q
w
Seam Guide Lines
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the
distance between the center needle position and
the guideline.
The numbers in front are milimeters.
The numbers in back are fractions of an inch.
w
q
e
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.
Line up the fabric edge facing you with the
q
cornering guide shown.
q Cornering guide
Zigzag Stitching
e
q Pattern selector:
w Presser foot:
e Thread tension:
r
r Stitch length:
Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for
overcasting, sewing on buttons, etc.
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Number
15
Distance (cm)
1.5
20
4/8
5/8
6/8
2.0
1.3
1.6
1.9
C
Zigzag foot
2–5
0.5–4