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4830 & 4832
Keeping seams straight
To keep seams straight, use one of the guide-
lines on the needle plate.
• The most commonly used line (1), the 5/8
Inch (1.6 cm) seam allowance, is extended
onto the slide plate.
Starting seam
Place fabric under presser foot 1/2 Inch (12
mm) from rear of fabric. Align the right edge
with one d the seam guidelines on the needle
plate. Lower the presser foot.
Backstitch to the edge of the fabric for by
pushing in the reverse button boated in cen-
tre of the stitch length dial. Hold button in
until stitching reaches edge of fabric.
Release push button for forward stitching.
Guiding and supporting fabric
• For tricot, and other similar synthetic knits,
apply gentle tension by holding the fabric at
the front and back d presser foot as you
sew. Do not pull fabric.
• For elasticated fabric, stretch lace, and
knits with an unusual amount d elasticity,
hold the fabric firmly In front and back d the
presser hot to stretch the seam as the
stitches are being placed.
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