JANOME Horizon Memory Craft 12000 Instruction Booklet

7Controlling Sewing SpeedSpeed control sliderYou can limit the maximum sewing speed in both theordinary sewing mode and embroidery mode with thespeed

97Extending the carriage armPress down the carriage arm release lever to extend thecarriage arm.q Carriage arm release leverw Carriage armSwing out th

98Detaching the embroidery unitNOTE:Be sure to remove the embroidery unit when carrying orstoring the machine.Remove the hoop from the carriage and re

99Attaching the Embroidery FootUse the embroidery foot P for embroidery.Turn the power switch on.Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/downbutton

100Attaching the Straight Stitch Needle PlateUse the straight stitch needle plate for embroidery.Turn the power switch on.Raise the needle by pressing

101Special Bobbin Holder for EmbroideryReplace the standard bobbin holder with the specialbobbin holder for embroidery when using bobbin threadsother

102Embroidery HoopsThere are 4 embroidery hoops included in thestandard accessories.qqqqq Embroidery hoop SQ14An oval embroidery hoop with a 14 cm (5.

103StabilizersTo create the best quality embroidery, it is important touse stabilizers.How to use:Attach the stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabri

104Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery HoopPrepare a fabric and attach a stabilizer to the wrong sideof the fabric.The fabric and stabilizer should be

105Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to theMachineTurn the power switch on and open the carriage arm.Press the mode switch key and a warning message willa

106Selecting Built-in Embroidery DesignsPress the built-in design key and the first page of thedesign list of favorite designs will open.q Built-in de

8qqqqq Start/stop buttonPress this button to start or stop the machine. This buttoncan be used either in the ordinary sewing mode orembroidery mode.In

107MonogrammingPress the monogram key and the monogram window forGothic font will open.Press the font selection key to open the font selectionwindow.q

108Function keysqqqqq Font selection keyPress this key to open the font selection window.wwwww Lettering orientation keyPress this key to select the h

109Monogram placementYou can select one of 3 monogram placements : leftjustify, center justify and right justify.qqqqq Left JustifyPress the k

1102- Letter monogramExample: 2-Letter in an octagonPress the font key.Select 2-letter.Select the octagon.Enter “A” and “B”.Press the OK key and a war

111Editing a monogramDeleting a character: Deleting “R” from “MART”Press the cursor key to move the cursor under “R” .Press the delete key and letter

112Ready to Sew WindowThe ready to sew window shows embroidery functionkeys and information on the selected pattern.Stitch back/forward keysPress the

113Pattern tracingYou can check the size of the embroidery area by tracingthe pattern outline without stitching or with bastingstitches.Press the trac

114Pattern informationThe LCD screen displays the following details:q Hoop sizew Presser foot typee Tension settingr Vertical dimension of the designt

115Starting to sew embroiderySelect the desired pattern.Press the jog/stitch key to show the jog keys.q Jog/stitch keyAdjust the hoop position with th

116Fringed flower designsFavorite designs FA10-14 and FA10-15 are specialpatterns for creating fringed flower designs.The embroidery design easily tur

9qqqqq Set mode keyPress this key to enter the setting mode. You cancustomize the machine settings to your preference.The machine settings for common

117Lace designsYou can make a free standing lace by sewing the lacedesigns on a tulle or other sheer net.Attach a water soluble stabilizer to a tulle,

118Editing ModeIn the editing mode, you can edit and combine patterns tocreate original embroidery designs.Press the editing mode key and the editing

119Resizing a patternPress the resize key to open the resize option window.q Resize keyYou can change the embroidery pattern size from 80% to120% of t

120qCombining the patterns (creating a square frame)Select pattern Border Design SQ14-29.Move the design down and to the right.Press the duplicate key

121Grouping the patternsYou can group patterns together.Press the group key and the grouping option window willopen.q Group keyPress the group all key

122Zooming in the editing windowPress the zoom key to view the enlarged image in theediting window. Pressing the zoom key again to return tothe origin

123Color groupingWhen combining duplicated patterns, you can reduce thenumber of color sections with color grouping.For example, the combined design p

124Monogramming in an arcIn the editing mode, you can make a monogram in anupper or lower arc.Enter the characters and press the OK key.The entered ch

125Free arm embroideryThe free arm hoop FA10 is specially designed forembroidering tubular garments such as sleeves, pantlegs etc.Check the opening si

126Border designsBorder design patterns SQ14-1 to SQ14-21 can beaccurately connected to each other with the built-inmarking points.Example: Connecting

10Setting the Spool of ThreadOpen the top cover.Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on thespool pin.Attach the large spool holder, and pr

127m Set the fabric in the hoop and adjust the fabricposition to match the centerlines for the secondpattern and template.Attach the hoop to the carri

128CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGSEmbroidery mode settingsPress the embroidery setting mode key (refer to page 86).qqqqq Auto thread tensionThe auto thre

129iiiii Maximum embroidery speedThe maximum embroidery sewing speed can be set from400 to 1000 spm in 100 spm intervals by pressing the “+”or “–” key

130!2!2!2!2!2 Grid line on/offTurn this option on to show grid in the editing window orturn it off to hide the grid.!3!3!3!3!3 Grid sizeYou can change

131FILE MANAGEMENTSaving and Opening a FileSaving a fileYou can save original embroidery designs created inembroidery mode or programmed pattern combi

132Creating a new folderPress the new folder key and the keyboard window willopen.q New folder keyEnter a folder name and press the OK key.A new folde

133Direct PC-LinkYou can connect the MC 12000 to a PC with the USB cableincluded in the standard accessories.You need to install Horizon Link and the

134CARE AND MAINTENANCECleaning the Hook AreaRemove the needle plate (refer to page 20).Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine.Remove the ne

135Cleaning the Inside of the Thread GuideClean the inside of the thread guide plate under the topcover at least once a month.Remove the needle thread

136TroubleshootingProblemThe machine is noisy.The needle threadbreaks.The bobbin threadbreaks.The needle breaks.Visual Touch Screen isnot clear.Skippe

11Winding the bobbinz Pull the thread from the spool.Hold the thread with both hands and pass the threadinto the guide slot.q Guide slotx Draw the thr

137ProblemSlipping layersThe cloth is not feedingsmoothly.The machine does not run.Crunching sound occurswhen running the machine.Patterns are distort

138STITCH CHARTOrdinary SewingUtility (U)Buttonhole (B)Applique (A)Heirloom (H)Quilt (Q)

139STITCH CHARTOrdinary SewingSatin (S)Bridge (BR)Decorative (D)Long (L)Pictograph (P)Play (PL)

140STITCH CHARTOrdinary Sewing

141DESIGN CHARTEmbroideryFavorite Designs(SQ14)(SQ23)(GR)(FA10)Pattern images are not to scale.

142DESIGN CHARTEmbroideryLace DesignsBorder Designs(SQ14)(SQ23)(GR)(FA10)Pattern images are not to scale.(SQ14)(SQ23)

143DESIGN CHARTEmbroideryQuilting DesignsCross Stitch Alphabet DesignsFloral Alphabet Designs(SQ14)Pattern images are not to scale.(SQ14)(SQ23)(SQ14)

144DESIGN CHARTEmbroideryCY. GANAHA COLLECTIONSFlowersKitchenSweetsKidsSewingOthersInterior(SQ14)(SQ14)(SQ14)Pattern images are not to scale.(SQ14)(FA

145DESIGN CHARTEmbroideryRedworkCY. GANAHA COLLECTIONS(SQ14)(GR)(FA10)Pattern images are not to scale.

146ScriptCheltenhamBauhausGalantGothicTypistDESIGN CHARTEmbroidery

12Inserting the bobbinz Press the lockout key. Place the bobbin in the bobbinholder with the thread running off counterclockwise.q Lockout keyx Guide

147Normal SewBrushFirst GradeJupiter2-letters / 3-lettersBorderHollowblockDESIGN CHARTEmbroidery

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13Threading the MachinePress the needle up/down button to raise the take-up leverto the highest position.Press the lockout key to lockout the machine.

14Needle threaderNOTE:The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16needle.Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.Make sure the machine is locked out.

15Drawing Up the Bobbin ThreadPress the lockout key to unlock the machine. The presserfoot will go up.z Hold the needle thread with your finger and pr

16Replacing Needles CAUTION:Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout themachine or turn the power switch off before replacing theneedle.R

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory ormental capabiliti

17Replacing the Presser Foot CAUTION:Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout themachine or turn the power switch off before replacing th

18Replacing the Foot HolderReplace the foot holder, if you use the dual feed feet,darning foot or embroidery foot. CAUTION:Press the lockout key

19Attaching the darning foot PD-HAttach the darning foot PD-H to the presser bar by puttingthe pin on the needle clamp screw.q Pinw Needle clamp screw

20Replacing the Needle PlateUse the straight stitch needle plate when sewing with thedual feed foot and also when embroidering. CAUTION:Press the

21Raising and Lowering the Presser FootThe presser foot automatically goes down when youbegin sewing.However, you can raise and lower the presser foot

22Retractable Sewing LightIn addition to the twin LED lights, the machine isequipped with a retractable light.Slide the arm toward you by pulling the

23Mode SelectionWhen you turn the power switch on, the visual touchscreen will show the ordinary sewing mode after a fewseconds.The machine is set for

24ORDINARY SEWING MODEOrdinary Stitch PatternsIn the ordinary sewing mode, there are 6 catego-ries available.1. Utility stitches (U)2. Buttonhole and

25rrrrr MonogrammingYou can program lettering as well as acombination of characters and symbol pat-terns.ttttt Open fileYou can open the pattern combi

26Function Keys in Ordinary Sewing Modeqqqqq Adjust keyPress this key to open the manual setting window.You can adjust the settings of the stitch widt

TABLE OF CONTENTSGETTING READY TO SEWNames of Parts ... 1Standard Accessories ..

27!1!1!1!1!1 Letter size keyPress this key to select the letter size for monograms.!2!2!2!2!2 Letter case keyPress this key to select upper case or lo

28Utility StitchesStraight stitchesPatterns U1 to U5 are straight stitches for seaming. Pressthe pattern selection key for the desired stitch.Starting

29Securing seamsFor fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse buttonand sew several reverse stitches.The machine sews in reverse as long as you p

30Variety of straight stitchesU1 Straight stitch in center needle positionUse this stitch for seaming, rolled hemming etc.U2 Lock-a-matic stitchUse th

31Sewing with the dual feed devicePatterns U1 to U4 and Q1 to Q7 can be sewn with thedual feed device.The dual feed device is extremely effective when

32U8 BastingSee page 78 for sewing instructions.Zigzag stitchesU9, U10 Zigzag stitchesZigzag stitches are used for various sewing needsincluding overc

33Variety of overcasting stitchesU11, U12 Multiple zigzag stitch: Zigzag foot AThis stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics andother stretch

34Manual Stitch SettingsWhen you press the adjust key, the screenshows the manual setting window.q Adjust keyYou can alter the stitch width (or needle

35Adjusting thread tensionThis machine is equipped with automaticthread tension control, which optimizes thetension balance for the selected stitch pa

36Cloth guide CAUTION:Always leave sufficient space to the left of the machinewhen using the cloth guide.Do not use the cloth guide when the buttonho

1GETTING READY TO SEWNames of PartsTop coverSpool pinSpool holder (Large)Foot compartmentThread cutterBobbin winder spindleThread take-up leverVisual

37U21 Visible hemmingSelect pattern U21.Fold and press a single hem. Place the fabric with theright side up.Sew along the fold at the desired depth.Tr

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39Buttonholes and Specialty StitchesVariety of buttonholesB1 Sensor (Square) buttonholeThis square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight

40B1 Sensor (Square) buttonholez Pull open the button holder of the automaticbuttonhole foot R, and place the button in the buttonholder. Push it tigh

41b The buttonhole is sewn automatically in thesequence shown. When the buttonhole is finished,the machine will stop automatically with the needle int

42Manual settingsPress the adjust key and the manual setting window willopen.qqqqq Altering buttonhole opening widthPress the “+” key to make the butt

43Using the Stabilizer PlateUse the stabilizer plate when sewing knits, stretch fabricsor other unstable fabrics.z Insert the tab of the stabilizer pl

44B2 Automatic (square) buttonholePull the button holder all the way out.Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric.Place the fabric under the foot, a

45Step-3Start sewing again, and the machine sews the frontbartack and right side of the buttonhole.Stop the machine when you reach the ending point.Th

46Other buttonholesB3, B4 Round end and fine fabric buttonholesThe sewing procedure is the same as that of B1 square(sensor) buttonhole (refer to page

2Hand wheelDual feed balancing dialUSB portsPower switchPower inletFoot control jackCarrying handlePresser foot lifterDual feed driveEmbroidery unit s

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48B13 Welted buttonhole (Bound buttonhole)A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip orpatch of fabric to the buttonhole.Welted buttonholes are

49m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew backand forth beside the original seam to secure flaps ofthe patch.r Wrong side of garment fabrict

50Corded buttonholeTo sew a corded buttonhole, follow the sameprocedure as for B1 square (sensor) buttonhole.Select pattern B1.Place the button on the

51B15 Darningz Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull thebutton holder all the way out.x Start the machine and sew to the required length, th

52Fly stitches (B17 to B20)The fly stitch is a triangle tacking stitch for use on azipper fly bottom and on the side pockets of men's pants.Attac

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54Decorative StitchesThe patterns in this section are classified into 10 groups.These patterns are programmable and you can make apattern combination.

55Bridge stitches (BR): 1 pageBridge stitches are used for inserting straight stitchesafter a stitch pattern.The number beside the stitch image on the

56Q1-Q3 Patchwork piecingPatterns Q1 to Q3 are special stitches for seamingpatchwork pieces.Patterns Q2 and Q3 are for patchwork piecing with 1/4”and

3Standard AccessoriesZigzag foot A (set on the machine)Overedge foot MSatin stitch foot FBlind hemming foot GZipper foot EConcealed zipper foot ZAutom

57S1-S29 Decorative satin stitchesPatterns S1 to S29 are decorative satin stitches forwhich the pattern length can be elongated withoutchanging the st

58Created stitches (CS)Original stitch patterns created with Stitch Composer aresaved in this group.Insert the USB memory containing the original stit

59Twin Needle SewingSome of the utility stitches and decorative stitches can besewn with a twin needle.Replace the needle with the twin needle supplie

60Programming a Pattern CombinationThe patterns in the decorative stitch category andmonograms can be programmed to make a patterncombination.Press th

61Editing a pattern combinationDeleting the patternThe pattern before the cursor or shown in red is deletedby pressing the delete key.q Cursorw Delete

62Startover keyThis is a 2-way function key to start sewing a patterncombination over from the beginning.When you stop sewing a pattern combination, t

63MonogrammingYou can program letters and symbol designs formonogramming.Press the monogram key and the font selection windowwill open.q Monogram keyY

64qProgramming a monogramSimply enter the characters by pressing thecorresponding keys to program a monogram.Example 1: “Quilt” in Block fontSelect Bl

65Saving a Pattern CombinationThe pattern combination and monogram can be savedas a file in the machine’s internal memory or the USBmemory stick.The m

66Opening a Pattern CombinationYou can open the pattern combination and monogramsaved in the machine’s internal memory or the USBmemory stick.Press th

4Embroidery hoop SQ14 (with template)Embroidery hoop SQ23 (with template)Embroidery hoop GR (with template)Embroidery hoop FA10 (with template)Magneti

67Sewing ApplicationSewing application is a unique feature that provides youwith 12 useful sewing applications.Press the sewing application key and th

68SeamingThere are 4 types of stitches for seaming in this group.qqqqq WovenStraight stitches for seaming regular woven fabrics.wwwww Stretch/KnitNarr

69Overedgeqqqqq WovenOvercasting stitch for regular woven fabrics.wwwww Stretch/KnitKnit stitch for finishing raw edges of stretch or knitfabrics.eeee

70To sew:Attach the blind hem foot G.Fold the fabric to form a hem leaving a 0.5 cm (1/4”)allowance as shown.e 0.5 cm (1/4”)(A)Medium to heavy fabrics

71Shell tuckSelect “Shell Tuck”.The following 3 options are available.q SmallNarrow shell tuck stitchw MediumMedium width shell tuck stitche LargeRegu

72Rolled hemq Straight StitchRolled hemming with straight stitchw Zigzag StitchRolled hemming with narrow zigzag stitche 4 mm & 6 mmRolled hemming

73wqerwqetLock-a MaticBastingZipper sewingqqqqq Lapped zipper (Zipper 1)Lapped zipper application with the zipper foot Ewwwww Lapped zipper (Zipper 2)

74qweOpening sizerSew left sideAttach the zipper foot E.Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seamallowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm

75qwq1 cmBastingReplace the foot with the zigzag foot A.Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.q BastingSew right sideReplace the foot with

76Lock-a-MaticBastingwqertyiuConcealed zipper sewingPress the concealed zipper icon and the window willshow the step-by-step icon keys.Lock-a-MaticAt

5The extension table provides an extended sewing areaand can be removed for free arm sewing.To remove:Draw the table to the left.To attach:Slide the t

772 cm (3/4”)2 cm (3/4”)weqqr0.3 cmStitching tapeRaise the foot and close the zipper.Replace the foot with the zipper foot E.Turn and fold the bodice

78GatheringIn addition to the regular gathering stitch, this sectionoffers you a special stitch for easing sleeve tops.Easing a sleeve topSew a pair o

79Button sewingWhen attaching a button to thick fabric, you need to makea shank by using the button shank plate.The feed dog lowers automatically when

80TackingTacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and beltcarriers where extra strength is needed.There are 3 auto tacking sizes and manual tack

81AppliqueThere are 6 types of applique stitches available in thissection.The letter above the stitch image denotes the baseline ofthe needle drop pos

82PatchworkPatchwork piecingThere are 3 stitches for seaming patchwork pieces inthis section.The default stitch length is set at 1.8 mm, ideal forpatc

83QuiltingIn this section, 6 types of useful stitches for quilting areavailable.qqqqq Straight stitches (with dual feed)wwwww Clasp stitcheseeeee Free

84Free quiltingFor ordinary and bulky quilts, select the upper stitchesand use the darning foot PD-H (refer to page 19 for howto attach the darning fo

85Variable zigzagThis unique feature allows you to control zigzag widthwith the knee lifter while you are guiding the fabric withyour hands.Select “Ce

86CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGSPress the set mode key to enter the machine settingmode.You can select various options and customize themachine settings

6Connecting the Power SupplyFirst make sure the power switch is off.Insert the machine plug into the power inlet.Insert the power supply plug into the

87Common Setting Modeqqqqq Screen ContrastYou can adjust the contrast of the LCD screen bypressing the “+” or “–” key.wwwww Sound VolumeThe buzzer sou

88uuuuu Touch Screen CalibrationYou can calibrate the key positions of the touch screen ifyou feel the touch screen key is not responding properly.Pre

89ooooo Page TurningYou can select the normal page turning or animated pageturning by pressing the relevant icon key.!0!0!0!0!0 Formatting the memoryI

90Ordinary Sewing Setting Modeqqqqq Auto thread tensionYou can adjust the auto thread tension level by pressingthe “+” or “–” key.wwwww Low bobbin thr

91uuuuu Foot Height for PivotingWhen the foot up option is turned on, the presser foot willautomatically go up when the machine stops.The height of th

92!1!1!1!1!1 Cloth GuideCalibration of the default positionThe default position of the cloth guide is 15 mm (5/8”)from the center needle drop position

93!2!2!2!2!2 Favorite Stitch AdjustmentIf you wish to save the changes to manual stitch settings,turn on this option by pressing the ON/OFF key.NOTE:T

94Correcting Deformed Stitch PatternsThe sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may varydepending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewingspe

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96EMBROIDERY MODEEmbroidery UnitNOTE:Be sure to provide sufficient space around the machine toallow the hoop to move freely.Do not place anything insi