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3 BUILT-IN STITCHES
Straight stitching
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams.
a
Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
b
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching.
c
Start sewing.
• For details, refer to “Starting sewing”
(Page 23).
d
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
• For details, refer to “Starting sewing”
(Page 23).
Zigzag stitching
You can use the zigzag stitches to join together seams
and finish them in one operation. They are also useful
for sewing stretch materials.
■ Simple zigzag stitch
Set the stitch length between F and 4 for a simple
zigzag stitch.
a
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching.
Needle
Available stitch width ( )
Available
stitch
length
Single
Straight stitches
F-4
Twin
Straight stitch
(middle or right needle position)
Needle
Available stitch width ( )
Available
stitch
length
Single
0.5-5
F-4
(For the
Satin
Stitch, set
at F.)
Twin
3 or less
5
0.5