JANOME Horizon Memory Craft 8900 QCP Anleitungsheft

Instruction Book

8Controlling Sewing SpeedSpeed control sliderYoucanlimitthemaximumsewingspeedwiththespeedcontrol slider according to your sewing needs.To in

98Storing and Recalling a Pattern combinationUp to 20 pattern combinations can be stored in the memory for future use even after turning the power off

99Recalling a stored combinationz Press the memory recall key. q Memory recall keyqx Press the memory recall key or turn the jog dial to select t

100Correcting Distorted Stitch PatternsThe sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary depending upon sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type

101CARE AND MAINTENANCEqqwterwCleaning the Hook AreaClean the hook area at least once a month.Remove the needle plate (refer to page 16).Turn the powe

102Cleaning the Inside of the Thread GuideClean the inside of the thread guide plate under the top cover at least once a month.z Remove the needle th

103Problems and Warning SignalsIf a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below.The machine will stop if the butt

104The machine is started after halting due to overload.The feed dog is lowered while the machine is running.The presser foot is raised while the mac

105Cause1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.2. The needle thread tension is too tight.3. The needle is bent or blunt.4. The needle is in

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9Function Keysq Stitch width adjusting key (refer to pages 34, 46, 58)Press this key to alter the stitch width or needle drop position.w Stitch leng

10Raising and Lowering the Presser FootThe presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. q Presser foot lifterYoucanraisethepresserfo

11Adjusting the Foot PressureThe foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressure dial located under the top cover.The dial has 7 setting position

12For general sewing, set the thread tension dial at AUTO, which covers a wide range of sewing conditions.Recommended tension setting for the selected

13Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION:Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before replacing

14Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder CAUTION:Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off befo

15tyuic Attach the dual feed foot holder to the presser bar. Tighten the setscrew lightly with your finger. t Dual feed link y Dual

16Replacing the Needle PlateUse the straight stitch needle plate when sewing fine fabrics or sewing with the dual feed foot. CAUTION:Always make sur

17Changing Needles CAUTION:Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before changing the needle.

18Setting the spool of threadLift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.Attach th

19c Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. Push the bobbin

20Inserting the Bobbinqwerz Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise.x Guide the thread into the front not

21czxvbnmxqThreading the MachineRaise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.Turn the power switch on.Press the needle up/down button to ra

22z qwBuilt-in Needle ThreaderNOTES:•Theneedlethreadercanbeusedwitha#11to#16needle. Threadsize50to90isrecommended.•Theneedlethre

23Drawing up the Bobbin Threadz Raise the presser foot lifter. Hold the needle thread with your finger. q Needle threadx Press the needle u

24The stitch patterns are classified into 11 groups and monogramming.To select the desired stitch pattern, refer to the reference chart inside the top

25v The pattern selection window will open. Turn the jog dial and press the confirm button, or press the stitch icon to select the desired stitch p

26Example: Stitch pattern D1 is selected.When you press the help key, the following will be displayed on the LCD screen as you turn the jog dial.z Th

27Customizing Machine SettingsYoucancustomizethemachinesettingstoyour preference.Press the set key and the LCD screen will show the machine set

1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili

28Sub window display timeA sub window will appear when selecting certain patterns such as buttonholes.The duration of the sub window display can be al

29Needle stop position settingThe machine always stops with the needle in the down position except when sewing buttonholes, specialty stitch-es, monog

30Deleting stored pattern combinationsAll the pattern combinations stored in the memory bank can be deleted at one time.Press and hold the clear key o

31Touch panel calibrationIf the touch panel keys seem out of alignment, calibrate the key position as follows.z Press the center of the stitch width

32TRADITIONAL SEWINGStraight StitchMachine settingsq Pattern: D1 or D1Sw Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Dua

33Needle plate guidesThe seam guides are marked on the needle plate, free arm and hook cover.The seam guides for 1/4˝, 3/8˝ and 5/8˝ are also marked o

34Adjusting the stitch lengthThe stitch length can be altered by pressing the stitch length adjusting key.The stitch length indication will change as

35Using the Cloth GuideRemove the extension table and attach the extra wide table.Attach the cloth guide to the free arm by pushing the cloth guide do

36Example:To change the preset value of the stitch length“2.40” to “3.00”.Select the stitch pattern you wish to change the preset value.The indication

37Sewing with the Dual Feed DevicePatterns number D1, D2, D3, D4, D94, D95, D96, D97, D98, D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S can be sewn with the dual feed device

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38Lock-a-Matic StitchMachine settingsq Pattern: D2 or D2Sw Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD

39Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics.Straight Stitch with Left Needle PositionMachine settingsq Pattern: D4 or D4Sw Thread tension: A

40Fabric preparationAdd 1 cm (3/8“) to the zipper size. This is the overall opening size. q Right sides of the fabric w 1 cm (3/8“) e Opening si

41x Attach the zipper foot. Adjust the stitch width to 7.5–8.5. Lower the foot onto the topside at the end of the zipper opening so that the n

42v Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Attach the Zigzag foot A. Adjust the stitch length to 5.0,

43Rolled HemMachine settingsq Pattern: D1w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Rolled hem foot Dr Foot pressure: 5Sewingz Fold the edge of

44GatheringMachine settingsq Pattern: D1w Thread tension: 1e Presser foot: Zigzag foot Ar Foot pressure: 5qewrPintuckingMachine settingsq

45BastingMachine settingsq Pattern: 8w Thread tension: 1−3e Presser foot: Darning foot PD-Hr Foot pressure: 5t Feed dog: LoweredqwAttac

46Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics.A dense zigzag stitch can also be used fo

47Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch)Machine settingsq Pattern: 11w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Zigzag foot Ar Foot pressure:

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48Knit StitchMachine settingsq Pattern: 13w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Overcast foot Mr Foot pressure: 4qewrwqThis stitch is re

49wqOverlocking StitchMachine settingsq Pattern: 15w Thread tension: 6–8e Presser foot: Overcast foot Mr Foot pressure: 5qewrThis stitch

50Select pattern 16 for woven fabrics or pattern 17 for elastic fabrics.Folding the fabricFold the fabric to make a hem as shown. q Heavy fabric w

51Changing the needle drop positionPress the stitch width adjusting key.The LCD screen shows the distance between the left needle position and the gui

52Use a light weight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold.Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to c

53ButtonholesVariety of buttonholes23 Square (Sensor) buttonholeThis square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics.The buttonhole

54qewrSquare (Sensor) buttonholesMachine settingsq Pattern: 23w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot Rr Foot pressur

55v Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric and place it under the buttonhole foot. Lower the needle at the starting point by turning the hand whee

56n The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the sequence shown. When the buttonhole is finished, the machine will stop automatically with the needle i

57Using the Stabilizer PlateThe stabilizer plate holds and supports the fabric so it is helpful when sewing buttonholes over the hem of thick fabrics.

4Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)Rolled hem foot DZipper foot ESatin stitch foot FOpen-toe satin stitch foot F2Blind hemming foot GOvercast foot M1/

58Adjusting the buttonhole stitch densityThe buttonhole stitch density can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjusting key.Press the “ ”

59qewrMemory buttonholesMachine settingsq Pattern: 24w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R or Satin stitc

60v Start sewing again, and the machine sews back with a straight stitch. Stop the machine when you reach the starting point. Then press the rev

61qewrRound end and fine fabric buttonholesMachine settingsq Pattern: 25 or 26w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot

62qewrStretch buttonholeMachine settingsq Pattern: 30 or 32 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot Rr Foot pressure

63qewrCorded buttonholeMachine settingsq Pattern: 30 or 31w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot Rr Foot pressure:

64A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or patch of fabric to the buttonhole.Welted buttonholes are particularly suitable for tailored garm

65m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back and forth beside the original seam to secure flaps of the patch. r Wrong side of garment

66Button SewingMachine settingsq Pattern: 34w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Button sewing foot Tr Foot pressure: 5t Feed dog:

67qewrDarningMachine settingsq Pattern: 35w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot Rr Foot pressure: 5z Attach

5Extension TableThe extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free-arm sewing. q Extension table w Free-armTo detach:D

68To adjust the evenness of darning stitchesYoucancorrectunevennessofdarningstitchesbypressing the “ ” or “ ” key of the stitch leng

69→ →→Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotch seams and belt carriers where extra strength is needed.SewingLower the needle at the starting point

70qewrFly StitchesMachine settingsq Pattern: 37w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Fr Foot pressure: 5The fly stitch

71Adjusting the shape of an eyeletCorrect the shape of the eyelet as follows:If the eyelet gap opens, press “ ” on the stitch length adjusting ke

72qewrAppliqueMachine settingsq Pattern: 41–56w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F or Open-toe satin stitch

73qewrFringingMachine settingsq Pattern: 41w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Fr Foot pressure: 4Fringing adds a s

74Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width.Sew rows of straigh

75qewrFagotingMachine settingsq Pattern: 68w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Fr Foot pressure: 5* Stitch patterns

76PatchworkMachine settingsq Pattern: 108w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Fr Foot pressure: 5* Stitch patterns

77Attaching the quilting guide barThe quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching.Insert the quilting guide ba

6Connecting the Power Supplyz First make sure the power switch q is off.x Insert the machine plug w of the power supply cord into the machine socket

78StipplingMachine settingsq Pattern: 103w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F or Open-toe satin stitch foot

79Changing the footThis foot is comes with the closed-toe foot attached, however, it is convertible to the open-toe foot and clear view foot.To change

80Satin StitchesMachine settingsq Pattern: 144 – 163w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Fr Foot pressure: 5qewr−Th

81Twin Needle SewingThe utility stitches and decorative stitches shown on the left can be sewn with a twin needle.Replace the needle with the twin nee

82Press the twin needle key and select the desired pattern.Patterns not suitable for twin needle sewing cannot be selected. Buttonholes and specialty

83b Start sewing. Combination of patterns 147 and 151 will be sewn continuously.NOTE:If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of sewing, the m

84Programming Auto-lock StitchExample: Programming patterns 147 and auto-lock stitch.The machine will sew the pattern, auto-lock stitch, and stop auto

85Programming Automatic Thread CuttingTo cut the threads automatically after sewing the pattern combination, press the auto thread cutter key after pr

86Mirror ImageExample: Pattern 247 and its mirror imagez Select pattern 247.x Press the mirror image key to turn over the pattern horizontally. The ve

87Pattern Combination with a Mirror ImageExample: Pattern 150 and its mirror imagez Select pattern 150.x Press the memory key.c Select pattern 150 aga

7Machine Operating Buttonsq Start/stop buttonPress this button to start or stop the machine.The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitche

88Sewing the Pattern from the BeginningIf you have to stop sewing in the middle of a pattern and wish to sew it over again, press the startover key to

89Bridge StitchesStitch patterns number 164 to 171 are bridge stitches, which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern.Example: Com

90Use a blank space if you wish to insert a space between stitch patterns. w Blank spacewwChecking Pattern Combination LengthYoucancheckthetota

91MonogrammingSelecting a letter stylePress the monogram key. q Monogram keyThe monogram selection window will open.Press the monogram key to select

92Programming a monogramExample: To program “R&B”z Press the monogram key.x Select letter “R”.c Press the memory key.v Press the monogram key.b Pr

93Reducing the size of lettersTo reduce the height of character to approximately 2/3 of its original size, select the character with the edit key and

94Editing a Pattern CombinationViewing a long combinationThe LCD screen only shows up to 5 patterns or 9 charac-ters at a time.If the entire combinati

95Deleting and inserting the patternsExample: Deleting pattern “B” and inserting “W” from “ABC”.c Enter “W”. Pattern “W” will be inserted between

96Uniform Stitch AdjustmentThe stitch width and length of the programmed patterns can be uniformly adjusted.Example 1: Adjusting the stitch width of t

97Individual Stitch AdjustmentThe stitch width and length can be individually adjusted for each pattern in a programmed combination.Example: Changing