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Using Seam Guides
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the
distance from the center needle position and the
guide line.
The numbers in front are centimeters.
The numbers in back are fraction of an inch.
Number
10 15 20 3/8 4/8 5/8 6/8
Distance (cm)
1.0 1.5 2.0 1.0 1.3 1.6 1.9
q Center needle position
w Guide lines
e Numbers
Turning Square Corners
When sewing with fabric edge at 5/8˝ seam guide,
to turn a square corner so that sewing continues
at same distance from edge.
Stop the machine when front edge of fabric
reaches the cornering guide lines.
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric
counterclockwise 90°.
Lower the presser foot, and begin stitching in the
new direction.
Line up the fabric edge facing you with the
cornering guide shown.
q Cornering guide
Zigzag Stitch
q Pattern selector:
w Presser foot:
e Thread tension dial: 2 to 5
r Stitch length:
Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for
overcasting, sewing on buttons, etc.
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Zigzag foot A
0.5-4