SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING
Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
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The stitch length control regulates the length ofstitch, and also has a stretch stitch
setting.
The higher the number, the longer the stitch.
"0" means no feed.
To select Stretch Stitches, setthis control at • position.
NOTE: When you selectdecorative stitches (green) or built-in buttonhole (blue),
make sure that you do not set the stitch length control at • position.
Study the red, green, brown and bluesection around this control. These
are recommended zones of stitch length and are colorcoded to the
stitches pictured on the stitch indicator panel.
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To select Stretch Stitches, set this control at •
position.
be in the detent position between S and L (Vposition)
for most materials. Dependingupon the type of fabric
used, you may need to adjust this control to match
forward stitches of stretch sewingwith reversemotion
stitches.
To shorten stretch stitches, turn the control slightly
toward "S". To lengthen, turn toward "L"+
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Smock ing stretch
Rickrack stretch