Riccar 808E User Manual

Adjusts buttonhole stitch type and density for precise buttonhole creation.

Selects the desired stitch pattern from the available range on the machine.

Modifies the length of specific stitch patterns for design variations.

Controls the width of zigzag stitches, from straight to wide patterns.

Regulates the length of individual stitches for stitch density and appearance.

Engages reverse stitching for backtacking and securing seams.

Lowers feed dogs for freehand work like darning or appliqué.

Adjusts the tension of the upper thread for balanced stitching.

Mechanism to wind thread onto bobbins, disengaging the sewing mechanism.

Steps to safely connect the sewing machine to an electrical power outlet.

Controls the illumination of the sewing area for better visibility.

Allows stopping the needle in either the up or down position for fabric control.

Regulates sewing speed by applying pressure with the foot.

Instructions for safely attaching and removing presser feet.

Procedure for detaching the presser foot shank from the machine.

Guide for installing the quilter accessory for guiding fabric.

Advice on selecting the correct needle type for fabric and thread.

Step-by-step instructions for correctly inserting the needle into the clamp.

Guide for correctly placing the wound bobbin into the bobbin case.

Procedure to access the bobbin area by opening the hook cover.

Steps to remove the bobbin case from the shuttle hook assembly.

Instructions for properly inserting the bobbin case into the shuttle hook.

Step for guiding the upper thread through the arm cover.

Guide for passing the thread through the thread take-up spring.

Action for engaging the thread with the take-up lever for proper tension.

Path for the upper thread through the machine's arm guide.

Directing the thread through the guide on the needle bar.

Final step of threading the upper thread through the needle's eye.

Method to bring the bobbin thread up to the needle area for sewing.

Adjusting presser foot pressure based on fabric type for optimal feeding.

Disengaging the feed dogs for free-motion sewing or attaching buttons.

General guide to selecting stitch patterns using the selector knob and dials.

Instructions for choosing blue-marked zigzag and buttonhole stitches.

Instructions for choosing red-marked super-stretch patterns.

Procedure for swapping the needle plate for straight or zigzag stitching.

Initial steps for placing fabric and beginning to sew.

Method for turning the fabric to sew corners or change direction.

Technique for backtacking to secure seams at the beginning and end.

Steps to safely remove fabric from the machine after sewing.

Introduction to basic zigzag stitch and dial functions.

Explains how the zigzag dial controls stitch width.

How to vary zigzag width during sewing for decorative effects.

Explains how stitch length affects zigzag density.

Guidance on setting the zigzag dial for various patterns.

How to set the stitch length dial for zigzag stitches.

Examples of zigzag patterns achievable with single and twin needles.

How to use the pattern elongator to adjust the length of super-stretch patterns.

Recommended dial settings for achieving the straight stretch stitch.

Guidance on using the elongator to fix irregular stretch stitches.

Recommendation to use twin needles for stretchy double seams.

Recommended dial settings when using the walking foot.

Recommended dial settings for basting and tucking stitches.

Steps for preparing fabric for practice sewing.

Steps for setting up the machine for practice.

Exercise for practicing sewing with single stitches.

Guidance on feeding fabric during practice sewing.

Recommended dial settings for performing a blind hem stitch.

Method for folding fabric correctly for a blind hem.

First preparation step for setting up the blind hem stitch.

Second preparation step, adjusting the foot guide.

Guidance on sewing the blind hem stitch accurately.

Final steps after completing the blind hem, including pressing.

Recommended dial settings for the stretch blind hem stitch.

Instructions for overcasting using the standard all-purpose foot.

Recommended dial settings for overcasting edges.

Recommended dial settings for overcasting with a specialized foot.

First steps for sewing buttons, setting up dials and position.

Finishing steps for sewing buttons securely.

Recommended dial settings for sewing buttons.

Using the specialized buttonhole foot for precise measurement.

Recommended dial settings for creating buttonholes.

How the zigzag dial controls buttonhole width.

How the stitch length dial affects buttonhole density.

Step-by-step illustration of the buttonhole stitching process.

Adjusting stitch density for even buttonhole columns.

Technique for creating corded buttonholes for added strength.

Final steps for finishing buttonholes, including trimming threads.

Instructions for correctly positioning and attaching the zipper foot.

Recommended dial settings for zipper and piping work.

Steps for sewing the right side of a zipper.

How to navigate the zipper slider during sewing.

Steps for sewing the left side of a zipper.

Using the zipper foot for sewing piping.

Recommended dial settings for sewing concealed zippers.

First preparation step for installing a concealed zipper.

Second preparation step, basting the zipper tape.

Guidance on sewing concealed zippers neatly.

Recommended dial settings for using the hemming foot.

Initial step of folding fabric for hemming.

Guiding fabric into the hemmer foot.

Continuing the hemming process with careful fabric feeding.

Recommended dial settings for shell tucking.

First steps for creating shell tucks.

Guiding fabric into the foot for shell tucking.

Sewing shell tucks with correct needle position.

Final steps and pressing for shell tucks.

Recommended dial settings for pin tucking with a twin needle.

Threading the machine with twin needles for pin tucking.

Tips for creating parallel pin tucks with consistent spacing.

Advice on using fabric cut on the bias for pin tucking.

Adjusting upper thread tension for proper pin tucks.

Important note on zigzag dial settings for twin needles.

How to vary settings for different pin tuck patterns.

Ideas for combining different pin tuck patterns.

Accounting for fabric shrinkage when making pin tucks.

Recommended dial settings for pin tucking using zigzag.

Recommended dial settings for cording with the cording foot.

How to insert cords into the cording foot.

Technique for single cord cording.

Technique for double cord cording.

Technique for triple cord cording.

Recommended dial settings for bobbin embroidery.

How to wind cord onto a bobbin for embroidery.

Inserting bobbin and adjusting lower thread tension.

Sewing instructions for bobbin embroidery.

Recommended dial settings for smocking.

Recommended dial settings for applique work.

Steps for preparing applique pieces and attaching them.

Guidance on sewing applique designs.

Recommended dial settings for cutwork.

How to sew designs for cutwork.

Preparing fabric and sewing cutwork designs.

Recommended dial settings for drawn work.

Methods to prevent fraying in drawn work.

How to bind threads in drawn parts for variety.

Recommended dial settings for free hand embroidery.

Recommended needles, threads, and hoops for embroidery.

Steps for framing fabric in an embroidery hoop.

How to secure stitches at the start and end of embroidery.

Using the embroidery foot without a hoop.

Exercise for creating dot stitches by moving the hoop.

Second exercise for dot stitching, focusing on needle position.

First exercise for sand stitching, creating small loops.

Second exercise for sand stitching, practicing neat stitches.

Technique for creating grain stitches with zigzag.

How to outline designs using preset zigzag width.

Techniques for filling in designs with stitches.

Specific points for oiling the shuttle hook area.

Procedure for cleaning the shuttle hook and feed dogs.

Steps to release thread jammed in the shuttle hook.

How to remove threads tangled around the shuttle hook holder.

Detailed steps for cleaning and oiling the shuttle hook.

Oiling points in the face plate area of the machine.

Oiling points in the upper arm section of the machine.

Oiling points in the lower bed section of the machine.

Causes and remedies for the top thread breaking during sewing.

Causes and remedies for the lower (bobbin) thread breaking.

Causes and remedies for stitches being skipped on the fabric.

Causes and remedies for the sewing needle breaking.

Causes and remedies for looped stitches on the fabric surface.

Causes and remedies for seams shrinking or puckering.

Causes and remedies for inconsistent stitching or fabric feeding.

Causes and remedies for a noisy or rough-running machine.