Janome 415 - Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
To check the 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
Needle Threader ................................................................................................................................ 10
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ............................................................................................................... 10
Balancing Needle Thread Tension .................................................................................................... 11
Pattern Selector Dial .......................................................................................................................... 12
Stitch Length Control ......................................................................................................................... 12
Stitch Width Control ........................................................................................................................... 12
Reverse Stitch Button ........................................................................................................................ 13
Dropping the Feed Dog ..................................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing........................................................................................................................ 14
To Change Sewing Direction ............................................................................................................. 14
Seam Guides Line ............................................................................................................................. 15
Variable Needle Position ................................................................................................................... 15
Zigzag Stitching ................................................................................................................................. 16
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting........................................................................................................................................ 16
Tricot Stitch ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Knit Stitch........................................................................................................................................... 17
Straight Stretch Stitch ........................................................................................................................ 18
Sewing on Buttons ............................................................................................................................. 19
Buttonhole.......................................................................................................................................... 20
To adjust buttonhole stitch density .................................................................................................... 20
Zipper Application .............................................................................................................................. 21
Blind Stitch Hemming ........................................................................................................................ 22
Rolled Hem ........................................................................................................................................ 23
SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING
Sell Tuck ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Stretch Stitch Patterns ....................................................................................................................... 24
Smocking ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Box Stitching ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Applique ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Fagoting ............................................................................................................................................. 26
SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit ................................................................................... 27
Cleaning the Feed Dog ...................................................................................................................... 27
Oiling the Machine ............................................................................................................................. 28
Oil behind the face plate .................................................................................................................... 28
Oiling the shuttle hook area ............................................................................................................... 28
Sewing Light ...................................................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 29