STITCH LENGTH CONTROL
The stitch length control regulates the length of the stitch you select. THE HIGHER THE
The number on stitch length control indicates the approximate number of stitches per inch.
The stitch setting you use will be determined by the thickness of the fabric you are sewing.
A longer stitch setting should be used for thicker fabric or more layers of fabric. The middle range of the control is the 12 stitch per inch range which is the most commonly used.
Recommended stitch length settings are indicated in three colors. The colors are
The red marking _ between 0 and 24 is the setting used for the shortest stitches such as in satin stitching.
REVERSE STITCH LEVER
It is best to begin and end seams with a few stitches taken in reverse. This is called back tacking. Back tacking fastens the ends of the seams firmly and prevents raveling.
When reverse stitching is needed, push down the lever and hold there during sewing.
The fabric will immediately start feeding backwards and seam will be fastened.
STITCH MODIFIER
When using stretch stitches and making
buttonholes, you may need to make use of
the stitch modifier. This regulates the
movement of the fabric backwards and forwards to produce perfect stitches on fine or thick fabrics.
The .stitch modifier should be in neutral notched position for most materials.
Stitch length control
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Reverse stitch lever
Stitch modifier
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