John Lewis JL110 User manual

JL110 / JL110SE
Instruction book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 15
Watts.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National
legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.
(European Union only)

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INDICE
SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts ................................................................................................................. 2
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Extension Table ............................................................................................................... 3
Standard Accessories ..................................................................................................... 3
Accessories Storage Box ................................................................................................ 3
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ................................................................ 4
Foot Control ....................................................................................................................4
Presser Foot Lifter ........................................................................................................... 5
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot ........................................................................ 5
Changing Needle ............................................................................................................ 6
Thread and Needle Chart ............................................................................................... 6
Setting Spool Pins ........................................................................................................... 7
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ......................................................................... 7
Winding the Bobbin ......................................................................................................... 8
Threading Bobbin Case .................................................................................................. 8
Threading the Machine ................................................................................................... 9
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ........................................................................................... 10
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ................................................................................ 11
Pattern Selector Dial ..................................................................................................... 12
Stitch Length Dial .......................................................................................................... 13
Reverse Stitch Button ................................................................................................... 14
Darning Plate ................................................................................................................ 14
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing ................................................................................................... 15
To change the direction ................................................................................................. 15
Seam Guide Line .......................................................................................................... 16
Turn a Square Corner ................................................................................................... 16
Zigzag Stitching ............................................................................................................ 17
Tricot Stitch ...................................................................................................................18
Overedge Stitching........................................................................................................ 18
Triple Stitch ...................................................................................................................19
Sewing Buttons ............................................................................................................. 20
Buttonhole ..................................................................................................................... 21
Blind Hem Stitch ........................................................................................................... 22
SECTION 4. DECORATIVE STITCHES
Shell Tuck ...................................................................................................................... 23
Stretch Stitch Patterns .................................................................................................. 23
Smocking ...................................................................................................................... 24
Applique ........................................................................................................................24
SECTION 5. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Dismantling and Assembling ......................................................................................... 25
Shuttle Race Unit .......................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning the Feed Dog ................................................................................................. 25
Sewing Light.................................................................................................................. 26
Trougleshooting ............................................................................................................. 27

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SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts
qReverse stitch button
wPattern selector dial
eStitch length dial
rBobbin winder stopper
tBobbin winder spindle
ySpool pins
uBobbin winder thread guide
iThread guide
oThread take-up lever
!0 Thread tension dial
!1 Face plate
!2 Needle plate
!3 Extension table
!4 Presser foot holder
!5 Needle clamp screw
!6 Needle
!7 Presser foot
!8 Carrying handle
!9 Balance wheel
@0 Power switch
@1 Machine socket
@2 Free arm
@3 Presser foot lifter
Note: The specifications are subject to change
without prior notice.

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Extension Table
The extension table provides added sewing
surface and can be easily removed for free arm
sewing.
Detaching the table:
Pull the table away from the machine.
Attaching the table:
Push the extension table until it snaps into the
machine.
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Standard Accessories
qBobbins
wSeam ripper/ Buttonhole opener
eNeedle set
rButtonhole foot
tDarning plate
yZigzag foot
Accessories Storage Box
Sewing accessories are conveniently located in the
extension table.
qAccessories storage box
• Advantages and uses of free arm sewing:
– Avoid fabric bunching around the needle when
bartacking to reinforce pockets, plackets and
waistlines.
– For stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or
any circular garment area
– For darning socks or mending knees, elbows
or areas of wear in children's clothes

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Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply
Before connecting the power cord, make sure the
voltage and frequency shown on the machine
conform to your electrical power.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Insert the machine plug into the machine
socket.
3. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet .
4. Turn on the power switch to turn on the power
and sewing light.
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the control, the faster the
machine runs.
Caution:
Do not place anything on the foot contorol,
otherwise the machine will start advertently.
Foot Control
qPower switch
wOutlet
eMachine socket
rMachine plug
tFoot control
yPower supply plug
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WARNING:
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
as the thrad take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the
power supply:
– when leaving the machine unattended.
– when attaching or removing parts.
– when clearning the machine.
Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the
machine will run intermittently.

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Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser
foot.
You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4˝) higher than the
normal up position for easy removal of the presser
foot or to help you to place heavy fabric under the foot.
qNormal up position
wHighest position
CAUTION:
Turn off the power switch when changing a presser foot.
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To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot
To remove
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its
highest position.
Raise the presser foot.
Press the lever on the back of the foot holder.
The presser foot will drop off.
To attach
Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just
under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.
qPin
wGroove

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Changing Needle
CAUTION:
Turn off the power switch when changing a needle.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you
and lower the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter-
clockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat side
away from you.
When inserting the needle into the clamp, push it up as
far as it will go and tighten the clamp screw firmly with the
screwdriver.
* Check your needles frequently for barbed or
blunted points. Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and
silk-like fabrics are permanent and are almost always
caused by a damaged needle.
Place the flat side of the needle on something flat (needle
plate, glass etc.). The clearance between the needle and
flat surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt
needle.
To check the needle
Thread and Needle Chart
Fabrics Thread Needle Size
Crepe de Chine,
Voile,Lawn, Organdy,
Georgette,
Tricot
Light
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Medium
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Heavy
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Linens, Cotton. Pique,
Serge, Double Knits,
Percale
Denim, Tweed,
Gabardine, Coating,
Drapery and
Uphollstery Fabric
Fine Silk
Fine Cotton
Fine Synthetic
Fine Cotton
Covered
Polyester
9
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50 silk
50 to 80 Cotton
50 to 60
Synthetic
Cotton Coverd
Polyester
50 silk
40 to 50 Cotton
40 to 50
Synthetic
Cotton Coverd
Polyester
11
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When inserting the bobbin case, place the horn into the
recess of the hook race.
e Horn
The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in
order to feed thread to the machine.
To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for storage.
Setting Spool Pins
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case
Open the hook cover.
q Hook cover
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you.
Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch.
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Winding the Bobbin
1 Pull the handwheel out.
2 Draw the thread from spool.
Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.
3 Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from
the inside to the outside.
Align the notch qof bobbin to the bobbin winder
spindle rib w.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
Note: Return the bobbin winder spindle when the
machine stops.
4 Push it to the right.
5 With the free end of the thread held in your hand,
depress the foot control.
Stop the machine when it has made a few turns, and
cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin.
6 Depress the foot control again.
When the bobbin is fully wound, stop the machine.
Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position
by moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread.
7 Push the handwheel to the left. (original position).
Threading Bobbin Case
1 Place the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of
arrow.
2 Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot.
3 Draw the thread under the tension spring and into
the delivery eye.
* Leave about 10 cm (4˝) of free thread.

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Threading the Machine
Raise the take-up lever to its highest position by turning
the handwheel toward you.
Raise the presser foot.
Place a spool on the spool pin as shown, with thread
coming from back of the spool.
1 Draw the thread into thread guide using both hands.
2 While holding the thread near spool, draw thread
down into the tension area and then around the
check spring holder.
3 Firmly draw the thread up and through the take–up
lever from right to left.
4 Then draw the thread down and slip it into the lower
thread guide.
5 Draw the thread down and slip it into needle bar
thread guide on the left.
6 Thread the needle eye from front to back.
Note : You may want to cut the end of thread with sharp
scissors for easier needle threading.
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Drawing Up Bobbin Thread
1 Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread
lightly with your left hand.
2 Turn the handwheel slowly toward you with your
right hand until the needle goes down and
continue turning the handwheel until the take–up
lever is at its highest position.
Lightly draw up the needle thread forming a loop
of the bobbin thread.
3 Pull 15 cm (6˝) of both threads back and under the
presser foot.

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Balancing Needle Thread Tension
1Correct tension
The thread tension is adjusted depending on the
sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing
method.
* The ideal straight stitch has threads looked
between two layers of fabric, as illustrated
(magnifies to show detail).
* For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does
not show on the right side (top side) of the fabric,
and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong
side (bottomside) of the fabric.
2Needle thread tension is too tight
The bobbin thread (bottom thread) will appear on
the right side (top side) of the fabric.......Loosen
the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a
lower number.
3Needle thread tension is too loose
The needle thread (top thread) will appear on the
wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric.......Tighten
the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a
higher number.
qNeedle thread (Top thread)
wBobbin thread (Bottom thread)
eRight side (Top side) of fabric
rWrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
tThread tension dial
ySetting mark

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Pattern Selector Dial
Raise the needle and presser foot. Turn the pattern
selector dial to select the letter at the setting mark.
qSetting mark
Note: Do not turn the pattern selector dial while the
needle is in the material.

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• Set the dial at "S.S." to sew the stretch stitch pattern.
• If the stretch stitch pattern is not even, turn the stitch
length dial in toward "–" to compress it, or "+" to expand
it.
Stitch Length Dial
• " " is the recommended setting for buttonhole
stitching.
• Adjust the dial in the 0.5–4 range when you sew the
zigzag stitch.
Turn the stitch length dial to set the desired stitch length
at the setting mark.
The higher the number, the longer the stitch length
qSetting mark

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Reverse Stitch Button
As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed,
the machine sews backwards.
Darning Plate
To set the darning plate:
Position the darning plate with the 3 pins on the bottom.
Fit the darning plate pins into the needle plate holes.
The feed dogs will show through the darning plate holes.

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qPattern selector: A or B
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 2–6
rStitch length: 1.5–4
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric with its
edge lining up with a seam guide line on the needle
plate.
Lower the needle into the fabric.
Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward
the back. Depress the foot control.
Gently guide the fabric along the guide line letting the
fabric feed by itself.
For fastening the end of seams, press the reverse
stitch button and sew several reverse stitches.
Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, drawing
the threads to the back.
Draw the threads up and into the thread cutter.
The threads are cut the proper length for starting the
next seam.
To change the direction
Stop the machine and turn the balance wheel toward you
to bring the needle down into the fabric.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing
direction as desired.
Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.

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qGuide lines
wCornering guide
eNeedle plate
rCenter needle position
tDistance between the center needle position and line
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1.3 1.6 1.9
6/8˝5/8˝4/8˝3/8˝
2.01.5 1.0
Number
Centimeters (cm)
10 15
1.0
Turn a Square Corner
Cornering guide
To turn a square corner 5/8” (1.6 cm) from the fabric
edge.
1. Stop stitching and lower the needle by turning
the handwheel counterclockwise.
2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line
the edge with the 5/8” (1.6 cm) seam guide.
3. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the
new direction.
Line up the fabric edge facing you with the
cornering guide shown.
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Seam Guide Line
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance
between the center needle position and the line r.
The numbers in front are centimeters.
The numbers in back are fractions of an inch.

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qPattern selector: C
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 2–5
rStitch length: 0.5–4
Zigzag Stitching
Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting,
sewing on buttons, etc.

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qPattern selector: D
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 1–4
rStitch length: 0.5–4
Tricot Stitch
Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge is
just inside the right edge of the presser foot.
Guide the work so the right hand stitches fall off the edge
of the fabric.
qPattern selector: G
wPresser foot: Zigzag foot
eThread tension: 1–4
rStitch length: S.S.
Overedge Stitching
This Overedge stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and
stretch velour because it provides the greatest amount of
elasticity and strength.
Overedge stitch will be done most successfully when the
right side stitches of zigzag fall slightly off the edge of the
fabric.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8˝) seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
Note : Be careful not to cut the stitches.
Note : Be careful not to cut the stitches.