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Sometimes when you sew, you want to controt the fabric Vouself.
The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric.
To Put on the Darning Plate:
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1, Position the darning plate with the pins on the bottom,
2.Fit the darning plate pins into the needte plate holes. The feed dogs wilt show througl_ the darning plate holes.
Use the darning plate _n the foflowing
ways: Darning (P. 2__88) Button Sewing (P_ 333)
Top stitch i ng
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Stitch selector
Stitch fength con_.ro{ 6to t2
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The Stitch and Its Uses
TopstJtchmg emphasizes the lines of
your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp.
Accent suits or blouses w_th one or
two rows of topstitchmg around the outer edges of cuffs, lapels or collars.
Left Needle Position
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Stitch Setector
Here's How
Before sewing with the straight stitch foot. be sure the stitch selector dial ts set to the center needle position.
1.Lower the presser foot.
2_ Keep the edge of the fabric next to the right edge of the presser foot.
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