Start Sewing Straight Stitch - IKEA SY Manual

START SEWING
Straight stitch
Choose the straight stitch by turning the stitch selector dial to either A, B
or C. You can adjust the stitch length by choosing the slots in between A, B
and C. The thread tension should be from 2-6. Make sure the presser foot is
properly attached (page 21).
1. Move the needle upwards by turning the hand wheel towards you. Lift
up the presser foot and feed the fabric underneath. Turn the hand wheel
towards you to move the needle down to the place on the fabric where
you want to start sewing. Lower the presser foot. Make sure that the top
thread and bobbin thread are pulled towards the back of the machine
under the presser foot.
2. Press the foot control carefully and start sewing. Secure the thread by
pressing the reverse button at the same time as you press the foot control
to sew a few stitches backwards. Then release the button and continue to
sew forwards.
3. If you want to change direction, at a corner for example, leave the
needle in the fabric. Then lift the presser foot and turn the fabric round
the needle. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
4. When you have finished, secure the end of the seam (see point 2). Lift
the fabric and pull it about 15 cm backwards. Cut the threads with the
thread cutter, leaving them the right length for when you start sewing the
next seam.
TIP! Try sewing on a scrap of fabric first to adjust any settings if necessary
before using the "proper" fabric. You can also use the sewing guidelines on
the needle plate to make sure you sew a straight seam.
Foot Stich Thread
tension
1
3
ENGLISH
2
4
15