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							STITCH SETTING CHART
369
Honeycomb 
stitchHeirloom, decorative hems
5.0
(3/64) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Honeycomb 
stitch Heirloom, decorative hems
6.0
(15/64) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 3.5
(1/8) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
6.0
(15/64) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
6.0
(15/64) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 3.0
(1/8) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
6.0
(15/64) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 4.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
4.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.6 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.0
(1/16) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching Decorative hems and bridging 
stitch6.0
(15/64) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.0
(1/16) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching Decorative hems. Fagoting, 
attaching ribbon5.0
(3/16) 1.
 5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 3.0
(1/8) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Hemstitching Decorative hems, smocking
6.0
(15/64) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems, smocking
5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems, smocking
5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems
5.0
(3/16) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Ladder stitch Decorative hems. Fagoting, 
attaching ribbon7.0
(1/4) 5.0 - 7.0
(3/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 2.5
(1/16 - 3/32) NO
Narrow rounded 
buttonhole Buttonhole on light to medium 
weight fabrics
5.0
(3/16) 3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Wide round 
ended 
buttonhole Buttonholes with extra space 
for larger buttons
5.5
(7/32) 3.5 - 5.5
(1/8 - 7/32) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Tapered round 
ended 
buttonhole Reinforced waist tapered 
buttonholes
5.0
(3/16) 3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 0.4
(1/
 64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Round ended 
buttonhole Buttonholes with vertical bar 
tack in heavyweight fabrics
5.0
(3/16) 3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
StitchStitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width 
[mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]
Tw in  
needle
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Round ended 
buttonholeButtonholes with bar tack
5.0
(3/16) 3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Round double 
ended 
buttonhole Buttonholes for fine, medium 
to heavyweight fabrics
5.0
(3/16) 3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Narrow squared 
buttonhole Buttonholes for light to medium 
weight fabrics
5.0
(3/16) 3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Wide squared 
buttonhole Buttonholes with extra space 
for larger decorative buttons
5.5
(7/32) 3.5 - 5.5
(1/8 - 7/32) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Squared 
buttonhole Heavy-duty buttonholes with 
vertical bar tacks
5.0
(3/16) 3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Stretch 
buttonhole Buttonholes for stretch or 
woven fabrics
6.0
(15/64) 3.0 - 6.0
(1/8 - 15/64) 1.0
(1/16) 0.5 - 2.0
(1/32 - 1/16) NO
Heirloom 
buttonhole Buttonholes for heirloom and 
stretch fabrics
6.0
(15/64) 3.0 - 6.0
(1/8 - 15/64) 1.5
(1/16) 1.0 - 3.0
(1/1 - 1/8) NO
Bound 
buttonhole The first step in making bound 
buttonholes
5.0
(3/16) 0.0 - 6.0
(0 - 15/64) 2.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1
 /64 - 3/16) NO
Keyhole 
buttonhole Buttonholes in heavyweight or 
thick fabrics for larger flat 
buttons7.0
(1/4) 3.0 - 7.0
(1/8 - 1/4) 0.5
(1/32) 0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Tapered keyhole 
buttonhole Buttonholes in medium to 
heavy weight fabrics for larger 
flat buttons7.0
(1/4) 3.0 - 7.0
(1/8 - 1/4) 0.5
(1/32) 0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Keyhole 
buttonhole Buttonholes with vertical bar 
tack for reinforcement in 
heavyweight or thick fabrics7.0
(1/4) 3.0 - 7.0
(1/8 - 1/4) 0.5
(1/32) 0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
4 steps 
buttonhole 1 Left side of 4 step buttonhole
5.0
(7/32) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
4 steps 
buttonhole 2 Bar tack of 4 step buttonhole
5.0
(7/32) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
4 steps 
buttonhole 3 Right side of 4 step buttonhole
5.0
(7/32) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
4 steps 
buttonhole 4 Bar tack of 4 step buttonhole
5.0
(7/32) 1.5 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4) 0.4
(1/64) 0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Darning Darning of medium weight 
fabric7.0
(1/4) 2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4) 2.0
(1/16) 0.4 - 2.5
(1
 /64 - 1/16) NO
Darning Darning of heavyweight fabric
7.0
(1/4) 2.5 - 7.0
(3/32 - 1/4) 2.0
(1/16) 0.4 - 2.5
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Bar tack Reinforcement at opening of 
pocket, etc.2.0
(1/16) 1.0 - 3.0
(1/16 - 1/8) 0.4
(1/64) 0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
StitchStitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width 
[mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]
Tw in  
needle
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Button sewingAttaching buttons
3.5
(1/8) 2.5 - 4.5
(3/32 - 3/16) —
—NO
Eyelet For making eyelets, holes on 
belts, etc.7.0
(1/4) 7.0 6.0 5.0
(1/4 15/64  3/16) 7.0
(1/4) 7.0 6.0 5.0
(1/4 15/64  3/16) NO
Star eyelet For making star-shaped 
eyelets on holes.
————NO
Diagonally left 
up (Straight) For attaching appliqué on 
tubular pieces of fabric and 
mitering corners
—
———NO
Reverse 
(Straight) For attaching appliqué on 
tubular pieces of fabric and 
mitering corners
—
———NO
Diagonally right 
up (Straight) For attaching appliqué on 
tubular pieces of fabric and 
mitering corners
—
———NO
Sideways to left 
(Straight) For attaching appliqué on 
tubular pieces of fabric
————NO
Sideways to 
right (Straight) For attaching appliqué on 
tubular pieces of fabric
————NO
Diagonally left 
down (Straight) For attaching appliqué on 
tubular pieces of fabric and 
mitering corners
—
———NO
Forward 
(Straight) For attaching appliqué on 
tubular pieces of fabric and 
mitering corners
—
———NO
Diagonally right 
down (Straight) For attaching appliqué on 
tubular pieces of fabric and 
mitering corners
—
———NO
Sideways to left 
(Zigzag) For attaching appliqué on 
tubular pieces of fabric
————N
 O
Sideways to 
right (Zigzag) For attaching appliqué on 
tubular pieces of fabric
————NO
Forward 
(Zigzag) For attaching appliqué on 
tubular pieces of fabric and 
mitering corners
—
———NO
Reverse 
(Zigzag) For attaching appliqué on 
tubular pieces of fabric and 
mitering corners
—
———NO
Piecing stitch 
(Middle) Piecework/patchwork
——2.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) NO
Piecing stitch 
(Right) Piecework/patchwork
6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) right 
seam allowance5.50
(7/32) 0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 2.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) NO
Piecing stitch 
(Left) Piecework/patchwork
6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) left 
seam allowance1.50
(1/16) 0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 2.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) NO
StitchStitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width 
[mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]
Tw in  
needle
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Hand-look 
quiltingQuilting stitch made to look like 
hand quilting stitch
3.500.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Basting stitch Basting
3.500.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 20
(3/4) 5 - 30
(3/16 - 1-3/ 16) NO
Stem stitch Reinforced stitching, sewing 
and decorative applications1.00
(1/16) 1.00 - 3.00
(1/16 - 1/8) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Quilting 
appliqué zigzag 
stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting and 
sewing on appliqué quilt 
pieces
3.50
(1/8) 0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 1.60.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16) NO
Zigzag stitch 
(Right) Start from right needle 
position, zigzag sew at left
3.50
(1/8) 2.50 - 5.00
(3/32 - 3/16) 1.60.3 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16) NO
Zigzag stitch 
(Left) Start from left needle position, 
zigzag sew at right
3.50
(1/8) 2.50 - 5.00
(3/32 - 3/16) 1.6
0.3 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16) NO
2 steps elastic 
zigzag Overcasting (medium weight 
and stretch fabrics), tape and 
elastic5.00
(3/16) 1.50 - 7.00
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
3 steps elastic 
zigzag Overcasting (medium, 
heavyweight and stretch 
fabrics), tape and elastic5.00
(3/16) 1.50 - 7.00
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Quilting 
a
 ppliqué stitch Quilting stitch for invisible 
appliqué or attaching binding
2.000.50 - 5.00
(1/64 - 3/16) 2.0
1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Shell tuck edge Shell tuck edge finish on 
fabrics4.00
(3/16) 0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
Blanket stitch Appliqués, decorative blanket 
stitch3.50
(1/8) 2.50 - 7.00
(3/32 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.6 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Quilting 
stippling Background quilting
7.00
(1/4) 1.00 - 7.00
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Overcasting 
stitch Stretch knit seam
5.00
(3/16) 0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 4.0
(3/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Tape attaching Attaching tape to seam in 
stretch fabric
5.500.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 1.40.2 - 4.0
(1/61 - 3/16) NO
Serpentine 
stitch Decorative stitching and 
attaching elastic
5.00
(3/16) 1.50 - 7.00
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.0
0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16) NO
Feather stitch Fagoting, decorative stitching
5.00
(3/16) 0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Fagoting cross 
stitch Fagoting, bridging and 
decorative stitching
5.00
(3/16) 2.50 - 7.00
(3/32 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.
 0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Couching stitch Decorative stitching, attaching 
cord and couching5.00
(3/16) 0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 1.2
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 1/16) NO
StitchStitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width 
[mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]
Tw in  
needle
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Patchwork 
double overlock 
stitchPatchwork stitches, decorative 
stitching
5.00
(3/16) 2.50 - 7.00
(3/32 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Smocking stitch Smocking, decorative stitching
5.00
(3/16) 0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Rick-rack stitch Decorative top stitching
4.00
(3/16) 0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Decorative 
stitch Decorative stitching and 
appliqué
6.00
(15/64) 1.00 - 7.00
(1/16 - 1/4) 1.0
(1/16) 0.2 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16) NO
Decorative 
stitch Decorative stitching
5.50
(3/16) 0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 1.6
(1/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Heirloom, decorative hems
5.00
(3/16) 1.50 - 7.00
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.0
(1/16) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Hemstitching Decorative hems and bridging 
stitch6.00
(15/64) 1.50 - 7.00
(1/16 - 1/4) 2.0
(1/16) 1.5 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Single diamond 
overcast Reinforcement and seaming 
stretch fabric
6.00
(15/64) 1.00 - 7.00
(1/16 - 1/4) 3.0
(1/8) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Overcasting 
stitch Reinforcement of stretch fabric 
or decorative stitching
4.00
(3/
 16) 0.00 - 7.00
(0 - 1/4) 4.0
(3/16) 1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
StitchStitch name
Presser foot
Applications
Stitch width 
[mm (inch)]Stitch length  [mm (inch)]
Tw in  
needle
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							INDEX
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INDEX
A
Accessoriesincluded accessories
 ................................................................. 16
options ...................................................................................... 20
Accessory case .............................................................................. 16
Accessory compartment
 ................................................................ 16
Adjustments screen
 ..................................................................................... 342
Air vent
 ......................................................................................... 13
Alarm sounds .............................................................................. 361
Aligning the position ................................................. 208, 211, 213
Alphabet characters character/decorative stitches
 ................................................... 158
embroidery ............................................................................. 194
embroidery edit
 ....................................................................... 266
Alternate bobbin case ................................................................. 218
Appliqué ..................................................................................... 125
embroidery patterns
 ................................................................ 221
quilting ................................................................................... 114
using a zigzag stitch ................................................................ 102
using an embroidery frame pattern
 .......................................... 258
Array key ........................................................................... 267, 273
Arrow keys ................................................................ 240, 296, 329
Automatic fabric sensor system
 ..................................................... 85
Automatic reinforcement stitch key ............................................... 81
Automatic thread cutting key ........................................................ 82
Automatic Threading button
 .................................................. 15, 57
B
Back to beginning key ................................................................. 168
Ball point needle 75/107
 ...................................................... 69, 236
Bar tacks ..................................................................................... 140
Basting .......................................................................................... 98
Blind hem stitches
 ....................................................................... 122
Block move key .......................................................................... 331
Bobbin
pulling up the bobbin thread
 ..................................................... 55
runs out of thread .................................................................... 229
setting ....................................................................................... 54
winding
 ..................................................................................... 48
Bobbin case alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw)
 ......................... 218
cleaning
 .................................................................................. 338
Bobbin clip ................................................................................... 17
Bobbin cover ......................................................................... 14, 54
Bobbin holder (switch)
 .................................................................. 50
Bobbin winder .............................................................................. 13
Bobbin work ............................................................................... 307
Border key
 ......................................................................... 285, 290
Built-in camera .......................................................6, 87, 148, 213
Button sewing
 ............................................................................. 142
4 hole buttons ......................................................................... 143
shank ...................................................................................... 143
Buttonhole lever
 ......................................................... 14, 134, 139
Buttonholes four-step
 .................................................................................. 136
odd-shaped/buttons that do not fit the button holder plate
 ...... 135
one-step .................................................................................. 132
C
Character spacing key ................................................................. 273
Character/Decorative Stitches adjustments
 ............................................................................. 162
combining
 ............................................................................... 170
editing ..................................................................................... 164
key functions ........................................................................... 164
retrieving
 ........................................................................ 180, 181 saving
 .................................................................... 177, 178, 179
selecting ................................................................................. 156
sewing .................................................................................... 161
stitch selection screens
 ........................................................... 157
Cleaning
LCD screen
 ............................................................................. 338
machine casing ...................................................................... 338
race ........................................................................................ 338
Color shuffling function
 .............................................................. 283
Combining Patterns character/decorative stitches
 ................................................... 170
embroidery edit
 ...................................................................... 295
Cord guide bobbin cover ............................................................ 103
Crazy quilt ................................................................................. 103
Custom Thread Table
 .........................................................278, 282
Cut/Tension key ......................................................................... 233
D
Darning ...................................................................................... 138
Dart seam ..................................................................................... 99
Density key ................................................................................ 244
E
Echo quilting .............................................................................. 119
Edge sewing
edge sewing using the built-in camera
 ................................6, 148
Editing character/decorative stitches
 ................................................... 164
embroidery
 ............................................................................. 240
embroidery edit ...................................................................... 268
MY CUSTOM STITCH ............................................................ 328
Elastic zigzag stitches
 ................................................................. 104
Elongation key ............................................................................ 166
Embroidery
adjusting the speed
 ................................................................. 237
automatic thread cutting function (END COLOR TRIM) .......... 235
edges or corners ..................................................................... 205
key functions
 .......................................................................... 199
restarting from the beginning .................................................. 231
resuming embroidery after turning off the power .................... 231
ribbons or tape
 ....................................................................... 205
selecting patterns .................................................................... 190
small fabrics ........................................................................... 205
thread color display
 ................................................................ 237
thread trimming function (JUMP STITCH TRIM) ...................... 236
Embroidery card ......................................................................... 197
Embroidery card reader
 .............................................................. 197
Embroidery edit changing the thread color
 ....................................................... 277
combined patterns
 ..........................................................295, 298
custom thread table ........................................................278, 282
explanation of functions
 ......................................................... 264
key functions .......................................................................... 269
repeated patterns .................................................................... 285
Embroidery foot “W2”
 ................................................................ 186
Embroidery frame display ........................................................... 238
Embroidery frames
attaching
 ................................................................................ 206
inserting fabric ........................................................................ 203
removing ................................................................................ 207
types
 ....................................................................................... 202
using the embroidery sheet ..................................................... 204
Embroidery needle plate cover ................................................... 219
Embroidery patterns aligning the position
 ............................................................... 211
checking the position ............................................................. 216
combining
 .............................................................................. 295
duplicating ............................................................................. 293 
						

							INDEX
375
editing .................................................................................... 268
linked characters .................................................................... 245
pattern selection screens
 ......................................................... 191
patterns which use appliqué ................................................... 221
retrieving ....................................................................... 254, 255
revising
 ................................................................................... 240
saving .................................................................... 251, 252, 253
selecting
 ........................................................................ 190, 265
sewing .................................................................................... 218
using a frame pattern to make an appliqué .................... 258, 259
Embroidery positioning sticker
 .................................................... 213
Embroidery sheet ........................................................................ 204
Embroidery unit ................................................................... 15, 188
carriage
 .................................................................................... 15
carrying case ............................................................................ 17
Enlarger key ................................................................................ 329
Error messages
 ............................................................................ 354
Eyelet ......................................................................................... 144
F
Fabrics fabric/thread/needle combinations ............................................ 69
sewing heavyweight fabrics ...................................................... 75
sewing lightweight fabrics
 ......................................................... 76
sewing stretch fabrics ....................................................... 77, 135
Fagoting ..................................................................................... 128
Feed dogs
 ............................................................................ 14, 116
Flat bed attachment ............................................................. 13, 188
Flat fell Seam .............................................................................. 100
Forward/Back key
 .............................................................. 230, 231
Free motion quilting free motion echo quilting foot “E”
 ........................................... 119
free motion open toe quilting foot “O”
 ................................... 118
free motion quilting foot “C” ................................................... 116
Free motion sewing mode .......................................................... 116
G
Gathering ..................................................................................... 99
Grid direction key ...................................................................... 329
H
Handle ......................................................................................... 13
Handwheel
 ................................................................................... 13
Heirloom .................................................................................... 130
Hemstitching
daisy stitch
 .............................................................................. 130
drawn work ............................................................................ 131
Home page screen ........................................................................ 28
I
Image key ........................................................... 92, 168, 217, 330
Insert key .................................................................................... 332
K
Key functions character/decorative stitches ................................................... 164
embroidery
 ............................................................................. 199
embroidery edit ...................................................................... 269
MY CUSTOM STITCH ............................................................ 328
utility stitches
 ............................................................................ 30
Knee lifter .............................................................................. 13, 83
L
LCD screen ............................................................................ 13, 28
cleaning .................................................................................. 338
light
 .......................................................................................... 36
locking ..................................................................................... 86
Lower threading
pulling up the bobbin thread
 .................................................... 55 setting the bobbin
 ..................................................................... 54
winding the bobbin ................................................................... 48
M
Machine operation mode key ..................................................... 343
Main power switch
 ................................................................ 13, 26
Mirror image key ........................................................ 91, 167, 243
Multi color key .................................................................. 245, 276
Multi-directional sewing
 ............................................................. 145
Multi-function foot controller ................................................. 13, 73
My Custom Design ......................................................................... 7
MY CUSTOM STITCH designing
 ................................................................................ 326
entering data ........................................................................... 328
key functions
 ........................................................................... 328
retrieving ................................................................................. 335
saving ..................................................................................... 334
storing in your list
 ................................................................... 334
N
Needle changing the needle
 .................................................................. 67
changing the needle position .................................................... 96
checking the needle location ............................................... 6, 87
fabric/thread/needle combinations
 ............................................ 69
mode ........................................................................................ 28
twin needle ............................................................................... 60
Needle bar thread guides
 ....................................................... 14, 61
Needle clamp screw ..................................................................... 14
Needle mode selection key ........................................................... 60
Needle plate
 ................................................................................. 14
Needle position ..................................................................... 86, 96
Needle Position button ................................................................. 15
O
Operation buttons .................................................................. 13, 15
Overcasting
 .............................................................. 102, 104, 105
P
Patchwork ................................................................................... 103
Pen tablet
 ............................................................................... 23, 34
Piecing ........................................................................................ 113
Pintuck ....................................................................................... 101
Pivoting
 ........................................................................................ 84
Point delete key .......................................................................... 330
Power cord ................................................................................... 27
Power cord receptacle
 .................................................................. 13
Presser foot attaching
 ................................................................................... 65
pressure
 .................................................................................... 85
removing ................................................................................... 65
types ....................................................................................... 365
Presser foot code
 .................................................................. 29, 198
Presser foot holder ................................................................. 14, 65
Presser foot holder screw .............................................................. 14
Presser foot lever
 .................................................................... 13, 75
Presser Foot Lifter button ............................................................... 15
Presser foot/Needle exchange key .................... 61, 65, 66, 67, 187
Pre-tension disk
 .............................................................. 13, 49, 52
Print and stitch ................................................................... 223, 306
Q
Quilting ...................................................................................... 110
free motion ............................................................................. 116
with satin stitches .................................................................... 115
R
Race ........................................................................................... 338
Repeated patterns
 ....................................................................... 285 
						

							INDEX
376
Retrievingcharacter/decorative stitch patterns ......................................... 180
computer
 ....................................................................... 182, 256
embroidery patterns ................................................................ 254
machine’s memory ......................................................... 180, 254
MY CUSTOM STITCH designs
 ................................................ 335
stitch settings ............................................................................. 93
USB media
 ..................................................................... 181, 255
utility stitches ............................................................................ 93
Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch button ............................... 15, 74, 81
Reverse/Reinforcement stitches
 .............................................. 74, 81
Rotate key .......................................................................... 242, 270
S
Satin stitches ...................................................................... 115, 167
Saving character/decorative stitches
 ................................................... 177
computer
 ....................................................................... 179, 253
embroidery patterns ................................................................ 251
machine’s memory ......................................................... 177, 251
MY CUSTOM STITCH designs
 ................................................ 334
stitch settings ............................................................................. 92
USB media ..................................................................... 178, 252
utility stitches
 ............................................................................ 92
Scallop stitches ........................................................................... 127
Screen saver .................................................................................. 40
Set key
 ........................................................................................ 329
Settings automatic reinforcement stitching
 ............................................. 81
automatic thread cutting
 .................................................. 82, 235
display language ....................................................................... 41
embroidery settings ................................................................... 37
general settings
 ......................................................................... 36
machine setting mode key ....................................... 35, 237, 278
sewing settings .......................................................................... 35
stitch length
 .............................................................................. 79
stitch width ............................................................................... 78
thread tension .................................................................. 79, 233
thread trimming
 ...................................................................... 236
Sewing key ................................................................................. 294
Sewing machine help key ............................................................. 44
Sewing speed controller (speed control slide)
 .................. 13, 15, 72
Sewing type selection key ............................................................. 46
Shelltuck stitches ........................................................................ 126
Side cutter
 ................................................................................... 107
Single/Repeat sewing key ............................................................ 167
Single/Triple stitching key ........................................................... 330
Size key
 ............................................................................. 241, 270
Size selection key ....................................................................... 166
Smocking stitches ....................................................................... 128
Soft cover case
 .............................................................................. 19
Speaker ......................................................................................... 36
Specifications .............................................................................. 362
Spool cap
 ...................................................................................... 13
Spool net ...................................................................................... 64
Spool pin ...................................................................................... 13
Spool stand
 ............................................................................ 52, 63
Stabilizer ..................................................................................... 200
Start/Stop button ........................................................................... 15
Starting point key
 ........................................................................ 241
Step stitch patterns ...................................................................... 174
Stitch recalculator ....................................................................... 270
Stitch setting chart
 ....................................................................... 365
Straight stitch foot ......................................................................... 97
Straight stitch needle plate ............................................................ 97
Straight stitches
 ............................................................................. 94
Supplemental spool pin .................................................. 13, 48, 61
T
Tape attaching ............................................................................ 104
Tape or elastic attaching ............................................................. 129
Test key
 ............................................................................. 330, 334
Thread fabric/thread/needle combinations
 ............................................ 69
thread tension ................................................................... 79, 233
Thread color display
 ................................................................... 237
Thread cutter ..........................................................................13, 73
Thread Cutter button .................................................................... 15
Thread density key
 ..................................................................... 167
Thread guide ............................................................ 13, 49, 51, 61
Thread guide plate
 .......................................................... 13, 51, 57
Thread marks ............................................................................. 290
Thread palette key ..................................................... 276, 277, 282
Top cover
 ..................................................................................... 13
Top stitching .............................................................................. 127
Touch pen ................................................................. 277, 329, 342
holder
 ....................................................................................... 13
Trial key ..................................................................................... 216
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 343
Twin needle
 ................................................................................. 60
U
Uninterrupted embroidering ....................................................... 248
Upgrading
 .................................................................................. 363
Upper threading twin needle mode
 ..................................................................... 60
using the “Automatic Threading” button
 ................................... 57
using the spool net ................................................................... 64
USB cable ......................................... 33, 179, 226, 253, 256, 364
USB media recalling
 .........................................................................181, 255
saving .............................................................................178, 252
usable
 .............................................................................176, 249
USB mouse ............................................................................33, 39
USB port connector
for computer
 ............................................................ 13, 179, 253
for media ................................................................. 13, 178, 252
Utility stitches
key functions
 ............................................................................ 30
pattern explanation key ............................................................ 47
retrieving .................................................................................. 93
saving
 ....................................................................................... 92
selecting ................................................................................... 90
sewing type selection key ......................................................... 46
stitch selection screens
 ............................................................. 90
stitch setting chart ................................................................... 365
V
Vertical stitch alignment foot “V” ............................................... 149
W
Walking foot ................................................................................ 66
Z
Zigzag stitches ............................................................................ 102
Zipper insertion centered
 ................................................................................. 146
side ........................................................................................ 147 
						

							XF6298-001English
          882-W07
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