Learning how to set the machine for the different stitches
Learning how to set the machine for the different stitches 3
Stitch width dial
| Application | General sewing | Seams that stretch | Decorative stitching | Decorative stitching | Finishing hems | Seams in knit and stretch fabrics | Mending; elastic insertion | Decorative sewing; elastic insertion | Decorative stitching | Seams and seam finishes | Decorative stitching | Decorative stitching |
| Presser Foot | General | General | General | General | General | General | General | General | General | General | General | General |
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| Tension | Auto | Auto |
| Auto | 0.55.0Auto | 0.55.0Auto | Auto | |||||
| Stitch length | 0.55.0 |
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Model4212 | PATTERN | Straight stitch | Straight stretch stitch | Blind hem stitch | Reverse slant overedge stitch | Multi | Feather stitch | Overedge (shell) stitch | Overedge stretch stitch | Crescent stitch | Mountain stitch | ||
Model 4206
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Presser | Foot | General |
Stitch | width |
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Tension | Auto |
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Stitch length |
PATTERN | Straight stitch |
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General Decorative stitching
Auto
0.5 5.0
General Finishing hems
Auto2.5
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Blind stitchhem
Mending; elastic insertion | Decorative stiching | Decorative stitching |
General | General | General |
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Needle position selector dial
Stitch length Selector dial
Needle thread tension lever
AUTO 
Pattern selector dial
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IMPORTANT: For machine model 4212, always set the Stitch Length to 
for all STRETCH stitches to ensure the stitch forms properly.
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Stitch Selectors for the model 4206. | Stitch Selectors for the model 4212. |
IMPORTANT: It is easier to turn the pattern selector dial, if the Stitch width dial is in the Straight Stitch position and the needle is in highest position.
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