Stitch Selector
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(_) Stitch selector
The stitch selector not only determines the stitch you select,
but also regulates the stitch width of zigzag stitch_
NOTE :To avoid needle or fabric damage, make sure the
needle is up and out of the fabric while selecting a
stitch..
Stitch patterns are color-coded to recommended setting zone
at the stitch length control+
ZONES:
Red:
Straight, zigzag and utility stitches
Green: Geometric decorative stitches
Blue:
Built-in buttonhole
Gold:
Stretch stitches
Stitch Length Control
Setting mark
(_) Stitch length control
The higher the number of stitch length control, the longer the
stitch+" 0" means "no feed". The stitch length control also
has a stretch stitch setting+ To select a stretch stitch, set the
control at" _' STRETCH".
NOTE: When you select a stitch (Red or Green) or
buttonhole (Blue), make sure that the stitch
length control is NOT set at" V
STRETCH"+
Study the red, green, gold and blue zones on the
stitch length control.. These are recommended
zones
of stitch length and are color-coded to the stitches..
Adjusting
Stretch
Stitch Balance
In stretch stitch sewing, the stitch length control should be in
the detent position between "S" and "L" ( 'IV position) for
most materials
Depending upon the type of fabric used, you
may need to adjust this control to match forward stitches of
stretch sewing with reverse motion stitches.. To shorten
stretch stitches, turn the control slightly toward "S"
To lengthen, turn toward" L"
Reverse Stitch Control
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Sewing will be made in reverse while the reverse stitch
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