=Straight Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 0
oUse the Seam Guides
/Cornering guide
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Top thread tension controi 2 to 6
Stitch length controt orange
zone
Strelch Stltch
H: Straight foot
NOTE; Best sewing results are
obtained with the straight stitch foot, but the z_gzag
foot will also provide acceptable resutts.
Before sewing with the straight stitch
foot, always set the stitch width
control to 0 to avoid breakmg the needle.
1, Raise the presser foot.
2. Raise the needte to its highest
posit{on.
3.Place the edge of the fabr{c next
to a stftchmg guide line on the
needle plate (5/8" ts most common).
4.Draw the threads toward the back and lower the presser foot.
5.Press the foot control.
6.Hold the fabric loosely and gently guide it along the guide line, so that it feeds naturally,
Do not force the fabric or try to pul_ it tight.
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7. At the beginnmg and end of seam, you may want to reverse to lock the stitch.
8.Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric,
9, Cut the threads.
The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure seam
width. The lines are 1/8" apart, wtth the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked,
= Turn a Square Corner
/!Cornering
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To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge:
1. Stop stitching and lower the
needle by turning hand wheel toward you when the fabric edge
facmg you tines up with the cornering guide, as shown,
2, Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to fine the edge with the 5/8" seam guide.
3, Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new d_rectlon.
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