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BUILT-IN STITCHES
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. Use the Blind Hem Stitch 
when sewing on non-stretch fabrics, and the Stretch 
Blind Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics.
1Both threads should be the same color as the 
fabric.
2Fold back the hem, as shown in Fig. A. Then 
fold the edge of the fabric as in Fig. B. Leave a 
6 mm (15/64 inch) overlap at the edge.
3Set the pattern selection dial to the Blind Hem 
Stitch or Stretch Blind Hem Stitch, and then 
set the stitch length.
4Sew on the fold as in Fig. C.
5When the fabric is unfolded you will have a 
Blind Hem Stitch as shown in Fig. D.
1Right side of fabric
2Wrong side of fabric
310 mm (3/8 inch)
45 mm (3/16 inch)
Note
●The Stretch Blind Hem Stitch is useful for 
stretch fabrics.
Shell Tuck Stitching
The Shell Tuck Stitch can be used to sew a picot 
(lace-like) edge on lightweight fabric. 
1Set the pattern selection dial to the Shell Tuck 
Stitch.
2Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter 
than normal.
3Place the fabric under the presser foot so that 
it will be sewn along the bias, with the straight 
stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag 
stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge. 
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Blind Hem 
StitchF-2
(1/64-1/16)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Stretch Blind 
Hem StitchF-1.5
(1/64-1/16)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Stretch Blind 
Hem StitchF-1.5
(1/64-1/16)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Shell Tuck 
StitchF-3
(1/64-1/8)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
AB
CD
1 2
1
1
12
2
2
4
3
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4Sew at a slow speed.
Elastic Stitching
You can use the Elastic Stitch for mending, sewing 
elastic or joining fabric. Each is explained below. 
Set the pattern selection dial to the Elastic Stitch. 
■Mending
1Set the stitch length dial between “F” and 2.5.
2Place the reinforcement fabric under the area 
you want to mend.
3Following the line of the tear, sew using the 
Elastic Stitch as shown.
■Sewing Elastic
1Place the elastic on the fabric.
2As you sew, stretch the elastic in front of and 
behind the presser foot.■Joining Fabric
You can use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of 
fabric together and it is very effective when 
sewing knitted fabrics. If you are using nylon 
thread, the stitch will not be visible.
1Put the edge of the two pieces of fabric 
together and center them under the presser 
foot.
2Sew them together using the Elastic Stitch. 
Make sure you keep the two fabric edges close 
together.
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Elastic StitchF-2.5
(1/64-3/32)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
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Double Action Stitching
These stitches are used for joining two pieces of 
fabric, such as when making patchwork. Set the 
pattern selection dial to the Double Action Stitch, 
Bridging Stitch, or Rampart Stitch. 
Patchworking
These  stitches are used to join two pieces of fabric 
while leaving a space between their edges.
1Fold over the edges of the two pieces of fabric 
for the hem and baste the edges to a thin 
piece of paper leaving a small space between 
them.
2Set the pattern selection dial to the Smocking 
Stitch, Fagoting Stitch, or Decorative Stitch.
3Stitch along the edge, pulling both threads 
slightly when beginning to sew.
Use thicker than normal threads for sewing.
4After sewing, remove the basting and the 
paper. Finish by tying knots on the reverse 
side at the beginning and the end of the 
seams.
1First needle drop
Overedge Stitching
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Double Action 
StitchF-3
(1/64-1/8)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Bridging StitchF-3
(1/64-1/8)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Rampart StitchF-3
(1/64-1/8)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Smocking 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)3-5
(1/8-13/64)
Fagoting
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)3-5
(1/8-13/64)
Decorative 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Elastic Shell 
Tuck StitchF-3
(1/64-1/8)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Stretch 
Overlock 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Elastic 
Overlock 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Arrowhead 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Arrowhead 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Comb Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Comb Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
1.5 mm
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You can use these stitches to join together seams and 
finish them in one operation. The Overlock Stitches 
are also useful for sewing stretch materials while the 
Arrowhead Stitch is ideal for sewing the edge of a 
blanket.
1Set the pattern selection dial to an overedge 
stitch.
2Put the fabric under the presser foot so that 
the seamline (or arrowhead point) is 
approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) to the left of 
the center of the presser foot. This stitch 
works best with a seam allowance of 
approximately 5 mm (3/16 inch) as this allows 
the right (zigzag) side of the stitch to overlock 
the cut edge of the fabric.
3If the seam allowance is wider than the stitch 
pattern, trim away any excess fabric after 
stitching.
A finished Elastic Overlock Stitch is shown in the 
illustration below.
Feather Stitching
Use the Feather Stitch as a decorative top stitch 
when embroidering or when hemming blankets, 
tablecloths, or draperies.
1Set the pattern selection dial to the Feather 
Stitch.
2Place the fabric right side up and sew 1 cm 
(3/8 inch) from the edge of the fabric.
3Trim close to the stitching.
The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling.
Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching
This stitch can be used wherever a zigzag stitch 
would be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. 
The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used as a 
decorative top stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to 
the Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch.
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Feather Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Triple Zigzag 
Stretch Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
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Decorative Stitching
These stitches can be used for decorative top 
stitching and for smocking. Set the pattern selection 
dial to the Triangle Stitch, Leaf Stitch, etc.
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Triangle StitchF-1.5
(1/64-1/16)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Decorative 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Leaf Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Tree Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Legs Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Decorative 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
 Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
Stretch 
Overlock 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)3-5
(1/8-13/64)
Stretch 
Overlock 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)3-5
(1/8-13/64)
Decorative 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Decorative 
Hem Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Decorative 
Stitch Fixed
2.5 (3/32)3-5
(1/8-3/16)
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SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS
Making a Buttonhole
Memo
●We recommend that you practice making a 
buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric before 
you try it on an actual garment.
●When making buttonholes on soft fabrics, 
place a stabilizer material on the underside 
of the fabric.
1Using tailor’s chalk, mark the position and 
length of the buttonhole on the fabric.
2Attach the buttonhole foot and push the frame 
back until it stops with the plastic insert at the 
front of the frame. 
3You need to sew the front bar tack first. Line 
the bar tack mark under the center of the 
presser foot and match it up to the two lines 
on the presser foot.
1Front of chalk mark
2Red lines
■Making a Buttonhole
■Securing the Stitching and Cutting the 
Buttonhole
1To secure the stitching, turn the material 90 
degrees counterclockwise and sew straight 
stitches to the end of the front bar tack of the 
buttonhole.
2Remove the material from the machine. We 
recommend that you put pins across both 
ends of the buttonhole to prevent the stitches 
from being cut.
Pattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Foot
F-1.5
(1/64-1/16)3-5
(1/8 – 3/16)Buttonhole 
Foot
●
If the presser foot is not installed with the 
correct orientation, the needle may strike 
the presser foot, which may bend or 
break the needle and cause injury. (See 
page 9 for the correct presser foot 
orientation.)
CAUTION
Step Sewn section Pattern
Step 1
(Front bar tack)
1. Set the pattern selection dial to ‘a’.
2. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to 6 stitches.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left 
side of the stitches and then raise the needle from 
the material.
Step 2
(Left side)
1. Turn the pattern selection dial to ‘b’.
2. Sew the length of the tailor’s chalk line.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left 
side of the stitch and then raise the needle.
Step 3
(Back bar tack)
1. Turn the pattern selection dial to ‘c’ (same 
position as in step 1).
2. Sew 5 to 6 stitches.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at the right 
side of the stitch and then raise the needle from 
the material.
Step 4
(Right side)
1. Set the pattern selection dial to ‘d’.
2. Sew the right side until the needle reaches the 
stitches sewn in step 1.
 a
b
c
d
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3Cut an opening in the middle of the 
buttonhole with the seam ripper tool. Be 
careful not to cut through any stitches.
Adjusting Buttonholes 
If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is 
not the same, you can make the following 
adjustments.
1Set the stitch length dial between F and 1.5 
and sew the buttonhole on a scrap piece of 
fabric to observe how the material is fed.
2If the right side of the buttonhole is too coarse 
or fine, adjust the feeding of the material with 
the stitch length dial.
1Right side
2Shorter
3Longer3
After obtaining a satisfactory feed on the right 
side, stitch the buttonhole and observe the 
feeding.
4If the left side is too coarse or fine compared 
with the right side, adjust the buttonhole fine-
adjustment screw as described below.
If the left side is too coarse, turn the buttonhole 
fine-adjustment screw with a large screwdriver 
in the 
– direction.
If the left side is too fine, turn the buttonhole 
fine-adjustment screw with a large screwdriver 
in the 
+ direction.
 This adjustment ensures both sides of the 
buttonhole are the same.
1Stitch length dial
2Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw
3Left side
4Buttonhole appearance
●When using the seam ripper to open the 
buttonhole, do not put your hand or 
finger in the path of the ripper. The seam 
ripper may slip and you may be injured.
CAUTION
1
2
3
3
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1 2
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Sewing Buttons
1Measure the distance between the 
buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial 
to the Zigzag Stitch, and set the width you 
want.
2Remove the power supply plug from the 
outlet.
3Change the foot to the button sewing foot.
4Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 
5Connect the power supply plug into the wall 
outlet.
6Put a button between the foot and the fabric 
and make sure that the needle enters the holes 
without hitting the button. If it hits, see step 
1.
7At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches.
8Remove the material from the machine. Cut 
the upper and lower threads and tie both 
threads at the back of the material.
Stitch 
NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
FootOther
Zigzag 
StitchF
(1/64)AnyButton 
Sewing 
FootDarning 
Plate
●Make sure the needle does not hit the 
button during sewing. The needle may 
break and you may be injured.
CAUTION
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USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
Zipper Insertion
You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of 
zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left 
side of the needle. 
When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the 
shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing 
the left side of the zipper, attach the shank to the 
right pin of the zipper foot. 
1Zipper foot
2Right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper
3Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper
1
Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight 
Stitch. Set the stitch length between 2 (1/16 inch) 
and 3 (1/8 inch). Set the stitch width at 2.5 (3/32 
inch).
2Lower the presser foot lever and fix either the left 
or right pin of the zipper foot onto the shank.
3Fold the edge of the material 2 cm (3/4 inch) 
and place the zipper under the folded section.
Lower the needle into the notch located either 
on the left or right side of the zipper foot.
4Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the 
top on both sides. The needle should be 
positioned on the zipper side of the foot for 
best results. 
5To sew the opposite side of the zipper, first 
turn the machine off and raise the presser foot 
lever. Release the zipper foot by pressing the 
button located at the back of the foot, then fit 
the foot on the other side of the zipper. 
Continue sewing using the pin on that side of 
the zipper foot.
Stitch
NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Foot
Straight
Stitch2-3
(1/16-1/8)2.5
(center)
(3/32)Zipper
Foot
●
Turn the handwheel by hand to make 
sure the needle does not hit the zipper 
foot before you start sewing. Choosing a 
different stitch will cause the needle to 
hit the presser foot and break, and you 
may be injured.
12
3
CAUTION
●Make sure the needle does not hit the 
zipper during sewing. If the needle hits 
the zipper, the needle may break and you 
may be injured.
CAUTION
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Gathering
1Set the pattern selection dial to Straight 
Stitch.
2Loosen the tension of the upper thread so that 
the lower thread lies on the underside of the 
material.
3Sew a single row (or many rows) of straight 
stitches.
4Pull the lower threads to gather the material.
Darning
1Remove the power supply plug from the 
outlet. Put the darning plate on the needle 
plate. Connect the power supply plug to the 
wall outlet.
2Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight 
Stitch.
3Put the section you want to darn under the 
presser foot together with fabric for 
reinforcement.
4Lower the presser foot.
5Begin sewing by alternating between gently 
drawing the work away from you and pulling 
it toward you. 
6Repeat this motion until the darn section is 
filled with parallel lines of stitching.
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]
Straight Stitch 4 (3/16)
Stitch 
NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]
FootOther
Straight 
StitchAnyZigzag 
Presser 
FootDarning
Plate
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