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Type | Mechanical |
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Buttonhole | 1-Step |
Buttonhole Steps | 1 |
Buttonhole Styles | 1 |
Free Arm | Yes |
Needle Threader | Yes |
Warranty | 25 years limited |
Presser Feet | All-Purpose Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Button Sewing Foot |
Stitch Options | Basic, decorative, stretch |
Bobbin Type | Class 15 |
Included Accessories | Needles, bobbins |
Safety precautions to mitigate risks of electric shock.
Warnings to prevent burns, fire, or injury during operation.
Identifies primary operational controls and physical parts of the machine.
Identifies accessory features and rear-mounted components.
Lists and illustrates accessories that come with the machine.
Lists additional accessories that can be purchased separately.
Instructions for attaching the snap-in sewing table to the machine.
Steps for connecting the machine to an electrical outlet.
Important cautions regarding power connection and safe operation.
How to raise the presser foot for easier positioning of work.
How to adjust the presser foot pressure for different fabric weights.
Instructions for attaching the presser foot holder to the machine.
How to attach and use the seam guide for hems and pleats.
Step-by-step guide to winding a bobbin correctly.
Explanation of the spindle's position for winding vs. sewing.
Detailed steps for correctly inserting the bobbin case into the shuttle race.
Instructions on how to replace a sewing machine needle.
Guidance on identifying when a needle needs replacement.
Step-by-step guide for threading the upper thread of the machine.
Instructions for operating the optional built-in needle threader.
How to test and adjust the lower thread tension.
How to adjust the upper thread tension dial for sewing.
Steps to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate.
How to perform reverse sewing for seam reinforcement.
Procedure for safely removing fabric after sewing.
Methods for cutting threads using the machine's features.
Guide for selecting the correct needle, fabric, and thread.
Details on different needle types and their fabric applications.
How to set patterns for straight and zigzag stitches.
Guide to selecting and adjusting other stitch patterns from the panel.
How to select straight stitch and adjust needle position.
Relationship between fabric thickness and stitch length.
How to use the stitch width and length dials for zigzag sewing.
Using satin stitch and tips for sewing thin fabrics.
Step-by-step guide to creating a blind hem.
Variations for blind hemming stretch and firm fabrics.
How to use the overcasting foot for stretch overlock stitches.
Instructions for performing a double overlock stitch.
Steps to sew buttons with two or four holes onto fabric.
How to create a shank for buttons during sewing.
Steps to prepare the machine and fabric for buttonholes.
Detailed sequence for sewing four-step buttonholes.
Instructions for inserting zippers using the zipper foot.
How to sew a welt using a cord and bias strip.
Using the narrow hem foot for fine or sheer fabrics.
Uses of the 3-step zigzag for mending and reinforcing edges.
How to set up and use the triple straight stitch for reinforcement.
Instructions for using the triple zigzag stitch on firm fabrics.
How to use the smocking stitch for seams and decorative effects.
How to attach and use the cording foot for decorative effects.
Steps for performing free motion darning using the darning/embroidery foot.
Using stitches for decorative shell hems on sheer fabrics.
Applying the crescent stitch for delicate edge finishes.
Using the rampart stitch for seams and elastic.
Instructions for darning fabric using forward and reverse sewing.
Steps for sewing lace onto fabric edges.
Guide to sewing applique designs onto fabric.
Instructions for threading and sewing with a twin needle.
How to use the quilting foot and guide for sewing rows.
Steps to attach and use the gathering foot for fabric.
Using stitches to join fabric pieces with a space between edges.
Procedures for cleaning key parts of the sewing machine.
Instructions for lubricating the hook and its components.
Causes and corrections for upper thread breakage.
Causes and corrections for lower thread breakage.
Causes and corrections for skipped stitches.
Causes and corrections for needle breakage.
Causes and corrections for loose stitches.
Causes and corrections for fabric gathering or puckering.
Causes and corrections for uneven stitches or feed.
Causes and corrections for a noisy sewing machine.
Causes and corrections for the machine jamming.