Decorative Stitch Combinations; Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns - Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book

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Decorative Stitch Combinations

q Stitch Pattern:
w Thread tension dial:
e Presser foot:
To combine two units of pattern 16 and 17.
z Sew pattern 16 and press the auto-lock button while
sewing the second unit. The machine will stop
automatically when the second unit is completed.
q Auto-lock button
x Select stitch pattern 17. Press the auto-lock button
and start sewing.
c Machine will sew one unit of pattern 17 and stop
automatically.
v Repeat the procedure above.

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

The sewing results of the stretch patterns may vary
depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing
speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.
Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you
wish to use.
If stretch patterns are distorted, correct it with the feed
balancing dial.
q Feed balancing dial
Stretch stitch pattern
If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed balancing dial
in the direction of "+".
If the pattern is drawn out, turn the feed balancing dial in
the direction of "–".
Evenness of tacking
If the stitch does not meet start position, turn the feed
balancing dial in the direction of "+".
If the stitch does not meet return position, turn the feed
balancing dial in the direction of "–".
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16 and 17
3 to 6
Satin stitch foot F