Straight Stitches
Straight Stitch
Set the Machine
St Itch sr_lector
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Use the Seam Guides
Cornering Guide
Stitch length
Top thread tension control 6 to 12
control 2 to 6 | /S_ |
Straight | toot | Zigzag | toot |
NOTE_ Best sewing results are
obtained with the strmght stitch foot, but the zigzag
foot will also provide acceptable results.
Before sewing with the straight stitch foot, be sure the stitch selector dial is set to the center needle position,
I.Raise the presser foot.
2.Rinse the needle to its highest pos_t_on.
3.Place the edge of the fabric next
to a stitching guide line on the needle plate (5/8" is the most common}.
4.Draw the threads towards 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 pull it t_ght.
7.At the end of the seam, you may want to press the reverse lever to lock the stitch,
8.Raise the presser foot and remove the fabNc+
9.Cut the threads,
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.
o Turn a Square Corner
To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge:
1, Stop stitching and lower the
needle by turmng hand wheel toward you when the fabric edge
facing you lines up w_th the cornering 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 m the new direction.
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