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Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. [. . . ] Sew reverse stitches at the top of the zipper, then continue sewing. 2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, leave the needle in the fabric, and remove the basting stitches. Open the zipper and sew the rest of the seam.
a b c d
k l
m
a b c d
Basting Reverse stitching 7 to 10 mm (approx. 2 inches)
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Chapter
4
Character/ Decorative Stitches
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Stitch Selection Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7 mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/ 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Alphabet Patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Sewing Attractive Finishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Basic Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Adjusting Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Changing the Pattern Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Changing the Pattern Length (7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Creating a Vertical Mirror Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Selecting a Single/Repeating Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Changing the Thread Density (Satin Stitch Patterns Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Before Combining Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Combining Patterns From Different Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Creating Step Patterns (7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Examples of Pattern Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Stitch Data Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Types of Stitch Data That Can Be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can Be Used . . . . . 103 Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
If the Memory Is Full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
Stitch Selection Screens
Press to display the screen shown below.
a b c d e f g h i j
b e h k
a d g j
c f i l m
Decorative stitch patterns 7 mm decorative stitch patterns Satin stitch patterns 7 mm satin stitch patterns Cross stitch patterns Utility decorative stitch patterns Alphabet patterns (gothic font) Alphabet patterns (handwriting font) Alphabet patterns (outline style) Patterns stored in "MY CUSTOM STITCHTM" (see page 173) k Patterns saved in the machine's memory (see page 106) l Patterns saved on the computer (see page 107) m Press this key to create your own stitches with the "MY CUSTOM STITCHTM" function (see page 166).
Press
to display the previous or next page.
* The patterns in screens b, d and f have a stitch width of 7 mm or less. Both the stitch length and width can be adjusted. a Decorative stitch patterns b 7 mm decorative stitch patterns c Satin stitch patterns d 7 mm satin stitch patterns e Cross stitch patterns
f Utility decorative stitch patterns
g Alphabet patterns h Alphabet patterns i Alphabet patterns (gothic font) (handwriting font) (outline style)
Note
When the screen is locked ( ), no key other than and the keys can be operated.
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SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
c
Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/ 7 mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/ Satin Stitch Patterns/ 7 mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
a
To combine patterns, select the next pattern.
* Press to check the selected pattern to combination. * If the wrong pattern was selected, press erase the pattern, and then select the new stitch pattern.
Press
, and then press the key for the
category containing the pattern that you want to sew.
Alphabet Patterns
Three alphabet patterns are available in different styles. Continue making adjustments until the pattern is sewn correctly.
Memo
You can sew with the setting screen on the display.
f
After the pattern is sewn correctly, quit making adjustments. to return to
If the pattern is bunched together: Press in the FINE ADJUST VERTI. Each press of the key increases the value and lengthens the pattern.
4
Character/Decorative Stitches
If the pattern is stretched: Press in the FINE ADJUST VERTI. Each press of the key decreases the value and shortens the pattern.
If the pattern is skewed to the left: Press in the FINE ADJUST HORIZ. Each press of the key increases the value and moves the pattern to the right.
If the pattern is skewed to the right: Press in the FINE ADJUST HORIZ. Each press of the key decreases the value and moves the pattern to the left.
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EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
Using the editing functions, you can change the patterns in a variety of ways, such as resizing them or flipping them to create a mirror image.
Memo
Depending on the pattern that is selected, some editing functions may not be available.
ab
g f e c d j h i l k
m n
Key Functions
No.
a
Key
Name
Screen lock key
Function
Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings. Press this key to check an image of the selected patterns (characters).
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45
b c
Image check key
89, 90 43
Automatic Press this key to select the automatic reinforcement stitching setting. If you select reinforcement stitch key this setting before sewing, the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of stitching. Press this key again to cancel the setting. [. . . ] 10 needle mode selection key (single/twin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 32 needle plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 needle plate cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 176 needle position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]
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