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= Straight Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 0
Top thread tension
controi 2 to 6
H: Straight foot
Stitch length
controt orange
zone
Strelch Stltch
NOTE;
Best sewing results are
obtained with the straight
stitch foot, but the z_gzag
foot will also provide
acceptable resutts.
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Before sewing with the straight stitch
foot, always set the stitch width
control to 0 to avoid breakmg the
needle.
1, Raise the presser foot.
2. Raise the needte to its highest
posit{on.
3. Place the edge of the fabr{c next
to a stftchmg guide line on the
needle plate (5/8" ts most
common).
4. Draw the threads toward the back
and lower the presser foot.
5. Press the foot control.
6. Hold the fabric 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 beginnmg and end of
seam, you may want to reverse to
lock the stitch.
8. Raise the presser foot and remove
the fabric,
9, Cut the threads.
o Use the Seam Guides
/ Cornering guide
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The seam guides on the needle plate
are engraved to help you measure seam
width. The lines are 1/8" apart, wtth
the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked,
= Turn a Square Corner
/!Cornering
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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
facmg you tines up with the
cornering guide, as shown,
2, Raise the presser foot and turn
the fabric to fine the edge with
the 5/8" seam guide.
3, Lower the presser foot and begin
stitching in the new d_rectlon.