EverSewn Sparrow 15 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
EverSewn Sparrow 15 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
EverSewn Sparrow 15 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT
When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Please read the instruction manual carefully before using this machine.
Keep the instruction manual at a suitable place with the machine and hand it over if you give the
machine to a third party.
When the machine is not in use or left unattended, always disconnect the machine from
the power supply system. Unplug it from the outlet.
DANGER!
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Never leave the machine unattended when it is plugged in.
2. Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning.
3. LED RADIATION: Do not view directly with optical instruments Class.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
1. The machine mustn't be used by children under 8 or by people with reduced physical,
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sensory or mental capabilities or if there is a lack of experience and knowledge how to
operate the machine. Unless they have been given instruction concerning the use of the
machine and the involved risks by a person who is responsible for their safety.
2. Do not use this machine as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this machine is used
by children, near children or people with reduced sensation.
3. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
5. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it
has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest
authorized dealer or service centre for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
6. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
machine and the foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
7. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine
needle.
8. Always use the proper stitch plate. The wrong plate can cause needle breakage.
9. Do not use bent needles.
10. Do not pull or push the fabric while sewing. This can result in needle breakage.
11. Switch the machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading or changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
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12. Always unplug the machine when performing cleaning or maintenance work such as
replacing the sewing light or when making any other user maintenance adjustments
mentioned in the instruction manual (disconnect the power plug). Cleaning and
maintenance work must not be carried out by children without supervision.
13. Never drop or insert any object into any openings.
14. Use this machine only in dry and protected areas. Never operate the machine in a damp or
wet environment.
15. Do not operate the machine where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen
is being administered.
16. To disconnect, turn the power switch to ("O")(off), then remove the plug from the outlet. Do
not unplug by pulling the cord, instead grasp the plug to pull it from the outlet.
17. If the supply cord of the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
an appropriate service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid endangerment.
18. Never place anything on the foot control.
19. When replacing the light bulb, always use the same type.
20. The machine may only be used in combination with a foot control of the type KD-1902, FC-
1902 (110-120V area) / KD-2902, FC-2902A, FC-2902C, FC-2902D (220-240V area) / 4C-
316B (110-125V area) / 4C-316C (127V area) / 4C-326C (220V area) / 4C-326G (230V
area) / 4C-336G (220-240V area).
21. The sound pressure level during normal operation is lower than 75dB(A).
22. This machine is provided with double insulation (except U.S.A/Canada). Use only identical
replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of double-insulated products.
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SERVICING OF DOUBLEINSULATED PRODUCTS
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding
be added to the product. Servicing a doubleinsulated product requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system and should only be done by qualified service personnel. Replacement
parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A
double insulated product is marked with the words "DOUBLE INSULATION" or
"DOUBLE INSULATED".
Note:
If the machine is stored in a cold room, it should be brought to a warm room about one hour before use.
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All rights reserved
For technical and product improvement reasons, the machine's features, parts and accessory are subject to
unannounced changes and alterations at any time. The accessory included can differ from country to country.
Environmental protection
Ever Sewn is committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental
impact of our products by continuously improving product Design and our technology of manufacturing.
Do not dispose of electrical machines as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.
Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.
If electrical machines are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the
groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
When replacing old machines with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old
machine for professional disposal free of charge.
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Contents
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sparrow 15 Overview
16 18. Handwheel
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19. Power switch
17 23 20. Main plug socket
21. Bobbin thread guide
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22. Upper thread guide
25 23. Face plate
24. Handle
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25. Presser foot lifter
26. Foot control
27. Power cord
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sparrow 15 Accessories
Optional
16. Embroidery foot
17. Overlock foot
18. Hemmer foot
16 17 18 19 20 19. Cording foot
20. Blindstitch foot
21. Darning- / Embroidery foot
22. Gathering foot
23. Quilting foot
24. Walking foot
25. Twin needle
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* Optional accessories are not supplied with
this machine; they are however available as
special accessories from your local dealer.
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sparrow 15 Sewing table
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sparrow 15 Connecting machine to
power source
Attention:
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt of how
to connect machine to power source.
Sewing light
1. Press main switch to "I" for power and light.
Foot control
2. Foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
For appliance with a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If it does not fit
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fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any
way.
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sparrow 15 Adjusting presser foot pressure
Darning plate
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sparrow 15 Changing the presser foot
Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O")!
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sparrow 15 Winding the bobbin
Please Note:
5 6 7 When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin
winding" position, the machine will not sew and
the hand wheel will not turn. To start sewing,
b push the bobbin winder spindle to the left
(sewing position).
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sparrow 15 Inserting bobbin
Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or
removing the bobbin.
a When inserting or removing the bobbin, the
needle must be fully raised.
c Note:
If the bobbin case is not properly placed back
into the machine, it will fall out of the shuttle
b immediately after starting to sew.
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sparrow 15 Inserting the needle
Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or
D removing the needle.
C
1 2. Needles must be in perfect condition.
B A C
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sparrow 15 Threading the upper thread
Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O")!
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sparrow 15 Thread tension
C
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sparrow 15 Raising the bobbin thread
Note:
If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check
to make sure the thread is not trapped by the
hinged cover or the sewing table.
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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
S1
S2
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sparrow 15 Stitch width dial &
stitch length dial
1. Function of stitch width dial
Stitch width dial The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag
stitching is 5mm; however, the width can be
reduced on any patterns. The width
increases as you move stitch width dial from
"0" - "5".
The Stitch width dial is also the control for the
straight stitch infinite needle position. "0"
position is center and "5" is full left needle
position.
2 3
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sparrow 15 Securing a seam (beginning
and ending the seam)
A 1. End of seam
At the end of seam, press down the reverse
sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches.
1 Release the lever and the machine will sew
forwards again.
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sparrow 15 Blind hem/ lingerie stitch
Note:
It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always
make a sewing test first.
3 a
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sparrow 15 Overlock stitches
Stretch overlock:
For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges, ribbing. (1)
Attention:
Use new needles or ball point needles or
stretch needle!
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sparrow 15 Sewing on buttons
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sparrow 15 Sew 1-step buttonholes
Making a Buttonhole
Using tailor's chalk, mark the position of the
buttonhole on the fabric.
Attach the buttonhole foot and set the stitch
selector dial to " ".
Set stitch length dial to " ". Set the stitch
width at "5". The width however may need to be
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adjusted according to the project, sew a test
first to determine this.
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1. Open the button plate and insert the button.
2. Lower the presser foot aligning the marks on
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foot with the marks on the fabric. (The front
bar tack will be sewn first.)
3. Lower the buttonhole lever and gently push it
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back. While lightly holding the upper thread,
1 2 3 4 start the machine.
4. Buttonhole stitching is done in the order.
Stop the machine when the buttonhole cycle
has completed.
5. Use seam ripper and cut buttonhole open
from both ends towards the middle.
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sparrow 15 Buttonhole on stretch fabrics
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sparrow 15 Zippers
3 4
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sparrow 15 Sewing with the hemmer foot
1 2
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sparrow 15 3-step zig-zag
1 2
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sparrow 15 Triple straight / zigzag
2. Triple zig-zag
For hardwearing seams, hems and decorative
Stitch width dial Stitch length dial seams.
Turn the stitch length dial to "S1"or "S2" .
Adjust the stitch width dial to between "3" and
"5".
Triple zig-zag is suitable for firm fabrics like
denim, corduroy, etc.
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sparrow 15 Smocking stitch
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sparrow 15 Darning
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sparrow 15 Practical stitches
2. Rampart
For flat joining seams, sewing on elastic, visible
hems.
This stitch can be used for firm, thicker fabrics.
3. Bridging
For seams, place mats, tablecloths.
Decorative joining seam for a fagoted effect.
Gathering with cord or shirring elastic.
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sparrow 15 Quilting
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sparrow 15 Patch work
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sparrow 15 Twin needle
Please note:
When sewing with twin needle, always proceed
slowly, and make sure to maintain low speed to
insure quality stitching. When using twin needle
on zigzag make sure the stitch width dial is set
between "0" and "3.0". Do not use twin needle
at setting above "3.0".
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Monogramming and
sparrow 15 embroidery
Monogramming
1. Sew, moving the hoop slowly along the
lettering at a constant speed.
2. Secure with a few straight stitches at the end
of the last letter.
Embroidering
3. Stitch the outline of the design by moving the
embroidery hoop.
4. Fill in the design working from the outline of
the design to the inside and from the inside to
the edge of the outline until the design is
completely filled in. Keep the stitching close
together.
1 2 * A long stitch is made by moving the hoop
rapidly and a short stitch is made by moving
it slowly.
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sparrow 15 Maintenance
Attention:
Disconnect the machine from the electricity
supply by removing the plug from the mains
socket. When cleaning the machine, it must
always be disconnected from the electricity
supply.
b Important:
Fabric fluff and threads must be removed
regularly. Your machine should be serviced at
a regular intervals at one of our service agencies.
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Trouble shooting quide
Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, call our Ever Sewn support Hotline or contact the place of purchase.
Problem Cause Correction
Upper thread 1. The machine is not threaded correctly. 1. Rethread the machine.
breaks 2. The thread tension is too tight. 2. Reduce the thread tension (lower number).
3. The thread is too thick for the needle. 3. Select a larger needle.
4. The needle is not inserted correctly. 4. Remove and reinsert the needle (flat side towards the back).
5. The thread is round wound the spool holder pin. 5. Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel.
6. The needle is damaged. 6. Replace the needle.
Lower thread 1. The bobbin case is not inserted correctly. 1. Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the thread.
breaks 2. The bobbin case is threaded wrongly. The thread should pull easily.
2. Check both bobbin and bobbin case.
Skipped stitches 1. The needle is not inserted correctly. 1. Remove and reinsert needle(flat side towards the back).
2. The needle is damaged. 2. Insert a new needle.
3. The wrong size needle has been used. 3. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric.
4. The foot is not attached correctly. 4. Check and attach correctly.
Needle breaks 1. The needle is damaged. 1. Insert a new needle.
2. The needle is not correctly inserted. 2. Insert the needle correctly (flat side towards the back).
3. Wrong needle size for the fabric. 3. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric.
4. The wrong foot is attached. 4. Select the correct foot.
Loose stitches 1. The machine is not correctly threaded. 1. Check the threading.
2. The bobbin case is not correctly threaded. 2. Thread the bobbin case as illustrated.
3. Needle/ fabric/ thread combination is wrong. 3. The needle size must suit the fabric and thread.
4. Thread tension wrong. 4. Correct the thread tension.
Seams gather or 1. The needle is too thick for the fabric. 1. Select a finer needle.
pucker 2. The stitch length is wrongly adjusted. 2. Readjust the stitch length.
3. The thread tension is too tight. 3. Loosen the thread tension.
4.Fabric puckers. 4.Use a stabilizer for fine or stretchy fabrics.
Uneven stitches, 1. Poor quality thread. 1. Select a better quality thread.
uneven feed 2. The bobbin case is wrongly threaded. 2. Remove bobbin case, retreat and insert correctly.
3. Fabric has been pulled. 3. Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let it be taken up by the machine.
The machine is 1. The machine must be lubricated. 1. Lubricate as described.
noisy 2. Fluff or oil have collected on the hook or needle bar. 2. Clean the hook and feed dog as described.
3. Poor quality oil has been used. 3. Only use good quality sewing machine oil.
4. The needle is damaged. 4. Replace the needle.
The machine jams Thread is caught in the hook. Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn the handwheel backwards
and forwards by hand and remove the thread remains.
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Lubricate as described.
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