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■If the needle catches too much of the hem fold If the needle catches too much of the hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the “+” side of the stitch width adjustment key.

<Thick fabric>

<Normal fabric>

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a Wrong side of fabric

b Right side of fabric

■If the needle does not catch the hem fold

If the needle does not catch the hem fold, adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the “-” side of the stitch width adjustment key.

<Thick fabric>

<Normal fabric>

a Wrong side of fabric

b Right side of fabric

•For details on changing the stitch width, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 37).

lSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide.

mRemove the basting stitching and turn the fabric right side up.

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a Wrong side of fabric

b Right side of fabric

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