q
e
r
Using the seam guides on the needle plate
The seam guides on the needle plate help you measure
seam width.
* The numbers indicate the distance between the
center needle position and the guide line.
Numbers on the needle plate
Distance in centimeters
q
Guide lines
w
Cornering guide
w
e
Needle plate
r
Needle plate hole
t
Seam width from the center needle position
Turning square corners
To turn a square corner 1.6 cm (5/8˝) 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 toward you.
t
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line the
edge with the 1.6 cm (5/8˝) seam guide.
Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new
direction.
w
Cornering guide
w
36
10
15
20
3/8˝
4/8˝
5/8˝
1.0
1.5
2.0
1.0
1.3
1.6
6/8˝
1.9