Table of Contents
ESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts .................................................... 2
Setting the Spool Pin ........................................... 2
Standard Accessories .......................................... 4
Extension Table ................................................... 4
Free-arm Sewing ................................................. 4
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply ............................. 6
Controlling the Sewing Speed ............................. 8
Reverse Stitch Lever ........................................... 8
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dog ........................... 8
Presser Foot Lifter ............................................. 10
Changing the Presser Foot................................ 10
Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot
Holder ................................................................ 10
Changing Needles ............................................. 12
Fabric and Needle Chart ................................... 14
Winding the Bobbin ........................................... 16
Threading the Machine ...................................... 22
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread ..........................24
Selecting the Stitch Pattern ............................... 26
Stitch Length Dial .............................................. 26
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ....................... 28
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ..................... 30
BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch .................................................... 32
Changing the Sewing Direction ......................... 32
Using the Seam Guide Lines ............................. 34
Turning a Square Corner ................................... 34
UTILITY STITCHES
Basic Zigzag ...................................................... 36
Overcasting ....................................................... 36
Knit Stitch .......................................................... 38
Tricot Stitch ........................................................ 38
Straight Stretch Stitch ........................................ 40
Zigzag Stretch Stitch ......................................... 40
Button Sewing ................................................... 42
4-Step Buttonhole .............................................. 44
Corded Buttonhole............................................. 46
Zipper Application .............................................. 48
Blind Stitch Hemming ........................................ 54
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Smocking ........................................................... 56
Pin Tucking ........................................................ 58
Shell Tuck .......................................................... 58
Patchwork .......................................................... 60
Decorative Stretch Stitches ............................... 60
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs .......... 62
Replacing the Bobbin Holder ............................. 64
Troubleshooting ................................................. 66
