Straight Stitch Sewing; Straight Stitch; Straight Stitch With Auto-Lock Stitch (Pattern No. 3, 4) - Singer 9985 Instruction Manual

STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING

Straight stitch patterns should be selected to suit
the type of fabric being sewn. Left needle position
(No.2) is most suited for sewing light weight
fabrics.
No. 1. Center needle position
No. 2. Left needle position
No. 3. Center needle with built-in reverse stitch
No. 4. Left needle with built-in reverse stitch
General Purpose Foot (A)
A. Straight Stitch
1. Position the fabric under the presser foot and
lower it.
2. Hold the upper thread loosely and start sewing.
Place hand lightly on the fabric while sewing.
3. When you reach the end of seam, stop sewing.
4. Press the thread cutter button.
B. Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch
(Pattern No. 3, 4)
1. Position the fabric under the presser foot and
lower it.
2. Hold the upper thread loosely and start sewing.
Machine will sew 4-5 stitches forward and sew
4-5 stitches backward and continue sewing
forward.
3. When you reach the end of seam, press the
reverse button.
Machine will sew a few stitches backward
and sew a few stitches forward and stop
automatically.
4. Press the thread cutter button.
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