Innov-is XV8500D
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I sew edge of the fabric (Using the built-in camera).
Using the built-in camera, the width of the area from the edge of the fabric to the stitching line can be measured and set for edge sewing. This function can be used when the edge of the fabric is straight or a gentle curve.
(1) Straight
(2) Curved
– If the fabric has a complicated pattern, is sheer or is glossy, such as a vinyl material, the built-in camera may not be able to detect it correctly.
For best results, iron the fold when folding the edge of the fabric for edge sewing.
Edge sewing using the built-in camera cannot be used with patterns where appears in gray when the pattern is selected.
When edge sewing with the built-in camera, be sure to use the vertical stitch alignment foot “V”. In order to maintain a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric, the needle will slightly move to either side, even when sewing with a straight stitch. If a different presser foot is used, it may be hit by the needle, causing the needle to break or resulting in injuries.
Align the guides on the edge sewing sheet with the sides of the needle plate cover, and then adjust the position of the edge sewing sheet so that its cutout aligns with the edges of the opening for the feed dogs.
Position the edge sewing sheet so that there is no gap between it and the edges of the opening for the feed dogs.
(2) Feed dogs
(3) Between the feed dogs and the edge sewing shee
Regardless of the setting selected in the machine settings screen, the brightness of the light changes to “5”.
When pinning the fabric, insert the pins as shown below. If the head of the pin extends off the edge of the fabric, the fabric may not be correctly detected.
(1) Basting pin
Press to change the colors of the fabric edge indicator line and starting point according to the color of the fabric.
Each press of this key changes the color of the fabric edge indicator line to red (with a blue starting point), blue (with a black starting point) or black (with a red starting point).
(1) Key for changing the color of the fabric edge indicator line
(2) Fabric edge indicator line
--- When the Built-In Camera Can Detect the Edge of the Fabric ---
The fabric edge indicator line appears correctly
(1) Fabric edge indicator line
--- When the Fabric Edge Indicator Line Does Not Appear ---
The built-in camera cannot detect the edge of the fabric.
Press Close, and then perform the procedure again starting with step 1.
--- When the Fabric Edge Indicator Line Is Not Aligned With the Edge of the Fabric ---
The fabric edge indicator line that appears is not aligned with the edge of the fabric. The fabric at the beginning of sewing is not straight.
Try to straighten the edge of the fabric at the beginning of sewing (so it is parallel with the edge of the presser foot).
If a straight part of fabric edge indicator line (shown below) does not follow the edge of the fabric, edge sewing cannot be sewn correctly.
(1) Straight part
(2) Fabric
The starting point of the fabric edge indicator line shows the position for the start of sewing. The actual position for the start of sewing is directly below the needle and parallel to the starting point.
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(1) Middle needle position |
If the knee lifter is used to lower the presser foot, the fabric can be held in place with both hands so the fabric does not move when the presser foot is lowered.
While sewing, do not place anything, including your hands, within 2 mm (about 1/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, otherwise the edge of the fabric cannot be detected correctly. When guiding the fabric with your hands, place them outside of the object-free area and more than 2 mm (about 1/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric.
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(1) Approximately 2 mm (about 1/16 inch) (2) Fabric (3) Edge of fabric |
To continue sewing to the edge of the fabric, do not press "OK" when the message shown above appears. With the above message displayed, press the “Start/Stop” button to sew.
When edge sewing is finished, store the edge sewing sheet affixed to the transparent sheet in order to prevent it from collecting dust.