UTILITY STITCHES
bUse the numeric keys to type in the
For stitches 01 through 09, the stitch can also
be selected by using the numeric keys to type in
a 
(OK key).
XAfter the entered number appears in the center of the screen, the stitch is selected.
Example
•For the numbers of the various stitches, refer to the stitch pattern plate and “Stitch Settings” (page 138).
•If the first number (tens when entering two-
digit numbers, ones when entering
numbers) was incorrectly entered, press 
(Cancel/clear key) to erase the entered
number.
•If an incorrect
fIf necessary, specify the setting for automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length, etc.
•For details on sewing with each of the utility stitches, begin on page 76.
Note
zWhen a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen. Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and then select the desired stitch again.
Memo
zFor details on adjusting the stitch width and length, refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length” (page 59).
■To select a different stitch
Check the icon in the
The current mode is indicated.
To select a stitch in the same mode as the current one
•In the utility stitch mode, simply type in the number for the desired stitch.
•In the decorative stitch mode and character
stitch mode, press 
(Cancel/clear key) to cancel the stitch, and then type in the
number for the desired stitch.
•However, if the currently selected stitch was sewn at least one time, typing in a stitch number switches to the new stitch, even if the previous stitch was not canceled.
Memo
zPatterns can be combined by selecting a different decorative stitch while a stitch is selected. For details, refer to “Saving patterns” (page 130).
To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one
•After selecting a different mode, type in the number for the desired stitch. (Refer to steps e on pages 72 through 74.)
When switching from the utility stitch mode to the decorative stitch or character stitch mode or the other way around, all stitches that have been selected are erased so that a new stitch can be selected. In order to prevent stitches from incorrectly being erased, the following confirmation message appears.
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