SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches
Straight Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch | Stitch selector |
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Use the Seam Guides
Cornering Guide
Top thread | tension | Stitch | length |
control 2 to | 6 | control | red |
x_ |
| z°n_ |
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Straight foot | Zigzag foot |
1.Raise the presser foot,
2.Raise the needle to its highest position.
3.Place the edge of the fabric next to a stitching guide line on the
needle plate (5/8" is most common).
4, Draw the threads towards the back and lower the presser foot.
5.Press the foot control.
6.Hold the fabric loosely and gently guide it along the guide line, so that it feeds naturally.
Do not force the fabric or try to pull it tight.
7.At the end of the seam, you may want to reverse to lock the stitch.
8.Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric.
9.Cut the threads,
The seam guides on the needle plate are there to help you measure seam
width. The lines are 1/8" apart, with the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked.
Turn a Square Corner
To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge:
1.Stop stitching and lower the needle by turning hand wheel toward you when the fabric edge facing you lines up with the cornering guide, as shown,
2.Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line the edge with
the 5/8" seam guide.
3, Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction.
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