Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly.
aTurn on the sewing machine.
The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected.
bPress 
(“Needle Position” button) once or twice to raise the needle.
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a“Needle Position” button
cPlace the fabric under the presser foot.
•If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side, sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way.
dWhile holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching.
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eLower the presser foot lever.
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aPresser foot lever
XThe fabric is now positioned to be sewn.
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zTo adjust the pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric, refer to “Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot” (page 43).
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