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2. STARTING TO SEW
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Now that you are familiar
with
the controls
on your
machine
and with the accessories
provided
for the machine,
you are ready to
start
to
sew
with
your
sewing
machine.
Below are some good habits to follow
each
time you sit down to sew:
,
.
.
Check
the needle-it
should
be straight,
properly
set and
sharp
on
the
point.
It should
be the correct size for the fabric
and thread
being used. Do not be afraid
to change
your needle frequently.
Many
of the
new
fabrics
made
of
synthetic
blends
tend
to
dull
the
needles
more
easily than fabrics made of natural
fibers.
Before
placing
the
material
on
the
machine,
see that the ends of the threads
have been drawn about 3 - 4 inches to the
rear of the machine.
Hold on to threads
during
the
sewing
of the first
3 or 4
stitches
of the seam.
Test the
machine
stitch
on a scrap
of
fabric you plan to use. The fabric should
be double thickness.
Adjust the machine
for
the
length
of
stitch
and
tension
suitable to your fabric.
Fabric should be placed under the presser
foot with
the bulk of the material
to the
left of the needle and the right edge of the
material placed on the 5/8" seam marking
on the needle plate when making a simple
seam.
5.
Run the machine
at a slow even speed.
The more
pressure
you put
on the foot
control,
the faster the machine will sew.
6.
Fasten each seam by back tacking
at the
beginning
and end of the seam.
7.
Always finish sewing each seam with the
needle at its highest point.
8.
Guide the fabric gently with your hand in
front of the needle. Never pull or hold the
fabric
in such
a way that
the
normal
feeding
is altered.
9. When
turning the hand wheel
manually,
always
turn it toward you.
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