SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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d
Position the side cutter so that the side
cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the
presser foot holder, and then lower the
presser foot.
a Notch in presser foot holder
b Pin
→ The side cutter is attached.
e
Make a cut of approximately 20 mm
(approx. 3/4 inch) in the fabric.
a 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch)
f
Position the fabric so that the right side of
the cut is on top of the guide plate and the
left side of the cut is underneath the presser
foot.
a Guide plate (lower knife)
b Presser foot
g
Thread the needle manually and pull out a
long section of the upper thread. Pass it
below the presser foot and pull it out in the
fabric feed direction.
a Presser foot
b Upper thread
h
Start sewing.
→ A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn.
Memo
If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the
fabric will not be cut.
a
b
a
a
b
Note
If the width has been adjusted, turn the hand-
wheel by hand to check that the needle does
not touch the side cutter. If the needle touches
the side cutter, it might cause the needle to
break.
b
a