JANOME Memory Craft 11000 Special Edition Livret d'instructions

2GETTING READY TO SEWNames of Parts1 Bobbin winder spindle2 Bobbin winder stopper3 Bobbin thread cutter4 Visual touch screen5 Screen up/down button6 K

117 Press the bobbin winding button again .When the bobbin is fully wound, the bobbin winderstopper returns to the original position and them

1011/12CD-ROM DriveNOTE:Do not use any other CD drive than the Janomeexclusive CD-ROM drive, which is available fromauthorized dealers.Insert the mini

102CARE AND MAINTENANCEThis machine equipped with LED sewing light, whichwill not burn out and does not need to be replaced.Cleaning the Hook Race and

103Cleaning the Inside of the Face PlatePress the up/down needle button to raise the needle, thenunplug the sewing machine.Remove the needle and press

104TroubleshootingProblemThe machine is noisy.The needle thread breaks.The bobbin thread breaks.The needle breaks.Visual Touch Screen is notclear.PC C

105ProblemSlipping layersThe cloth is not feedingsmoothly.The machine does not run.Crunching sound occurswhen running the machine.Patterns are distort

106STITCH CHARTOrdinary Sewing 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 151613 71413 15 1 2Auto 3 54 7 8 9 11 126 1049482 3 6 2 3 674757697988788899299909

107213420191817910 11 1265 78242322211314 15 16262527284443424133 34 35 363029313248474645515049373839 401234567891110121314 15 1617182019DESIGN CHART

10812345678911101213141234561234567891011121314151617181920212223 242526 2728293031DESIGN CHARTFA: for Free-arm Hoop-FATP: Template Pattern for Hoop-S

109213420191817910 11 1265 781314 15 161234567891110121314 15 1617182021 22232419DESIGN CHART1234SD: Stippling Designs for Hoop-AQAQ: AcuFil Design Pa

110ScriptCheltenhamHollowblockBauhausGalantGothic

12Threading the MachineRaise the presser foot. Press the needle up/downbutton twice to raise the needle.Turn the power switch off.1 Draw the thread fr

111Normal SewTypistBrushFirst GradeJupiter3-letters / 2-lettersProgram border

The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow

GETTING READY TO SEWNames of Parts ...2Standard Accessories and Storage ...

13Using the Automatic Needle ThreaderTurn the power switch on and lower the presser foot.1 Hold the end of the needle thread gently.2 Press the auto n

14Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread1 Raise the presser foot lifter.2 Hold the needle thread with your finger and pressthe up/down needle button twice to pi

15Changing Needles CAUTION:Always make sure to turn the power switch off anddisconnect the machine from power supply beforechanging the needle.Raise t

16Raising and Lowering the Presser FootThe presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presserfoot.1 Presser foot lifterYou can raise the presser foot a

17Removing and Attaching the Presser Foot WARNING:Turn the power switch off before changing the presserfoot.Removing the presser footRaise the

18Mode SelectionWhen you turn on the power switch, the visual touchscreen will show the opening “welcome” window, thenthe ordinary sewing mode will ap

19Machine SettingsSet mode keyWhen you press the set mode key, you can customizethe machine settings.Press one of the 4 setting mode keys to select th

20Common settings1 Screen contrastThe contrast of the visual touch screen can be adjustedwith “+” or “–“ key.2 SoundThe buzzer sound can be adjusted w

31 Carrying handle2 Power switch3 Machine socket4 Carriage release lever5 USB port (for direct PC link)6 USB port (for CD-ROM drive/USB memory key)7 F

211 Inch/mm optionsYou can set your machine's measuring unit to eitherinch or millimeter by pressing the “inch” or “mm” key.The default unit sett

22Ordinary sewing mode settings1 Auto thread tensionThe auto thread tension level can be adjusted with the“+” or “–“ key.2 Low bobbin thread warningTh

23Embroidery mode settings1 Auto thread tensionThe auto thread tension level can be adjusted withthe “+” or “–“ key.2 Low bobbin thread warningThe low

24LanguageXRegisterLanguage Selection12345679108Language Selection (Flag mode)You can select one of the following 10 languages bypressing the correspo

25On-screen Help MoviePress the help key to open the help movie menu.You can view 7 topics of essential operations of themachine.Select the help topic

26AutoUtility(U)Buttonholes(B)Buttonholes(B)Quilting(Q)L.SQuilting(Q)1 2 3451 2 3 4 5Quick Reference1/5L.SQuilting(Q)64Utility(U)623578910111213141516

27Utility StitchesStraight stitchesPatterns U1 to U6 are straight stitches for seaming.Press the pattern selection key of the desired stitch.Starting

28Securing seamsFor fastening the ends of seams, press the reversebutton and sew several reverse stitches.The machine sews in reverse as long as you p

29Variety of straight stitchesU1 Straight stitch in center needle positionUse this stitch for seaming, zipper sewing, rolledhemming etc.U2 Straight st

30This machine is equipped with automatic thread tensioncontrol, however you may need to manually adjust thetension balance depending on the sewing co

41 Embroidery hoop-ST (with template)2 Embroidery hoop-SQ (with template)3 Foot control4 Power supply cord5 Knee lifter6 Set of red tip needles7 Bobbi

31Zigzag stitchesZigzag stitches are used for various sewing needsincluding overcasting. These stitches can be used onmost woven fabricsA dense zigzag

323.52.204.2OKDefaultAdjust15OKDefaultmm40302010mmCloth GuideCAUTION:Always provide sufficient space to the left of themachine when using the cloth gu

33Variety of overcasting stitchesU9 Multiple zigzag stitch (tricot stitch): Zigzag foot AThis stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics andoth

34Blind hemmingSelect pattern U14 for woven fabrics or pattern U15 forstretch fabrics.NOTE:The stitch width of patterns U14 and U15 cannotbe changed,

354Utility(U)623578101112131415117Knit Stitch 9F161918Visible hemmingSelect pattern U17.Fold and press a single hem. Place the fabric with theright si

36Buttonholes and Specialty StitchesVariety of buttonholesB1 Sensor (Square) buttonholeThis square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight

37Sensor (Square) buttonholeSelect pattern B1.To sew1 Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping thepin into the groove of the foot holder. Raise

38Automatic (square) buttonholeSelect pattern B2.Pull the button holder all the way out.Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric. Insert thefabric u

39Manual settingsAltering buttonhole widthPress the adjust key and the manual setting windowwill open.Press the “+” key to increase the buttonhole wid

40DarningThe MC 11000 automatically darns rips and holes.Large and small holes can be mended quickly andeasily with this unique stitch.Select pattern

51 Overcasting foot C2 Rolled hem foot D3 Zipper foot E4 Satin stitch foot F5 Blind hemming foot G6 Cording foot H7 Overedge foot M8 1/4” seam foot O9

41TackingTacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and beltcarriers where extra strength is needed.Select pattern B16 and attach the satin stitch

42Fly stitches (B19, B20)The fly stitch is a triangle tacking stitch for use at azipper fly bottom and side pockets of men's pants.Attach the sat

4342389101213141617 18 1911/2FDecorativePictograph(P)5671115Twin Needle SewingSome of the utility stitches and decorative stitches canbe sewn with a t

44Decorative StitchesThe patterns in this section are programmable and youcan make a pattern combination.Patchwork and quilting stitches (Q)Stitches i

45CordingUse the cording foot H to sew over one or three strandsof cording.Knitting yarns, embroidery flosses, lace threads andfine wool tarns can be

46Patchwork and Quilting (Q)Stitches in this group are for patchwork and quilting.Patterns Q1 to Q7 on the first page are special stitchesfor quilting

47Programming Pattern CombinationsFunction keys1 Program keyPress this key to program pattern combinations. Whenyou press this key, the cursor keys, d

48Programming the auto lock stitchThe auto lock stitch can be programmed at the endof the pattern combination.This stitch is included on each of t

491 Open the satin stitch page and pressthe program key. Select pattern S19.2 Open page 4 of the decorativestitch page. Select pattern D64.3 Open the

50MonogrammingYou can combine letters and symbols formonogramming.1 Font keyPressing this key opens the font selection window. Youcan select one of th

6Extension TableThe extension table provides an extended sewing areaand can be removed for free arm sewing.1 Extension tableTo detach:Draw the table o

51Programming a monogramSimply enter the characters to program a monogram.Example: “ Café” in Block style1 Press the font key and select the sym

52Sewing ApplicationsSewing applications are unique feature that providesyou with 12 useful sewing applications.When you press the sewing applications

53Rolled hemmingThis section provides two options for rolled hemming,one with straight stitch and the other with zigzag stitch.Attach the rolled hem f

54Zipper sewingThis section provides 2 options of zipper sewing, onefor lapped zipper and the other for concealed zipper.Lapped zipper sewingPress the

552. Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right handside. Lower the foot onto the topside at the bottom ofthe zipper so that the needle pierces th

56Concealed zipper sewingNOTE:You need the optional concealed zipper foot (partnumber 200-333-001), available from Janome dealers.Press the concealed

57To sew1 Press the right of teeth icon key and attach theconcealed zipper foot (optional item).Raise the zipper teeth on the right and lower the foot

58GatheringIn addition to the regular gathering stitch, this sectionoffers you a special stitch for easing sleeve tops.Easing a sleeve topSew a pair o

59Button Sewing3.5Button sewingUse the button sewing foot T and reduce the footpressure.When attaching a button to a thick fabric, you need tomake a s

609060451201.80PatchworkPatchwork piecingThere are 3 stitches for seaming patchwork pieces inthis section.The default stitch length is set at 1.8 mm,

7Connecting the Power SupplyFirst mak sure the power switch is off and then insertthe foot control plug into the jack on the machine if youwish to use

61QuiltingClasp stitchYou can secure multi-layers of fabric and batting usingthe clasp stitch.Attach the satin stitch foot F.The machine will automati

62Auto252 3 4 5Quick Reference5/5Applications1AutoUtility(U)Buttonholes(B)Buttonholes(B)Quilting(Q)L.SQuilting(Q)1 2 3451 2 3 4 5Quick Reference1/5L.S

63Correcting Deformed Stitch PatternsThe sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns mayvary depending upon the sewing conditions, such assewing spe

64EMBROIDERY MODEEmbroidery HoopsEmbroidery hoop ST:This is the standard size hoop, with a 12.6 cm (5”) by11 cm (4-3/8”) embroidery area for sewing th

65StabilizersTo obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important touse stabilizers.Usage:The stabilizer should be attached to the wrong side offabr

66Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery HoopMark the Centerlines on the right side of the fabric withtailor's chalk.1 Fabric2 CenterlinesLoosen the

67Setting the Embroidery Carriage ArmTurn the power switch on and raise the presser foot.Press down and hold the carriage release lever andswing out t

68Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to the MachineTurn the attaching knob so it is parallel with the carriagearm, and set the hoop on the carriage.Attach

69Detaching the Hoop from the CarriagePress the ordinary sewing tab.Remove the hoop from the carriage.The visual touch screen will show the warningmes

70㻔㻕㻖㻗A∼Z1001㻧ST: 126x110mm1/3Mode SelectionPress the embroidery mode key to enter the embroiderymode. The following 5 categories are available in the

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

71Built-in DesignsPress the Built-in Design Tab.Press the pattern selection key to select the desiredpattern.The embroidery screen will appear.Adjust

721 Trace keyYou can check the size of the sewing area by tracing thedesign outline without stitching or with basting stitches.When you press the trac

73Starting to Sew EmbroideryPress the Pattern Selection key to select the desiredpattern.Lower the presser foot.Press the start/stop button and sew 5

74MonogrammingPress the monogram key to open the monogramwindow.In the monogram window, you can program words bypressing the alphabet keys directly.Af

751 Cursor keyPress these keys to move the cursor to the left or right.2 Delete keyPress this key to delete the character above the cursor.3 Page keys

76Programming a monogramExample: Programming “R&B” in Gothic style font.1. Press the letter size key and select large size.2. Enter “R”,

77Placement of monogrammingYou can select one of the 3 placements ofmonogram: left justify, center justify and right justify.1 Left JustifyPress the

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

79Deleting a characterEnter “M”, “A”, “R” and “T”.Press the cursor key to shift the cursor under “R” todelete.Press the delete key and letter “R” will

80Monogramming in arcYou can make a monogram in an upper or lower arc.Enter the characters and press the OK key.The embroidery screen will appear. Pre

9Controlling Sewing SpeedSpeed control sliderYou can limit the maximum sewing speed with thespeed control slider according to your sewing needs.To inc

81Press the downward arrow key to make an upper arc.Each time you press the arrow key the arc will bedeeper.Pressing the arrow key in the opposite dir

82Editing ModeIn the editing mode, you can edit and combine designsto create your original embroidery.Press the editing mode key to open the editing w

83A ZXEditSQ:200x200mmACBSelecting the pattern to editTo select the pattern to edit, press the pattern image inthe editing window.The selected pattern

84Deleting the patternSelect the design to delete.Press the delete key to delete the selectedpattern.Rotating the patternPress the rotate ke

85SQ:200x200mmABACBCustomizing the display colorThe background color of the editing screen and sectioncolor of the design image can be changed to your

86Combining the patterns (creating a square frame)1 Select pattern ST41.2 Press the editing key.Select the hoop SQ.Press the layout key to move the de

87Tangerine 27424 min3 Colors7,296 ST 184x163mm2/3600 spmUsing a template pattern to create the pattern chain1 Select built-in pattern Template 5.Pre

88Stipple Quilting with the Hoop AQAcuFil quiltingAcuFil quilting is a method for filling a large size quilt withthe AcuFil design patterns (embroider

89Calculating the optimum pattern sizeSelect the desired AcuFil design pattern and a window forselecting the single pattern adjustment or the AcuFilCa

90Creating original AcuFil design patternsYou can create your own AcuFil design patterns bycombining the element patterns in the editing mode.Press th

10Setting the Spool of ThreadLift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on thespool pin with the thread coming off the spool asshown. Attach the

91Embroidery hoop AQThe hoop AQ (AcuFill Quilting) is uniquely designed forstipple quilting with the AcuFil design patterns.1 Outer hoop2 Attaching kn

92Stipple quilting with the Acufil design patternsFirst sew the center-most pattern of the quilt.Remove the hoop AQ and quilt layers after the first s

93Stippling DesignsBuilt-in designs SD-1 to SD-24 are 120x120 mm sizedstippling designs.The hoop AQ is recommended for sewing these patterns.There are

94FILE MANAGEMENTSaving and Opening a FileSaving a fileThe original embroidery design created in the editingmode or programmed pattern combination in

95The same file name exits, overwrite it?XShort of memory space,the file cannot be saved.XChanging the name of the folder or fileTo change the folder

961/22Opening the fileTo open the saved files, press the open file key and theopen file window will open.Select the folder location, either in the bui

97Direct PC-LinkConnecting the machine and PCThe MC 11000 can be connected to the PC with the USBcable included in the standard accessories.You need t

98OPTIONAL ITEMSPC Design CardsYou can import attractive embroidery designs from theoptional PC Design cards.Inserting the PC Design cardInsert the PC

991/24ATA PC cardThe MC 11000 is compatible with the ATA PC card,which can be used to save files and transfer the databetween the MC 11000 and your PC

100USB Memory KeysThe USB memory keys can be used to save the stitchdata and transfer the embroidery designs between theMC 11000 and your PC.The USB m