SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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c
Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by
50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) (see page
45).
aUpper thread
bBobbin thread
cAbout 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches)
d
Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to
the seam line, then trim excess thread
leaving 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches).
aSeam line
b10 to 15 mm (approx. 3/8 inch to 9/16 inch)
cAbout 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches)
e
Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the
desired amount of gather, then tie the
threads.
f
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
g
Sew on the seam line and remove the
basting stitch.
Flat Fell Seam
Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges
neatly.
a
Select and attach presser foot “J”.
b
Sew the finish line, then cut half of the seam
allowance from the side on which the flat
fell seam will lie.
* When the automatic thread cutting and automatic
reinforcement stitching are preset, reinforcement
stitches will be sewn automatically at the beginning
of sewing. Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”
button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the
thread automatically at the end of sewing.
aAbout 12 mm (approx. 1/2 inch)
bWrong side
c
Spread the fabric out along the finish line.
aFinish line
bWrong side
d
Lay both seam allowances on the side of the
shorter seam (cut seam) and iron them.
aWrong side