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e
Raise the presser foot lever to check that the
side cutter is securely attached.
f
Pass the upper thread under the side cutter,
and then pull it out toward the rear of the
sewing machine.
g
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching"
(page 47
h
Make a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in
the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.
a 2 cm (3/4 inch)
).
1
i
Position the fabric in the side cutter.
The cut in the fabric should be positioned over
the guide plate of the side cutter.
a
a Guide plate
Memo
If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the
fabric will not be cut.
j
Lower the presser foot lever, and then start
sewing.
A seam allowance is cut while the stitching
is sewn.
Memo
If the stitching is sewn in a straight line
63
, the seam allowance will be about 5
mm (3/16 inch).
1
a 5 mm (3/16 inch)
The side cutter can cut as much as one layer
of 13-oz. denim.
After using the side cutter, clean to remove
any lint or dust.
If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric,
use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to
the cutting edge of the cutter.
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