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KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT
To keep seams straight, use one of the
guidelines on the needle plate. The most
commonly used line (1) is extended onto
the slide plate. The crosslines (2) serve
as guides when stitching square corners.
TURNING SQUARE CORNERS
To turn a square corner, use crosslines on
slide plate.
Line up fabric with extended guidelines
on needle plate and stitch seam, slowing
speed as you approach corner.
When bottom of fabric reaches corner-
ing crosslines (2) on slide plate, stop
stitching.
Be sure needle is down in fabric_
Raise presser foot slightly. Turn fabric,
bringing bottom edge in line with guide_
line (1).
Continue stitching seam.
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USING THE SEAM GUIDE (IV)
For extra help in keeping seams straight,
particularly for very narrow or very wide
seams, use the seam guide which comes
with your machine,.
To attach the seam guide, place screw of
seam guide into the hole in the bed of the
machine, on the right side of slide plate (1),.
Line up the straight edge of the guide with
the needle plate guideline for desired
seam width and tighten screw,.