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When you turn on your machine, it is auto-
matically set to sew a straight stitch (pattern
10
).
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Straight Stitch
Set the Machin
Press
Thread tension
2 to 6
To sew a straight stitch:
7.
At the end of the seam, you may want
H Straigt
1.
Raise the presser foot.
to reverse to lock the stitch.
foot
2.
Raise the needle to its highest position.
8.
When you stop sewing, the needle will
3.
Pautomatically
rise to its highest position.
r
3.
Place the edge of the fabric next to a
stitching guide line on the needle plate
9.
Raise the presser foot and remove the
A: Zigzag foot
(5/8" is most common),
fabric.
4.
Draw the threads towards the back and
10. Cut the threads.
The Stitch and Its Uses
lower the presser foot.
You
can use your basic straight stitch in
5.
Press the foot control.
many ways besides just sewing a straight
6.
Hold the fabric loosely and gently guide
seam.
Three common uses for the straight
it along the guide line, so that it feeds
stitch are:
naturally.
Pintucking
Do not force the fabric or try to pull it
Quilting
tight.
Topstitching
All are discussed in this section.
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