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10
Chapter 1 Getting Ready 13
Names of Machine Parts.................................. 13
Included Accessories ...................................... 14
Using the Accessory Case .................................................. 14
Using the Flat Bed Attachment............................................ 15
Using the Multi-purpose Screwdriver .................................. 15
Using the Dual Purpose Stylus............................................ 15
Turning the Machine On/Off............................ 16
LCD Screen....................................................... 17
Tooltips................................................................................ 17
Using a USB Mouse (Commercially Available) ................... 17
Home Page Screen ............................................................. 18
Sewing Screens .................................................................. 19
Settings Screen................................................................... 22
Machine Help Screen.......................................................... 29
Wireless Network Connection Functions ...... 31
Available Operations ........................................................... 31
Set Up the Wireless Network Connection ........................... 32
Preparing the Needle and Thread................... 34
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations................................... 34
How to Use the Spool Cap and Spool Net .......................... 35
Changing the Needle ....................................... 36
Winding/Installing the Bobbin ........................ 37
Winding the Bobbin ............................................................. 37
Setting the Bobbin ............................................................... 40
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread ............................................. 41
Upper Threading .............................................. 42
Upper Threading ................................................................. 42
Using the Spool Stand......................................................... 45
Changing the Presser Foot ............................. 48
Replacing the Presser Foot................................................. 48
Attaching the Presser Foot with the Included Adapter ........ 48
Using the Compact Dual Feed Foot .................................... 49
Chapter 2 Sewing Basics 51
Sewing............................................................... 51
Stitch Types......................................................................... 51
Basic Sewing....................................................................... 51
Using Advanced Multi-Function Foot Controller.................. 53
Sewing Reverse/Reinforcement Stitches ............................ 55
Automatic Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching....................... 56
Automatic Thread Cutting.................................................... 58
Automatic Presser Foot Lift Function .................................. 58
Automatic Presser Foot Raising Function ........................... 59
Returning to the Beginning of the Stitch Pattern ................. 59
Editing Character/Decorative Stitches................................. 59
Stitch Settings.................................................. 61
Setting the Stitch Width/Stitch Length/“L/R Shift”................ 61
Setting the Thread Tension................................................. 62
Saving the Utility Stitch Settings.......................................... 63
Using the Memory Function (Sewing)............ 64
Saving Character/Decorative Stitch Patterns ...................... 64
Retrieving Stitch Patterns.................................................... 64
Projecting the Guidelines onto the Fabric..... 65
Specify the Guidelines......................................................... 65
Piecing Using Guidelines .................................................... 67
Buttonhole Guidelines ......................................................... 68
Using the Projector with the Dual Purpose
Stylus ................................................................ 70
Operating the Projector with the Dual Purpose Stylus ........ 70
Projecting/Editing the Stitch Pattern with the Projector ....... 70
Useful Functions.............................................. 72
Pivoting................................................................................ 72
Using the Knee Lifter........................................................... 72
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot
Pressure)............................................................................. 73
Changing the Stitch Width During Sewing.......................... 73
Checking the Needle Location in the Screen...................... 74
Needle Position - Stitch Placement .................................... 75
Specifying the Sewing End Point........................................ 75
Useful Sewing Tips.......................................... 78
Sewing Tips ........................................................................ 78
Sewing Various Fabrics...................................................... 78
Sewing Character/Decorative Stitches ............................... 80
Chapter 3 Various Stitches 81
Utility Stitches.................................................. 81
Straight Stitches.................................................................. 81
Zigzag Stitches ................................................................... 83
Overcasting......................................................................... 84
Blind Hem Stitches ............................................................. 85
One-Step Buttonholes ........................................................ 87
Four-Step Buttonholes........................................................ 91
Button Sewing..................................................................... 92
Bar Tacks............................................................................ 93
Darning ............................................................................... 93
Eyelet.................................................................................. 94
Basting................................................................................ 95
Zipper Insertion................................................................... 95
Stitch Tapering Function..................................................... 98
Couching........................................................................... 101
Multi-directional Sewing.................................................... 103
Making Step Stitch Patterns ............................................. 104
Making Adjustments ......................................................... 105
Sewing with a Twin Needle............................................... 106
Sewing Technique ............................................................ 107
Quilting ........................................................... 110
Piecing.............................................................................. 110
Quilting with the Compact Dual Feed Foot ....................... 111
Free Motion Quilting ......................................................... 111
Free-Motion Quilting/Basting with the Stitch Regulator .... 114
Hand-look Quilting ............................................................ 119
MY CUSTOM STITCH..................................... 120
Designing a Stitch............................................................. 120
Entering Stitch Data.......................................................... 121
Using the Memory Function (MY CUSTOM STITCH) ...... 123
Chapter 4 Basic Embroidery 125
Embroidering Preparation ............................ 125
Embroidery Step by Step.................................................. 125
Attaching Embroidery Foot “W” ........................................ 125
Attaching the Embroidery Unit.......................................... 126
Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame................... 127
Attaching the Embroidery Frame ...................................... 131
Embroidering Attractive Finishes ...................................... 132
Embroidering Patterns.................................. 134
Embroidery Pattern Categories ........................................ 134
Selecting Embroidery Patterns ......................................... 134
Filtering the Embroidery Patterns ..................................... 135
Selecting Frame Patterns ................................................. 136
Selecting Buttonhole/Eyelet Patterns ............................... 136
Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns............................. 137
Confirming the Pattern Position........................................ 139
Embroidering Patterns ...................................................... 140
Key Functions (Embroidery) ........................ 142
Embroidery Edit Screen.................................................... 142
Character Pattern Editing Screen..................................... 144
Embroidery Screen........................................................... 145
Editing Patterns ............................................. 146
Changing the Size of the Pattern...................................... 146
Combining Patterns .......................................................... 147
Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time.................. 148
Grouping Multiple Selected Patterns ................................ 149
Aligning the Embroidery Patterns ..................................... 149
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