Chapter 2
Sewing Basics
SEWING ..............................................................................................44
Sewing a Stitch........................................................................................................44
■ Using the Foot Controller................................................................................................45
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................46
Sewing Curves.........................................................................................................46
Changing Sewing Direction.....................................................................................46
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less ...................................................................46
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics...................................................................................47
■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot.............................................................47
■ If the Fabric does not Feed..............................................................................................47
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics .....................................................................................48
Sewing Stretch Fabrics ............................................................................................48
STITCH SETTINGS...............................................................................49
Setting the Stitch Width ..........................................................................................49
Setting the Stitch Length .........................................................................................49
Setting the Thread Tension......................................................................................50
■ Proper Thread Tension....................................................................................................50
■ Upper Thread is Too Tight...............................................................................................50
■ Upper Thread is Too Loose..............................................................................................50
USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................................................51
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................51
Automatic Thread Cutting.......................................................................................52
■ Using the Knee Lifter.......................................................................................................53
Pivoting ...................................................................................................................53
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) .......................55
Locking the Screen ..................................................................................................55