Janome Jem Gold Instruction Manual
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Turn a Square Corner
q Cornering guide
When sewing with fabric edge at 5/8˝ seam guide, to
turn a square so that sewing continues at same distance
from edge.
1. Stop stitching when front edge of fabric reaches the
cornering guide lines.
2. Lower the needle by turning the hand wheel
counterclockwise.
3. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric
counterclockwise 90°.
4. Lower the presser foot, and begin stitching in the new
direction.
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics
q Fabric
w Black button
The black button w on foot A will lock the foot in a
horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the
presser foot.
This ensures even feeding at the beginning of seams
and helps when sewing many layers of fabric such as
sewing over welt seams when hemming jeans.
When you reach the point of an increased thickness,
lower the needle and raise the presser foot. Press down
on the toe of the foot and push in the black button w to
lock in the horizontal position, then lower the foot and
continue.
Basic Zigzag
Machine setting
q Stitch selector:
w Needle thread tension:
e Presser foot :
The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and
versatile stitches. It can be a utility stitch for button
sewing,
buttonhole making, hemming, overcasting, mending and
darning.
It can also be used to decorate with trims, appliques
and cut work or as a decorative stitch.
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Janome Sewing Machine
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Zigzag foot: A
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