User manual ELNA 6200

[. . . ] 6200 Instruction Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Elna 6200 sewing machine is designed and constructed for HOUSEHOLD use only. Read all instructions before using this machine. DANGER ­ To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Your sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. [. . . ] Pull the thread to the reverse side of the fabric and tie the threads. Raise the feed dog after sewing on buttons. NOTE: The optional Sewing on Button foot grips the button better and also allows you to easily create a thread shank. 31 3-Step Zigzag 03 A The 3-step zigzag (sometimes called a multiple zigzag) is used to finish raw seam edges on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. This stitch gives a flatter edge finish than the regular zigzag and is excellent for darning and mending tears in fabric. Place the fabric under the presser foot so the needle swings off the fabric to the right or trim away any excess fabric. Mending a Tear 03 A Pull torn edges together and fuse a piece of interfacing slightly larger than the tear to the wrong side of the garment. Decrease stitch length to 0. 2 ­ 0. 5. Begin sewing above the tear. Stitch down the middle, pulling edges together. Depending on the tear, you might need to stitch area 2 or 3 times. Apply 7 mm (1/4) Elastic 03 F Apply elastic in one step without creating a casing. Evenly stretch the elastic as it is sewn to the fabric. Increase stitch length to 2. 5 or higher. Mark elastic and fabric into equal parts. Place middle of elastic under center of presser foot and stitch into place, making sure elastic is evenly stretched. NOTE: Apply elastic with Elastic Gatherer (optional accessory). The elastic gatherer evenly stretches the elastic as it is sewn to the fabrics. Available in 3 sizes ­ 8 mm, 10 mm or 13 mm (1/4, 3/8 or 1/2). 32 Blind Hem Stitches 04 G The stretch blind hem (04) is a great method for finishing a hemline or sleeve. Use the woven blind hem (05) on non-stretch fabrics. Finish the raw hem edge with a zigzag or 3-step zigzag q before sewing the blind hem. Select 04 or 05. 05 e Fold up the hem allowance and press. Fold under the hem toward right side of garment. Leave a 6. 5-10 mm (1/4 to 3/8) extension e at the right. w q w Wrong side of fabric. r Position the fabric (wrong side up) so the folded edge r is to the left side of the guide t. Hand turn the flywheel and check that wide zigzag catches only one or two fibers of the fold. The straight stitch (or narrow zigzag) will be sewn on the single fabric layer. y t r If the guide needs adjustment: raise needle out of fabric, lift presser foot, turn the adjustment nut y and move the guide to the right or left. Reposition fabric against guide, check needle swing by turning flywheel, lower presser foot and sew hemline. Unfold and open fabric with right side facing up. Stitches should be almost invisible. [. . . ] 48 Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 9 Spool Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4, 17, 18 Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 36, 41, 46 Stitch Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]