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Free-motion position (3.5)
When using the free-motion/darning foot, the presser
foot needs to be in the free-motion position.
1.
Disengage the IDT
2.
Attach the free-motion/darning foot and select a
stitch.
3.
To engage the free-motion position, move the presser
foot lift up and push the switch (A), on the underside
of the lift, towards you until it snaps into place.
Release the lift and it will be set in the free-motion
position.
4.
Test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric with the
batting or stabilizer you will use. If necessary,
increase thread tension for your desired result.
5.
Start to sew.
6.
To disengage the position, push the lift slightly
upwards and the switch (A) away from you until it
snaps into place.
For 4.2: See page 2:15 for instructions on how to free-
motion sew with the 4.2.
Buttonholes
select your buttonhole. Make sure that the IDT
disengaged. To ensure good results, start by sewing a test
sample on a scrap piece of the fabric with the stabilizer
you will use.
The direction of the stitches being sewn will be indicated
on the screen by an arrow next to the buttonhole.
Sensormatic buttonhole
When you sew a buttonhole with the sensormatic
buttonhole foot, adjust the slit length so that
it is slightly larger than the size of the button.
1.
Snap on the sensormatic buttonhole foot 5A.
2.
Plug the cord into the socket (B) found to the left
above the needle area.
3.
Use the ruler on the lid to measure your button. Set
the slit length using the left and right arrow buttons
on the wheel.
4.
Make sure that the red arrow lines up with the
marking on the foot (C).
5.
Start sewing by pressing the foot control.
6.
The arrows on the graphic display will show when
each part of the buttonhole is sewn and in which
direction. The columns will be sewn in the same
direction.
7.
The buttonhole will be completed automatically. You
can repeat the buttonhole as many times as you wish
by pressing the foot control.
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