Janome MEMORY CRAFT 4900 QC - Table of Contents

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NAME OF PARTS
Name of parts.................................................................. 8
Standard Accessories ................................................... 10
Extension Table ............................................................. 12
Detaching the table ....................................................... 12
Attaching the table ........................................................ 12
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply....................................... 14
To use start/stop button................................................. 14
To use foot control......................................................... 14
Speed control slider ...................................................... 16
Foot control ................................................................... 16
FUNCTION BUTTONS
Start/stop button............................................................ 18
Reverse stitch button .................................................... 18
Auto-lock button ............................................................ 18
Up/down needle position button.................................... 18
Screen brightness adjustment dial ................................ 20
Mode key....................................................................... 20
Monogramming key....................................................... 20
Stock/Call key ............................................................... 20
Twin needle key ............................................................ 20
Elongation key............................................................... 20
Turnover memory key ................................................... 20
Edit key ......................................................................... 20
Help key ........................................................................ 20
Stitch width adjustment key........................................... 24
Stitch length adjustment key ......................................... 24
Function touchpad......................................................... 24
Clear key ....................................................................... 24
Memory key................................................................... 24
Mode selection .............................................................. 26
Pattern selection ........................................................... 26
CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS
Resumption setting ....................................................... 28
Sound setting ................................................................ 28
Language setting........................................................... 28
Window duration time setting ........................................ 28
To drop or raise the feed dog ........................................ 30
Pressure dial ................................................................. 30
Presser foot lifter ........................................................... 30
Changing the presser foot............................................. 32
To remove and attach the foot holder............................ 32
Knee lifter ...................................................................... 32
Changing the needle ..................................................... 34
Thread and Needle Chart.............................................. 36
Bobbin Winding ....................................................... 38–42
Inserting the bobbin....................................................... 42
Threading the machine ................................................. 44
Built-in needle threader ................................................. 46
Drawing up bobbin thread ............................................. 48
Balancing thread tension............................................... 50
BASIC STITCHES (MODE 1)
Straight stitch ................................................................ 52
Changing sewing direction ............................................ 52
Securing a seam ........................................................... 52
Using the seam guides on the needle plate .................. 54
Turning a square corner ................................................ 54
Using the quilting guide................................................. 54
Sewing on heavy fabric ................................................. 54
Help button.................................................................... 56
Adjusting the needle drop position ................................ 58
Adjusting the stitch length ............................................. 58
To customize the preset value for the stitch length
and width....................................................................... 60
Restoring the original setting......................................... 60
Basting .......................................................................... 62
Lock-a-Matic stitch ........................................................ 64
Triple stretch stitch ........................................................ 64
Stretch stitch ................................................................. 64
Locking stitch ................................................................ 66
Saddle stitch.................................................................. 66
New sculpture stitch ...................................................... 66
Decorative stitch............................................................ 68
French knot ................................................................... 68
Zigzag stitch .................................................................. 70
Types of Overcasting Stitches................................. 72–74
Overcasting with zigzag stitch....................................... 72
Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch) ............................... 72
Overcasting stitch.......................................................... 72
Knit stitch....................................................................... 74
Double overedge stitch ................................................. 74
Overlock stitch............................................................... 74
Button sewing................................................................ 76
Variations of Buttonholes .............................................. 78
Square buttonhole....................................................80-84
Double layer buttonhole ................................................ 86
Corded buttonhole......................................................... 86
Adjusting buttonhole width ............................................ 86
Adjusting stitch density.................................................. 86
Round-end buttonholes (#18) ....................................... 90
Keyhole buttonholes (#20) ............................................ 90
Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #18........... 90
Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #20........... 90
Knit buttonhole (#24)..................................................... 92
Faux chain buttonhole (#25) ......................................... 92
Welted buttonhole ................................................... 94–98
Eyelet .......................................................................... 100
Zipper sewing...................................................... 102–106
Darning................................................................ 108–110
Tacking ........................................................................ 112
Blind hem .................................................................... 114
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Pintucking.................................................................... 116
Quilting ........................................................................ 116
Shell tuck..................................................................... 118
Applique ...................................................................... 118
Smocking .................................................................... 120
Fagoting ...................................................................... 120
Scallop (A)................................................................... 122
Scallop (B)................................................................... 122
Patchwork ................................................................... 124
Satin stitch................................................................... 124
Rolled hem .................................................................. 126
Cording........................................................................ 126
Cross stitch ................................................................. 128
Decorative stitch.......................................................... 128
Twin needle sewing ..................................................... 130
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