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product so that the stitch is completed.
Carefully pull out the fabric.
FIG. 47
7. Cut the threads to a suitable length for
the next seam.
FIG. 48
Changing direction
1. Stop sewing and turn the hand wheel
towards the front of the product so that the
needle is brought down into the fabric.
2. Bring up the presser foot.
3. Change the direction of sewing by
turning the fabric round the needle to the
required direction.
4. Bring down the presser foot and continue
sewing.
FIG. 49
Zigzag stitch
Type of stitch
Stitch selection dial
Top thread tension: 2 to 5
Zigzag foot
FIG. 50
Simple zigzag stitches are often used to
whipstitch hems, sew buttons, etc.
FIG. 51
Zip
Type of stitch
Stitch selection dial
Top thread tension: 2 to 6
Presser foot for zip
FIG. 52
1. Needle or tack the zip to the fabric and
put it under the presser foot.
2. Stretch back the threads and bring down
the presser foot.
3. Guide the edge of the presser foot along
the edge of the zip to sew the left side of
the zip.
FIG. 53
4. Turn round the fabric and sew the other
side in the same way.
FIG. 54
Rolled hem
Type of stitch
Stitch selection dial
Top thread tension: 2 to 6
Hem folder (optional)
FIG. 55
1. Fold the edge 2 times, about 0.25 mm,
length about 8 cm.
FIG. 56
2. Bring down the needle to the point where
the seam is to begin and then bring down
the hem foot.
3. Hold the top and underthread and sew 3
or 4 stitches.
FIG. 57
4. Put the folded part of the fabric in the eye
of the hem foot.
FIG. 58
5. Bring down the hem foot and sew. Lift up
the edge of the fabric to ensure smooth
feeding.
FIG. 59
6. Trim about 7 mm in the corner, as shown
in the gure to reduce the thickness.
FIG. 60
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