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STARTING TO SEW
Now that you are familiar
with the controls
on your machine
and with the accessories
pr, o vided for the machine,
you are ready to
start
to sew
with
your
sewing
machine,
Below are some good habits to follow each
time you sit down to sew:
1, Check
the needle-it
should be straight,
properly
set
and
sharp
on
the
point.
it should be the correct size for the fabric
and thread being used, Do not be afraid
to change your needle frequently.
Many
of
the new
fabrics
made
of
synthetic
blends
tend to
dull the
needles
more
easily than fabrics made of natural fibers,
.
.
.
Before
placing
the
material
on
the
machine, see that the ends of the threads
have been drawn about 3 -4 inches to the
rear of the machine,
Hold on to threads
during
the
sewing
of the first
3 or 4
stitches of the seam.
Test
the machine
stitch on a scrap of
fabric you plan to use, The fabric should
be double thickness, Adjust the machine
for
the
length
of
stitch
and
tension
suitable to your fabric,
Fabric should be placed under the presser
foot with the bulk of the material to the
left of the needle and the right edge of the
material placed on the 5/8" seam marking
on the needle plate when making a simple
seam.
5_
Run the machine at a slow even speed.
The more pressure
you put on the foot
control, the faster the machine will sew.
6.
Fasten each seam by back tacking at the
beginning and end of the seam.
7.
Always finish sewing each seam with the
needle at its highest point.
8.
Guide the fabric
gently with your hand in
front of the needle. Never pull or hold the
fabric
in such a way, that
the
normal
feeding
is altered.
,
When
turning the hand wheel manually,
always turn it toward you.
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