Table Des Matières - Janome 8048 Manuel D'instructions

SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS ............................... 2
Name of Parts .......................................................... 2
Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing ........................ 4
• To detach .............................................................. 4
• To attach ............................................................... 4
• Free arm sewing ................................................... 4
Standad Accessories ................................................... 6
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW ................... 8
Connecting the Power Supply ...................................... 8
Controlling Sewing Speed ............................................ 8
Polarized Plug ......................................................... 8
Function Keys and Buttons .................................. 10-12
Dropping the Feed Dog .............................................. 14
Changing the Presser Foot ........................................ 14
• To release ........................................................... 14
• To snap on .......................................................... 14
Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder .................. 14
• To detach ............................................................ 14
• To attach ............................................................. 14
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ..................... 16
Balancing Thread Tension ......................................... 16
Auto tension ........................................................... 16
Correct tension ...................................................... 16
Manual tension adjustment .................................... 16
Needle thread tension is too tight .......................... 16
Needle thread tension is too loose ........................ 16
Changing the Needles ................................................ 18
Selecting Thread and Needles ................................... 18
Winding the Bobbin .................................................... 20
Removing the bobbin ............................................. 20
Setting the spool of thread ..................................... 20
• For an ordinary spool .......................................... 20
• For a narrow or small spool ................................. 20
Additional spool pin .................................................... 20
Winding the bobbin .................................................... 20
Inserting the bobbin .................................................... 22
Threading the Machine .............................................. 24
Threading the machine .......................................... 24
Automatic Needle Threader ....................................... 26
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ........................................ 26
SECTION 3. UTILITY STITCHES .............................. 28
Straight Stitch ............................................................. 28
Starting to sew ....................................................... 28
Changing Sewing Direction ................................... 28
Fastening the seam ............................................... 28
Adjusting the Stitch Length ........................................ 30
Changing the needle drop position ............................ 30
Using the seam guide lines ........................................ 32
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Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ......................... 32
Using Walking Foot (Even foot) ................................... 34
Quilting bar for the walking foot .................................... 34
Variety of Straight Stitching .......................................... 36
Basic Zigzag Stitch ....................................................... 38
Adjusting the Stitch Width ........................................ 38
Adjusting the Stitch Length ...................................... 38
Overcasting (Zigzag stitch) .......................................... 40
Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch) .............................. 40
Overedge stitch ............................................................ 40
Automatic Buttonhole ................................................... 42
Square buttonhole .................................................. 42-46
Adjusting the buttonhole width and density .................. 48
Double layer buttonhole ............................................... 48
Round end/Keyhole buttonhole .................................... 50
Adjusting the buttonhole width ..................................... 50
Corded Buttonholes ..................................................... 52
Sewing on Buttons ....................................................... 54
Zipper Application .................................................. 56-58
• To attach the zipper foot ....................................... 56
• Fabric preparation ................................................. 56
• To sew ............................................................. 56-58
Blind Hem Stitch ........................................................... 60
SECTION 4. SEWING APPLICATION AND DECORATIVE
STITCHES ................................................................... 62
Knit Stitch ..................................................................... 62
Decorative Satin Stitches ............................................. 62
Appliqué ....................................................................... 62
Quilting ......................................................................... 64
Pin Tucking .................................................................. 64
Pattern Combination .................................................... 66
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance .................................. 68
SECTION 5. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE ................... 68
Replacing the Light Bulb .............................................. 68
• To remove: ............................................................ 68
• To replace: ............................................................ 68
Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog ............................ 70
PROBLEMS AND WARNING SIGNALS ...................... 72
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 75
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