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.
Seam Guide Lines
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the
distance between the center needle position
q and the guideline w.
The numbers in back are fractions of an inch.
The lines are 1/8˝ (0.3 cm) apart, and are
engraved at 3/8˝, 4/8˝, 5/8˝ and 6/8˝.
w
q
The numbers in front are millimeters.
The lines are 5 mm apart, and are engraved
e
at 10 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm.
q Center needle position
w Guide lines
e Numbers
Turning a Square Corner
To turn a square corner 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) from
the fabric edge.
Stop stitching and lower the needle by
turning the handwheel counterclockwise.
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to
line the edge with the 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) seam
guide.
Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in
the new direction.
q
q Cornering guide
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