Basic Stitches (Mode 1); Straight Stitch; Changing Sewing Direction; Securing A Seam - Janome Memory Craft 4900 QC Instruction Book

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BASIC STITCHES (MODE 1)

Straight stitch

Machine settings
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To sew
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam
guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the point
where you wish to start.
Pull the needle and bobbin threads toward the rear.
Lower the presser foot.
Depress the foot control to start sewing. Gently guide the
fabric along the seam guide line letting the fabric feed
naturally.

Changing sewing direction

Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabric
by pressing the up/down needle position button.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing
direction as desired. Lower the presser foot.
q Up/down needle position button
w Presser foot lifter

Securing a seam

For fastening the end of seam, press the reverse button
and sew several reverse stitches.
The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and
hold the reverse button.
Press the reverse button once when sewing the Lock-a-
Matic stitch (pattern 3) or locking stitch (pattern 4)
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the machine will lock the stitch off and stop
automatically.
Cut the thread by using the thread cutter.
The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next
seam.
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Zigzag foot A
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