STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
■Changing Sewing Direction
1Stop the machine at the point where you want to change direction with the needle still in the fabric.
2Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its new direction using the needle as a pivot.
3Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the new direction.
■Finishing Sewing
You can use stitching to lock the threads at the end of the seam or to strengthen a stitch.
1Stitch to the end of the seam and stop.
2Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch backwards for 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the end of the fabric.
■Removing the Material from the Machine
1Stop the machine.
Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that the thread
2Lift the presser foot and pull the fabric out gently to the left hand side.
3Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the left hand side of the machine
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4To prepare the machine for the next seam, pull about 10 cm (4 inch) of thread through the toes of the presser foot toward the back of the machine.
■Top Stitching and Stretch Materials
You can use a straight stitch for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics.
You can use a triple stretch stitch for sewing stretch fabrics.
Zigzag Stitching
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■Zigzag Stitch
Turn the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing.
We recommend that you sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of zigzag stitches. (This acts as a reinforcement stitch.)
■Satin Stitch
Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in the “F” range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). The Satin Stitch can be used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch length in the “F” range, and set the stitch width dial between 0 and 5.
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