Utility Stitches
108
Attaching Tape or Elastic
1
Select a straight stitch and attach zigzag
foot “J”.
2 Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/
16 inch), and loosen the upper thread
tension to 2.0. (page 61, page 62)
3 Sew two rows of straight stitches on the
right side of the fabric, then pull the
bobbin thread to create the necessary
gather.
4 Place the tape over the gather, and hold it
in place with basting pins.
a Tape
5 Select a stitch.
6 Sew over the tape (or elastic).
7 Pull out the straight stitch threads.
Gathering
Use on waists of skirts, sleeves of shirts, etc.
1 Select a straight stitch and attach zigzag
foot “J”.
2 Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 5/
32 inch) and the thread tension to
approximately 2.0 (weaker tension).
3 Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by
50 mm (approx. 2 inches). (page 41)
4 Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel
to the seam line, then trim excess thread
leaving 50 mm (approx. 2 inches).
a Seam line
b 10 to 15 mm (approx. 3/8 inch to 9/16 inch)
c About 50 mm (approx. 2 inches)
• For details on stitch patterns, refer to “Stitch
Chart” on page 273.
• Be sure that neither automatic reinforcement
nor automatic thread cutting is
selected.
• Before sewing the straight stitch, rotate the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and
pull up the bobbin thread. Holding the top and
bobbin thread, pull a length of thread out from
the rear of the machine. (Be sure that the
presser foot is raised.)
a
CAUTION
• Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin, or any
other objects, during sewing. The thread could tangle or
the needle could break, causing injury.
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