Stitch Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ~ 21 Rounded and Keyhole Buttonholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Utility Sewing Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 • Sewi ng Buttonho le o n Heavy Fabrics . . . . . . . . 35
• Decorative Selection Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ~ 21 Automatic Buttonhole . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ~ 37
• Letter and Number Selection Key . . . . . . . . . . 21

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 Corded Buttonholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 SECTION VII DECORATIVE STITCHING TECHNIQUES
Rolled Hem .. .. . .. . . .. . ... , .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Basting .... . . .. ..... .... . ........ .. .. .. . . 40 Tw in Need le Stit ching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Z ipper Sewin g . .. .... ..... . ... . ..... . .. . 41 - 43 Bartack ing . . .. .. . . .. .. .. . . . ... . . ..... . .. , . 58
Eyelets ....... .... _ ..... _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Fagoting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Elastic Casings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Draw n Work and Fringing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Blind Stitch Hemming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Qu itting ....... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 60
• Variable Needle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Pintucking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Quick-Darn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 - 46 Applique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
• To Adjust the Evenness of Darning . ... . , .... 46 Smocking .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... , . . . . . . . . . . 61
Gathering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Scallop Hems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Patchwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 • Edging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Cut Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...... . . , .... 63
SECTION VI AUTOMATIC MACHINE EMBROIDERY Lace Wo rk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Free Hand Machine Embroidery ...... ...... , ... . 64
One Point Pattern Sewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Cording ..... . .. ...... . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
• Memory Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 • Single Cording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
• Turn-Over Memory Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 • Trip le Cording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
• Clear Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Wide Cording . .. .. . .. . ...... .. .. ...... .. .. . 66
• Beginning Key . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adjusting Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66 "' 67
Memory Lock Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 • To Adjust Distorted Letters or Numbers . . . . . . 67
To Reduce the Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 • To Adjust Distorted Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Elongated Satin Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 • To Adjust of Automatic Buttonhole
Combining Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . 51 Stitch Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Combining Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SECTION VIII PROFESSIONAL STYLE EMBROIDERY
Test Sewing Pattern Combinations .... , . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Combining Letters and Space .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .... 53
Getting Ready to Sew Professional
Store Key and Recall Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . 53
Style Embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ..... . . 68 - 73
Cross Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
• Interfacing ........ .... . . . .. , , . . . .. . 68
Shading Stitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ .. . . 54
• Se lee tin g Needle and Th read . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 68
Sculpture Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
• Tem plate .. . .. ... . . .... . , . . . . . . . .. . 68
Sand Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
• To Set and Eject t he Memory Ca rd . . . . . . .. . 69
Notes on Programming (In Ordinary Sewing Mode) ..... 55
• To Se lect Embroidery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 70
Craft Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
• How to Use Message Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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 •To Raise or Drop the Feed Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Sewing with Memory Cards ( 1) and (2) ... . .. . ... 88 ~ 89
•To Attach the Embroidery Foot P 71 • Combination of Large
•Th reading the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Pattern and Letters ... . .. . .. .. .. . ... 88 ~ 89
•To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery with Large Pattern Memory
Embroidery Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 ~ 73 Card (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 ~ 92
• To Attach the Embroidery Frame to the • Separately Available Memor y Card . . . . . . . . . . 90
Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 • To Sew \l'l~*i~o/' in PATTERN 11 on
Embroidery with Memory Card (1) Memory Card (3) . . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . 91~92
(Monogramming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 ~ 82 • For Co lor Change . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . .... 92
• Letter Styles and Operation Key . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Pattern List .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 93 ~ 97
• Combining Letters in Block Style . . . . . . . . . . 75 • Memory Card (1) ...... , . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ~ 95
• To Sew Another Row of Letters/Numbers. . . . . 76 • Memory Card (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
• HowtoUsetheBeginningKey . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 • Memory Card (3) (Optional) .. , .. , .. . ..... 97
• Frame Backward Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 • Memo ry Card (4) (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
• Frame Forward Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
• If the Thread Breaks while Embroidering ..... 77 SECTION IX CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
• Combining Letters in Script Style (Small~ ..... 77
• To Sew Initials in Script Style (Large) . . . . . . . 78 Cleaning the Bobbin Holder .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . ... .. 98
• To Sew Initials in Old English Style . . . . . . . . . 78 Cleaning the Hook Race . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. ... 99
• To Use Color Select Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Inserting the Bobbin Holder .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. ... 99
• Using the Color Select Key and the Space Trouble Shooting ... . .. , .. . ... . .. . ... . . 100 ~ 102
Check Key in Combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
• To Provide a Space Between Letters . . . . . . . . . 80 INDEX . ... . . .. .. . .. .. . ........ . .. . ... . ..... . . 103 ~ 104
• To Manually Shift the Embroidery Frame ..... 81
• Notes on Programming (In Embroidery Mode) ... 82
• To Adjust the Thread Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Embroidery with Memory Card (2) (Design I ....... 83 ~ 87
• To Select the Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
• To Sew a Large Pattern
(In Different Colors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 ~ 85
• To Sew a Large Pattern (In a Single Color) . . . . 86
• Combination of Large Pattern and Frame
Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
• To Make an Emblem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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 SECTION II
Names of Parts
Spool holder

Flip-top seyv!~!I_ i_nstrlJ.ction P_!!~eJ

To p cover

Threa~ cut ter

r--- ._. --. -.
Threac1 take-up lever
Carrying handle
_V isual touch screen sharpness adjusting knob
T_hreaq te nsion dial
Bobbin w inder stopper
Pressure dial
Presser foot lifter
Bobbin winder soind/e

Face Plate
Balance~h~
. '!isua/ touch screen

B_uttonhole /ever
Memory card slot
Thread cutter & Need le c lamp
Memory card screw
TJ:ireac:1 holder

Need le threacter
Free arm
Needle Plat~

Card ejecr button .·

Drop feecJ lever

Feed balancing dial ,
Hoo k cover Plate
Presser foot

Hook cover Plate

re lease butto n Up/Down neecr1e Position button Carriage
. . .

. Reve~se button Power switch

Start/Stop button
Extension table
/Accessory box)
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 Machine Cover Key Board SECTION II

Foot cont rol Ord inary sewi ng key

Embroidery "- Power supply cord

frame "-..
- .
Recall key ··-.•. _.... Professional style
-----· embro idery key
.
Memory car~ ORDINARY
a
EMBROIDERY
o
.----
'\ SEWING
\ UTILITY [ A a }-·· _-·· - ... -·- ·Lette'. and number

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\ ~\ Message key 1 .:_:)28 . 0::!9 . select ion key
\,...,----...,. l
\ ~l
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WIDTH DECORATIVE
\ ~\ a a
I \ tENGTH . 29 - 68 69-116 --- -.
\ Manual stitch width _..... /
·---- Decorative
\
and stitch length key / selection key
\ /
/
Uti lity sewi ng key

* Selection of the keys . . . . . . . . . . . Press center of the key.

* Ordinary sewing key . . . . . . . . . . . Sewing is available without memory card.
* Professional style embroidery key . . . . . . Use the memory card.
Machine cover

Detachable Extension Table

Sewing accessories are stored in the extension ~ For Free Arm Sewing ~ ~ For Flat-bed Sewing ~
table. Lift out the extension table toward you as Position the tabs on th e base grooves and push
To open, lift the extension table toward you as illustrated. down gently .
illustrated .

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 SECTION i
Foot Storage Compartment Accessory Storage

Each presse r foot and pocket is lettered for easy identification and storage. Sewing accessories and presser foot can be stored in the extension table.
To achieve optimum sewing results, use the foot recommended for each
sewing techn ique.

R:
M: Special overcast H: Cordi ng D: Hemmer foot L: Quilter
foot foot
E: Zipper foot

Screwdri ver Bobbi ns

C: Overedge foot P: Embroidery foot

)

Scissors Seam ripper

G: Blind stitch
hem foo
~t~,.,.._....,.....,....-~ A: Zigzag foot
~
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Lint b rush
Add itional spool p ins

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'

• @
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'
. ..
.
. .

Set of need les Spool pin felt s Sma ll spoo l ho lder

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 Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply SECTION II

Machine
@ ~fu~er supply~ Visual touch screen

sockets Power Qr)

switch ~ O~D~RY EMB~DERY

··' Power
SEWl~G

supply
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1,,_...__·_-_
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L'.::!::.:'...! ,_J__i
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LEKGTH

Turn the power switch on. The machine will be set for straight stitch at the left needle
position.
Foot control

Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and For Your Safety
frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. 1. Wh ile in operation, always keep your eye on the sewing area, and do not touch any
moving parts such as the thread take-up lever. balance wheel or need le.
" For use of the foot control
Turn off the power switch, and insert the foot control plug Q) , 2. Always turn off the power switch, and unplug from the power supply:
machine plug@ and power supply plug @ in this order. ~ When l eaving the machine unattended.
* When attaching or removing parts.
* For use of Start/Stop button
~ When cleani ng the machine.
Turn off the power sw itch, and insert the machine plug @ and
power supply plug @. 3. Do not place anything on the foot control, except in use.
* The Start/Stop button cannot be used with the foot control plug
(!) inserted. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
The symbol "O" of a switch indicates the "off" position of a switch.
" For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet
o nly one way. If the plug does not fit fu lly i n the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit. contact a qualified electrician t o install the proper outlet. Do not modify
the plug i n any way."
"Foot Controller Model 21371 for use with Sewing Machine Model 8000."
(For U. S. A. market only)

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 SECTION II

Controlling Sewing Speed Winding the Bobbin

• For Use of the Foot Control • For Use of the Start/Stop Button • Removing the Bobbin

Foot control
This button is to be used fo r professional style
embroidering. However, it can also be used for
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot
ordinary sewing if you wish. The machine
control. The harder you press on the
starts running slowly for the first few stitches,
control, the faster the machine runs.
then it runs at the speed set by the speed setting Gently slide the hook cover plate release
" For use of the foot control, slide the lever. button to the right, and remove the cover
speed setting lever to "High" . plate.
* The Start/Stop button cannot be used with
Note: the foot control plugged in.
The Memory Craft 8000 equipped with
• Speed Setting Lever
protective circuit to prevent overheating.
The machine will stop automatically if it is
running overloaded for a long time.
In such a case, follow the message that
...... ......,
Low • • High

==-·~1
appears on the visual touch screen.
(""""=
· n· y , ., o , , ""'==")::...__
. ,,, . _____
)

Speed setting lever

The maximum sewing speed can be controlled

by the speed setting lever.
To increase the speed, slide the lever to the right
(toward "High") . Lift out the bobbin.
To decrease the speed, slide the lever to the left
(toward "low").

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 SECTION 11

• Winding the Bobbin

Ordinary Spool G) Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spoo l pin
with the thread coming off the spool as shown.
Attach the large spool holder, and press it firm ly against the spool of
thread.
* The small spool holder is used with narrow or small spools of
thread.
* To use the additional spool pin, guide the upper thread as shown
Small Spool
in @ , @ and then @.
(For attachment of the additional spool pin , refer to page 57 .)

@ Bobbin
' winder

~
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.•.. . /.. :·...
~:~ ,~·; ... .· "
-..'
stopper

/ ®
@
@ Hold the upper thread with both hands and press it @ Thread through the hole in the ® With the free end of the thread 0 Return the bobbin winder to
downwards into the slit @ . bobbin from the inside to the held in your hand, depress the its original position by moving
@ Guide the thread around the thread guide@. outside @. foot control. t he spindle to t he left, and cut
Stop the machine when it has the thread as shown .
@ Put the bobbin on the bobbin
made a few tu ms, and cut the
winder spindle, and push it to * T he machine will not sew
thread c lose to the hole in the until the spindle is in the
the right. The visual touch
bobbin. left position.
screen shows "Bobbi n
winding". Depress the foot control again.
When the bobbin is fu lly
wound, it will stop auto-
matically. 11
SECTION II

• Inserting the Bobbin

~
-- --
T hread ing chart

1;a J11 >11

Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder Guide the thread into the notch A on Continue to draw the thread lightly 'I

with the thread running counter- the front side of the bobbin holder. until the thread slips into notch B. 11··- -..', ' •I I I:
~

clockwise. I 1(~ 1 )_j_J'

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Draw the thread to the left sliding it Pull out about 15 cm (6") of thread.
between the tension spring blades. Attach the hook cover plate.
Check the threading by referring to
the chart shown on the hook cover
plate.

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 SECTION II
Threading the Machine

Raise the presser foot Iifter.

Press the Up/Down needle position button (Refer to
page 18) twice to raise the needle.
CD Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown
and press it downwards into the slit.
@ Draw the thread around the thread guides (A)
and ( B) as shown_

* This machine is equipped with a thread breakage

sensor. If the machine is run without thread,
therefore, it automatically stops after about 10
cycles.

Thread
__.--take-up Lower
lever thread
guide

spring
holder
@ ®®Cf>
@ Then down around the check spring holder. @ Firmly draw the thread from right to left over @Then down through the lower thread guide.
the take-up lever and down into the take-up @Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread
lever eye. guide on the left.
(j) Thread the needle from front to back or use the
needle threader. (See page 14.)
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SECTION II

Needle Threader

Loop" U\
~;
,,,,("''°"
......
Pin / '-._Needle
Needle
threader/
knob

@@ ®
G) Raise the presser foot. ® Pas:. the th read between the notch and the triangle @ Gently push the black button on the front of the needle threader
Raise the needle to the as illustrated, and line up vertically with the red unit. The pin will push the thread through the needle eye forming
highest position by pressing line. a loop. If the pin does not go through the needle eye, reposition
the needle position button the threader.
@ Draw the thread to the left into the groove.
twice. Pull out 15 cm (6"~ of DO NOT force it in.
needle th read. @ Holding the needle th reader knob push gently upwards and the
Pull the needle threader knob unit wilt return to its original position.
down gently as far as it will The loop formed in the thread at the back of the eye of the needle
go, and the th reader unit will is pulled across with the needle threader, enabling you to draw the
slide down and across the thread through the needle to the left.
needle.

* The needle th reader can be used with number:

11, 14and 16needle.
- 50 to 100 thread.

14
 SECTION II

Message Key
• Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread

Up/ Down
needle
position
putton

t. ~
. ~-----------~
~ r

Hold the needle th read lightly with your left hand. Press the Up/ Down needle
posit ion bunon twice to p ick up the bobbin thread. @

Draw up the needle thread together w ith a loop of bobbin thread.

Slide 15 cm (6") of both threads to the back under the presser foot .

To return to the original screen disp lay .

Upon pressing the message key, the guidelines fo r machine setting and
thread/ needle selection are displayed on the visual touch screen.

15
SECTION II
Selecting Needle and Thread

For general sewing use needle size 11 or 14. A fine thread and
WEIGHT FABRIC TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE
needle should be used for sewing light-weight fabrics, so the fabric SIZE
will not be marred. Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to
Very Light Cl'iiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy Universal 9 (651
pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread. Net, Tulle Ball Point 9 (65)
·- -·
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure S ilk, Crepe de Chine,
In your needle case you will find one size 14, two size 11 's, one blue Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
G ingham, Chall is, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Blue Tipped Needle 11 (75)
tipped needle and one twin needle. Use the blue tipped needle to Soie, Taffeta, Satin, Si lk Surah, Satin-backed Un iversal 11 {75)
eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics. Crepe, Qiana 12 (80)
I
Light
.., -··· ····-·-
Blue Tipped Needle 11 (75)
There are also specialty needles available from your sewing machine Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear , Tricot
Ball Point 11 (75)
·-
dealer. A denim needle with a sharp tip is used to effectively pierce Wedge Point Leather 11 (75)
dense fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a special Leather, Suede
Needle
-·
topstitching needle with a larger eye accommodates heavier weight Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Musl in, Ve lveteen, Poplin,
thread. Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede Corduroy . Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Universal 14 (901
allowing the thread to follow through the hole . Fell, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
- -- -
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch Ball Point 14 1901
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and Medium Velour,
St etch Terry,
runs in knits, fine silks and silk·like fabrics are permanent and are Sweater Knits
..
often caused by dam aged needles.
Leather, Vinyl, Suede Wedge Point Leather 14190)
needle
Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth
Denim, Sailcloth, Tick ing Denim Needle 16 {100)
and consistent in thickn ess. ... - - -- -·
Heavy
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics .
I
lJf1 iversal 16 (100)
·---·
Wedge Point Leather 16 (100)
Leather, Suede
Needle
--
Very Heavy Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Universal 18 (110)
-
11 (751
-
Topstitching for Special Fin ish Topstitch ing Needle
14 (90)

16
 SECTION II
Computer Thread Control
* Correct Tension
Setting
mark

I .,..... "••-.
Loosen Tighten

~
~
%.<9M€~f~~%
I'. THREAD CONTROL~
%.<9M€~f~~%
' / / ' / / / / , , '~j',/ -,~/
/THREAD CONTRO~~
//Auto-~// ~,A~t~'2'~'~
// ~ / I // ,1 , / /
~
~//////////. ~ Manual - ~(/
// Manual- o
/. 0////////11: { / .

Green sigmil Hed si gna l

Needle Thread Tension Manual Needle Thread

(Light Weight Fabrics) Tension Balancing Thread Tension iManual)
CD Since the computer incorporated in Memory Craft 8000 has been programmed for
the amount of bobbin thread necessary for each pattern, you are always assured of
r he neeo le thrcud f he neP.nlP. thread
having beautiful stitches by se tting the thread tension dial at "Auto" for ordinary i s too tight. is roo I ouse.
sewing.

@ For soft filmy fabrics such as chiffon, batiste, tricot and silk-like synthetics the
thread tension dial may be set at " Light Weight".

@ For sewing techniques such as automatic gathering or using heavy thread, set the
thread tension d ia l at the setting where the best result can be obtained. T he bobhin threud ·r he needle tt1n.:ad
Also it is recommended to activate manual thread tension in accordance with apJ)P.ars on t he appP,ars on the
unper sur face of underside ot the
individual characteristics of fabric and thread, such as stiffness, thickness and number the f<it.ir ic . fabric.
of layers.
Loosen· the need le t hread Tighten the needle thread
* Always set the tension dial at" Auto" unless indicated in this instruction book. tension by movi ng the dial to a te nsion by moving the dial to a
lower number. highe r number.

17
SECTION II
Up/Down Needle Position Button Reverse Button Pressure Dial

setti ng
m"k ~
• 'J •

When this button is pressed, the needle bar goes down and stops ln straight stitching, the machine will sew in reverse
in the lowest position. while the reverse button is pressed.
When pressed again, the needle bar goes up and stops in the If you pres$ the reverse button when sewing other than
highest position. the straight stitch, the machine will sew locking stitches The pressure dial should be set at "3"
and automatically stop. for regular sewing. Reduce the
When the red signal " lJ." is Iit, the needle bar will stop in the pressure to "2" for applique, cut work,
highest position at the end of sewing. drawn work , basting and embroidery.

When the red signal " "V " is lit, the needle bar will stop in the Set the pressure to "1" when sewing
lowest position at the end of sewing. chiffon , lace , organdy and other fine
fabrics. Velou rs and knits w ith a lot
Use this feature when pivoting, machine embroidery and sewing of stretch may also requ ire a "1"
long continuous seams. setting.

Align the number on the dial with the

. setting mark.

18
 SECTION II
Selecting Patterns
• Utility Sewing Key
(When the power switch is turned on, the machine is automatically set to sew a
straight stitch , and patterns 1 to 7 are displayed.)
Each time you press the key, 7 new stitches will appear on the screen .
There are 4 sets of 7 stitches available, or 28 in total.
Q) Patterns 1 to 7 are selectable.
® (Example) Display patterns 15 to 21 by pressing the

STITC H

r-T·-·-r1
r·-r ;:;1
j.~J WIDTH
LENGTH ~ I _--
i.
ii
,_ ..r - -·

0 Patterns 8 to 14 are selectable. *To select any pattern, @ (Example) Select pattern 20 by pressing the center of the corresponding key
press the corresponding on the screen.
picture on the screen. G) The selected pattern 20 is displayed in the upper left part of the screen.
Selected pattem
I
:1·r-:/. . ::01i
I~ . STRET CH BLIND HE M

@ Patterns 15 to 21 are selectable.

!_J__J

@ Approximately 2 seconds later, the following message will appear.

;-· -:::~:I~~;I!
!
1 ... ~
·:.
I j fi[,._: 1_1 ::: T LF f:T :-Jt::L:.:·1... E
.~__::__
-:
.._
_I , I

@ Patterns 22 to 28 are selectable. l DP Ct F' P 0 _; I T I iJ t-~

I
:,~ IT ~ !
I
I " i,1JID T !-!/LENG T ;-; " i( E v
.................
,..,,~,-~o;.:·-··-""'"'"~"'-¥'~-&::.•'111••:1" :I:'":::::·-:--- ·--· -- •.,........ ,..,.,..,

® By pressing the clear key, the display in ® is retrieved.

* A message is displayed when pattern 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or 20 is
selected.
* For adjustment with the width/ length key , see pages 24, 29.

19
SECTION II

• Decorative Selection Key

OECO!AllVE DECOftA!Nl
Each time you press the a
29 - 68
key , 8 new stitches will appear on the Each t ime y ou press the 69~1t6 key, 8 new stitches will appear on the
screen. There are 5 sets of 8 stitches available, or 40 in total. screen. There are 6 sets of 8 stitches available , or 48 in total.
CD Patterns 29 to 36 are selectable. CD Patterns 69 to 76 are selectable .
FOOT ORDINARY EMBROIDERY ORQIN~ RY EMBROIDERY
-- - !=>
RECALL
SEWING - - ING-
SEW c:::
UTl.ITY UTILITY
C> MESSAGE C)
1 -28

· --
, • DECORATIVE
29'""68 69-("")116
WIDTH
LENGTH
@ Patterns 37 to 44 are selectable. @ Patterns 77 to 84 a re select able .

DEC 0 i;:·,::, T I\}E '

lSTO~:E
t___·..··-·-·-·
r·-····
. ··-·-··. .
1n1:Mor.:1 11

@ Patterns 45 to 52 are selectable . @ Patt erns 85 to 92 are selectable.

IM lj T 'J !.-.. iCC">C-l Tu F.: ,..l
I ~~I I I r-J::.~.'.::~'.:J 0 \; E i~'-
DEC O F:f~T J:!) E r·----·......
':'.:::·-:--!~ik [~ l::::·r oF:E
!1i'.l \;i"! \:~·:1
!........ _._. _,_,_, L.....··~·-·- ·-•.~..
r ··· -··-·-·····- ··- r·~ ·· - ··-··-...
IMEMO~t~11 il1H111f:'.'
I

@ Patterns 53 t o 60 are selectable. © Patterns 93 t o 100 are selectable.

FOOT jfll ITni, .. -· ·· · ~~ ·;1 I Pt·~
L~;y,;)_~~! 1:.:_'.:.~~:'.!Ei}EK
.. ..... ..
, ~ ~ _ ,_,_.,____ i.~~-t.!~;~.f:'..fl~:-~_-_'.-·: _i:~.:~:-~r-·-·"-·---........
.1.-/. ~~~.J~E~.
!~::·ruFt: 1::;T1:1F.:E
1•.• L--...
1-··---
IB·1~+in
. .. ..~··1. ir-1~t.!Or~~
1· · - · - ' •
i

@ Patterns 61 to 68 are selectable. @ Patterns 101 to 108 are selectable .

ui~~'~' ;ui~L f~~~'.'.'.EiL~H. l~a£1.'~EJ:1~:i~:,-..;·--·----

F' l](J T
:!iUl
11. ... 1
~::::J
,-.---------·
i:;TO~'.E 1·:.TOF:E
E~ r=t~J
l -"\I
!"-=-:~
;""',.·; 1_______ _
'--------
11 ... ... !
! -;.--..
·_;-7,
i
i .... ..
~ -:~!
i<""/"!~
11i::_.... :
!

i~~l 'IMfMOB'I
I I !··-.: I
'
20
 SECTION II

• Letter and Number Selection Key

@ Patterns 109 to 116 are selectable_
By pressing the rA;;;8l key, letters and numbers are selectable_
~

Key for letting the machine stop automatically at Upper/ Lower case selection key
the end of the pattern (Refer to pages 48, 50, 56.) (alternately selects upper case or lower case each time pressed)
(Refer to page 53.)

Key for clearing (Refer to pages 48, 55.) Key for changing the overall size of letters and numbers
(from standard to approximately 2/3 size} (Refer to page 52.}

Key for memorization of the pattern in mirror Key used for creating a space between the letters (Refer to page 53.)
image (Refer to pages 48, 51.)

Key for storing the pattern (Refer to page 53.)

:••• ••.,w•- •w•w•••H•W•WO

' ' Key for memorization of the pattern (Refer to

!.·:~ !~.~:~.'. ~-~:.~: .! pages 48, 51 - 53, 55- 56.)

Key for elongation of the pattern (Refer to page 50.)

Key for setting the size of the pattern (Refer to

pages 49, 54.)

21
SECTION Ill STRAIGHT STITCHING
Straight Seam

When the machine is tu med on, it's automatically set to sew a

V isual t o uch screen
straight stitch in the left needle position.
/ * The ordinary sewing key and utility sewing key will light up.
:; 1 F:AJGHT ·: :T:[ TCH
key, insert a memory card in the
i-----~-,
I ··~ ~
1 -··- - j:::"1
i r~..
MESSAGE~~ machine. (See page 69.)
l
==· 1
I -:;.. , i: "' -. . •

! .. =: - I WIDTH II '-}ECnRATIVE=
• .. ,.... ,..... ,.... ,..
i t:<-1 LENGTH II 29-68 59 ..:115

• Starting Sewing

'/
·=:~

Presser foot li fter

(!) Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a sea m guide Iine on ® Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward the back .
the needle plate. (See page 25.) Depress the foot control.
Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide line letting the fabric feed
naturally .
* When you begin sew ing, the following are avai lable : reverse stitching while
pressing the reverse button, or use of pattern I] .>
1
(with automatic
reverse stitch). (See page 26.) ·

22
 SECTION Ill

• Changing the Sewing Directions • Finishing Sewing

r·-- :f,-:-
:
I
l -
Presser
foot
1 .
Up/.~own needFte,
-. l.i~er
c·/
pOSltlOn button I

I..___ c_1 ·'

..
.....,.,..::-
•

D '?)

Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the CD For fastening the ends of ® Raise the presser foot and @ The threads are cut the
fabric by pressing the Up/Down needle position button. seams, press the reverse remove the fabric, drawing proper length for starting
Raise the presser foot. stitch button and sew the threads to the back. the next seam.
several reverse stitches.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing
* When patter{J.)s selected,
direction as desired.
Lower the presser foot. if you press the reverse
button, the machine will
sew a lock stitch and stop.
(See page 26.)

23
SECTION Ill
Manual Setting Keys
• Manual Stitch Length • Variable Needle Position

-------· t t t
0 0 0
Left · · - - · · · - · · Midd le - - - - - - - - - - Right

[[[) I (TI]
.:i CI]]!.J

When the patterns listed below are selected and the needle
By pressing the key, the stitch length can be adjusted manually.
position key ( G or GI
is pressed, you can move the needle
To decrease, press the c=:J key. To increase, press the [TI key. to any position desired.
-·-111I i'.'i fT(~il.
I 111 '!
The programmed stitch length setting will be suitable for most of your sewing
lJLI UJ
I

1
needs; however, you can change the programmed settings to accommodate
different fabric characteristics or achieve a desired effect.
Hold down the Q or c::!J key until you reach the setting you desire.
* The reverse stitch length cannot be set longer than 2.5 mm (3/32").
By pressing the the
forme r display.

24
 SECTION Ill
Seam Guide Line Sewing on Heavy Fabrics

Needle
plat e
guide lines

Hook cover plate

guide lines
The black button on foot A will lock the foot in a
horizontal position if you push it in before lowering
the presser foot. Th is ensures even feeding at the
beginning of seams and helps when sewing many
layers of fabric such as sewing over welt seams when
hemming jeans.

When you reach the point of an increased thickness,

The seam guides on the needle plate and hook c over
lower the needle and raise the presser foot. Press in
plate help you measure seam width .
the black button, then lower the foot and continue
sewing.
The number indicates the distance between the left
needle position and the line.
Th is button re leases automatically after a few
stitches are sewn.

25
SECTION Ill
Direction of Straight Stitching

STITCH
SELECTION THREAD MACHINE SETTING
STITCH ~NEEDLE
USES
TENSION
POSITION\
I 1 Visual touch sc reen
I r, . , I When the machine is t urned on, it' s automat ically set to sew a
I I li :3TRRIGHT STITCH straight stitch.
I I T his st itch can be used for regu lar seams, zippers, topstitching, etc.
I
I cp If·k=·i
I
I Loft
I 2
r- ·;- ~i ZJ PP F.: F:
This stitch can be used for sewing zippers and rolled hems.

l
I
I I
I I li.'.:.:!C:; : Ji r.~:.· :.··,, •'.... I... ,·_-.··..·,.·_-,• 'r"
1•·11
'
I
I
I
I
9
Middle
-
II 3 1 ". ~·l
I ! ''·r·k' . Q J'' A T! '~
;!"I l ~ ··-· ·-·· •.
·- · I · FL.i I'-J l .w ." .~H.·
""""'
~ .~
The machine will sew four stitches forward, four stitches
::1 I i ! ,-. ·rr ..-
l_L_!;;; i r:.Hibl"i
•1·
~.
T! T "" H
LI
T "" <,.,,._<A'-,
~,~~
II in reverse, then continue sewing forward.
:- ~ :0 1,.
I
i
I 1
1
.----------*---__[>i~1?.~ay_~s5hanged.
i ·~ 1-LF. 1 ;f DESIF'Efl ~ ffj}
I

!__ JI
j When you re ach the end edge of the fabric, press the
reverse bunon once.
[ The machine will sew four reverse stitches, four forward
I
I
Left I u:1 r ~ - R-Mn n1: :.• 1 : 1 1< : 'LJ! Press stitch es, then stop sewing .
or or i '~'i'__f__:;~i:·:_~J_J:~~-----
: r-·:;·E_·::_ :;
L!
~'II-+.~~ k'E\' ~
either
key.
•I
I
I
•
.~-~
i ~1 :.-,
i
f
n "i THE END r: F
. ·:ER~~ ~-'
•
Lowe r t he nee d le close to the f ront edge of the fabric .
The machine w ill sew several locking stitches in p lace and
contin ue sewing forward .
I
I
I
I
Left
l I I I
I ' I !
I I ,1 ·
~3i .+--. L11rrr 1 1 1 ~
.. RE '.J E RC.E ·; TIT·~-1-1
-=:. ! !lto~
I
I [ By pressing the reve rse button , the machine will sew
seve ral locking stitches in p lace, then stop sewing.

I !! I Upon complet ion o f reverse/ lock

·----- stitch ing, the screen displ ays as before.
15

1
This stro ng, durable stitch is recommended where both elasticity
Ill and strength are needed to insure comfort and durability.
Iii Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams.

i Ill Also use when c onstructing items such as backpacks for e xt ra

Ill strength .
Left

II '.;. ,. -~
16 This stitc h is a n arrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering

I
'l ,·:·!j T ' ._ <'L~
·- · ' p .:" "r
1 ·-· 1.•
,- · ' , •O
,J 1 IT1 1N,- ILJI on knit fabrics and bias seams, while pe rmitting the seam to be

j
I ' I
i.__ ;(,. ..! pressed completely flat.
The stitch can also be used to simultaneously seam and overcast
when sewing on tri cot and chiffons for a narrow, almost invisible
seam or seam fin ish.
Middle

26
 SEWING BASICS SECTION IV

To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder
* * *
To Snap Off
( I r---. Up/ Down
needle position
To Snap On To Remove

I
i}) ,

t · ' _-,,...-
button
/
Presser foot
holder

L ~fJ\Presser
F·:·,f foot lifter

I ll) :20
_t.)··~

~
Remove the thumb screw by turning the screw
counter-clockwise with the screwdriver.

Press the needle position button Press the red button on the Make sure that the pressure dial * To Attach
to raise the needle to its highest back of the foot holder. The is at "3".
position and raise the presser presser foot will drop off.
foot. Pl ace the presser foot so the pin
on the foot lies just under the
groove of the foot holder .
~ Additional Clearance ~ Lower the presser foot lifter to
The presser I oot lock the foot in place .
can be raised
higher for additional
clearance.
_/ Presser
C( foot lifer

"'"/
..
Align the groove on the foot holder with the
threaded hole on the presser bar and screw the
.--
foot holder screw into the hole. Tighten it with
the screwdriver.

27
SECTION IV

Changing Needles

Pin
Needle
Up/Down c lamp
need le -+-F=--~­ screw
position
button

A number indicating needle size is Turn off the power switch. Loosen the needle clamp screw by Insert the new needle into the needle
marked on the needle shank. turning it toward you. clamp with the flat side away from
The higher the number, the heavier the you.
needle. Remove the needle from the clamp_
When inserting the needle into the
Raise the needle by pressing the needle clamp, push it up as far as it will go
position button and lower the presser and tighten the clamp screw firmly.
foot.

x x x
* Bent or blunt needle may cause
skipped stitch or breaking thread.

* Always purchase a good quality

needle.

28
 UTILITY STITCHING SECTION V

Zigzag Stitching Manual Stitch Width Key

r·~;:ffi"-CJi1~[1 T ~- I ·::;TIT~:fr·! GT H
lL::-:.:___ ! .
-=--~-41
Select pattern -~:-
1
i [:) l I i ' . ':=. '
FOO T . _____l_.[_~
, J_·[~ ,[=::J[JjJ
::·i r···~:~:1--i~:J
! <; !
'......::~::... . ! J
. [Q]J

By pressin g the key, the stitch w idth can be adjusted manually.

Simple zigzag stitching is widely used
for overcasting, app liqueing, etc.
To decrease, press the G key. To increase, press the GJ key.

The pre-programmed stitch width settings will be suitable for most of your
sewing needs; however, you can change the settings to accommodate d ifferent
fabric characteristics or achieve a desired effect.

Hold down the G or [1J key until you reach the setting you desire.

By pressing the key again, the visual touch screen will return the
former display.

29
SECTION V

Overcasting
• Zigzag Overcast • Overlock Stitch

S.1eet pattern
r ·~~:~:-:
:j :~'.:
.· '
_.:::...__!,
!. Select P•ttern IJ[~~f:I
.
..:..J
· Thread tension

The Memory Craft 8000 is equipped with a few overcasting stitches to suit Using foot M, guide the black prong next to the fabric edge.
a wide variety of fabrics available in today's market.
Test each stitch on the actual fabric to determine which one gives the best The wire farthest to the right will lie off the fabric edge providing support for
appearance. the stitches interlocking off the edge.
Place the edge of the fabric next to the black prong of foot C. * Reduce the needle thread tension on light-weight fabrics until the threads
The wires on this foot prevent light-weight fabric from rolling and creating a interlock at the fabric edge.
ridge . The black prong guides your sewing so the needle falls off the fabric * Stretch fabrics may require you to adjust the stitch length manually .
wrapping the threads around the edge to stop raveling. * The stitch width cannot be adjusted manually.

30
 SECTION V

Direction of Overcasting

STITCH STITCH THREAD MACHINE SETTING USES

SELECTION TENSION

Visual touch screen

4 This stitch can be used on most woven fabrics. It's the fastest w~

~
to finish and leaves you with a neat, flat edge.
,- ,;;•·- ,..., ..•. ;-··.
I'./~;~ I'·.
,·-. ; "'
T.::. I...! !_I;::: c

5 ,I ~::· '. • 1··. ( : •: . r

This stitch can be used to simultaneously stitch and overcast seams

~
in one step.
Use this stitch when you do not need to press seams open flat.
Test the stitch on the actual fabric for the best results.

....--18_...__... This stitch is used to finish seam allowance on synthetics and other

l
. L;~ H: 'J FC1 1__.1
fabrics that tend to pucker.
.
The stitch is excellent for darning and mending tears in fabric,
4'_>
.....
~-

. . .,.......,....,. .. This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as swimwear and
t ;..-. r )l :.- • i, , .:;.; T ·.. :· ·i
! ~-- ·" i stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and
t .!:~ ·::_ . .J strength.
1

22 This stitch is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to fray

~
extensively such as linens and gabardines.
Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to
insure that your seams will not ravel.

23 •.. This stitch finishes the edges of your seams similar to a commercial
! <~ . C; '·~
.....·
··-~/;b

~
=.· • . ,_ ·- · ,
i-:;• . , overtocking machine for a professional look.
'I:~ 1';;

31
SECTION V

Sensor Buttonhole

f "fi 7!
Select pattern u~, .[ .
t·-·J~-xr.- ~

Button holder
' '.;•

CD®
'
" The size of buttonhole is automatically set by (D Press the Up/Down needle position button to raise @ Pull the button holder.to the back, and place the
placing the button in the automatic buttonhole the needle. Raise the presser foot lifter. button in it. Pull it together tightly on the button.
foot R.
* The button holder of the foot takes a button size ® Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R. * If the button is extremely thick, make a test
up to 2.5 cm ( 1") in diameter.
buttonhole. If it is difficult to fit the button
* Make a test buttonhole on a sample duplicating through the test buttonhole, you can lengthen the
the fabric, interfacing and seams of the actual buttonhole by pulling the carriage on the foot
garment. back a little extra.
" Place the button on the fabric sample and mark The length of the hole will increase by the same
the top and bottom to determine the position of amount.
buttonhole.
" Use interfacing on stretch fabrics.

32
 SECTION V

~~~ T ouch

n J
@ Insert fabric under the foot. @ Depress the foot control until the machine stops by itself.
Press the needle position button twice.
Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads to the * The buttonhole will be au.tomatically sewn . The front bartack and left row fi rst , then the
left. right row and back bartack. The mach ine will stop automatically.
Insert the garment under the foot, and lower the needle at
the starting point. Then lower the automatic buttonhole
foot.
® Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it will go.

* There should be no gap between the slider and spring

holder of the foot as shown below.
There should
be no gap

Slider \ Spring
~hold"
~··
Button ho lder

33
SECTION V

• To Alter the Stitch Width • To Alter the Stitch Density

ORDl!ijRY EMBROIOERY
- - - i: -J
S~ING

UT~l1'_Y JA:Bl
J , ' I'
1 "- 28 ~
DECORATIVE
~~k2:~; Cl
29 - 68
C>
69 - 116
(When you raise the presser
foot lifter . this display w ill
appear.) Narrow _J Wide Dense L Coarse

(j) To sew another buttonhole or to start from the beginning

a
By pressing th e
ua
key, the width o f By p ressing t he key, the stitch length
,-~
rf?
of the buttonhole press the key Is~-:- ,
then depress the buttonhole indicator shows 5.0. ind icator shows 0.45.
foot control. ; - )~ To alter the width press G or 0. To alter the density press Q or [i].
The width can be altered between 2.5 and The density can be altered between 0.2 and
* When buttonhole sewing is finished, push the buttonhole
7.0. 0.8.
lever upward as far as it will go.
! [J 71
* When the pattern l~E:<- i or is selected, the stitch w idth and density can be altered
L_SJ:_E~_J

in the above manner

@ Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack at
each end to prevent accidentally cutting bartacks.
Cut the opening with the seam ripper.

34
 SECTION V

Rounded and Keyhole Buttonholes

• Sewing Buttonhole on Heavy Fabrics

The bu ttonhole wi ll be automatically
sewn as shown below.

Rounded
;:
t:•
[
'=

.... · ;-+u
'Sta rting
point
u· " ,..-Bar-tack

•rl.i -. o!
={ :
n -.u
nBar-tack
/n
--I ~Width 5 _5 --..l
Ill
I- width
7
I
0.45 . . . . Standard density
{for gabardine, denim and other
Keyhole '-starting l) thick or heavy materials)
point 0.80 . . . . Coarse seam
(for thick wool and jersy knits)

~o r sewing, use the same procedure as when the pattern ~l

Adjust the stitch density acco rding to the material and thread. (See page 34.)

1s selected. ·- -- -
___.__
* The width and density can be altered.
(Width) (Density)
(See pages 32 - 34.)
0 -------- 2.5 to 5 .5 0.2 to 0.8

A---~ 5.5 t o 7 .0 0.2 to 0.8

35
SECTION V

Automatic Buttonhole

1
I
St~rting,
point ~
n Display ed when
sewing is started.
~)

" To alter the stitch width and density, refer to page G) Pull the button holder to the far back. © Sew down the left side stopping at the e nd of th e
34. buttonhole mark.
" If there is a difference in stitch density between
the right and left rows of the buttonhole, refer to
@ Insert fabric under the foot.
Press the needle position button twice.
Press t he step fo rward key t _:bR;t:rJ ·
page 67. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both th reads
to the left.

@ Insert the garment under the foot, and lowe r the

needle at the starting point. Then lower the
automatic buttonhole foot.

36
 SECTION V

~,~~~ :-~~----1:~;;r111\~~s~~1
e,-~p ~. j
~
f · l:~·r;q,1c-1r-:"'! _ .......J~
'-• ---.;..~-:.-:.:.~~.:..~;

® Depress the foot control. The machine will auto- @ Keep the foot control depressed . The machine To make the next bunonhole , position the fab ri c
matically bartack and sew up the right side of the will bartack, knot the stitches and stop sewing by and step down on the foot co ntrol.
buttonhole. itself.
Stop the machine when you are directly opposite The Memory Craft 8000 will sew another button-
the first stitch on the left hand side. hole identical to the f irst each time you step down
on the foot control.
Press the step forward key
* To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to the
instructions on page 34.

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SECTION V

Corded Buttonholes

G) With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the cord spur
at the back of the buttonhole foot.

@ Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot until they clear
the front end.

@ Hook the filler cord into the forks on the front of the R foot to hold
them tight.
* For sewing, use the same procedure as
@ Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and
when the pattern l~H:.] is selected. lower the foot.

(See pages 32 ~ 34.)

@ Depress the foot control gently and sew the buttonhole .
* Set the stitch width in accordance Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the
with the thickness of the cord used. cord.

@ Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads.

0 Pu II the left end of the filler cord to tighten it.

®Thread the end through a darning needle, draw to the wrong side of
the fabric and cut.

* To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to the instructions on page 34.

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 SECTION V

Rolled Hem

* Straight stitch rolled hem

Select pattern 1:::·:j;;:·::I · foot

Hemmer foot D
* Zigzag stitch rolled hem
·. . . ' ')
I :.:·;~:~·-· .
foot
Select pattern •...

Hemmer foot D @ Lower the needle into the fabric at the point @ Lower the hemmer foot, then sew by lifting
where sewing is to begin. Then lower the up the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding
Stitch width 1.0 - 2.0
hemmer foot. smoothly and evenly.
4
The sewing method is the same for either stitch.
@ Sew 3 or 4 stitches while holding the needle
and bobbin th reads. Lower the need le into
the fabric and lift the hemmer foot. Insert
the folded portion of the fabric into the curl
of the hemmer foot.

@
@ Trim about 0.7 cm (9/32"1 from corners to
reduce bulk.
G) Make a double 0.3cm(1/8") fold approximately
8 cm(3") in length.

39
SECTION V

Basting

r:T!l
I . '

,I__,: _;:
Select pattern I ! i.
• I

For use of the foot contra I.

__j] BfiS TING FOOT \ f"

1
.-.,.~.81 r-1l~·r1-~11 -~~ii 1
·-: 11·1 l.-n~i!, r1:{ 1 3
1 r·a 4
1

1,--~~~•-• j IJ.t J.~1 I ! ' _,,!--'=i,~=1: ~.=~•~~": "".: _;i~-=~~=·-·•"-J-"t=m~"""'v·=--··I:_

l " I

Di., loy will oMog•:ftoctwo •~ornl•.

__J

r ·: T E~IS!Ot·P AU~O ~:
11
/ f « 1 - - .

_ :_ I' 0 PR ESSURE• 2 ~!lll!il'__Ifj r~o~ @

"' DROP FEED DO G ~

G) Draw both needle and @ Depress the foot control. @ Hold the fab ric taut and slide it to
bobbin threads to the back. The machine will take one stitch where you want the next stitch.
[ 2) and stop automatically. Release Depress the foot control.

Pressure dial \ the foot control.

@Continue in this manner sliding the
fabrics sideways or forward.

The basting stitch can be used to baste seams, to * When basting is completed, reset
tailor tack and to tack quilt layers together. Do not pressure dial, replace foot holder,
and raise the feed dog .
use th is stitch if needle marks in the fabric are perm a·
nent. The srnal ler the needle size the less chance of
the needle leaving permanent marks.

" Drop the feed dog and attach embroidery foot P.

Refer t o the instructions on page 71.

40
 SECTION V

Zipper Sewing

i i ;q
Select pattern ii.--L-.
i !.
!
t~-:::!~:::J

To Snap On the Zipper Foot: Fabric Preparation:

Presser
foot lifter

Top edge of fabric

Q) Fit the pin located at the rear of the presser foot @ Lower the foot holder. Place right sides of fabric together and sew to the
into the groove at the rear of the foot holder. end of the zipper opening. Reverse stitch to
knot the stitches.

Manually set the stitch lengt h at "5" and sew the

1t ,,
* To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the zipper opening.
T he pin o n the zipper foot to the pin on the left hand side.

h•~::

41
SECTION V

To Sew:

0.2 to 0.3 c m
11/8")

Zipper
tape

Fold back the left seam allowance. Attach the zipper foot with the pin on Sew through the fold and zipper tape. Close the zipper and spread the fabric
Turn under the right seam allowance the right hand side. lower the zipper Stop ju st before the zipper foot flat with the right side facing up.
to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm ( 1/8") fold. foot. reaches the slider on the zipper tape.

Place the zipper teeth next to 0.2 to lower the needle slightly into the
0.3 cm (1/8") fold and pin in place. fabric.

Raise the zipper foot and open the

zipper. Lower the foot and stitch the
remainder of the seam.

42
 SECTION V

Eyelets Elastic Casings

~ lect pattern [~~'.'.I · !"'''":'"''

Select pattern j ~~~ I ·
L!::~J

Move the zipper foot to the left pin.

Guide the edge of the foot along the
Lower the needle slightly into the
fabric, raise the foot, remove the
The pattern l~J can be used to sew
Use th is meth od to replace bias tape
casings in such areas as wrists and
zipper teeth and stitch through basting stitches and open the zipper. a small eye for passing cord. waists. This is especial ly helpfu l when
the garment and zipper tape. Stop sewing children's clothing as it redu ces
about 5 cm (2"} from the top of the Then lower the foot and stitch the Press down the foot control. The bulk.
zipper. remainder of the seam making sure the machi ne will sew an eyelet and stop
fold is even. automatically. Slide a piece of 0.3 cm (1 /8") wide
elastic under the foot and then up
Remove th e fabric and cut the small through the slot so it is resting on top
eye with the seam ripper or a pair of of the center portion of foot F.
pointed scissors.
Sew the elastic on the wrong side of
the fabric , pulling it gently to avoid
sewing through the elastic. After t he
stitching is comp leted , pull on the
elastic to gather the fabric and secure
both ends.

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SECTION V

Blind Stitch Hemming

0.4 to 0.7 cm
• Variable Needle Position

~~ct pattern [;i] . '~~-....-. . . .! I By pressing the

indicator shows 0.7.
key, the hemming width

light-Weight Fabric Heavy-Weight Fabric

On light-weight fabrics the raw edge can be turned

under and pressed.
On heavy -weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge The needle
shou Id be overcast first. p osition is
I
Disp lay will change
Fold up the desired amount and pin in place. Then
fold the hem under the fabric as illu strated.
moved to
t he right. L,:ved ,..._e needle position is
to the left.

~
after two seconds.

.. I
ij
f1D ..JU:>T LE FT t~E Ei:iLF '

* ~~;~~attern !.JJ for woven fabrics and pattern

Position the fabric in such a way that the folded edge
i _( ! for stretch fabrics. ~the need le When the needle
U_J comes to the left side of guide. l ~to the left. comes to t he right.
Lower the presser foot.
* "0.7" on the visual touch screen
Adjust the position of needle swing with the WIDTH/ indicates t he d istance between t he
LENGTH key so that the needle just pierces the guide and the need le point.
folded edge of the fabric when the needle comes over
to the left side.
Sew guiding the folded edge along the guide.
For a professional looking hem fold the fabric
reducing the lip to about 0.2 cm (1/8"1. As you sew
the right hand stitch will fall off the fabric edge
44 forming a chain stitch.
 SECTION V

Quick-Darn

~:n

i nn:!
f!i!i! !
I~ r
Select pattern
1
, . .1.1:~E'....J Starting
point "'' ~~~

i .;~l
i r~ i
L. :~:. .J
! Display wi II change after two seconds.

CD Pu II the button holder to the far back. @ For darning in a length of less than 2 cm, first stop
@ Insert a fabric under the foot. the machine after sewing to a required length and

The Memory Craft 8000 automatically darns rips and

Press needle position button twice. then press the [~i~'.rr ! key.
Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads - · ···- --- j
holes. Large and small holes can be mended quickly
and easily with this unique stitch. to the left. @ The required length has now been determined.
@ Insert the garment under the foot, and lower the So restart the machine and continue sewing until
Automatic bunonhole foot R is used to hold the fabric foot. the machine stops automatically.
·securely while darning. Press down the foot control. The machine will
lock stitch, sew 16 rows of darning, lock stitch and
For extra support, or to strengthen the darn, pin or stop automatically.
baste a backing fabric such as organdy under the hole.

" The stitch length and width can not be adjusted The size of one darn
cycle is variable.
manually.
2cml3/4(1 However. the maximum
stitch length is 2 cm (3/4")
and the maximum stitch
width is 0.7 cm (9/32"L
'-.._../
0.7 cm {9/32")

45
SECTION V

• To Adjust the Evenness of Darning

If there is a difference in h eight between the starting p oi nt (left side) and the end p oint (right side)
of darning, make adju stment by pressing the Gor G key.

Displayed u pon
pressi ng t he

key.

~
· ~~·1 +
~1
@) Rearrange the fabric and repeat the procedures in ~~
·~·t,; :;
G)to ®. .,,
' l'· '

When t he left sid e Select "1" or "2" t o When the right side Sele ct "4" or "5" t o give
is lowe r give an eve n stitch. is lower an even stitch.
Displayed upon completion of sewing.
Upon pressing the key,[]] which is automatically set is displayed on the screen.

If you press the key again, the screen displays as before.

<Memorization of darning>
When repeatedly sewing the same-size darn to repair a
wide rip, raise the presser foot lifter, move the fabric
to the left, pierce the needle at the end point, lower
the presser foot lifter, and restart sewing.
. ' ' ;1 .... ..... ......... ..... ....- ..- ..... .... .- - . .... .._ .., ... ....... ,
Displayed when sewing
'·· ![!11...
- ··-·
1 ~ wu.' '".
::; ... ·.i : L ,,,, 1w E I is started.
Upon completion of

_____
. . ..

:;. :. 21::1• ;) l! f.t l sewing. the screen

___,,,_,,_,,_ ,__,,._,
.
1 ,_,,, _,_,,,__,____; displays as before .

46
 SECTION V
Gathering Patchwork

1-3
Select pattern
Thread tension ~ Select pattern

Stitch length 3.0 ~ 5.0

2.4 cm (1 ")

Use two rows of straight stitching to gather medium weight fabrics or when The patterns shown below can be used for patchwork.
tight, firm gathers are needed.
!
1::::.'.::.• 1::::7 l
! ~ ..:·:.i ! !,. .
Sew the first row guiding foot A next to the raw edge. i. . ~--·.. i
;........,...! :...........J

Sew the second row guiding foot A next to the first row. Sew seam and press seam allowance open. Sew pattern stitch on right side of
garment centering stitches over the seam line.
Pu II on the bobbin threads simultaneously from each end of the fabric until
the desired amount is gathered.

Knot the th reads at each end and distribute the gathers evenly.

If you are using a 1.5 cm (5/8") seam allowance, your seam wil I fal I between
the two rows of gathering.

Th is insures that your gathers will be smooth and even.

47
 SECTION VI AUTOMATIC MACHINE EMBROIDERY
One Point Pattern Sewing
• Memory Key • Turn-Over Memory Key

... r
~:.: ·:~~.1: ::~:J:~.r;.DJ~J:::J
r:;;·:·1···1
I
Select pattern IL).::·1 by following steps CD to @. l~:~;I zE:'.:::
M<1 L.......................... ..
I.Lfj ;-·-·-··-··-·-·-·..··
t"1
\,~7
F OO I~~~~~~~~'.~:~
1-----··
DCC. Or:::fiTI\.' E i M ~: r•i !°! !:! 1•1
i.:. .:::A:.:.:_:.
I When this key is pressed after selecting a When th is key is pressed after selecting a
I
I
I
pattern, the pattern will be memorized as pattern, the pattern will be memorized
I
I many times as the key is pressed. in mirror image. The visual touch screen
t When the key is pressed after selecting will show the pattern turned-over.
When you start sewing, the display on the screen will change
to the one below : another pattern, that pattern w ill be (See page 51.}
AUTO -.l E- ", memorized afte r the previously memori·

-=~K: ~.:__
~:.t~~~~ zed pattern. (See pages 51 ....., 53, 55....., 56.)

~ress after sewi ng

started .
ts @
3
I ~~fmr • Clear Key • Beginning Key

When you press the [Ain6l

STOP!
key, the machine will automati-
cally stop at the end of the pattern.

[ Sewing Sample J ~

When this key is pressed before startin g If you are sewing a series of programmed
sewing, the program is successively stitches and you stop sewing in the
cleared from the e nd , midd le of the series, you can start again
When the key is p ressed after starting from the beginning by p ressing t h is key
sewing, the en tire p rogram is al I cleared . before restarting.

48
 SECTION VI

Memory Lock Patterns To Reduce the Patterns

To sew a crocodile, for example, select the pattern

To sew a penguin, for example, select the pattern

,-
The pattern can be reduced in size by pressing the ~:---·
key.

Sewing ····-·· .. .....-...... ..............!

Sample
J'.~:J:~:::E:::: J. i i''"· ' '"'"'.11"' , ,j j
~ .::: ~- .::.. !:::. ! !

L ......;{01·
: i
L._ ···-"-·• ··-··· I
I
I I
I I I
I I I
I I I
I I I
I I
I
I

Draw both threads

to the lef t under the
Sewing
Sample
ru ID ~ ~
toot.

Depress the foot control and sew until the machine stops by itself.
The thread will be knotted at the beginning and the end. To sew a second Reducible Patterns
crocodile, release the foot control, then depress it again.
Another crocodile will be sewn automatically. Separate the crocodiles by
clipping the connecting threads.
The curved scissors included in your accessory box are convenient here for r~:i

they allow you to scoop up the thread and cut it close to the stitching.
11,·--·1
..--..,
I :

The patterns shown below are automatically locked at the beginning and end I •.... 1
....::: ..1

of the pattern .
f7?il
!1-. I
;r:==-==~i
~ -- ! p:-'1·
I .
I
ir-'.!l H~: !
I·'" i ;· ·-· '!
•-..··-·······
I I
L ..........

49
SECTION VI

Elongated Satin Stitching

Select pattern The pattern can be elongated up to five times its normal
length by pressing the F-.~;;;:r1,1 key.
G~'!'!(l ~J

Sewing
Sample

When you press the fi1GTiSi key, the machine will automati·
l~~I.9-E:J
cally stop at the end of the pattern.

The satin stitches shown below can be elongated up to five times their normal You may adjust the stitch width and density.
length.
To do this, press the key.
r~~-:~;-1
l ••L.
I ;: ~=··
"
~ The stitch width and density can be adjusted manually.
ii ::F~:~rn~: !!
l--·---·

IT?l 1 i .:.· 1
; m,. j
f 11
l ~~ i

]flI
II .::,_
j_..;;&: i
i ,..i:i
: ;:;- i
1.::-_J l ---..J L.___j

50
 SECTION VI

Combining Patterns

Visual Touch Sewing Visual Touch Sewing

Step Screen Sample Step
Screen Sample

OECORATIVE .
29C')
..· 68 ---
69'-•116

.~
® @

OICORATIVE · ·
® i9•6a 69
':?ue Change to o t her bank of stitches by pressing
®
j:\
' \
the key.

-· . .o;;;;;.:: ···~

® ® .. .
--~--···: :~ :;~.
;
~· .....

®
* Th e memorized patterns will be sewn repeatedly.

* One locking stitch is available in each bank of stitches (

51
SECTION VI

Combining Letters Test Sewing Pattern Combinations

[ Step ]
Visual Touch
Scree I'\
Sewil'lg
Sample ( Programmed patterns J

CD ®
® · · - · · -·-·-·--·-·=i_ I:::,
~~~~3_ .... - -
@ @ -.!....

@
li~i'~Mti.t~ J~":"~~~~m

!
~
· ~-~-.. r:./l

® • t ~ ' ~

® C0
0 II
__J_ '.:_ ~·:·~.- •.:, !\ll
··-·- ·--- ·······-·
r·········-·-·-···-··
® ©
® II.:·:
__J_ _.· .· .· . i',/f
i: t
'···············-·-······-··

IE~:;:;.~i !l:!i1_
1
@ @
,. _ ....... _ _

__l_ .·::: [\ii i···i There may be instances when you want to test a pattern combination without
sewing all the patterns.

Sew as mu ch as necessary then press the Beginning key

U!!!f~'!'~~~·H~!:~!
* When the r···'•ll.i .....__, key is pressed once, the selected letter or number is
i::;;t!1 =:1L.!.~:J This machine will now start sewing at the beginning of your programmed
reduced, and returned to the standard size when the key is pressed again. pattern combination .

52
 SECTION VI

Combining Letters and Space Store Key and Recall Key

Visual Touch Sewing To store the word "Route '. ::} 55" for example:
Step Screen Sample

Vi$Ual Touch
[ Step
fA:Sl Screen
lJ8U Press store key.
Memorize the word "Route t:::; 55". The visual t o uch
0 (~ screen will show
"STORED" for 2
seconds, th en it will
@ show the memori·
zed word "Route U
@ f'o1
\.:/
+1, I,
55".
The word is n ow
stored.
(4)
Use the machine for ordinary or program sewing.

® By pressing
Recall key. you can
the

recal I the word

®@ I
t,-;,:., ,-·.,
!._J
'
i.~_J 't~ ~=:: "Route r::l 5 5" on
the visual touch
screen and can sew
0 " Route 55".

® G)
The patterns, letters, or numbers registered with the E~] key (up to 31
® patterns in ordinary sewing mode) can be recalled immediately by pressing the
@ (~ B key.

@ The patterns registered with the @· ~~~~i[ key are stored for about 3 days will
the power switched off.
@ 0 The first set of stored instructions will be erased if you store a second set of
@ instructions (patterns). This is also true for embroidery instructions.

@) ® 1--:-:-:-¥-~--i

I :.: t
l~-~~Ej Press Once . . . . C~] (5 mm I
@ If you wish to adjust the size of Press Twice ... (4mm)
the space, this can be done by Press 3 Times . . [] (3mml
@® pressing the space key. Press 4 Times . . [J (2mm)

53
SECTION VI

Cross Stitch Shading Stitches

Select pattern and press the key

twice to sew":>(/", 3 times to sew"/:<):.·", etc.

Select pattern or
Pressure dial
\®.
[ 2 or 1 ]

' ... ...

"

<,,., .
' -;_\.>,
\

.
,.
,<

f"'ii·:~:1 r1·i;:~·si
You'll love the beautiful designs you can sew with this craft ; I :::~~] i ., ·~M·j
Patterns i-;•~j and ll~·i can be used for quick and neat outline designs.
stitch pattern, and in half the time it would take if L:~li ;~J
embroidered by hand. Cross stitches can be effectively Use them to enhance appliques and create your own machine embroidered motifs.
combined with the alphabet and other craft patterns for
attractive samples and other sewing projects. Counted cross Draw the design on the right side of the fabric. Place a tear away backing or iron-on interfacing
stitch pamphlets for hand work are excellent design sources. beneath the fabric for support where necessary.

A plain close weave such as linen or wool flannel make the Use the automatic settings or manually adjust the stitch length and width to achieve the desired
best background fabric. Support I ight-weight fabrics with a effect. Reduce the pressure to facilitate sewing curved areas. You may need to pivot on sharp
tear-away backing. curves.
Th is pattern can be reduced in size by pressing the [~~~:~:;~]
key. A second row in the same or varied thread color can be sewn inside the first row for a more
pronou need outline.

54
 SECTION VI

Sculpture Stitch Notes on Programming (In Ordinary Sewing Mode)

1. Prior to programming, delete the previously programmed patterns by

r.::::lion pressing the clear key.
u; 1
Select pattern 1· 1 ·
' 1111 For a long program, it is advisable to write down the programming
L~-~ procedure in order to avoid an error.

[2~~
· .. ··, '\ 2. Up to 31 patterns or letters/numbers can be programmed in the memory .
Note, however, that patterns 1 to 28 cannot be. programmed .
Pressure dial .. 2 !. Q).
' . ···. ' .

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
I

1 ~ ~ D
I
The sculpture stitch adds a three
dimensional effect when outlining designs
for elegant motifs on clothing, table
I
cp cp
I
3 mm

linens and crafts. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

a
The sculptured look is formed by five back and forth stitches and one toward I
stitch.
Trace your design on the r ight side of the fabric. Place a tear away backing
0 I I i
j D
AUTO 0
underneath for extra support on light weight fabrics.
Stitch slowly by guiding foot F over the traced line, pivoting at corners. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Secure the threads with the locking stitch. ---·
~~ j ~
Ill
Ill Iii 4-

-·
t --·-·
4-
Ill
Ill Iii 4-

Sand Stitch
22 23 24 25 26 27 28

r:~:~;~~·
Select pattern i<>;
1... ,1'. ) I ~ ~ ~ $ ) )
3. If you find that a wrong pattern is selected and programmed in the
mid die of programming, press the clear key. The pattern alone will then
Pressu re dial be cleared.
4. In the following cases, the entire program is all cleared.
• When the power switch is turned off.
The sand stitch fills outlined designs. • If you have been sewing a programmed pattern and then you stop the
Sew in rows starting at the edge. machine. If you then press any pattern key or clear key.
Manually decrease the stitch width to fill 5. If an incorrect operation is performed in programming, an electronic
in small spaces. alarm will sound to signal an error.
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SECTION VI

Craft Patterns
The patterns shown in red on the chart indicate the unit of each patterns sewn when the memory key is pressed
once.

~) i• ~~~\::• ii
t t• ["""""
~~~~!
~-,--

~·~ ~~§b
.~ 1~

Ir
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92

I w~ 't -~,!ii~+
ii ji ~~
~ .1£, it
i! 1+ t :
'ii'
I I
ii fi @)~~ ~~ ~~ :o* ~(
93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
I I

1~ ~~ 111 1~ru~1~\ a~ II
~ II !i i %

~~ i~ :•• '~ :·l~~~j

c ~ !'·' ' c.· ;1
* Each pattern includes the locking stitch at the starting point. For locking at the end point, press the ! ~'. '['/1 f:: i key while
. . l-··· ····- ·
sewing.

* Each pattern starts at the " 0 " indication.

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 DECORATIVE STITCHING TECHIQUES SECTION VII

Twin Needle Stitching

This machine is equipped with a twin needle that can be used to sew parallel rows of straight or decorative stitches adding an exquisite touch to table linens and
clothing.

* Insert an additional spool pin, and put

the felt and spool on it.
* The machine has two accessory spool
T hread t ensio n pin holes and comes with two
St itch width
detachable spool pins.
3.0 "'\
* Use of the two additional spool pins is
Needle fiir) convenient for color changes in the
embroidery mode (See page 84) .
~
Twi n needle

+ ·.··· .Additional
; t _. Felt
/Sp ool pin
...____ -· ho le l pin
Spoo

Threading from CDto © is the same as

1
- -~·ii

Select pattern i : 1 for parallel rows of straight for single thread . Refer to page 13.
L::!:-=· i
stitching. Manually set the stitch width at "3.0" for @ Draw the threads down and slide them
decorative patterns. throu~ the right side of the lower
Lower
1-:-:::.-;~:~·i
i j-.. ; ,:;:i i. . . ~-:~ s·! t hread thread guide.
guide

l_}~~-J
!1 !1-·· -·· :i
iI ~
I~ --··
·-:...-·-·-·-- Separate @ Slide one of the threads through the
t he t hreads needle bar thread guide on the left,
and the other one on the right.
* The twin needle should be installed only after setting the width
(above).
Ci) Th read the needle from front to back.
* Avoid setting the stitch width adjusting key to more than 3.0.
®®CV * When twin needle sewing is completed,
change needle and reset tension.

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SECTION VII

Bartacking

The finished bartack Ending position

measures up t o 1.5 cm
\

[\ ,-1
Select pattern (5/8") long.

i::1=in r i:1cf·:

i--;i·~,·,Jil r··:::Fi;
FOOT

i]'f;-~:: .---,:~r~ ·1 r··..:;:·:··:

<~: ',~:
·rJl~-?-"_-/ >;""'"' po•ifo~j ~ ,,
..... ~ ~T - 1.ym (5/8" )

i_Itlti,_1 lJ:-~t~:~ ~=="--"'!A=.[~=:r~·-~"l"--""."·.." -'I"_·"~=:~=}=·-· '-.!

_"""J ""
=J.=··-'""
: _ _,
Lengt h
requ ired

Sew to the length required.

Then press the ['~~~~~] key.

Depress the foot control until the machine stops automatically .

! !cLEAF'. Displayed upon completion of sew ing.

Density and width can be varied by manually changing the ·:; r::'.E -1' I "---------
!
stitch length and stitch width.
; r:< !TFEr~}g~;.~ ,....:~. :.-; ;~L:};:~;':'':' i<E"i I
l..,,,,,,,.. ,.,,•.,.,.~,•••.,_,~•••"•""''""''"""'""''"''""'"'"''o-r•·•,.,..,.,.,.,.J

The bartack can be repeated by depressing the foot control, after the first bartack is sewn.
If a longer bartack is required, move the fabric and sew an additional bartack until the required
length is obtained.

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 SECTION VII

Fagoting ·Drawn Work and Fring_ing

Drawn work and fringing add a special touch on table linens and shawls. Choose a firm, plain
weave fabric such as linen where threads can be removed easily.

Select patmrn [:::!::J. c····:;~:~1

Select pattern !; ----~ II .
-;
L=Li Pressure dial

0.3 cm (1 /8") Paper

An open worked stitch used to join two pieces of fabric adding

design interest to plain garments. Topstitching thread in the
needle and bobbin gives a hand worked appearance.
Fo ld under 1.5 cm (5/8") on each fabric edge and press.
Carefully cut the fabric on Sew down the left side Fringing is sewn in the same
Pin the two edges to paper 0.3 cm ( 1/8") apart. grain. Determine the width guiding the fabric so the right way. Remove a single yarn
Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded of the drawn work and hand stitches fall in the open where fringing is to begin and
edge on each side. remove one yarn at each end. space. stitch. Remove the remaining
yarns.
After finishing the left side,
turn the fabric around 180 " Reset the pressure d ial to
degrees. Then sew down the "3" after sewing.
right side.

Remove the yarns between

the stitching.

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SECTION VII

Quilting Pintucking

Ou ilti ng is produced by stitching two layers of fab ric together with batting in
between to add dimension and warmth . T raditionally used for bedspreads,
quilting is now applied everywhere.
Crafts, entire garments, or parts of garments such as yokes, pockets, cuffs, and
Foot ~
collars can be sewn with straight rows of quilting o r embellished with decorative Blind stit ch hem foot G
stitches and pattern combinations.

Select pattern

@
@ Press the pin tucks to one side.

CD Position the folded edge next to the

guide .
G) The quilting guide will help to keep ®Sew guiding the quilter over the
the stitching lines straight. Loosen previous row of stitching. Lower th e presse r foot.
the quilter screw. Slide the quilter Sew the folded edge, gu iding it
in the opening to the desired w idth along the guide.
and tighten the screw.

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 SECTION VII
Applique Smocking

Applique, a technique for stitching fabric shapes onto another fabric opens For a delicate, decorative treatme nt, smocking can be applied whenever gathers
limitless design possibilities. are used. Turn a child's dress into something very special or smock a yoke on a
blouse . Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut
Dimension and texture can be added by lightly stuffing all or part of a design. the fabric three times the finished width.
Th is machine has several d ifferent patterns that can be used to en~ance your
applique.

Select pattern
r;:J
It:.:· ~i
1·· .. i
!. .... ._.. .]

Select pattern
Patterns

Pressure dial
[2\~ .·.·.:,.·.~
,.1.:·_·: ,a
....... _<·'._: ,:.

In this type of applique raw edges are folded under. To finish raw edges cut the
applique design out of cardboard.

Fuse a light-weight interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric then cut the fabric
slightly larger than the cardboard. With the manual stitch length at " 5 .0" sew straight lines 1 cm (3/8") apart,
across the area to be smocked. A looser needle th read tension will make
Fold the fabric around the card board and press to form a perfectly shaped gathering easier. Knot the threads along one edge. Pu II the bobbin th reads and
design. distribute the gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the other end.

Tape the applique in place and sew, guiding the slot on foot F next to the Reduce the tension and pressure if necessary and sew pattern stitches between
finished edge of the applique. the straight seams.

Pu II out the gathering stitches.

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SECTION VII
Scallop Hems
• Edging

Select pattern

Fold hem with right sides together.

Right side
Sew scallops 1 cm (3/8"~ from folded
edge.

Ti'im close to stitching leaving 0.3 cm

(1/8") seam allowance. Clip seams as
Some of your craft patterns can be used to attractively finish the edges of
shown or trim with pinking shears.
collars, pockets and placemats.

To edge a collar, place interfacing between upper and under collar and sew the
pattern on the seam line.
Turn the hem to right side and press.

For delicate appearance on fabrics such as chiffon, use a single layer with a tear
away backing underneath for support.

Variations of stitch width, length using manual stitch When sewing decorative edgings on the hem Iine of dresses or sleeves, use a tear
width key and stitch length key away backing if necessary.
Stitch Stitch
Length Seam Variations
Width After stitching, trim fabric close to stitching taking care not to cut the thread.
Automatic Setting
7.0 2.5 /~ * When sewing curved edges, reduce the pressure and sew slowly.

7.0 1.0 rv.--...-rv~

2.5 1.0 ~

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 SECTION VII
Cut Work Lace Work

·-··1
Sa~ci pattern G&J. !
Select pattern : . i .
( 21
-~~J

Pressure dial \~ Patterns f6Sj ~ llC_4

~ .)':· I ! t1i 1 -J.i-~·

L~~d lfrJ ~~~

Choose a simple design and trace the outline on the right side of the fabric. Lace adds a fanciful, feminine touch to blouses and lingerie. Table linens and
Place a piece of tulle or organdy under the design and pin in place. Use a pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace.
different color to accent your work.
Fold the raw edge under the hem and place the lace under the folded edge.
Baste the layers together stitching just inside the outline. Then sew the pattern stitch making sure the lace is caught in the stitching.
Remove pins.
Lace can be inserted down the front of a blouse by zigzag stitching each side
Stitch around the design in pattern[§] or use a narrow satin stitch. of the lace onto the fabric. Cut away the fabric beneath the lace for a
romantic, sheer look.
Remove basting and cut the fabric close to the stitching w ith embroidery
scissors.

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SECTION VII

Free Hand Machine Embroidery

Select pattern
2
Thread tension ~

Pressured ial [2\]~.

-.· .. ··.·.·:.• :o.·

"~

Down .. -
Drop feed lever
Foot

" Drop the feed dog and attach embroidery foot P.

l
Embroidery
foot P

Refer to the G) Set the fabric in the embroidery frame. (See pages
instructions on page 71. 72 ~ 73.)

* The design shou Id be traced on the fabric in pencil or chalk in advance, @ Guide the needle thread around the thread holder.
(See page 71.)

@ Lower the needle at the starting point, then lower the

presser foot.

@ Depress the fo ot control and sew the design

moving the embroidery frame slowly.

* Cut the needle thread at the starting position after

sewing a few stitches. (See page 75.)
* Upon completion of sewing, reset pressure dial,
replace foot holder, and raise the feed dog.

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 SECTION VII

Cording

Sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled design on a jacket or
vest or sew over three strands of cording for border tr ims. Pearl cotton,
knitting yarn or embroidery floss can be used for cording.

• Single Cording • Triple Cording

Select pattern Select pattern

Stitch widt h 3.0 Foot cording foot H

Mark the design on the right side of the fabric. SI ide the sewing threads to the left and insert
Insert cording in the center groove of foot H three strands of cording into the slots of foot
with 5 cm (2") extending behind the foot. H with 5 cm (2") extending behind the foot.

Stitch slowly and smoothly turning the fabric The slots on foot H will hold the lengths of
as you sew while guiding the cording over the cording in place while the stitches form over
marked Iine. the cording.

* You may want to reduce the pressure when

sewing curves.

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SECTION VII
Wide Cording Adjusting Patterns

If decorative stitch patterns, letters or numbers, manual buttonhole stitch are

uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed
balancing dial.
Select pattern

Standard mark

Feed balancing
Pass a cord, string or blade of 0.5 to 0.6 cm dial
( 1/4") wide into bottom groove of presser
foot, and sew along drawn lines. It is
I
advisable to sew the cord end before starting.
Setting mark

* After sewing with an altered dial setting, you must reset the dial to" I>".

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 SECTION VI I

• To Adjust Distorted Letters or Numbers • To Adjust Distorted Patterns • To Adjust of Automatic Buttonhole Stitch
Balance
If letters or numbers are uneven when sewn on a If patterns are uneven when sewing with a parti- Stitches on each side of the but tonhole should be
particular fabric, select pattern 8 to test the cular fabric, ad ju st them by tu ming the feed the same stitc h density. If not, adjust as follows:
stitch then turn the feed balancing dial with a balancing d ial w ith a coin.
coin.

When patterns are drawn out.

When the letters or

numbers are drawn out,
t urn the dial to" - " . Correct by turning the d ial in
the direction of"-"-
If the stitches on the right
hand side are too far apart,
turn the feed balancing dial
towards the " - " sig n.
II
Whe n patterns are compress-
ed. K~~.~ -
·-- ......._

f"/I
If the stitches on the left
L::..
).S.X .!
! <: fi
~-..
hand side are too far apart,
turn the feed balancing dial
When the letters or . A Correct by turning the dial in
numbers intersect, turn ~·; the d irection of"+".
towards th e"+" sign.
the dial to " + ".

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SECTION VIII PROFESSIONAL STYLE EMBROIDERY

Getting Ready to Sew Professional Style Embroidery

• Interfacing • Selecting Needle and Thread
Interfacing material for embroidery is available in adhesive type (with an iron)
WEIGHT TYPE
and non-adhesive type. Of TYPE OF THREAD OF NEEDLE
FABRIC NEEDLE SIZE
The non -adhesive type shou ld be used when embroidering fabric which cannot
be ironed or sections which are d ifficult to iron. Fo r both types, prepare an Light Size 50 Un iversal
interfacing which is larger than the embroidery frame and set it on the frame so Mach ine Embroidery Thread Ball Point 11 (75)
Medium (Janome Embroidery Thread) Blue Tipped Needle
that the entire piece is fastened with the frame to prevent looseness of the fabric.
Heavy Size 50 to 1 00 Universal 14 (90)
* Note that the ironing temperature varies with the kind of adhesive interfacing.
Synthetic ,

• Template
Selection of interfacing1-------------------~
Page 89 Page 73
To obtain beautiful embroidery free from deformation of the letter, it is
~
I
important to use the interfacing correctly.
* Adhesive type .... . . . . . . Use for stretch fabric (such as knit).
---- III
thin fabr ic and shrinkable fabric.
* Non-adhesive type . . . . . . . Used for firm fabrics and fabrics
which cannot be ironed.

I
Page 89 Pages 84. 96, 97 Page 73

See t hese pages about how to use the marks on the template.
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 SECTION VIII

• To Set and Eject the Memory Card

* To Set < Incorrect> * To Eject

If button is not sticking out, the memory card

is not pushed in far enough.

G) Turn off the power switch. G) Turn off the power switch.
<Correct>
@ Insert the card making sure that the arrow on the @ Upon pressing the card eject bunon, the memory

@
label is in front of you.

Push the card straight in until the red mark on the

eject button appears and it clicks. (Refer to the
1 \. _
~(3/32") 0.2om
card comes out halfway and can be taken out.

* The card should be ejected with the power switch

turned off.
illustration on the right.)

@ Turn on the power switch. The machine is set for

@
~
ordinary sewing.

4
In the embroidery mode, the foot control cannot
be used. Use Start/Stop button. When the memory card is set correctly, it sticks
out about 0.2 cm (3/32").

69
SECTION VIII

• To Select Embroidery Mode • How to Use Message Key

: 1•
i
i -.
• • ~ •P ' P" ·-r· -- -- -:----- ~

~~:~l~~~H ·:.~: :i;-· I _1:~1t'~1~~IJ

--:-- ·-
I j, I I •I ~
~~=-
>
-,
i
1 '"t '
wtOTK
LENGTH
,_,D£CO aAT IV£0
29 - 68 69·- 116
1•...".-' U I' , _ .;_. , !. ,~

• :. : ' :' L J •,

• p .' • i ,• I ;:~ l ; ' i ,;:,· : : I ' l

•.c< ' " ' " ·~··"~'"~ ... .. ""' ...,,, ..,, ...... ·'""""'"""" "" ,,. ,,. ,.,,..,,

- ·-··------ -------- ----··

f \ 1~-'~~i~:i··1 ; I IJ :-· .: . ~~ ~ !. .-!t· -'· J;- _I
• ~· 1·~ 1 ; F· 1.1r-. r· , ~- r: :~ ~=-~--! . 1·-:1"i
·,·

~
., . r-·.- .- '
lo.' l"..U
Upon pressing the [lM~~mJ key, the carriage shifts and the block-style letter
1·- -

" I ' '• ' r~ r·· L ~·.

1~- tyl-q1 •
, __, , __ , .. .... - ,..,.,_,, ..... ... ...,.,..,,.,..........
'
J
"~ ~ ~""'-~

menu appears on the screen.

* The carriage will shift. Therefore, make sure no objects are within 10 cm
Ii f ~ ~ A.'1 :. A :·l! 1
(4"l of the rear of the machine_ 1_: ~·':f:IH :; i. G~
" Before turning off the power switch and covering the machine, be sure to
reu.irn the carriage to its original position by pressing the mode
key.
The screen displays as before. /
* Avoid tu ming the balance wheel by hand while the carriage is moving.
* The machine will be set to straight stitch and the carriage stops auto- Upon pressing the G~sAGDJ key, the preparatory procedure for embroidery 1s
matically if you UJrn the balance wheel by hand while the carriage is displayed.
moving, in order to avoid the needle to brake.

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 SECTION VIII

• To Raise or Drop the Feed Dog • To Attach the Embroidery Foot P • Threading the Machine

Th read

~J
~··
Feed dog is raised.
Raised
Presser foot lifter ~
==~J
.. ~
Drop feed
lever
Screw
Le~
i1 ")hanging
Feed dog is dropped.

For embroidery, drop the feed dog. G) Raise the presser foot lifter, loosen the
* If the Start/Stop button is pressed with the feed screw and remove the foot holder.
dog raised, the message "DROP FEED DOG" (See page 27.)
appears. For threading, refer to the description of ordinary sewing.
(See page 13.)

Gcoo~
Pass the needle th read through the hole in the embroidery foot
P in the downward direction , and guide the thread end around
the thread holder of the thread cutter from the front side.
(Leave 2 to 3 cm (1") hanging.)
Embroidery
foot P

® Attach the embroidery foot P and

securely tighten the screw with the
screwdriver.

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SECTION VIII

• To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame

Inner Fabric

Embroidery face
~................~

Frame
- -tightening
screw

Outer frame ..

Fabric
Frame tightening screw

@
G) First, mark the embroidering position the fabric @ Second, loosen the frame tightening screw of @ Third, completely tighten the frame tightening
with tailor's chalk. the outer frame, put the fabric on the outer screw with your fingers. Then, remove the
frame, and then press the fabric down with the inner frame and fabric from the outer frame
inner frame. without tampering with the frame tightening
screw.

* When placing the fabric on the embroidery

frame. place the outer frame on an even place.
* For th in and stretchy fabrics, refer to page 68.

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 SECTION VIII

• To Attach the Embroidery Frame to the Machine

Templ ~.te
~Mock

I
t
~
Arrow

®
Reference Ii nes Take off hole (finger hole)
Carriage ·- --

@
@ Place the fabric on an even place, put the Align the mark at the left of the embroidery frame screw with
inner frame and then template on the the arrow and attach the outer frame to the carriage by
fabric, and match the reference lines on tightening the screw with your fingers .
the template and fabric .
" The inner frame should be set into the
outer frame with marks L and R upward
at the frame tightening screw side.

®
® Press them all into the outer frame taking
care that the refe rence lines on the fabric
and template do not move away from
each other.

® Take out the template by putting your

finger in the take off hole.

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SECTION VIII
Embroidery with Memory Card (1) (Monogramming)
• letter Styles and Operation Key

c;;:·c':T;·;::-1
To select alternate lette r styles, p ress l:UX;r rj key.
Each time you press this key, a new letter style appears on the screen.

CD Block style

____ _,,.,

Key for clearing

!.i::::., ,t::::;:: ii:-::j • 0 0 I '

(Refer to pages 48, 82.l

@ Script style (small letter)

Key for checking pattern sewing position
(Refer to pages 76, 79, 89.)

i:~~:::;1:;~~] ..... Key for storing the letter/number

i. ______ .J (Refer to page 53.)

@ Script style (large letter)

~~~-;;~~0i] ..... Key for memorization of the pattern (Refer to pages 48,
L~:~: . .'. :.:. .:.i a2.l
* Except for the number of storable patterns, al I other
;
i.. functions are the same as in the ordinary sewing
mode.

@ Old English style

:., I
~ · · · Upper case/lower case selector
!
1• ,._,.! keys (alternately select the
~. ---- ·-"-· J
upper case and lower c ase
whenever pressed)
* No lower case is ava ilable
for the numbers.
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 SECTION VIII

• Combining Letters in Block Style * ToSew

Step Visual Touch Screen Start/Stop

button

,-·····.. ·-- · ·--···~

CD (w_;

®
.... \
r0~ljl1vv
® (.'?./

0 i

@ !.)

® ~~::·
G) Lower the presser foot Iifter, press the Start/Stop button and sew 5 or 6
CV [\/:,/ '·. : stitches. Then, press the Start/Stop button aga in to stop t he machine.

® ( L ·1

~:~~~] l l' /'.l CJ

~.....·
@ Raise the presser foot lifter, cut off extra thread at the starting point close
to the seam and lower the presser foot lifte r.
®
" Be sure to cut off the extra thread when you start sewing in the
@
~
(~}
lE!'lf.,,! l ['v\"
@
embroidery mode.

Press the Start /Stop button again. When sewing is started, the word
"World" shifts on the visual touch screen. When sewing is completed, the
original display retu ms and at the same time, an electronic sound is
emitted to signal completion of sewing.

Connecting t hread
Sewing Sample

0 Cut the connecting th read .

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SECTION VIII

• To Sew Another Row of Letters/Numbers

< Spaoe check key > • How to Use the Beginning Key

If you ru n out of thread in the middle of sewing a

word (or some o ther patterns), and you want to
start sewing again from the beginning, press this
button.
r.:~c::-h1-·:r--1

(!) Upon pressing the \Li~~~tJ key, the original

monogram positioning and range are displayed.
42mm
I (length)
··~1.
f~•3'f;~
• Frame Backward Key
I , '.,<;• ,. •I
1 .;_~-.~.· ____ -: ,;;'~~~~~ l"Tl;e~~)
1
!::·;;;.:.,. l The key is used to resume sew ing where the thread
.: : , F1t _ 'C;1'i'!;r !Ir~p~
/ - + sewing di rect ion has been broken.
'--------'-'-..:..:.'---~==="--~cJ..----"'-'~~ Star t posit io n
By pressing this key, you can move the frame to
@ • Raise t he needle i f an the point where the thread broke.
@ Move the embroidery frame to the desired starting elect ro nic alarm is
position by p ressing the ~w key. sounded upon p ressing * The frame is moves backward 10 stitches each
this k ey.
time the key is pressed.
@ Press the Start/Stop button to start sewing.
* For frame movement range, refer to page 89.
• Frame Forward Key

Pressing th is key moves the frame forward without

Sewing Sample J sewing. The key is used for correction when the
frame is returned too much.
* The frame is moved forwa rd 10 stitches each
t ime the key is p ressed.

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 SECTION VIII

• If the Thread Breaks while Embroidering • Combining Letters in Script Style (Small)
The following message is displayed on the visual touch screen.
Visual Touch Screen

CD CD
@
.~, ~ I.
inf.··11":°/'. __J_ .Y''
i__ ,,_,8 .... -.~~!

@ (~
If the thread breaks, the machine stops automatically. In this case, do the
following: @

Q) Raise the presser foot lifter. ®

@ Rethread the machine. ®®
(j)
@ Guide the th read end around the thread holder of the thread cutter
from the front side .
®@
© Return the frame to some distance bey<_?nd the position where the
® ·:.·t. ·'
?:./. .i' key.
thread has been broken by pressing th e :;-;1_1,:i
@ (~
@ Lower the presser foot lifter, and press the Start/Stop button. (Don't
cut off the extra th read yet. I @ .( {.

@ Upon completion of se wing, remove the embroidery fram e and secure @

the loose ends of the thread where the break occured.
@

* To check the amount of the lower thread, raise the presser foot lifter, * If you are sewing more than seven letters, after you have sewn the seventh
cut the needle thread and remove the frame. letter, the machine w ill stop automatically and a message will be displayed
advising you to move the frame manually (see page 81 ).
After checking, attach the frame and restart the machine.

[ Sewing Sample J

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SECTION VIII

• To Sew Initials in Script Style (Large) • To Sew Initials in Old English Style

Visual Touch Screen Visual Touch Screen

CD @ Ii'
\,!._./ (,__,..
J)

@ @ .
·r;1rn
•.-~··'

l
;
'•··'
1·--....
@ (~ f3\ '\.•__..,I

:·.~·1·
\.:!.)

@ @ ~1~
___l__ ··'
·······-·············· · ...J
® (°€l ® (f)

® ___l__ .,;;''."~ ~' -

~I ® l1:1r
; .............................; .............................. ....!

(j) •
! _. ;~ .... ···· -·····-·-··-··· =1
® I ~ ®
® (i(':
,___, ®
~ •''" ,,:·"'
@ @
shifts.
Q) Ci;
_,.,.... ,_,····!·"'
@ G
•.
;;r:·
@
" sh if ts

* If you are sewing more than two letters, after the second letter is sewn, the * As in the case of o Id english style letters {above), if you intend to sew
machine will stop automatically and a message will be displayed advising more than five letters in row, you will have to move the embroidery frame
you to move the frame manually (see page 81).
manually (see page 81) .

[ Sewing Samples )
[ Sewing Sample J

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 SECTION VIII

• To Use Color Select Key • Using the Color Select Key and the Space Check Key in Combination
(Example of color change for letters) (For diagonal monogramming}
/

G) Program the letters "A 8 C". G) Program the letters "A 8 C ".

@ Start sewing by pressing the Start/Stop button. @ Start sewing by pressing the Start/Stop button.

© The machine stops automatically each time one character is sewn. @ The machine stops automatically one character is sewn.
Replace the thread with a different colored one. Replace the thread with a different colored one.

@Check the "HEIGHT" of the letter and put the template on the fabric.

AC
Sewing Sample ,..
Then move the frame to the back by pressing .:'.'.~£:
or;~.ay~
key. (Refer to
page 89.) ·;~1

CV Remove the template and start sewing .

@ After the machine stops, repeat steps @ through (!).

[ Sewing Sample

A
c
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SECTION VIII

• To Provide a Space Between Letters

Example : " P. Smith"

Examp le :
CD It- . . ! ! i
:_-Program
the letters.
© Press the m (Up/Down needle posit ion)
button twice.
I T he screen displays as fol lows.

P. Smith
• Program " • " where you want a space.

® I.
I
I..
i 1
St op t he machine while it is
sewing th e f irst " • ".

f. Th en press t he
Then, restart.
!7~:-:::·~

':: i/);:t;!key.
~-::.:::-.~ ·: ~ :-:· .~.. I

® ~~r;· ~···.·: ~ ~ I

Press t he ' -:-_ ":.,~-r- 1 key u ntil t he second " • ~ d is-

appea rs from·t-h'Ei-~reen.
/. "'
''

· .....,

The machine will stop auto-

matical ly after sewi ng the ® Press the key and sew the remaining
f irst " • " letters.

I•

(-j)
P.;Smitb
Cu t the connec t ing thread .

* A message to move the frame is displayed in t he

middle of sewi ng according to the number of
letters. (See page 8 1.)

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 SECTION VIII

• To Manually Shift the Embroidery Frame

(When you have too many letters programmed to be sewn in one sweep of @ Loosen the embroidery frame screw, move the frame to the end point and
the embroidery frame.) tighten the screw. (Match the end point of stitching with the center mark on
the embroidery foot P .)
Example: "ABCDEFGHIJ"
Screw

G) Start sewing by pressing the Start/Stop button.

@ After sewing seven letters, the machine stops automatically and displays a
message on the visual touch screen.

End po int of
i t itching

The frame automatically returns to the

middle from the end point.

'
"'!
® Lower the presser foot lifter and press the Start/Stop button . The machine
will then sew the remaining three letters and stop automatically. At the same
time, an electronic sound is emitted to signal completion of sewing.

@ Raise th e presser foot lifter, and cut the upper thread.

* Cut the thread at the end point. Sewing Sample

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SECTION VIII

• Notes on Programming (In Embroidery Mode) • To Adjust the Thread Tension

1. Prior to programming, delete the previously programmed letters by pressing the clear key.
For a long program, it is advisable to write down the programming procedure in order to
avoid an error.

2. The number of storable letters in each style is as follows.

o Block style (uppercase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101etters

(lower case) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 letters
(combination of upper case and lower case) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 letters
o Script style (small) (upper case) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 letters
(lower case) . . . . . 11 letters
(combination of upper case and lower case}
1 upper case letter and 9 lower case letters
2 upper case letters and 7 lower case letters Indicatio n li ne
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 upper case letters and 5 lower case letters \
~
o Script sty le (I a rge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 letters
o Old English style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 letters
Thread tension dial
" A message to move the frame is displayed in them iddle of sewing. (Refer to page B1.)
" An electronic alarm will sound when the memory is full. If the bobbin thread appears on the upper surface of the fabric,
change the thread tension dial from "Auto" to "Light Weight".
3. It is impossible to combine different style letters in one program. (Refer to page 17 .)

4. If you accidentally select an incorrect pattern/letter/number, press the clear key .

The pattern alone will be cleared.

5. If an incorrect operation is performed in programming, an electronic alarm will sound.

6. In the following cases, the entire program is cleared.

o When the power switch is turned off.
o If you have been sewing a programmed pattern and then you stop the machine. If you
then press any pattern key or clear key.

B2
 SECTION VIII
Embroidery with Memory Card (2) (Design)
• To Select the Pattern
Q) Insert memory card (2). (Refer to page 69.)
~ ·-1

* Before insertion, turn off the power switch. ! ·1f'.'~!

~,/:~ ~:. ~ ' ~: .. l::
r-· -··· "•" "I .. _

@ Upon pressing the key, the screen displays large patterns. i £i.:f,·~·!1 '• .~;· , ~·.
' '/~• , I~ . • "• .
i1~.,.,,.- '·~~ - ...
1

:;· I -~ : ~ .~p
. . . .__ :~: .

@ Select any pattern by pressing the corresponding key on the screen.

l't_·~~ '.: : . . --1

Selected pattern
I
:: P .·ii ·1
;.· '- ::-:1.
' ·:_ ~.;. --·
':··: ·_II<,,

I
I• :1. <·: 1r:
1_
~- ·: :.~
~--:~~·~~
i;·11H1 f-
i )fi._f ..:
. ·- _____ )
* The display on the screen advances to the next group of patterns each tim e
f<7;r[~ 1 .
the :,;·< :;
1
key1spressed.

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SECTION VIII

• To Sew a Large Pattern (In Different Colors)

'I
Example: i I (emblem) Center m ar k

~ ) fl'.,. .,; i
't.i•ti r .. •· •
• '~ .:I j
,.~;;.. ~· 1
·--· ·· .. i

® Mark the fabric with reference Iin es, match them f.i'\ u ~r:~1
0 pon pressing the 1.fr~ ~:::.·?,;: ::!::ff·-~..:·.;: key, the screen
with those on the template, and set the fabric in ~·...'. i

the embroidery frame. Then, attach the frame to displays the suggested thread color and sewing
* Use of two additional spool pins is convenient for sequence.
the carriage.
color changes. '(Refe r to page 57 .)
" For attachment of the embroidery frame, refer to
' It is recommended to use the embroidery hoop
page 73.
(optional).

< Embroidery hoop (optional) >

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 SECTION VIII

.. "~
·...•

B~JJE

-+ Start ing point

"'"' End point
® ®0
@ Upon pressing the Start/Stop button, the machine ® Replace the thread and sew the pattern in step 2. ® Replace t he thre ad and sew the patte rn in step 3.
sews the pattern in step 1 and stops automatically. After sewing the pattern, the machine stops auto- After sewing th e pattern, th e machine stops auto-
* When starting sewing, sew 5 or 6 stitches and cut matically. matically .
the thread on the thread holder.
* When f inished sewing, cut the thread at the e nd
CV Cut the connecting thread .
point.
* When doing multi-color embroidering, cut the
linking thread each time you change colors.

85
SECTION VIII

• To Sew a Large Pattern On a Single Color)

Example: (emblem)

CD Select ® Upon pressing the Start/Stop button, the machine

sews the selected pattern and stops automatically.

86
 SECTION VIII

• Combination of Large Pattern and Frame Pattern Example: "Emblem"

I
Example:
i
.. -···: ,
~; : ., ... j _1 ·
'H
~l':: i .,. ii ~
"j j
I ' r • i '

.: .....

Frame patterns Combinable large patterns

G) Select and sew @ Press the key to change
After completion of sewing, leave the display on the screen.
the fabric and frame intact.
All patterns are in memory card (2) @ Select and sew frame pattern

• To Make an Emblem
To make an emblem, apply adhesive
interfacing to the back of the embroi·
dered fabric and trim the fabric leaving
about 0.5 cm (3/16") around the frame
pattern.

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SECTION VIII

Sewing with Memory Cards {1) and (2)

• Combination of Large Pattern and letters
-· 11
Example : " ·. 1
r !'l''-1] " and "TEAM"
Example : ·-- -·-
L .... -.
G) Insert the memory card (2).

® Select rer·:~.·=··'·..
1
_]1 .

@ Set the fabric in the embroidery frame, attach the

frame to the carriage, and start sewing.
* For attachment of the embroidery frame, refer to page
73.

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 SECTION VIII

@Turn off the power switch and replace the memory card (2) with the memory iii ) Adjust the lateral placement of the word "TEAM" with the embroidery
card (1 ). After that, tum on the power switch and press the [01111gDERY] key. frame screw.
For adjustment to the center of the pattern , match the scale on the
@ Program the word "TEAM" and put the template on the fabric.
template with the mark on the presser foot with reference to"LENGTH"
I-,.- ~­
L .
.-. ,..
/A,
,;

r···'j d isplayed on the screen as illustrated below.

* In the case of th e wo rd " TEAM ", match the mar k on t he foo t wit h 45 on
the template scale.

Enbro id ery frame

@ Adjustment of sewing start position
i) Press the . - .;.;J key.

ii) Adjust the longitudinal placement of the word "TEAM" with the Temp late
~
~ key.
~~-:y
,,
[\ii " The moving range in the
I . longit udina l placement is
between the upper and Center mark (45)
: r--- - , lower dotted li nes on the
i ;i - ----.J
1 J fllfli ! ; template.
0 Detach the template and sew t he word " TEAM" .

Frame mo ving range

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SECTION VIII
Embroidery with Large Pattern Memory Card (optional)
• Separately Available Memory Card
* Each pattern can be selected in the same manner as Memory card (3) "Flowe r Se ries" Memory card (4) " Variety Series"
with memory card (2). (Refer to page 83.)
• Color Change
All patterns contained in the memory cards (3) and (4) ! -~~!~~'
can be sewn in multi·color embroidery. Patterns 1
through 4, 6 , and 10 through 14 in memory card {3) t ~,~.~~i~~WJt~~·~-1r~~~·:1ri~W~
each have two suggested color combinations appears on
the screen. ; -~ -~ .I

To see the first color combination, press the ~ ~.- ·;:<j key : f~: - .
once. (TYPE: A) '

To see the second color combination, press the ;j~j{j

key once mo re. (TYPE: B)
,, ., , >"" ' " '' '
jl,, c·.: i :•
L. - ----

.~I ' i" -~

•·..·' ~ 'I~ :. :
L ·..-"'""· "'"··· ........,..,,.., ...,.,..,,•. ,,..,,,

· - --: - - "! - •

• -~3~~ ! l I
~ ~,;, :r_!~ j I
..
~: ~,.. : . .. ' .
·

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 SECTION VIII

• To Sew ~;~~If in PATTERN 11 on Memory Card (3)

~-------------------~

:.:. TH .n··~:...
r·i E t~ ~..:: L r~1~~ ·-
-!" F 0 I r I !: J .! Embroidery frame
Screw

'J_\ 'I '

+-•ll

@@@ ®®
,, ~'-----Needle drop position

: - - -.7,
@ The pattern is sewn at the position illuslrated ® After sewing the above pattern, the machine stops
CD Select pattern !~~1i~i: above with reference to the template. automatically and display s a message on the visual
touch screen. Raise the presser foot lifter and
* A message is displayed only when pattern 11 is
fJ\ Set the fabric in the standard frame , and attach move the frame according to the message.
selected. l.V
the frame to the carriage at the right most position.
~
* For color changes, press the l~i:; f;:_-::1 key. ® After moving the .frame , lower the p resser foot
@ Lower the presser foot lifter, a nd start sewing by lifter a nd restart the machine.
pressing the Start/Stop button .

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SECTION VIII

Connecting thread

/
··-~-..._

1- .

®
(j) After sewing the above pattern, the machine stops ® After sewing the above pattern, the machine stops @) Cut the connecting thread.
automatically and displays a message on the visual automatically.
touch screen. Move the frame to the same
position as in @.
@ Lower the presser foot lifter , and restart the
mach ine.
• For Color Change
Example: Color combination type (A) Take the same procedures as G) to
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--..
®.
·.···,
. ' Connecting thread

./·····-·--...,
~\ ! )!_

®
® After
,.~;;:
_..t____ ·
___[ .. - .

---..~
"
sewing the pattern in step 1, the machine @) Replace the thread and sew the pattern in step 2. @ Replace the thread and sew the pattern in step 3 .
stops automatically . After sewing the pattern, the machine stops auto- After sewing the pattern, the machine stops auto-
matically. matically.
@ Cut t he connecting th read.
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 SECTION VIII

Pattern List
• Memory Card (1)

Ao Bo oC oDo Eo Fo Go oHolo Jo K oL oM
x 000 oPo OQO ORO s T. n ov OW, XO oyo oZo
Ao ot o t oa o ooo ol 20 3o Ao So 060 070 Bo 09.
.a. .b. 1:. .d .e. .f. g .h. i .i .k l .m.

Each letter starts and ends at " o ".

WARNING: Using the designs stored in this card for business purposes is prohibited.

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SECTION VIII

..N.f!il. C6.tli. <ii.~. ff.~.J .;.ut

.fZ.Jl.4'. fl .aJ.B .114. ~.IT.~. If

.tJi".tk'.~.~.". ,?. .I.~

OP. oL ~ o.t o~ o~ otl 02 otf 08

.a .J> .e .If .~ I' op ~ .i y1· .I .I .4'
0~ 0~ A IJ A 1'. o.( oN. ofl! o~ o~
0
•I' o~
Each letter starts and ends at'' c ".
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 SECTION VIII

~Bl~~ VI~ <B.

rl.J. grg J.J. 0 0

,, ~ B. R4. f7 f!f ~
q)v tJJr. {Jr. ~ o~o ,,,, o Jlo

· ~. -· £. 31. I?. Jt. 19. 10. 31. Y. Jt. ~.Jl...11.

!D. ~.a..-.6..or. '1.Jr.11.~.§.~. & ....
Each letter starts and ends at" · ".
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SECTION VIII

• Memory Card (2)

<DESIGN SERIES>

~~~~-
1. TIJUP 2. ROSE 3. SUNFLOWER 4. PRIMROSE 5. EMBl.EM

~@1~@®
@©ffi@~
11 ~ Rlll1WJ. 12. EMllBkfAF 13. ~ 14. ARIES 15. TAURUS

@@~~~
16. GEMINI 17. CAHCEI\ 18. 1.EO 19. VIRGO 20. LIBRA

@@@?~~
21. SCORPIO 22. SAGITIARIUS 23. CAPRICORN 24. AQUARIUS Z5. PlSCES
)

•The mark" E9 "on the diagram shows the standard embroidery

position. (Corresponds to the centering mark on the template.I
(Use above diagrams to determine the position of embroidery when
you set the fabric in the embroidery frame.)
* Multi-color embroidery can be done in patterns 1 through 6.
WARNING; Using the designs stored in this card for business purposes
is prohibited.
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 SECTION VIII

• Memory Card (3) (Optional) • Memory Card (4) (Opti onal)

< FLOWER SERIES > < VARIETY SERIES >

T. ROSE ( I) 2. BOUQUET ( I I 3. BOUOOET ( nJ •• POPf>l£S 1. PARROT 2. ·EAGLE 3. PENGUIN 4. DUCK

5. STRAW6ERRIES 6. ROSE illl 7. GRAPES 8. FREESIA S. SAil.FiSH 6 t«lllSE 7 OOG 8 SOOIRREl

9. Cl.OVER 10. BUTTCM.Y 11. PATI"ERN ( 1 ) 9 SAILIHG SllrP 10. ANCHOll 11 . KELM 12. ANCHOR & HELM

12. PAffiRN (II I 13. PATI"EAN (1111 1• . PAITERN ( IY I 13. ICE llOCKEY 14. GOLF 15. BASEBAU 16. SOCCER 17. AMERICAN F001llAU
,

*The mark" EB
"on the diagram shows the standard embro idery position. (Corresponds to the centering mark on the template.)
(Use above diagrams to determine the posit ion of em broidery when you set the fabr ic in the embroidery frame. }
*Al l patterns contained in the memory cards (3) and (4) can be sewn in multi-color embroidery.
WARNING: Using the designs stored in th ese cards for business purposes is p rohib ited.

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SECTION IX CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

The Memory Craft 8000 has been meticulously designed and manufactured to
give you a lifetime of trouble-free sewing. The machine never need oiling
but the bobbin area and hook race should be cleaned after completion of
every garment. Do not store the machine in a high humidity area, near a
radiator or in direct sunlight. Clean the outside of the machine with a soft
cloth and neutral soap. Press the needle position button to raise the needle
and unplug the machine before cleaning.

Cleaning the Bobbin Holder

Loose threads and dust may cause puckered stitches and thread breakage
during stitching. Check for lint build-up after each garment is completed.

Turn off the power switch or unplug Take out the bobbin. Insert the bobbin.
the machine.
Brush out dust and lint. (You may also Attach the hook cover plate.
Remove the cover plate by sliding the use a vacuum cleaner.)
hook cover plate release button to the
right.

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 SECTION IX

Cleaning the Hook Race Inserting the Bobbin Holder

Unplug the machine and remove the Take out the bobbin. Lift up the Clean the feed dogs, hook race and Insert the bobbin holder so that the
presser foot and need le. bobbin holder and remove it. bobbin holder with the lint brush and knob fits next to the stopper in the
a soft dry cloth_ hook race.
Remove the set screw on the left hand
side of the needle plate with the screw-
driver supplied with the machine.

Remove the need le plate.

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SECTION IX

Trouble Shooting

Condition Cause Reference

The machine is noisy. 1. Threads have been caught in the hook mechanism. See pages 98 and 99
2. The feed dog is packed with lint. See pages 98 and 99
-- -- · ·- - ----· ··- ··-· ·---
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 17
3. The needle is bent or blunt. See page 28
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See page 28
5. The thread is too heavy for the needle. See pages 15, 16, and 68
6. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set properly under {drawn to the rear of) the
presser foot when sewing is starting. See page 15
7. The needle thread is not set in the thread holder whe n embroidery sewing is starting. See page 71
.... ···--··-- .. . ···-·
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 pages 98 and 99
3. The bobbin is damaged and doesn't turn smoothly. Replace bobbin
---------
The needle breaks. 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See page 28
2. The needle is bent or blunt. See page 28
3. The needle clamp screw is loose. See page 28
4. The tension of t he needle thread is too tight . See page 17
5. The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is finished. See page 23
6. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn. See pages 15, 16, and 68

Visual touch screen 1. The sharpness of visual sewing screen is not adjusted properly. Turn the knob to
is not clear. correct.
See page 6 for the
location
··-···- ·· ·- ··-·--· . -- ·
The Embroidery key 1. The memory card is not inserted properly. See page 69
doesn't work.

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 SECTION IX

Condition Cause Reference

Skipped stitches. 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See page 28

2. The needle is bent or blunt. See page 28
3. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn. See pages 15, 16, and 68
4. A BLUE T IPPED needle is not being 'used for sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics. See pages 16 and 68
5. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See page 13
6. The wrong needle is used. See page 28
7. The presser foot pressure is not strong enough. See page 18
8. The embroidery frame is not set properly. See page 73
9. The fabric is not tightly pulled on the embroidery frame. See pages 72 and 73
1 O. t nterfacing is not being used with stretch or fine fabrics. See pages 32 and 68
t----· -------------~· ---- - - -- -- -- - - - - - - --·-- -- - - - - -- - -----···---- - - - + -- - - -- - - -- - -!
Seam puckering. 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 17
2. The needle thread is not threaded correctly. See pages 12 and 13
3. The need le is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. See pages 15, 16, and 68
4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric. Make the stitches denser.
5. The presser foot pressure is not correctly adjusted. See page 18
* When sewing extremely light-weight materials, place a sheet of paper underneath the fabric.
6. The fabric is not tightly pulled on the embroidery frame. See pages 72 and 73
7. Interfacing is not being used with stretch or fine fabrics. See pages 32 and 68

The cloth is not 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. See pages 98 and 99
feeding smoothly. 2. The presser foot pressure is too weak. See page 18
3. The stitches are too fine. Make the stitches coarser.
4. The fabric is not fed when sewing is starting. See page 25
5. The feed dog were not raised after "Drop feed" was used. See pages 44, 64, and 71
6. The correct presser foot is not used. See pages 8, 15 and 71
l - - -- - - -- - - - - 1 - -- - -- - -- - -- - ···- - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - -- -- - - - 1---- - -- -- -- --1
Strange sound occurs 1. Something is caught between the carriage and the arm. Remove the object.
when the machine is 2. The carriage is rubbing against something touching the machine. See page 70
switched on.

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SECTION IX

Condition Cause Reference

The machine doesn't 1. The machine is not plugged in. See pages 9 and 69
work. 2. A thread is caught in the hook race. See pages 98 and 99
3. The control circuit is not working correctly. Turn off the rnach ine
and turn it on again.
Then set for desired
pattern.
4. The Start/Stop button is used for ordinary sewing with foot control plugged in. See pages 9 and 10
5. The machine is being used without threading the needle. See pages 13 and 77
6. The foot control is plugged in when sewing embroidery. See pages 9, 10, and 69
-·.
Patterns are 1. The correct presser foot is not used. See pages 8, 15, and 71
distorted. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 17
3. The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn . See pages 66 and 6 7
4. Feed balancing dial is not set properly. See pages 66 and 67
5. Interfacing is not used for sewing stretch and very fine fabrics. See pages 32 and 68
6. The embroidery frame screw of the carriage is loose. See page 73
7. The carriage has been touches some articles around the machine. See page 70
8. The fabric is not pulled tightly on the embroidery frame. See pages 72 and 73
9. The end of the fabric is caught or pulled for some reason when sewing embroidery. Stop the machine and
free the end of the
fabric.

The automatic button- 1. The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn. See pages 34 and 35
hole stitches are not 2. The feed balancing dial is not set properly. See pages 66 and 67
balanced. 3. Interfacing is not used with stretch fabrics. See page 32
4. The presser foot is not the correct one. See page 32
5. The machine setting is incorrect. See pages 32, 35, 36, and
38.
·- -
Pattern selection keys 1. The bobbin winder spindle is kept in the winding position. I
See page 11.
don't work. 2. The number of characters is beyond the capacity of memory. See pages 55 and 82
3. The control circuit is not working correctly. Turn off the machine and
turn it on again.
Then set for desired
pattern.
4. Ordinary sewing or embroidery modes have not been selected properly. See pages 22, 69, and 70

102
 INDEX

A Cross Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 G
Cut Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Additional Spool Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 57 Cutting Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 23, 75, 85 Gathering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Adjustment:
Alphabet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 - 67
Blind Stitch Hemming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 D
H
Buttonhole Stitch Balance ....... 66"" 67
Buttonhole Stitch Length and Width ..... . Decorative Selection Key ..... .... .. 20, 51
Hook Cover Plate Release Button ...... . 10
.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 35 Double Overedge Stitch . . ... . .. .... .. 31
Hook Cover Plate . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 12, 25, 9B
Darning ..... : . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 46 Drawn Work . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. 59
Hook Race ...... . . . . . . . . . . . .... . 99
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .. ... .. . . . 66 ""67 Drop Feed . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. ... 40, 64, 71
Patterns ...... .... ... . . . ... 66 - 67
Alphabet:
Block Style .. 52 - 53, 74 - 76, 79 - 81, 93 E
Old English Style . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 78, 95 Interfacing ....... ... .. 32, 54, 62, 68, 72
Script Style . . . . . 74, 77 - 78, 80, 94"" 95 Edging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... .. 62
Applique ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Elastic Casings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Auto Stop Key . .. . . . . . . . . . . 21, 48, 50, 56 Elongated Satin Stitch ing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Elongation Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 50
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Automatic Buttonhole ...... .... .. 36"' 37
Emblem ........ .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Key Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... ... 7
Embroidery Foot .. .. . . . . . . . . . 40, 64, 71
Keyhole Buttonhole ........ .. .. . .. . 35
B Embroidery Frame . . . . . . . . .. . . ...... . .
Kn it Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 72 - 73, 81, 84, 89, 91
Bartacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Embroidery Hoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Basting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Extension Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8
Eyelets .. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43 L
Beginning Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 52, 76
Blind Stitch Hemming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
lace Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Bobbin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . ... 12, 98 - 99
large/Small Selection Key .. . . . . . . . . 21, 52
Bobbin Winder ....... . ...... . .. 10 - 12 F
Letter and Number Selection Key ..... 21, 52
Buttonholes ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 38
Fabric . . . . . . . . . . ....... 15 - 1.6. 25, 68 Letters ... 52-53, 74-81,88-89,93-95
Fagoting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Lock·a·Matic Seam . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23, 26
Locking Stitch Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
c Feather Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Feed Balancing Dial ... ... . .. . ... 66 - 67
Card Eject Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Foot . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..... .. .. 8, 15, 27
Carriage ....... . ........ . ..... 70, 73 Foot Control .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1O
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Clear Key .... . . . . . . . . . 21, 48, 55, 74, 82 Foot Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Machine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Color Select Key . . 74, 79-80, 83-84, 90-92 Frame Backward Key . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 - 77
Manual Stitch Length Key .. 24, 34- 35, 44, 62
Combination of Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frame Forward Key ........ . .. . .. 76, 80
Manual Stitch Width Key . . . . . . . . 29, 44, 62
· · · · · · · · · · · · · · 51-53,75 - 78,87-88 Frame Patterns ... .... ..... .. .. . 87 - BB
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Computer Th read Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Free Hand Embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Memory Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Corded Buttonholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Fringing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Memory Key ... 21 , 48, 51-53, 55-56, 74, 82
Cording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Memory Lock Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Craft Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Message Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 70
103
Mode Selection Key . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 83, 87 Reducible Patterns . . . . . . . .. .... .. . . 49 Upper/Lower Case Selectio n Ke y .... . ..... .
Multiple Zigzag Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Reverse Button . . . . . . . . . .. 18, 22 - 23, 26 . . '' .. ' ... . . ' .. ' .. ' 21,53,74~75,77
Rolled Hem . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... . . 39 Utility Sewing Key ... .. .... . . . . . . . . 19
Rounded Buttonhole . . . . . . .. . ... .. . . 35
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Needle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ~ 16, 28, 68, 70 s
Needle Thread Tension . . . . . . . 15, 17, 70, 82 Visual Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . 9
Needle Threader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sand Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Needle Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 98 ~ 99 Scallop Hems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Needle Position Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 44 Sculpture Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 w
Notes on Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 82 Seam Guide Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 74, 93 ~ 94 Sensor Buttonhole . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 32 ~ 34 Wide Cording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Width/Length Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
. . . . . . . . ' ... . 24, 29, 34 ~ 35, 44 ~ 46, 62
Shading Stitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 54
0 Size Selection Key . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 , 49, 54
Size Setting Key .... . .. . .. . . . . . . . 45, 58
One Point Pattern Sewing. . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Smocking . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 61 z
Overcast Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 31 Space Checking Key . . . . . . . . . 74, 76, 79, 89
Overcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ~ 31 Space Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 53 Zigzag Overcast .. . . . .... .. .... . .. . 30
Overlock Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 - 31 Speed Setting Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Zigzag Stitching .. . . . ... ... ... .. . . . 29
Spool Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Zipper Foot. . . .. . . . ... ... ... .. . . . 41
Spool Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Zipper Sewing . ... . ............ 41 - 43
p Start/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 75
Store Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 53, 74
Patchwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Straight Seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 22 , 26
Pattern List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 - 97 Stretch Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Pintucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power Supply Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Presser Foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 15, 27 T
Presser Foot Lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Pressure Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 18, 70 Template . . . . . . . . . . ... 68, 73, 84 , 89, 91
Professional Style Embroidery Key .... 70, 83 Test Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Th read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 16, 68, 70, 77
ThreadCuner ..... . . .. ..... . .. . 11,23
a Thread Holder . . . . . . . . . .... .. ... 64, 71
Triple Strength Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Quick-Darn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 ~ 46 Turn-Over Memory Key . . . . . . . . . 21, 48, 51
Ou ilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Twin Needle Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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