Using The Seam Guides; Turning A Square Corner; Centimeter/Inch Quick Measurements - ELNA eXcellence 740 Manual

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Using the Seam Guides

The seam guides are marked on the needle plate, free
arm and hook cover plate.
The seam guides for 1/4", 3/8" and 5/8" are also marked
on the front of the needle plate.
1 Seam guides on the front of the needle plate
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance
from the center needle position in millimeters and inches.
2 Center Needle Position
The cornering guides are very useful when turning a
square corner.
3 Cornering guides
The angle scales on the needle plate are useful for
patchwork piecing.
4 Angle scales

Turning a square corner

To maintain a 5/8˝ seam allowance after turning a square
corner, use the cornering guide on the needle plate.
5/8"
Stop sewing when the front edge of fabric reaches the
cornering guide lines.
3 Cornering guide
Lower the needle by pressing the up/down needle button.
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Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric 90 degrees.
Lower the presser foot, and begin stitching in the new
direction.

Centimeter/Inch Quick Measurements

Use this handy tool located on the machine base for
quick measurements.
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