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SEWING BASICS
The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter.
Sewing
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General sewing procedure
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Selecting stitching
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Positioning the fabric
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Starting to sew
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Securing the stitching
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Cutting the thread
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Setting the Stitch
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Adjusting the stitch width
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Adjusting the stitch length
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Adjusting the thread tension
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Useful Functions
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Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches
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Automatically cutting the thread
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Mirroring 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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Adjusting the presser foot pressure
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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 leathers or vinyl fabrics
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Sewing an even seam allowance
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Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot
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Sewing hook-and-loop fastener
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