Janome MC10000 owner's manual: Opening a saved file

Opening a saved file

1 Press the Open File Key.

NOTE:

• The procedure of opening a file is the same as that of the programmed pattern. (See page 91.)

2 Press the icon key of the desired folder.

3 Press the icon key of the desired file and the screen will show the stitch pattern of the saved file.

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Sewing Application

The Sewing Application is a unique feature that provides you with on-screen guidance for 12 useful sewing applications.

When you press the Sewing Application key, you will be able to choose the right stitch and its appropriate setting of your sewing application.

The machine automatically set up for the selected project.

There are 12 applications that you can choose from the menu.

1 Seaming 2 Overedge 3 Blind Hem 4 Rolled Hem 5 Zipper Sewing 6 Gathering 7 Basting 8 Button Sewing 9 Tacking 10 Applique 11 Patchwork 12 Quilting

1 Seaming 2 Overedge 3 Blind Hem 4 Rolled Hem 5 Zipper 6 Gathering 7 Basting 8 Button 9 Tacking 10 Applique 11 Patchwork 12 Quilting

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Seaming

When you press the Seaming key, the Seaming window will appear. In the Seaming window, the straight stitch of center needle position with the stitch length 2.2 mm (3/32") will be automatically selected. In the Seaming Mode you may select the following stitches: (1) Straight Stitch for woven fabrics (2) Stretch Stitch for elastic fabrics (3) Lock-a-Matic Stitch (4) Locking Stitch

Function keys:

1 Needle Up/Down Key: Press the key to set the needle position up or down when stopping the machine. 2 Adjust Key: Press the Adjust key to open the Manual Setting window. 3 Needle Drop Position: Press the Needle Drop Position + or - keys to change the needle drop position. 4 Stitch Length: Press the Stitch Length + or - keys to increase/decrease the stitch length. 5 Thread Tension: Press the Thread Tension + or - keys to increase/decrease the thread tension. 6 Default key: When you press the Default key, all function values on the screen will return to the default settings (the same settings as when you purchased the machine). 7 Cancel key: When you press Cancel key, the adjust window will close and the setting remains. 8 OK key: Press OK key. The setting is registered and the screen returns to the previous window. 9 Return key: Press this key to return to the initial Sewing Application window.

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Overedge stitches

When you press the Overedge key, the Overedge window will appear. The standard stitch for Overedge, which is the overedge stitch for the woven fabric, will be chosen and automatically be set.

In Overedge window you may select from the following:

A: Overcasting Stitch for medium to heavy weight woven fabrics. This stitch is used for seaming two layers and finishing the raw edges at the same time.

B: Knit Stitch for finishing the raw edge of single layer elastic or knit fabrics.

C: Overlock Stitch for finishing the raw edge of single layer of medium to heavy weight woven fabrics.

D: Double Overedge Stitch for finishing the raw edge of single layer of heavy weight woven fabrics.

NOTE:

• The figures on the icon of fabrics show a number of fabric layers.

Overedging on 2 layers of woven fabric

Attach the Overedge Foot C. Place the fabric with its edge next to the Guide on the foot. Lower the foot and start sewing.

1 Overedge Foot C 2 Guide

Overedging on a single layer of woven fabric

Attach the Overcasting Foot M. Place the fabric with its edge next to the Guide on the foot. Lower the foot and start sewing.

3 Overcasting Foot M 4 Guide

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Blind Hem

When you press the Blind Hem key, the Blind Hem window will appear. The standard pattern for Blind Hem, which is the Woven Blind Hem, will be set automatically. In the Blind Hemstitch window you may select the following: A: Blind Hem Stitch for Woven Fabrics B: Blind Hem Stitch for Knit Fabrics For your convenience, the needle position adjusting keys are displayed on the screen. You can move the left and right needle drop position independently.

1 Left Needle Position Keys: Press the [ + ] or [ - ] key to move the left needle position. 2 Right Needle Position Keys: Press the [ + ] or [ - ] key to move the right needle position.

To sew

Attach the Blind Hem Foot G. Place the fabric so that the Edge of Fold is next to the Guide on the foot. You can adjust the Left Needle Drop Position by the [ + ] or [ - ] key so the needle would not miss the edge of fold. You can also adjust the Right Needle Drop Position to change the stitch width.

3 Edge of Fold 4 Guide 5 Left Needle Drop Position 6 Right Needle Drop Position

NOTE:

• When you press the Default key in the Adjusting window, both left and right needle position will return to default setting.

Rolled hem

When you press the Rolled Hem key the Rolled Hem window will appear. The standard pattern, which is the Straight Stitch, will be chosen and automatically be set. In the Rolled Hem mode you may select the following: A: Rolled Hem with Straight Stitch B: Rolled Hem with Zigzag Stitch

To sew

Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 3/8") in length and 0.3 cm (1/8") in width. 1 6 cm (2 3/8") 2 0.3 cm (1/8")

Place the fabric aligning the edge of hem with the guide on the foot. Lower the foot and sew to 1-2 cm (1/2"-1"). Stop the machine and lower the needle into the fabric. Raise the foot and insert the Folded Portion of the Fabric into the curl of the foot. 3 Folded Portion of the Fabric

Lower the foot, then sew by the lifting up the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly.

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Zipper sewing

When you press the Zipper Sewing key, the steps for zipper sewing will appear. For the first step, the screen advises you to attach the Zipper Foot with the pin on the right side to sew the left side of the zipper. When you finish sewing the left side, press the Sew Right Side key. The screen display advises you to move the Zipper Foot with the left side pin to the foot holder.

1 To sew the left side of the zipper: Press the Sew Left Side key. The screen shows the attaching position of the foot. Attach the Zipper Foot with the right pin as shown.

2 To sew the right side of the zipper: Press the Sew Right Side key. The screen shows the attaching position of the foot. Attach the Zipper Foot with the left pin as shown.

NOTE:

• For sewing instructions in details, please see pages 42-45.

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Gathering

When you press the Gathering key, the setting for gathering will appear. The machine will set to the straight stitch for gathering.

To sew

Sew 2 parallel lines with distance of 0.5-0.7 cm (3/8"-1/4"). Knot the needle and bobbin threads at one end.

Pull the bobbin threads simultaneously from one end of the fabric to distribute gathers evenly until fabric being gathered to the desired width.

Basting

When you press the Basting key, the setting for basting will appear. The machine will be set to Basting Stitch and the Feed Dog will automatically drop. Remove the foot holder and attach the Basting/Darning Foot P-2.

To sew

Hold the fabric taut and depress the Foot Control or press the Start/Stop Button. The machine will take one stitch and stop automatically. Slide the fabric to the back for the next stitch.

1 Foot Control 2 Start/Stop Button

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Button sewing

When you press the Button Sewing key, the Button Sewing window will show. The standard setting for Regular Button Sewing will be chosen and set automatically. The Feed Dog will be automatically dropped. In the Button Sewing Mode, you may select the following;

A: The Regular Button Sewing B: Button Sewing with a Shank

For your convenience, stitch width keys are displayed on the screen. Press the + key to widen the width. Press the − key to narrow the width. NOTE: Only the right needle drop position will move when pressing + or − key.

Button sewing with a shank

1. Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle by turning the handwheel with your hand, so that the needle enters through the left hole on the button.
2. Align the direction of button and lower the Button Sewing Foot T to hold the button in place.
3. Press the Up/Down Needle Button to bring the needle up to the highest position. Adjust the stitch width, so that the zigzag width matches with the distance of holes on the button.
4. Insert the Button Shank Plate under the button. Press the Start/Stop Button to sew and the machine will stop automatically. 1 Button Shank Plate
5. Cut the Needle Thread at the Beginning. 2 Needle Thread at the Beginning
6. Pull the needle thread to pick Bobbin Thread up between the button and fabric. 3 Bobbin Thread
7. Wind the threads in opposite directions around the thread shank a few times and tie them together.

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Tacking

When you press the Tacking key, the Tacking window will appear. The standard tacking length of 1 cm (1/4") will be automatically set. In the Tacking Mode, you may select the following: A: Automatic Tacking B: Manual Tacking

Automatic tacking

The machine will sew a tack 1 cm (1/4") long and stop automatically. Press the Adjust key if you wish to change the stitch width and length. 1 1 cm (1/4")

Manual tacking

You can sew a tack to the required length and memorize its length. The maximum length of the tack is 1.5 cm (5/8"). Sew to your Required Length and press the Reverse Button, the Tack Length is automatically memorized. 2 Required Length 3 Reverse Button 4 Tack Length

To sew a tack in the same length After the machine automatically stops, the prompt window will appear. Simply restart the machine to sew the tack in the same length. Press Cancel key to sew a different length tack.

Applique sewing

When you press the Applique key, the Applique window will appear. The standard applique sewing will be chosen and automatically set.

In the Applique Mode, you may select the following. A: Applique Stitch B: Blanket Stitch C: Zigzag Stitch

Attach the Satin Stitch Foot F. Place the Applique on the fabric and baste it in place. Sew guiding the edge of the applique along the Slit on the foot, so that the needle falls off the Edge of the Applique when it swings to the right.

1 Applique 2 Slit 3 Edge of the Applique

NOTES:

• When changing the sewing direction at a corner or curve, lower the needle into the applique at the left swing and turn the fabric to a new direction.
• When sewing with the Blanket stitch, align the edge of applique with the triangle mark on the foot.

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Patchwork

When you press the Patchwork key, the Patchwork window will appear. The straight stitch of the center needle position will automatically be selected.

In the patchwork mode, you may select the following. A: Straight Stitch B: Lock-a-Matic Stitch C: Locking Stitch

You can change the stitch length by pressing [−] or [+] key.

NOTE:

• When pressing the Default key, the stitch width also returns to default setting.

Angle scale on the needle plate

You can easily sew a Patchwork at the desired angle without marking, by using the unique angle scale on the needle plate. The angle scale is marked at 45°, 60°, 90° and 120°.

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To sew

Place the fabrics with right sides together. Attach the 1/4″ Seam Foot O and sew from starting point (A) to the ending point (B).

Guide the edge of the fabric along the Guide on the foot to keep a precise seam allowance. 1 Guide

Stop the machine at the ending point (B) and the prompt window appears.

Press the OK key to sew the same length. Press Cancel key to sew a different length or to select other patterns.

Same size → OK Different size → Cancel

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Quilting

When you press the Quilting key, the Quilting window will appear. The Straight Stitch of the center needle position will automatically be selected. In the Quilting Mode, you may select the following. A: Straight Stitch B: Lock-a-Matic Stitch C: Locking Stitch D: New Sculpture Stitch E: Clasp Stitch F: Free Quilting Use the Walking Foot for sewing patchwork quilt.

Attaching the Walking foot

Remove the foot holder. Attach the walking foot to the Presser Bar with the Lever over the Needle Clamp Screw and secure it with the Thumbscrew. 1 Presser Bar 2 Lever 3 Needle Clamp Screw 4 Thumbscrew

To sew

Sew a line of straight stitch along the seam line as shown.

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Clasp stitch

You can close the thick quilting fabrics by using the Clasp Stitch.

Attach the Satin Stitch Foot F. The machine will automatically stop after sewing one cycle of the stitch.

Free quilting

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 Presser Bar 2 Pin 3 Needle Clamp Screw 4 Thumbscrew

To Sew

Lower the foot, then guide the fabric with your hands to stitch along the pattern marked on the fabric.

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc. Always make test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use. If decorative stitch patterns, letters, numbers or the manual buttonhole stitch are distorted, correct it with the Feed Balancing Dial.

NOTES:

• In normal sewing, set the Feed Balancing Dial to the neutral position, i.e. the Groove on the Dial is centered with the Standard Setting Mark.
• Turn the Feed Balancing Dial with a coin.

1 Feed Balancing Dial 2 Groove on the Dial 3 Standard Setting Mark

Decorative stretch stitch patterns

• If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction of “+”.
• If the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction of “–”.

4 Correct Shape

Letters and numbers

• If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction of “+”.
• If the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction of “–”.

Correcting stitch balance of the Auto Buttonhole

The stitch balance of the right and left rows on the Auto Buttonhole may vary depending on conditions of sewing. If the stitches are not balanced, correct the unevenness with the Feed Balancing Dial.

• If the right row is denser, turn the dial in the direction of “+”.
• If the left row is denser, turn the dial in the direction of “–”.

NOTE:

• Return the Feed Balancing Dial to its neutral position when the sewing is finished.

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EMBROIDERY

Preparing for Embroidery

Embroidery hoops

1 Embroidery Hoop A (Standard Hoop): This is the standard size hoop, with an 12.6 cm (5") by 11 cm (4 3/8") embroidery area for standard size embroidery designs.

2 Embroidery Hoop B (Big Hoop): This is the large-size hoop, with 20 cm (8") by 14 cm (5 1/2") embroidery area for sewing large-size designs and combined designs.

3 Embroidery Hoop C (Free Arm Hoop): Free Arm Hoop is specially designed for embroidery on tubular garments such as sleeves, pants legs etc. (sold separately)

CAUTION:

• Never use Memory Craft 9000/5700 embroidery hoops with Memory Craft 10001.

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Templates

When positioning the fabric into the hoop, use the template to align the centerlines on the fabric with the center of the hoop.

First mark the centerlines on the fabric and place the fabric on the outer hoop.

Place the inner hoop and template over the fabric and adjust the fabric placement.

A Template for Embroidery Hoop A B Template for Embroidery Hoop B

1 Indicates the embroidery boundary for built-in and PC Design Card designs.

2 Indicates the embroidery boundary for Memory Card No. 102 and up for Memory Craft 5700/9000.

3 Finger Hole

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Stabilizer

To obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important to use stabilizers.

Types of stabilizer

Tear-away stabilizer is made from a fiber that will tear easily. Use tear-away stabilizers for stable woven fabrics. After stitching, tear away the stabilizer so that the small portion left in the back of the stitching will not affect the wear.

Iron-on stabilizer is an adhesive type stabilizer for knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics. Fuse it to the wrong side of the fabrics with an iron.

Cut-away stabilizer is a non-woven fabric that does not tear. Cut the excess portion after stitching. Use cut-away stabilizers for knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics.

Water soluble stabilizer will dissolve in water. Use this stabilizer for cutwork or lace embroidery, and also for the right side of looped fabrics such as towel to avoid loops coming through the embroidery.

Sticky stabilizer is a sticky paper used for securing a small fabric or work that cannot be secured in the hoop. It is also used for velvet and other napped fabric that would be permanently marked by the hoop.

Usage:

• The stabilizer should be attached to the wrong side of fabric.
• More than one layer may be required.
• Felt or stable fabrics do not need to be stabilized and you may embroider directly on it.
• For firm fabrics, you may place a thin paper under the fabric.
• The non-adhesive type should be used when embroidering fabric, which cannot be ironed or for sections, which are difficult to iron.
• Cut the stabilizer larger than the embroidery hoop and set it on the hoop so that the entire piece is fastened with the hoop to prevent looseness of the fabric.

1 Wrong Side of Fabric 2 Stabilizer 3 Corner of the Stabilizer

Adhesive (Iron-on) stabilizer Place the Wrong Side of Fabric and the glossy side of the Stabilizer together. Fold up a Corner of the Stabilizer and fuse it with an iron.

NOTES:

• Fold up a corner of the stabilizer, to make it easier to peel off the excess stabilizer after stitching.
• Ironing temperatures vary depending on kind of adhesive type stabilizer.

Needles

Use size 11 Blue Tipped Needles for fine fabrics. For medium to heavy weight fabrics, use size 14 needles.

Setting the fabric in an embroidery hoop

1 Mark the Centerlines on the right side of the fabric with tailor’s chalk. 1 Centerlines

2 Loosen the Hoop Tightening Screw. 2 Hoop Tightening Screw

3 Lay the Inner Hoop e and the Template over the fabric with a Stabilizer attached, matching centerlines. 3 Inner Hoop 4 Template 5 Stabilizer

4 Set the Inner Hoop e into the Outer Hoop so the fabric and the template will not move. 6 Outer Hoop

5 Tighten the Hoop Tightening Screw to secure the fabric.

6 Remove the Template.

NOTES:

• When placing the fabric on the Embroidery Hoop, place the outer hoop on a flat surface.
• Use the Clothsetter, an optional item, to set the fabric into the correct position in the hoop.

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Attaching the embroidery hoop to the machine

1 Attaching Knob 2 Pins 3 Carriage Holes

Turn the Attaching Knob so it is parallel with the hoop, and set it on the Carriage. Attach the hoop by fitting the Pins into the Carriage Holes, and turn the Attaching Knob clockwise to secure the hoop.

CAUTION:

• Always provide sufficient clearance for the embroidery carriage behind your machine before embroidery sewing.
• Never try to move the carriage by hand or touch the carriage while it is moving.
• Make sure to return the carriage to the home position before turning off the power switch. (See page 7.)

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Attaching embroidery foot P

Raise the foot, then loosen the Thumbscrew and remove the Foot Holder to the rear.

Attach Embroidery Foot P to the presser bar from behind. Tighten the Thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.

1 Thumbscrew 2 Foot Holder 3 Embroidery Foot P

Thread Holder

To prevent the needle thread from becoming tangled, place the thread end on the Thread Holder.

Pass the needle thread through the Hole on Embroidery Foot P and draw it up to the thread holder.

Hang the thread, 2 – 4 cm (3/4" – 1 1/2"), on the thread holder from the front to back.

1 Thread Holder 2 Hole on Embroidery Foot P

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Machine Settings

When you turn on the power switch, the Visual Touch Screen shows the opening “Welcome” window, and then Ordinary Sewing Mode will appear after a few seconds.

Press the Embroidery Mode key to enter the Embroidery Mode.

Selecting the SET Mode

When you press the SET key, the following 4 setting modes can be selected and you can adjust various settings within each mode to your preference. Select your desired mode by pressing the corresponding key.

1 Common Set Mode

In this mode, machine operations and function (Screen Contrast, Sound, Sewing Light options etc.) can be adjusted or activated for both Embroidery Sewing and Ordinary Sewing.

2 Ordinary Sewing Set Mode

In this mode, sewing function (Professional Mode, Feed Dog etc.) can be adjusted and set.

3 Embroidery Set Mode

In this mode, sewing function for Embroidery Sewing can be adjusted and set.

4 Flag Mode – Language Selection

In this mode, you can select one of 10 languages for the Visual Touch Display screen.

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Auto Tension

Auto – ▼ + Remaining Bobbin Thread 2 – ▼ + ☑ Grid Line On/Off Grid Size 10 mm – + ☑ Center Line On/Off Register

Common Set Ordinary Sewing Embroidery

Embroidery Mode Settings

To adjust a setting within Embroidery Setting Mode, press the Embroidery Mode Setting key.

1 Auto Tension The Auto Thread Tension level should be adjusted when using other threads than the Janome Embroidery thread. The tension level can be adjusted within the range of -5 to +5. Press the [➕] key to set the tension level higher. Press the [➖] key to set the tension level lower. NOTE:

• The default setting “0” is an optimized level for the Janome Embroidery thread.

2 Remaining Bobbin Thread The machine will show a warning message if the total amount of bobbin thread is not sufficient. You can change the level of the remaining bobbin thread amount. The default setting is at “2” and you can adjust it in 5 steps from 0 to 4. Press the [➕] key to set to a higher level. Press the [➖] key to set to a lower level.

3 Grid Line You can show or hide the Grid Lines in the Embroidery Mode Setting window. To show the Grid Lines, press [On/Off] key to check the Grid Line box “On”.

4 Grid Size You can change the grid size by choosing one of the following three settings: 5 mm (3/16”), 10 mm (3/8”) and 15 mm (5/8”). The default setting is 10 mm. Press the [➖] key to reduce the grid size. Press the [➕] key to increase the grid size.

5 Centerlines You can show or hide the Centerlines in the Embroidery Mode window. To show the Centerline, press the [On/Off] key to check the Centerline box “On”.

6 Page Keys Press [➡] key to view the next page. Press [⬅] key to view the previous page.

7 Register key Press this key to register the new settings and the screen will return to the previous mode.

8 Return key Pressing this key cancels the changes that you have made and returns the screen to the previous mode.

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