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Changing the Needle Position Left, or Middle Needle Position Stitches, Using the Straight Stitch

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■ Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only) When you select left or middle needle position stitches, you can use and in the stitch width display to change the position of the needle. Match the distance from the right edge of the presser foot to the needle with the stitch width, then align the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric during sewing for an attractive finish. SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate during sewing. The straight stitch foot is perfect to reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics. The small opening on the foot provides support for the fabric as the needle travels through the fabric. CAUTION Always use the straight stitch foot in combination with the straight stitch needle plate. a 3 a Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" raise the presser foot and turn button to the main power to OFF. Utility Stitches a Stitch width Example: Left/Middle needle position stitches b Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either are attached. c Grasp both sides of the needle and then slide it toward you. plate cover, J J J J a 12.0 mm (approx. 1/2 inch) 8.5 mm (approx. 11/32 inch) 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) 5.0 mm (approx. 3/ 16 inch) Memo For a standard 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) seam allowance, set the width to 0 mm on the screen. While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 16mm (approx. 5/8 inch) mark on the needle plate. J a Needle plate cover d Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. a a Bobbin case e Use the screwdriver included with the machine to unscrew and remove the regular needle plate. a a 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) 55

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SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
55
3
■
Changing the Needle Position (Left
or Middle Needle Position Stitches
Only)
When you select left or middle needle position
stitches, you can use
and
in the stitch
width display to change the position of the needle.
Match the distance from the right edge of the presser
foot to the needle with the stitch width, then align
the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the
fabric during sewing for an attractive finish.
a
Stitch width
Example:
Left/Middle needle position stitches
■
Using the Straight Stitch Needle
Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch
foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle
needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch
needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing
thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend
to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate
during sewing. The straight stitch foot is perfect to
reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics. The small
opening on the foot provides support for the fabric
as the needle travels through the fabric.
a
Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to
raise the presser foot and turn the main
power to OFF.
b
Remove the flat bed attachment or the
embroidery unit if either are attached.
c
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you.
a
Needle plate cover
d
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
a
Bobbin case
e
Use the screwdriver included with the
machine to unscrew and remove the regular
needle plate.
12.0 mm
(approx.
1/2 inch)
8.5 mm
(approx.
11/32
inch)
6.5 mm
(approx.
1/4 inch)
5.0 mm
(approx. 3/
16 inch)
Memo
For a standard 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) seam
allowance, set the width to 0 mm on the
screen. While sewing, align the edge of the
fabric with the 16mm (approx. 5/8 inch) mark
on the needle plate.
a
16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch)
a
J
J
J
J
J
a
CAUTION
Always use the straight stitch foot in combination
with the straight stitch needle plate.
a
a