Customizing Machine Settings
You can customize the machine settings to your preference.
Turn the power switch on while pressing the memory button and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window.
1 Memory button 2 Power Switch 3 Machine Setting Window
Resumption setting
The last pattern sewn before turning the power off will be recalled when turning the power on again.
1 Press the button number 1 and the LCD screen shows normal/resumption setting display. 2 Press the editing or help button to select either Normal or Resumption setting. 3 Press the memory button to confirm your selection.
Normal set Resumption set
Sound setting
You can mute a buzzer in normal operation.
1 Press the button number 2 and the LCD screen shows sound setting display. 2 Press editing or help button to select sound setting either on or off. 3 Press the memory button to confirm your selection.
Sound on Sound off
Language selection
You can choose one of 10 languages for screen display.
1 Press the button number 3 and the LCD screen shows language selection display. 2 Press editing or help button to select a language. 3 Press the memory button to confirm your selection.
1.ENGLISH 2.ESPAÑOL 3.FINNISH 4.FRANCAIS
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BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1)
Straight Stitch
Machine Setting Pattern: 01 Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3
To sew
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the point where you wish to start.
Pull the needle and bobbin threads toward the rear. Lower the presser foot.
Depress the foot control to start sewing. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide line letting the fabric feed naturally.
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
Securing seam
For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches. The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button. Press the reverse button once when sewing the Lock-a-Matic stitch (pattern 03) or locking stitch (pattern 04) so the machine will lock the stitch off and stop automatically.
After finishing sewing, press the thread cutter button to cut the threads.
3 Thread Cutter Button
NOTE: Avoid trimming the threads with the needle in up position, as a needle mark can be distinct.
To start the next seam, it is recommended to bring the bobbin thread up and pull both needle and bobbin threads to the back under the presser foot.
NOTE: Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well.
4 Thread Cutter
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Changing sewing direction:
Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam. Press the up/down needle button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new direction.
Using the cloth guide:
Attach the cloth guide on the needle plate with a screw. Adjust the position of the cloth guide and tighten the screw.
Place the fabric with its edge against the cloth guide and sew.
1 Screw 2 Cloth Guide 3 Threaded Hole
Using the seam guide lines:
The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover help you to measure seam allowance.
NOTE: The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position in millimeters and inches.
1 Center Needle Position 2 Edge of the Fabric 3 Guide Lines
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Adjusting the needle drop position
The needle drop position can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting button.
Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to move the needle bar to the right.
Press the left side of the button (- sign) to move the needle bar to the left.
Adjusting the stitch length
The stitch length can be altered by pressing the stitch length adjusting button. The stitch length indication will change as pressing the button.
Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to increase the stitch length.
Press the left side of the button (- sign) to decrease the stitch length.
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Variety of the straight stitches
02 Straight stitch with left needle position
Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics.
03 Lock-a-Matic stitch
Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching.
When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse button once.
The machine will sew four reverse stitches, four forward stitches, and then stop sewing automatically.
04 Locking stitch
This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed.
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.
05 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.
06 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.
Basting
Machine Setting
Pattern: 07 Thread tension:1-3 Presser foot: Darning foot P-2 Foot pressure: 1 Feed dog: Dropped
The basting stitch is used to hold fabric layers together during fitting.
Lower the feed dog Set the foot pressure dial at “1”.
Attaching the darning foot P-2 Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder. Attach the darning foot P-2 to the presser bar putting the pin on the needle clamp screw. Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.
1 Thumbscrew 2 Pin 3 Needle Clamp Screw
To sew:
Draw the both needle and bobbin thread 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 a place where you want the next stitch.
CAUTION: Do not pull the fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
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Zigzag Stitch
Machine Setting
Pattern: 08 Thread tension:3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3
Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics. A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for appliqué.
Adjusting the stitch width
Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to increase the stitch width.
Press the left side of the button (- sign) to decrease the stitch width. 1 Stitch Width
Adjusting the stitch length
Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to increase the stitch length.
Press the left side of the button (- sign) to decrease the stitch length. 2 Stitch Length
NOTE: The stitch length and width can be altered while stitching.
Variety of Overcasting Stitches (Modes 1 and 3)
Overcasting with zigzag stitch
Machine Setting Pattern: 08 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Overedge foot C Foot pressure: 3
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew. 1 Edge of Fabrics 2 Guide 3 Wires on Foot
CAUTION: When you use the overedge foot C, you must set the zigzag width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot.
Overcasting stitch
Machine Setting Pattern: 10 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Overedge foot C Foot pressure: 3
This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and overcast edges of fabrics. Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat. Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew. 1 Edge of Fabrics 2 Guide 3 Wires on Foot
CAUTION: When you use the overedge foot C, you must set the zigzag width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot.
Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch)
Machine Setting Pattern: 09 Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3
This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance. After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the stitches.
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Variety of Overcasting Stitches (continued)
Knit stitch
Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3
This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance. After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the stitches.
Double overedge stitch
Machine Setting Pattern: 02 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 3-7 Presser foot: Overedge foot C Foot pressure: 3
This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines. Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel. Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew. CAUTION: When you use the overedge foot C, you must set the zigzag width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot.
Overlock stitch
Machine Setting Pattern: 03 (Mode 3) Thread tension: 6-8 Presser foot: Overcasting foot M Foot pressure: 3
This stitch finishes the edges of fabric similar to a commercial overlocking machine for a professional look. Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew. Note: The stitch width of this pattern cannot be changed.
CAUTION: When you use the overedge foot C or overcasting foot M, you must set the zigzag width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot.
1 Edge of Fabrics 2 Guide 3 Wires on Foot
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Zipper Sewing
Machine Setting
Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: Zipper foot E Foot pressure: 3
To attach the zipper foot E Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder. 1 Groove 2 Pin 3 To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right-hand side. 4 To sew the right side of the zipper, attach zipper foot E with the pin on the left-hand side.
Fabric preparation
[1] Add 1 cm (3/8") to the zipper size. This is the overall opening size. 1 Right Sides of the Fabric 2 1 cm (3/8") 3 Opening Size 4 Zipper Size 5 Slider 6 Zipper Teeth 7 Zipper Tape 8 Wrong Side of the Fabric 9 End of the Zipper Opening
[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. 10 2 cm (13/16") Seam Allowance 11 Basting 12 Reverse Stitches 13 Seam Stitches
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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 original setting. 1 Lower Fabric 2 End of the Opening 3 Zipper Teeth 4 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8") Fold 5 Right Side of the Upper Fabric 6 Opening Size 7 Fold 8 Basting Stitches
4 Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side. Lower the foot onto the topside 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.
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. 9 Slider 10 5 cm (2")
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6 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together. 11 Basting 12 Zipper Tap
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7 Re-attach the zipper foot E with 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. Unfasten the basting stitches. 13 Basting Stitches 14 End of Opening 15 0.7 – 1 cm (3/8”)
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8 Lower the needle into the fabric, raise the foot, and open the zipper. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam, making sure the fold is even. Remove the basting threads after seaming.
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Rolled Hem
Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D Foot pressure: 3
To sew:
Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 3/8") in length and 0.3 cm (1/8") in width. Trim the corner 0.5 cm (3/16") by 0.8 cm (1/4") for easier insertion of the hem into the foot.
1 Wrong Side of the Fabric 2 0.5 cm (3/16") 3 0.8 cm (1/4") 4 Curl of the Foot
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") while pulling both thread to the back. 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. Lower the foot, and then sew by lifting up the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly.
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PATCHWORK AND QUILTING (Mode 2)
Patchwork
Angle scale on the needle plate You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired angles without marking, by using the unique angle scales on the needle plate. The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120 degrees.
Seaming patchwork pieces
Machine Setting Pattern: 11 (Mode 2) Thread tension: 2-6 Presser foot: 1/4" Seam foot O Foot pressure: 3
Lock-a-Matic stitch (pattern 03) and auto lock stitch (pattern 04) in the Mode 1 are ideal for seaming patchwork pieces together.
Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Sew while guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1/4" seam allowance.
1 Guide 2 Right Sides of the Fabric
Patchwork stitches
Machine Setting Pattern: See below. Thread tension: 1-4 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 2-3
The patterns 28-32, 38-42 and 61-68 in the Mode 2 can be used as patchwork stitches. Open seam flat with the right side up and sew patchwork stitch along the seam line.
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Stitch in the ditch with even feed foot The even feed foot is extremely effective when stitching in the ditch on patchwork quilts.
To attach Remove the foot holder. Attach the even feed foot to the presser bar with the lever over the needle clamp screw and secure it with the thumb screw.
1 Thumb screw 2 Lever 3 Presser Bar
To sew Sew at a low to medium speed. Sew a line of straight stitch as close to the seam line as possible.
Quilting
Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Even feed foot and quilting bar Foot pressure: 3
Quilting bar for the even feed foot The quilting bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of seams.
To attach Push the quilting bar down into the slot on the plastic cover of the even feed foot. Shift the quilting bar to set the width at the space of the seams you desire.
4 Quilting Bar for Even Feed Foot
To sew Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar.
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Quilting bar for the zigzag foot
Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 2
Reduce the foot pressure to "2" for better maneuverability of bulky material.
To attach Loosen the screw on the back of the foot holder. Insert the quilting bar into the opening and slide the quilting bar to set the width at the space of the seams you desire. Tighten the screw. 1 Screw 2 Opening on the Foot Holder 3 Quilting Bar 4 Space of the Seams
To sew Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar.
Freemotion quilting
Machine Setting Pattern: 11 (Mode 2) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Darning foot P-2 Foot pressure: 1 Feed dog: Dropped
Attach the darning/embroidery foot P-2 (refer to page 29 for how to attach it).
Baste or pin the quilt layers. Draw a quilt design on the top fabric with a washable maker. Move the quilt layers slowly and evenly while stitching on the marked design.
CAUTION: Do not pull the fabric while stitching. This may deflect the needle causing it to break.
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Clasp stitch
Machine Setting Pattern: 70 (Mode 2) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 2-3
You can bind the thick quilt layers together with the clasp stitch. Select the pattern 70 and press the memory button M. Press the locking stitch button.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing. The machine will automatically stop after sewing one unit of the pattern. Raise the presser foot and move the fabric to the next position.
Applique
Machine Setting Pattern: 33 (Mode 2) Thread tension:1-4 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 2
The open toe satin stitch foot F-2 can also be used.
Quilts can be more attractive and artistic by adding applique.
Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use a fusible web to secure the applique in place. Guide the applique fabric, so that the needle falls off the edge of the applique when the needle swings to the right.
1 Applique 2 Edge of the Applique 3 Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot
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Programming French Knots
Example: Combination of the patterns 19 and 12.
1 Select the Mode 2.
2 Select the pattern 19.
3 Press the memory button.
4 Select the pattern 12
5 Press the memory button.
6 Lower the foot and start sewing. 1 Pattern 19 2 Pattern 12
Machine Setting Thread tension:5-8 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F or Open toe satin stitch foot F-2 Foot pressure: 2-3
NOTE: The sewing speed is limited to the maximum speed of the pattern with the lowest speed in the combination.
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UTILITY STITCHES AND DECORATIVE STITCHES (Mode 3)
Buttonholes
Variety of buttonholes
11 Sensor (Square) BH This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot.
12 Automatic (Square) BH This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor square buttonhole, but you can manually set and memorize the buttonhole size to sew buttonholes of the same size. This buttonhole is useful for bulky fabrics or when sewing on un-even layers.
13 Round End BH This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children 's clothes.
14 Fine Fabric BH This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine, delicate fabrics such as fine silk.
15 Keyhole BH The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons.
16 Stretch BH This buttonhole can be used on stretch fabrics. It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole.
17 Knit BH This buttonhole is suitable for knit fabrics. It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole.
Sensor buttonholes
Machine Setting Pattern: 11 (Mode 3) Thread tension:1-5 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3
NOTES: Buttonholes 11 and 13 to 17 are sensor buttonholes. The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R. The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 0.5 cm (3/16 ") to 2.5 cm (1") in diameter. It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads. Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to check your settings. The preset width of the buttonhole is suited for ordinary buttons. Apply an interfacing to stretch or fine fabrics.
To sew [1] Press the up/down needle button to raise the needle. Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping the pin into the groove of the foot holder. 1 Groove 2 Pin
[2] Pull the button holder to the back, and place the button in it. Push it together tightly on the button. NOTE: If the button is extremely thick, make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric. If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole, you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button holder back a little. The length of the buttonhole will be increased. 3 Button Holder
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3 Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. 1 Buttonhole Lever
NOTE: If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever, the LCD screen will show a warning and the machine will stop after a few stitches. Pull the buttonhole lever down and restart the machine.
LED Signal
Auto thread cutter If you press the auto thread cutter button after selecting a buttonhole, the LED signal will turn on. The machine will stop automatically and trim the threads when the buttonhole is completed.
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4 Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot. Place the garment under the foot, and lower the needle at the starting point of the buttonhole mark. Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot R. 2 Buttonhole Mark 3 Needle Thread 4 Bobbin Thread 5 Starting Point
NOTE: Make sure there is no gap between the slider and spring holder, otherwise the left and right length will be different. 6 Slider 7 Spring Holder 8 Sewing Gap
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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
5 Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn.
Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first. Then it goes back to the starting point with straight stitch. Step 2: The machine will sew the right row. Step 3: The machine will sew the back bartack, and the machine will stop automatically.
To sew another buttonhole, press the thread cutter button and raise the presser foot. Move the fabric to where the next buttonhole to be sewn, then lower the foot and start the machine.
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6 When buttonhole sewing is finished, push the buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go.
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7 Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting stitches. Cut the opening with the seam ripper. Use an Eyelet puncher to open a keyhole buttonhole. 9 Seam Ripper 10 Eyelet Puncher
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Double layer buttonhole
To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of buttonhole over the previous stitches. After the buttonhole is finished, simply start the machine again. Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever. The machine will sew another buttonhole in the following order and stop automatically when it is completed: Step 1: Straight stitching in reverse to go back to the starting point Step 2: Front bartack and left row Step 3: Right row Step 4: Back bartack and locking stitches at the end
Corded buttonhole
To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as a sensor buttonhole.
[1] With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot.
[2] Bring the ends of cord toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end.
[3] Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the front of buttonhole foot to hold them tight. 1 Spur 2 Forks
[4] Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot.
[5] Lower the buttonhole lever and buttonhole foot. Start the machine and sew the buttonhole over the filler cord. The machine stops automatically when finished.
[6] Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads.
[7] Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten it. Thread the end of the cord through a darning needle and draw it to the wrong side of the fabric and cut.
NOTES: Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of the filler cord used. To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to page 45.
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Changing buttonhole width
Press the stitch width adjusting button and the adjusting window opens. Press on “+” to increase the buttonhole width. Press on “—“ to decrease the buttonhole width.
1 Stitch Width Adjusting Button 2 Narrower Buttonhole 3 Wider Buttonhole
Changing buttonhole stitch density
Press the stitch length adjusting button, the adjusting window opens. Press on “+” to make the buttonhole stitch coarser. Press on “—“ to make the buttonhole stitch denser.
4 Stitch Length Adjusting Button 5 Denser Buttonhole 6 Coarser Buttonhole
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To alter the buttonhole width and density while sewing a test buttonhole, stop the machine at the left or right row of the buttonhole then adjust the stitch width and density to find the appropriate settings. Press the memory button so that you can sew a buttonhole with the new settings. The setting will return to the default when turning the power switch off or selecting another stitch.
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