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Straight Stitches
Top thread tension control
See page 17.
Stitch width control
z
'1" to obtain
uniform stitches.
Stitch selector
0
Presserfoot
f
*Straight or zigzag
_. foot
_NOTE: For most straight stitching, the I
straight foot will give you best control. You
may use the zigzag foot if you prefer.
Stitch length control
12 or orange range ._
NOTE: Always beoin your first stitches by
turning the hand wheel toward you to
lower the needle into the fabric.
* Choose this stitch to perform the following
tasks:
Sewing a Straight Seam
NOTE: Use the instructions that follow as
general rules for handling your
machine, regardless of the particular
stitch you are using.
1. Backtack (see page 22) by beginning
1/2 inch from the beggin!ng of the seam.
2. For 5/8 inch seam, line up the edge of the
fabric where the seam guide is marked.
3. Backtack at the end of each seam.
4. a. Turn the hand wheel to raise the needle
to its highest position.
b. Raise the presser foot by pushing the
presser foot lever up.
c. Pull the material toward the back or side
of the machine.
d. Use the thread cutter on the presser
foot release lever to cut off excess
threads.
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