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STRAIGHT STITCHING
Straight stitch is most frequently used for all types of sewing.
Let’s begin by following the steps below.
1. SETTINGS
Presser foot - General Purpose Foot
Thread tension control - S
A. Thread tension control
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C. Needle up/down position selector button
D. Reverse stitch button
E. Start/stop button
F. Feed dog control (at rear side)
G. Presser foot lifter
H. Stitch length control
I. Stitch width control
J. Power/light switch
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the machine, leaving about 6” (15 cm) clear.
3. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the
presser foot lifter.
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the needle enters the fabric.
5. Start the machine. Guide the fabric gently with your hands.
When reaching the edge of the fabric, stop the sewing
machine.
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until the needle is in its highest position, then raise the
presser foot. Draw the fabric to the rear and cut off excess
thread with the thread cutter located on the bottom of the
face cover, as shown.
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lines on the needle plate. The numbers indicate distance from
the needle at its center position.
The guide line on the bobbin cover plate is a ¼” (6mm) seam
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seams.
3/4" (19
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5/8" (16
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1/2" (13
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3/8" ( 9
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1/4" ( 6
mm
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NOTE: Based upon the weight of the fabric, slight
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NOTE: Since a straight stitch has no width, the
stitch width control is used to change the needle
position.
NOTE: The Needle Plate has both Metric and Inch
Markings as an aid for guiding your fabric when
sewing a seam.
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