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CONTENTS
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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The main parts
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Needle and presser foot section
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Operation buttons
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Operation panel
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Flat bed attachment
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ACCESSORIES
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Optional accessories
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USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
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Power supply precautions
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Power supply
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Foot controller
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Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button)
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Changing the needle stop position
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THREADING THE MACHINE
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Winding the bobbin
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Lower threading
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Upper threading
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Drawing up the lower thread
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REPLACING THE NEEDLE
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Needle precautions
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Needle types and their uses
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Checking the needle
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Replacing the needle
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Sewing with a twin needle
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REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT
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Replacing the presser foot
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Removing the presser foot holder
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2. SEWING BASICS
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SEWING
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General sewing procedure
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Selecting stitching
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Starting to sew
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Thread tension
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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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Using a free-arm style
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