1
3
4
Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate
The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure
seam width.
2
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 towards you.
5
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.
2
Variable Needle Position
When the straight stitch (pattern A) is selected, you can move
the needle between center and left needle position by turning
the stitch width dial.
15
* The numbers indicate the distance between the center
needle position and the guide line.
Numbers on the needle plate
10
Distance in centimeters
1.0
1
Guide lines
2
Cornering guide
3
Needle plate
4
Needle plate hole
5
Seam width from the center needle position
Cornering guide
2
15
20
3/8"
4/8"
5/8"
6/8"
1.5
2.0
1.0
1.3
1.6
1.9