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SEWING
Next to each stitch or sewing technique described in this section of the
manual is a chart showing the recommended settings and presser foot.
See sample of the chart to the right.
The recommended settings are also shown on the display, but might
need adjustment to fit a special technique.
Note: Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discolor-
ation on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This discolor-
ing may be very difficult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim
fabric in especially red and blue often contain a lot of excess dye. If you
suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess
dye, always pre-wash it before sewing to avoid the discoloring.
Note: For best sewing result, use the same thread on top and bobbin. If
sewing with specialty/decorative threads, use regular sewing thread in
the bobbin.
Note: When sewing in light weigt fabrics, always use stabilizer under
the fabric. This is to make sure the fabric feed correctly and that the
stitches are formed correctly.
Start to Sew – Straight Stitch
Set your machine for straight stitch (see chart to the right).
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric under it, next to a
seam allowance guide line on the needle plate or bobbin cover.
Place the top thread underneath the presser foot.
Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Bring
the threads toward the back and lower the presser foot. Press
the foot control. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide
letting the machine feed the fabric (A).
Note: Do not forget to bring up the bobbin thread before start-
ing to sew (see page 10.)
To secure the beginning of a seam, press and hold the reverse
lever. Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the reverse lever and
the machine will sew forward again (B).
Change Sewing Direction
To change sewing direction, stop the machine and turn the
handwheel toward you to bring the needle down into the fabric.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction
as desired. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the
new direction.
Finish Sewing
Press and hold the Reverse lever and sew a few stitches in reverse when you reach the end of the seam. Release the button and sew
forward again to the end of the seam. This will secure the seam so the stitches don't unravel.
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, pulling the
threads to the back.
Pull the threads up and into the thread knife so that the threads are cut the proper length and your needle won't come unthreaded when
you start the next seam.
A
A. Stitch
B. Presser foot
C. Thread tension
Set up for straight stitch
A
3-5
B
C
3-5
B
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