SECTION
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STITCHgNG
Straight Stretch
Stitch
Machine
setting
(_ Stitch pattern:
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Presser foot:
A: Zigzag foot
(_ Thread tension dial:
2-6
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Stitch width:
0 or 5
(_) Stitch length:
$1
This strong, durable stitch is recommended
where both
elasticity and strength are needed to insure comfort and
durability
Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole
seams, as well as to eliminate puckering on knits and
stretch fabrics
Also use when constructing
items
requiring extra strength such as backpacks
Sewing on Buttons
Machine
setting
(_ Stitch pattern:
(_) Presser foot:
F: Satin stitch foot
(_) Feed dogs:
Dropped
O
Thread tension dial:
3-7
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Stitch width:
Adjust as necessary
(_) Stitch length:
Any
.._ Turn the handwheel toward you to test the
needle swing making sure the needle drops in
each hole., Adjust the stitch width if necessary.
Lower the presser foot to hold the button in
place.
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A pin can be placed on top of the foot to from a
shank. Turn the handwheel toward you to check
the needle enters both left and right holes of
button
Press the foot control to sew I0 stitches and cut
the threads leaving 20 cm (8_)tail.
After sewing on button, pull the beginning of the
bobbin thread to pick up the needle thread on
the wrong side of the fabric and tie them
together, then trim the excess threads°
Pul! the end of needle thread to pick bobbin
thread up between the button and fabric,
Wind the threads in opposite directions around
the thread shank a few times and tie them
together.
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When button sewing is finished, raise the feed
dog.
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