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The zigzag stitch is one of the most useful and versatile
stitches.
It is used for overcasting, mending, appliqué, and also
used as a decorative stitch.
NOTE:
Use interfacing when sewing on stretch fabrics such
as knit, jersey or tricot.
Zigzag Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 06 or 07
w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7
e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
q w
e
q
w
e
Altering the stitch width
Press the mode key q until the cursor w appears under
the stitch width value.
Press the “+” sign on the value set key to increase the
stitch width.
Press the “–” sign on the value set key to decrease the
stitch width.
q Mode key
w Cursor
e Value set key
r Stitch width
The stitch width of pattern 06 can be changed without
changing its center needle position (M) t.
t Center needle position
The stitch width of pattern 07 can be changed without
changing its right needle position (R) y.
y Right needle position
t
Altering the stitch length
Press the mode key q until the cursor w appears under
the stitch length value.
Press the “+” sign on the value set key to increase the
stitch length.
Press the “–” sign on the value set key to decrease the
stitch length.
q Mode key
w Cursor
e Value set key
r Stitch length
w
e
r
r
q
y