SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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■ Aligning the fabric with the seam guide
This adjustable screw-on seam guide helps you to
sew an accurate 6.5mm,13mm or 16 mm (approx.
1/4,1/2 or 5/8 inch) seam from the edge of the
fabric.
a
Select a straight stitch with the middle
(center) needle position (Ex. , ).
b
Insert the thumbscrew on the seam guide in
the screw hole to the right of the needle plate.
a Screw hole for seam guide
b Thumbscrew
c
Slide the seam guide to match the desired
seam mark with the center of the screw, and
then securely tighten the thumbscrew.
d
Guide the right edge of a fabric lightly against
the seam guide with your hands while sewing.
■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and
the Straight Stitch Foot
The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch
foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle
needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch
needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing
thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend
to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate
during sewing. The straight stitch foot is perfect to
reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics. The small
opening on the foot provides support for the fabric
as the needle travels through the fabric.
a
Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise
the presser foot and turn the main power to
OFF.
b
Remove the flat bed attachment.
c
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you.
a Needle plate cover
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