Singer Fashion Mate 257 User Manual

STRAIGHT STITCHING (continued)
sewing a seam
STARTING A SEAM
1 Set Stitch Length Selector for
desired number of stitches per
inch.
2 With pressure foot up, align, fabric
with appropriate seam guideline
on throat plate (as described on the
following page). Position needle
in fabric about ½ inch from the
back edge.
3 Lower presser foot and raise Stitch
Length Selector to reverse.
4 Backstitch to edge of material for
reinforcement.
5 Lower Stitch Length Selection for
forward stitching and stitch.
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Singer Fashion Mate 257 Specifications

General

Type	Mechanical
Needle Threader	Yes
Max Stitch Length	4 mm
Max Stitch Width	5 mm
Speed	750 stitches per minute
Buttonhole Styles	1
Presser Feet	Buttonhole Foot
Weight	5.5 kg
Dimensions	34.3 x 15.2 x 27.9 cm