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Zigzag stitches
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Stitch width control Stitch selector
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Stitch length control
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Models with stitch width control
The simple zigzag stitching enables you to do
many exciting things with your sewing
machine. Beyond basics, you'll use this stitch
to applique, embroider and monogram.
Unlike the straight stitch, the zigzag stitches
have a side-to-side width as well as a stitch
ength. You will find ideas for many zigzag
operations on following pages. You can
create an exciting variety of zigzag stitches
by adjusting stitch width and length controls
(see the chart below).
Extra wide zigzag for heavy fabrics or
those that fray -- set width at 5.
Wide zigzag for double layers, like
hemming -- set width at 4.
Medium zigzag for most construction
seams - set width at 2 - 3.
Narrow zigzag for light fabrics, barely
shows -- set width at 1.
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Models without stitch width control
By rotating the stitch selector, it is possible to
choose six different widths of zigzag.
These are illustrated on the dial which will
produce the various zigzag widths as shown
in the diagram.
The stitch selector can be turned in
succession with ease within the zigzag stitch
'range. Use this feature to make decorative
patterns.
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