JANOME Skyline S5 Instruction Booklet

Instruction Book

8Foot ControlPressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.The harder you press the foot control, the faster the machine runs.NOTE:The machine ru

9!5 Direct pattern selection keys (refer to page 23)Youcanselectthestitchpatterns01,04,11,and23in mode 1 directly.When the needle p

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. q Thread tension dialBalancing Thread Ten

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

14Attaching the foot holderAttach the foot holder to the presser bar from the rear.Tighten the thumbscrew securely with the screwdriver.Removing and A

15Replacing the Needle PlateUse the straight stitch needle plate when sewing ne fabrics or sewing with straight stitches. CAUTION:Always make sure

16Changing Needles CAUTION:Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the power switch off before changing the needle.

17Extra spool pinUse the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine while working on a sewing project.Insert the e

18ziexwrtuyoc Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. r Bobbin t Bobbin winder spindlev Pass the thread to the bobbin. Hold the

19zxcvInserting the bobbinz Press the lockout key. Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise as shown on the

20xqThreading the MachineRaise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.Turn the power switch on.Press the needle up/down button to raise the

21z qBuilt-in Needle ThreaderNOTE:•Theneedlethreadercanbeusedwitha#11to#16needle. Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.•Theneedlethread

22qzxcvDrawing up the Bobbin ThreadAfter using auto thread cutting or threading the bobbin holder, you can start sewing without drawing up the bobbin

23Direct pattern selectionYoucanselectthestitchpatterns01,04,11and23directly by pressing the corresponding direct pattern selectio

24Buzzer sound settingThe buzzer sound can be turned on or off. The default buzzer sound setting is “ON”.Enter the machine setting mode.To turn off th

25Needle stop position settingThe machine always stops with the needle in the down position except when sewing buttonholes, specialty stitches such as

26m “t5” will be shown on the LCD screen. Press u on the touch panel.Key position calibrationIf the function keys seem out of alignment, calibrate the

27Starting to sewRaise the presser foot and position the fabric edge next to a seam guide on the needle plate. Lower the needle at the point where you

1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:This sew

28Needle 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

29Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle bar to the right.Press the “ ” sign on the stitch width adjust

30Lock-a-Matic StitchMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 02, 02Sw Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Even feed fo

31Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics.Straight Stitch with Left Needle PositionMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 04, 04Sw Thread tensio

32Sewing with Even Feed Foot (Walking foot)Machine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 01-13w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Even feed footr F

33Fabric 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

34x Attach the zipper foot E. 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

35v Close the zipper and spread the fabric open at with the right side facing up. Attach the Zigzag foot A. Adjust the stitch length to 5.0, s

36Rolled HemMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 01 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Rolled hem foot Dr Foot pressure: 5Sewingz Fo

37GatheringMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 01w Thread tension: 1e Presser foot: Zigzag foot Ar Foot pressure: 5qewrPintuckingMachine s

2TABLE OF CONTENTSESSENTIAL PARTSNames of Parts ... 3Standard Accessories ...

38Zigzag 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

39Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot stitch)Machine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 13w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or

40Knit StitchMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 15 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Overcast foot Mr Foot pressure: 4qewrwqThis sti

41Select pattern 19 for woven fabrics or pattern 20 for elastic fabrics.Folding the fabricFold the fabric to make a hem as shown. q Heavy fabric w

42Press the “ ” sign to move the needle to the right.Press the “ ” sign to move the needle to the left. q Left needle drop position w

43Use 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

44The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R.The button holder of the foot takes a b

45v Lower the presser foot and pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. u Buttonhole leverNOTE:Make sure there is no gap between th

46n The buttonhole is sewn automatically in the sequence shown. When the buttonhole is nished, the machine will stop automatically with the needle in

47Adjusting the buttonhole stitch densityThe buttonhole stitch density can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjusting key.Press the “

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48Using the Stabilizer PlateThe stabilizer plate holds and supports the fabric so it is helpful when sewing buttonholes over the hem of thick fabrics.

49qewrRound End and Fine Fabric ButtonholesMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 24, 25 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonh

50qewrCorded ButtonholeMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 29w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot Rr Foot pressur

51A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or patch of fabric to the buttonhole.Welted buttonholes are particularly suitable for tailored garm

52m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back and forth beside the original seam to secure aps of the patch. r Wrong side of garment

53Button SewingMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 33 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Button sewing foot Tr Foot pressure: 5t Feed

54qewrDarningMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 34 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot Rr Foot pressure: 5z

55To adjust the evenness of darning stitchesYoucancorrectunevennessofdarningstitchesbypressing the “ ” or “ ” key of the stitch

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

57Adjusting the shape of an eyeletCorrect the shape of the eyelet as follows:If the eyelet gap opens, press “ ” on the stitch length adjusting

4Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)Rolled hem foot DZipper foot ESatin stitch foot FBlind hemming foot GOvercast foot M1/4 seam foot ODarning foot PD

58qewr–Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use a fusible web to secure the applique in place.Guide the applique fabric, so that t

59qewrFringingMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 37 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Fr Foot pressure: 4Fringing

60Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width.Sew rows of straigh

61FagotingMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 54 w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Fr Foot pressure: 5* Stitch pat

62NOTE:Use 1/4 seam foot O for the stitch pattern 06, 07, 06S and 07S in mode 1.Use Zigzag foot or Even feed foot for stitch pattern 05 and 05S.Patch

63Attaching the quilting guide barThe quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching.Insert the quilting guide ba

64NOTE:A message appears when starting the machine with the feed dog lowered.Start sewing again to proceed sewing.Free Motion QuiltingMachine settings

65Satin StitchesMachine settingsq Pattern: MODE 1: 68–79w Thread tension: AUTOe Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Fr Foot pressure: 5qewrP

66Twin 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

67•Stitchpatternscannotbememorizedinthetwinneedle mode.•Usethethreadcutteronthefacecoverwhentrimming threads.•Usenethreads#60

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

68b Start sewing. Combination of patterns 73 and 75 will be sewn continuously.NOTE:If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of sewing, the mach

69Programming Auto-lock StitchExample: Programming patterns 70 (mode 1) and auto-lock stitch. The machine will sew the pattern, auto-lock stitch, and

70 Programming Automatic Thread CuttingTo cut the threads automatically after sewing the pattern combination, press automatic thread cutting

71Pattern Combination with a Mirror ImageExample: Pattern 73 (mode 1) and its mirror imagez Select pattern 73 (mode 1).x Press the memory key.c Select

72Resuming a 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

73Bridge StitchesStitch patterns number 37 to 41 (mode 2) are bridge stitches, which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern.Examp

74Use the stitch pattern 92 (blank space) in mode 1 or 2 if you wish to insert a space between stitch patterns. w Blank spacew

75MonogrammingSelecting a characterIn mode 3, 4, 5 and 6, you can program text by entering the number and alphabets.Mode 3: Alphabets/number/symbolMo

76Reducing the size of lettersTo reduce the height of character to approximately 2/3 of its original size, select the character with the cursor key an

77Editing a Pattern CombinationViewing a long combinationThe LCD screen only shows one pattern at a time.If the entire combination is not displayed, p

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 e

78Deleting and Inserting a PatternExample: Deleting pattern “B” and inserting “W” from “ABC”.c Enter “W”. Pattern “W” will be inserted between “A”

79Press the stitch width adjusting key to adjust the stitch width.NOTE:Stitch length can be uniformly adjusted if the programmed patterns in the same

80Individual Stitch AdjustmentThe stitch width and length can be individually adjusted for each pattern in a programmed combination.Example: Changing

81Correcting Distorted Stitch PatternsThe sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary depending upon sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type

82Cleaning the Hook AreaClean the hook area at least once a month.Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine.Remove the needle plate (refer to p

83Cleaning 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 thre

84Warning Sign Cause Try this1. The start/stop button is pressed with the foot control connected.2. The foot control is out of order. (The foot c

85(E1-E7)Warning Sign Cause Try this　The selected stitch patter cannot be ipped. Select the other stitch pattern for a mirror image.The machine does

86TroubleshootingCondition Cause ReferenceThe needle thread breaks1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.2. The needle thread tension is too

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

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