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SECTION III - Basic Sewing
How to Select a Stitch
q
Select stitches 1 - 0 in Direct Mode by touching the
corresponding key.
w Select stitches in the 3 Digit Mode by pressing
“MODE” key and then the 3 corresponding keys.
Set-up your machine according to the LCD screen.
See page 13.
Straight Stitch
When the machine is turned on, it is automatically set to
sew a straight stitch in the center needle position
(Exception: Quick Resumption Mode. See page 14).
The straight stitch is used to sew a seam in woven
fabrics. The straight stitch can also be used for gathering,
basting, sewing in a zipper, pintucks, rolled hems and
twin needle hems.
NOTE: Test sew a swatch of fabric and check thread
tension. Adjust tension dial if necessary.
See page 18.
Starting To Sew
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a
seam allowance line on the needle plate.
Pull the threads under the foot towards the back and
lower the presser foot.
Press the foot control or “START/STOP” key. Gently
guide the fabric along the seam allowance line letting the
fabric feed naturally.
Press the “START/STOP” key or remove foot from foot
control to stop sewing.
NOTE: Close the side storage compartment before
sewing.
Finishing Off a Seam
To fasten the threads at the beginning or end of a seam,
press and hold the “Reverse” key q.
OR
To lockstitch threads at the beginning or end of a seam,
press the “Auto-Lock” key w before sewing begins or
when reaching end of sewing.
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