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Janome Horizon Memory craft 7700 QCP Instruction Book

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• Manufacturer: Janome
• Product Name/ID: Janome Horizon Memory craft 7700 QCP / #479634
• Category: Sewing Machine
• File Path: janome/horizon-memory-craft-7700-qcp_479634.pdf
• Last Updated: 01 Apr 2025
• Description: This manual for Janome Horizon Memory craft 7700 QCP is your ultimate guide, offering clear instructions on setup, customization options, and routine maintenance to ensure your device operates efficiently.
• Document Type: User Manual
• Pages: 96

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The Janome Horizon Memory Craft 7700 QCP is a remarkable sewing machine that combines advanced technology with ease of use, making it a favorite among both novice and experienced sewers. This machine is designed to provide superior stitching capabilities and a plethora of features that elevate the sewing experience. With its sleek design and robust functionality, it stands out in the crowded market of sewing machines.

One of the most striking features of the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 7700 QCP is its large workspace. The extended arm allows for handling larger projects such as quilts and home decor items with relative ease. The 11 inches of throat space provides ample room to maneuver fabrics, making it suitable for a variety of sewing applications. This feature dramatically enhances the comfort and efficiency of sewing, particularly for quilters.

Another significant advantage of the Horizon Memory Craft 7700 QCP is its advanced sensor system, which ensures precise stitching. The machine automatically adjusts the tension and feed dog height based on the fabric type, reducing the need for manual adjustments. This is particularly beneficial for creating intricate designs, as it minimizes the risk of errors. Additionally, the seven-piece feed dog system allows for smooth fabric movement, ensuring consistent stitches regardless of the thickness or texture of the material.

Users will appreciate the expansive array of built-in stitches and features, including:

• Over 200 built-in stitches, including decorative, quilting, and utility stitches.
• Custom stitch capability, which allows for the creation of unique stitch patterns.
• Easy-to-use LCD touchscreen for selecting stitches and adjusting settings.
• Automatic one-step buttonhole function.
• Acufeed, which provides even feeding from the top and bottom of the fabric.

The Horizon Memory Craft 7700 QCP does not skimp on technology either. The built-in needle threader and automatic thread cutter make the sewing process quicker and more enjoyable. Unique time-saving features such as the memory function allow users to save and retrieve customized stitches, streamlining the workflow for repeated projects. These elements contribute to a superior sewing experience, allowing users to focus on their creativity without getting bogged down by tedious tasks.

While the machine boasts a multitude of features, it is important to address the learning curve that comes with a sophisticated piece of technology like the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 7700 QCP. Beginners may need to spend some time familiarizing themselves with all the built-in functionalities. However, Janome provides a wealth of online resources, including tutorials and manuals, to assist users in navigating through the machine’s features.

Overall, the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 7700 QCP is a stellar choice for anyone looking to invest in a high-quality sewing machine. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, the machine’s advanced features, user-friendly design, and versatility make it an outstanding addition to your sewing room. With its focus on precision and creativity, this machine is truly designed for those who are passionate about sewing.

In conclusion, the Horizon Memory Craft 7700 QCP is not just a sewing machine; it’s a gateway to creativity and craftsmanship that empowers sewers of all skill levels to achieve their best work. If you’re in the market for a sewing machine that offers an exceptional combination of technology, power, and ease of use, look no further than the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 7700 QCP.

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  Instruction Book D1S D2S D3S A P C APC A A u u t t o m om a a t i c tic P P l l a t at e e C C o o n n v v e e r r t t e r er Memor y Cra ft 7700 QCP[…]

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  IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervise[…]

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  1 T ABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING READ Y TO SEW Names of P ar ts ………………………………………………………………. 2 Standard Accessories ……………………………………………………… 3 Extension T able ………………………………………………………………. 4 Accessories Storage …………..[…]

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  2 GETTING READ Y T O SEW Names of Parts 1T ake-up le ver 2 Foot pressure dial 3 Reference chart 4T op cov er 5 Foot storage compartment 6 Bobbin thread cutter 7 Bobbin winder stopper 8B obbin winder spindle 9 Hole for extra spool pin 10 Spool holder 11 Spool pin 12 Thread tension dial 13 Thread cutter 14 Face plate 15 Speed control slider 16 LCD sc[…]

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  3 Standard Accessories 1 Zigzag f oot A (set on the machine) 2 Overcasting foot C 3 Rolled hem foot D 4 Zipper foot E 5 Satin stitch foot F 6 Blind hemming foot G 7 Cording foot H 8 Overedge foot M 9 Automatic buttonhole foot R 10 Screwdriver 11 Screwdriver key 12 Set of needles 13 Lint brush 14 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener) 15 Spool holder (larg[…]

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  4 Extension T ab le The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free arm sewing. 1 Extension table To detach: Draw the table out to the left. To attach: Slide the table on the base and push the table to the right. Free-arm sewing Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves, waist- bands, pant legs or any other tubu[…]

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  5 Connecting the Power Supply First make sure the po wer s witch is off. Inser t the machine plug of the pow er supply cord into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet, and turn the power switch on. 1 Power switch 2 Machine plug 3 Machine socket NOTES: Make sure to use the power supply cord that came with the machine.[…]

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  6 Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider Y ou can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase the se wing speed, mov e the slider to the r ight. To decrease the se wing speed, move the slider to the left. Foot control Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed. The harder y[…]

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  7 Machine Operating Buttons 1 Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider . The machine runs slowly as long as this button is pressed. The button will turn red when the machine is running, and green when it h[…]

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  8 4 Needle up/down position b utton Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down. The machine will stop with the needle up or down depending on the position set by this button. The LED signal is turned on when the down position is selected. NOTE: The machine will always stop with the needle up after sewing b uttonholes, dar ning and monogr […]

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  9 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. 1 Presser foot lifter Y ou can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up position. This allows f or setting the dual f eed de vice, attaching presser f oot, and also helps you to place thic k la yers of f abrics under the foot. 2 Extra lifted […]

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  10 Function Keys 1 Mode key (refer to pa ge 23) Press this ke y to open the group selection window . 2 Monogram key (refer to page 80) Press this key to select one of 3 letter styles available. 3D irect pattern selection keys (refer to page 34) Press one of 3 keys to select a straight stitch pattern using automatic plate conv er ter . 4 Memory reca[…]

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  11 Changing the Presser Foot W ARNING: Tu rn the po wer switch off bef ore changing the presser foot. Removing the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the presser f oot lifter . Press the red button on the bac k of the f oot holder . The presser f oot will drop off . 1 Red button 2 Presser foot NOTE: If the dual f eed de[…]

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  12 Setting for Dual Feed Sewing W ARNING: Tu rn the po wer switch off bef ore changing the presser foot. Attach the dual f eed f oot when sewing with the dual f eed device. Attaching the dual feed foot z Remove the needle and loosen the thumbscrew with the screwdriv er . 1 Thumbscrew x Raise the presser foot and loosen the thumbscrew to remove the […]

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  13 Disengaging the dual feed device z Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position. 1 Extra lifted position x Pull down the dual feed device to disengage it from the dual feed foot. Swing the dual feed de vice to the rear . 2 Dual feed device c Swing up the dual feed device until it catches the pins. 3P i n Removing the dual feed foot[…]

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  14 Setting the Spool of Thread Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder , and press it fir mly against the spool of thread. 1 Large spool holder NOTE: Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small spools of thread. 2 Small spool holder Extra s[…]

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  15 Winding the Bobbin z Pull the thread from the spool. Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot. 1 Guide slot x Draw the thread to the left and f orward around the thread guide. Dra w the thread to the rear and to the right around under the guide plate. Firmly pull the thread to the r ight while holding it with both […]

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  16 Inserting the Bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. x Guide the thread into the front notch on the bobbin holder . 1 Front notch c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. 2T ension spring blades v Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips i[…]

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  17 Threading the Machine Raise the presser f oot. Press the needle up/down position b utton twice to raise the needle . Tu rn the power s witch off . Pass the thread in order from z to m . z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread into the guide slot. 1 Guide slot x Draw the thread to the left and around the corner of the guide tow ard […]

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  18 Built-in needle threader NOTE: The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle, or a #11 Blue needle . Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended. z Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest position. T ur n the pow er s witch off . Pull down the needle threader knob as f ar as it will go. The threader hook comes out through the […]

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  19 Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot lifter . Hold the needle thread with your finger . 1 Needle thread x Press the needle up/down position button twice to dra w up the bobbin thread. 2 Needle up/down position b utton c Pull the needle thread to br ing up the loop of bobbin thread. 3 Loop of bobbin thread v Pull both threads 10 […]

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  20 Changing Needles CAUTION: Alwa ys make sure to turn the power s witch off and disconnect the machine from the pow er supply before changing the needle. Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/do wn position b utton and lo wer the presser f oot. Tu rn the power s witch off . Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle from the clamp. 1[…]

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  21 Auto-thread tension F or gener al sewing, set the thread tension dial at A UTO , which covers a wide range of sewing conditions. Recommended tension setting for the selected pattern is indicated on the LCD screen. 1 Thread tension dial 2 Recommended tension setting Balanced thread tension For straight stitch sewing, both needle and bobbin thread[…]

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  22 Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure dial located under the top cov er . The dial has 7 setting positions from 1 to 7. For ordinary sewing, set “7” at the setting mark. 1 Foot pressure dial 2S etting mark Reduce the pressure when sewing fine synthetics and stretch f abrics. To reduce the pressu[…]

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  23 The stitch patterns are classified into 11 groups. To select the desired stitch pattern, refer to the ref erence chart inside the top cover to identify the stitch group and pattern number . When turning the power switch on, the LCD screen will show the str aight stitch D1 selected. Press the mode key and the group selection window will open. 1 M[…]

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  24 Help key Pressing this key will show alternative applications and useful inf ormation for the f ollowing stitch patter ns: 1 Help ke y When one of the abov e patter ns is selected, the “?” mark is displa yed. 2 “?” mark Example: Stitch patter n D1 is selected. When you press the help k ey , the follo wing will be dis- pla yed on the LCD […]

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  25 Customizing Machine Settings Y ou can customize the machine settings to your preference. Press the set key and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window . 1 Set key 2 Machine setting window To close the machine setting window , press the cross mark. 3 Cross mark Tu rn the jog dial to select the desired item to set and press the confirm[…]

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  26 Sub window display time A sub window will appear when selecting cer tain patterns such as buttonholes . The duration of the sub window displa y can be al tere d. Tu rn the jog dial to select x0.5 (1 second), x1.0 (2 seconds) or x1.5 (3 seconds). The preset time is x1.0 (2 seconds). Press the confirm button to register the new setting. Resumption[…]

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  27 T ouch panel calibration If the touch panel keys seem out of alignment, calibrate the key position as follows. z Press the center of the stitch width adjusting key with the touch panel stylus. x Press the center of the stitch length adjusting key with the touch panel stylus. c Press the center of the edit ke y with the touch panel stylus. v Pres[…]

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  28 Language selection Y ou can choose one of the follo wing languages f or screen displa y . 1 English 2 Spanish 3 Finnish 4 French 5 German 6 Italian 7 Dutch 8 Portuguese 9 Russian 10 Swedish 11 Polish Tu rn the jog dial to select the desired language. Press the confirm button to register the new setting. Deleting stored pattern combinations All t[…]

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  29 UTILITY STITCHES Straight Stitch Machine settings Pattern: D1 (Utility) Thread tension: A UT O Presser foot: Zigzag f oot A or Dual f eed f oot AD Foot pressure: 7 Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide on the needle plate. Low er the needle at the point where you wish to start. Pull the needle and bo[…]

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  30 Securing seam For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches. The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold in the reverse button. Press the reverse button once when sewing the Lock-a- Matic stitch (pattern D2/D2S) or locking stitch (pattern D3/D3S) so the machine will lock the stitch off a[…]

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  31 Using the Cloth Guide Remove the extension table and attach the extra wide table. Attach the cloth guide to the free arm by pushing the cloth guide down to snap it in place . Slide the cloth guide to the desired position. Place the fabric with its edge against the cloth guide and sew . 1 Cloth guide 2 Free arm P eel off the backing paper from th[…]

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  32 Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position of the straight stitches can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting k e y . NO TE: The v alue in brack ets indicates the preset setting. Press the “+” sign on the key to move the needle bar to the right. Press the “–” sign on the key to move the needle bar to the le[…]

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  33 Example: T o change the preset v alue of the stitch length Select the stitch pattern you wish to change the preset value. The indication of stitch width and length are surrounded with a frame and will work as a custom setting ke y when the f av or ite stitch adjustment option is turned on. 1 Custom setting key Adjust the stitch length as you pre[…]

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  34 Automatic plate converter Setting for straight stitch When stitch pattern D1S, D2S or D3S is selected, the automatic plate converter will close to set up the needle plate hole for straight stitch. NOTE: Use the dual feed device and dual feed foot when sewing fine fabrics and stretch fabrics for the best sewing results. The zigzag foot can be use[…]

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  35 Opening the automatic plate converter The automatic plate conv er ter should be open if any pattern other than D1S, D2S or D3S is selected. The APC setting window will open if a stitch pattern other than D1S, D2S or D3S is selected while the automatic plate conv er ter is closed. z If the bobbin thread is pulled out through the hole in the plate[…]

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  36 V ariety of straight stitches Straight stitch with left needle position Machine settings Pattern: D4 (Utility) Thread tension: A U TO Presser foot: Zigzag f oot A, Dual feed f oot AD Foot pressure: 7 Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics. Locking stitch Machine settings Pattern: D3 (Utility) Thread tension: A U TO Presser foot: Zigzag f oo[…]

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  37 T riple stretch stitch Machine settings Pattern: 5 (Utility) Thread tension: A U TO Presser foot: Zigzag f oot A Foot pressure: 7 This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas where both elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comf or t and durability . Use it to reinf orce areas such as crotch and ar mhole seams . Also use it when c[…]

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  38 2 (A) 3 1 1 2 (B) Sewing with the Dual Feed Device Machine settings P atter n: D1S Thread tension: A UT O Presser foot: Dual f eed f oot AD Foot pressure: 7 NOTE: Patterns number D1, D2, D3, D4 and D1S, D2S, D3S can be sewn with the dual feed device. The dual f eed de vice is e xtremely eff ectiv e f or se wing with hard to f eed material such a[…]

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  39 Attaching the convertible free motion quilting foot Loosen the thumbscrew and remo v e the f oot holder . Attach the con v ertib le free motion quilting foot to th e presser bar and tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriv er . Adjust the height of the f oot by turning the round nut until bottom of the f oot barely touches top of the f a[…]

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  40 2.0 7.0 1.0 5.0 Zigzag Stitch Machine Setting P atter n: 9 or 1 0 (Util ity) Thread tension: A U TO Presser foot: Zigzag f oot A Foot pressure: 7 Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics. A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for applique. Adjusting the stitch width Press the “[…]

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  41 Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine settings Pattern: 9 or 10 (Utility) Thread tension: A U TO Presser foot: Overcasting foot C Foot pressure: 7 Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew . 1 Edge of f abric 2 Guide CAUTION: When you use the o vercasting f oot C , you m ust set the zigzag width at 4.[…]

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  42 Knit stitch Machine settings Pattern: 13 (Utility) Thread tension: A U TO Presser foot: Zigzag f oot A Foot pressure: 7 This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance. After sewing,[…]

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  43 Zipper Sewing Machine settings Pattern: D1 (Utility) Thread tension: A U TO Presser foot: Zipper foot E Foot pressure: 7 Attaching the zipper foot E Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder . 1G roove 2 Pin (A) :T o sew the left side of the zipper , attach zipper f oot with the pin on the right-hand side. (B) :T o sew the ri[…]

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  44 Sewing z F old bac k the left seam allow ance. T ur n the r ight seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8“) margin. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place. Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting. 1 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8”) margin 2 Zipper teeth 3 Fold 4 End of the zipper opening x Attach […]

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  45 v Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Baste the opened f abric and zipper tape together . 1 Basting 2 Zipper tape b Re-attach the zipper foot E with the left pin. Backstitch across the end of the opening 0.7-1 cm (3/8“) and turn the fabric 90 degrees. 3 0.7-1 cm (3/8“) n Stitch through the garment […]

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  46 Rolled Hem Machine settings Pattern: D1 (Utility) Thread tension: A U TO Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D Foot pressure: 7 Sewing Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 — 3/8”) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8”) in width. 1 6 cm (2 — 3/8”) 2 0.3 cm (1/8”) Place the f abric aligning the edge of the hem with the guide on the f oot. Lower the f[…]

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  47 Blind Hemming Machine settings Pattern: 16 or 17 (Utility) Thread tension: A U TO Presser foot: Blind hemming foot G Foot pressure: 7 Select pattern 16 for woven fabrics or pattern 17 for elastic fabrics. Folding the fabric Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown. 1 Heavy f abr ic 2 Fine to medium fabric 3 0.4 -0.7 cm (3/16”-1/4”) 4 Overcasti[…]

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  48 Changing the needle drop position Press the stitch width adjusting ke y . The LCD screen shows the distance between the left needle position and the guide in millimeters. Press the “–“ sign to move the needle to the right. Press the “+” sign to move the needle to the left. 1 Left needle drop position 2 Right needle drop position 3 Guid[…]

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  49 1 Shell T uck Machine settings Pattern: 18 (Utility) Thread tension: 6-8 Presser f oot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 7 Use a light weight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge. Y ou may need to increase the needle thread tension[…]

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  50 Buttonholes V ariety of buttonholes 23 Square (Sensor) buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot. 24 Square (Memory) buttonhole This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor buttonhole, but you can manually set and m[…]

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  51 Square (Sensor) buttonholes Machine settings Pattern: 23 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: A U TO Presser f oot: Automatic b uttonhole f oot R Foot pressure: 7 Sensor buttonhole Patterns number 23 and 25 to 33 are sensor buttonholes. The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R. The butt[…]

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  52 c Pull the buttonhole le v er down as f ar as it will go . 1 Buttonhole lever NOTE: If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole le v er , the LCD screen will show a warning and the machine will stop after a f ew stitches . Pull the b uttonhole le v er down and star t se wing. v Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot. Press th[…]

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  53 b Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The machine will sew the left row first. n Then it goes to the end point with straight stitches. The machine will sew the back bartack and the right row . m Finally , the machine will se w the front bar tack and stop automatically . To sew another b uttonhole, press the thread cutter button and raise th[…]

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  54 Corded buttonhole Machine settings Pattern 23 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: A U TO Presser f oot: Automatic b uttonhole f oot R Foot pressure: 7 With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot 1 Spur Bring the ends of the cord toward y ou under the b uttonhole f oot clear ing the fr[…]

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  55 1 2 Adjusting the buttonhole width The buttonhole width can be adjusted by pressing the stitch width adjusting ke y . Press the “+“ sign on the stitch width adjusting key to increase the buttonhole width. Press the “–“ sign on the stitch width adjusting key to decrease the buttonhole width. 1 Stitch width adjusting key 2 Narrower butto[…]

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  56 Memory buttonhole Machine settings Pattern: 24 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: A U TO Presser f oot: Automatic b uttonhole f oot R Foot pressure: 7 When selecting the memor y b uttonhole, the LCD screen will advise you to pull the b utton holder open. z Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all the way out. Place the fabric and lower the fo[…]

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  57 Round end and fine fabric buttonholes Machine settings P atter n: 25 or 26 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: A U TO Presser f oot: Automatic b uttonhole f oot R Foot pressure: 7 The sewing procedure is the same as the square (sensor) buttonhole (ref er to pages 51-53). The machine will sew a b uttonhole in the order shown. NOTE: The buttonhole width […]

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  58 Stretch b uttonholes Machine settings P atter n: 30 or 32 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: A U TO Presser f oot: Automatic b uttonhole f oot R Foot pressure: 7 The sewing procedure is the same as the square (sen- sor) buttonhole (ref er to pages 51-53). The machine will sew a b uttonhole in the order shown. NOTE: The b uttonhole width can be adjuste[…]

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  59 Button Sewing Machine settings Pattern: 34 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: A U TO Presser f oot: Button sewing f oot T Foot pressure: 7 F eed dog: Low ered (ref er to page 22.) W ARNING: Tu rn the po wer s witch off before changing the presser foot. Attaching the button sewing foot T Insert the rear pin on the foot into the rear groove of the f oot[…]

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  60 Darning Machine settings Pattern: 35 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: A U TO Presser f oot: Automatic b uttonhole f oot R Foot pressure: 7 When selecting the dar ning stitch, the LCD screen will advise you to pull the b utton holder open. Pull the button holder to the rear . Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot. Press the up/down needle po[…]

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  61 Sewing a shorter darning To sew a darning shor ter than 2 cm (3/4”), first stop the machine after sewing the required length, then press the reverse button. The required length has been determined. Star t the machine again and continue se wing until the machine stops automatically . 1 Required length 2R ev erse button Sewing the same size darn[…]

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  62 Ta c king Machine settings Pattern: 36 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: A U TO Presser f oot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 7 Ta c king is used to reinforce poc kets, crotch seams and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. Sewing Lower the needle at the starting point. Lower the foot and sew until the machine stops automatically . The ma[…]

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  63 Eyelet Machine settings P atter n: 38-40 (Buttonhole) Thread tension: A U TO Presser f oot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 7 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. Sewing Sew until the machine stops automatically . Open the eyelet with an eyelet puncher or pointed scissors. Adjusting the shape of an eyelet Correct the shape of the eyelet as […]

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  64 90 60 45 120 PA TCHWORK AND QUIL TING Patchwork Piecing Machine settings Pattern: 93 (Quilt) Thread tension: Auto Presser foot: 1/4” seam foot O Foot pressure: 7 Place the patchwork pieces r ight sides together . Sew while guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1/4” seam allowance. 1 Guide 2 Right sides […]

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  65 Quilting Machine settings Pattern: D1 (Utility) Thread tension: A U TO Presser f oot: Zigzag foot A or dual f eed foot AD Foot pressure: 7 Attaching the quilting bar Inser t the quilting guide bar into the opening and slide the quilting guide bar to the position according to the desired space between seams . 1 Opening on the f oot holder 2 Quilt[…]

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  66 Free Motion Quilting Machine settings Pattern: D1S Thread tension: A U TO Presser foot: Convertible free motion quilting foot QB-H Foot pressure: 7 Feed dog: Lowered (See page 22) Attaching the convertible free motion quilting foot Attach the conv er tible free motion quilting f oot and make sure that the needle enters the center of the hole in […]

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  67 Applique Machine settings P atter n: 41-50 (Applique) Thread tension: A UT O Presser f oot: Satin stitch foot F or open toe satin stitch f oot F2 F oot pressure: 4 Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use a fusible web to secure the applique in place. Guide the applique f abric, so that the needle f alls off the edge of the a[…]

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  68 Fagoting Machine settings Pattern: 66, 67, 75 (Heirloom) Thread tension: A UT O Presser f oot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 5 Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest. Fold under each fabric edge 1.5 cm (5/8˝) and press. Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 0.3 cm (1/8˝) […]

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  69 Cording (3-strand cor ding) Machine settings P atter n: 132 (Satin) Thread tension: A UT O Presser f oot: Cording f oot H F oot pressure: 7 Inser t 3 strands of cording under the spring of the f oot and dra w them under the f oot to the rear . 1 Spring Hold the three strands parallel f or ev en sewing and be sure to sew o v er the strands Stitch[…]

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  70 Satin Stitches Machine settings Pattern: 131-150 (Satin) Thread tension: A U TO Presser f oot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 7 The stitches in this group can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same. Example: Pattern number 134 Select pattern number 134. Press the elongation key to select th[…]

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  71 Sewing a Single Unit of a P attern To sew only a single unit of a stitch pattern, press the locking stitch key after memorizing the desired pattern. z Select the desired pattern. x Press the memor y ke y . c Press the locking stitch k ey . NOTE: No further patterns can be memorized after pressing the locking stitch k ey . v Star t sewing. The ma[…]

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  72 T win Needle Sewing CAUTION: Tu rn off the machine bef ore changing the needle and threading the machine. When sewing with the twin needle , press the twin needle key . NOTES: Use the zigzag f oot A or satin stitch f oot F . Use #60 or finer threads. T est the stitches bef ore you begin to se w . Threading the machine for twin needle Raise the n[…]

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  73 Machine Setting Pattern: See below Thread tension: A U TO Presser f oot: Zigzag foot A or satin stitch f oot F Foot pressure: 7 Selecting the patterns Select the desired pattern suitable for twin needle sewing. Press the twin needle key . The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm. Th[…]

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  74 PROGRAMMING A PA TTERN COMBINA TION Pattern Combination Example: Prog ramming patterns 134 and 138. NO TE: P atter ns in the diff erent groups, letters and n umbers can also be programmed. z Select patter n 134 (Satin). x Press the memor y ke y . c Select pattern 138 (Satin). v Press the memory key or confirm button. b Combination of patterns 13[…]

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  75 Pattern Combination with a Mirror Image Example: Pattern 137 (Satin) and its mirror image z Select pattern 137 (Satin). x Press the memor y ke y . c Select pattern 137 (Satin) again. v Press the mirror image ke y to tur n o v er the pattern. b Press the memor y ke y . n The machine will sew the pattern combination repeatedly . NOTE: If you press[…]

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  76 Programming A utomatic Thread Cutting To cut the threads automatically after sewing the pattern combination, press the automatic thread cutter key after programming the pattern combination. The cutter sign will be indicated on the LCD screen and the LED signal on the thread cutter button will turn on. 1 Cutter sign 2 LED signal The machine will […]

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  77 Sewing the Pattern Combination from the Beginning If you ha ve to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern combination and wish to sew it o v er again, press the memor y k ey to se w the patter n combination from the beginning. 1 Programmed pattern combination 2 Sewing stopped. 3 Press the memor y k e y . 4 Sewing starts from the beginning of the […]

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  78 Bridge Stitches Stitch patterns number 151 to 158 are bridge stitches, which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern. Example: Combination of pattern 77 (Heirloom) and pattern 155 (Bridge) z Select pattern 77 (Heirloom). x Press the memor y ke y . c Select pattern 155 (Bridge). v Press the memor y ke y . b Tw o counts of the […]

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  79 Programming French Knots Example: Combination of French knot and bridge stitches z Select pattern 159 (Decorative). x Press the memor y ke y . c Select pattern 152 (Bridge). v Press the memor y ke y . b Tw o counts of straight stitch with center needle position will be added to the F rench knot. 1F rench knot 2 Bridge stitch z x c v b 1 2[…]

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  80 MONOGRAMMING Selecting a Letter Style Press the monogram k ey to select the letter style. The monogram selection window will open. The f ollowing 3 styles are a v ailable . 1 Block 2 Script 3 Broadway Selecting a Character Tu rn the jog dial clockwise or countercloc kwise to select the desired character and press the confirm button. The LCD scre[…]

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  81 Programming a Monogram Example: To prog ram “ R&B ” z Press the monogram ke y . x Select letter “ R ” (Block style). c Press the memor y ke y . v Select letter “ & ” (Block style). b Press the memor y ke y . n Select letter “ B ” (Block style). m Press the memor y ke y . , Press the auto thread cutter key . . The machine […]

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  82 EDITING A P A TTERN COMBINA TION Viewing a Long Combination The LCD screen only shows 5 patterns or 9 characters at a time. If the entire combination is not displa yed, press the edit key to view the rest of the combination. Press the right arrow on the edit key to shift the cursor to the right. Press the left arrow on the edit key to shift the […]

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  83 Inserting a Pattern Example: Inser ting a space. Press the edit ke y to shift the cursor under the pattern immediately after where you wish to insert a space. Select a space . Press the memor y k e y and a space will be inser ted bef ore pattern 133. Duplicating a P attern Press the edit ke y to shift the cursor under the patter n to be duplicat[…]

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  84 Uniform Stitc h Adjustment The stitch width and length of the programmed patterns can be unif ormly adjusted. Example 1: Adjusting the stitch width of the programmed pattern 175 and its mirror image Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern. Press the stitch width adjusting ke y to adjust the stitch width. NO TE: Stitch length[…]

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  85 Programming Satin Stitches and Stretch Stitches The stitch width of satin stitch and stretch stitch combinations can be unif or mly adjusted. Press the stitch width adjustment ke y . The stitch width will be applied to all programmed patterns. NOTE: How e v er unif orm adjustment of the stitch length is not av ailable . Adjust the stitch lengths[…]

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  86 Overwriting a Stored Combination z Program a pattern combination. Press the memory recall key to select the desired address. x If a pattern combination has been already stored, the LCD screen will show the image of the stored pattern combination. c Press the memory key or memory key icon on the LCD screen. The stored combination will be replaced[…]

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  87 Recalling a Stored Combination Press the memor y recall k ey to select the memory ad- dress where the desired patter n combination is stored. Press the confirm button or confirm button icon on the LCD screen to recall the stored combination. 1 Confirm button icon Deleting a Stored Combination Press the memor y recall k ey to select the memory ad[…]

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  88 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary depending upon sewing conditions , such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc. Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use. If stretch stitch patterns or the stretch buttonhole is distorted, cor[…]

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  89 Cleaning the Hook Race, Feed Dog and Thread Cutter Mechanism W ARNING: Tu rn the po wer s witch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. CA UTION: Make sure to open the automatic needle con ver ter bef ore removing the needle plate . NO TE: Do not dismantle the machine in any w a y other than what is explained on this page. z Remove the needl[…]

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  90 Prob lems and W arning Signals If a buzz er sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance belo w . The machine will stop if the buttonhole is se wn without low ering the buttonhole le ver . The f oot control is disconnected while sewing. The machine is star ted without low ering the presser f oot. The machine will stop if t[…]

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  91 The machine is star ted after halting due to ov erload. The feed dog is lowered while the machine is running. The presser foot is raised while the machine is running. The bobbin winder spindle is shifted to the left while winding a bobbin. Audible Signal The Buzzer sounds when: pip Normal operation The machine does not work properly due to a pro[…]

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  92 Cause 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly . 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing. 6. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing. 7. The f abric is moved to[…]

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