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NAM
ES OF M
ACHINE PARTS
AND T
HEIR FUNCTION
S
14
Options
12
34
No.
Part Name
P
ar
t Code
U.S
.
A
.
/
Canada
Others
1
Quilting foot
SA129
F005N
2
1
/4” quilting f
oot
SA125
F001N
3
Side c
utter foot
SA
177
F054
4
Spool s
tand
SA542
TS3
Memo
•
All specification
s are corr
ect at the time
of printing.
•
Please be awar
e that so
me specif
ications ma
y
chan
ge witho
ut not
ice.
Note
Visit your au
thorized d
ealer for com
plete listin
g of
optional
accessor
ies avail
able for you
r machine
.
15
17
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
8
Important Safety Instructions
3
How to Use this Manual
7
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
11
Machine
11
Needle and Presser Foot Section
12
Operation Buttons
13
Included Accessories
13
Options
16
Chapter 1 Getting Ready
17
Turning the Machine On/Off
18
Lcd Screen
19
Display Precautions
19
Key Functions
20
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
22
Using the Machine Operation Mode Key
23
Contents of each Category
23
Using the Pattern Explanation Key
24
Lower/Upper Threading
25
Winding the Bobbin
25
Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
25
Winding the Bobbin Using the Spool Pin
27
Setting the Bobbin
28
Pulling up the Bobbin Thread
28
Upper Threading
29
Using the Twin Needle
32
Changing the Presser Foot
34
Removing the Presser Foot
34
Attaching the Presser Foot
34
Changing the Needle
35
Checking the Needle
35
About the Needle
37
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
37
Sewing Large Pieces of Fabric
38
Chapter 2 Sewing Basics
39
Sewing
40
Sewing a Stitch
40
Using the Foot Controller
41
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
42
Sewing Curves
42
Using the Knee Lifter
42
Changing Sewing Direction
43
Sewing Heavyweight Fabric
43
Sewing Lightweight Fabric
43
Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 CM or Less
43
If the Fabric Does Not Fit under the Presser Foot
43
If the Fabric Does Not Feed
43
Adjusting Stitch Settings
44
Adjusting the Stitch Width
44
Adjusting the Stitch Length
44
Adjusting the Thread Tension
45
Useful Functions
45
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
45
Correct Thread Tension
45
Upper Thread Is too Tight
45
Upper Thread Is too Loose
45
Automatic Thread Cutting
46
Pivoting
47
Automatic Fabric Sensor System
48
Locking the Screen
49
Chapter 3 Utility Stitches
51
Selecting a Utility Stitch
52
Stitch Selection Screens
52
Selecting a Stitch
53
Saving Stitch Settings
53
Using the Mirror Image Key
53
Using the Sewing Type Selection Key
54
Sewing the Stitches
56
Straight Stitches
56
Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)
58
Basting
58
Aligning the Fabric with the Stitch Guide Foot
58
Aligning the Fabric with the Seam Guide
59
Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
59
Darts Seams
61
Gathering
62
Flat Fell Seams
62
Pintucks
63
Zigzag Stitches
64
Overcasting
64
Appliqués
64
Patchwork (Crazy Quilts)
65
Sewing Curves
65
Elastic Zigzag Stitches
66
Tape/Elastic Attaching
66
Overcasting
66
Overcasting
67
Overcasting Using Presser Foot "G
67
Overcasting Using Presser Foot "J
68
Overcasting Using the Optional Side Cutter
69
When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Optional Side Cutter
70
Quilting
71
Piecing
73
Piecing Using the 1/4" Quilting Foot with Guide
73
Quilting Using Walking Foot
74
Using the Quilting Guide
75
Appliqués
75
Quilting with Satin Stitches
76
Free-Motion Quilting
77
Free-Motion Quilting Using Free-Motion Quilting Foot "C
77
Free-Motion Quilting Using Free-Motion Open Toe Quilting Foot "O
78
Echo Quilting
79
Blind Hem Stitches
81
Appliqués
82
If the Needle Does Not Catch the Fold
82
If the Needle Catches too Much of the Fold
82
Shell Tuck Stitching
83
Scalloping
83
Sewing Sharp Curves
83
Top Stitching
84
Smocking
84
Fagoting
85
Tape or Elastic Attaching
86
Heirloom Stitching
87
Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)
87
Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))
87
Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
88
Buttonhole Stitches
89
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
92
Buttons that Do Not Fit into the Button Holder Plate
92
Darning
93
Bar Tacks
94
Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
95
Button Sewing
96
Eyelets
97
Attaching a 4-Hole Button
97
Attaching a Button with a Shank
97
Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
98
Zipper Insertion
99
Centered Zipper
99
Side Zipper
100
Chapter 4 Character/ Decorative Stitches
103
Selecting Stitch Patterns
104
Stitch Selection Screens
104
Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns
105
MM Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns
105
MM Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch Patterns/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
105
Alphabet Patterns
105
Sewing Stitch Patterns
107
Sewing Attractive Finishes
107
Basic Sewing
107
Adjusting Patterns
108
Editing Stitch Patterns
110
Key Functions
110
Changing the Pattern Size
111
Changing the Pattern Length (7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
111
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image
111
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
111
Selecting a Single/Repeating Pattern
112
Changing the Thread Density (Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
112
Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern
113
Combining Stitch Patterns
114
Before Combining Patterns
114
Combining Patterns from Different Categories
114
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Sizes
116
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Orientations
117
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Lengths
118
Creating Step Patterns (7 MM Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
119
Examples of Pattern Combinations
120
Using the Memory Function
121
Stitch Data Precautions
121
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine's Memory
121
Types of Stitch Data that Can be Used
121
Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications Can be Used
121
Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
121
Trademarks
121
If the Memory Is Full
122
Saving Stitch Patterns to the Computer
123
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine's Memory
124
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Computer
125
Chapter 5 My Custom Stitch
127
Designing a Stitch
128
Examples of Custom Stitches
129
Entering Stitch Data
130
Key Functions
130
Moving a Point
132
Moving Part or All of the Design
133
Inserting New Points
134
Using Stored Custom Stitches
135
Saving Custom Stitches in the Machine's Memory
135
If the Memory Is Full
135
Saving Custom Stitches to the Computer
136
Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Machine's Memory
137
Retrieving Custom Stitches from the Computer
137
Chapter 6 Appendix
139
Care and Maintenance
140
Cleaning the LCD
140
Cleaning the Machine Casing
140
Cleaning the Race
140
Cleaning the Bobbin Case
141
Adjusting the Screen
142
Screen Visibility Is Low
142
Touch Panel Is Malfunctioning
142
Troubleshooting
144
Error Messages
147
Alarm
149
Specifications
150
Upgrading Your Machine's Software
151
Stitch Setting Chart
153
Index
161
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Brand
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Model
NX-2000
Category
Sewing Machine
Language
English
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