Singer M1000 - Turning Square Corners; Basic Zigzag and Overcasting Stitches

Turning a Square Corner
Stop stitching at the corner of the fabric.
Lower the needle by turning the handwheel
counterclockwise.
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric
0
counterclockwise 90 .
Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in
the new direction.
Basic Zigzag
Stitch selector: G,H,I
Needle thread tension: 2 to 5
The zigzag stitch is one of the most common
and versatile stitches.
It can be a utility stitch for hemming, over-
casting, mending and darning.
It can also be used for appliques or as a
decorative stitch.
Select a pattern, which is suited for your
sewing needs from the 3 patterns available.
Overcasting with zigzag stitch
Stitch selector: H,I
Needle thread tension: 2 to 5
Finish raw edge of the fabric to prevent it
from ravelling.
Start overcasting about 1/8''(0.3 cm) inside
the raw edge of the fabric.
The stitches on the right should just clear the
fabric edge.
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