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1. KNOW THE MACHINE
A Podable Case or Cabinet is Available ..................................... 4
Locate and Identify the Parts .............................................. 4 - 5
identify the Accessories ............................................................ 6
2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine ........................................................... 7 - 13
• Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power ..................... 7
• Foot Control Use .................................................................. 7
• Set the Presser Adjust Lever ................................................ 9
• Adjustthe Presser Foot Lever ............................................. !0
• Thread Cutter ...................................................................... 10
• Accessory Storage Box ....................................................... 11
• Free Arm Sewing: the Removable
Extension Table .......................................................... 11 - 12
Know What the Presser Feet Wilt Do .............................. 13 - 18
• Check the Presser Foot ...................................................... 13
• Change the Presser Foot .................................................... 13
• Presser Foot Types .................................................... 16 ~ t 8
Choose the Needte and Thread ...................................... 19 - 22
• Checkthe Needle ............................................................... t9
• Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart ................ 19
• To Change the Needle ....................................................... 22
Prepare the Bobbin ......................................................... 23 - 26
• To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine .......................... 23
• Horizontal Spool Pin ........................................................... 23
• Additional Spool Pin ............................................................ 23
• Bobbin Winding ................................................................... 24
• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder ............................. 26
Prepare the Top Thread .................................................. 27 - 33
• Thread the Needle .............................................................. 27
• Pick Up the Bobbin Thread ................................................. 29
• Adiust the Top Thread Tension .................................. 30 ~ 33
Stitch Selector (Model I7822} ................................................. 35
Stitch Selector (Model 17828) ................................................. 37
Stitch Length Control ............................................................... 39
Stitch Width Control ................................................................. 39
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ............................................. 39
Reverse Stitch Control ............................................................ 42
Starting To Sew ....................................................................... 42
3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Practical Stitch Chart ....................................................... 45 ~ 52
Straight Stitches .............................................................. 53 _ 62
• Straight Stitches .................................................................. 53
• Use the Seam Guides ......................................................... 53
• Turn a Square Corner ......................................................... 53
• Topstitching ........................................................................ 56
• Sew in a Zipper ........................................................... 57 - 58
• Dropping the Feed Dogs .................................................... 62
• Darning ............................................................................... 62
Zigzag Stitches ............................................................... 65 - 82
• Basic Zigzag ........................................................................ 65
• Monogramming .................................................................. 66
• Satin Stitch .......................................................................... 67
• Applique .............................................................................. 68
• Bar Tacking ........................................................................ 68
• Embroidery .......................................................................... 69
• Sew a Button ....................................................................... 70
• Overcasting Stitch ............................................................... 72
• Blind Hemming ................................................................... 73
• Lace Work .......................................................................... 75
• Three-Step Zigzag .............................................................. 76
• Shell Stitching ..................................................................... 77
• Box Stitching ....................................................................... 78
• Fagoting Stitch ................................................................... 79
• Two-Point Shell Stitching ................................................... 80
• Two-Point Box Stitch ........................................................... 81
• Overedging Stitch ............................................................... 81
• Decorative with Geometric Patterns .................................... 82
Stretch Stitches ................ ,.............................................. 83 - 91
• Straight Stretch ................................................................... 83
• Rick-Rack Stretch ............................................................... 84
• Overcast Stretch Stitching .................................................. 85
• Smocking ............................................................................ 87
• Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching ................................ 88
• Elastic Stretch Stitch ........................................................... 89
• Stretch Patching ................................................................. 90
• Herring Bone Stretch .......................................................... 90
• Decorative Stretch Patterns ................................................ 91
Buttonhole Making ......................................................... 92 - 102
• Manual Buttonhole ...................................................... 92 - 93
• Using ButtonhoJe Attachment .................................... 96 - Ig2
Twin Needle Stitches (Optional Item) .................................... 105
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
What to do When ................................................................... 107
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE
Replace the Light Bulb .......................................................... 110
Clean the Bobbin Holder ....................................................... 1t 0
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ................................... 1I2
Oiling the Machine ................................................................ 1t3
PARTS LIST .......................................................................................... 114,115
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