Sewing Various Fabrics
- Sew trial stitches on fabric that is the same as that used in your project, referring to Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations. While checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tension as well as the stitch length and width according to the number of fabric layers and stitch that is sewn.
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics
CAUTION- Do not forcefully push fabrics through the machine. This may cause the needle to break and cause injury.
- Thicker fabrics require a larger needle. (Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations)
If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot
If the fabric cannot be smoothly placed under the presser foot there are two options.
Option 1: The presser foot height can be changed in the settings screen. (Sewing Settings)
Option 2: The presser foot can be raised higher manually so that the fabric can be placed under the presser foot.
- You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has been raised using
(Presser foot lifter button).
If the Fabric Does Not Feed
When sewing thick fabric such as denim or quilting layers, the fabric may not feed at the start of sewing if the presser foot is not level. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) of zigzag foot “J” so that the presser foot remains level while sewing, allowing the fabric to be fed smoothly.
If the presser foot misalignment is too large, place thick paper or fabric (with the same thickness as the fabric being sewn) under the heel of the presser foot to be able to start sewing smoothly.
- Sewing direction
- Misalignment
- Fabric being sewn
- Fabric or thick paper
Raise the presser foot.
While keeping the black button on the left side of zigzag foot “J” pressed in, press
(Presser foot lifter button) to lower the presser foot.
Release the black button.
- The presser foot remains level, enabling the fabric to be fed. Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position.
- When [Automatic Fabric Sensor System] (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) in the settings screen is set to on, the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by the internal sensor, so the fabric can be fed smoothly for best sewing results. (Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure))
- The presser foot remains level, enabling the fabric to be fed. Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position.
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics
Place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier. Gently tear off the paper or the stabilizer after sewing.
- Thin paper
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
First, baste together the pieces of fabric, and then sew without stretching the fabric. If the stitching is misaligned, place non-woven water soluble stabilizer under the fabric and sew them together.
In addition, a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch.
- For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot.
- Basting stitching
Sewing Leathers or Vinyl Fabrics
When sewing fabrics that may stick to the presser foot, such as leather or vinyl fabrics, replace the presser foot with the compact digital dual feed foot. (Using the Compact Digital Dual Feed Foot)
If the leather or vinyl fabric sticks to the flat bed attachment, sew with copy paper or tracing paper placed on top of the flat bed attachment so the fabric moves smoothly.
If the paper is positioned so that it does not cover the needle plate, the paper will not be sewn together with the fabric.
- Copy paper or tracing paper
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener Tape
CAUTION- If non-adhesive hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn with a fine needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may break and cause injury.
- Adhesive backed hook-and-loop fastener tape is not designed for sewing. When glue adheres to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction.
- Before starting to sew, baste the fabric and hook-and-loop fastener tape together.
Make sure that the needle passes through the hook-and-loop fastener tape by rotating the handwheel and lowering the needle into the hook-and-loop fastener tape before sewing. Sew the edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape at a slow speed.
If the needle does not pass through the hook-and-loop fastener tape, replace the needle size with the needle for thick fabrics. (Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations)
- Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape