Janome JP760 manual Using the seam guide lines, Turning square corners

	Using the seam guide lines
	The seam guides on the needle plate help you to
	measure seam allowances.
w	NOTE:
	The number indicates the distance from the center
	needle position.
		q Guide lines
		w Center needle position
q		Number	15	20	4/8	5/8	6/8
		Distance	1.5	2.0	1.3	1.6	1.9
		(cm)
		Distance			1/2	5/8	3/4
		(inch)

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Turning square corners

To turn a square corner 5/8" (1.6 cm) from the fabric

edge:

When the fabric edge facing you lines up with the cornering guide as illustrated, stop stitching and

lower the needle by turning the handwheel towards you.

Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line the edge with the 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) seam guide.

Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction.

qCornering guides

Sewing from the edge of thick fabric

The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position.

This is helpful when starting sewing from the extreme edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem.

q	Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you
	wish to start sewing.

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Lower the foot while pushing in the black button. The foot will be locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping.

The foot will be unlocked after sewing a few stitches. q Black button

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