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SECTION I!1.STRAIGHT STITCH
SEWING
Straight Stitch
(_) Stitch selector:
(_) Stitch width:
(_) Stitch length:
(_ Needle thread tension:
(_ Presser foot A:
(_ Presser foot H:
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Red zone
2to6
Zigzag foot
Straight stitch foot
NOTE:
When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to use
center needle position. Otherwise the needle may strike
the sewing foot and possibly break.
. Starting to sew
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a
seam guide line on the needle plate (5/8" (1o6cm) is most
common),, Lower the needle to the point where you want
to start. Lower the presser foot and pull the threads
toward the back. Depress the foot control, Gently guide
the fabric along a seam guide line letting the fabric feed
naturally.
, Finishing sewing
To fasten the ends of a seam, press the reverse stitch
control and sew several reverse stitches. Raise the
presser foot., Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the
back and cut them with the thread cutter. The threads are
cut in a proper length for the next seam.,
Use the Seam Guides
The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover plate
help you measure seam width°
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance
between the middle needle position and the seam
allowance line.
O Middle needle position
(_) Edge of fabric
(_) Needle plate guide lines
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Turn a Square Corner
Cornering guide
To turn a square corner 5/8" (1.,6cm) from the fabric edge.
1. Stop stitching and lower the needle by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise.,
2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line the
edge with the 5/8" (1 o6 cm) seam guide.,
3,, Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new
direction°
Line up the fabric edge facing you with the cornering
guide shown.
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