ePosition the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.

R

a

c

b

aWrong side of fabric

bFold of hem

cPresser foot guide

fPress the “–” side of the stitch width key to adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem, and then sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide.

a

Rb

c

aNeedle

bNeedle drop point

cFold of hem

CAUTION

●Slowly turn the handwheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

Memo

If the needle is incorrectly positioned, the stitching results will be as shown below. Correct each result as described below.

●If the needle catches too much of the hem fold

The needle is positioned too far to the left. Press the “+” side of the stitch width key to adjust the needle position so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.

3

ab

aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

●If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is positioned too far to the right. Press the “–” side of the stitch width key to adjust the needle position so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.

ab

aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

●For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch length and width” (page 40).

gRemove the basting stitching.

ab

aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

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