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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches
o Straight Stitch
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Set the Machine
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
A: Zigzag foot
H: Slralgh! loot
Stitch w_dth
control 0
Slitch tength
controt red
Zone
2
Stretch Stitch
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NOTE Best sewing results are
obtained with the straight
stitch loot, but the zigzag toot
witf also provide acceptable
results.
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Betore sewing with the straight stitch
loot, always set the stitch width control
to 0 to avoid breaking the needle,
1. Raise the presser toot.
2. Raise the needle to its highest
position.
3. Place the edge of the fabric next to
a stitching guide line on the needle
plate (5t8"" is most common).
4. Draw the threads towards the back
and lower the presser toot.
5. Press the foot control.
6. Hold the fabric loosely, and gently
guide it along the guide line, so that
it leeds naturally.
Do not force the fabric or try to puit
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At the beginning and end of the
seam, you may want to reverse to
lock the stitch.
Raise the presser toot and remove
the fabric.
Cut the threads,
• Use the Seam Guides
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Comenng guide
The seam guides on the needle plate
are engraved to help you measure
seam width. The lines are 1t8"" apart,
with the 5/8"" and 7/8 °" lines marked.
• Turn a Square Corner
guide
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 labric edge facing you
lines up with the cornering guide,
as shown.
2. Raise the presser toot and turn the
fabric to line the edge with the 5f8""
seam guide.
3. Lower the presser foot and begin
stitching in the new direction.
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