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Straight Stitches []_ [_ and []
When you turn on your machine, it is auto-
matJcally set to sew a straight stitch
o Straight Stitch
Set the Machine
10
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Th read te nsion
2to5
H: Straight
stitch foot
The Stitch and its Uses
You can use your basic straight stitch in
many ways besides just sewing a straight
seam. Three common uses for the straight
stitch are:
PintucMng
Quilting
Topstitching
ALl are discussed _n this section.
To sew a strmght stitch:
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6.
Raise the presser foot.
Raise the needle to its highest position.
Place the edge of the fabric next to a
stitching guide line on the needle plate
{5/8" Jsmost common).
Draw the threads towards the back and
lower the presser foot,
Press the foot controt.
Hotd the fabric loosely and gently guide it
atong the guide t_ne, so that it feeds
naturally.
Do not force the fabric or try to pull it
tight,
7. At the end of the seam, you may want to
reverse to loci{ the stitch.
8. When you stop sew'rag, the needle will
automatically rise to its highest pos=tion.
9. Raise the presser foot and remove the
fabric,
10. Cut the threads,
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