Chapter 2

Sewing Basics

SEWING ..............................................................................................

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Sewing a Stitch........................................................................................................

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Using the Multi-Function Foot Controller .......................................................................

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Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................

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Sewing Curves.........................................................................................................

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Changing Sewing Direction.....................................................................................

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Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less ...................................................................

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Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics...................................................................................

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If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot .............................................................

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If the Fabric does not Feed ..............................................................................................

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Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener.............................................................................

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Sewing Lightweight Fabrics .....................................................................................

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Sewing Stretch Fabrics ............................................................................................

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STITCH SETTINGS...............................................................................

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Setting the Stitch Width ..........................................................................................

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Setting the Stitch Length .........................................................................................

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Setting the Thread Tension......................................................................................

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Proper Thread Tension ....................................................................................................

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Upper Thread is Too Tight...............................................................................................

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Upper Thread is Too Loose..............................................................................................

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USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................................................

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Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................

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Automatic Thread Cutting.......................................................................................

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Using the Knee Lifter...............................................................................................

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Pivoting ...................................................................................................................

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Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) .......................

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Needle Position – Stitch Placement.........................................................................

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Locking the Screen ..................................................................................................

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Checking the Needle Location in the Screen...........................................................

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