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fAdjust the stitch width until the needle slightly
catches the fold of the hem.
aNeedle drop point
When you change the needle drop point, raise
the needle, and then change the stitch width.
aStitch width
If the needle catches too much of the hem
fold
The needle is too far to the left.
Press to decrease the stitch width so that
the needle slightly catches the fold of the
hem.
aWrong side of fabric
bRight side of fabric
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
The needle is too far to the right.
Press to increase the stitch width so that
the needle slightly catches the fold of the
hem.
aWrong side of fabric
bRight side of fabric
• For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch
width” (page 58).
gSew with the fold of the hem against the
presser foot guide.
hRemove the basting stitching.
aWrong side of fabric
bRight side of fabric
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