Table Des Matières - Janome 49018 Manuel D'instructions

SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
Cabinets and Sewing Machine Carrying Case .................. 2
Names of Parts ................................................................. 2
Available Accessories and Attachments ............................ 4
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .............................. 6
• To use the foot control ..................................................... 6
• To use the start/stop button ............................................. 6
Before Using Your Sewing Machine .................................. 6
For Your Safety ................................................................. 8
Polarized plug ................................................................... 8
Controlling Sewing Speed ................................................. 8
Machine Operating Buttons ....................................... 10~12
Speed Control Lever ....................................................... 12
Presser Foot Lifter ........................................................... 14
Thread Cutter .................................................................. 14
Extension Table ............................................................... 14
• To detach the table ........................................................ 14
• To attach the table ......................................................... 14
Free-arm sewing ............................................................. 14
Changing the Needle ...................................................... 16
Changing the Presser Foot ............................................. 16
• To attach ....................................................................... 16
• To remove ..................................................................... 16
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder .......................... 16
• To remove ..................................................................... 16
• To attach ....................................................................... 16
Presser Foot Types ......................................................... 18
• Zigzag foot (Foot A) ...................................................... 18
• Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R) ............................... 18
• Zipper foot (Foot E) ....................................................... 18
• Satin stitch foot (Foot F) ............................................... 18
Selecting Needle and Fabric ........................................... 20
Bobbin Winding .......................................................... 24-28
• Setting the spool ........................................................... 24
• Additional spool pin ....................................................... 24
• Removing the bobbin .................................................... 24
• Winding the bobbin ....................................................... 26
• Inserting the bobbin ...................................................... 28
Threading the Machine ................................................... 30
• Threading the machine ................................................. 30
• Needle threader ............................................................ 30
• Drawing up the bobbin thread ....................................... 32
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight Stitch ....... 34
• Correct tension ............................................................. 34
• Tension is too tight ........................................................ 34
• Tension is too loose ...................................................... 34
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch .... 36
• Correct tension ............................................................. 36
• Tension is too tight ........................................................ 36
• Tension is too loose ...................................................... 36
LCD Display .................................................................... 38
Stitch Patterns ................................................................. 38
SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING
Straight Stitch .................................................................. 40
• Starting to sew .............................................................. 40
• Finishing sewing ........................................................... 40
Use the Seam Guides ..................................................... 40
Turning a Square Corner ................................................ 40
• To adjust the stitch length ............................................. 42
• To adjust the needle drop position ................................ 42
Automatic Reverse Stitch ................................................ 44
Auto-lock Stitch ............................................................... 44
Stretch Stitch ................................................................... 44
Zipper Sewing ........................................................... 46-48
• To snap on the zipper foot ............................................. 46
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Fabric preparation ......................................................... 46
• To sew ..................................................................... 46~48
SECTION IV. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING
Zigzag Stitch ............................................................. 50~52
• To adjust the stitch width ............................................... 50
• To adjust the stitch length ............................................. 50
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs ..................................... 52
Button Sewing ................................................................. 52
Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch ........................................ 52
SECTION V. UTILITY AND DECORATIVE STITCHES
Blind Hem Stitch .............................................................. 54
• To sew ........................................................................... 54
Shell Stitch ...................................................................... 54
Patchwork Piecing ........................................................... 56
Applique .......................................................................... 58
• To adjust the stitch width ............................................... 58
Decorative Satin Stitches ................................................ 58
SECTION VI. BUTTONHOLE
Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses ................. 60
Square Buttonhole .................................................... 62~64
• To sew ..................................................................... 62~64
To Adjust Buttonhole Stitch ............................................. 66
• To adjust the stitch width ............................................... 66
• To adjust the stitch density ............................................ 66
Round-End Buttonhole .................................................... 66
Keyhole Buttonhole ......................................................... 66
Corded Buttonhole .......................................................... 68
SECTION VII. STRETCH STITCHES
Triple Stretch Stitch ......................................................... 70
Multiple-zigzag Stitch ...................................................... 70
• Seam finishing .............................................................. 70
• Mending ........................................................................ 70
Overedge Stitch .............................................................. 70
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ................................ 72
• Stretch stitch pattern ..................................................... 72
SECTION VIII. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ........................ 74
Replacing the Bobbin Holder .......................................... 76
Problems and Warning Signs .......................................... 78
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 81
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