EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
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No. Display Key Name Explanation Page
a Pattern display size Show the approximate size of the pattern selected.
: Nearly the same size as the sewn pattern
: 1/2 the size of the sewn pattern
: 1/4 the size of the sewn pattern
* The actual size of the sewn pattern may differ depending on the type of
fabric and thread that is used.
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b Pivot key Press this key to select the pivot setting. When the pivot setting is selected,
stopping the machine lowers the needle and slightly raises the presser foot
automatically. In addition, when sewing is restarted, the presser foot is
automatically lowered.
• If this key appears as , the pivot function cannot be used.
• Be sure the needle position on page 3 of Machine Settings is set to the down
position.
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c Free motion mode key Press this key to enter free motion sewing mode.
The feed dog is lowered and presser foot is raised to a height appropriate for
free motion quilting.
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d Automatic
reinforcement stitch
key
Press this key to turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching mode. 81
e Automatic thread
cutting key
Press this key to turn on the automatic thread cutting mode. 82
f Delete key When you make a mistake selecting a stitch pattern, use this key to delete the
mistake. When you make a mistake in combining stitch patterns, use this key
to delete stitch patterns.
158, 159
g Stitch width and stitch
length key
Shows the stitch width and stitch length of the selected stitch pattern. The
machine default settings are highlighted.
78-79
h Thread tension key Shows the thread tension setting for the selected stitch pattern. The machine
default settings are highlighted
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i Memory key Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations. 177-178
j Elongation key When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press this key to choose from 5
automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch
length settings.
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k Needle mode
selection key
(Single/Double)
Press this key to choose single needle sewing or twin needle sewing. 60
l Size selection key Use this key to select the size of the stitch pattern (large, small). 166
m Vertical mirror image
key
After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a vertical mirror image
of the stitch pattern.
166
n Horizontal mirror
image key
After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a horizontal mirror
image of the stitch pattern.
167
o Single/Repeat sewing
key
Press this key to choose single stitches or continuous stitches. 167
p Back to beginning key When sewing is stopped, press this key to return to the beginning of the
pattern.
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q Image key Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern. 168
r Home key Press this key to return to the home page screen. 28
s Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various
settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be
changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings.
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t Thread density key After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to change the thread density of
the pattern.
167
u Character spacing key Press this key to change the spacing of character patterns. 160