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Positioning the fabric
Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct
order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric
are aligned correctly.
aTurn on the machine.
bPress (Needle position button) once or
twice to raise the needle.
jNeedle position button
cPlace the fabric under the presser foot.
Memo
zIf the seam allowance is positioned on the
right side, sewing in a straight line is easier
and the extra fabric does not get in the way.
dWhile holding the end of the thread and the
fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel
toward you (counterclockwise) with your right
hand to lower the needle to the starting point
of the stitching.
eLower the presser foot lever.
aPresser foot lever
XThe fabric is now positioned to be sewn.
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