SOLAC SW8220 Mode D'emploi page 20

- Hints: If the thread is caught and you cannot remove the fabric, rotate
the hand wheel back and forth slightly to make it easier to remove the
thread and the fabric.
WHEN REVERSE STITCHING
- The machine will sew in reverse only while the reverse lever is pushed
down.
VARIOUS TYPES OF SEWING
Straight stitch
Fine stitches Coarse stitches
if you want to change the stitch while sewing
- 1. Stop the machine, rotate the hand wheel toward you counter
clockwise, and move the take-up lever and the needle to their highest
position.
- CAUTION: Do not turn the pattern selector dial while the machine is
running or while the needle is in the fabric. Doing so can result in the
machine damage.
Blind Stitch
Normal presser foot
Hemming
Sewing cuffs, etc.
WHEN CHANGING SEWINGDIRECTION
1. OFF: Stop the sewing machine placing the sped knob to "Foot pedal
position"
2. Lower the needle by turning the hand wheel toward you (counter
clockwise) to insert the needle into the cloth.
3. Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.
4. Rotate the fabric.
5. Lower the presser foot lifter to begin sewing again.
Buttonhole sewing
Presser foot for buttonhole
sewing
Sew around the buttonhole
2. Turn the pattern selection dial to align with the mark indicating the
desired stitch.
- Hints: Stitches can be used when sewing two layers of fabric too. The
straight stitch is best when you are sewing soft fabrics or silks.
When sewing tubular items
- Slide tubular items like sleeves and trouser legs over the arm so you
can sew them.
- Hints: It is helpful to remove the auxiliary table when you sew tubular
items like sleeves.
Zigzag stitch
Normal presser foot
Finishing the end of the fabric
(overcast stitching).
Applique
Patchwork, etc