SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
• Topstitching
Set the Machine
Stitch
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Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Straight foot
Stitch selector
(Model 12614)
(Model 11607)
Stitch length
control red
zone
Zigzag foot
or
The Stitch and Its Uses
Topstitching emphasizes the lines of
your garment and keeps seams and
edges flat and crisp.
Accent suits or blouses with one or
two rows of topstitching around the
outer edges of cuffs, laoels or collars.
Here's How
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Lower the presser foot.
Keep the edge of the fabric next
to the right edge of the presser
foot.
Evenly guide the fabric along this
edge to produce an even row of
topstitching 3/8" from the edge.
Left Needle Position
Stitch selector
(Model 12614)
(Model 11607)
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Use Left Needle Position for more
control while topstitching or edge
stitching difficult fabrics.
NOTE: Use only zigzag
foot for Left
Sewing.
presser
Needle
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