User manual JANOME MEMORY CRAFT 4800

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION BOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I NAMES OF PARTS Name of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Screen Sharpness Adjusting Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Extension Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 1 Fabric 2 Black button 1 2 24 · Manual stitch length Press "-" or "+" to adjust the stitch length. To decrease length, press "-". To increase length, press "+". The pre-programmed stitch length setting is suitable for most of your sewing needs. However, you can change these settings to accommodate different fabric characteristics or achieve a desired effect. Hold down "-" or "+" until you reach the desired setting. * The reverse stitch length cannot be set longer than 2. 5 mm (1/8"). · Variable needle position These setting apply only to "straight" stitch patterns 01 through 04, and 11, 24, 29, 30. You can adjust needle position of stitch patterns 01 through 04 and 11, 24, 29, 30 (see bottom of box on left). When you press "-", the needle position will move to the left. When you press "+", the needle position will move to the right. 1 Left (0. 0) 2 Middle (3. 5) 3 Rigth (7. 0) 1 2 3 25 Various Utility Stitches 1 3 2 · Basting 1 2 3 4 Stitch pattern : Presser foot: Thread tension dial : Feed dogs : 24 Basting foot P 1 to 4 Down 4 * Set the manual thread tension at "1 to 4". Attaching the basting foot: [1] 1 [1] Raise the needle. [2] Remove the foot holder by loosening the thumb screw. [3] Attach the basting foot on the presser bar putting the [2] 2 3 [3] pin on the needle clamp. Tighten the thumb screw firmly with a large screwdriver. 1 2 3 4 Foot holder Thumb screw Pin Needle clamp 2 4 How to sew [1] Put some fabric under the foot and press the Up/ down needle button twice to bring the needle thread down through the hole in the foot. Lower the presser foot. [2] While pressing down the foot control, hold the fabric taut. [3] When the machine is stopped after one stitch sewing, pull the fabric with the thread to the back. [1] [2] [3] [4] [4] Repeat steps 2 and 3 to sew. After finishing sewing, pull the threads and fabric to the back and cut the threads. * After sewing, reset the thread tension dial at "AUTO " and raise the feed dogs, slide the drop feed lever to theleft. 26 1 2 3 · Straight stitch The common uses for the straight stitch are: Regular seams and zippers: 1 Stitch pattern : 01 2 Presser foot : Foot A or zipper foot E Edge sewing: 1 2 1 Stitch pattern : 2 Presser foot : 02 Foot A You can also use your basic straight stitch for pintucking and rolled hems. · Automatic reverse stitch 1 Select stitch pattern : 2 Presser foot : 03 Foot A 1 2 This reverse stitch can be used for securing, mending and reinforcement stitches. At the end of seams, press " " (reverse button) once, so that the machine will sew auto-lock stitch immediately and stop automatically. · Triple stretch stitch 1 Stitch pattern : 2 Presser foot : 04 Foot A 1 2 This strong, durable stitch is recommended where both elasticity and strength are needed for comfort and durability. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams. Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra reinforcement. · Auto-lock stitch 1 2 1 Stitch pattern : 2 Presser foot : 11 Foot A Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric and lower the presser foot. The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward. By pressing the reverse button, the machine will sew several locking stitches in place, then stop sewing automatically. 27 · Stretch stitch 1 Stitch pattern : 2 Presser foot : 17 Foot A 1 2 This stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seam, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely flat. [. . . ] The needle thread is not threaded properly. The presser foot pressure is not strong enough. The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. [. . . ]