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Janome Decor Excel 5018 User Manual

Janome Decor Excel 5018
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Table of Contents

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Janome Decor Excel 5018 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMechanical
Stitch Count18
Maximum Stitch Width5 mm
Maximum Stitch Length4 mm
Buttonhole Styles1
Free ArmYes
Bobbin SystemTop Loading
Stitch LengthAdjustable
Stitch WidthAdjustable
Foot ControlYes
Built-in Stitches18

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

Hazards related to electrical shock.

WARNING

Hazards related to burns, fire, electric shock, or injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

User instruction to retain safety guidelines.

Names of Parts

Detachable Extension Table

For Free Arm Sewing

Using the extension table for free arm sewing tasks.

For Flat-bed Sewing

Attaching the extension table for flat-bed sewing.

Accessory Storage Compartment

Foot Control

Information and illustration of the foot control pedal.

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

For Your Safety

Essential safety precautions during machine operation.

Sewing Light

To replace the light bulb

Step-by-step guide for replacing the sewing machine light bulb.

Pressure Dial

To Raise or Drop the Feed Dog

To Remove and Attach Presser Foot

To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder

Reverse Button

Presser Foot Lifter

Changing Needle

Choose Your Needle and Thread

Winding the Bobbin

Set the Spool

How to place the spool and thread for bobbin winding.

Removing the Bobbin

Procedure for removing the bobbin from the machine.

Inserting the Bobbin

Correctly placing the bobbin in the bobbin holder.

Threading the Machine

Needle Threader

Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread

Adjust the Top Thread Tension

Choose the Correct Tension

Criteria for achieving a correct straight stitch tension.

Tension is too tight

Identifying and correcting overly tight top thread tension.

Tension is too loose

Identifying and correcting overly loose top thread tension.

Pattern Selector Dial

Zigzag Width Control

Stitch Length Control

Infinite Needle Position

Straight Stitching

Starting to Sew

How to begin sewing a straight stitch.

Changing Sewing Direction

Procedure for changing the sewing direction.

Finishing Sewing

How to properly end a seam and cut threads.

Sewing on Heavy Fabrics

Seam Allowance Lines

Turn a Square Corner

Zigzag Stitching

Overcasting

Overedge Stitch

Tricot Stitch

Triple Strength Stitch

Outline Stretch Stitch

Sewing Buttons

Automatic Buttonhole

Corded Buttonholes

Zipper Sewing

To Snap On the Zipper Foot

Attaching the zipper foot to the machine.

Fabric Preparation

Preparing fabric and zipper for sewing.

To Sew

Step-by-step process for sewing a zipper.

Rolled Hem

Blind Stitch Hemming

How to fold the fabric.

Proper fabric folding technique for blind stitch hemming.

Sewing technique and guide setting.

Sewing steps and guide settings for blind stitch hemming.

Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns

Stretch Stitch Patterns

Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

Smocking

Quilting

Pin Tucking

Shell Tuck

Fagoting

Appliqué

Patch Work

Scallop Hems

Elastic Stitch

Care of Your Machine

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog

Procedure for cleaning essential internal machine parts.

Replacing the Bobbin Holder

Steps for replacing the bobbin holder.

Troubleshooting

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