Chapter 2
Sewing Basics
SEWING ..............................................................................................40
Sewing a Stitch........................................................................................................40
■ Using the Foot Controller................................................................................................41
■ Using the Knee Lifter.......................................................................................................42
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................42
Sewing Curves.........................................................................................................42
Changing Sewing Direction.....................................................................................42
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less ...................................................................42
Sewing Heavyweight Fabric ....................................................................................43
■ If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot...........................................................43
■ If the Fabric Does Not Feed ............................................................................................43
Sewing Lightweight Fabric ......................................................................................43
ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS ..........................................................44
Adjusting the Stitch Width ......................................................................................44
Adjusting the Stitch Length .....................................................................................44
Adjusting the Thread Tension..................................................................................45
■ Correct Thread Tension...................................................................................................45
■ Upper Thread Is Too Tight ..............................................................................................45
■ Upper Thread Is Too Loose .............................................................................................45
USEFUL FUNCTIONS..........................................................................46
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................46
Automatic Thread Cutting.......................................................................................46
Locking the Screen ..................................................................................................47