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Zig-zag stitch
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
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1
2
3
4
5
5
4
3
2
1
0
Zig-zag No. 2
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Zig-zag stitch
for all fabrics
for neatening edges
for decorative work
Stitch selection
· press the appropriate button (zig-zag)
On-screen
· presser foot
· basic settings (length and width)
Altering the stitch width (A)
5.5
the width can be altered while you sew
>
wider
narrower
<
Altering the stitch length (B)
the length can be altered while you sew
shorter
longer
Satin stitch
dense (shorter) zig-zag stitch = filled in zig-zag
Oversewing edges (C)
· guide edge of fabric under the center of the presser
foot
· needle goes into fabric on one stroke and over the
edge of the fabric on the next stroke
· do not select too wide a width or too long a stitch –
the edge should lie flat and not roll
· use darning thread for fine fabrics
TIP
Oversewing edges with zig-zag
· if edges roll, use Vari-overlock stitch No. 3 and foot No. 2
Embroidery with satin stitch
· adjust the stitch width as you sew for new effects
Zig-zag
A
B
A zigzag stitch with
altered stitch width
B zigzag stitch with
altered stitch length
C fabric edges finished
with zigzag stitch
5
C
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