Janome MC10000 owner's manual: 8 Inch / Millimeter

8 inch/mm 9 Resume Mode 10 Key Position Adjustment Format 11 Built-in 12 ATA PC Card 13 Reset All to Defalts

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Key Position Adjustment PRESS MARK(+).

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8 Inch / Millimeter

You can set your machine’s measuring unit to either “inch” or “millimeter” depending upon your preference. The default measuring unit setting is “millimeter”.

Press \boxedinch or \boxedmm key to select the unit you preferred.

NOTE:

• Stitch length and width are displayed in millimeter regardless the inch/mm setting.

9 Resume Mode

The Resume Mode allows you to return to either Ordinary Sewing Mode or Embroidery Mode, which was selected when you turned the machine off. To activate the Resume Mode, press \boxedOn/Off key to checkthe box on.

10 Key Position Adjustment

If you think the touch panel keys are out of alignment, you can correct it in the Key Position Adjustment window.

When you press the \boxedYes Key, window (A) will be shown. With your finger, press the Black + Sign as it appears in order. When you press the last black + sign, the window (B) will be shown.

The window will close and go back to the original screen with the new setting being registered.

Formatting the memory bank If the internal memory or ATA PC card does not function due to damage to the memory bank, you need to re-enable it by formatting the memory.

11 Formatting the Built-in memory

To format the internal memory, press the \boxedYes key next to Built-in memory.

12 Formatting the ATA card

To format the ATA PC card or Compact Flash, press the \boxedYes key next to ATA PC card.

13 Reset All to Default

Pressing the \boxedYes key will reset all the parameters to their original settings (the same settings as when you purchased the machine).

Ordinary Sewing Mode Setting

In this mode you can set the following sewing functions:

1 Auto Tension

The Auto Thread Tension level can be adjusted. Tension level can be set from – 5 to + 5. Changes are made in increments of 1 and the default setting is 0 (Auto). Press the [icon] key, to set the tension level higher. Press the [icon] key, to set the tension level lower.

2 Remaining Bobbin Thread

The Visual Touch Screen will display “Bobbin Thread almost out” when the bobbin thread is running low. The Thread Sensor detects the remaining amount of thread in the bobbin. It has 5 adjustable steps, 0 to 4. Press [icon] key to increase thread amount level for the warning message to be displayed. Press [icon] key to decrease thread amount level for the warning message to be displayed.

NOTE:

• This is an approximate guide to setting the bobbin thread sensor.

3 Feed Dog

You can drop or raise feed dog by pressing the [icon] key or the [icon] key.

4 Free Arm Length

The carriage will move allowing you to use the full length of the Free Arm, when you press [icon] key. Press [icon] key to return the carriage to its home position.

5 Page Key

You can turn the pages by pressing the Page keys.

6 Register key

Press this key to register the settings and return to the previous screen.

7 Return key

Press this key to return to the previous screen without registering the settings.

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Professional Mode Setting

1. Fine Adjust: Length This function allows you to finely adjust your stitch length setting. Press the key to check the box on. This will enable you to adjust stitch length in increment of 0.1 in the Adjust window.

2. Fine Adjust: Width This function allows you to finely adjust your stitch width setting. Press the key to check the box on. This will enable you to adjust stitch width in increment of 0.1 in Adjust window.

3. Color Control You can change screen background color as well as key color with these color-setting keys.

   Background Color:

   • Press the key to adjust the screen background color and tone with the adjusting arrow keys.
   • Press the keys to select the background color.

   Function Key Color:

   • When you press key, you may select the desired color for the function keys.
   • Each time you press key, you can select one of four colors: pink, blue, green or yellow.

   Pattern Key Color:

   • Press the key to select the pattern selection key color. Press the keys to select the color tone.
   • When you press key the new color is set.
   • When you press key, the Adjust window closes and the last changes made to the settings are canceled.
   • When you press key, the settings will return to the default settings (the same settings as when you purchased the machine).

4. Favorite Stitch Adjustment If you wish to save the settings of the utility stitches for future use, activate the Favorite Stitch Adjustment. When you next turn on the machine, each pattern will be ready to sew with the customized settings that you have made.

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Language Selection

6 Language (Flag) Key You can select one of the following 10 languages by pressing the desired language key. 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish 4 Italian 5 Dutch 6 German 7 Portuguese 8 Swedish 9 Russian 10 Finnish

7 Register Key Press this key to register the settings and return to the previous screen.

8 Return Key Press this key to return to the previous screen without registering the settings.

Mode Selection Keys

1 Ordinary Sewing Mode Key Press this key to enter the Ordinary Sewing Mode. The following six categories are available in this mode:

• Utility Stitches
• Buttonhole Stitches
• Satin Stitches
• Decorative Stitches
• Monogramming
• Sewing Application

2 Embroidery Mode Key Press this key to enter the Embroidery Mode. The following five categories of embroidery are available in this mode:

• Built-in Embroidery Designs
• Monogramming
• PC Card Embroidery Designs
• Design Importing via Card Reader
• Editing

3 PC Link Mode Key Press this key to link the Memory Craft 10001 and your PC.

4 Open File Key Press this key to open files such as programmed stitch patterns or embroidery designs you have saved.

5 My Setting Key Press this key to enter My Setting Mode. In this mode, you can change the machine settings to your preference. The machine settings for Ordinary Sewing, Embroidery, Language Selection and Common Settings are available in this mode.

6 Quick Help Mode Key Press this key for helpful tips and general information on the machine function you have questions about.

! CAUTION: Do not press the surface of the Visual Touch Screen with a hard or sharp object such as a pencil, screwdriver or the like.

7 Visual Touch Screen

NOTES:

• When you select a pattern or function on the screen, it is not necessary to press hard; just touch the keys with your fingertip.
• Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off the screen.

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ORDINARY SEWING

When you press Ordinary Sewing Mode key, the Utility Stitch Window opens.

In the Ordinary Sewing Mode, there are 6 categories of sewing to choose from.

1 Utility stitches: You can select 16 types of utility stitches. 2 Buttonhole stitches: You can select 11 types of buttonholes, button sewing, darning, tacking and eyelet. 3 Satin stitches: You can select satin stitches, elongate patterns and also program assorted stitch combinations. 4 Decorative stitches: You can select decorative stitches and also program assorted stitch combinations. 5 Monogramming: You can make monograms and combinations of letters, symbols and patterns. 6 Sewing Application key: When you select Sewing Application, the machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch for the sewing project.

Function keys: You can change the machine settings for the selected stitch by the following keys.

7 Twin Needle key Press this key when you wish to sew with a twin needle. The key will be grayed out if the selected stitch is not suitable for twin needle sewing.

8 Needle Up/Down key: You can set the needle position with this key, up or down when the machine stops.

9 Adjust key: When you press this key, the stitch adjusting window will open. You can change settings to stitch length, width and thread tension by pressing the + or - keys.

10 Needle drop position adjusting keys 11 Stitch length adjusting keys 12 Thread tension adjusting keys 13 Default key 14 Cancel key 15 OK key

NOTE: • Refer to page 36 for adjusting settings.

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Utility Stitches

Straight stitches

The following 7 stitches are available to choose from;

1. Straight Stitch with center needle position
2. Straight Stitch with left needle position
3. Lock-a-Matic Stitch
4. Locking Stitch
5. Triple Stretch Stitch
6. Stretch Stitch
7. Basting Stitch

To sew

Raise the Presser Foot and position the fabric next to a seam guideline on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the point where you want to start.

Pull the threads toward the back and lower the Presser Foot. Depress the Foot Control, and gently guide the fabric along the seam guideline letting the fabric feed naturally.

Changing sewing direction

Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabric by pressing the Up/Down Needle Button. Raise the Presser Foot.

Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired. Lower the Presser Foot to sew in a new direction.

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Securing seam

For fastening the ends of seams, press the Reverse Button and sew several reverse stitches.

The machine sews reverse stitches as long as you press and hold the Reverse Button.

When sewing with the Lock-a-Matic stitch and Locking Stitch, press the Reverse Button once, the machine will sew several reverse or locking stitches and stop automatically.

Raise the Presser Foot. Remove the fabric, draw it to the back.

Cut the thread by using the thread cutter. The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next seam.

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Needle plate guidelines

The seam guidelines on the Needle Plate and Hook Cover Plate help you to measure seam allowance.

The number indicates the distance between the center needle position and the seam allowance line.

\begin{tabular}{|l|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline Number Indicated & 15 & 20 & 4/8 & 5/8 & 6/8 \ \hline Distance in Centimeters & 1.5 & 2.0 & 1.3 & 1.6 & 1.9 \ \hline Distance in Inch & -- & -- & 1/2" & 5/8" & 3/4" \ \hline \end{tabular}

To sew from the edge of thick fabric

The Black Button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position.

This is helpful when starting sewing from extreme edge of Thick Fabrics or sewing across a hem.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish to start sewing.

Lower the foot while pushing the Black Button in. The foot is locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping.

1 Thick Fabrics 2 Black Button

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Manual adjustment of straight stitches

Press the Adjust key.

The adjusting window displays the + and − keys for Needle Drop Position, Stitch Length and Thread Tension adjustment. Press the + or − key to change settings, then press the OK key to register the settings.

1 Needle Drop Position Adjusting keys 2 Stitch Length Adjusting keys 3 Thread Tension Adjusting keys 4 Default key: When you press Default key all settings in the adjusting window will return to their default settings (the same settings as when you purchased the machine). 5 Cancel key: When you press Cancel key, the adjust window will close and the setting remains unchanged. 6 OK key: When you press the OK key, your settings are registered.

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Changing needle drop position

Needle drop position is adjusted with the \oplus and \ominus keys. When you press the \oplus key, the needle moves to the right. When you press the \ominus key, the needle moves to the left.

Changing stitch length

Press the \ominus key to decrease the stitch length. Press the \oplus key to increase the stitch length.

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Lock-a-Matic Stitch

Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching.

Press Pattern 3 on the Visual Touch Screen.

When you reach the end of the seam, press the Reverse Button once.

The machine will sew four reverse stitches, four forward stitches, then stop sewing automatically.

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Locking Stitch

This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed.

Press Pattern 4 on the Visual Touch Screen.

Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric.

The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward.

When you press the Reverse Button at the end of the seam, the machine will sew several locking stitches in place, then stop sewing automatically.

Triple Stretch Stitch

This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure 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 strength.

Press Pattern 5 on the Visual Touch Screen.

Stretch Stitch

This is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat.

Press Pattern 6 on the Visual Touch Screen.

Basting/Darning Foot P-2

To attach: Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the Foot Holder.

Attach the Basting/Darning Foot P-2 to the presser bar putting the Pin on the Needle Clamp Screw.

Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

1 Basting/Darning Foot P-2 2 Pin 3 Needle Clamp Screw

Basting Stitch

The Basting Stitch is used to hold fabric layers together during fitting. Use a fine needle so as not to leave permanent needle marks on fabrics.

Press Pattern 7 on the Visual Touch Screen. The feed dog will drop automatically by selecting the Basting Stitch.

Attach Basting/Darning Foot P-2.

Draw both needle and bobbin threads to the back.

Depress the Foot Control. The machine will take one stitch and stop automatically.

Release the Foot Control.

Hold the fabric taut and slide it to where you want the next stitch. Continue in this manner sliding the fabric sideways or forward.

NOTES:

• When basting is completed, replace the Foot Holder.
• The feed dog will rise automatically when selecting other stitches.

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Changing thread tension

Balanced needle thread tension: In straight stitching, the Needle Thread and Bobbin Thread cross in the middle of the fabric.

1 Needle Thread 2 Bobbin Thread 3 Right Side of the Fabric 4 Wrong Side of the Fabric

When the needle thread tension is too tight; Press the [−] key to decrease the thread tension. Press [OK] key to register the setting.

When the needle thread tension is too loose; Press the [+] key to increase the thread tension. Press [OK] key when the tension is set.

NOTE:

• When you turn the power switch off or select the other pattern, changes to the settings will be cancelled.

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Zipper sewing

To snap on Zipper Foot E Fit the Pin on Zipper Foot E to the Groove on the Foot Holder.

1 Pin 2 Groove

3 To sew the right side of the zipper, attach Zipper Foot E with the Pin on the left-hand side.

4 To sew the left side of the zipper, attach Zipper Foot E with the Pin on the right-hand side.

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Fabric preparation

1 Add 1 cm (3/8") to the Zipper Size. This is the overall Opening Size. 1 1 cm (3/8") 2 Zipper Size 3 Opening Size

2 Place the Right Sides of the Fabric together and sew to the End of the Opening with a 2 cm (13/16") Seam Allowance. Reverse Stitch to lock the seams. Manually increase the stitch length to 5.0 and baste the Zipper Opening with the thread tension loosened. 4 Right Sides of the Fabric 5 End of the Opening 6 2cm (13/16") Seam Allowance 7 Reverse Stitch 8 Zipper Opening

To sew

3 Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8") Fold. Place the Zipper Teeth next to the Fold and pin it in place. Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the default. 9 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8") Fold 10 Zipper Teeth 11 Fold

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4 Attach Zipper Foot E with the pin on the right hand side. Lower the foot onto the top side at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape. Sew along the zipper guiding the Zipper Teeth along the bottom edge of the foot.

10 Zipper Teeth

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13 12

5 Sew through all layers next to the fold. Stop 5 cm (2") before Zipper Foot E reaches the Slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric. Raise the foot and open the zipper. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam.

12 5 cm (2") 13 Slider

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13 15 14 14 16

6 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the Right Side of the Fabric facing up. Baste the opened fabric and Zipper Tape together.

14 Right Side of the Fabric 15 Basting 16 Zipper Tape

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7 Move Zipper Foot E to the left pin. Backstitch across the End of Opening to 0.7 – 1 cm (3/8"). Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom edge on the foot. Stop about 5 cm (2") from the top of the zipper.

17 End of Opening 18 0.7 – 1 cm (3/8") 19 Basting Stitches

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8 Lower the needle into the fabric, raise the foot, remove the Basting Stitches and open the zipper. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam making sure the fold is even.

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Cloth Guide

To use the Cloth Guide, activate the Professional Mode in the Ordinary Sewing Setting Mode. (See page 47.)

Attaching the Cloth Guide

Insert the Pins on the Cloth Guide into the Carriage Holes.

1 Pins 2 Cloth Guide 3 Carriage Holes

Setting the Cloth Guide position

Press [Cloth Guide] key and the cloth guide position window opens.

NOTE:

• The [Cloth Guide] key will appear when the Professional Mode is ON (see page x).

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Cloth Guide position 15 mm – [slider] + [ – ] [ + ] OK Cancel Default 6 5 4

Cloth Guide Position window will appear. Press the [ + ] or the [ – ] key to move the Cloth Guide to the desired position.

NOTES:

• The distance of the Cloth Guide edge from the center needle position is shown in millimeter or inch.
• You may set the Cloth Guide Position from –2 mm to 40 mm (–1/8" to 1 1/2").
• From -2 mm to 10 mm, you may change the setting by 1 mm and from 10 mm to 40 mm, you may change the setting by 5 mm each time you press the [ + ] or the [ – ] key.

4 Default key: When you press the [Default] key the setting returns to the default (the same settings as when you purchased the machine, which is 15 mm,

5 Cancel key: When you press [Cancel] key, the Cloth Guide Position window will close and the setting remains unchanged.

6 OK key: When you press the [OK] key, your settings are registered.

Overcasting with the Cloth Guide

Select Pattern 10 and use Overedge Foot C. Set the Cloth Guide position at 2 mm (1/16") and sew.

NOTE:

• When using the Cloth Guide, if you select other patterns, the Visual Touch Screen shows "Remove the Cloth Guide". Press the [OK] key so that the carriage returns to its home position. Then you can safely remove the Cloth Guide.

! Remove the Cloth Guide. OK Cancel

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Zigzag Stitch

Zigzag sewing

Simple zigzag stitch is widely used for overcasting, applique etc.

To change zigzag stitch width & length

Press the Adjust key. When you press the Adjust key, the adjusting window shows the preset values for Stitch Width, Stitch Length and Thread Tension and their + and − keys used for making adjustments.

1 Stitch Width Adjusting keys 2 Stitch Length Adjusting keys 3 Thread Tension Adjusting keys 4 Default key: When you press the Default key, all function values in the adjusting window will return to the default settings (the same settings as when you purchased the machine). 5 Cancel key: When you press Cancel key, the adjusting window will close and the setting remains. 6 OK key: When you press OK key, the setting will be saved and the window will return to the original screen.

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Changing stitch width

Press the \boxed- key to decrease the Stitch Width. Press the \boxed+ key to increase the Stitch Width.

1 Stitch Width

1.0 5.0

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Changing stitch length

Press the \boxed- key to decrease the Stitch Length. Press the \boxed+ key to increase the Stitch Length.

2 Stitch Length

After adjusting the settings press \boxedOK key.

Overcasting

Select Pattern 10 and attach the Overedge Foot C.

Place the fabric edge next to the Guide of the foot and then sew.

1 Guide

! CAUTION:

• When you use Overedge Foot C or Overcasting Foot M, you must set the zigzag width at 5.0 to or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the Foot Wires.

2 Foot Wires

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