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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE ........3 BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1) ........Name of Parts ............3 Straight Stitch ............25 Standard Accessories ..........4 To sew ................ 25 To sew from the edge of thick fabric ......25 Securing seam ............ - Page 4 Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine UTILITY STITCHES AND MONOGRAMMING (Mode 4) ....... DECORATIVE STITCHES Selecting a Letter Style ........66 (Mode 3) ....Programming a Monogram ........67 Buttonholes ............42 Editing a Monogram ..........68 Sensor buttonholes ..........
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Page 5: Know Your Machine
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts Foot Pressure Dial Thread Take-up Lever Thread Guide Quick Reference Board Speed Control Lever Retractable Thread Guide Bobbin Winder Spindle Bobbin Winder Stopper LCD Screen 10. -
Page 6: Standard Accessories
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Standard Accessories 1. Zigzag Foot A (comes attached to the machine) 2. Overedge Foot C 3. Rolled Hem Foot D 4. Zipper Foot E 5. Satin Stitch Foot F 6. Blind Hem Foot G 7. -
Page 7: Getting Ready To Sew
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply Turn off the power switch. Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. -
Page 8: Function Buttons
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Function Buttons Thread cutter button Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads. The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads. Thread Cutter Signal NOTES: The auto thread cutter will work well with normal sewing threads #30 or finer. - Page 9 Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Mode button: Press this button to select the desired mode. Letter style button: Press this button to change the letter style of monogram. Memory/recall button: Press this button to register or recall programmed pattern combinations.
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Page 10: 12 Pattern Selection Buttons
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine 12 Pattern selection buttons Press these buttons to select the desired pattern. In the direct selection mode (Mode 1), patterns number 01 to 10 can be directly selected by pressing the corresponding button. -
Page 11: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter. -
Page 12: Changing The Presser Foot
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot. Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. Wrong foot can cause the needle to break. -
Page 13: Variety Of Presser Feet And Their Uses
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses Zigzag foot A: This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for various stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is designed to achieve firm and neat seam results. -
Page 14: Winding The Bobbin
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. Hook Cover Plate Release Button... -
Page 15: Winding The Bobbin
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Winding the bobbin Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide post from behind. Thread Guide Post Pass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk. Bobbin Winding Tension Disk Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. -
Page 16: Inserting The Bobbin
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Inserting the bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. Thread Bobbin Holder Guide the thread into notch (A) on the front of the bobbin holder. -
Page 17: Threading The Machine
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the up/down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar from behind. - Page 18 Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Threading the Machine (continued) Draw the thread down and around the tension dial from the right to the left. Pull the thread up to insert it between the tension disks and under the loop of the check spring.
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Page 19: Automatic Needle Threader
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Automatic Needle Threader Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing the up/down needle button twice. Turn the power switch off. Lower the presser foot. Up/Down Needle Button Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go. -
Page 20: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Raise the Presser Foot Lifter. Hold the needle thread with your finger and press the up/down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. Needle Thread... -
Page 21: Changing Needles
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Changing Needles Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. 1 Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. -
Page 22: Balancing Thread Tension
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Balancing Thread Tension Correct tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric. For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Foot Pressure
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Adjusting the Foot Pressure The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on fine synthetics and elastic fabrics. Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine fabrics. -
Page 24: Selecting The Sewing Mode
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Selecting the Sewing Mode On the LCD screen, the mode number and the following information are displayed: Stitch Pattern Recommended Thread Tension Recommended Foot Stitch Width Stitch Length Recommended Foot Pressure... -
Page 25: The Help Button
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine The Help Button Pressing this button will show alternative applications of the selected pattern when the pattern 01, 08, 09, 10 (Mode 1), or 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 or 22 (Mode 3) has been selected. -
Page 26: Customizing Machine Settings
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference. Turn the power switch on while pressing the memory button and the LCD screen will show the machine setting window. -
Page 27: Basic Stitches (Mode 1)
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1) Straight Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate. -
Page 28: Changing Sewing Direction
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Changing sewing direction: Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam. Press the up/down needle button a few times until the needle falls on the end of the seam. -
Page 29: Adjusting The Needle Drop Position
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position can be altered by pressing the stitch width adjusting button. Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to move the needle bar to the right. -
Page 30: Variety Of The Straight Stitches
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Variety of the straight stitches Straight stitch with left needle position Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics. Lock-a-Matic stitch Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. -
Page 31: Basting
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Basting Machine Setting Pattern: Thread tension:1-3 Presser foot: Darning foot P-2 Foot pressure: 1 Feed dog: Dropped The basting stitch is used to hold fabric layers together during fitting. Lower the feed dog Set the foot pressure dial at “1”. -
Page 32: Zigzag Stitch
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Zigzag Stitch Machine Setting Pattern: Thread tension:3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics. -
Page 33: Variety Of Overcasting Stitches (Modes 1 And 3)
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Variety of Overcasting Stitches (Modes 1 and 3) Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine Setting Pattern: Thread tension:3-7 Presser foot: Overedge foot C Foot pressure: 3 Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew. -
Page 34: Knit Stitch
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Variety of Overcasting Stitches (continued) Knit stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 3) Thread tension:3-7 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 3 This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. -
Page 35: Zipper Sewing
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Zipper Sewing Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zipper foot E Foot pressure: 3 To attach the zipper foot E Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder. -
Page 36: To Sew
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine To sew Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8“) fold. place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place. - Page 37 Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together. Basting Zipper Tap Re-attach the zipper foot E with the left pin.
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Page 38: Rolled Hem
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Rolled Hem Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D Foot pressure: 3 To sew: Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 3/8”) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8”) in width. -
Page 39: Patchwork And Quilting (Mode 2)
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine PATCHWORK AND QUILTING (Mode 2) Patchwork Angle scale on the needle plate You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired angles without marking, by using the unique angle scales on the needle plate. -
Page 40: Stitch In The Ditch With The Even Feed Foot
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Stitch in the ditch with even feed foot The even feed foot is extremely effective when stitching in the ditch on patchwork quilts. To attach Remove the foot holder. Attach the even feed foot to the presser bar with the lever over the needle clamp screw and secure it with the thumb screw. -
Page 41: Quilting Bar For The Zigzag Foot
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Quilting bar for the zigzag foot Machine Setting Pattern: 01 (Mode 1) Thread tension:2-6 Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Foot pressure: 2 Reduce the foot pressure to “2” for better maneuverability of bulky material. -
Page 42: Clasp Stitch
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Clasp stitch Machine Setting Pattern: 70 (Mode 2) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 2-3 You can bind the thick quilt layers together with the clasp stitch. -
Page 43: Programming French Knots
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Programming French Knots Example: Combination of the patterns 19 and 12. Select the Mode 2. Select the pattern 19. Press the memory button. Select the pattern 12 Press the memory button. -
Page 44: Utility Stitches And Decorative Stitches (Mode 3)
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine UTILITY STITCHES AND DECORATIVE STITCHES (Mode 3) Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes 11 Sensor (Square) BH This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot. -
Page 45: Sensor Buttonholes
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Sensor buttonholes Machine Setting Pattern: 11 (Mode 3) Thread tension:1-5 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 NOTES: Buttonholes 11 and 13 to 17 are sensor buttonholes. The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R. - Page 46 Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. 1 Buttonhole Lever NOTE: If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever, the LCD screen will show a warning and the machine will stop after a few stitches.
- Page 47 Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn. Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first. Then it goes back to the starting point with straight stitch.
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Page 48: Double Layer Buttonhole
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Double layer buttonhole To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of Step 1 buttonhole over the previous stitches. After the buttonhole is finished, simply start the machine again. -
Page 49: Changing Buttonhole Width
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Changing buttonhole width Press the stitch width adjusting button and the adjusting window opens. Press on “+“ to increase the buttonhole width. Press on “—“ to decrease the buttonhole width. Stitch Width Adjusting Button... -
Page 50: Automatic Buttonhole
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Automatic buttonhole Machine Setting Pattern: 12 (Mode 3) Thread tension:1-5 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all the way out. - Page 51 Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine To sew Depress the foot control to sew the left side up to the required length of the buttonhole. Stop the machine and press the reverse button. 4 Required Length 5 Reverse Button Start the machine again.
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Page 52: Button Sewing
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Button Sewing Machine Setting Pattern: 08 (Mode 1) Thread tension:3-7 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Feed dog: Dropped Unthread the needle thread. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters both holes in the button. -
Page 53: Darning
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Darning Machine Setting Pattern: 18 (Mode 3) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Foot pressure: 3 Pull the button holder to the rear. Place the garment under the foot. -
Page 54: To Sew A Shorter Darning
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine To sew a shorter darning To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4”), first stop the machine after sewing the required length, then press the reverse button. The required length has been determined. -
Page 55: Tacking
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Tacking Machine Setting Pattern: 19 (Mode 3) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. -
Page 56: Eyelet
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Eyelet Machine Setting Pattern: 20 (Mode 3) Thread tension:3-6 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. To sew Depress the foot control to sew. -
Page 57: Blind Hem
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Blind Hem Machine Setting Pattern: 04 or 05 (Mode 3) Thread tension:1-4 Presser foot: Blind hem foot G Foot pressure: 3 Select the pattern 04 for woven fabrics or pattern 05 for elastic fabrics. -
Page 58: Changing Needle Drop Position
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Changing needle drop position Press the stitch width adjusting button. The LCD screen shows the left needle position from the guide in millimeters. Press on “—“ to move the needle to the right. -
Page 59: Shell Tucking
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Shell Tucking Machine Setting Pattern: 06 (Mode 3) Thread tension:6-8 Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Foot pressure: 3 Increase the needle thread tension to “6-8”. Fold and stitch on the bias. -
Page 60: Twin Needle Sewing
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Twin Needle Sewing NOTES: When you sew patterns with the twin needle, press the twin needle button and test the stitches first before you begin to sew. Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing. - Page 61 Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine To sew Select a pattern. Press the twin needle button The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm. Twin Needle Icon Maximum Width (3.0)
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Page 62: Programming A Pattern Combination
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Programming a Pattern Combination One cycle sewing with the auto-lock stitch Select the desired pattern. Press the memory button. Press the locking stitch button. NOTE: No further patterns can be memorized after pressing the auto-lock button. -
Page 63: Pattern Combination With Auto Thread Cutting
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Pattern combination Example: Programming the patterns 23 and 25. Select the pattern 23 in the Mode 3. Press memory button. Select the pattern 25. Press memory button. NOTE: Set the thread tension at 1-4, foot pressure at 3 and use the satin stitch foot F when sewing the programmed pattern combination. -
Page 64: Elongation Sewing
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Elongation Sewing Patterns number 21-28 in the Mode 3 can be elongated. Example: Pattern 23 Select the pattern 23. Press the elongation button. Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the original pattern length. -
Page 65: Sewing The Pattern Combination From The Beginning
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning If you have to stop sewing the pattern combination and wish to sew it over again, press the memory button to sew the pattern combination from the beginning. -
Page 66: Editing Program
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Editing Program Uniform stitch adjustment (Modes 2 and 3 only) The stitch width and length of the programmed stitch patterns can be uniformly altered. Example 1: To alter the stitch width of the programmed patterns 36, 37 and 36 in the Mode 3. -
Page 67: Custom Stitch Adjustment (Mode 2 And 3 Only)
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Custom stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only) The stitch width and length can be individually altered for each pattern in the programmed combination. Example: To alter the stitch width and length of a single... -
Page 68: Monogramming (Mode 4)
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine MONOGRAMMING (Mode 4) Selecting a Letter Style You can select Block and script Style letters. Press the letter style button to choose one of the following: Block Block (European accented letters) -
Page 69: Programming A Monogram
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Programming a Monogram Example: To program “R&B” Select the Mode 4. Select the letter “R” (pattern 28). Press the memory button. The letter “R” will be memorized. Select the pattern “&” (pattern 64). -
Page 70: Editing A Monogram
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Viewing a Long Text The LCD screen only shows 8 characters of a monogram at a time. If the entire text is not displayed, press the edit button or help button to scroll the text. -
Page 71: Care And Maintenance
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine CARE AND MAINTENANCE Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc. -
Page 72: Cleaning The Hook Race And Feed Dog
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained on this page. -
Page 73: Replacing The Light Bulb
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING: Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb. The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it. To remove: Remove the setscrew. -
Page 74: Problems And Warning Signals
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Problems And Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Warning Sign Cause Try this Connect the foot control and restart The power is turned on without the foot control the machine. - Page 75 Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Try this Warning Sign Cause Elongation is applicable only The elongation button is pressed when a to satin stitches. pattern that cannot be elongated has been selected. The power is turned on again after auto Press the Thread cutter button thread cutting has been interrupted.
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Page 76: Troubleshooting
Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Cause Condition Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread Page 15 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. breaks. Page 20 3. The needle is bent or blunt. - Page 77 Janome Memory Craft 6500 Instruction Manual Janome Sewing Machine SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS The stitch numbers 17 and 18 in the MODE 2 and 58 and 59 in the MODE 3 are extender stitches, they are not blind hem stitches. When one of these stitches is memorized after a stitch, straight stitches will be inserted after the memorized stitch so that the base line of the stitch can be lengthened.
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