SEWING BASICS
Useful Sewing Tips
Various ways to achieve better sewing results are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing.
Trial sewing
After a stitch is selected, the machine automatically sets the stitch width and length for the stitch that was selected.
However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be achieved. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length and width. Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of fabric layers sewn, perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project.
Changing the sewing direction
aWhen stitching reaches a corner, stop the sewing machine.
Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the
needle remained up when the machine
stopped sewing, press 
(needle position button).
bRaisefabric.the presser foot lever, and then turn the Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.
cLowersewing.the presser foot lever and continue
a
aPresser foot lever
Sewing curves
Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve.
When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch.
Sewing thick fabrics
■If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot
Raise the presser foot even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. (At this time, the presser foot lever is not secured.)
CAUTION
●The thickness of fabric differs depending on the fabric type. If the fabric is forcefully pushed, the needle may break or bend.
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