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Useful Sewing Tips
Sewing tips
■ Trial sewing
Before starting your sewing project, we recommend sewing
trial stitches using thread and scrap fabric that are the same as
those used for your project.
While checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tension
as well as the stitch length and width according to the number
of fabric layers and the stitch that is sewn.
Note
• Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer
material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so
you should always sew a few trial stitches before
beginning your project.
• When sewing decorative satin stitch or satin stitch
patterns, there may be shrinking or bunching of
stitches, so be sure to use a stabilizer material.
■ Changing the sewing direction
a
When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the machine.
Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle is
up, press
(Needle position button) to lower the
needle.
b
Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric.
Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.
Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.
c
■ Sewing curves
Sew slowly while slightly changing the sewing direction to
sew around the curve. For details on sewing with an even
seam allowance, refer to "Sewing an even seam allowance"
on page 38.
When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select
a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch.
■ Sewing cylindrical pieces
Removing the flat bed attachment allows for free-arm sewing,
making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs
and pant legs.
a
Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.
b
Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the free arm,
and then sew from the top.
c
When you are finished with free arm sewing, install the
flat bed attachment back in its original position.
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