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Basic Stitching
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching.
CAUTION

Basting

aAttach zigzag foot "J".
• For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
bSelect stitch 6.
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching"
(page 51).
cStart sewing.
• For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 55).

Basic stitching

aBaste or pin together the fabric pieces.
bAttach zigzag foot "J".
• For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
cSelect a stitch.
•
For details, refer to "Selecting stitching"
(
page 51
).
Stitch Name Pattern Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)] Presser

Foot
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Basting stitch 6Temporarily securing
0.0
(0)
0.0-7.0
(0-1/4)
--
J
Straight stitch
(left needle
position)
1Basic stitching and sewing
gathers or pintucks (left baseline/
reverse stitching)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2-5.0
(1/64-3/16)
2Basic stitching and sewing
gathers or pintucks (left baseline/
reinforcement stitching)
Straight stitch
(center
needle
position)
3Basic stitching and sewing
gathers or pintucks (center
baseline/reverse stitching)
3.5
(1/8)
Triple stretch
stitch
4Reinforcing seams and sewing
stretch fabrics 0.0
(0) 1.5-4.0
(1/16-3/16)

●Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may

occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
JJ