■If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching
The fabric may not feed when thick seams are being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as shown below. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot “J”) so that the presser foot remains level while sewing, allowing the fabric to be fed smoothly.
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b
aSewing direction
bMisalignment
aRaise the presser foot lever.
bAlign the beginning of stitching, and then position the fabric.
cWhile holding zigzag foot “J” level, hold the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever.
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aPresser foot holding pin (black button)
dReleasebutton).the presser foot locking pin (black
XThe presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed.
•After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to its normal operation.
CAUTION
●The thickness of fabric differs depending on the fabric type. If the fabric is forcefully pushed, the needle may break or bend.
Sewing thin fabrics
When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly.
If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material 2 under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric.
When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.
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aStabilizer material or paper
Sewing stretch fabrics
First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric.
In addition, a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch.
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aBasting
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