User manual ELNA XQUISIT 2

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL 09. 04 ­ English Elna International Corp. SA Printed in JAPAN www. elna. com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: Your Elna Xquisit II computerized sewing/embroidery machine is designed and constructed for HOUSEHOLD use only. Read all instructions before using this machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electrical shock: 1. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. [. . . ] Machine will automatically bartack and sew up right side of buttonhole. Stop machine just before stitches reach length of left side of buttonhole. 7. Machine will sew identical buttonhole. Cutting Open A Buttonhole 9. Place a pin just inside bartack(s) to prevent accidentally cutting bartack(s). Cut buttonhole open with seam ripper. 70 Bound Buttonholes On-screen manual - see stitches 1/46, 1/48 Prepare bias cut squares. Mark buttonhole on right side of garment and wrong side of bias squares. Place bias cut squares on fabric with right sides together matching guidemarks. 1/46 Sew buttonhole using same procedure described on pages 67- 68, steps 1-10. 1/48 Sew buttonhole using same procedure described on pages 69-70, steps 1-8. 1 1. Cut down center of sewn rectangle, snipping into each corner. 2 2. Pass the bias square through slit and pull to wrong side of garment to form the lips of buttonhole. 3 3. From wrong side, press lips into center and fold bias fabric over lips forming a tuck at each end. Reinforce both ends by folding right sides together at buttonhole end and straight stitch in along the stitch line. Repeat above procedure through step 2 to form underside of buttonhole on facing of garment. Press flat. 71 Corded Buttonhole A corded buttonhole is a classic buttonhole with cording inserted. Use buttonhole foot "E", but do not lower the buttonhole lever. NOTE: Do not attach the underplate. B Hook the filler cord A on the spur B at the back of the buttonhole foot. Sew the buttonhole using the same procedure described on pages 69-70. A C Remove the fabric from the machine and cut only the sewing threads. Thread the end through a darning needle, draw it to the wrong side of the fabric and cut. 72 Sewing on Buttons On-screen manual ­ see stitch 1/49 Hand sewing buttons to a garment is very time consuming. HINT: Use washable glue or transparent tape to keep the buttons in place. 3. After you finish sewing, cut the thread leaving 10 ­ 15 cm (4 ­ 6") of thread at the button. NOTE: To create a thread shank, insert a pin into hole on front of foot before sewing. 73 Heirloom Pintucks On-screen manual ­ see stitch 2/01 A beautiful accent to any project. Pintucks should be added to your fabric before cutting out the pattern piece. 1. [. . . ] CAUTION: Turn off power/light switch and remove power supply plug from electrical outlet before performing any maintenance. Cleaning the Bobbin Area Loose threads and dust may cause puckered stitches, thread breakage or may interfere with the operation of the bobbin thread sensor. (You may also use a small vacuum cleaner. ) Be sure that the gear on the underside of the embroidery bobbin is cleaned. Replace bobbin, bobbin case cover, needle and presser foot. Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog Remove presser foot, needle and bobbin case cover. [. . . ]