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guide line on the needle plate.(2)
Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on
the foot controller to start sewing. (3)
(16) Reverse Sewing
To secure the beginning and the end of a seam,
press down the reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a
few reverse stitches.
Release the lever and the machine will sew
forward again.(1)
(16) Removing the Work
Turn
the
handwheel
(counterclockwise) to bring the thread take-up
lever to its highest position, raise the presser
foot and remove work behind the needle and
presser foot.(2)
(16) Cutting the Thread
Pull the threads under and behind the presser
foot. Guide the threads to the side of the face
plate and into thread cutter (B). Pull threads
down to cut.(3)
(17) Choosing Stretch Stitch Patterns
The Stretch Stitch Patterns are indicated with
a blue color on the Pattern Selector Dial.To
select these stitches, turn the Pattern Selector
Dial to the desired pattern. Then, turn the
Stitch Length Dial to the indicator marked "S1".
Though there are several stretch patterns, here
are two examples:
Straight Stretch Stitch(1)
Set the Pattern Selector Dial to "
Used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and
hardwearing seams.
The machine sews two stitches forward and
one stitch backwards.
Ric Rac(2)
Set the Pattern Selector Dial to " "
Adjust the Stitch Width Dial to between "3" and
"6"
Ric Rac Stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like
denim,corduroy, poplin,duck,etc.
(18) Blind Hem
For hems on curtains, trousers, skirts,etc.
Set the Stitch Length Dial with the range
shown on the diagram at the right. Blind hems,
however,are normally sewn with a longer stitch
length setting. Set the Stitch Width Dial at
a setting appropriate for the weight/type of
fabric being sewn,within the range shown in
the diagram on the right of the page. Generally,
a narrower stitch is used for lighter weight
toward
you
fabrics,and a wider stitch is used for heavier
weight fabrics.Sew a test first to make sure the
machine settings are appropriate for the fabric.
Blind Hem:
Turn up the hem to the desired width and press.
Fold back (as shown in Fig. 1) against the right
side of the fabric with the top edge of the hem
extending about 7 mm (1/4") to the right side of
the folded fabric.
Start to sew slowly on the fold, making sure the
needle touches slightly the folded top to catch
one or two fabric threads.(2)
Unfold the fabric when hemming is completed
and press.
Note:
To make blind hem sewing even easier, use a
blind hem foot.
"
(19) Sew 1-step Buttonholes
Buttonhole sewing is a simple process that
provides reliable results. However, it is strongly
suggested to always make a practice buttonhole
on a sample of your fabric and stabilizer.
Making a Buttonhole
1.
2. Attach the buttonhole foot and set the
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Blind hem for stretch fabrics.
Blind hem for firm fabrics.
Using tailor's chalk, mark the position of the
buttonhole on the fabric.
Pattern Selector Dial to"
dial to "
". Set the stitch width at "6". The
width however may need to be adjusted
according to the project. Sew a test first to
determine this.
en
".Set stitch length
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