SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING

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The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch, and also has a stretch stitch

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The higher the number, the longer the stitch. "0" means no feed.

To select Stretch Stitches, set this control at • position.

NOTE: When you select decorative 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 blue section around this control. These are recommended zones of stitch length and are colorcoded to the stitches pictured on the stitch indicator panel.

Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

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be in the detent position between S and L (Vposition) for most materials. Depending upon the type of fabric used, you may need to adjust this control to match forward stitches of stretch sewing with reversemotion stitches.

To shorten stretch stitches, turn the control slightly toward "S". To lengthen, turn toward "L"+

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385. 17622 specifications

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