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| seam | width | is 5/8". | So these lines are | |
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Cornering Guide | Also the cross lines are "cornering | guides" to | |||
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help when turning a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge. (For details on cornering, see page 29. )
PRESSER FOOT LEVER
Presser foot lever has a two position lift. In order to place heavy fabric under the presser foot or to change the presser foot raise the presser foot lever to its maximum upward position as shown.
BUTTONHOLE CONTROL
This control is used in making bar tacked
buttonholes with two control settings.
Detailed instructions are given on page 51.
PRESSURE REGULATOR
Presser foot pressure is vital for straight seams, uniform stitch length, even handling of both layers of fabric. To adjust pressure; use Pressure Regulator which is situated inside the face cover. Then to increase pressure, turn the dial clockwise (or vice
versa). Just remember.., for lightweight fabric, more pressure; for heavy fabric, less
pressure.
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