StraightSeam Sewing
•
Up/Down Needle Position Key :[_
Pressing this key toggles back and forth between the
needle up [[_) and needle down (_]
display
(7) A: Zigzag foot
@ H: Straight stitch foot
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Needle
Up
If you want the needle to stop in the up position
after sewing a seam, press this key until the needle
up display appears: [_
Needle
Down
If you would like the needle to stop in the down
position
after sewing a seam, press this key until the
needle down display
appears:
[]
• Starting
to Sew
Raise the presser foot and position
the fabric next to
a seam guide line on the needle plate (see page 32).
Lower the needle to the point
where you want to
start.
Lower the presser foot and pull the threads
toward
the back.
Depress
the foot control.
Gently guide
the fabric along the seam guide line letting
the fabric
feed naturally.
Note:
When using a straight stitch foot, make sure to use
center needle position.
Otherwise
the needle may break.
• Changing
Sewing
Direction
Stop the machine
and bring the needle down into
the fabric by pressing
the up/down
needle button.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing
direction
as desired.
Lower the presser foot.
(!) Up/down needle button
(_) Presser foot lifter
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