SEWING THE STITCHES

hInsert the bobbin case in its original position, and then attach the needle plate cover.

iAfter reinstalling the needle plate cover, select any of the straight stitches.

Memo

When using the straight stitch needle plate, all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches. You cannot change the needle position using the width display.

Always secure the needle plate before inserting the bobbin case into its original position.

CAUTION

Selecting other stitches will cause an error message to be displayed.

Slowly rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) before sewing and make sure that the needle is not contacting the straight stitch foot and straight stitch needle plate.

jInsertfoot. needle and attach the straight stitch

aNotch

bPin

kStart sewing.

*After sewing, make sure to remove the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot, and reinstall the regular needle plate, the needle plate cover and the presser foot “J”.

Memo

To prevent puckering on fine fabrics, use a fine needle, size 75/11, and a short stitch length. For heavier fabrics, use a heavier needle, size 90/14, and longer stitches.

BastingaSelect and attach presser foot “J”.

bPress the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches, then continue sewing.

Memo

When you use the basting stitch for gathering, do not use a reinforcement stitch at the beginning; you should lift the presser foot, rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), pull up the bobbin thread and pull a length of top and bobbin thread out from the rear of the machine.

You can set the stitch length between 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 30 mm (approx. 1-3/16 inches)

aBetween 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 30 mm (approx. 1-3/16 inches)

cSew while keeping the fabric straight.dEnd the basting with reinforcement stitches.

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