Abstract: Disclosed is a sewing machine having a pattern selecting device including a pattern selecting dial and an electronic indicator for indicating a pattern selected by the pattern selecting device. More particularly, the pattern selecting device includes a mode switch 2 which is rotated by a pattern selecting dial 5 and has a plurality of switches Sw arranged in coaxial circles, a plurality of projections 2c arranged in coaxial circles, and an electronic indicator 10. A pattern is optionally selected by the projections 2c and switches Sw which are turned on in optional combination by rotation of the mode switch 2, and the selected pattern is indicated at the electronic indicator 10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sewing patterns for use in producing sewn articles whereby a sewing pattern is selected from a collection of patterns. The selected pattern can then be modified as desired and the modified pattern, together with selected fabrics and accessories, can be ordered and delivered to a desired location.

Abstract: A sewing machine with pattern stitching function is disclosed, wherein pattern data may be optionally selected to control the swinging movement of the vertically reciprocating needle and the work feeding amount of the work feeding mechanism, thereby to form a pattern composed of a plurality of pattern elements, the selected pattern data being modified with respect to each of the pattern elements.

Abstract: In a sewing machine, a plurality of patterns are displayed on a pattern selection area of a display. Then, when one of the patterns displayed on the pattern selection area is selected, the selected pattern is displayed in a realistic manner on a pattern display area on the display. At this time, at least a part of the pattern display area is displayed while the pattern selection area is displayed. Therefore, the operator can see and grasp the pattern with a realistic image through the pattern display area while selecting the pattern.

Abstract: A sewing machine of the invention stores width dimensions and the reference needle penetration position dimensions, which all can be changed for writing and reading, according to the type of presser foot, in a memory. Based on the needle penetration position and the reference needle penetration position which are determined when the seam allowance width is set, the sewing machine calculates a distance between the left or right end of the presser foot and the position where stitches are made, and shows it on the display as the seam allowance width. Therefore, sewing can be made regarding the distance from the left or right end of the presser foot to the place where stitching is made as a seam allowance width, just by aligning the edge of the work cloth with the left or right end of the presser foot.

Abstract: A module (1) is removably and replaceably provided on a sewing machine for domestic use and includes an electronic memory unit (4) for storing of specific stitch patterns selectable to control drive arrangements included in the sewing machine. The memory unit (4) is insertable behind a transparent front (3) provided on the sewing machine and having a touch control keyboard (31). The side of the memory unit (4) which, when inserted, is turned outwards to be visible through the keyboard (31) of the front has preprinted pattern illustrations. Each of these pattern illustrations correspond to a touch key on the front keyboard.

Abstract: An electronically controlled embroidery sewing machine has a liquid crystal display and a control unit having a ROM. The ROM stores display data for displaying ten numeric keys representing numbers of 0-9. The display is provided with a touch panel having several touch keys. The numeric keys corresponding to the touch keys are displayed in a numeric key display area of the display. For selection of a desired embroidery pattern, a number corresponding to the desired pattern is selected by pressing the touch keys, and the selected number is displayed in a number display area of the display in half-size and in reversed contrast, followed by the desired pattern. Thus, a selecting operation of the desired embroidery pattern is simplified, and need for extra numeric buttons or an extra space for the numeric buttons is eliminated, resulting in reduction in the size and cost of the display as well as the sewing machine.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a feed dog disposed in a bed of a main body to be displaced between positions above and below a top face of the bed in a normal state to feed a workpiece cloth, and a control device. When a presser foot is vertically moved during sewing, the control device judges that the feed dog is in the drop feed state. The vertical movement of the presser foot is detected on the basis of an output of a cloth thickness sensor which detects the height of the presser foot. When the feed dog is in the drop feed state, the control device judges whether a stitch pattern selected by a user is suitable for formation of stitches in the drop feed state of the feed dog. When the stitch pattern is unsuitable, information to that effect is provided, and the sewing is stopped.

Abstract: A sewing pattern display device including a display for displaying a plurality of options relating to sewing; a transparent touch panel disposed adjacent to the display and capable of detecting a position where the touch panel is pressed; and a control device for determining, based on detection by the touch panel, a position of the display corresponding to a pressed position of the touch panel and, when the touch panel is pressed to simultaneously indicate more than one of the options, processing an option different from the indicated options.

Abstract: A sewing machine capable of embroidery stitching and a embroidery data producing device for the machine are formed so that optionally selectable data are provided for forming the stitches of unit patterns to be embroidered, for arranging the unit pattern in series along a linear outline forming a looped pattern, for setting the size and the number of the unit patterns, the space between the unit patterns in an arrangement thereof and the size of the looped pattern, and stitch forming means is operated under control of said given data to form the stitches of the unit patterns arranged along the linear outline.

Abstract: A realistic image of a sewing pattern is displayed based on sewing pattern data indicative of a shape of the sewing pattern. The state of the sewing pattern can be changed. When desiring to change the sewing pattern state while the image of the sewing pattern is displayed in the image display mode, the display state is changed from the image display mode into a rectangular-frame display mode so that a rectangular frame representative of the sewing pattern is displayed. When the pattern state change is completed, the image of the changed sewing pattern is displayed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus, for use with a sewing machine, for modifying stitching data representing a pattern that the sewing machine is to sew. The stitching data includes non-stitching feed data, in accordance with which the sewing machine feeds a needle without sewing from an origin position to a sewing start position, and seam data including information defining feeding directions and feed amounts per stitch, in accordance with which the sewing machine sews the pattern. A data identifying device identifies the seam data of the stitching data. A seam data changing device converts, in accordance with an enlargement/reduction ratio stored in a storage device of the sewing machine, the seam data identified by the data identifying device into new seam data representing a new pattern which is an enlarged version of the original pattern enlarged or reduced relative to the sewing start position, without modifying the non-stitching feed data.

Abstract: An embroidering machine controller which can be operated with improved operability even by unskilled operators or by operators of foreign nationalities despite language barriers, if any. The controller (12) is provided with exclusive pictorial switch keys (21A to 21J) and auxiliary switch keys (22A to 22D) on its operating panel (14). The faces of the exclusive pictorial switch keys (21A to 21J) bear graphic symbols indicative of the contents of exclusively allotted commands. The auxiliary switch keys (22A to 22D) are selectively allotted with commands in relation with and in submission to a keying operation on one of the exclusive pictorial switch keys (21A to 21J). Graphic symbols of the commands which are currently allotted to the respective auxiliary switch keys (22A to 22D) are shown in a menu area (15A) on the viewing screen of a display means (15). In addition, a corresponding graphic symbol is shown as a guide message in a message area (15B) of the display screen in response to a keying operation.

Abstract: A sewing machine that permits selection of an outer profile for a frame pattern on an outer profile selection screen displayed on a pattern display, selection of a line shape for the frame pattern on a line shape selection screen displayed on the pattern display, and sewing of the frame pattern in accordance with a combination of the selected outer profile and line shape. Accordingly, since an outer profile and a line shape for a frame pattern are selected in combination, a large number of patterns can be selected using a small number of pattern selection screens and a frame pattern can be selected simply on the sewing machine.

Abstract: A sewing machine capable of sewing selectively in different patterns each created by stitches formed on a work fabric, the machine including a display device having a screen for displaying a library of selectable items which includes icons identifying the different patterns, a display controller including an operator-controlled control dial and operable to specify one of the selectable items displayed on the screen according to a rotary movement of the dial, and a selector including an operator-controlled selecting member and operable to select one selectable item when the selecting member is operated while that one selectable item is specified on the screen. The display controller is operable to scroll the library of selectable items and thereby change a current image on the display screen, when the currently specified selectable item is not included in the current image of the screen.

Abstract: A sewing machine with a display for displaying basic patterns to be sewn and parameters associated with these patterns. The display is switchable between formats representing different sets of basic patterns and is switchable to a plurality of sequential formats, where each of the sequential formats only displays necessary sequential information for one of the basic patterns and parameters. The display includes a symbol adjacent each of the basic patterns and parameters and the same set of symbols is displayed in each display format. A key board includes a plurality of individual keys which correspond to the symbols on the display. A microprocessor reads the key board to determine which keys have been activated and then changes the display to show the next sequential format when the key corresponding to the symbol adjacent one of the basic patterns and parameters is activated.

Abstract: For each of a plurality of frame patterns, pattern data of the frame pattern, position data of character patterns and data of a maximum number of character patterns are stored in a memory. When an arbitrary one of the frame patterns and a plurality of arbitrary character patterns are selected, data composition is performed such that the selected character patterns are combined with the frame pattern at a predetermined position on the condition that the number of such character patterns is limited to the maximum number for the selected frame pattern.

Abstract: A pattern selection apparatus displays patterns and allows any of the displayed patterns to be directly selected. The apparatus comprises a control circuit, a display unit, an item designating dial and a selection establishing key. The control circuit indicates on the display unit where a cursor-highlighted displayed pattern is located relative to all the patterns under the same subset heading. As the cursor is moved in response to rotation of the item designating dial, the pattern location indication is correspondingly changed. Pushing the selection establishing key selects the cursor-highlighted pattern. Thus, any of the patterns displayed on the display unit is selected quickly and easily.

Abstract: A lock stitch machine that has a liquid crystal display screen capable of displaying pages respectively containing choices, instruction messages and guidance messages; a display controller for controlling the liquid crystal display according to the operation of control switches to display a desired page and to permit the selection of a desired choice contained in the displayed page; a task selection switch for selecting one of the choices contained in the page displayed on the liquid crystal display; and a page scrolling switch for scrolling the pages displayed on the liquid crystal display. The pages displayed on the liquid crystal display are scrolled sequentially by operating the page scrolling switch, and choices including kinds of workpieces, types of seams and kind of work contained in the pages are selected by operating the task selection switch. If trouble occurs, a troubleshooting page containing measures to eliminate the trouble can be displayed on the liquid crystal display.

Abstract: A device for the quick and uncomplicated design of any sewing pattern or embroidering pattern permits creation of a raw draft of the pattern (11) on a graphic display (8). The raw draft is stored and the stored shape is used as a basis for elaboration and adaptation to the realization by the sewing machine. The elaboration and transformation into stitch sequences is also performed on an appropriate display (10), with the raw draft being displayed in the manner of a background. The transformation into individual stitches necessary during the editing process is largely automated by different auxiliary functions without excluding manual corrections.

Abstract: An electro-optical display serves for the display of basic types of stitch patterns or individual stitch patterns, e.g. zig-zag sewing, buttonholing, alphanumeric characters and the like. A cursor 13 can be moved to the displayed stitch pattern groups by means of a control device, and a menu comprising different stitch patterns of the selected stitch pattern group can then be selected and displayed by pressing an OK button. The particular desired stitch pattern group or the stitch pattern can then be selected from this menu or another menu which is displayed when an advance command is given. This hierarchical, stepwise display and selection of a determined stitch pattern group or an individual stitch pattern substantially simplifies and accelerates the selection from a great number of available stitch types or patterns.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for converting low-level stitch-by-stitch numerical control code embroidery design programs into an outline format which can be edited and modified to generate new design patterns which may be converted back to either stitch-by-stitch numerical control codes or a condensed data format.

Abstract: A data preparing apparatus includes an input device for inputting coordinate data such as a configuration and pattern to be processed and processing conditions, a memory device for converting the coordinate data inputted by the input device into variable coordinate data varying relatively according to the processing conditions and storing the variable coordinate data as a pattern data for processing, a predicting device for predicting a processing information resulting from a processing performed on the basis of the pattern data stored in the memory device and an output device for outputting the processing information obtained by the predicting device. The processing information includes at least one of a processing time, an area to be processed and a processing path. The predicting device calculates a processing time according to a preset processing rate.

Abstract: In a sewing machine, a visual display provides the operator not only a representation of how a stitch pattern will appear but also provides dimension data in both the fabric feed direction and in a cross-feed, transverse, direction. The dimensions are determined by using width data for the widest element of the pattern, or the portion of the width of the elements extending above and below a reference line and adding the greatest uppermost and greatest lowermost extensions, and a sum of the length data for each element of the pattern.

Abstract: A sewing operation procedure display apparatus for a sewing machine for teaching information regarding a sewing operation includes an LCD provided on a body of the sewing machine, and a ROM in which data of a plurality of teaching picture images are stored corresponding to stitches of a "plain seaming stitch", a "button hole" and a "blind stitch" and sewing conditions for an "expansible fabric" and a "blind stitch". The sewing operation procedure display apparatus further includes an operation selection section for selecting one of the stitches and a sewing condition such as a type of a fabric, and a CPU for reading out a teaching picture image or images in accordance with the stitch and the sewing condition selected by way of the operation selection section from the ROM and causes the LCD to display the teaching picture image or images thereon.

Abstract: A stitching pattern selecting device is disclosed which makes it possible to switch a plurality of patterns selectable among pattern groups displayed in a limited range at the front face of a sewing machine. The desired patterns are selected by scrolling large size indications of available patterns in succession so as to shorten the time for selecting the desired patterns, and select securely the patterns by a reverse white-black indication.

Abstract: A method for controlling a computerized sewing machine which enables designs or patterns of modified length with respect to the standard value of each original design or pattern available to be sewn while retaining the density of stitches and the general shape of the original design. Algorithms are utilized indicating, for each block of stitches included in the original design or pattern, the number of times that this block is to be sewn to obtain the design of modified length. The microprocessor sewing machine using the method of the invention includes means requiring the microprocessor to read ongoing instructions repeatedly for at least certain blocks among the block of stitches for the basic design or pattern.

Abstract: In a sewing machine, the sewing of letters or signs belonging to different typefaces is enable by individual selection, effected by means of a keyboard of ten keys, followed by selection of the desired typeface by actuation of a respective key. When the selection of a letter or of a sign is programmed by the keyboard, it is possible to choose the typeface desired and the capital or lower case state required for the letter to be sewn, and even to modify this choice several times without having to in any way reprogram the selection of the letter or the sign desired.

Abstract: A front operation panel is provided on a housing of an electrically controlled sewing machine, which provides a pattern list indicating a plurality of stitch patterns in a specific pattern group. One of the stitch patterns may be selected in direct reference to the pattern indication and the selected one is represented in a display section in the operational panel. The operational panel comprises a display board having the pattern list and the display section and a transparent cover superposed on the display board which includes a plurality of pressure-sensitive elements to be selectively depressed to designate the pattern indication in the pattern list. The display board may be switched to another information menu which is applicable to input operation of an original stitch pattern by successively inputting needle dropping points which should be enough to define a configuration of the original stitch pattern.

Abstract: A sewing machine for and a method of stitching a mark of a predetermined shape onto a fabric, in which the mark is stitched onto the fabric by selective employment of stitch patterns stored in a memory device of the sewing machine and wherein selected patterns form a single pattern of stitches corresponding to the predetermined shape of the mark.

Abstract: A stitch pattern sewing machine includes a ROM for storing triple stitch pattern data for a large size pattern and single stitch pattern data for a small size pattern for each pattern of a plurality of patterns, a pattern selecting unit for selecting one of the patterns, an enlargement switch for enlarging a size of the pattern selected by the pattern selecting unit, a reduction switch for reducing the size of the pattern selected by the pattern selecting unit, a CPU, and a driving unit for forming a stitch. The CPU selects one of the triple stitch pattern data and the single stitch data based on size of the pattern. The CPU controls the driving unit based on the selected pattern data and size of the pattern. As a result, stitch thickness can be varied with pattern size to maintain a desired appearance.

Abstract: In the sewing machine of this invention, the operator can confirm on the selected-mode display M9 provided in the display M4 that the selected mode is for writing the pattern and whether the selected pattern is for only one use or the selected pattern is to be stored in the nonvolatile storage M7. The pattern selector M2 selects at least two patterns from the pattern-data storage M1. The arrangement of the selected patterns is stored in the pattern storage M3. The stored arrangement of the patterns is stored in the nonvolatile storage M7. Through specified processes, the patterns reader M8 develops the arrangement of the pattern stored in the nonvolatile storage M7 into the pattern storage M3. The controller M6 sequentially reads the arrangement of the patterns developed in the pattern storage M3 and drives the sewing mechanism M5 to form the arrangement of the patterns on fabric. When the pattern to be used repeatedly is thus once entered, the pattern can repeatedly be stitched on fabric.

Abstract: An embroidering machine or other sewing machine generally has a large number of data setting and selection functions. In this invention, function switches of a predetermined number which is smaller than the number of setting and selection functions are provided and a setting or selection function to be assigned to each of the function switches is switched. A display for explaining setting and selection functions which are currently assigned to each function switch is made. This function explanation display may be made by characters or by figures symbolizing these functions. Further, switch patterns may be displayed on a screen of a display device in a desired arrangement and a switch pattern corresponding to a desired setting or selection function to be selected may be selected and designated by designating the position of the switch pattern in the screen.

Abstract: A sewing machine which stores in a memory stitching control signals for forming stitched patterns, is provided with a stitching pattern indicating device which includes the following: a pattern selecting means for selecting desired patterns from a plurality of stitching patterns; a first indicating memory for storing indication signals in response to stitching patterns selected by means of the pattern selecting means; a manually controlling means for altering forming information of the selected patterns; a second indicating memory for storing indication signals of the stitch forming information adjusted by means of the manually controlling means, and an indicating means connected to the both indicating memories and indicating in response to the selection of the stitching patterns and to the alteration of the stitch forming information.

Abstract: A lower thread tension adjusting device for a sewing machine comprising first and second tension arrangements mounted on a bobbin carrier of the sewing machine for tensioning a lower thread with a predetermined tension and a predetermined additional tension, respectively. A positioning device is mounted on the bobbin carrier and movable between first and second set positions in which the positioning devices moves the second tension arrangement to operative and inoperative positions wherein the second arrangement provides and does not provide the predetermined additional tension of the lower thread. A guide assembly guides the lower thread to positions adjacent to one end and a center of a laterally elongated needle hole and simultaneously guides the positioning device to the first and second positions thereof. A control unit moves the guide assembly between first and second guide positions thereof in accordance with selected patterns of straight and zigzag stitches, respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus of a sewing machine for indicating elongated pattern length is disclosed, wherein memory means normally stores a number of pattern data for forming the stitches of different patterns with a standard stitch amplitude and a standard fabric feed pitch, pattern selection means is selectively operated to select a desired pattern from the pattern data storing memory, amplitude setting means is optionally operated to set the amplitude value of the selected pattern, indication means indicates an amplitude value of the selected pattern set by the amplitude setting means, pattern elongation setting means is optionally operated to set a pattern elongating magnification value, discrimination means judges whether the selected pattern is elongatable or not, and means is provided for displaying the pattern elongating magnification value in the indicating means.

Abstract: A color display apparatus adapted to be used in an electronic sewing machine. The apparatus consists of a sewing pattern selector, a color display for displaying the pattern selected by the selector, a fabric color sensing system, an upper thread color sensing system, and a display color controller. Fabric color information, upper thread color information, and pattern information are inputted to the display color controller. The controller operates the color display. An operator monitors the matching condition of the color of the fabric and upper thread in order to obtain the desirable matching of them in the pattern selected by means of the display color controller.

Abstract: In a sewing machine provided with a needle position adjusting device to position a needle relative to a basic line, a switching arrangement is provided to switch the needle position adjusting means from a needle amplitude adjusting mode to a mode of adjusting the needle basic line, whereby one adjusting device may be used as a needle amplitude adjusting device for ordinary stitching patterns and as a needle basic line-adjusting device for specific stitching patterns.

Abstract: This invention is based on an idea of an electronic sewing machine where most controls in earlier machines have been replaced by a combined control (11,13) consisting of an arrangement for guiding a cursor on a graphic screen (10) built into the machine as well as an activation device (13). The graphic screen is the unit talking to the operator by means of pictures or texts on different menus (complete screen pictures) and describing the functions performable by the machine. The graphic screen also functions as a listener. The operator guides the cursor so that it points at a field which e.g. consists of a picture or a text and simultaneously he activates the activation device. Then the operation, particular for this very field, is carried out. Via software an arbitrary number of menus are created which consist, in their turn, of activation fields by which the operator communicates with the machine.

Abstract: A sewing maching having associated modules which can be inserted at will and which are interchangeable in a guide of the housing of the machine. The front side of the plate-shaped modules is visible in the inserted condition of the module and is provided with stitch symbols to which are assigned numbers. On the inside of the modules are arranged memories, preferably in connection with a microprocessor, which are in connection with the microprocessor of the sewing machine when the modules are inserted. By means of keys and a display, the number corresponding to the desired stitch sort can be selected and the control data from the memories of the module will be recalled in the microprocessor of the sewing machine and then used for controlling operation of the sewing machine.

Abstract: Optimum sewing machine setting values for a plurality of stitch patterns to be adjusted by adjusting means, and display information data of messages explaining at least either the manner of sewing operation for the stitch patterns or methods of forming the stitch patterns are stored in a memory at addresses respectively corresponding to the stitch patterns. Relevant setting values are displayed when a stitch pattern is selected on a display unit and the indication of the setting values is changed for the indication of a message when a changeover member is operated.

Abstract: An automatic embroidery machine operated according to stitch data stored in a memory device provides a secondary central processing unit, a secondary random access memory, and a secondary code input means such that subsequent stitch data may be input during current stitch work thereby increasing the work efficiency of the embroidery machine.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inputting stitch patterns by way of a digitizer is effective to record stitching patterns which involve skipping and which extend beyond the digitizer board. In a method aspect, where stitch patterns involve skipping and the drawings of the patterns exceed beyond the digitizer plotting board, a method is provided including the steps of commanding scale-down input coordinate values and converting the input coordinate values to scale-up values to recover the reduced value. In an apparatus aspect, an input device is provided comprising a digitizer for drawing stitching patterns, control circuitry for performing scaling function, and command generating circuitry for commencing the scaling activity.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for selectively assigning stitch patterns that are to be automatically sewn by a sewing machine. The system displays size information relative to stitch patterns which may be sewn by the sewing machine. The operator selects a displayed size from the thus displayed size information. This system is operative to identify a stored stitch pattern which corresponds to the selected size. The thus identified stitch pattern may be thereafter automatically sewn each time a workpiece of that size is presented to the sewing machine.

Abstract: An electronic control device for industrial sewing machines, which includes a microprocessor, a programmable fixed value memory, a read/write memory, a display and an entry keyboard. In order to be able to quickly and easily change the program according to which the sewing machine operates, the non-volatile read/write memory is arranged in a cassette provided with plug connector elements. The control device is provided with a cassette receptacle which includes plug receptacle elements which are formed and arranged to correspond to the plug connector elements.

Abstract: A lower thread drawing-out device for a computerized sewing machine, the device having a cup-shaped loop taker with a surrounding wall. The loop taker is rotatable in a timed relation with a vertical reciprocation of the needle to catch the upper thread to concatenate with the lower thread and thereby form lock stitches. A bobbin is arranged in the loop taker so as to form a space between the bobbin and the loop taker surrounding wall. A lower thread drawing out element having a free end in the space is arranged so that when a lower thread is wrapped around the bobbin and extends to a needle, the free end contacts the lower thread at a location. The lower thread drawing out element is rotatable relative to the loop taker. The lower thread is movable transversely at the contact location relative to the lower thread when extended and in response to a rotation of the element relative to the loop taker, thereby compensating for biasing of the lower thread.

Abstract: An input device for a sewing machine is partially provided in a portable unit connectable to a sewing machine. Efficiencies are achieved by relying on input portions present in the sewing machine. The portable input device includes control portions for inputting a stitch pattern, test running a stitch pattern, modifying a stitch pattern, writing a stitch pattern, and reading a stitch pattern. When the portable input device is coupled to the sewing machine, the stitch patterns may be executed.

Abstract: A pattern selecting device for a sewing machine is disclosed in which a display means is provided. The display means includes a visible cursor movable past indicia means in response to operation of a search means. When a desired indicia is designated by the cursor, input means are used to register the selection. A display drive means is responsive to registration of a predetermined number of symbols selected for presentation on the display means to cause the display means to represent a stitch pattern stored in the memory and corresponding to the predetermined number of symbols.

Abstract: If a predetermined pattern to be stitched exceeds a maximum amplitude amount available in a sewing machine, such a pattern is divided into appropriate shapes, and the divided shapes are stored in an electronic memory as pattern forming elements to be sized within the maximum amplitude amount. The pattern forming elements are classified into a first pattern group which is symmetrical with respect to a central basic line, a second pattern group which is formed at a left or right side of the central basic line, and a third pattern group which is asymmetrical with respect to the central basic line. The pattern forming elements are used in common to some of other predetermined patterns, and when those are selectively combined, the predetermined pattern may be produced into a stitched pattern.

Abstract: A sewing machine having associated modules which can be inserted .[.at will.]. and which are interchangeable in a guide of the housing of the machine. The front side of the plate-shaped modules is visible in the inserted condition of the module and is provided with stitch symbols to which are assigned numbers. On the inside of the modules are arranged memories, preferably in connection with .[.a microprocessor, which are in connection with.]. the microprocessor of the sewing machine when the modules are inserted. By means of keys and a display, the number corresponding to the desired stitch sort can be selected and the control data from the memories of the module will be recalled in the microprocessor of the sewing machine and then used for operation of the sewing machine. .[.