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k Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.

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aNeedle drop point

When you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width.

Stitch width

aThick fabric b Normal fabric

If the needle catches too much of the hem fold

If the needle catches too much of the hem fold,

press to adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold.

<Thick fabric>

<Normal fabric>

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If the needle does not catch the hem fold

If the needle does not catch the hem fold,

press to adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold.

<Thick fabric>

<Normal fabric>

a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric

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￿For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 61).

l Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide.

m Removefabric. the basting stitching and reverse the

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aWrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric

a Wrong side of fabric

b Right side of fabric

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