Chapter 2Sewing Basics

SEWING ..............................................................................................38

Sewing a Stitch..................................................................... ...................................38
Using the Foot Controller................................................................................................39
Using the Knee Lifter.......................................................................................................40
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................40
Sewing Curves............................................................................ .............................40
Changing Sewing Direction............................................................ .........................40
Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less...................................................................40
Sewing Heavyweight Fabric ....................................................................................41
If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot...........................................................41
If the Fabric Does Not Feed............................................................................................41
Sewing Lightweight Fabric ...................................................................................... 41

ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS.......................................................... 42

Adjusting the Stitch Width ......................................................................................42
Adjusting the Stitch Length ..................................................................................... 42
Adjusting the Thread Tension......................................................... .........................43
Correct Thread Tension...................................................................................................43
Upper Thread Is Too Tight..............................................................................................43
Upper Thread Is Too Loose.............................................................................................43

USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................................................43

Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................ 43
Automatic Thread Cutting.................................................................... ...................44
Locking the Screen.................................. ................................................................45