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5. Set the stitch length adjustment dial. - Tapes: between "3" and "4" - Elastics: "4" 6. Adjust the presser adjusting dial 2 - at "0" when sewing with tapes. - at desirable number for contraction when sewing with elastics. NOTE: Contraction will be increased with larger number. 7. Make test-sewing and adjust thread tensions. Example of proper sewing seam: &! $! %! '! Surface Tape Surface Elastic NOTE: Thread tensions are similar to normal overedging when sewing with tapes. It is recommendable to have stronger tensions for the lower looper and the upper looper for beautiful finish. It is advisable to make trial sewing on each material/thread due to different contraction. Pearl sequence foot Features By using the pearl sequence foot, you can bead on fabric. It is useful for decorated edge of curtains, table clothes, dresses, etc. From 3 mm to 5 mm (1/8 to 13/64 inch) sequins and pearls can be sewn with this foot. Preparation 1. Lock the upper knife (see "CHAPTER 1 Locking/Unlocking the upper knife"). 2. Attach the pearl sequence foot (see "CHAPTER 1 Removing/Attaching the presser foot"). 3. Set up the machine for 3-thread overlock stitch with one needle in the left position. The right needle should be removed. How to adjust the machine 1. Adjust the stitch length according to the length as or . For example, 4 mm stitch length means 4 mm for or . $! %! $!RU%! 2. Adjust stitch width 3 to 5 mm. 3. Adjust thread tensions as follows: Left needle thread: slightly decrease Upper looper thread: slightly decrease Lower looper thread: slightly increase How to set fabric and pearl 1 ~ 1.5 mm 1. Fold the fabric according to the line for pearl fitting. 2. Place the fabric at needle dropping point keeping the folded edge with guide 1. 3. Use the screw 2 and adjust the clearance between folded edge needle so that it becomes 1 mm to 1.5 mm (3/64 to 1/16 inch). 4. Place the pearl through the guide just front of guide tunnel 3. Test-sewing 1. Sew turning handwheel by hand until the pearl comes through the tunnel. 2. Sew at slow speed while guiding the strand of pearls and fabric by hand. 3. Tie both ends of thread at the beginning and the end. NOTE: Thread tension is easy to loosen especially for small size pearls. Lower movable stitch finger for better stitching. 33 English