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NOTE:
• Tapering function cannot be applied when using a
stitch pattern combination, twin needle, dual feed
foot, or straight stitch needle plate.
• The tapering length varies depending on the
stitch pattern and its tapering shape. Make a test
stitch on an extra piece of the fabric to check the
tapering length.
• If you press the reverse button while sewing or the
machine is stopped, it will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop. The tapering size
will not be memorized.
• If you stop the machine while sewing, and change
the stitch width, center needle position or stitch
length, the machine will start tapered sewing from
the beginning.
Example: To taper the stitch pattern H5.
Select stitch pattern H5. Press the tapering key q.
The dialog box will open.
q Tapering key
Select the shape of the tapering for the beginning and
the end of the stitch patterns by pressing the tapering
shape keys.
The keys on the top half w are for tapering the beginning
of the stitch pattern r.
The keys on the bottom half e are for tapering the end of
the stitch pattern t.
The numbers in the tapering shape keys indicate the
degree of tapering. You can apply the tapering alignment
from left, center or right. The beginning and end of the
stitch patterns can be aligned separately.
In this example, select the right-aligned 30° taper key y
for the beginning of the stitch pattern i.
Select the center-aligned 90° taper key u for the end of
the stitch pattern o.
Press OK key to apply the tapering.
Start the machine and sew to the required length, then
press the auto-lock button.
The machine will sew the selected taper end, and sew
the auto-lock stitch and stop.
Tapering
You can taper the beginning and end of the decorative
stitch patterns to create tapered corners and points.
The tapering can be applied to the stitch patterns as
shown.
Applique Heirloom
Quilt Satin
Decorative Long
To sew the same size tapering
When nished sewing, a conrmation message will
appear.
Press OK key and start the machine to sew another layer
of tapering in the same size.
To sew the next layer of tapering stitch in a different size,
press the X key and sew. Start the machine and sew to
the required length, then press the auto-lock button.
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NOTE:
To remove the tapering function, press the same stitch
pattern key.