User manual TOYOTA OEKAKI RENAISSANCE

[. . . ] * The presser foot must be replaced with the correct foot when the mode is switched. Utility stitching OEKAKI (free-motion embroidering) Foot controller function differs depending on the mode The sewing speed (for “utility stitching”) or stitch width (for “OEKAKI (free-motion embroidering)”) is adjusted by how much the foot controller is pressed down. Utility stitching Sewing speed adjustment OEKAKI (free-motion embroidering) Stitch width adjustment Contents 1 Checking accessories Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Separately sold accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 Important safety instructions Be sure to read this section before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Changing the power plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 Functions of the machine Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Operation panel part names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Functions of various parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Operating the foot controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the quick adviser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4 Sewing preparations Connecting the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Correct needle selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Changing the needle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing the presser foot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Changing the presser foot holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 5 Threading the sewing machine Winding the bobbin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Threading the lower thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Threading the upper thread. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the needle threader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Pulling up the lower thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 6 Utility stitching Selecting the stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Selecting the stitch width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Selecting the stitch length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Selecting the sewing speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Stitch patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension. . . . . . . . . . . . 52 4 EN 7 Sewing (utility stitching) Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ■ Straight stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ■ Ending stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 ■ Thread cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 ■ Reverse sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 ■ One stitch sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Advanced operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 ■ Zigzag sewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 ■ Overcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] At the end of sewing, the machine can be stopped by pressing the start/stop button. 57 ■ Overcasting For video tutorial, visit http://www. toyotaoekakisewing. com This is a sewing method that prevents unraveling at the edge of the fabric. ❑ When using the overcasting foot Caution When using the overcasting foot, select stitch number 4, 8, 10 or 13, and set the stitch width to 5. 0. Not doing so could cause the needle to hit the presser foot and break, which may result in injuries. 1 Select the stitch in the operation panel. * Check that the OEKAKI (free-motion embroidering) button is not lit. * Refer to “Selecting the stitch” (page 44). Suitable stitch 4 8 10 13 Presser foot to be used Overcasting foot OEKAKI button not lit 2 Select the stitch width and stitch length. * Refer to “Selecting the stitch width” (page 45) and “Selecting the stitch length” (page 46). Caution After changing the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel and check that the needle does not hit the presser foot. Not doing so could break the needle and cause injuries. 3 4 5 Press the (needle up/down) button to raise the needle. Position the fabric under the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Sew with the edge of the fabric against the guide on the foot. * By sewing with the fabric against the guide, the stitching can be sewn without having to constantly check the needle entry point. Guide 58 EN ❑ When using the zigzag sewing foot 1 Select the stitch in the operation panel. * Check that the OEKAKI (free-motion embroidering) button is not lit. * When sewing thin fabrics, select stitch number 5. * When sewing stretch fabrics, select stitch number 13, 15, 18, 22 or 26. * Refer to “Selecting the stitch” (page 44). Suitable stitch 5 13 15 18 22 26 Presser foot to be used Zigzag sewing foot OEKAKI button not lit 2 Select the stitch width and stitch length. * Refer to “Selecting the stitch width” (page 45) and “Selecting the stitch length” (page 46). 3 4 5 Press the (needle up/down) button to raise the needle. Position the fabric under the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Position the fabric so that the needle extends slightly off the edge of the fabric when the needle moves to the right. Right needle entry point 59 ■ Blind hem stitching For video tutorial, visit http://www. toyotaoekakisewing. com Use this sewing method to sew the hems of skirts and pants with blind stitches. With this method, the stitching cannot be seen from the front of the fabric. 1 Select the stitch in the operation panel. * Check that the OEKAKI (free-motion embroidering) button is not lit. * Refer to “Selecting the stitch” (page 44). Suitable stitch 9 16 Presser foot to be used Blind stitch foot OEKAKI button not lit 2 Select the stitch width and stitch length. * Refer to “Selecting the stitch width” (page 45) and “Selecting the stitch length” (page 46). 3 Sew overcasting along the edge of the fabric, and then fold the fabric as shown. * Tack or iron a crease 6 to 8 mm from the edge of the fabric. * For details on tacking, refer to “Tacking” (page 84), or stitch by hand. Hemline 6 – 8 mm Wrong side Right side Wrong side Right side Overcasting Tacking or crease 4 At the tacking or the crease that was ironed, fold back the fabric so that wrong side faces upward. Fold Wrong side Overcasting 5 Press the (needle up/down) button to raise the needle. 60 EN 6 Turn the handwheel towards yourself until the needle is as far as possible to the left. Needle on left side 7 Position the fabric so that the needle slightly catches the fold. * Only catch 2-3 threads on the project fold as shown below in correct stitching diagram. Needle on left side Project fold 8 Lower the presser foot, adjust the adjusting screw so that the fold aligns with the guide, and then sew with the fold against the guide. Guide Project fold Adjusting screw Tip Use invisible thread when sewing hems. Transparent for light colored fabric Shaded for dark colored fabric ❑ Correct Small stitches evenly aligned on right side of fabric ❑ Incorrect Needle catches too much of the fold Needle does not catch the fold Wrong side Right side Wrong side Right side Wrong side Right side (When unfolded) (Large stitches on right side) (Blind hem stitches do not come through) * Refer to steps 6 to 8 and follow the instructions carefully. 61 62 EN ■ Zipper insertion For video tutorial, visit http://www. toyotaoekakisewing. com With this method, the left side of the zipper is sewn first. Caution While sewing, do not allow the needle to hit the zipper teeth. Slightly releasing the foot controller selects a narrower stitch width. Caution • • • When the foot controller is connected, the sewing machine cannot be started by pressing the start/stop button. At the end of sewing, the machine can be stopped by pressing the start/stop button. In OEKAKI (free-motion embroidering) mode, the sewing speed cannot be adjusted with the foot controller as in utility stitching mode. For details on changing the sewing speed, refer to page 47. In OEKAKI mode, the reverse sewing button cannot be used. 72 EN Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric in OEKAKI mode, and adjusting the thread tension The quality of the sewing finish will improve if the needle and thread are selected to match the type of fabric used. Follow the recommendations in the table below. Thin fabrics Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric No. 14/90 Needle In OEKAKI mode, do not use needle no. 18/110 or the ball point needle (knit needle). Refer to “Selecting a needle suitable for the thread”, and then select a needle and thread. Thread Be sure to attach stabilizer to medium to medium-thick fabrics. Check that the stabilizer is compatible with the fabric. Sew trial stitches before sewing in OEKAKI (free-motion embroidering) mode. [. . . ] For details on installing the presser foot, refer to page 26. 102 EN Storage precautions Caution Do not store the sewing machine within the reach of children. They could touch the needle and be injured. ■ Storing Observe the following precautions when storing. Not doing so could cause damage, discoloration or breakage. • Do not store in a location exposed to humidity or excessive dust. [. . . ]