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Adjusting the Thread Tension
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Changing the tension of the upper thread
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Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
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Adjusting the stitch width
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Adjusting the stitch length
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Useful Functions
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Changing the needle stop position
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Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches
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Useful Sewing Tips
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Trial sewing
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Changing the sewing direction
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Sewing curves
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Sewing thick fabrics
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Sewing thin fabrics
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Sewing stretch fabrics
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Sewing an even seam allowance
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UTILITY STITCHES
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Selecting Stitching
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Selecting stitch types and patterns
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Selecting stitching
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Overcasting Stitches
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Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”
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Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”
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Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
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Basic Stitching
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Basic stitching
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Blind Hem Stitching
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Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
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Buttonhole sewing
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Button sewing
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84
Zipper Insertion
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86
Inserting a centered zipper
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Inserting a side zipper
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Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
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91
Stretch stitching
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91
Elastic attaching
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91
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
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93
Appliqué stitching
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94
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching
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95
Piecing
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95
Quilting
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96
Free-motion quilting
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Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
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98
Reinforcement Stitching
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100
Triple stretch stitching
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Bar tack stitching
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Eyelet Stitching
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102
Decorative Stitching
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Fagoting
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Scallop stitching
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Smocking
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105
Shell tuck stitching
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Joining
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107
Heirloom stitching
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107
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
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110
Sewing beautiful patterns
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110
Sewing patterns
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110