Chapter
2
Sewing Basics
SEWING
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Sewing a Stitch
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Using the Foot Controller
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Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
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Sewing Curves
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Changing Sewing Direction
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Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less
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Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics
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If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot
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If the Fabric does not Feed
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Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener
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Sewing Lightweight Fabrics
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Sewing Stretch Fabrics
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STITCH SETTINGS
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Setting the Stitch Width
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Setting the Stitch Length
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Setting the Thread Tension
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Proper Thread Tension
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Upper Thread is Too Tight
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Upper Thread is Too Loose
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS
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Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
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Automatic Thread Cutting
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Using the Knee Lifter
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Pivoting
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Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)
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Needle Position – Stitch Placement
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Locking the Screen
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Checking the Needle Location in the Screen
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