SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Straight Stitches
•Straight Stitch
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Set the Machine
Slitch S'Li|ch seteclor
Top thread tension
conl[ol 2 to 6 Stitch length
control red
Slra_ght toot Zigzag loot

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6.
Raise the presser toot.
Raise the needle to its highest
position.
Place the edge of the fabric next to
a stitching guide line on the needle
plate _5t8"" is most common).
Draw the threads towards the back
and lower the presser foot.
Press the loot control.
Hold the fabric loosely, and gently
guide it along the guide line, so
that it reeds naturally.
Do not force the tabric or try to pu!!
7. At the end ot the seam, you may
want to reverse to lock the stitch.
8. Raise the presser foot and remove
the fabric.
9. Cut the threads.
oUse the Seam Guides
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Cornering Guide
The seam guides on the needle plate
are there to help you measure seam
width. The lines are 1/8-apart, with
the 5/8- and 7/8- lines marked.
,D Turn aSquare Corner
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To turn asquare corner 5/8- from the
fabric edge:
1. Stop stitching and lower the needle
by turning hand wheel toward you
when the tabnc edge lacing you
lines up with the comenng guide, as
shown.
2. Raise the presser foot and turn the
fabric to line the edge with the 5/8-
seam guide.
3. Lower the presser foot and begin
stitching in the new direction.