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SECTION 1. GETTING READY TO SEW
Name of Parts ...............................................................4
Standard Accessories and Storage .............................. 6
Standard Accessories ...................................................6
Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing........................ 6
Free Arm Sewing ..........................................................6
Connecting Machine to Power Supply ..........................8
Controlling Sewing Speed.............................................8
Selecting Language ...................................................... 8
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ..................... 10
Dropping the Feed Dog ..............................................10
Changing the Presser Foot......................................... 10
Detaching and Attaching the Presser Foot Holder ........ 10
Changing Needles ...................................................... 12
Thread and Needle Chart............................................12
Winding the Bobbin..................................................... 14
Setting the spool ...................................................... 14
Extra spool pin ......................................................... 14
Removing the bobbin............................................... 14
Winding the bobbin.................................................. 16
Inserting the bobbin ................................................. 18
Threading the Machine ............................................... 20
Needle Threader ......................................................... 22
Drawing up Bobbin Thread ......................................... 24
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension .........................24
Pattern Selector Dial...................................................26
Stitch Width Dial..........................................................26
Stitch Length Dial ........................................................ 26
Variable Needle Drop Position.................................... 28
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ................................. 28
SECTION 2. UTILITY STITCHES
Straight Stitch ............................................................. 30
Finishing sewing....................................................... 30
Use of the seam guides ........................................... 30
Turning a square corner ........................................... 30
Quilting guide ........................................................... 32
Zigzag Stitch ............................................................... 34
Overcasting.................................................................34
Bartacking ................................................................... 34
Multiple Zigzag Stitch.................................................. 34
Blind Hemming............................................................ 36
Straight Stretch ........................................................... 38
Rick-rack Stretch......................................................... 38
Serging........................................................................ 38
Herring Bone Stretch...................................................40
Overcast Stretch Stitching........................................... 40
Automatic Buttonhole .................................................. 42
Adjusting the buttonhole stitch balance.................... 44
Corded Buttonhole ...................................................... 44
Button Sewing ............................................................. 46
Zipper Application ................................................. 48, 50
SECTION 3. DECORATIVE STITCHES
Scallop Stitch ............................................................. 52
Fagoting ..................................................................... 52
Shell Tucking ............................................................. 52
Box Stitch ................................................................... 54
Smocking ................................................................... 54
Decorative Stitch Pattern ........................................... 54
Decorative Stretch Patterns ....................................... 54
Lace Work .................................................................. 56
Patchwork .................................................................. 56
Applique ..................................................................... 56
SECTION 4. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Bobbin Holder ....................................... 58
Replacing the Light Bulb ............................................ 60
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 62