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SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
•
Topstitching
Set the Machine
Stitch
I
1
I
Stitch selector
Top
thread tension
control
2 to 6
Stitch length
control red
zone
Straight foot
or
Zigzag foot
The Stitch
and Its Uses
Topstitching
emphasizes
the
lines
of
your
garment
and
keeps
seams
and
edges flat and crisp.
Accent
suits
or
blouses
with
one or
two
rows
of
topstitching
around
the
outer
edges of cuffs,
lapels or collars.
Here's How
1.
2.
3.
Lower
the presser foot.
Keep
the edge of the fabric
next
to
the
right
edge
of the
presser
foot.
Evenly
guide
the fabric
along this
edge to
produce
an even row
of
topstitching
3/8'"
from
the edge.
NOTE:
You
can
easily
adjust
your
needle
from
center
to left for
topstitching
without
moving
your
fabric
from
under
the
zigzag presser foot.
Left Needle Position
Stitch selector
©
Use
Left
Needle
Position
for
more
control
while
topstitching
or
edge
stitching
difficult
fabrics.
NOTE:
Use
only
zigzag
presser
foot
for
Left
Needle
Sewing.
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