Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Sewist 500 Janome
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INSTR UCTION BOOK Sewist 500.
IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic saf ety precautions should alwa ys be follo wed, including the f ollowings: Read all instructions before using this appliance . D ANGER — T o reduce the risk of electr ic shock: 1.
1 SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Names of Parts .............................................................. 2 Standard Accessories .................................................... 3 Accessory storage ..............................................
2 q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @9 #0 #1 #2 #3 Names of Parts q Bobbin winder stopper w Bobbin winder spindle e Hole for additional spool pin r Spool holde.
3 q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 Standard Accessories q Overedge foot C w Zipper foot E e Blind hemming foot G r Buttonhole foot B t Automatic buttonhole foot R y Needles u Bobbins i Screwdriver .
4 Extension Table To detach: Pull the extension table to the left. To attach: Insert the pin into the hole and push the extension table to snap it in place. q Pin w Hole Free-arm sewing Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.
5 Connecting the Power Supply z Turn the power switch off. x Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. c Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet.
6 Reverse Stitch Lever Push the reverse stitch lever down to sew in reverse. The machine will sew in reverse while the lever is pushed. Foot Pressure Dial Turn the foot pressure dial to adjust the foot pressure. The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing.
7 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the foot about 1/4" (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place heavy fabric under the foot.
8 Changing Needles CAUTION: Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot. T urn off the power switch. z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.
9 Winding the Bobbin Setting the spool Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated. A : Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread. q Large spool holder B : For a small spool, use the small spool holder.
10 Winding the bobbin z Pull out the handwheel to disengage the clutch. q Handwheel x Draw the thread from the spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. w Bobbin winder thread guide c Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.
11 Inserting the bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off as illustrated. q Thread x Guide the thread into the front notch on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.
12 Threading the Machine To set the needle thread: Raise the thread take-up lever to the highest position by turning the handwheel. Raise the presser foot. z Draw the thread from the spool and pass it under the thread guide. Then draw it down along the right channel.
13 Needle threader z Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot. Push down the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind. q Threader knob x Draw the thread from the left around the guide and under the hook.
14 Drawing up the Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. q Needle thread x Turn the handwheel slowly toward you one complete turn. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread as illustrated.
15 Selecting the Stitch Pattern Raise the needle to its highest position. Pattern selector dial Turn the pattern selector dial to set the symbol of the desired stitch pattern at the setting mark.
16 Adjusting stretch stitch balance If the stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, correct them by turning the stitch length dial. If the patterns are drawn out, correct them by setting the dial to the “–” side. If the patterns are compressed, correct them by setting the dial to the “+” side.
17 Balancing Needle Thread Tension The thread tension should be adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. To adjust the thread tension, turn the tension dial. q Tension dial Balanced tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated.
18 SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing Machine setting: q Stitch pattern: A w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 r Thread tension: 2 – 6 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the foot.
19 Seam guides on the needle plate The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam allowance. The numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the seam guide. q Seam guides Turning a square corner The cornering guide helps you maintain a 5/8” (1.
20 SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES Basic Zigzag Machine setting q Stitch pattern: C w Stitch width: 1 – 5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 3 r Thread tension: 2 – 5 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons etc.
21 Knit Stitch Machine setting q Stitch pattern: G w Stitch width: 5 e Stitch length: S.S. r Thread tension: 3 – 7 t Presser foot: Overedge foot C This stitch is ideal for finishing edges of stretch fabrics. It seams and finishes the fabric edges simultaneously.
22 Straight Stretch Stitch Machine setting q Stitch pattern: A w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: S.S. r Thread tension: 2 – 5 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A The pattern is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward, forming a seam that does not rip easily.
23 Button Sewing Machine setting q Stitch pattern: C w Stitch width: Adjust as necessary e Stitch length: Any r Thread tension: 3 – 7 t Presser foot: Buttonhole foot B y Feed dog: Lowered Unthread the needle. Adjust the stitch width to match it with the span of the holes in the button.
24 Automatic Buttonhole Machine setting q Stitch pattern: BH w Stitch width: 4 – 5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension: 1 – 5 t Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R NOTES: The size of buttonhole is automatically determined by placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot.
25 c Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. r Buttonhole lever v Raise the foot and pass the needle thread through the opening in the foot. Draw both needle and bobbin threads to the left. Insert the fabric under the foot and lower the needle into the fabric at the starting point.
26 m When buttonhole sewing is finished, push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go. Adjusting the buttonhole stitch density Turn the stitch length dial within the range of “ ” to adjust the buttonhole stitch density.
27 Corded Buttonhole Machine setting q Stitch pattern: BH w Stitch width: 4 – 5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension: 1 – 5 t Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R z With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the foot.
28 Manual Buttonhole Machine setting q Stitch pattern: BH w Stitch width: 4 – 5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension: 1 – 5 t Presser foot: Buttonhole foot B If the diameter of the button is more than 1" (2.5 cm), a buttonhole must be made manually as follows: z Replace the foot with the buttonhole foot B.
29 b Restart the machine to sew the back bartack and right row, and then stop the machine at the starting point. n When buttonhole sewing is finished, push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.
30 Zipper Application Machine setting q Stitch pattern: A w Stitch width: 5 e Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 r Thread tension: 3 – 6 t Presser foot: Zipper foot E Attaching the zipper foot A : To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot with the right side pin.
31 To sew z Attach zipper foot with the right side pin. Fold back the upper layer seam allowance. Fold back the lower layer seam allowance to leave a 1/8" (0.
32 b Raise and release the foot, and re-attach it with the left side pin. Starting just below zipper bottom stop, sew across fabric to about 3/8" (1 cm) distance from the basting line. Turn fabric 90 degrees and sew a seam the entire length of the zipper tape.
33 Blind Hemming Machine setting q Stitch pattern: E or F w Stitch width: 2 – 3 e Stitch length: 2 – 3 r Thread tension: 1 – 4 t Presser foot: Blind hemming foot G z On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first. Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for fine or medium fabrics.
34 Decorative Satin Stitches Machine setting q Stitch pattern: I – L w Stitch width: 3 – 5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension: 1 – 4 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Buttonhole foot B Determine the appropriate stitch density by test sewing.
35 Smocking Machine setting q Stitch pattern: D w Stitch width: 3 – 5 e Stitch length: S.S. r Thread tension: 1 – 4 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Step 1: Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the project width.
36 Quilting Machine setting q Stitch pattern: A w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 r Thread tension: 3 – 6 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A y Quilting guide The quilting guide will help keep the seam spacing constant. Insert the quilting guide into the opening and set the quilting guide at the desired seam spacing.
37 Pin Tucking Machine setting q Stitch pattern: A w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: 1.5 – 3 r Thread tension: 2 – 6 t Presser foot: Blind hemming foot G Fold a fabric wrong side together and Lower the needle into the fabric 0.1 – 0.2 cm inside the folded edge.
38 Fagoting Machine setting q Stitch pattern: H w Stitch width: 3 – 5 e Stitch length: 1 – 3 r Thread tension: 1 – 4 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance, and add design interest.
39 Appliqué Machine setting q Stitch pattern: C w Stitch width: 3 – 5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension: 1 – 4 t Presser foot: Buttonhole foot B y Foot pressure: “2” Baste appliqué pieces on the fabric, or fuse the appliqué pieces with an iron-on fabric joiner.
40 SECTION 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained in this section. Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and mild soap.
41 Replacing the Bobbin Holder z Insert the bobbin holder into the hook race. x Make sure the knob of the bobbin holder fits next to the stopper on the race. q Knob w Stopper c Replace the bobbin. Attach the needle plate, inserting the two guide pins into the holes in the needle plate.
42 Condition Cause Reference The needle breaks. Skipped stitches Seam puckering The cloth is not fed smoothly . The needle thread breaks. The bobbin thread breaks. 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly . 2. The needle thread tension is too tight.
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