Using the
Seam
Guides
The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved
to
help you measure
seam allowance.
The numbers
on
the needle plate indicate
the distance
between
the
center needle position
and the edge of the fabric. The
lines are 118" (0.3 cm) apart, and engraved
at 318",
4/8", 5/8" and 6/8". The lines in millimeters
are 5 mm
apart, and are engraved
at 10 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm.
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Seam guides
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Needle drop position
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Seam allowance
Turning
Square
Corners
To maintain
a 5/8" seam allowance
after
square corner, use the cornering
guide
needle plate.
[i] Stop stitching when the front edge d
[_l Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the
new direction.
Sewing
from
the Edge
of Thick
Fabric
The black button locks the zigzag foot to avoid
slipping when sewing from the extreme
edge or
sewing across
the hem.
[i] Lower the needle into the fabric at the point to start
sewing.
[2] Lower the foot while pushing
the black button in.
The foot is locked in the horizontal
position.
[3] The foot will be unlocked
automatically
after
sewing several stitches.
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Black button
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