SEWING THE STITCHES
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■ Changing the Needle Position (Left
or Middle Needle Position Stitches
Only)
When you select left or middle needle position
stitches, you can use and in the L/R Shift
display to change the position of the needle. Match
the distance from the right edge of the presser foot to
the needle with the L/R Shift, then align the edge of
the presser foot with the edge of the fabric during
sewing for an attractive finish.
a L/R Shift
Example: Left/Middle needle position stitches
■ Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on
the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover
(with Mark)
While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the
16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) mark on the needle plate
or bobbin cover (with mark) depending on the
needle position (left or middle (center) needle
position stitches only).
For stitches with a left needle position
(L/R Shift: 0.00 mm)
a Seam
b Presser foot
c Centimeters
d Inches
e Needle plate
f 16 mm (5/8 inch)
For stitches with a middle (center) needle position
(L/R Shift: 3.50 mm)
a Seam
b Presser foot
c Inches
d Bobbin cover (with mark)
e 16 mm (5/8 inch)
12.0 mm
(approx.
15/32 inch)
8.5 mm
(approx.
21/64 inch)
6.5 mm
(approx.
1/4 inch)
5.0 mm
(approx.
13/64 inch)
• Stitch Q-01 will not permit using the L/R
Shift function.
a
b
c
d
e
f