Necchi Q421A - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Machine Introduction 1

Principal parts of the machine ...............................................................................................2

Accessories ..............................................................................................................................3

Standa rd .................................................................................................................................................3

Optional .................................................................................................................................................. 3

Connecting machine to power source ...................................................................................4

Polarized plug information ..................................................................................................................... 4

Foot control ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Machine Setup 5

Sewing table .............................................................................................................................6

Two-step presser foot lifter ....................................................................................................6

Free arm ................................................................................................................................................. 6

Installing the extension table .................................................................................................7

Adjust presser foot pressure ..................................................................................................7

Winding the bobbin ................................................................................................................. 8

Inserting the bobbin .............................................................................................................. 10

Threading the upper thread .................................................................................................. 11

Using the needle threader (depends on models) .............................................................. 13

Replacing the needle ............................................................................................................. 14

Matching needle/fabric/thread .............................................................................................15

Changing the presser foot .................................................................................................... 16

Remove the presser foot ...................................................................................................................... 16

Attach the presser foot ......................................................................................................................... 16

Remove and insert the presser foot holder.......................................................................................... 16

Insert the edge/quilting guide ............................................................................................................... 16

To raise or drop the feed dogs ............................................................................................. 17

Thread tension .......................................................................................................................18

Sewing Basics 19

How to choose your pattern .................................................................................................20

Straight stitch .........................................................................................................................21

Three needle position dial ....................................................................................................21

Adjusting the stitch length .................................................................................................................... 21

Zigzag stitch ...........................................................................................................................22

Adjusting the stitch length ....................................................................................................................22

Adjusting the stitch width ..................................................................................................................... 22

Starting to sew .......................................................................................................................23

Useful skills ............................................................................................................................25

Reverse sewing .................................................................................................................................... 25

Sewing curves ......................................................................................................................................25

Sewing corners .................................................................................................................................... 26

Sewing stretch fabrics .......................................................................................................................... 26

Sewing thin fabrics ............................................................................................................................... 26

Sewing heavy fabric ............................................................................................................................. 27

Utility Stitches 28

Stretch stitch ..........................................................................................................................29

Straight stretch stitch ...........................................................................................................................29