TURNING A SQUARE CORNER
To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge, stop stitching with the needle tip piercing the fabric, when reaching the cornering guide
as shown. Raise the presser foot,
turn fabric. New stitching line will align with 5/8" seam guide on side of needle plate. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in new direction.
ZIGZAG STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial -
Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4
Stitch Length Control - Any number
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zigzag Needle Plate
This type of stitching greatly expands the use of your machine. This is the feature that enables you to overcast seams, blind hem, applique, button- hole, monogram, and make all the pretty embroidery designs by machine. Simply use the settings indicated in
the illustr_ion for the simple zigzag. Follow directions given in the follow- ing pages for more specific uses.
OVERCASTING
This is one of the more frequently used zigzag stitches in garment construc.
tion. You may, want to overcast
along the raw _edge of each seam allowance or fold the raw edge toward the garment and stitch.
Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished. Fig. 2 illustrates the folded edge stitch-
ed.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short of the outside edge. Raw or Worn edges of older garments can be overcast to prevent further raveling.
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