Using Seam Guides; Turning Square Corner - Alfa Compakt 500E Manuel D'instructions

w
q
1.6cm
e
q
q
32
Using the seam guides
The seam guides on the needle plate help you to
measure seam allowances.
NOTE:
The number indicates the distance from the center
needle position.
q Guide lines
w Center needle position
Number
15
Distance
1.5
(cm)
Distance
(inch)

Turning square corner

To turn a square corner 5/8" (1.6 cm) from the fabric edge:
When the fabric edge facing you lines up with the
cornering guide as illustrated, stop stitching and
lower the needle by turning the handwheel towards you.
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line
the edge with the 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) seam guide.
Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new
direction.
e Cornering guides
Sewing from the edge of thick fabric
The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the
horizontal position.
This is helpful when starting sewing from the extreme
edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem.
Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you
wish to start sewing.
Lower the foot while pushing in the black button.
The foot will be locked in the horizontal position to avoid
slipping.
q Black button
The foot will be unlocked after sewing a few stitches.
20 4/8 5/8 6/8
1.9
1.3 1.6
2.0
1/2 5/8 3/4