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Straight Stitches
o Straight Stitch
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Sat the Machine
Stitch w=dth
control 0
Top thread tens|on
control 2 to 6
H: Straight foot
NOTE:
Stitch length
control orange
zone
Stretch Stitch
Best sewmg results are
obtained with the straight
stitct! foot, but the zigzag
foot wilt also provide
acceptable results.
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Before sewing with the straight stitch
foot, always set the stitch width
control to 0 to avoid breaking the
needle.
t. Raise the presser foot,
2. Rmse the needle to its highest
posit{on,
3. Place the edge of the fabric next
to a stitching guide tine on the
needle plate (5/8" is most
common).
4. Draw the threads toward the back
and lower the presser foot.
5. Press the foot control
6. Hold the fabnc loosely and gently
guide it along the guide line, so
that It feeds naturally.
Do not force the fabric or try to
pul{ it tight.
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7. At the beginning and end of
seam, you may want to reverse to
lock the stitch,
8. Rmse the presser foot and remove
the fabric.
9. Cutthe threads.
= Use the Seam Guides
._/ Cornering guide J
The seam guides on the needle plate
are engraved to help you measure seam
wtdth, The lines are 1/8" apart, with
the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked.
• Turn a Square Corner
To turn a square corner 5/8" from the
fabric edge:
1. Stop stitching and lower the
needle by turning hand wheel
toward you when the fabric edge
facing you lines up with the
cornermg guide, as shown.
2. Raise the presser foot and turn
the fabric to line the edge with
the 5/8" seam guide.
3. Lower the presser foot and begin
st{tching m the new direction.
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