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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I – Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names .............................................................................. 3
Standard Accessories ............................................................. 4
Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions .............................. 5-6
How to Attach Stitch Chart Brackets ....................................... 7
Stitch Chart .............................................................................. 7
Write ‘n Clip Board ................................................................... 7
Quilt Table ................................................................................ 8
Knee Lifter ............................................................................... 8
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .................................... 9
Main Function of Keys ........................................................... 10
Keyboard Selection Keys ................................................ 11-13
Setting Quick Resumption, Sound and
Language Modes ........................................................ 14-15
Controlling Sewing Speed ..................................................... 15
Foot Pressure Dial ................................................................. 15
How to Drop the Feed Dog.................................................... 16
Presser Foot Lever ................................................................ 16
Additional Presser Foot Clearance ....................................... 16
Attaching and Removing Presser Feet ................................. 17
Attaching and Removing Shank ............................................ 17
Seam Allowance Lines .......................................................... 17
Centimeter/Inch Quick Measurements.................................. 17
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension ......................................... 18
Using the Fine Adjustment Screw ......................................... 19
SECTION II – Getting Ready to Sew
Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread ............................ 20
Changing Needles ................................................................. 20
Needle Definitions ................................................................. 21
Winding a Bobbin ............................................................ 22-23
Inserting the Bobbin .............................................................. 24
Threading the Machine.................................................... 25-26
Built-in Needle Threader ....................................................... 27
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ............................................ 28
SECTION III – Basic Sewing
How to Select a Stitch ........................................................... 29
Straight Stitch ........................................................................ 29
Starting to Sew ...................................................................... 29
Finishing Off a Seam ............................................................. 29
Cutting the Threads ............................................................... 30
Changing Sewing Direction ................................................... 30
Adjusting Needle Position ..................................................... 30
Adjusting Stitch Length ........................................................ 31
Programming My Personal Settings ................................ 31-32
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics ...................................................... 33
Gathering ............................................................................... 33
Zipper Insertion ............................................................... 34-35
Rolled Hem ........................................................................... 36
Zigzag Stitch .......................................................................... 37
Overcasting............................................................................ 37
Satin Stitch Appliqué ............................................................. 38
3-Step Zigzag ........................................................................ 38
Mending a Tear ...................................................................... 39
Serpentine Stitch – Applying Elastic ..................................... 39
Blind Hem Stitches ................................................................ 40
Buttonhole Variations ............................................................ 41
Sensor Buttonholes ......................................................... 42-45
Corded Buttonhole ................................................................ 46
4 Step Memory Classic Buttonhole ................................. 47-48
4 Step Memory Bound Buttonhole .................................. 49-50
How to Sew on a Button ........................................................ 51
Tr iple Seam............................................................................ 52
Shell Tuck............................................................................... 52
Stretch Seam ......................................................................... 52
Super Overlock Stitch............................................................ 53
Super Stretch Stitch .............................................................. 53
Double Overlock Stitch .......................................................... 53
Overcast Stitch ...................................................................... 54
Arrowtack ............................................................................... 54
Bartacks ................................................................................. 55
Darning .................................................................................. 56
Eyelets ................................................................................... 57
SECTION IV - Quilting
Piecing Fabrics Together ....................................................... 58
Perfect Start Angle Lines....................................................... 58
Quilt Stitches ......................................................................... 58
Walking Foot .......................................................................... 59
Walking Foot with Quilt Guide ............................................... 59
Quilt Guide ............................................................................. 60
Straight Stitch Needle Plate .................................................. 60
Buttonhole Appliqué .............................................................. 61
Patchwork .............................................................................. 62
Free Motion Quilting or Stippling ........................................... 62
Stippling Stitch ....................................................................... 63
Basting Stitch......................................................................... 63
SECTION V – Heirloom
Pintucks ................................................................................. 64
Bridging (Fagoting) ................................................................ 64
Hemstitches ........................................................................... 65
Fringing .................................................................................. 66
Drawn Work ........................................................................... 66
Smocking ............................................................................... 67
SECTION VI – Decorative Sewing
French Knots ......................................................................... 68
Scallop Edges ........................................................................ 68
Corded Trim ........................................................................... 69
Single Cord For Gathering Heavy Fabric .............................. 69
Twin Needle Sewing ........................................................ 70-71
Satin Stitches – Elongation ................................................... 72
Face to Face .......................................................................... 72
Mirror Image .......................................................................... 72
SECTION VII – Programming Combinations
Single Repeat with Memory Auto-Lock ................................. 73
Combining a Sequence ......................................................... 74
Inserting a Second Color ................................................ 74-75
Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning ............................. 75
Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning of
Incomplete Stitch .............................................................. 75
Combining Letters ................................................................. 76
How to Preview the Combined Sequence ............................ 77
Editing .................................................................................... 77
Uniformly Adjusting Stitch Width or Length .......................... 78
Individually Adjusting Stitch Width or Length ........................ 79
Alignment of Stitches within a Sequence ............................. 79
Permanent Memory
Saving, Overwriting, Recalling and Deleting .............. 80-81
SECTION VIII – Taking Care of Your Machine
Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog ................................ 82
Replacing the Bobbin Case................................................... 83
Changing the Light Bulb ........................................................ 83
STITCH CHART ................................................................... 84
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................. 85
WARNING MESSAGES .................................................. 86-87
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................... 88
INDEX .............................................................................. 89-90
NOTE: Information found in this instruction manual
is current at the time of printing. Elna reserves the
right to change and update specifications and
information as needed.
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