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    ■Upper tension is too loose
    Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.
    Note
    ●If the upper thread was incorrectly 
    threaded, the upper thread may be too 
    loose. In this case, refer to “Upper 
    threading” (page 16) and rethread.
    Solution
    Increase the tension by 
    turning the upper tension-
    control dial to a higher 
    number.■Bobbin tension is too loose
    Loops may appear on the surface of the fabric 
    when sewing thin fabric with thin thread.
    Solution
    Reduce the tension by 
    turning the upper tension-
    control dial to a lower 
    number.
    If the problem persists, increase the tension in 
    the bobbin by turning the screw clockwise 
    with a small screwdriver.
    Be sure not to turn the screw more than one 
    full turn. In addition, be sure to return the 
    screw to its original position before the next 
    time that the machine is used.
    Note
    ●The bobbin thread tension has been 
    adjusted at the factory for general use. For 
    most sewing applications, no adjustment is 
    needed.
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    2
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    aWrong side
    bSurface
    cUpper thread
    dLower thread
    eLoops appear on 
    wrong side of 
    fabric
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    aWrong side
    bSurface
    cUpper thread
    dLower thread
    eLoops appear on 
    surface of fabric
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    USEFUL SEWING TIPS
    Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when 
    sewing your project.
    Trial sewing
    A trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending 
    on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn, the 
    desired results may not be achieved.
    For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread 
    that are the same as those used for your project, and 
    check the thread tension and stitch length and width. 
    Since the results differ depending on the type of 
    stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn, 
    perform the trial sewing under the same conditions 
    that will be used with your project.
    Changing the sewing 
    direction
    aWhen the stitching reaches a corner, stop the 
    sewing machine.
    Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the 
    needle was raised, lower the needle by turning 
    the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). 
    bRaise the presser foot lever, and then turn the 
    fabric.
    Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.
    cLower the presser foot lever and continue 
    sewing.
    Sewing curves
    Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing 
    direction to sew around the curve.
    When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag 
    stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain 
    a finer stitch.
    Sewing thick fabrics
    ■If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot
    If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser 
    foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to 
    bring the presser foot to its highest position. ●When using the twin needle, be sure to raise 
    the needle before changing the sewing 
    direction. If the fabric is turned while the 
    needle is lowered, the needle may bend or 
    break.
    CAUTION
    ●If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inches) thick 
    is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too 
    much force, the needle may bend or break.
    CAUTION
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    Sewing thin fabrics
    When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become 
    misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If 
    this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material 
    under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. 
    When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess 
    paper.
    aStabilizer material or paper
    Sewing stretch fabrics
    First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then 
    sew without stretching the fabric.
    aBasting
    Using a free-arm style
    Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular 
    and hard-to-reach areas.
    To change your machine to the free-arm style, lift the 
    bottom of the flat bed attachment toward you, and 
    then pull the flat bed attachment out to remove it.
    aFlat bed attachment
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    3UTILITY STITCHES
    USEFUL STITCHES
    Zigzag stitches
    You can use the zigzag stitches to join together 
    seams and finish them in one operation. They are 
    also useful for sewing stretch materials.
    aSelect a stitch.
    • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” 
    (page 26).
    bLower the needle into the fabric at the 
    beginning of the stitching.
    cStart sawing.
    • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” 
    (page 27).
    Memo
    ●When sewing with a zigzag stitch, use 
    straight stitches at the beginning and end of 
    the zigzag stitch for reinforcement.
    dWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread.
    • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” 
    (page 27).
    Number 
    on dialStitch nameApplication
    2
    Zigzag stitch
    Overcasting and 
    attaching appliqués.
    Select the desired 
    width. 3
    Zigzag stitch
    4
    Zigzag stitch
    5
    Zigzag (satin)
    stitchOvercasting and 
    attaching appliqués 
    with the decorative 
    satin stitches.
    ●Slowly turn the handwheel toward you 
    (counterclockwise) and check that the needle 
    does not touch the presser foot. If the needle 
    hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or 
    break.
    CAUTION
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    Basic stitching
    Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. 
    Two stitches are available for basic stitching.
    aBaste or pin together the fabric pieces.
    bSelect a stitch.
    • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” 
    (page 26).
    cLower the needle into the fabric at the 
    beginning of the stitching.
    dStart sewing.
    • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” 
    (page 27).
    eWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread.
    • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” 
    (page 27).
    Blind hem stitching
    You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge 
    of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, 
    without the stitch showing.
    aReverse the skirt or pants.
    aRight side of fabric
    bBottom side
    b
    Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the 
    hem, and press.
    aWrong side of fabric
    bRight side of fabric
    Number on dialStitch nameApplication
    6
    Straight stitch
    (Center needle 
    position)Attaching 
    zippers, basic 
    stitching, and 
    sewing gathers 
    or darning, etc.
    7
    Straight stitch
    (Left needle 
    position)Basic stitching, 
    sewing gathers 
    or pintucks, etc.
    Number 
    on dialStitch nameApplication
    8
    Stretch blind 
    StitchBlind hem stitching on 
    stretch fabrics.
    
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    cUse a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm 
    (3/16 inches) from the edge of the fabric, and 
    then baste it.
    aWrong side of fabric
    bRight side of fabric
    cEdge of fabric
    dBasting stitching
    e5 mm (3/16 inches)
    d
    Fold back the fabric inside along the basting.
    aWrong side of fabric
    bEdge of fabric
    cBasting
    d5 mm (3/16 inches)e
    Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the 
    fabric with the wrong side facing up.
    aWrong side of fabric
    bBasting
    cEdge of fabric
    f
    Select the stretch blind stitch (8).
    gRemove the flat bed attachment and make 
    free-arm sewing possible.
    • For details on free-arm sewing, refer 
    to“Using a free-arm style” (page 31).
    hSlide the part that you wish to sew onto the 
    arm, make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, 
    and then start sewing.
    aArm 
    
    
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    iPosition the fabric so that the needle slightly 
    catches the fold of the hem, and then lower 
    the presser foot lever.
    For invisible stitching, make sure that both 
    threads are the same color as the fabric.
    aNeedle
    bNeedle drop point
    cFold of hem
    dWrong side of fabric
    j
    Sew along the fold of the hem.
    kRemove the basting stitching and turn the 
    fabric right side up.
    Darning
    Reinforce points that will be subject to strain.
    aPlace the darning plate on the needle plate as 
    shown below, and then remove both the 
    presser foot and presser foot holder assembly.
    bSelect the desired length for straight stitch (6).
    cPlace the fabric to be darned under the 
    presser foot together with a fabric underlay 
    for reinforcement.
    dStart sewing while gently moving the fabric 
    with your hands, alternately drawing the 
    fabric away and pulling it toward you. 
    eStop sewing when the portion to be darned is 
    filled with parallel stitching.
    aWrong side of fabricbRight side of fabric
    Number on dialStitch nameApplication
    6
    Straight stitch
    (Center needle 
    position)Attaching 
    zippers, basic 
    stitching, and 
    sewing gathers 
    or darning, etc.
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    BUTTONHOLE SEWING
    Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on.
    Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser 
    foot to the back, as shown below.
    aReinforcement stitching
    Making the buttonhole
    The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is 
    used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below.
    aPresser foot scale
    bPin
    cMarks on buttonhole foot
    d5 mm (3/16 inches)
    Memo
    ●Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch 
    length and width by sewing a trial 
    buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.
    ●When sewing buttonholes on stretch 
    fabrics, place stabilizer material under the 
    fablic.
    aUse chalk to mark the position and length of 
    the buttonhole on the fabric.
    aMarks on fabric
    b
    Attach buttonhole foot “A” and push the 
    outside frame back until the sliding insert 
    reaches the front of the outside frame.
    cSelect stitch “a” of the 4-step automatic 
    buttonhole (1).
    dPosition the fabric under the presser foot so 
    that the middle of the front chalk line is 
    directly in the center of the presser foot and 
    aligned with the two red lines on the insert.
    Pass the upper thread down through the hole 
    in the presser foot.
    aMark on fabric
    bRed marks on the sliding insert
    e
    Start sewing. Sew 5 to 6 stitches.
    Number on dialStitch nameApplication
    1
    4-step
    automatic
    buttonholeButtonholes on 
    medium weight 
    fabrics.
    StepSewn portion
    Step a
    (Front end 
    of button hole)
    Step b
    (Left side)
    Step c
    (Back end 
    of button hole)
    Step d
    (Right side)
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    fStop sewing when the needle is at the left side 
    of the stitching, and then raise the needle by 
    turning the handwheel toward you.
    gSelect stitch “b” of the 4-step automatic 
    buttonhole (1).
    hStart sewing, and then sew the length of the 
    chalk line.
    iStop sewing when the needle is at the right 
    side of the stitching, and then raise the needle 
    by turning the handwheel toward you.
    jSelect stitch “c” (same as “a”) of the 4-step 
    automatic buttonhole (1).
    kStart sewing. Sew 5 to 6 stitches.
    lStop sewing when the needle is at the right 
    side of the stitching, and then raise the needle 
    by turning the handwheel toward you.
    mSelect stitch “d” of the 4-step automatic 
    buttonhole (1).
    nStart sewing. Sew the right side of the 
    buttonhole until the needle reaches the 
    stitching sewn in step 
    e.
    For reinforcement, turn the fabric 90 degrees 
    counterclockwise, select the straight stitch (6 
    through 10) with the desired length, and then 
    sew to the edge of the front bar tack.
    oRaise the presser foot lever, remove the 
    fabric, and cut the thread.
    pInsert a pin at the end of the buttonhole 
    stitching to prevent the stitching from being 
    cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut towards 
    the pin and open the buttonhole.
    aSeam ripper
    bPin
    ●When opening the buttonhole with the seam 
    ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting 
    path, otherwise injuries may result if the seam 
    ripper slips. Do not use the seam ripper in any 
    other way than how it is intended.
    1
    2
    CAUTION
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    Adjusting buitching 
    stitching
    If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is 
    not uniform, the stitching can adjusted with the 
    buttonhole fine-adjusting screw.
    aButtonhole fine-adjusting screw
    ■If the right side is too loose compared to the 
    left side
    Use the enclosed large screwdriver to turn 
    the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw in the - 
    direction.
    ■If the right side is too tight compared to the 
    left side
    Use the enclosed large screwdriver to turn 
    the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw in the + 
    direction.
    Button sewing
    Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. 
    Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.
    aMeasure the distance between the holes in the 
    button to be attached, and then select the 
    appropriate zigzag stitch (2, 3 or 4) according 
    to the following table.
    bAttach the button sewing foot “M”.
    cPlace the darning plate on the needle plate as 
    shown below.
    dPlace a button between the presser foot and 
    the fabric.
    • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew 
    the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the 
    button so that the needle goes into the two 
    holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, 
    and then sew them in the same way.
    Distance between holesNumber 
    of dial
    1.6 mm (1/16 inches) 2
    3.2 mm (1/8 inches) 3
    4.8 mm (3/16 inches) 4
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