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q
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r
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Seam Guide Line
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance
between the center needle position and the line r.
The numbers in front are centimeters.
The numbers in back are fractions of an inch.
Number
Centimeters (cm)
q Guide lines
w Cornering guide
e Needle plate
r Center needle position
t Distance between the center needle position and line
Turn a Square Corner
q
Cornering guide
To turn a square corner 5/8" (1.6 cm) from the fabric
edge.
1. Stop stitching and lower the needle by turning
the handwheel counterclockwise.
2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line
the edge with the 5/8" (1.6 cm) seam guide.
3. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the
new direction.
Line up the fabric edge facing you with the
cornering guide shown.
Zigzag Stitching
q Pattern selector:
w Presser foot:
w Thread tension:
r Stitch length:
Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting,
sewing on buttons, etc.
28
10
15
20
3/8˝
4/8˝
1.0
1.5
2.0
1.0
1.3
C
Zigzag foot
2–5
0.5–4
5/8˝
6/8˝
1.6
1.9