d Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached.
e Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine.
f Select a stitch.
•For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51).
g Make a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.
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a2 cm (3/4 inch)
h Position the fabric in the side cutter.
The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter.
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aGuide plate
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If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will not be cut.
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i Lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing.
A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn.
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If the stitching is sewn in a straight line
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, the seam allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch).
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a5 mm (3/16 inch)
The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of
After using the side cutter, clean to remove any lint or dust.
If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric, use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter.
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