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Straight Stitches
Straight Stitch
Set the Machine
StItch sr_lector
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Stitch length
Top thread tension control 6 to 12
control 2 to 6 /S_
Straight toot Zigzag toot
NOTE_
Best sewing results are
obtained with the strmght
stitch foot, but the zigzag
foot will also provide
acceptable results.
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Before sewing with the straight stitch
foot, be sure the stitch selector dial is
set to the center needle position,
I. Raise the presser foot.
2. Rinse the needle to its highest
pos_t_on.
3. Place the edge of the fabric next
to a stitching guide line on the
needle plate (5/8" is the most
common}.
4. Draw the threads towards 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
pull it t_ght.
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9.
At the end of the seam, you may
want to press the reverse lever to
lock the stitch,
Raise the presser foot and remove
the fabNc+
Cut the threads,
Use the Seam Guides
Cornering Guide
The seam guides on the needle plate
are there to help you measure seam
width. The lines are 1/8" apart, with
the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked.
o Turn a Square Corner
To turn a square corner 5/8" from the
fabric edge:
1, Stop stitching and lower the
needle by turmng hand wheel
toward you when the fabric edge
facing you lines up w_th the
cornering 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
stitching m the new direction.